Documenting You

Hello and happy Friday!    How many of you scrapbook about yourself? I know I am guilty of not documenting about myself enough.  So, I created a layout telling random facts about myself.  I used My Mind's Eye's new collection Cut and Paste.

 

 

 

 

I used my typewriter for my journaling then added small embellishments such as paint splatter, enamel dots, brads, and wooden veneer shapes.

 

 

I used one of the coordinating Cut and Paste cardstock stickers to place my title.  I wanted to use a variety of letters, as well.

 

 

 

So, this weekend I challenge you to create a layout all about yourself!

Thanks for stopping by!

-Jennifer

www.livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com

 

Products used: patterned paper, cardstock sticker, arrow stamp, enamel dots, brads: My Mind's Eye, wood veneers, random stamp: Studio Calico; chipboard letters, journaling pen: American Crafts; letter stickers: Basic Grey; flair: {a flair for buttons}; misting ink:  October Afternoon, Tattered Angels; ink: Ranger



 

 

 

 

On Trend- Wood "Veneer"

Wood grain has been hot lately in everything!  We see it in patterned paper, washi tape, stamps, embossing folders, stencils and more. It shouldn't come as a surprise then that actual wood pieces are a popular embellishment for layouts, cards and altered items. Treat these embellishments much like you would chipboard. Leave them "au naturel", stain, ink, varnish, spray or even cover them with stickers or patterned paper. The option of seeing the wood grain is really the best part though.
 If you're craving the look of wood on your project, but don't want to break the bank, try popsicle sticks or wood shapes sold in craft packs at your local hobby store.  I bet you could also cut custom shapes into lightweight balsa with steel rule dies.

If you're in need of ideas on how to use wood veneer, just check out these projects from our talented designers:

Practical Scrapper Danielle de Konink 

used the wood veneer hexagons by Studio Calico. The small ones in the borders are misted. The hexagons randomly placed over the layout are covered with the matching accent stickers.

 

Practical Scrapper Nicole Laha stamped onto a wood veneer banner as a creative way to bring emphasis to the card sentiment.

 

  Practical Scrapper Marcia Dehn-Nix

used wooden game pieces in her flower clusters and inked the edges of her wood veneer "play" to make it pop.

 

Practical Scrapper Malika Kelly

perched her wooden birds on a  twine "wire"and added wooden feathers to complete the theme.

Practical Scrapper Mary Pat Siehl 

altered transportation shapes from Studio Calico.  She misted them to give them color and placed as embellishments in the hexagon shapes.

Practical Scrapper Wendi Robinson 
 used wood veneer birds and wood wording as part of her title work

 

 Practical Scrapper Erin Morehouse

stained some mustache shapes by Studio Calico with Distress Stain, and used Helmar Premium Craft Glue to keep them firmly in place.

Stamping Intervention

My name is Erin, and I have tons of unused stamps. We all have them, and most of us wish we used them more often. I'm not sure why there is such a reluctance by many to use stamps on scrapbook pages and cards. Maybe we forget we have them, are afraid of making a mistake, are uneasy with the permanence of ink, or just unsure of how to incorporate them. With ideas like these, there is no need to be afraid of your stamps any longer! I challenge you to pull some out this week and use them.

Practical Scrapper Cathy

Practical Scrapper Erin used Tim Holtz Distress Markers and a water pen to colour these stamps by KaiserCraft.

Practical Scrapper Mary Pat

Practical Scrapper Ann Jobes used this sweet stamp set from Your Next Stamp, a style typically used for a card, to create this birthday page. 

Practical Scrapper Jayma used flower stamps to create her own patterned paper.

Practical Scrapper Caz used a Studio Calico stamp set to create the background

Practical Scrapper Leila

Amy stamped on pattern paper.

Fresh Face Aimee Kidd 

Practical Scrapper Donna stamped on patterned paper

Practical Scrappers wants to help! Tell us your favorite way to use stamps on your projects, or what keeps you from using yours.

**Designer projects are not always linked in our posts, but you can always find their blogs in our sidebar or in the staff tab**

Studio Calico Kit Club Feature

Studio Calico continues to be one of the leaders in the scrapbooking kit industry and this month we are featuring their kits!    They sent me a kit to play with and showcase for you today.  I always enjoy their mixture of one of a kind papers combined with those from other manufacturers.  This kit was amazing for combining both muted and bright colors, evidenced in my creations below!  At Studio Calico they "hope to encourage the creative process by providing the best supplies on the market as well as a community that is supportive every step of the way."  Their blog, galleries, and message boards are all phenomenal sources of inspiration and not to be missed!   Outside of their monthly kits they also have add-on kits available and a store full of other supplies.  Check out what I've created and read on to find out how you can win a kit of your own from Studio Calico!

Interested in winning a kit of your own?  Here's what you need to do:

-Make sure you are a follower here and then leave us a comment telling us your favorite item from their November kit.  You can find a picture of that kit here.

And for a bonus entry

-Head to the Studio Calico facebook page, like them, and let them know we sent ya!

Deadline for entry is November 15th.

-Christine

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