Hi everyone

It's my turn to blog. I had a topic all picked out and everything but life is so crazy I haven't had a chance to work on it. I will save it for next month. I started school again and we are in the middle of packing for moving in less than 2 weeks just a local move but still it is a ton of work. So since I was packing up scrap supplies I thought it would be fun to have a little give away. In keeping with a scrap theme post a Spring topic you have scrapped about or hope to scrap about soon. I will randomly pick 2 people to send a small goodie box out to. You have untill the end of the month to post. I will come back on May 1 and add the winners.
Take care
Shannon

Hi everyone
Sorry it took so long for me to post this here are the winners!
Thanks everyone for playing.
Jenn and Monica
email me your address and I will get something out to you :)
shanbrouwer@gmail.com

Jenn said...
I need to scrap Easter and I just did my mom's trip to Hawaii! :) good luck on your packing

April 14, 2009 2:59 PM
Monica said...
I hope to scrap and make a mini book the latest softball pictures of my little one! thanks for the chance to win!

April 15, 2009 10:31 AM

Using Book Pages on Your Projects

Last month I had this obsession but for today, my obsession is a bit different but just as exciting! :) I am now officially addicted to book pages. I have been using them quite a bit lately. They are so versatile and neutral...can be inked or painted...crinkled or flat and used on just about any craft project. Basically...your options are endless. :)

Layouts:





Cards:



Art Journal Cards:



Best yet...it is a super cheat embellishment that will last you a lifetime. I purchased an old, used book with 500 pages from my local library for just $1.00. Can't get much better that that! :)

Coloring a Stamped image with Goo Gone

The technique I am gonna share with you today is very easy. Lately I have been all about using things I have on hand and this technique was great.

You will need:

~Goo Gone

~your favorite stamp

~ink

~wax based colored pencils (in your choice of colors)

~blending stump

~white cardstock

~sandpaper

1. Stamp your image on white cardstock using the ink you chose.

2. Outline the corner of your stamped image with your colored pencil. Make sure you use pressure and get a good amount of color. Always start with the lighter colors first.

The bigger the stamp the more of the stamp you will need to outline. With this stamp I ended up outlining all the way around the edge.

3. Soak the tip of your blending stump in the Goo Gone and begin using circular motions to blend the color into the colorless area of your image. You will need to redip your blending stump into the Goo Gone when you feel it dragging.

When you are finished blending the colored pencils add your own flare to the image. Here I used some dew drops and then added my stamped images to a piece of cardstock.

A couple tips:

~Use the sandpaper to sharpen the tip of your blending stump.

~Try using a different blending stump for each colored pencil.

When you are finished feel free to share a link to your creation in the comments section.

Smiles,

Angela

Mixing patterned papers - a bonus layout

April's kit (along with the extra patterned paper and cardstock) provides endless opportunitites for colorful spring layouts! This design uses elements from all 4 lines included in the kit. I encourage you to combine your page kits and make your kits last even longer. ~ Brenda