Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Photo Collages with Jenny!!

If you're like me, you probably have a TON of photos to scrap! Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming, but my motto is, "Every picture scrapped is a memory preserved," so just take it one page at a time. ;)

One way I have found to really help me get a lot of pictures scrapped is to use photo collages. You've probably seen several pages from me in the Idea Gallery using photo collages. They are so quick and easy, and I like how it gives the page a nice, clean look without being too overcrowded with pictures all over the place.

There are SEVERAL places out there to create and print photo collages, but one of my favorite sites to use for my collages is Big Huge Labs. No downloading of any program required...just simply go to Big Huge Labs, register/sign in, and click on "Mosaiac Maker."

There, you will be able to upload the pictures you want to use and the type of collage you want to make. Easy peasy! You are able to save these collages to your own computer and print from home, which I love since I don't have any of the big-name photo processors around me.

I always leave a few of the photo spots blank on my collages and use these "empty" spots for journaling, patterned papers, embellishments, or a title. Here are some of the pages I have created using the Mosaic Maker from Big Huge Labs:







As you can see, these collages have helped me get a LOT of photos onto pages! They are super simple to use. You only have to add a few things after the collage to complete your page. I hope you'll give them a try and see for yourself! :)

Monday, February 6, 2012

February Sketch Challenge and a Winner!!

Hello ladies!!! It's time for our monthly........
Super fun, huh? Well let's get right to it! Here is a look at this month's sketch...

February Sketch by Frances
And here is a bit of inspiration brought to you by our super Design Team...

Winter Tea by Frances

My Favorite
by Tammy

My Cute Little Cowgirl by Brenda

Be Mine by Jenny

Little Sun Beam by Melanie

Call Me by Aphra

Awards Program by Aphra
Wowee!! I just LOVE seeing everyone's interpretations in one place! Now we want to see your take on our February Sketch. You have until Wednesday, February 29th to leave a comment via our Mr. Linky set up at the bottom of this post. Your name will then be entered into our random drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to our TSR Store! Whoot! Whoot! Now get after it!

Ok, almost finished. First, I would like to thank EVERYONE for participating in the January Sketch Challenge...hope you enjoyed it! The winner of our January Sketch Challenge is...


BIG congrats Janet!!

Please email Tammy at admin@scrap-room.com with your real name, email address, and the name of the contest you won. She will, in turn, email your gift certificate to you.
Congrats again, and thanks again everyone for playing along with us this month!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

February Freaky Fast Challenge and a Winner!!

Happy February!! And like always, that means lots and lots of new FUN at The ScrapRoom! We are starting the month off with a new Freaky Fast Challenge. Here is a look at February's Formula...

1. Cardstock or Patterned Paper Background
2. 9-3" X 3" patterned paper

No, I'm not kidding...that is it!!

And here are the steps to completing a layout using February's formula...

1. Collect a few pics.
2. Cut your patterned paper to the dimensions stated above.
3. Push the paper around your cardstock till you achieve the look you want, or simply copy my layout below!
4. Adhere and EMBELLISH! It is that easy!!

Here is a look at my 1st February Freaky Fast Layout...

Boogie Shoes


Ok, this layout came together like butta! It was so super easy, and the possibilities using this formula are endless!! I used the Lily Bee Head Over Heels kit from the Flavors of the Month kit. This layout only took 30 minutes!! I love that you glue all of your patterned paper down, and just simply sprinkle your pics and embellies ALL over your layout...FUN!!

And now it's your turn!! You have until Wednesday, February 29th to submit as many layouts as you can using this month's Freaky Fast Formula!! Submit your layouts below via our Mr. Linky System below...don't be scared...it's EASY! Just follow the directions and your project should show up on our blog. Our design team will then choose our favorite, and that lucky lady will win a $10 gift certificate to our TSR Store!

Almost finished...I would like to thank everyone for entering ALL of your layouts for January's Freaky Fast Challenge. We had a total of 24 enteries!!! WOW!! The winner of January's Freaky Fast Challenge and a $10 gift certificate to our TSR store is...

Recital Memories by Julie E
BIG Congrats Julie E!!! We LOVE your layout, and I think she has to be just the cutest ballerina I have ever seen!! Please email Tammy at admin@scrap-room.com with your real name, email address, and the name of the contest you won. She will in turn, email your gift certificate to you. Congrats again, and thanks again everyone for playing along with us this month!


Now go get busy creating with February's formula!! Good luck and we can't wait to see your layouts!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

February's Kit is Just Lovely!!

It's February and LOVE is in the Air!! Well, it must mean that I am LOVIN' this February kit!! It is full of Jillibean Soup, Lily Bee, We R Memory Keepers, and Pink Paislee...just lovely!! Take a look...






Wowee, right? And by the way, the Design Team's work this month is BEAUTIFUL!!

Happy Shopping!