If you have some chipboard daisy's or flowers lying about in your scrapbook kit, here is a great way to decorate them.
Firstly decide on your color scheme and then paint the edges of the flower with the color craft paint of your choice.
You will need six contrasting patterned papers. Once your paint is dry, use your chipboard flower as a stencil and trace and cut out three flowers on different patterned papers. Chalk the edges of all your cut outs with brown ink.
Using white craft glue, stick one of the flower cut outs to the chipboard flower and allow to dry. Apply glue to the centre of the second flower and glue to the main daisy. Do the same with the third flower cut out, making sure to keep the petals loose.
Cut out two circles of thick cardboard, one the same size as the middle of your flower and the other a tad smaller. Paint the circles in the same color as you painted the edge of the die cut. Glue the large circle in the centre of the chipboard flower and the smaller one on top.
Cut each petal so that the slit reaches the circles in the centre of the die cut. Then use a chop stick to curl the two layers of petals inwards towards the centre of the flower.
Decorate the flower in any way you choose by using things like die cuts, brads, ribbons, buttons, etc. You can even stick a special photograph in the centre of your finished flower.
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15 December, 2011
Storage Solutions and Some Organizational Tips For Your Scrapbooking
It can be challenging to store all the little bits, pieces and nick knacks that we seem to accumulate while enjoying our scrapbooking. Here are some simple concepts for storing all the bits and bobs and to help you to be more organized.
Concept No. 1
Try hanging things like punches, small tools and stamps on small hooks in front of you on the wall. In this way you will be able to see everything you have and find it in an instant.
Concept No. 2
Try hanging a small rod for your ribbons. Leave one end open so that you can just slide your rolls of ribbon onto it. In this way you will always be able to see exactly what ribbon you do have.
Concept No. 3
Small colorful bits of ribbon and other small embellishments can be stored in glass jars. You can use any empty jars like peanut butter bottles, sauce jars, just as long as you can see through them and you will know exactly what is in each jar.
Concept No. 4
Try buying some cubes for your paper that you can mount on the wall and stack. In this way you will be able to see your different papers in an instant without having to haul them all out. You should be able to purchase these cubes at any hardware or craft store.
Concept No. 5
If you have space under your cabinets, install rolling drawers, and you can store even more of your supplies neatly.
Concept No. 6
Try lining a drawer with non slip drawer liner, and you can then keep various bits and bobs neatly and within view as you open the drawer.
Concept No. 7
Use small tins to keep your tiny supplies in order. These could include beads, brads, buttons and various other tiny embellishments. Many craft shops sell see through and stackable tins, which are a great idea as you will be able to see exactly what is in them without having to open them.
Concept No. 8
Use the inside of your cupboard doors as storage by putting up squares of Velcro. You can then use see through plastic pencil cases with trips of Velcro stuck to the back. You simply stick the cases to the Velcro and you will be able to see exactly what you have at a glance.
Concept No. 9
If you have a lot of A4 pages, store them in see through plastic sleeves in a file. You can place like colors together and you will be able to get at the paper of your choice at a glance.
Concept No. 10
Store tools that you use very often like knives, rulers, cutters etc. in an flat basket on your desk. In this way you will have everything you need at your fingertips at all times.
So as you can see there are many practical storage solutions for your scrapbooking hobby that needn’t cost the earth. All it takes is a bit of imagination and know how and you could be super organized in a jiffy.
Concept No. 1
Try hanging things like punches, small tools and stamps on small hooks in front of you on the wall. In this way you will be able to see everything you have and find it in an instant.
Concept No. 2
Try hanging a small rod for your ribbons. Leave one end open so that you can just slide your rolls of ribbon onto it. In this way you will always be able to see exactly what ribbon you do have.
Concept No. 3
Small colorful bits of ribbon and other small embellishments can be stored in glass jars. You can use any empty jars like peanut butter bottles, sauce jars, just as long as you can see through them and you will know exactly what is in each jar.
Concept No. 4
Try buying some cubes for your paper that you can mount on the wall and stack. In this way you will be able to see your different papers in an instant without having to haul them all out. You should be able to purchase these cubes at any hardware or craft store.
Concept No. 5
If you have space under your cabinets, install rolling drawers, and you can store even more of your supplies neatly.
Concept No. 6
Try lining a drawer with non slip drawer liner, and you can then keep various bits and bobs neatly and within view as you open the drawer.
Concept No. 7
Use small tins to keep your tiny supplies in order. These could include beads, brads, buttons and various other tiny embellishments. Many craft shops sell see through and stackable tins, which are a great idea as you will be able to see exactly what is in them without having to open them.
Concept No. 8
Use the inside of your cupboard doors as storage by putting up squares of Velcro. You can then use see through plastic pencil cases with trips of Velcro stuck to the back. You simply stick the cases to the Velcro and you will be able to see exactly what you have at a glance.
Concept No. 9
If you have a lot of A4 pages, store them in see through plastic sleeves in a file. You can place like colors together and you will be able to get at the paper of your choice at a glance.
Concept No. 10
Store tools that you use very often like knives, rulers, cutters etc. in an flat basket on your desk. In this way you will have everything you need at your fingertips at all times.
So as you can see there are many practical storage solutions for your scrapbooking hobby that needn’t cost the earth. All it takes is a bit of imagination and know how and you could be super organized in a jiffy.
10 December, 2011
Card Making Tutorial For You
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For those of you lucky enough to own the Memories Version 3 Software, you can click on the above link to get your free PDF on easy ways to make your cards. Christmas cards will be a breeze.
If you don't yet own the software use this code when you purchase it, and you will get a great discount.
STMMMS10034
Enjoy.
For those of you lucky enough to own the Memories Version 3 Software, you can click on the above link to get your free PDF on easy ways to make your cards. Christmas cards will be a breeze.
If you don't yet own the software use this code when you purchase it, and you will get a great discount.
STMMMS10034
Enjoy.
15 November, 2011
Help on Using Your Memories Software
For those of you lucky enough to own the memories software, here is a video for you to watch that will help you to get the most out of your software.
*Using outside content in your My Memories Suite software* from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo.
Visit: http://www.freewebs.com/lisaj/March%20Into%20MMS%20-%20Day%20ONE.pdf
if you want to view the PDF version.
If you want to purchase My Memories Suite, you can use the Promotional Code below when checking out to claim your discount.
STMMMS10034
Have fun with your digital scrapbooking.
*Using outside content in your My Memories Suite software* from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo.
Visit: http://www.freewebs.com/lisaj/March%20Into%20MMS%20-%20Day%20ONE.pdf
if you want to view the PDF version.
If you want to purchase My Memories Suite, you can use the Promotional Code below when checking out to claim your discount.
STMMMS10034
Have fun with your digital scrapbooking.
01 November, 2011
Gift Ideas for your Scrapbooking
Do you know exactly how you can give someone the ideal present. The perfect present is one that you have actually made yourself. If you love scrapbooking, this is an ideal way to make someone that you love something special.
Gifts you can make by using scrapbooking procedures can easily differ from special cards, present boxes, mini booklets supplied with special pictures, or a framed collage. Not just will you impress that special individual in your life with your skills, however it will normally be a special creation that they will be able to treasure forever. Here are a couple of interesting concepts for you to attempt.
Mini Booklets
Mini booklets or albums can easily be made from scratch or bought from your craft shop made up already, so you will just need to include your pics. Mini albums make remarkable gifts for Papas or Mothers day, a Grandparents birthday, or even a special valentines present.
Present or Gift Boxes
Gift boxes that are decorated by you can be used to keep mementos or jewelery in. You could possibly also fill a decorated present box by having special pictures or poems that mean something to the person that you are giving it to. I once obtained a beautiful gift box that opened out concertina type with photographs and decorations of a special occasion we had gone to. It is something that I will value forever.
Cards
Scrapbooking and card making methods are very comparable and making cards is a fantastic method to make use of all your left over scraps from your scrap booking projects. A homemade card is consistently more recognized than a bought one, and you will certainly save a packet.
Framed Pictures
A beautiful scrapbook page that has actually been framed makes a remarkable present. Grandparents always delight in getting picture's of their grandchildren, so why not do a beautiful page of all the finest image's as well as frame it by having a frame to compliment the dacor in their residence.
Clocks
Another beautiful gift that can be made is a wall clock. All you want to do is purchase the kit from your craft shop, and it usually comes with the mechanism to make the clock work. Place the picture's of your choice backing the face of the clock and embellish as you wish. All you need to do then, is have the clock framed and there you have an unique and effective gift for someone special.
When you make somebody a present, make sure that if it is a clock or framed picture that it will go by having or compliment the décor in their house. It is no use providing somebody a purple clock if their house is all done in mutual colors, or you clock might end up hiding up in a wardrobe in one place or another.
Gifts you can make by using scrapbooking procedures can easily differ from special cards, present boxes, mini booklets supplied with special pictures, or a framed collage. Not just will you impress that special individual in your life with your skills, however it will normally be a special creation that they will be able to treasure forever. Here are a couple of interesting concepts for you to attempt.
Mini Booklets
Mini booklets or albums can easily be made from scratch or bought from your craft shop made up already, so you will just need to include your pics. Mini albums make remarkable gifts for Papas or Mothers day, a Grandparents birthday, or even a special valentines present.
Present or Gift Boxes
Gift boxes that are decorated by you can be used to keep mementos or jewelery in. You could possibly also fill a decorated present box by having special pictures or poems that mean something to the person that you are giving it to. I once obtained a beautiful gift box that opened out concertina type with photographs and decorations of a special occasion we had gone to. It is something that I will value forever.
Cards
Scrapbooking and card making methods are very comparable and making cards is a fantastic method to make use of all your left over scraps from your scrap booking projects. A homemade card is consistently more recognized than a bought one, and you will certainly save a packet.
Framed Pictures
A beautiful scrapbook page that has actually been framed makes a remarkable present. Grandparents always delight in getting picture's of their grandchildren, so why not do a beautiful page of all the finest image's as well as frame it by having a frame to compliment the dacor in their residence.
Clocks
Another beautiful gift that can be made is a wall clock. All you want to do is purchase the kit from your craft shop, and it usually comes with the mechanism to make the clock work. Place the picture's of your choice backing the face of the clock and embellish as you wish. All you need to do then, is have the clock framed and there you have an unique and effective gift for someone special.
When you make somebody a present, make sure that if it is a clock or framed picture that it will go by having or compliment the décor in their house. It is no use providing somebody a purple clock if their house is all done in mutual colors, or you clock might end up hiding up in a wardrobe in one place or another.
25 October, 2011
Some Great Scrapbooking Freebies for You
For those of you lucky enough to own a copy of the My Memories Scrapbooking Suite, here are some free templates for you.
Go to http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_1
Enjoy and watch for future freebies that will be posted for your enjoyment.
If you would like a copy of this amazing software, use the code on the post under this one to get a $10 discount.
Go to http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_1
Enjoy and watch for future freebies that will be posted for your enjoyment.
If you would like a copy of this amazing software, use the code on the post under this one to get a $10 discount.
26 August, 2011
How To Use My Memories Suite
If you have purchased a copy of My Memories Suite, here is a great tutorial to help you get going and teach you how to use My Memories Suite.
Welcome to the Family! from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo.
If you want to purchase My Memories Suite, you can use this Promotional Code when checking out to claim your discount.
STMMMS10034
Welcome to the Family! from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo.
If you want to purchase My Memories Suite, you can use this Promotional Code when checking out to claim your discount.
STMMMS10034
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