New Prima 'Build-a-page" Sketch

is here...


The designers at Prima have examples up. Check out their blog to see how they've used the sketch as a starting point for their layouts. And then try it yourself. I am.

November Layout Class

I know some of you scrappers have been asking about a layout for a class. In the beginning of November we will create a layout using My Minds Eye Out and About No. 1 paper line. We will use some die cut pieces, flocked paper and chipboard embellishments. When you can't find just the right letters for your title, I will also show you how to make your own. Here is a picture of a portion of the layout. Look for more of the layout to be in the store soon.

I am Blessed

So, I have been working hard to complete the samples for all of my upcoming classes. Here is a sneak peak at the Acrylic All Mixed Up Book. This class will be at the end of November. It will be a great mini book to show off all your great Fall photos or you could change a collection of your most prized photos to sepia. If you are interested try to gather photos that remind you why you are blessed. Think; family, home, friends, loved ones or things and precious memories. Just waiting for a little more product to come in and of course I have to print of my pictures and then the project will be in the store for you to check out!

Circle Journals

Have you ever signed up for one? Circle journals have become very popular these days, but they're not a new idea. Many artists have participated in round robins. The idea of a circle journal is quite similar. A circle journal is a book passed along through a group, each participant making their own contribution before sending it on.

There are so many fun reasons to join a circle journal. You get to connect with other scrapbookers, be creative and contribute to another’s book, see other's work in your own and end up with a great little coffee table book at the end. I have three completed CJs on my coffee table. They've traveled across Canada and to various US States before coming home to Fort St John. They're a wonderful source of inspiration when I'm looking for something new to try or just trying to boost my mojo. Just think of all the different and unique contributions the different scrapbookers you know can offer.

I'm participating in a CJ at the moment that is slightly different from other's I've worked on. Instead of completing the pages with our own photos and journaling we create an 8x8 page based on the theme posted by the person we are sending to that month and leave blank mattes for the CJ owner to add their own photos. The pages I was working on this month were for a 'Friends' album. This is what I did for her.

I hope Bonnie likes the fun, bright colours I used. And my bird. I freehanded two 'S's on the back of my patterned paper, joining them at the beak and tail. The wing is a paisley shape also freehanded on the back of my pp. I used an eyelet for his eye and black jute for his legs.

And here's a couple sneak peaks of a birthday layout I dropped off at the store yesterday...

Paper Piecing and a sneak peak

Paper Piecing used to be huge in the scrapbooking world. I used to do some sort of paper piecing on every layout I put together. But like other trends, it fell by the wayside and other fads took it's place. I've noticed Paper Piecing is making a comeback in some of the recent magazines I've bought so I checked out Scrapbooks Etc's website. They have a tonne of free patterns for you to download. I clicked on the link to Nature-Scene paper piecings and found this cute little deer.

I cut him out of a sheet of 12 x 12 cork I bought at the store. It has great texture so I didn't add all the little bitty pieces of the pattern; just a couple of spots and some inking around the edges and I called it done. The pattern also comes with little nose and eye pieces as well as a white underbelly.

I like the simple look of my deer.




So go to Scrapbooks Etc. Look through their patterns and find something for your next layout. The Nature-Scene paper piecings include a cute little squirrel, mushrooms, owls, and of course, birds. And there's a wonderful Tree Background pattern that I think I may just try on a layout soon.
There are also Halloween themed piecings; Back to School; Flower; Baby; Winter... Lots to choose from.

And come in to the store next week and see the rest of my layout. I used the new Kelly Panache 'His and Hers' line

SEI has a contest going on.

I get their newsletter and this is what it's all about...

"CONTEST
We would love to see what you do with Poppy. Send us any layouts or project ideas you have done or would like to do with this line to contest@shopsei.com by October 17th. We will pick our top 3 favorites, display them in our gallery, and give them a gift certificate to use at shopsei.com. Plus, our #1 favorite will be displayed for a week at the front of our gallery! Winners will be announced in next month's tidbits on October 24th."

Lynette has the Poppy Line in store. It's gorgeous with silver foil embedded in many of the designs. And they're all two sided so you have a choice of designs when you're working with it. Don't forget to check out the coordinating diecuts, mini coasters and chipboard frames while you're there.

I think I'll enter this layout...

I just love this photo of my kids being kids.

A Week in the Life

Ali Edwards is one of my favourite scrapbookers. I like how she incorporates so many of the day to day details of her families life into her scrapbook pagess. I check out her blog every couple of weeks to see what she's working on.
Next week she is going to be working on a 'Week in the Life' album that will focus on documenting everyday details over the course of seven consecutive days. And she's invited her readers to join her. It sounds like fun to me so I'll be packing my camera around all week documenting. Here's a short glimpse of Ali E's instructions...

"Commit to keeping your camera with you throughout the day. Capture everything. Capture things that may seem silly or dumb. Capture the normal. Capture little things. Capture your environment. Here's a couple questions I ask myself or I keep in mind as I am going about this project: what's my daily routine, where did I go, who did I see, what do I do, what does the inside of my home look like, where do I spend the most time, etc. Capture stuff that you use everyday: your computer, a coffee mug, a favorite pair of shoes, a book, etc. Make sure to take a photo of yourself each day"

If it sounds like a fun project check out Ali Edwards blog for full instructions and play along. I'm going to do it.

Oh My Gosh.....we have so much new freight!!!!

Ok so we've received already 15 boxes of new goodies....and We're working as quickly as we can to get them all out but were expecting 5 more boxes at least tomorrow! WOOHOO.

The new Scrapbook Trends and CARDS magazines came in yesterday and they have some fun projects in them. Can't wait to try them out at our scrapbooking retreat this weekend.

I also sent out the newest newsletter. You can find a link on the right hand menu here :)

Happy Scrapping!

Lynette

Looking for some artistic inspiration?

I enjoy trying new ideas and styles on my scrapbook pages. One place I go to find inspiration is the ScrapJacked blogspot. Twice a month the girls over there choose a scrapbook artist to 'scrapjack'. I played this last week. Here's my layout...


Cutting out my photos isn't something I usually do. My ten yr old daughter occasionally does it, but not me.

I distressed and inked the edges of my patterned paper and the kraft paper I used as a base for my layout. Then I pulled out some old EK Success stickers [I never thought I'd use those tap stickers :)] and used them in place of ribbon on my tags.

The journaling is about my son who at thirteen and in Junior High, has absolutely no concerns about being fashionable. Most of his trendiest clothes are hand-me-downs from an older friend. The same friend told his Mum to tell me to tell my boys that it wasn't cool to be seen in 'Incredible Hulk' t-shirts now that they were highschoolers.

Trina's got new layouts in the gallery

I just updated the flickr gallery and posted Trina's two most recent layouts there! Hope you enjoy.