Sweet Sunshine
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Today we have the alphabet--sure to brighten your day. The link is good until next Wednesday when it is time for the elements.
I hope you enjoy a little bit of sunshine from my world to yours!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday Sunshine!
Hi all! Are you ready for the next piece of the Sweet Sunshine digi kit? I am looking out my window watching sleet fall on top of snow and wishing I could see a pretty sunflower peeking back into my window at me. I know I should embrace the frozen day, but when it is so gray outside I crave color. I am happy to share my little bit of sunshine.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Wednesday Freebie!
Happy New Year all! Did you start 2011 off with a bang? Or at least a photo opportunity? I hope it is a banner year for you!
I am a one month winter girl. I love a nice snowy December filled with carols, hot cocoa, and big white flakes. And then when the new year hits, I am ready for new flowers and warm weather. Sadly, I have yet to find a location with just one month of winter. Here in Chicagoland, we can work those snowflakes from October to May without any trouble.
Since in my heart it is already spring, I took to my design space and started scrapping and creating with bright colors and garden tools. I captured a bit of sunshine and am happy to share. For the next three Wednesday freebies, you can download pieces of my kit Sweet Sunshine for free!
I am a one month winter girl. I love a nice snowy December filled with carols, hot cocoa, and big white flakes. And then when the new year hits, I am ready for new flowers and warm weather. Sadly, I have yet to find a location with just one month of winter. Here in Chicagoland, we can work those snowflakes from October to May without any trouble.
Since in my heart it is already spring, I took to my design space and started scrapping and creating with bright colors and garden tools. I captured a bit of sunshine and am happy to share. For the next three Wednesday freebies, you can download pieces of my kit Sweet Sunshine for free!
Sweet Sunshine
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We start with the papers today--a dozen textured ones sure to brighten your day. The link is good until next Wednesday when it is time for the alphabet.
I hope you enjoy a little bit of sunshine from my world to yours!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
They say it's your birthday...
Right? Or is it my birthday? Oh yes... yes it is. It's MY birthday! I think it's a sweet gift to just be able to come spend some time with all of you! Have you had a chance to view our new sister magazine GingerScrapStreet?? How exciting right??? I'm not a digital scrapper but I'm dipping my toes into the hybrid world and having a blast with that.
Anyway... in case you haven't figured it out yet, this is Melissa and I'm so happy to be the first of the pit crew to share a blog post with you this year. Have you made any resolutions? Perhaps you are participating in One Little Word this year. I'm not taking the class but I do make a point to come up with a word that I feel will be my focus for the year. My word is Reflect. The reason I chose this word is so that I will remember to take my time. To enjoy the moments and take time to reflect on what I'm learning and how I'm growing. I also want to take into consideration areas of my life that need changing and maybe areas that I've been too afraid to dive deeper into. I love that my birthday is at the beginning of the year too because it makes it extra momentous. A new year, a new age, a new word and a redefined outlook on life!
While I have you here I wanted to share with you a shaped card I whipped up the other night.
Supplies: Paper: Lily Bee Design, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Recollections, Ribbon: Pink Paislee, Sticker: SRM Press, Adhesive: Helmar, Other: bling, Tools: Electronic Cutter: Silhouette SD (Shapes: 8_piece_mini_scalloped_round_corner_rectangle, card_kit_icecreamcone)
I love the look of shaped cards. This card was fairly simple to put together. After cutting out the shapes on my Silhouette (LOVE that machine!!!) I layered them all with the patterned paper and ribbon and sticker. Threw on some bling to make it look like sprinkles and here you have what I like to call a simply made shaped card. The great thing about shaped cards is that you know they were easy to make but they look like it took you hours to create.
Are you a card maker? Do you love to make shaped cards?? Check out the current call that's going on for Card Corner:
Send your submissions to submissions@scrapstreet.com by January 31st! Can't wait to see them.
OH! And before I let you go, make sure you check out the beautiful projects showcasing Unity Stamp Company! We are very delighted to be featuring them this month in The Showroom. You won't want to miss it! And a very special thank you to Unity for so generously sponsoring us this month. We absolutely adore you!
Hugs,
Melissa
Anyway... in case you haven't figured it out yet, this is Melissa and I'm so happy to be the first of the pit crew to share a blog post with you this year. Have you made any resolutions? Perhaps you are participating in One Little Word this year. I'm not taking the class but I do make a point to come up with a word that I feel will be my focus for the year. My word is Reflect. The reason I chose this word is so that I will remember to take my time. To enjoy the moments and take time to reflect on what I'm learning and how I'm growing. I also want to take into consideration areas of my life that need changing and maybe areas that I've been too afraid to dive deeper into. I love that my birthday is at the beginning of the year too because it makes it extra momentous. A new year, a new age, a new word and a redefined outlook on life!
While I have you here I wanted to share with you a shaped card I whipped up the other night.
I love the look of shaped cards. This card was fairly simple to put together. After cutting out the shapes on my Silhouette (LOVE that machine!!!) I layered them all with the patterned paper and ribbon and sticker. Threw on some bling to make it look like sprinkles and here you have what I like to call a simply made shaped card. The great thing about shaped cards is that you know they were easy to make but they look like it took you hours to create.
Are you a card maker? Do you love to make shaped cards?? Check out the current call that's going on for Card Corner:
Card Corner: Get into shape! Share with us your shaped cards and the tools you used to create them.
Send your submissions to submissions@scrapstreet.com by January 31st! Can't wait to see them.
OH! And before I let you go, make sure you check out the beautiful projects showcasing Unity Stamp Company! We are very delighted to be featuring them this month in The Showroom. You won't want to miss it! And a very special thank you to Unity for so generously sponsoring us this month. We absolutely adore you!
Hugs,
Melissa
Friday, December 31, 2010
Happy New Year!
We have so much to be happy about as we start 2011! Not only do we have a fabulous new issue of ScrapStreet.com Magazine AND a full (and gorgeous) free digital kit to share, we also have the first issue of our brand new sister publication: GingerScrapsStreet Magazine. This new mag puts an emphasis on all that is digital and hybrid. We hope you will love it!
You will see the work of our darling new dozen staff members between both issues. We could not be more excited about having all of these talented writers and designers with us. Here is to an amazing 2011.
Ready for some inspiring reading?
You will see the work of our darling new dozen staff members between both issues. We could not be more excited about having all of these talented writers and designers with us. Here is to an amazing 2011.
Ready for some inspiring reading?
Free Digital Kit by the super talented Jennifer Labre Designs!
Downloads available all month long!
We wish you the happiest of New Years and look forward to chatting and creating with you all year long!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
More from GCD!
I made a holiday card with the gorgeous GCD papers we received.
I used my tab-maker punch to make the tab and the "noel" sticker and "JOY" chipboard letters are all by Creative Charms. I cut out the ornaments from one of the papers and "hung" them on red floss.
I used my tab-maker punch to make the tab and the "noel" sticker and "JOY" chipboard letters are all by Creative Charms. I cut out the ornaments from one of the papers and "hung" them on red floss.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Hello friends! A friend of mine wrote a poem about Christmas which was published in "The International Library of Poetry". I wanted to share this with you all... Let's not forget the true meaning of Christmas. Happy holidays everyone!
Meaning of Christmas
This is the time to celebrate, but no one has patience, no one can wait.
Lines are long, sales-people are tired. We want that gift our loved ones admires.
A doll for Susie. A shirt for Dan. A truck for my husband. for me a mini-van.
My son, he wants a game for the computer. My daughter just wants a boyfriend to suit her. So after work I'm off to the mall with my bottle of Tylenol.
My head is pounding. My feet are sore, but somehow I'll make it to one more store.
The day of Christmas is finally here. I see the ones that I love so dear. I look at my family with hearts aglow. They look back at me and we all know, the meaning of Christmas is not just in giving, but what's in our hearts and how we are living. God gave us a gift, the birth of his son and the love that God has is for everyone.
by Jodye Gottlieb
Meaning of Christmas
This is the time to celebrate, but no one has patience, no one can wait.
Lines are long, sales-people are tired. We want that gift our loved ones admires.
A doll for Susie. A shirt for Dan. A truck for my husband. for me a mini-van.
My son, he wants a game for the computer. My daughter just wants a boyfriend to suit her. So after work I'm off to the mall with my bottle of Tylenol.
My head is pounding. My feet are sore, but somehow I'll make it to one more store.
The day of Christmas is finally here. I see the ones that I love so dear. I look at my family with hearts aglow. They look back at me and we all know, the meaning of Christmas is not just in giving, but what's in our hearts and how we are living. God gave us a gift, the birth of his son and the love that God has is for everyone.
by Jodye Gottlieb
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Make your own Holiday cards!
This year, I decided to make my own cards rather than buy them and I am going to share with you how you make your very own in no time! Forget about spending $1 per card and make your own!
Here's what I used:
Plain White Envelopes by Staples
Photo paper by Staples
Papers and embellishments
Black pen by Creative MemoriesStraight Trimmer by Creative Memories
Score blade by Creative Memories
Foam dots by Creative Memories
Tape runner by Creative Memories
Using your trimmer, cut a piece of pattern paper to 8-3/4x6-1/2".
Score the pattern paper at 4 1/2".
Attach a 4x6 photo to the front of the card.
Attach the embellishments as shown.
Once you've created the card, scan the card, crop out the background. Print the cards on photo paper and mail them out! This is a quick and easy solution for your Christmas cards and will only cost you about 10 cents per card after you buy your supplies, rather then spending a great deal of money on boring cards.
I love how my card turned out and I hope I inspired you in some way with this class!
Here's what I used:
Plain White Envelopes by Staples
Photo paper by Staples
Papers and embellishments
Black pen by Creative MemoriesStraight Trimmer by Creative Memories
Score blade by Creative Memories
Foam dots by Creative Memories
Tape runner by Creative Memories
Using your trimmer, cut a piece of pattern paper to 8-3/4x6-1/2".
Score the pattern paper at 4 1/2".
Attach a 4x6 photo to the front of the card.
Attach the embellishments as shown.
Once you've created the card, scan the card, crop out the background. Print the cards on photo paper and mail them out! This is a quick and easy solution for your Christmas cards and will only cost you about 10 cents per card after you buy your supplies, rather then spending a great deal of money on boring cards.
I love how my card turned out and I hope I inspired you in some way with this class!
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