2011

When I first started to work on my projects for this month I was sort of on over load. The papers were so bold and busy that I had a hard time getting started. And then there was the whole "Year in Review" thing. After going through the worst year of your life you don't really want to revisit the whole thing. At least I know I didn't. Then I saw the Life Snippets paper with all of the different circles I knew what I wanted to do. I decided to cut the circles out and make a layout with 3 rows across, 3 rows down of circles and layered deep. This is what I came up with:



I love all of the layers in this layout, especially the torn book pages Lisa included in our kit. To add to the dimension in the layers I inked the type print paper and the green paper as well as the journaling tag. I also added border layers under the photos, a circle I cut slightly bigger than the photos. There are 8 layers in all and I am thrilled with the result. I can't wait to get this layout back and slip it in my scrapbook to be done with 2011.

Goodbye 2011!!!

Don't come back;)

Birthday Reminder Mini Book

I have really enjoyed being a member of the Scrapbooks Plus Design Team this year.  It has really helped me stay on top of the new paper lines and encouraged me to step outside my creative box a bit.  I love seeing all the awesome art work my fellow team members create.  They are all so talented!!  Thanks, Scrapbooks-Plus, for letting me be a part of this great team!!

This month's kit was really fun to work with! I was expecting to scrapbook my pictures from last Christmas with holiday themed papers but Lisa surprised me with this cool kit!  It inspired me to look back at the different months of 2011 and also think ahead about one of my goals for 2012.  I confess that I am terrible about remembering birthdays.  Not my immediate families' birthdays thankfully, but others that I really care about that I am also close to.  I really want to get organized in 2012 to help me overcome this fault and put together a perpetual calendar where I can jot down all the important birthdays.  This paper was perfect for this!  The kit has some pages that you can easily cut into 4 x 6" pieces for the pages. 

I alternated my colored pages and used the super cute coordinating stickers to embellish my pages.  On the unlined pages, I used a 'journaling' stamp for my lines but you could easily draw the lines in with a ruler or go with the freehand method without lines!  I used a punch for my month tabs and the letter stickers that came with the kit for the month titles on each.  Below is a photo of the tabs and the page for June.

Stop by the store and take a look at this super quick book.  I used my Bind it All to put it all together and tied ribbons on the outside for added cuteness!  These would also make super cute gifts for friends and family.  Enjoy!

12/4/2011 9:57 PM Come by the store this week and check out all of the new products we got in last week.
Bo Bunny- 4 new paper additions to the Snowfall Collection. Snowfall Trinkets and Buttons. Enchanted combo stickers.
Echo Park- Alpha Winter Park stickers.
Embossed Felt in Red, Brown and Navy.
Fab Scraps- Pearl brads and bling buckles. House, Satchel and Twirls chipboard albums. Chipboard Diecut Words: Our Home, 2 Peas in a Pod, Best Friends, Home Sweet Home, Explore, Friends, Family, Journey and Escape. Chipboard Diecut Shapes: garden bench, lamppost, picket fence, boat, plane, compass, suitcases and clock.
Kaiser Craft- Papers from 3 new lines: Bonjour, Madam Boutique and Cockadoodle. Matching cardstock stickers for all 3 lines.
Northridge Media- Scrapbook Trends Create: Mini Albums idea magazine.
Reminisce- 14 new papers and stickers in the Signature Series line.

Thanks to all of you who came by to see Santa on Saturday. We had a great time with all families and puppies too! We plan on doing our version of Tim Holtz new Christmas tags about once a week through the New Year so watch the calendar and website for updates. Have a great week. Debbie

Tim's Tags Day 1!

As with Deborah's post yesterday I continue the trend. Here is my Tim Holtz tag for day 1. I decided to go a different route with this tag. I love Tim's version, & will most likely duplicate it but this was my mood tonight. I used paper from the Dteam kit Simple Stories as my tag & used the same emboss technique Tim did but in red. Next I cut the chipboard "wish", using the movers & shapers inserted in the styled labels. I added glitter-love the technique Tim did putting paper over the glitter. While I love to be covered in ink-I don't like having glue/glitter on my fingers either. I added a Prima poinsettia. The ribbon was colored with fired brick distress stain & a bauble was added. I used the clear ones up already-time to get some more! Finally for my holly, I used core'dinations & die cut from the lamppost Alterations. I sanded the paper to pop up the emboss image & hit the high points with peeled paint distress ink. After assembling I gave a hearty spritz using perfect pearls mist in copper. I had a blast making this tag-so much fun to join in Tim's creativity.

Keep an eye on the blog we will be announcing how you can participate in all the tag fun!

12 Tags of Christmas at ScrapbooksPlus!

Are you a Tim Holtz fan like us? Are you following Tim's 12 Tags of Christmas? We sure are!

Stop by the store to see our tags made from Tim's directions -- and pick up supplies or a kit to make your own. We have an entire wall (or two) filled with all things Tim and Ranger.

Still need help? We'll have times set up to help you make your tag at the store with our DT members. Keep an eye on this blog for information on kit availability and make-and-take times.

Need a little inspiration? Here's my tags from the first two days....

Design Team 2012

We would like to thank everyone who tried out for the Scrapbooks Plus 2012 Design Team.We were blown away by the amazing projects that everyone submitted. Thank you to everyone who submitted!

The 2012 Scrapbooks Plus Design Team members are:

Lynne Tackett
Angela Nunley
Beth Fraer
Deborah Mahnken
Laura Petruso
Kathy Bryant
Megan Carey
Lisa Hausman

Congratulations to the new DT members!

December's Kit

2011 is almost in the history books~ the time has flown by!  This month's DT kit is all about celebrating the year.  It is from Simple Stories' Year-O-Graphy paper line.  The Year-O-Graphy paper is so versatile~it covers all the holidays,seasons and everyday life.  It is perfect for ANY layout!  Stop by Scrapbooks Plus and check out the Design Team Wall and see what our fabulous designers have come up with!!

Enjoy!
Lisa