I will be entering the year 2011 with this brand new Plum Cricut Expression...thanks to Santa! Isn't it pretty? It came with 2 cool exclusive cartridges... As a Christmas present to myself I added these 2 cartridges to my collection from a great sale at Michael's... Now, if I could just get rid of this nasty cold I've managed to catch, I could have some fun. I hope to be sharing lots of fun creations with you in 2011! Continue reading

It's Thursday and time for a new Silhouette to inspire your scrapbooking. Joan Sandie Today's Silhouette is the final one for 2010! It's time for everyone to take a break and enjoy the holiday season. I hope that you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hope... Continue reading

It's Thursday and time for a new Silhouette... Sandie Bekah Amanda Evelien Remember a sketch is just a starting point. Feel free to rotate or flip the sketch; add or take away a layer or photo to make the sketch work for you. Get creative with it and have fun.... Continue reading

It's time to reveal the Sensational Creations from Silhouette 22... Joyce Liz Great job Joyce and Liz. Thanks so much for playing along with the Silhouettes! Continue reading

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Sketch by Molly Bennett Sandie Joan Bekah Annette Remember a sketch is just a starting point. Feel free to rotate or flip the sketch; add or take away a layer or photo to make the sketch work for you. Get creative with it and have fun. If you are inspired... Continue reading

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Just one layout submitted for last weeks Silhouette and it is definitely SENSATIONAL! Annette Thanks for playing along with the Silhouettes Annette! Continue reading

I have decided to go with an 8x8 D-ring binder that I can add to for years to come for my Journal Your Christmas Album project. I already had one of this on hand in black and I added a few glittery snowflakes to make it more Christmasy! Continue reading

I'm getting ready for one of my favorite projects of the year. All the fun starts tomorrow so stay tuned... Continue reading

This page was created based on two challenges: Stamper's Delight 03 from Christian Paper Crafts and Deb's November Scraplift challenge over at Back Porch Memories. Webster's Pages patterned paper Bazzill Cardstock Martha Stewart Crafts border punch Stamps from Unity Stamp Co. Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, & Walnut Stain Distress Inks by Tim Holtz Misc. flowers & pearl brads Continue reading

Happy Thanksgiving! I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by. Before you know it we will be saying Happy New Year! Here is this week's Silhouette provided by Molly Bennett: Bekah Sandie Molly Now, I want to see what you are inspired to create with the Silhouette. Remember... Continue reading

This week we have three incredible submissions to share with you... Annette Liz Christine Thanks for playing along with the Silhouette ladies! See you on Thursday for the reveal of a new Silhouette and Design Team creations. Continue reading

For the Everyday Inspiration Challenge at Christian Paper Crafts this month we were to use a monochromatic color scheme on our layout. Sandie, who hosts our Scrapbooking Your Heritage Challenge, challenged us to add some journaling to our pages. Journaling has never been one of my strong points but I managed to crank out a few lines for this layout. Bazzill card stock DCWV die-cut patterned paper Felt Fusion by Oriental Trading Craft Ink by Stampin' Up!- Ruby Red, Garden Green Memento Ink- Cottage Ivy VersaMagic Ink- Red Magic Ippity by Unity- journaling block stamp, "The Story" stamp Continue reading

Every Friday at jessicasprague.com is Photoshop Friday. Each week she shares a new technique that you can learn using Photoshop Elements. This week's technique is how to create soft-glow photos for your romantic or vintage layouts. Continue reading

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It's Thursday and time for a new Silhouette! Here is the Silhouette Molly has provided for us this week... Clean lines and minimal layers. You could design a clean and simple layout or really kick it up! Let's see what the team did with this one... Molly Joyce Sandie Stacey... Continue reading

I created this page for the "From the Pantry" challenge at Christian Paper Crafts. The idea behind this challenge is to get you using the supplies you already have in your scrapbook stash. A recipe of supplies is posted and you create your page using all of the required ingredients. You can add to the recipe but you can't take away from it. Here is the recipe: 1 sheet of cardstock 3 sheets of patterned paper 3-5 butterflies- these can be felt, chipboard, die-cut, stickers, or stamped ric-rac in the size, amount, & color of your choice (you may substitute... Continue reading

This week I only have one Sensational Submission to share with you. A very special thanks to Liz Kordek for playing along with the Silhouette last week. Here is her Sensational Creation... See you tomorrow for another Silhouette debut. Continue reading

Here is a great video that shows some simple but really effective techniques for use with Tim Holtz Distress Inks. via www.timholtz.com Continue reading

Happy Thursday to you all. It's time for a new Silhouette and to meet our Guest Designer: Christine Schärfer. Christine has been so faithful about playing along with our weekly sketches so, I think it's time me learn a bit more about her! My name is Christine Schärfer. I'm married... Continue reading

We're back! THANKS for your patience while we took a little break. Now, let's take a look at those Sensational Submissions from Scrappin' Silhouette 18... Christine Annette Really gorgeous work ladies! Thanks for playing along. Please join us tomorrow for a new Silhouette and to meet our Featured Guest Designer! Continue reading

Last Thursday our Bible Verse Challenge at Christian Paper Crafts was "anything that glitters". I used that along with this sketch from the Sweet Stop Sketch blog to inspire today's project. I created a 6x6 scripture page for a gift album that I am working on. I used Vintage Photo Distress Stickles by Tim Holtz for the glittery effect on the eagle's feathers. The Distress Stickles are nice because they add just the right amount of shine without being too shimmery. The stamp set used here is from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. All the paper, cardstock, & ink is from... Continue reading