And the winner is...

I am so thankful for such a great week and all of the wonderful posts and comments. The winner of the October Boo-to-you kit is...AmesOx. Please email me your mailing address and your prize will get sent out to you.

Keep following for more inspiration, challenges, giveaways and just pure scrapbooking fun.

There is still time to enter the Sketch Challenge posted by Julie. She will announce the winner next week. Enter you layout using Julie's sketch and win some awesome prizes...Click here for the original post.

Technique Thursday - Fussy Cutting

*This will be featured in the September 2010 issue of Scrapbook Trends magazine.

I will confess. I am not a super complicated techniquey type of scrapper. I'm not saying I don't like various fancy techniques, I've just never taken the time to learn many. My "numbers" brain generally likes my projects orderly and clean lined - but my goal is to start challenging myself to try new things, get a little shabby, get a little messy, maybe even make things a little crooked.

One of my favorite techniques (you will see this on a lot of my projects) is fussy cutting. When picking out paper at the store, I always seem to grab those papers or lines that have prints/pictures on them, which are perfect for cutting out. I'll often add a pop dot or two behind to give some dimension or add a little bling or glitter for some sparkle. My favorite scissors when fussy cutting are the Cutterbees (yellow handle with black blades - adhesive won't stick to them).

Here is a teacher card and gift bag I made using the October Alphabet Soup kit. As you can see I cut out the little school houses and added pop dots behind them.

Since I have the floor today, I thought I'd go ahead and share a couple other projects I made for October. The Tall Kid layout is also from the Alphabet Soup kit and Friendly Pumpkins is from the October Boo To You kit. With both kits I still have a ton of product left even after making quite a few projects.

*Card removed for publication in April 2010 issue of CARDS magazine*

And here is another peek at the November main kit featuring Cosmo Cricket Nutmeg. This was a quick and easy card I made after finishing up a layout. Don't forget to sign up for the Boo To You Kit giveaway here. The drawing is on Friday.

Whatever Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday all! I am taking a break from painting the bedroom today to announce November's main kit will be featuring Cosmo Cricket's Nutmeg collection.

This collection is super cute and perfect for all of you fall, Thanksgiving, love and even baby photos...it is a very diverse collection. Here is a layout from Jen. We will be bringing you much more inspiration in the weeks to come.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered in our drawing giveaway. The winner will be announced in Friday's post. Mimi

Team Member: Sarah de Guzman

Hi everyone! Today, I get to write about ME.



So... what shall I share with ya'll today?! How about a questionnaire?

Name: Sarah de Guzman

Location: bay area, California

Likes: scrapbooking, papercrafts, basically all crafts that allow me to make a mess

Dislikes: birds and mean people

Favorite Scrapbook Brand: I really can't pick just ONE favorite. I LOVE a lot of lines out there right now. Mostly, however, I like the bright colors... so stuff like Sassafrass Lass, My Little Shoebox, Collage Press, Bo Bunny, Bella Blvd.,etc.

Favorite Scrapbook Supply: Paper and adhesive because they are the backbone to a project, don't you think? ;)

Focus of your scrapbooking projects: I would have to say my dogs. I don't have kids to scrap, so I'm usually taking pictures of my family and friends, and of course, my two little furbabies. They make my layouts look good. hahaha.

Where to contact me: At my blog... http://redoaklines.com

Other: I'm still so excited that I'm part of this awesome design team. It is really an honor that I get to work with such amazing and talented gals.

Oh, and make sure to comment in the previous post to be entered into the drawing!

Hugs,
sarah.

Manufacturer Monday

Happy Monday! Today we are spotlighting Pink Paislee...well actually you have been seeing fun layouts and cards from them all month. For the October add on kit we have been using the Twilight Collection from Pink Paislee...

I hope everyone is getting ready for a SPOOK-tacular Halloween. Today we are giving away an October add-on kit. Please leave a comment so you can enter in the drawing. Winner will be announced on Friday.

Here is some more inspiration created by Kristie using the kit.

Have a great day! Mimi

Fab-BOO-lous Friday!

Yeah, it's Friday...I've been unpacking and putting together the November kit. I released a clue on FB yesterday and here's another clue for the add on kit:








Here is another layout using the October add on kit featuring Pink Paislee. I did use a couple of extra items not included in the kit. The spider was covered in Black Stickles to give it a little more pop. Also, the tag is stamped using Technique Tuesday stamps from Ali Edwards and the Main Street mini alphabets. Everything else was included in the kit.




Have a Fab-Boo-lous Friday and weekend!

Mimi

I can see clearly now

it techniques thursday!!
So lets talk about how to dress up those clear embellishments.
here are several ways.....
alcohol ink, glossy accents and glitter, embossing powders, back them with patterned paper, draw on them with permanant marker,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I could go on and on and on ,,, but here are a few examples to get you started,,,,,,, and I would LOVE for you to share your work!!
have fun, Kristie