You are My Boo

This past weekend I was looking at some images that I had not colored and came across this particular Bella image. I am not sure of the name because I had this image for a few years. Halloween is next month so I decided to try my hand at making a card with this cute little witch. It was a challenge finding paper for this card in my paper stash because I do not usually make anything for Halloween. I used my Copic markers, Smooch pearlized top coat to get a little shimmer action, and my Gypsy and Expression for my bat die cuts. The Ribbon is from my old Stampin Up stash. It was so nice not running out to the store to purchase more stuff. I was able to find everything that I needed right in my woman cave. ;-)

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Cruisin 2011 Digital Layout

Here is a digital layout using some of my pictures from the cruise my family and friends took March 2011. This digital paper is from Studio Miki's Cruisin in the Carib collection. Check out her blog at http://tinyurl.com/MicroferkDesignsBlog.
I really enjoyed putting this layout together.


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You Are Never Too Old To Learn

I decided to expand my knowledge on creating layouts and making cards by participating in the Ella Publishing Boot Camp. I must admit that I am multi-tasking this project because I am doing the boot camp and a birthday challenge using teal and red. Plus, since I just finished a Copic’s certification class, I decided to use my Copic markers. I also combined what I learned from boot camp about pattern design and photo editing tricks on this card.
The products used for this card include:
Papers: SU’s pattern paper, Taken Teal, and Real Red;
Stamps: SU Embrace Life
Inks: SU Taken Teal (sentiment), Copic Markers- R46, BG13, BG15, BG18 (flower).
Accessories: Prima Flowers and SU Rhinestone Brads.
Learning new techniques and tricks this month has been great. I am really looking forward to my next learning adventure.

Exciting News

I am Copic Certified. Whoohoo.

My good friend Trish Butler and I attended the Copic Certification class that was taught by Colleen Schaan in Savannah on December 8, 2011. The class was worth every penny I spent because I learned so much about these wonderful markers. Now I am ready to go out and share my knowledge.

New Orleans Page 2_Digital Layout

I finished my New Orleans pictures. The more I use Photoshop Elements the better I get. One of the main things that I learned is to duplicate any elements that I plan to use more than once after I put a style on them, then move the element to the desired spot on my layout. One thing that I like about digital scrapbooking is the fact that the supplies do not take up space in my craft room. NO ADDED CLUTTER TO THE WOMAN CAVE, YEAH! The downside is I want more papers and elements to build layouts. Now I must go on a Google hunt for all the freebie I can find. Hahahaha

New Orleans 2009

This is the last digital layout for today. I really enjoyed making this page. However, it was a challenge getting those curves right in the different elements on this layout.
I'm loving this digital scrapbooking. Thanks for dropping by my blog.

Beach 2010 Digital Layout

This is my second digital layout using Photoshop Elements. I made two using the online service through Close To My Heart. I admit that it is quicker to use CTMH, but it is more expensive. I think I would rather use Elements and send layout to ScrapbooksPlease.com to get the print. Also, Shutterfly is another service you can use and they have some neat hard cover books that you can make using layouts and/or pictures. How about Shutterfly is running a 30% off special on the 12x12 books. You might want to check it out. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

My First Digital Layout

This is my very first digital layout and I am so excited. I have worked with Photoshop and Elements for quite some time but I have not tried my hand at this before. Anyone who knows how to use Adobe Photoshop and/or Elements should dive right in and try your hand at digital scrapbooking. Thank you for stopping by to check out my blog.

More Projects this Weekend

Using more scraps for these projects. Don't forget to give the plain envelopes that you will not mail some love.
I also made a few encouragement cards for a some friends who are going through a rough time right now.

Thanks for looking.

Sister's Mini Album

I am still using scraps while making this album. I used my cuttlebug for the deco label, my gypsy and expression to cut out the letters that I put glaze accents on, Prima flowers that I put a little bling on, and my Bind-it-all to put the book together. The album cover is made with recycled chip board cut with my expression using the elegant edges cart. I really love that cart. This album has regular and pocket pages. TFL