Saturday, November 20, 2010

Card Crop Batch #1

Our card crop is underway, and we are thrilled to have so many people participating!  Come and join us here.

Here's the first group of cards and tutorials:

Carla's 1st Card:
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I used a 5x7 card base for this one.

The red dot pp is 6 3/4 by 4 3/4. Then the white base is 5 3/4 by 4 inches. I popped the striped paper (5 1/4 x 3 3/4) using foam dots.

The lace paper is also popped with foam dots -- I basically cut around a design on the paper. I love all the dimension on this card :-)

I stamped a snowman on some white cardstock (1 3/4 x 1 1/2) and matted it on more of the red dotted paper. Added a red "pompom" rubon. You could also use Stickles for this.

Tie some of the baker's twine around the card, and finish with a bow. LOVE this stuff!

Jule's 1st Card
Ruffled edges are not just done with lace!

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I cut a lot of my card bases using 8.5 x 11 cardstock but I cut it LENGTHWISE....I just like the look.

Cut card base, fold.
From patterned paper #1 cut 4 x 3.5 piece. Ink edges, adhere to top of card. From coordinating patterned paper cut 3 1" strips. Fold each strip to create 'ruffles' (I only used about 9" of the paper!) Starting with bottom ruffle staple 1st ruffle in place, 2nd on top of that and finally the 3rd ruffle. Wrap with ribbon and affix bow to hide staples!

Add sentiment and there ya go! A quick and easy card!
Lee's 1st Card:
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Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of patterned paper the full size of the card face.
5 1/2" X 3 1/2".
2. Attach a ribbon across the lower part of the patterned paper you cut in step 1.
3. Attach patterned paper to card front.
4. Ink edge of card border.
5. Double mat one of the oblong holiday images and place on an angle on the card.
6. Attach a tree diecut image or image to suit.
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Pump it up!

1. Glue coordinating cardstock to a chipboard buckle (not included in kit), sand and ink edges of buckle. Insert ribbon and attach to card.
2. Mount tree image to chipboard, Apply glossy accents and ribbon to the tree, mount on coordinating cardstock.
3. Add a word saying.
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Michelle's 1st Card:
Here's a fun little card that looks more complicated than it is:
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You need:
3 pieces of cardstock:
front: 8 1/2" x 3"; scored at 2" from each end
middle: 6 1/2" x 3"; scored at 1" from each end
back: same as front

1) Punch or cut out a window in the front and middle sections. I used a 1 3/8" circle on the front punched three times; and a 1 1/4" circle on the middle.

2) Stamp on back piece in area that will show up in window.

3) Embellish the front and middle sections as desired.

4) Assemble like this:

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Heather's Card Sketch:
Here's my first card sketch!
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and the example
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All projects are due on Saturday, November 27th, 9PM cst.

***PLEASE NOTE***
You don't have to copy the card tutorials as outlined. Please feel free to use what you have available at home to make a card using the ideas shown in each tutorial.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

From the Gallery 11.16.10

There's just so much that I love about this page from Jean (mjmarmo): her background paper choice, the flowers, the petals that seem to be blowing on the wind, that gorgeous butterfly, her stitching, the fact that she incorporated a brochure from her visit on her layout (not always an easy thing to do!).  Kudos, Jean--this is beautiful!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Through the Year Card Crop

Scrapbook Heaven has created a fun filled Through the Year Card Crop for our November event. The Design Team have put together 20 card tutorials which will be posted in the forum on Nov. 20th at 9:00 am (CST). These tutorials will offer step-by-step instructions on how to create all 20 cards.


Note: The DT will be using products featured in the "Yearly Card Crop Kit". This kit offers you a fast and economical way to get all your card needs met this season and into the New Year. This kit includes enough product to make 10 all occasion and 10 holiday themed cards, plus MORE! The kit is available in the store, but is not required for this event.


~ Complete at least 4 cards to get an entry in the prize drawing. Complete 5-9 for two entries; 10-15 gives you three entries. Complete ALL twenty and your name will be entered four times! Cards must be completed and posted before the deadline. Winner will be picked by random drawing.

~ New projects only, please

~ Please upload your cards in the gallery and post a link or your image in the forum post. Cards will only be counted if they are linked in the challenge post.

~ No combining, please - one challenge for one project.

Cards are due on Saturday, November 27th 9:00 pm CST. Of course, as with all of our events, there will be prizes, chat and a whole lot more! Don't miss it!

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

From the Gallery 11.8.10

How fun is this LO by Marcia?!  The happy colors, the fabulous layering of mats, and that adorable little fishy!  And I just adore the blue ruffle and scalloped paper to enhance the water theme.  Fantabulous, Marcia!

Monday, November 8, 2010

November Challenges

The Design Team has cooked up some fun challenges for you this month to help you get your mojo on.

Guest Designer Heather's Challenge:
I've been trying to scrap out of my comfort zone recently and practice styles other than what I'm most comfortable with. With all the fun papers around recently I decided to do a whimsical fun page.
For this challenge break out the inner child and add some whimsy to your page. Here's my example

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Carla's Challenge:

My challenge this month is to scrap about a family tradition. Maybe is something special that you do for birthdays, or maybe a holiday event that you ALWAYS take part in.  My layout is about a Christmas tradition we do. The kids get a new ornament each Christmas Eve.

Jules' Challenge:
I like putting 'frames' around my photos but sometimes I get tired of the same ole thing...so I went a little 'out of the box' on this frame...
Lee's Challenge:
November is a BIG month for football around here and I was so inspired by that this month that I thought why not make a "sporting" LO. So here's what I came up with.

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Your challenge this month is to do a LO that features some sort of sporting or athletic activity.

This month I will be offering up small project created by me as a RAK for taking on this challenge (by random draw)! Have fun, I can't wait to see what you do with this!!

Michelle's Challenge:
My challenge to you this month is to
"Get Your Grunge On!"

Grunge is not a style I typically gravitate towards, but sometimes it's fun to try out something different. This month I want you to crumple, tear, ink, splatter, stitch, pierce, scratch, and mist your project to give it that old, grungy, lived in feel.
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Have fun!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Web Show: A fun fall project!

Lee's at it again!  This time she's crafting up a fab project to dress up your holiday table.  Come watch the live web show to find out how you can make your own holiday napkin holder from scrapbooking supplies.

Napkin Holder
Sunday, November 7, 2010
3:00 pm MNT

Link through your Facebook account
or directly to the Linqto Room

Use the time zone converter to find out what time the live show airs in your region.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

November Guest Designer: Heather Robertson!

The turn of the calendar page means we bid farewell to October's Guest Designer, Karen Ladd. Karen did an amazing job chatting in the forum, participating with her beautiful creations in October's Sketch Challenge crop, and supporting the Staff throughout the month. Karen it was a pleasure working with you!

And now we welcome November's Guest Designer, Heather Robertson (scrappin_in_AK). Heather is a constant source of inspiration and creativity on the boards and in the gallery here at Scrapbook Heaven. Her style is fresh and funky, with a touch of whimsy and a whole lot of fun! Check out her gallery and see if her creations don't put a smile on your face


Here's a bit about Heather:

Hi - my name is Heather and I'm thrilled to be part of this amazing team this month.

I'm originally from Northern Ireland but now live in Alaska - both amazingly beautiful places. Dan and I have been married for 13 years and have two wonderful children (you may have seen them featured in a few of my pages - LOL!) Also part of our family are 3 cats (Meow, Deshka and Athena) and 2 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers (Kona and Willou)


I've been scrapping for approximately 8 years. I dabble a little in digi and a few years ago discovered cardmaking. My primary style is clean and graphic with bold colors and an emphasis on the photos. I really try to be a little different with my designs and try to break rules if I can.


My favorite techniques are probably stitching and using circles, although edge punches run a close third. I also love to mix as many manufacturers on one page as I can.


Outside of scrapping I love to take photographs, DIY, travel, reading, cooking, racquetball, kayaking and hiking.


Heather blogs at Unleashed! and has a gorgeous etsy shop. Please join us in welcoming Heather as our guest DT for November!