December Daily Process 2014

I have decided to do my December Daily in a 12x12 pocketed page format. Any christmas pages will go into an album with past and future December Daily pages and hopefully some layouts as well. I haven't decided what album I will go with yet, I'm just having fun putting the pages together.

So I decided to keep it simple and was proud of myself for not pulling out the mists (don't know if that will continue though) and I loved the outcome!

Here are some close up pics of each card and below you'll find a video and a list of products I used.

Products Used:

Kaisercraft Captured Moments - Peppermint Swirl

Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Red

Dear Lizzy Alpha Stickers

Studio Calico- Flair and printable tag (from 25 days class kit 2013 & 2014)

Studio Calico Patterned Vellum Gold Stars (Brighton Pier Collection)

Studio Calico Color Theory Inkpad - Inky Black

Simple Stories Cardstock Stickers - Christmas

Chic Tags Cloud 9 Gold Label Stickers

MME Glittered Gold Enamel Dots - Market Street

AC Gold Chipboard Alpha - Gilded

AC Gold glittered foam alphas - Fitzgerald

Gold Cardstock (from my stash)

Dollar store -Roller Date Stamp

AC Precision Pens (0.3 & 0.5)

Pebbles Inc Roller Stamp

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day

Deb

More Project Life Process Videos

I'm trying to catch up on this blog (the reason behind many posts today) Here are some more Project Life process videos I have made. There is quite a few below and I hope you find some inspiration and ideas from watching them

As always thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a crafty day!

Deb

Collect App

I have made two more videos on how I use the Collect app and how I print my Collect photos.

If you missed my first video here it is

If you have any questions feel free to leave them below or on my You Tube channel.

I hope you are having a crafty day wherever you are

Deb

Project Life App

It took me a little bit to finally purchase The Project Life App. I honestly thought I didn't need it. Boy I was wrong. 

I absolutely love this app! I've been having fun playing with it and mixing it up with other apps, mainly RD Magic and Rhonna Designs. 

I know for sure now that my whole 2015 PL will be created in this app, which will give me a chance to catch up (traditionally and using the app also) on my this years album (which won't be finished when the year comes to a close) and also finish my 2012 and 2013 albums.

So here is the page I created over the weekend, it took me 5 mins to put together the page and approx. 10-15 mins to do the pretty stuff in other apps.

As I mentioned I used RD Magic and the Rhonna Designs app to jazz my page up a bit and I just love how it came out. I also love that I'm able to use my Collect photos in the Project Life app.

So as its school holidays I won't be doing much traditional crafting as I would like but I will be playing some more within this app and will create a few videos on how I'm using it and how I plan to print my spreads out and do a cross of digital and hybrid in my album next year.

Until next time, I hope you are having a crafty day

Deb

Freebies!

For the month of September Lettering delights have this fun Cut it Set and graphics for free!

And they are also offering a 45% discount when you spend $12 or more during September. Enter the code SeptemberSave at checkout.

And Lettering Delights also have a Monster Sale on a huge amount of cute and fun graphics, be sure to check that out too!

And don't forget Silhouette Online Stores free shape of the week!

Hope you are having a crafty day!

A New Kit Club!

So I have recently decided to quit my two subscriptions (Studio Calico - Project Life and Scraptastic - This Life Noted) and just go with two kits from The Scrappery.

I have nothing bad to say about the first two companies, in fact I had nothing but a good experience with both of them, especially Studio Calico who accommodated my needs when they changed and were always on the ball to answer or help me with anything I needed. So why quit?

1. The Scrappery is an Aussie company, I love to support my fellow Ausssies!

2. The postage from overseas gets pricey! I get two kits sent from within Australia to me at less cost.

3. I will receive my kit within a few days of it being posted! (Yes I really am that impatient lol)

4. It was time for a change! I love Studio Calico and Scraptastic but I just wasn't using all the product coming in the kits! Mainly it was the cards and I have no idea why I was finding it so hard to use them.

5. I love Naes style of pocket scrapbooking (she is one of the owners of The Scrappery) I love the colours she uses and she is designing the cards that go into The Pretty Little Kit (Project Life/Pocket Scrapbooking kit)

Yesterday I received my first kits from The Scrappery (a day after they were posted!) and I absolutely love both kits! I made a video sharing what I got.

I was also pleasantly surprised to find that I had won a prize. I had opened my package to find a Golden Ticket inside with some prizes!

I most likely won't be doing any crafting/Project Life until my kids finish school holidays and are back at school (one week and counting lol)  If you want to check out the kits and other goodies The Scrappery has on offer you can visit them here. Until then I will say bye and I hope you are having a crafty day!

Deb

Print and Cut Studio Calico Digital Labels

Today I thought I'd show you how I Print and Cut and store the labels I purchase from Studio Calico. Below is a video on how I do it. 

Here are the links to download the free .studio cutting files

8.5 x 11

A4 

After you download your cut files, open Silhouette Studio and import the .png file of the labels in and resize. Sizes are in inches.

For the 8.5 x 11 cut file resize your labels to 8.315 x 6.460

For the A4 cut file resize your labels to 8.855 x 6.880

If you have any questions please feel free to leave them here or on my You Tube Channel

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

More Process Videos!

I've been busy working on my Project Life and posting Process videos but I have been a bit slack when it comes to the blog!

Here are a few videos I've posted lately.

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Deb

Quick Update

I have just finished the first half of Week 3 for my PL album (it's been posted to Instagram if you'd like a sneak peek) and I filmed my process of creating it. I'm editing it this evening and it should be up later tonight or tomorrow sometime. 

Make sure you follow me on You Tube, here or on Instagram to be updated when I post my videos!

Hope you are having a crafty day and had a wonderful NSD on the weekend!

Deb

Project Life Process Video Part 2

I finally was able to get back into my craft room and finish of the rest of Week 2!

This post will be short and sweet, below you'll find the video and some pics! If you have and questions or comments they are welcome here or on my You Tube Channel.

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Deb

Project Life Process Video

Yeah I'm slack when it comes to my blog! But I'm trying to improve I promise! Anyway I did manage to record my process of creating my Week 2 of Project Life, this is only Part 1 (Part 2 should be created and up after my kids go back to school after Easter school holidays)

So here is Part 1 of my process. This spread I have incorporated hand stitching and used the Amy Tangerine Plus One Project Life Edition. Enjoy!

Some photos of the first side of my spread!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a crafty day!

Deb

Creating Polaroid Photos in the Collect App

I got a request on my You Tube Channel to show how I made my 3x4 polaroid photos for my Project Life. So here is a walk through on my iPad on how I do that.

I will do a follow up video on how I print these out. They make a great addition to Project Life and I hope this video is helpful.

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Deb

Jubilee Kit Share

I recently purchased and received the kit that goes with the Jubilee e-book over at Studio Calico. Here is a quick video on what you can expect to find in the kit. 

You can find a free sample of the e-book here

Or purchase the e-book and kit here.

Thats all from me today.

Stay crafty!

Deb

Project Life Week 1 2014 with Process Video

I know it's already March and I've just completed Week 1 of my Project Life but I'm ok with that! I was going to go with the monthly approach again this year but decided to go weekly. Why?

 I found last year I was trying to put way to many stories and photos into my album and I guess thats how I fell behind. So this year I'm trying the weekly approach and see how I go with it.

I filmed myself putting together my first week you can view the videos below. I will also get some photos of the cards when the weather isn't so dark and dreary.

If you guys would like to see more videos like this please leave a comment, or like and subscribe over on my You Tube channel.

All the page protectors I used are Becky Higgins with the exception of the 6x12 insert which is an American Crafts page protector. (It had 6 4x6 landscape photo pockets either side and I cut it down the middle)

The free calendar printable I use can be found here

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day.

Deb

12x12 Scrapbook Layout - Process Video

Oh yeah baby! It's been years since I knocked out a 12x12 layout, I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself at the moment! 

I did do the layout in small chunks whenever time allowed, which meant I was creating over 3 days. I have watched Art Class 1 and 2 over at 2 Peas in a Bucket and I guess thats what influenced this style of layout. I tried lots of new things and my fingers stayed quite inky for days!

You can watch the layout in process below. A list of products used on the layout can be found below as well as some pics!

PRODUCTS

Crate Paper/Maggie Holmes paper stack (I purchased from Spotlight)

Kaisercraft 12x12 paper -Be Merry Collection - Chirpy

Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Heidi Swapp Color Shine Mists - Bronzer, Mint Green & Primrose

Crate Paper - The Pier Ephemera Pack

Crate Paper - The Pier Slide Frames

Tim Holtz Mini Paper Clips

October Afternoon Mini Market Letter Stickers - Sno-Cone

October Afternoon - Midway Brads

Studio Calico -Gold Doily

Studio Calico Transfers (Gold rub on Stars)

Studio Calico Potty People Wood Veneer

Faber Castell Gelatos - Metallic Melon, Metallic Green & Guava

My Minds Eye Enamel Dots

My Minds Eye Washi Tape (Pink with white polka dots)

Gold washi tape (unknown brand -was in a Studio Calico kit)

Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher

Gold Metallic Thread

Staz On - Timber Brown

Dear Lizzy Roller Date Stamp (pink handled one)

American Crafts Slick Writer - Brown

Bella Distressing Tool (purchased from Spotlight)

Photos will be up shortly.

Designing PL pages in Silhouette Studio

Here is another video tutorial showing you how I laid out all the elements to make my 2014 title page for my Project Life album.

You can download the Design A template for Silhouette Studio here.

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day!

Deb

How I sort My PL Photos

So the other day I started sorting through some of my photos in iPhoto and exporting them to my desktop and thought why not make a video to show you how I organise my photos. 

So here it is a video on showing you just that!

Thanks for dropping by and have a crafty day!

Deb