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

Scrap Friends Candy Giveaway

Right now Scrap Friends are having a Candy Giveaway! Head on over to their blog  and you'll find the details on how to enter. Here is a pic of the Candy Giveaway:

The competition closes 15th December and is open to everyone!

If you have never been over there before be sure too, they have some cool challenges, an awesome design team and above excellent customer service (I'm in no way affiliated, just giving my honest opinion)

You can get to their site via the Scrap Friends button on the right hand side of this page or this link:

Scrap Friends Candy Giveaway

Until next time, I hope you are staying crafty

Deb

An Update

I just wanted to provide a quick update today. Life got a little crazy here the last couple of weeks so I didn't finish my last Silhouette project before Halloween (it's a Halloween box card which I still may do)

So I'm currently working on my next project which is a requested shape from the SOS. The request is from Katy and you can find her at http://kthames.blogspot.com.au . She has several free Silhouette Studio files to download and use and they are pretty darn cool!

So here is the shape I'm working with at the moment;

I'm hoping to have the video tutorial up next week, so be sure to come back and check it out!

Don't forget to pick up your free shape at the SOS!

Until next time, I hope you are staying crafty!

Deb

P.S Don't forget you can Request A Shape from the SOS for me to make a project. Just click on the Request A Shape at the top of the page!

Halloween Step Card Using the Silhouette Cameo

It's taken me a while to really get back into crafting after having my fourth baby and my craft room has moved twice into two different rooms in the house.

So I'm excited to share this Halloween Step Card I designed in Silhouette Studio and cut with the Cameo.

Here is the video of how I put it together:

Now onto all the info:

The shapes I used:

A2 Lori Whitlock Scalloped Centre Step Card - Design ID: #42687 (Lori Whitlock)

Raven Vintage Jack-O-Lantern - Design ID: #48192 (Glitz Design)

Raven Banner - Design Id: #48184 (Glitz Design)

Glitz Paper Raven Triangles (patterned paper) - Design ID: #48195 (Glitz Design)

Products I Used:
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Black Soot
Ranger Glossy Accents
Foam adhesive
Bazzill Cardstock

If you are new to using Silhouette Studio and your Silhouette Machine you may find these links helpful:

Silhouette America Video Tutorials

Kerri Bradford Studio  (Awesome classes on learning about all about the Silhouette)

Doodling Debbie-You Tube (Shares tips and tricks about Silhouette Studio)

Silhouette Plus Forum (share your projects or ask other members for help)

Here are the links to the videos I mentioned in my video:


Lori Whitlock's Video Tutorial on Step Cards

Margaret Wilburn Video Tutorial Cropping a Background Away

Ok, thats it from me today!! Don't forget you can request a shape from the Silhouette Online Store, I'll try my best to make a project from it!

Hope you are all having a very crafty day!

Deb

Silhouette Stamping Material and Custom Stamps

G'day! I've been pretty slack posting on the blog, life is crazy hectic with a baby who doesn't like to sleep!

I'm here today to talk about Silhouettes' Stamping Material! I received it yesterday and got to playing straight away! 

I was highly impressed with the durability of the Stamp Material!

Here are a few cuts that I've already done.

I loved that it cut out the fine details and thin parts on the hello word. 

I highly recommend using a stamp press with your custom stamps. As the stamp material is not that thick, I found with the stamp press I got a better impression of the stamped images.

Heres a pic of the stamps all inked up. It is hard not to get ink on the surface of the stamp press because of how thin the material is  but don't worry it does not transfer onto the paper when you stamp.

and here is the result of the stamp images. The splotchy parts are my fault as I didn't apply even pressure on some parts.

I also have some pics of the stamped images and the different types of inks I used. It seems pigment and chalk ink work best!

I didn't think the Stampin' Up ink would work but tried it anyway and I think it gives a good distressed look if that is what you want to acheive!

And here is how I'm storing my custom stamps, in a clear CD case. (Yes I kept the negative of the hearts, could be useful as a mask)

I also got some Printable Cotton Canvas as well for the Silhouette and will let you know what I think of that after I use it.

That's it from me today. I hope you are having a very crafty day.

Deb

Shapes used to make stamps;

Hearts: Design ID #17176

Polaroid Photo Frame: Design ID #18096

Hello Hey Hi: Design ID #46981