Hump Day is even better when your favorite TLP goodies are 50% off, right? Have you checked out today's Something Old, Something New section? You must. I was looking around the gallery to see if I could get re-inspired by some new layouts made with some older products.... and naturally, I did. I was just as googly eyed at the pages with all the brand new treats! Here's what eased my eyes into a love relationship with SOSN this week.... by sucali - using Cut It Out mini vol.4 by Amy Martin by Laura - using Liatris by Z&S, Everyday by Sabrina Dupre, Cut It Out alpha by Kaye Winiecki, Layered Up In You: Stripes by Lauren Grier, & Tag 'n Taggage by Kim Jensen by pattyryccya -using Tag 'n Taggage by Kim Jensen by carolee -using Sea Glass Alpha by Tickled Pink Studio & Summer Stories by Valorie Wibbens by Hanazana1 - using … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Mind Mapping for Creative Journaling
Have you ever tried a brainstorming technique called “mind mapping”? Mind mapping is a visual method of thinking about or taking notes on a subject. I don’t remember when I first learned about it, but I remember using mind mapping several times in college for various classes. When I had trouble figuring out where to start writing a paper on a particular subject, or (more often) needed to come up with more material, I turned to mind mapping to visualize my thoughts and find connections that my usually linear-thinking brain might have overlooked. Today I’m going to give you a few ideas for ways to use mind mapping in your scrapbooking! It's a perfect fit for us creative types, and a great way to get outside that journaling box (or tag, or journal card, or neat set of hand-drawn lines!).A mind map about mind mapping from LiteMindEver been stuck at the journaling part of your layout? All … [Read more...]
June Challenges
Hooray! It's June and therefore (in my book) officially summertime, but the beginning of a new month also means it's time for new challenges for the month too. We have 7 all new challenges to spark your creativity and not only will they inspire you, you can earn up to a 30% off coupon (2 challenges = 10% off, 4 challenges = 20% off and 6 challenges = 30% off) and if you complete all 7 challenges you could win a guest spot on the Creative Team. Here are the new challenges: 1. BYOC Challenge - This month we are also lucky enough to release the BYOC goodies on the first of the month too! Angie (Angie4b1g) is hosting the BYOC challenge this month. For this challenge, you must use items from at least 3 designers and your page must have at least 90% BYOC items. Your LO can be posted to the BYOC Challenge Gallery. Here is a sample page from Angie: 2. One … [Read more...]
Member Spotlight – June Edition
Hiya! I am back with another member spotlight. We are blessed with so many amazing members here at the pad, and its so much fun to give them some love!This month we are featuring an acitive member of the board, and someone I am sure you love as well!Posts: 3,352Registered: August 2009Location: Erie ,PA is my homeMy name is Rachel (stampin_rachel) on line. I have been married for 12.5 years and I have 2 daughters – who tend to be the subject of most of my scrapbooking. I work full time as a project data manager in the pharmaceutical industry. I have 3 cats that think they own the place. My husband brews beer as a hobby, so we spend time together going to home brew competitions and festivals. Good think I enjoy drinking beer!When did you start digital scrapbooking and what do you love about it? I started digital scrapbooking at the end of 2007 after my second daughter was … [Read more...]
Member Spotlight – June Edition <3
Hiya! I am back with another member spotlight. We are blessed with so many amazing members here at the pad, and its so much fun to give them some love!This month we are featuring an acitive member of the board, and someone I am sure you love as well!Posts: 3,352Registered: August 2009Location: Erie ,PA is my homeMy name is Rachel (stampin_rachel) on line. I have been married for 12.5 years and I have 2 daughters – who tend to be the subject of most of my scrapbooking. I work full time as a project data manager in the pharmaceutical industry. I have 3 cats that think they own the place. My husband brews beer as a hobby, so we spend time together going to home brew competitions and festivals. Good think I enjoy drinking beer!When did you start digital scrapbooking and what do you love about it? I started digital scrapbooking at the end of 2007 after my second daughter was … [Read more...]