I really enjoy giving cards to family and friends. Cards are perfect way to send birthday wishes, celebrate a special event, or even to just say hello to someone. I always try to have a selection of homemade cards on hand to give out for any of these occasions. I’ve noticed my supply of cards has been getting a bit low and committed myself to making a few cards to bolster it up. Birthday invitations is the type of card I'm sharing today. I am also sharing a tip on how to create your own custom background.Birthday invitations has been on my mind lately. I have three birthday parties to plan all within the next month. Instead of buying cards at the store, I decided to make my own design. I kept the invitation simple, but customized the background to represent the theme of my daughters birthday party. It will also be easy to take my design and change out the colors to work for … [Read more...]
Double Page Layout Tips
Hello!!! Cynthia aka MrsPeel here! I hope everyone is well and having a great day! So, lets talk about double pagers! We have an amazing challenge this month for double page layouts, also called two page spreads. The challenge is hosted by someone who is more than a talent at it: HeatherB. Heather has been one of my main inspirations for scrapping since 2010. I also got the double page bug! When I posted one of my last spreads in the gallery, some people suggested I should write a post about how to get good results. Technically, I don't think we can call this a tutorial, but I can give you tips that will work in almost any style! I hope you find this useful! For the May Style Challenge, Heather made this wonderful double page layout.What is a double page spread?I would start by explaining my concept of a double page spread. It is scrapping two pages, side by side … [Read more...]
How to Incorporate QR Codes Into Memory Keeping
QR codes have been around for several years. Since the 90s to be exact. While using QR codes is not new technology. It just so happens that some new ideas for using QR codes in the memory keeping process were brought to light during a Lilypad Chat and I am eager to share them. Today we are sharing them here on the blog. For those that may be new to QR codes, let's start by explaining more about them.What is a QR Code?As described by wikipedia, a QR code (Quick Response code) is a two dimensional matrix code originally designed for the automotive industry. The code is a machine readable, optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached. A QR code consists of pixels arranged in a square grid on a white background, which can be read by a QR reader.How do you create a QR Code?You can do a quick internet search and find a wide array of … [Read more...]
December Project Parade – Part 1 of 2
Hello and welcome to the December Project Parade! Last months parade (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) was so much fun!We are back again this month with a Holiday theme! This month we are thinking ahead to the holiday season and taking some time to reflect on reasons to be thankful. This month you can join on the fun and recreate your own projects, like those seen in the parade. Just visit the December Project Parade category and shop for these products at a 20% discount.Lets get this parade started! The parade begins with Winter Traditions by Etc. by Danyale.Susanne created a stunning layout using the kit. Her precious layout shows us how to use a minimal amount of elements while still create a statement with them. Also using smaller amounts of a busy patterned paper allowed the photo to still be the focus of the page.Next up is the fun kit Storyteller December Riley : Christmas Mini … [Read more...]
Halloween Project Parade Series: Part 3 of 3
Today is the last segment of our Halloween Project Parade! The parade has been a howling good time for all. It's sad to see the end of the parade, but just think of all the wonderful inspiration, tips, and tricks you have received! Before we finish off this parade lets enjoy a few more of those amazing projects the Polly's have brewed up for you all! Shivani used I Put a Spell on You by Allison Pennington to create a stunning layout.Shivani says, "I have use a bit of photo dispersion technique to get movement on my page and partial extraction. Repeating the diamond shapes gives a nice harmony to the page." Suzanne created a stunning layout with Superstitious by Pink Reptile Designs.Suzanne's use of scattered triangles behind the picture really draw your eye to the subject.Trista created this cute "You've been Booed" treat box using Zombeenies by Kate … [Read more...]
Halloween Project Parade Series: Part 2 of 3
Farrah created some fun globes using Amy Wolff's Sleepy Hallow kit.Farrah's tip: Use transparency film and clear Christmas bulbs to create spooooooky halloween globes.Kim created a card using Frank 'n Friends by Kate Hadfield. Kim cut out a few of the fun doodles to create this fabulous card.Lori created some fun Halloween treats using Kate Hadfield's Oogly Boogly.Lori's tip: These images worked really well with the Silhouette Cameo Print & Cut.Kim used Spooky Street and Joodle Strips 4 from Kate Hadfield for her Halloween project.Kim used her Silhouette Cameo for a print and cut Halloween Countdown.Cynthia created a digital layout with That's Scary! by Little Butterfly Wings.Cynthia did such a lovely job blending so many elements on this page.Cristina used Amber LaBau and Sara Gleason's Thirty-One to create … [Read more...]