*bad photo disclaimer- look close and notice that the round window is cut out
cut it out
this is my layout, "world of crazy" which basically sums up my little family.
- cut out a window, just for fun from a layout.
- here, i cut a round window the size of the pattern in the overlay
- i machine stitched the overlay over the "hole"
- try using rub ons on the BACK of the transperency so the appear to be looking through the window
- cut off some of the scallops from the edge of the paper for an interesting look – be sure to save the lopped off scallops for another project
don’t forget to "enter" for another chance at a fun NSD prize!
what can you do with a 10 cent bag of ramen?
here is a bowl of my "too lazy to cook, ramen 2.0" while the ramen cooked, i added some fried garlic and sriracha sauce. once done, i ladled the hot soup over julliened lean beef and topped it with a hardboiled egg and some chili sprinkles, served with a squeeze of lime.
other fun additions include, spam, green onions, leftover roasted chicken, bean sprouts, baby bok choy, shrimp, corn, mixed frozen veggies, peas, diced ham, and croutons. not bad for a dime!
*disclaimer: my photo skills still lack, so it is impossible to see the texture and layers of this layout
the envelope please
try creating a layout with lots of envelopes. in this case I used a pre-printed set that came in a KOTM. however, it would only take a little more effort to create the envelopes from patterned paper or to embellish pre-made ones with stickers or rub-ons. the big white envelope has embossed dots all over it with a scalloped edge.
- simply layer your envelopes so the the openings are still accessible.
- cut the end off an envelope and use a circle punch to create a "notch"
- a tiny slit through the bottom and top of an envelope is perfect for a simple ribbon closure.
- fill the envelopes with journaling, "inside jokes", personal adice, or more pictures. in this case i will put some "out takes" in the large tabbed envelope, a personal note in one, and some of our guilty pleasures in the other.
it is hard to tell in the photo, but i also used foam tape to raise the pictures up off the layout.
*don’t forget to leave a comment to be entered into the Countdown to NSD giveaways all week.
when did WEEKENDS become "WORK-ENDS"? seems like this last weekend ended up being all work no play. worked the Warehouse sale sat morning, to come home… crash, then spend the rest of the weekend cleaning up the house and do other odd chores. kind of a bummer really. i am going to have to do something about that.
anyways, this week is my Countdown to NSD week! Starting tomorrow I will post a layout-a-day with one of my favorite tips or techniques. and each day i will giveaway a kit so you can recreate that technique yourself! just be sure to leave your comment each day. i will announce all the winners on National Scrapbooking Day! sound like fun? it will be! (a lot more fun than my lame weekend!!!)
happy monday
here i am at work… in my cube. with my new bangs. messing around when i should be working. ok, better get back to work.
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Sampler
this week’s project is what i like to call a "kitchen sink" sampler. basically… get bits and pieces of things that make you happy.. and throw them together! i happened to throw mine onto the cover of a minibook to chronical the journey my family and i took to get to where we are now.
some fun little points…
- notice the giant paperclip with and the paper flowers
- i hand stamped that twill tape
- i stamped and layered a craft stick and stuck it at the bottom of the layers
- finally, i folded the ribbon at in half and stick it through the back of the center of the flower
any one of these little embellies would be great on a page or a card. . . but together, it’s a beautiful mess, sort of like me.
First the winners of the green giveaway.
DAWN [2:18 pm] JULIA [1:09pm] ARLEEN MORALES [7:25am]
