I am in love with these digital papers and stickers by Crystal Wilkerson. So much so that I created this fun little sampler template to accomodate as many of the papers as possible. Creating the template was not hard, but it was time consuming. So I want to share it with you!
This is a layered psd file. The template does not come with the papers you see. If you like them you can grab those and more from JessicaSprague.com. (same place to go if you need help using the layered template!)
lettersqrs – Template size – 8.5×11 in 300dpi
I love to share pictures from our crazy little life on my blog. Here are some highlights of our 4th of July. But I admit, that I don’t always love creating this collage from scratch. Create templates that you can use over and over again to share highlights from special days in your life! To get you started I am sharing this simple low res template. Click here to download it.
You will need Photoshop or elements to use the template. If you need help getting started, my dear friend has a free class you can take online! http://jessicasprague.com
Enjoy.. and share!
As most are well aware, I LOVE minibooks. In fact, shaped minibooks are just about on the top of my list of things to make. However, I rarely use the books as is. I am usually adding pages, taking out pages etc. So I end up with a box full of stray pieces. They are great to on larger pages, but they also make a fun mixed and matched book of their own.
Held together with a book ring, this mini book is fun to flip through, and a great way to use up all those mini book strays.
Boutique Chic
As anyone who knows me well is aware, I love nice things… but hate to pay so much for them. In fact, I often find myself going shops like Anthropolgy fully prepared to buy something stunning – only to leave empty handed. I usually find something I love but think to myself “I could totally make that. . .” And most of the time I am right. With a little trial and error I end up creating lots of fun pieces for a fraction of the cost! {yes I buy things. sometimes I just dont have time to make it, or I just love the piece that I found. I just don’t like feeling like I am being robbed…}
Now you can too. Flower headbands are everywhere. Take a moment to make one of your very own. It is fun and easy to do. As a bonus for a limited time - CLICK HERE or the image above to download a pdf of this project as seen in the pages of Simply Handmade magazine. (April/May 2010 Issue) The magazine is full of fabulous ideas and is available in print or in digital format!
Leave a comment today and you will be entered to win a copy of this inspiring magazine.
supplies Patterned paper, stickers, journaling cards (A Walk in the Park by Echo Park Paper) kraft cardstock (bazzill)
This week’s giveaway is an Echo Park – A Walk in the Park complete kit. The sophmore line for this new paper company really hit it on the mark. This line is a richly colored line perfect for summer photos, girls, boys, and will even take you back to school and into the fall. The creative possibilities are endless. Be sure to swing by their FB Fan page and say hello. You will find lots of fun projects, inspiration, and yes.. freebies!
To win, visit the blog each day and leave a comment. Each comment is an entry for the drawing. Friday morning I will pull the lucky winner… simple and easy. Have a great weekend!
TIP: For this layout I created, I wanted to save some of the yellow patterned paper that the layout is built on. So I cut a 8×8 sqare from the very center of the page. Then, I mounted the 10×10 square of Kraft cardstock and added machine stitching. That way, I can still use the pattern that would have otherwise just been covered up!
On the most recent episode of the Paperclipping Roundtable, our topic of the day was how to use old products.
This show features Jennifer McGuire, me, and of course our hosts Noell Hyman andNancy Nally. (with our producer and resident male Izzy)
It just so happens that my pick of the week is a great tool for using up old patterned papers that you just no longer love. A pattern may be a bit outdated in full 12×12 form. But in smaller tags, cards, and labels… the pattern looks great! The new EK Success Slim Line includes some really useful/cute shapes. Be sure to listen to the show for lots of ideas from the whole panel using old items, and loving them!
This show is a lot of fun and chock full of tips and techniques.
You may also like some of these previous tips for using older product.
Remember photo corners? Check out some refreshing ways to use these stash staples.
Window shadow boxes are a great way to use up random chipboard.
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Join us FRIDAY 6/25 for a fun giveaway!
