Rev'vd Up And Ready To Go !

Potential Guest Designers have started their engines. Submission have been rolling in for the ScrapbookSuppliesDirect first ever GUEST DESIGNER. If you would like to be considered in the call, please hop over to ScrapbookSuppliesDirect and register. Once registered you'll be able to upload your images for submission, ITS JUST THAT EASY! All the details have been posted on the site. Could YOU be the first. You have from now until the 15th to upload your most amazing creations. This call is open for scrapbook pages, cards and altered arts. Come on over.

Does YOUR blog need candy?

Sarah has some candy just for your blog! She's got a bloggy banner she's giving away at her site. All you have to do is leave her a comment. If you want more details.... check out The Scrampin Mama. You'll be glad you did.

Tag.... I'm It!

Hit with a nomination for the.... BRILLIANT WEBLOG PREMIO 2008 Award. I was nominated by Illyse for this awesome award ..... check it out ... isn't it cool!

Here’s some rules we must follow though …..

• Post the logo on your blog.


• Add a link to the person who awarded you (this would be me, Scrappy)


• Nominate 7 other worthy bloggers.


• Add links to their blogs on yours.


• Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.
  
  

Let’s have some fun!

Thank you Illyse for brightening my day and my blog.

I nominate……

1. Donna. She’s an awesome gal who does some amazing altered arts. You’ve just got to check her out and she’s on Etsy. She runs a website called PaperTreasures.com


2. MissySue. She’s a great person and awesome mother! I met her on PaperTreasures.com


3. Kimmie. She’s a bella beauty! I met her on TallyScrapper. Oh so sweet.


4. Loreen. I just discovered this blog and thin it’s great. She’s a new friend I hope will become an old friend.


5. GutterGirlz. This is an awesome group. They host challenges to let your inner demons out! They've done some pretty kewl things with pantyhose I tell ya!


6. Sarah. She's got some great cards and is a kindred spirit (loves Stampin Up, a SAHM of two kids just like me). She's got some great blog candy right now too (blog banner).


7. Inkster. Cause she always seems to be havin' fun and creating something!
   

Leave me a comment so I know that you were here! Hugs to all my peeps that keep me postin!

~Susan

Guest Designer Call

I've been moderating at ScrapbookSuppliesDirect for some time now. I've watched the sight morph into a great little community. We have periodic contests, ongoing monthly challenges and have had some awesome prizes, most recently, the Photobook Maker by Unibind. Now, we've gone and done it again.... we're seeking a monthly Guest Designer. Could it be you?

How to Apply for Scrapbook Supplies Direct's Team

1. Sign up for membership at ScrapChat (if you're not already a member)



2. Upload some of your current layouts, cards or altered art items to the ScrapGallery to showcase some of your work, (the more the merrier [minimum of three items], the better we can see your work - and we have lots of room, so show us your stuff!)



3. Send the Site Admin a batch of chocolate chip cookies (some say this is optional). Please do not upload layouts that have already been published elsewhere without making clear, concise notation.



4. PM the Design Team Manager, Scrappy Doo 2 U, the following information:

• Your name and User ID



• Your location (Currently our call is limited to Domestic USA residents unless other arrangements have been made. Great Britian and Canadian residents may inquire using our contact form or through the ScrapChat Forum. )



• Website address of your current blog, website & galleries, if any



• Brief history or bio about yourself



• List of specialty tools you own (ie: Cricut, Cuttlebug, Pazzles, etc)
  

There's so much more to discover, hop over to SSD and register today. Upload your creations into the DESIGN TEAM GALLERY for consideration. We will be accepting entries through 8/15/2008. A Guest Designer will be chosen on/around the 2oth. More details (Guest Designer Duties & Perks) will be posted here and on the site shortly.

Tell your pals, Share the love, LINK TO US ... go ahead, snag the image at the top of the post!

Fuze'd with Fun

Here's a little something I pulled together for an altered item challenge on TallyScrapper. The idea behind this challenge was to take something not designed to store scrapbooking supplies and convert it. I just love the sleek design on this bottle and had to use this for my creation. I used the paper I used was Prima Marketing's Notion (#602208). I used Stampin-Up Dimensional Glaze to pop the dark dots on the patterned paper. I just absolutely love the little flower ontop of the lid.

Packing Tape Transfer Technique

You can add this awesome technique to almost anything. I have used a black and white photocopy here and placed it on cardstock, although color copies work well, too. This simple, yet wonderful technique will add character to any creation. I have used this technique on chipboard titles and layouts.



Supplies List

Clear Packing Tape

Warm Water

Copy of Photograph

Bone Folder

Cardstock/Chipboard




Class is in session, grab a seat and let's get started.

First make a color or black and white copy of your photos to use in this technique. You can darken or lighten image on copier to make you image as light or bold as desired. You may wish to have a ghost image and lighten your copy considerably. You can also increase/decrease size of desired image. The choice is up to you. Just understand that you MUST use a toner based machine. An ink jet printer will NOT work. Something else to consider is that if you have a clock or words in your photograph you will need to mirror the image otherwise the clock or words will appear backwards on your transfer.






Cut the photocopy to desired size and place image side against sticky side of packing tape.

Burnish with bone folder (Popsicle stick will work great too).











Place in warm water for approximately 1 minute.

Remove and place on work surface, sticky side up! With your fingers gently rub away the paper until gone, if necessary apply more water.

Your image has transferred to the tape and should have retained some of it's stickiness for applying to your cardstock/chipboard. If more stickiness is desired, a spray vellum adhesive works well.

Viola! You are done.

(shhhhhhh, just don't tell my son I put his photo on PINK paper!)

Scrumptous Candy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ila has some amazing blog candy right now! Magnolia Stamps has given her a truly scrumptous stamp set from their Tilda & Edwin Collection AND they're to die for! You'll just love them once you get a taste! Hit ILA'S blog and check it out for your chance! They're so yummy .... check them out....

Something so Yummy

There’s some super duper sweet candy out there!

MuffyVan has got some serious blog candy going on!

She had a great day and hit 1k in a day!

To celebrate, she's going to blast some lucky person with

these yummy cupcakes from Unity Stamps!

Wouldn't they look amazing drizzled with a little bling?

She's even taking it one step further. She's about to hit the 50k TOTAL hits and is giving away two RAK's. Check her out... she's got some great content on her blog.

How to Make Paper Leather

We can never find the perfect textured paper.... atleast I can't without driving to Timbucktu or placing a huge order from somewhere for quantities I don't need.


Well today you will be learning about adding texture to your own cardstock. This is so simple, you'll wonder why I thought of it first .... remember I'm just a dumb blonde! LOL! Okay, everyone take ther seat ... class is in session.....



Supply List

Misting Bottle filled with water
Cardstock (your choice of color)
Rolling Pin (optional)
Cats Eye Fluid Chalk (Optional)
Iron (Optional)






Step One

Place your cardstock on a waterproof work surface, and lightly cover one side of cardstock with water - do not saturate. Note: Some cardstocks will bleed their color, test paper first to make sure that this will not occur.

Step Two



Gently crunch cardstock into a ball. Unfold carefully and repeat crunching process several times. Avoid tearing your cardstock as you work.












Step Three


After you have reached the desired texture, flatten paper down with rolling pin (or hands) and allow to dry. I allowed mine to dry overnight.


<----FINISHED CARDSTOCK FLATTENED, STILL MOIST













<------FINISHED CARDSTOCK DRY

One Step Further:


If you're in a hurry or you want a slightly different look, you can lightly iron the paper. The texture will remain. Additionally, you can also use your cats eye fluid chalks across the ridges in your paper leather just before ironing it.

I want Candy ....... (and Free Fonts)

I was so excited to find that ScrapNFonts had released yet another 20 fonts for free.

They're very awesome and load quick.....

visit ScrapNFonts and snag 'em up while they last.

While I'm at it I managed to find some BLOG CANDY.

Go check out ScrapBitz for more details.

You'll be so glad that you did.... it's the sweetest stuff!

Shhhhhhh ... It's a secret!

I've got a secret!
Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone though!

This is just between me and you! I've heard a rumor floating around that ScrapbookSuppliesDirect is adding some new features!
Here it is ......

*They're Adding a Design Team.*
Wanna know the secret ....click and drag your cursor between the two astricks (*).

Leave a comment if you want updates to when scrap entries will begin being accepted. I'll post details as I uncover them!

SCRAP HAPPY AND HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

U Da Bomb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well we've made it safely through another 4th of July with out blowing up anything or losing any fingers. We had a mundane kinda 4th, nothing special, but the kids had an absolute blast honing their pyro skills. They bought an arsenal of fireworks, but seemingly favored the 100 SECOND SMOKE BOMB! Man that thing wouldn't quit, not to mention smoked out da 'hood! One of my boys even fumigated the grass (trying to smoke out the mosquitos) and another jumped on his bike and rode around. We're not sure if it was to escape the smoke, share it with other people or pretend his bike had jet propulsion! From their pyro play and love of da bomb, I created this layout...... Hope ya like!

My Crush!

I recently created a layout with a theme that revolved around CRUSHES! My hubba-hubba is Sean Connery. I mean the man is like a fine wine ... the older he gets the more hansome he gets. He's been in over 66 films to date!

Blog Candy!!!!!

Lorren's celebrating her blog hits by giving the gifts to us!

She will be choosing ONE lucky scrapper to receive a $25 gift certificate

to her store.......WISH ON A SCRAP!

Check out her site and her store!

You'll be glad that you did!

Well Poooh & a Whoo Hoo!

First the well poooooh! I didn't make the TallyScrapper DT, but that sure won't discourage me from trying again AND Again. Persistence pays off for stalkers (sometimes). I just realize that I was up against some really talented gals! So to those gals that make the DT ... CONGRATULATIONS and I can't wait to see what you bring us for your tour of duty.

Now the Whoo Hoo! On my challenge I participated in about "HAPPINESS IS..." on Tally....... I placed second. Not first, but I had some stiff competition! Whoo hoo! Still happy with second!

I've also just noticed that GutterGirlz has their new prompt in play! Hmmmmm, has my wheels turning .... so many possibilities! Check them out!