March Scrapbooking Competition - Jan K's Entry

Well - today is the last day for you to get your entries in to our March Scrapbooking Competition. Any entries that are received prior to midnight, WILL be uploaded and eligible for the judging which will commence by members of the Design Team tomorrow. All being well, the winner will be announced on Friday.

In the mean time, here is our latest entry from Jan K - good luck in the competition!

Until next time,

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition

Paula's entry, good luck with the competition Paula

March Scrapbooking Competition - Tania & Suzzane's Entry

How wonderful to find a couple more entries in my Inbox! You are all getting so very creative with this competition and we just love seeing your entries - keep 'em coming!

This first one is from Tania!


And the second one is from Suzzane!


Good luck in the competition ladies!

Until next time,

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Bev's Entry

Here's another entry in our competition - I have to say it is so wonderful to have so many of you entering too!

This one comes from the very lovely Bev! Good luck in the competition!


Until next time - have a fantastic day everyone!

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Another Entry

An entry from Gail isn't it just gorgeous?

Good luck in the competition and don't forget, you have until MIDNIGHT on March 31st to get your entries in! Unfortunately, entries received after this time will not be eligible!

Until next time,

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Challenge - Suzan's Entry

Here's one more for the Challenge, Good luck with your entry Suzan

March Scrapbooking Competition - Susan's Entry

Goodness! Here's another fantastic entry in this month's challenge - this time from Susan! Good luck in the competition Susan!


This is where she has used the 5 requirements on her page:

• 2 PP - one as background and the other is a strip under the ribbon
• Ribbon - under photos
• 5 blooms - on ribbon
• Chippy letters - title
• Strip journalling - right of title

Until next time,

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Mel's Entry

Guess what? I have another entry for you! This time from Mel! Good luck in the competition Mel!

Keep on sending those entries in! We love seeing your work!

Until next time,

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Rachel V's Entry

With the end of the month approaching, the entries into our 'March Scrapbooking Competition; are starting to roll in! Today I'd like to share Rachel V's gorgeous page with you!

Here's a close-up of her page as well - don't you just love the colours she has used? Good luck Rachel!

Until next time,

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Rach's Entry

Well - there seems to be a lot of chatter going on about our March Monthly Competition and you've only got a few days left to get your entries in!

Here's our next one from the very talented Rach!

I can't wait to see your entry!

Shirley

Card Class

Saturday 28th March 2009
Card Class for March. Time: 1.00pm. Cost $20.00. An example of just 4 of the 10 cards you will make in this workshop. Some new techniques with the class this month, working with silicone for extra definition and height, Dimensional Magic, Tag Maker (Making Memories), paper tearing and inking. Call us to reserve a place 9749 1006.

Wednesday 25th March 2009

Class Time: 7.30pm. Cost $17.00
This class we are working with those stunning My Minds Eye Laundry Collection glitter cardstock, Sizzix die cuts, Cuttlebug dry embossing and inking. We only have a couple of seats left so hurry and call us for this class. 9749 1006.

March Scrapbooking Competition - Ruth's Entry

We have our first entry into this month's challenge and it comes from the very lovely Ruth!

I do so love the colours you have used on this one Ruth - good luck in the competition!

Now to the rest of you - I can't wait to see what you all do with this challenge! All you need to do is read this post AND this post AND this post AND this post AND FINALLY this post to find the 5 required items that must be featured on a single scrapbooking and then email your scanned or photographed image through to me no later than midnight on March 31st.

Until next time,

Shirley

March Scrappit Pack

Hello

I thought I might share another layout I created using the March Scrappit Pack.

Don't be afraid to use your patterned paper differently. There is absolutely nothing wrong with placing what you would normally do with ledger paper and place it vertically instead. It did mean that my heart was sideways, but hey, I think it adds to the overall appeal of the page.

By using a thin strip of double sided tape, I placed this beside my felt bracket and adhered the pearl strip. You could use liquid glue, however I felt this was less messy and I didn't have to wait for the glue to dry.

By running a row of machine stitching around my paper background to my card stock, I was able to cut and distress the edges to add some depth to the page.

Till next time

Over the past couple of months I have been learning a great deal about Photoshop and in particular about digital scrapbooking. Over the next couple of months I am really eager to bring you some cool links to digital freebies that I’ve found across the internet in addition to freebies I’ve created.
The first one I have for you is a Photoshop template I created. I used it to make this layout –

And here is the link to the template I created -
http://justmeandthem.typepad.com/Friends%20template.psd
Templates are the easiest and the quickest way to start working on digital layouts. They require a bit of knowledge on how to use masks but once you know how they are simple to use.
For those of you who are new to the world of digi, I’ve included a couple of great tutorial links from the internet to help you to get started.
Video tutorial –
http://www.digiscrap101.com/video/digital-scrapbooking-template
http://www.digiscrap101.com/video/digital-scrapbooking-template-1
Written templates –
http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/cgi-script/tutorials/publish/article_593.shtml
http://www.alibony.com/scraps/110708template.htm
http://www.annthegran.com/cs/blogs/digital-scrapbooking/archive/2009/02/06/using-templates-to-create-your-digital-scrapbook-layout.aspx

March Scrapbooking Competition - Day 5

Well - it's day 5 and time to announce the last of the 5 requirements in our March Scrapbooking Competition

Strip Journaling - you know - where you cut your journaling into strips and then adhere them individually to your page!

OK - that's all of the 5 requirements! Now it's time to get creative AND remember - once your single page is complete AND includes ALL 5 of the listed requirements - simply scan or digitally photograph it and send the image through to me AND I will upload here on the Scrappit Blog and you will automatically be entered into the draw to win a $10 Scrappit Shopping Voucher!

I can't wait to see all your fantastic creations!

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Day 4

Well - it's day 4 and time to announce another of the 5 requirements in our March Scrapbooking Competition

Ribbon

See you tomorrow!

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Day 3

Well - it's day 3 and time to announce another of the 5 requirements in our March Scrapbooking Competition

5 Blossoms

See you tomorrow!

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Day 2

Well - it's day 2 and time to announce another of the 5 requirements in our March Scrapbooking Competition

Chipboard Letters

See you tomorrow!

Shirley

March Scrapbooking Competition - Day 1

It's time for a little competition here at Scrappit and in order for you to participate you will need to check this blog EVERY day for the next 5 days!

You see, every day this week we will list ONE of the 5 requirements that your single scrapbooking page MUST include in order for it to be eligible to win the $10 Shopping Voucher that is up for grabs at the end of the month!

You can either choose to gather your supplies as you go along OR wait until they are all named and then get busy gathering, designing and completing your page.

NOTE: Whilst you may use other scrapbooking products on your single scrapbooking page, ALL 5 listed requirements MUST be clearly visible in order to be eligible for judging.

Once your page is complete, either scan or digitally photograph it AND send the image through to me and I will upload your entry HERE on the SCRAPPIT BLOG for everyone to enjoy and to be eligible for judging! Entries close March 31st!

So! Here is the first requirement that MUST be somewhere on your single scrapbooking page -

2 Sheets of Pattern Paper

See you all tomorrow!

Shirley

February Scrappit Now Kit

Hi Everyone

Well as promised I couldn't help myself and created another two layouts from this gorgeous kit.

If you look closely at this Layout you'll notice that I have used this design before. Take a quick tour of the 'Beginners' Guide in the Learning Centre on the Scrappit Website and you'll see an article on 'How to Use a Sketch'. This sketch is just so versatile and can be used over and over again.

My DD has decided to regress to absolutely loving Pooh Bear again after all these years. The puffy Pooh Bear had been sitting in my collection of 'must haves' for quite a few years and was finally pleased to put him to good use.

Until next time,

Wednesday 11th March

Wednesday at 7.30pm.
This class we will be creating our own accents from the gorgeous Sassafrass Lass cardstock, inking and using templates. Class requirements - Inks, tools and Glue Dots. Bookings are a must please call 9749 1006 for a seat. Cost is $15.00