Stamping with Acrylic Paint

(Image by Northridge Media)

I love stamping on layouts (although I haven't done it for awhile). There is a great little tutorial on the Scrapbook Trends blog on the perfect technique. Be sure to check it out here.

BIG Teresa Collins Reveal!!

UPDATED!! The winner has been chosen and sadly it wasn't me. :(

But, Teresa Collins has posted a demo video on YouTube showing how her stampmaker works. It looks so easy! Check it out here. This machine will retail for $169.99 What do you think? Would you get one?


Check this out! Teresa Collins just announced on her blog today her new machine debuting at CHA that allows you to make your own stamps! Really!! How cool is that? And to top it off, she is giving one away free on her blog. Make sure to leave a comment and she will draw a random winner. (Hopefully by the time you are reading this, it's not too late). Check it all out here. Good luck!

Photo Ideas-Road Trip

Going on a road trip this summer? Becky Higgins has some great suggestions for some fun photos you can take to document the experience. Check it out here.

Photo courtesy of The Tahoe Guy on Flickr.

CHA Sneak Peeks!

Well, it has begun! I love seeing sneak peeks of beautiful new products that lead up to CHA. I find it so inspiring to see the latest and greatest from a variety of manufacturers and the anticipation really makes me want to create something fabulous! Many websites are posting sneak peeks from a number of manufacturers. The Scrap Review is a great place to see up-to-date peeks. Here are a few of my favorites so far...

3 Bugs in a Rug

Pink Paislee

Glitz Design

Tim Holtz Stamps

Prima

I can't wait!!!

Unity Stamp Co. Giveaway!

Hey! Hop on over the the CK blog where you can be entered for a chance to win $500 worth of product from Unity Stamp Company!

Have a great weekend!

Happy 4th of July!

I love America! As the celebration of Independence Day approaches, I realize I don't have many layouts documenting my patriotism. That's gotta change!

In the meantime, here's a layout I made last year based on a sketch I saw on The Scrap Review. Emilie Ahern wrote the article, but I'm not sure who to credit the sketch to. (I can't find the post now). Emilie created a digital version of this sketch...


...I created mine with paper (and ribbons and stickers):

The photos are 2" square, so it allows you to fit lots on this page (9 to be exact)!

All paper, stickers, and ribbon are Adornit by Carolee's Creations.

I love adding texture to a layout, even if it's subtle, like a row of stitching or a snippet of ribbon.

A Making Memories clip finishes it off...

So, how about you? Have you documented your love for your country? If not, I challenge you to do it this month.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July everyone!

Paradise

Bo Bunny just announced auditions for their Design Team here. Hmmm....should I or shouldn't I?

On another note, I ran across this super cute summertime layout today. It reminds me of where we are going this weekend. I can't wait! I will give you a hint...

Mmmmmm....Paradise!