So for the MyGrafico challenge, it was anything goes. We got to play with Christmasy Stamps and Let it Snow Digital Paper.  Once again I did a digi layout. My layout came from JessicaSprague.com, Photoshop Friday #26. I even used her tutorial, that comes along with the layout, on how to create soft glow photos.

Both photos were taken last year at little one’s storytime. The first one is with the Children’s librarian, Bev, that does the storytime with the kids. We made Bev the hat she is wearing as a Christmas gift.  The second one is of the head librarian, Nancy, dressed as Mrs.Claus. The kids always get a coloring book and a candy cane.

Here the same layout but using Traditional Damask digi papers.

         Thanks for stopping by!

                     Amber

If you are looking for my sneak peek Our Craft Lounge post, You can find it here as you DON’T want to miss it!

So this week at MyGrafico we got to play with Cupcake Cuties - Autumn Tags and Borders & the Give Thanks Autumn Elements. Our challenge was a Color challenge in of course Autumn Colors.

My layout came from JessicaSprague.com. I used digi paper Falling for Autumn Paper Pack by Cupcake Cuties and the Autumn Tags (the leaf borders).

Obviously these pictures are from a while back as my baby is now 4 yrs old! lol  I left the area under Grateful blank for now as I don’t know what journaling if any I want to put there.

So have you enjoyed seeing what I have made using MyGrafico’s images? How would you like to be on the team? Now is your chance!

        
            Thanks for stopping by!

                    Amber

So this week we were challenged to use Metal over at MyGrafico. We were also asked to use (digital) Wild West Quotes by Tainted Sweets and were also given Western Bandana Digital Paper Pack by Cupcake Cuties to use if we could.

I had an idea but wasn’t exactly sure how I wanted to do it so I decided I’d try to do it completely DIGITAL! Now I’ve never done anything completely digital so I figured I had better Google my idea first. So what did I Google?  “How to make a Wanted Poster” and found this great site. It even included links to download the tileable wood texture (by ftourini isis on deviantArt) and Paper (by Andrew C.). In step by step details from the site and using Photoshop, I was able to create my poster. There were a few steps that I didn’t follow as I knew how to do them and I do them just a little differently. But I did learn how to “tear” and “burn” my paper.

Added WANTED from Wild West Quotes till it fit my paper. I completely cut out my son from a picture and positioned him on my page, making him appear “behind” the word WANTED. I then added “Little Buckaroo” also from the Wild West Quotes at the bottom of the poster.  For my metal, I made “nails” using the Crumble Metal Styles.

Look how great the Wild West Quotes work on a digital Poster: 

WANTED … “LITTLE BUCKAROO”

I love how it turned out and that I didn’t need to ask my hubby for help at all (as he works with Photoshop all day long)!  Now this doesn’t mean I’m turning complete digital for scrapbooking etc but it’s nice to know that I can do it if I have the desire to one day. (which after this I just might have to start!)

So what about you? Have you ever tried making a digital layout or page? Do you have a favorite site that gives great step by step directions? Anything you’d be willing to share with a newbie digital scrapbooker?

             Thanks for stopping by!

                       Amber

I loved today's sketch challenge214 on SCS!! So simple (that is if you make it, of course i used stuff that had to dry so my card took all day!! go figure! lol).

I used an alphabet set that is being released from MFT tonight, Bling 'Bet. There are 'spots' on the letters that allow you to fill them with 'bling' if you wish. I used cotton candy stickles to fill the 'spots'. I also cut out the letters individually and then used Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots to make them different hieghts.

How do you like all that design paper?? Guess what?? It's DIGITAL!! From MFT, called Chocolate Kisses. After ordering it, you download it and there it is on your hard drive for you to use when ever you want. An endless supply of design paper!!

stamp: bling 'bet by mft; paper: chocolate chip, pink, white, chocolate kiss digital design paper; ink: distress ink; accs: cotton candy stickles, ribbon, heart charm, distressing tool, helmar liquid scrap dot

I almost didn't do the Try New Technique206, Recessed Window, as I had had a rough weekend and just couldn't wrap my head around it. So I saved it for the color challenge204A and after working on it for most of the day, I got it!! And actually love it!! (I know.. I'm crazy!! lol)

I used another MFT set that is being released tonight called Tea-Rific by Stephanie Frizer. I used watercolor crayons to color the image. I made my frame by using the scallop edge punch and cutting it to fit the window. Martha Stewart doily border punch was used on the digital paper. (yes, more digital paper from MFT, Stephanie Frizer Spring Collection digital paper)

I made the sentiment 'label' using the notched punch and artist pen for the faux stitching. Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots was used again on the primas and the 'label'.
stamp: tea-rific by mft; paper: cameo coral, old olive, creamy caramel, stephanie frizer spring digital collection paper; ink: black, cameo coral; accs: water color crayons, aquapainter, scallop edge punch, martha stewart doily punch, primas, brads, helmar liquid scrap dot

My Favorite Things (http://www.mftstamps.com/) is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, Februray 4th from 9-10 p.m. EST. This month there are THREE new sets being released including a Who's that Girl set that is GOING DIGITAL!Head over to the MFT forum on http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ to find out all the details and to find out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. We hope to see you there on Wednesday night.