September Elite kit preview

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the September 2010 Scrapbookheaven Elite Kit

these amazing kits are on pre-sell and are almost sold out! 

The kit is designed to be a minibook kit, but I did layouts using the beautiful chipboard.

{cardstock is from my stash, not the kit}

this page was inspired by one of my hubby's books, you never know were you will find inspiration :)

I stamped the kraft paper with several different stamps and inks.

you can see a pic of the books cover HERE 

This LO is the sample for my challenge this month.... each month every DT member posts a challenge in the forum. This month I am challenging you to use the same picture on your LO more than one time. I will have several examples up on the boards, hopefully tomorrow :)

August at Scrapbook Heaven

I can't believe that it is already August! Just one more month of summer vacation left, time to start thinking about going back to school.......
This months elite kit from scrapbook heaven is perfect for both back to school and last minute summer pictures

There are only 4 of these kits left at only $24.99 so hurry... HERE 

Scrapbook Heaven also has a great petite kit this month, it reminds me of a sunny day at the beach or a kids lemonade stand ....pure summer :)

These kits are only $17.99....HERE 

This month the staff has TWO great crops planned, one will be a sketch crop and one will be a card crop... stay tuned for details 

My sketch

Just posted my sketch at the crop, the DT will be posting new sketches all weekend :)

                                       

Sizzling Summer Sketch Crop

Scrapbook Heaven 

Welcome, friends! Are you already tired of summer? OR if you live on the other side of the world are you tired of the cold? Well, we've got just the thing for your 'summer/winter' blues! A SIZZLING sketch crop! 

We will be posting sketches through out the day on Friday (July 16) and Saturday (July 17) for your inspiration! AND because we wanna keep it fresh you will actually have 2 chances for the grand prize with EACH SKETCH!!!!! So, yup....you can actually complete each sketch TWICE BUT there is a catch....(you know there has to be a catch)....

With each sketch there will also be a 'challenge' posted. You MAY complete two layouts for each sketch this time! Your choice, one with the sketch, and then one with the challenge! BUT if you use BOTH of them for each time you MUST TURN,FLIP, or MIRROR the sketch! For example, if you use the sketch and the challenge on one layout then want to complete it again, you MUST TURN, FLIP or MIRROR it for a second one, even if you are just doing the sketch on the second one. If you are solely doing the 'challenge' part then you don't have to, you will just need to complete the challenge!

We wanna see you guys SCRAP!!!!!

Post a quick "hello" here to let us know you're playing.

Just a couple of guidelines:
~ New layouts only, please
~ Layouts must be at least 8x8 or larger.
~ Please upload your layout in the gallery and post a link or your image in the forum post.Layouts will ONLY be counted if they are linked in the challenge post.
~ No combining challenges or sketches!
~ All layouts are due on July 28, midnight EST

July kit reveal

This was my first month working with a kit from Scrapbook Heaven, and it totally rocked! I worked with the elite kit this month, perfect for 4th of July or Canada Day pictures, it also works for summer photos. There are a few more kits available for presell, so don't wait!

I still have tons of kit to work with and a few more LOs to post, so check back in a few days for some more inspiration! 

July Sketch Crop Scrapbook Heaven ♥

Welcome, friends! Are you already tired of summer? OR if you live on the other side of the world are you tired of the cold? Well, we've got just the thing for your 'summer/winter' blues! A SIZZLING sketch crop! 

We will be posting sketches through out the day on Friday (July 16) and Saturday (July 17) for your inspiration! AND because we wanna keep it fresh you will actually have 2 chances for the grand prize with EACH SKETCH!!!!! So, yup....you can actually complete each sketch TWICE BUT there is a catch....(you know there has to be a catch)....

With each sketch there will also be a 'challenge' posted. You MAY complete two layouts for each sketch this time! Your choice, one with the sketch, and then one with the challenge! BUT if you use BOTH of them for each time you MUST TURN,FLIP, or MIRROR the sketch! For example, if you use the sketch and the challenge on one layout then want to complete it again, you MUST TURN, FLIP or MIRROR it for a second one, even if you are just doing the sketch on the second one. If you are solely doing the 'challenge' part then you don't have to, you will just need to complete the challenge!

We wanna see you guys SCRAP!!!!!

Post a quick "hello" here to let us know you're playing.

Just a couple of guidelines:
~ New layouts only, please
~ Layouts must be at least 8x8 or larger.
~ Please upload your layout in the gallery and post a link or your image in the forum post.Layouts will ONLY be counted if they are linked in the challenge post.
~ No combining challenges or sketches!
~ All layouts are due on July 28, midnight EST

Scrapbook Heaven "Dad's and Grad's Crop and Hop"

So glad you have stopped by for the Scrapbook Heaven "Dads and Grads" Blog Hop & Crop. If you have no idea what I am talking about, check out the details here!

I would like to show you a fun card/gift card or money holder that would be perfect for the Grads in your life.... Or for a dad (you could fill it with coupons created by the kids) 

This 4 pocket card is made out of a business sized envie 

okay, you should be able to click on this pic and make it bigger to see the dimensions...

You want to seal the envelope and them trim the ends to make it 9inches long. The create a fold line 4inches over from the left

when folded it will be uneven

and you should have created two pockets

using a circle punch or by hand cut out a notch in the top of each pocket, this will make it easier to remove the tags or gift cards/money placed the pockets before giving 

inking the edges of your envie to match your chosen papers, cover the outside pocket and the inside of each pockets with pattern paper

Now you are going to create the top pockets:

1st strip for the pockets is 3"x11 3/4" 

with folds at 3/4"   3"   4" and 4" remaining 

 

2nd strip for pockets is 3"x4 1/4" 

with folds at 3/4" and 3" with 1/2" remaining

fold direction for long piece, you want the side of the paper that you want visible on top

fold for short piece (1/2" flap is now on the lefthand side)

Join the two strips as show above (click on pic)

the 1/2" flap on the short piece hooks under the 4" flap on the long piece creating a W shape

closed W....now is the time to round corners or use boarder punches on strips

open up the card and glue the folded strips on bottom pocket, 1/2" from the fold line. The flaps (now boarder punched) will fold over the front and back of the card when closed.

you can cover the topside of the bottom pocket with a strip of paper anytime during this step. once the top pockets are in-place glue the card closed (glue the top pocket down ontop of the bottom pocket) 

 

you will need to glue down the flaps from the top pockets

be sure to ink and cover the back with paper, and then glue down the pocket flap

Now just decorate and add tags-journaling cards-money-giftcards........

Now it’s your turn! Create a project using this tutorial and upload it to the Scrapbook Heaven Gallery or post a link to your project on this blog post by June 25th. One lucky random winner will be selected to receive a prize 

Be sure to return to the Scrapbook Heaven Blog tomorrow to see what your next stop is.

Dads and Grads Blog hop and Crop

It’s June and for many that means Father’s Day and Graduations. To help you honor the dads and grads in your life, Scrapbook Heaven has organized a "Dads and Grads Blog Hop & Crop." 

This event will start on June 11th and run through June 19th. Visit Scrapbook Heaven's each day and you'll be directed to the next stop on the Blog Hop. Our DT will be sharing loads of inspirational sketches, layouts, and project how-to’s. You’ll have a full week to work on each project and get it uploaded for a chance at some fabulous prizes -- one every day! 

We hope you will play along with us! See you on the 11th at the Scrapbook Heaven Blog.

flower power crop

I just finished my first challenge at the Flower Power Crop (get all the deets below :) )

Scrapbook Heaven has done it again!! The Design Team has put together an amazing assortment of tutorials featuring flowers!! Have you ever wondered how to make the flowers you see on other peoples layouts? Join us for our 3 day on-line “FLOWER POWER” event and create flowers you will be proud to add to your next project! 

When: Friday May 14th – Sunday May 16th

Bring a friend and receive an extra entry for the grand prize!
Share this with your Facebook friends for yet another entry!!

Sign in and let us know you're playing along!

Just a couple of guidelines:
~ New projects only, please 
~ Project may be a layout, card or altered item
~ Please upload your project in the gallery and post a link or your image in the forum post. Projects will ONLY be counted if they are linked in the challenge post.
~ No combining, please 
~ All projects are due on May 28th, 4pm EST

a sweet son and scrappy news

Okay, first things first...... 

the summer DT for Scrapbook Heaven was announced today  ...  And guess who made it???

ME!!! 

all of the new DT:

MICHELLE - lifemadecreations-MichelleN
APRIL - michellehum-April
HAYDEE 
TERESA - teresamatz

congrats ladies :)

okay, now for a LO

this one was for a challenge at Scrapbook Heaven, using a touch of glitter. My very sweet Benny made these stars and wanted me to scrapbook with them, so TA-DA

there is just a small touch of glitter, I didn't want to outshine those awesome stars :) 

I gave the robot a heart of gold, just like Ben's 

Scrapbook Heaven April 23rd sketch

Had lots of fun working with the current sketch over at scrapbook heaven

a little bit of hidden journaling ♥ and lots of glimmermist

                                                                              

Spring in my Step Blog hop

Welcome to Scrapbook Heaven's "Spring in my Step" blog hop!! Thanks so much
for joining us! We are excited to be hosting our FIRST ever blog hop!

If you just happened by my blog and didn't realize a blog hop was taking
place, please go back to Scrapbook Heaven and start the Hop. Our members
have some wonderful inspiration to share with you.....

and also, some prizes
:-)

Our theme is "Spring in my Step". We'll be sharing a variety of Spring-y
projects with you.

I chose to do a Layout based on the April 9th Sketch at Scrapbook Heaven. If you would like to see the sketch, check out the message board , Here

I just got a big box of Sassafras Lass and I can't stop working with it! It's so bright and fun, perfect to chase away the winter blahs :)

I also want to give away some yummy blog candy!!! To be entered in the drawing you need to follow my blog and then leave a comment.

Our blog hop will run from today, April 17th until April 20th. Invite your
friends to play along! Be sure to check out all of the blogs, you never know were you will find some blog candy....

We'll be drawing for prizes on Wednesday, the 21st

Your next stop in our Hop is Stacy

ALI EDWARDS

We are so excited to be able to announce our upcoming chat with ALI EDWARDS.

She has graciously agreed to come and chat with YOU.
Where: Serendipity Scrapbooks chat room (under general chat) www.serendipityscrapbooks.com
When: August 19, 2008 Time: 9 pm EST, 8 pm CST, 7 pm Mtn, 6 pm PST

This is the perfect timing to chat with Ali Edwards and learn more about her new book that will be coming out in August. Sharing Your Story: Recording Life's Details with Mini Books by Ali Edwards Discover the fun, fast and easy way to capture and document the everyday moments of your life. With CK lifestyle editor Ali Edwards’ expertise, you’ll learn how to record the important stories of your life, store the memorabilia that matters, track the special events, make memorable gifts and more—all in the beautiful and doable format of mini books. You’ll love the dozens of practical and meaningful book ideas for every occasion. 164 pages. Available August 2008.
If you are new or unfamiliar with Ali, here is a little bit about her and her accomplishments.
An advocate for not making things more complicated than they need to be & embracing imperfection, Ali shares cool concepts, design, and project ideas in her idea books: A Designer’s Eye for Scrapbooking, A Designer’s Eye for Scrapbooking with Patterned Paper, Life Artist, and Sharing Your Story: Recording Life's Details with Mini Books (available August 2008). You can also find Ali's monthly column in Creating Keepsakes magazine: Studio A "I started scrapbooking in 2002 as a way to organize all the stuff I collected after the birth of my son. It has become so much more than an organizational process for me - it has let me find my own personal passion and voice. It has become all about the process of capturing life and creating art." Well known for her signature style of everyday-life scrapbooking, Ali is a highly sought-after workshop instructor. She travels the US and internationally conducting classes and inspiring students to tell their stories fearlessly. Ali lives in Eugene, Oregon. She enjoys travel, reading, politics, and spending time with her husband and son. You can read more about Ali on her blog http://aliedwards.typepad.com/ We are so excited and can't wait to see you there!!!