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{Classes} Create Your Own Scallop Template

I know you guys have punches in your scrapbooking stash of tools and I love the scallop look in my layouts and cards. Here is simple way of using your punches and even your scraps

 

 

Create Your Own Scallop Template

By Lucy Chesna

 

Supplies

CM circle punches 1 ½ , 1 ¼ , 1 and ¾

CM trimmer

Scraps to punch the circles

8 ½ x 11 white cardstock or chipboard to make your template

Pencil

Ruler

 

Step 1: Punch out your circles from scrap of paper. You would need your CM circle punch size 1 ½, 1 ¼, 1 and ¾

 

Step 2: Take a 8 ½ x 11 paper and on the long way draw a straight line about. You would need to make another 4 straight lines about 2 inches apart.

 

Step 3: Then take on of the circles you punched and place it on the middle of the line so that half of the circle is passes the line (like a half moon). The trace the top only with your pencil and repeat till you are done across the line.

   

 

 

Step 4: Erase the line then cut out around the half circles

  

 

Step 5: Trim away the bottom so it can look like this

 

Step 6: Finished and now you can repeat the steps with the next circle punch and this is what they will look like after. You can use these templates for your layouts and cards

 

 

Sneak a Peek of Spring!

Hey everyone!

I don't mean to be a tease, but OH MY.  Those are the two words that come to mind when I think about the March Card Kit from A Walk Down Memory Lane!  I have to admit, it's my FAVORITE kit so far!  And JUST in time for spring!  Now, again, I don't want to torment you...you'll have to wait til Sunday hee hee...but it's COMING!   Hey, I think SPRING is coming too!  The fact that we had a MAJOR Thunderstorm in February here?  Makes me hope for Spring's arrival even more than I have been!

However, let me just tell you that until it gets her, I can assure you that you'll be AMAZED with this kit when it shows up in your mailbox...a little bit of Spring is coming right to you when you sign up for this awesome kit.  I know I said this already, but I am talking CA-YUTE!  

There are beautiful Spring papers, flowers, amazing textures and more...I can't wait to show you the cuteness! 

Be sure to stop by for the full version of the little snippet here next Friday, but also, check out the AWDML Gallery on the first to see a few ideas of what you can make with this beautifully put together kit in their entirety!  It's only two days away!

It's time...

.. for a sneak peak of the upcoming March Kit at A Walk Down Memory Lane.

I am so excited to play with these wonderful rub-ons, pearls, brads. Have I told you about the fabric alpha that's included here?  There's so much yummy stuff in the kit that you have to get one as soon as it's out.

The combination of patterned papers and the embellishments are sure to keep your creative juices flowing.  So for now, let me show you a few pix of what to expect and I'll show you next week what I've created with these.  ~~ Liza

   

Wanna take a PEAK?

Yep that's right it's the 25th and I can give you a few glimpses of March's Kit!  Yummo is all I can say!
I love all the different compositions of patterns and colors....gorgeous!  Ummmm okay I'll open my lips about a few more things...can I just say GLITTER I like the feel of it between my fingers.  And if you like brads your going to love this kit.  I'm sure the other girls have more sneaks to give this week so here are just a few images to start your mouth watering.  -Angie

Piggy Tales and Card Sketch

Did you get the newsletter? Its packed with awesome stuff and a card sketch

Here is the sketch

 

Here is the card I did using Piggy Tales items from the AWDML Store. Check it out!

Are you ready for a sneak peek?

Sorry!  No can do until the 25th!  But I am going to tease you a little! Here are some clues as to what you will find in the kit! 
1) Paper from my favorite paper company and named after my favorite cereal!  Love it! 
2) Some great texture in the form of corduroy...reminiscent of the skirts I wore as a little girl.
3) Lovely botanicals that grandma might have made.
4) Some rubons so that you don't lose your way.

I better stop there so I don't get in trouble! :)  I know the dt will be giving you some great sneak peeks at both the scrapbooking and card kit this week.  Don't forget to check back each day!  Have a terrific Tuesday!  *Lynn*

Out of your Comfort Zone

What type of a scrapbooker are you?  I mean, what size of layouts are you comfortable with?  Me, I am a 12x12 kind of scrapper.  It's  much easier for me to create with this format.  I can do a single photo or a multi-photo layout without worrying too much in terms of proportions and how I will create the design.

Which is why creating layouts that are of a different format almost always frightens me.  I'm afraid that I will not be able to fit in the elements properly or that it will look too cluttered. 

So, for this week's challenge, I went out of my comfort zone.  I stepped a bit out of my box and created something different. 

I created a layout using a 8.5 x 11 format!  It was liberating to say the least.  I realized that I can actually do it and still be happy with the results.

This week, I challenge you to do the same, step out of your comfort zone.  Create a layout using a different size from your usual format.  If you are a 12x12 scrapper, use a 8.5x11 or a 6x12 format.  If you scrap mainly with a 8.5x11, move up to a 12x12 or a 6x12.

Let's see what the results are, and maybe this will challenge you to create more in that different format.

Here's a layout to show you what I mean with stepping out of my comfort zone. Post a link to your challenge here or you may also post it at the A Walk Down Memory Lane Gallery. 

~~  Liza

 

By the way, you still have a week to take advantage of the sale for Piggy Tales.  They are the featured manufacturer for the month of February.  Get to enjoy 15% discount on all Piggy Tales items.  Check them out at the A Walk Down Memory Lane Store.

Organize your cards!

Are you following on the blog, subscribing to the new card kit and making the great cards that Jessica and the other dt members are making?  Need someplace to put all your creations so you can find them when you need them?  I have the perfect solution for you!

Here' what you'll need:
*A box or tin large enough for whatever size cards you make...I used a Maya Road lunch tin
*2 pieces of patterned paper...I used this Basic Grey paper
*Letter stickers...I used some like these
*Embellishment of your choice...I used some flowers similar to these with a little bit of stickles
*2-3 sheets of cardstock of you color choice
*Pen
*Glue Dots or other strong adhesive

1) Cut one sheet of pp (mine is the stripes) to 3 1/2" wide.
2) Adhere to box.  I used glue dots for this and it has never come up.
3) Cut one piece of your cardstock to about 2 1/2".  Center on pp and adhere.
4) Your second pp will be 2" wide.  Adhere.
5) I chose to have the word "cards" on mine and put it on the pp but obviously put it where you like it!
6) To embellish, I layered some flowers and used stickles in the center and then adhered to the paper.
7) One the inside of my box, I made dividers to be able to organize my cards by occasion.  To do this, I measured my box and cut my dividers just slightly narrower.
8) For the tops of my dividers, I traced a file folder and cut the tabs so I could label.
9) Just for a little something  extra, I drew a line around each divider and added the label.

There you have it...a nice little box for your shelf, keeping all your wonderful (homemade or not!) card in one organized place!
 
 

Have a Tweet Weekend...

Hey everyone!

Well, in wrapping up some of my Valentine's cards from the February card kit, I realized that I never did show you this full sized version of my sneak peek back from the end of last month!  Where does the time go?

In keeping with the Glitter Challenge that I issued too, I thought I'd show you how a little "bling" can go a long way! 

Using the Michelle Coleman "Splendid" line by Fancy Pants, these tweet...I mean SWEET little Valentine's were really fun to work with.  I added JUST a splash of bling using some glitter on the wing of one of the birds and although the picture doesn't show it all too well, it really does add so much to the card by incorporating such a simple and easy touch.

Hope you guys get a chance to play along with this week's challenge and see you back here soon!

I can't wait to sneak peek the March card kit from A Walk Down Memory Lane in all its cuteness!

Stay tuned to the DT blog for ALL our DT's sneak peeks within the next week or so...we are gearing up for SPRING!!!

This little Piggy stayed at home...

... and decided to create these cute little projects.

That's what I did over the weekend, stay home and get crafty using these adorable papers from Piggy Tales.  All Piggy Tales products are on sale the whole month of February at A Walk Down Memory Lane.

It is so adorable to create layouts with these papers as they are named after our favorite fairy tales.  Who wouldn't want to play with the likes of the Gingerbread Man and Jack & The Beanstalk.

I love the varied colors of each line, some with bright hues, others with earthy tones and yet others with a whimsical feel.

I created matching Notebook and Desktop Calendar with the Gingerbread Man collection.  Both these items are now occupying a spot at my office desk and they are a good conversation starters as well.  Check out the other creations by the Design Team over at the Gallery.

~~ Liza

  

Choo Choo Trains and More!

Since this month's featured manufacturer is the one and only "Piggy Tales" I just have to tell you all about the Steadfast Tin Solider Line.  Most of you know I'm a mother to a boy, not only that but he LOVES anything trains!  So you can understand that I was just tickled to get my hands on Piggy Tales Steadfast Tin Solider Collection.  The great thing is that they have a variety of patterns in different sizes, I was able to use 1 pc of pattern paper and cut it apart using it for an entire layout!  Trains, cabooses, train crossings, tracks....my son squeeled with delight when he saw the papers.  But as if that was not enough, Piggy Tales even incorporated designs that compliment the train theme but can be used for any project. You can take a look at this collection HERE.  Finally what project is complete without RUBON's!  Cute sayings and train shapes!  I incorporated them into my journal block.   You can check out more projects using Piggy Tales in the AWDML gallery. -Angie

This little Piggy went to market!

Are you familiar with the company Piggy Tales?  They have some great, colorful paper and it is ALL on sale in the A Walk Down Memory Lane store this month!  Here is what I made using their Snow White line.  (Love that they're named after Fairy Tales!)  For even more Piggy Tale goodness check out the gallery!