Scrapping Servant

* Sign-in Here * May 15, 2008

Let’s get this party started ladies!  :o)

 This will be the official sign-in post for all 15 days of the party, so it will stay up here at the top while the rest of the updated posts hang-out below.         

Just a note to encourage you all to mingle and get to know each other, even I see a couple new faces… be sure to make them feel welcome at the party :o)

 Also I want to remind you that the prizes are mostly running daily through the comments on each post… be sure to read the requirements and comment or play accordingly to be entered into each drawing.  The winners will be announced at the end of the party :o)         

A Random Giveaway Today…

… from the 25 names on the Mr. Linky so far I am going to draw a random winner today!!!

 Take a look at what you’ve won!!!  A 4×6 memories book kit from S.E.I.!  Enjoy!

My First Digi-Scraped Layout!!! May 14, 2008

Okay ladies… if you were waiting around for today’s post you can be sure it was all the fault of me working on this page (and this post) WAY too long!  LOL!  I hope you like it.

I got inspiration from so many different places…

• I got the template and ideas for it from THIS site
• I got the idea of the brown background form THIS template
• I used my new Cindy Loo Who font from Allie Hoopes
• A fun flower brush from Brusheezy (I heart them)
• A new stitching brush from Scrapbook Bytes (yes I said new, I went and bought it!)

I also re-colored Jess’ bright blooms paper in Photoshop by…

1. Copying my photo as a layer onto the original
2. Choosing Enhance from the top menu
3. Then Adjust Color
4. Then Replace Color
5. Then using the Eyedropper Tool I picked the blue color out of the photo
   • This is why the photo has to be pasted in.
6. I moved the hue, saturation, and lightness sliders around until I got what I wanted
7. … then I had a new color of paper to use!!!  :o)
   • You can’t do that it in handmade scrapping!

I also made the pink paper in my circles a bit lighter by…

1. Selecting each circle of the color I wanted to lighten
2. Going to the Style and Effects box to the right
3. Choosing Layer Styles & Visibility
4. Then I “ghosted” all of my pink paper…. mah ha haa :o)
   • Added to say: I like that I have the choice to just change it right back!

 And (yes - there’s more) I textured my brown background paper by…

1. Selecting the layer that was my background paper
2. Choosing Filter from the top menu
3. Then Filter gallery…
4. Then I chose Texture
5. Craquelure
6. I moved the sliders around accordingly
7. Clicked OK and vah-lah!!  - Texturized Paper!!!  (Can you see it?)
   • Still can’t feel it like you can Bazzill though :o)

 Okay now for today’s CHALLENGE… use some of the same inspiration I did (listed at top) in a digi-design, paper-design, or a hybrid-design… share your design on your blog, link back to this post and be entered to win 1 Custom Family Blinkie button for your blog or website. 

Now go on girls… have fun!  God knows I did!

OHHH!  I’m feeling generous… as a SECOND (surprise) prize share your first digi-layout ever on your blog and link back here.  (And yes it’s okay if you are re-sharing the link to the Bright Blooms Challenge if that was your first digi-layout! :o)

A Layout Challenge! May 13, 2008

After seeing 27 dresses last night with my Joshie and getting my wedding dress out to take pictures of it I realized how precious clothing can be to someone.  In the movie the younger sister was given her mother’s wedding dress because she was getting married first, but she didn’t like it, so she cut it up (or got it altered) to make it into something different!  

 The older sister totally hated her for cutting their mommy’s dress apart, but I see the point the the younger sister had!  She was still savoring the memory of her mommy’s dress, it was just in an altered state!  It still brought all the warm fuzzy memories, but in a different form.      

So my challenge for you today is to take a special piece of clothing or fabric to you, and alter it by making it into a memory on your scrapbook page!  Sound like fun?  :o)

(Oh and please don’t think that I am suggesting you cut up your wedding dress, or someone elses!! :o)      

Here is a layout I made WOW probably 2 years ago or so where I used JJ’s cute little jean shorts right in the layout to match my favorite jean jacket on her in the pictures…  (I wasn’t willing to cut the jacket up, so I cut her shorts instead to make the jacket stand out.)

I also used my client’s ceremonial handkerchief on her layout months ago as a flower (on the left) and a sewn border (on the right), I had a whole half of it left that I tucked in between the layout and the page-protector.  You can see a close-up HERE.

 And here is the next special piece of clothing I have been saving ever since B.Boy grew out of it!  It was TOTALLY my favorite on him!… and here are the pictures for that layout as well :o)

Stay tuned for the unveiling of this layout towards the end of the party :o)  I can’t wait :o)

 Be sure when your layout is finished you post it on your blog and put a link in the comments here so everyone can see.  Happy Scrapping!  Oh… I forgot to mention what you are going to win… A Journey of Creativity Idea book from Rusty Pickle!  

Free for All May 12, 2008

Thanks to Jess over at Scrapbook Ideas we have a giveaway for EVERYONE today… it’s some bloomin’ paper for you digi-scrappers out there, or for the ones like me that just collect this stuff but don’t actually digi-scrap LOL :o)  (Just click on the preview below, wait for the file to load, then click ‘Download File’)

As for another giveaway today… I have a challenge for you all.  I would love to see you digi-scrap a card, layout or an altered item with Jess’ free gift.

 When you are finished making it, post a pic on your blog and link back here so we can all see :o)  The winner will get their choice of one digi-scrap kit from the Scrap Princess.  Have fun with the challenge ladies.   

I will even try to make something (posted here) although I am not a digi-scrapper :o)  See you soon. 

From one gift to another May 11, 2008

I guess this is my scrappy way of “going green” for Mother’s Day :o)  It’s a gift for my mommy with pictures of my little ones in it.

Now share a way in the comments here that you have re-used an item to scrapbook with…

 … this will enter you into TODAY’S DAILY PRIZE… which will adequately be Season 1 of the Gilmore Girls on DVD… one of my favorite Mother - Daughter shows!  :o)  

You could even win a bonus prize for sharing photos on your blog of how you re-used the items you talked about, be sure to give the link to your post.

A Tutorial for you Today! May 10, 2008

I am very excited to share with you all a tutorial designed straight from Rusty Pickle’s owner Tasha Anderson.  Just click on the slideshow below to find your step by step instructions.

An even better thing regarding today’s make-n-take is that some of you will actually be able to TAKE IT!!!  TOTALY exciting I know!

If you would like to win one of these kits leave a comment on this post sharing one of your favorite ways to use ANY of the products from this file folder mini book.       

The winners of these kits will be chosen at random from the comments on THIS post.

PS… In the slideshow I shared photos of both the book I made and the one my friend Velma made… she totally added her own sizzle… she even bound it a different way! :o) 

Thank you Velma for sharing!  And thank you Rusty Pickle for this awesome giveaway!

 Enjoy ladies!!!       

Hello Friends! May 9, 2008

Are you all ready for the Party?!!!  :o)  Are you getting excited?  Have you told all your friends about it yet?  Are you anticipating all the yummy things you will see, learn and quite possibly WIN?!!!  :o)

 Well I am TOTALLY jazzed!  I have been working on a very fun make-n-take / tutorial for you the past couple days that I cannot wait to post!!!  I also received a digi-scrap donation just this morning as a gift to EVERYONE that joins!    

Are you getting excited yet? :o)  Well I thought you might wanna know I little more info on just how things will be running around here for the party.

• The Mr. Linky will be up to sign-in at midnight tonight (PST)
  • Remember not to sign-in until you write your introduction post, and link to that particular post.
• There will be something different to enjoy each day such as…
  • tutorials
  • sketches
  • reviews
  • games
  • and challenges
• There will be AT LEAST one giveaway a day either thru a challenge winner, a game player or a random draw from the Mr. Linky list (which is great for you non-scrappers out there).
• And yes, those out of the U.S. are still invited :o)

If you need more info you might find it HERE…. Now I must go to bed, if you have any questions let me know… goodnight all.

Scrapbook Blog Party May 5, 2008

You’re invited… Are you planning on coming?  All the fun starts THIS SATURDAY!!!  :o)

 And there is time to still donate a prize if you would like.  (I would greatly appreciate if you do since I am planning most of them myself… even if it’s not scrappy stuff like Starbucks or other gift cards :o)   

Click the button below for more info.

WARNING:  This post moves so don’t let it confuse you on if I have or have not written more recent posts :o) 

Another Party March 16, 2008

The Mommies at Mommies United are having a blog party that starts tomorrow!

 I know a lot of us just finished having a party over at 5 minutes 4 mom (the owners of A Rocking Horse to Love, Pedal Cars and Retro Collectables, and a great blog linking tons of great other mommy blogs) but I don’t think I’m quite done partying and meeting new friends yet.  

Check out my party post from my last party HERE.  

I’m glad to meet you… if you are new to my site be sure to say hello so I can stop by your site also.

 I always make it a point to answer most of my comments, and as I do I visit my visitor’s blogs. 

Thanks for stopping by.