Sneak Peek 7/15 release and a chance to win!!

I am releasing 4 items tomorrow that will be part of the Christmas in July sale at ScrapMatters!!
Here is a little sneak peek of what will be put into the shop.

I will be giving away one each of these 4 items to 4 random posts.  So to be entered into the giveaway just post a comment below.  Good luck!!

Chirstmas in July at ScrapMatters

Don't miss out on Christmas in July at ScrapMatters!!!  It all starts July 15th so stay tuned for some great stuff.

4th of July Hybrid Craft

I am loving hybrid right now!!!  Lot's of fun things you can create!!  I wanted to share a hybrid project I created for the 4th of July!!

a close up view:

To create these accordion circles print off some digital papers on 8.5x11 size paper (I used my home printer)
1.  Click on the 12x12 size digital image and drag it over onto a blank 8.5x11 document in photoshop.
2.  Then  print out the paper.
3.  Cut strips of 3x11 inches, 1.5x11, and 1x11 sized strips from the paper. Most likely you will need 2 of each size strip to make one accordion flower.

 4.  Use a scoring tool to score every 1/2 inch or quarter inch along the strip.

 7.  Fold along the score marks to create the accordion. 

8.  You will need to make sure that the mountain of one accordion piece and the valley of the other match up so that you have a place to glue.  You might have to cut off one accordion piece to make it work right.

 9.  Now there is one longer accordion strip.

 10.  Again make sure the opposite ends of the long accordion strip have a mountain/valley meeting point and glue the ends together to form a circle.

 11.  After the glue dries...you will fold the accordion in toward the center so that it flattens out and a circle is formed.

 12.  You will need a circle to attach to the center of the accordion.  Glue the back of the decorated circle and place it onto the center of the accordion.  You will need to hold this for a few minutes until the glue dries a little.

 13.  Cut a small circle (I could only find my flower punch so that is what I used) to place on the back for some extra hold.  I was attaching my accordions to a wreath and needed something to anchor them down so I placed a piece of fishing line in the glue before placing the back piece onto the accordion.

 14.  For a little extra sparkle and durability I used some spray glitter and Krylon Matte Finish on my accordions.  I used my inkjet printer to print my accordions out so, the chances of them bleeding or smearing was likely with it being on my front door.  The Krylon Matte Finish sets the ink so that water will not damage the look. 

July Mix-a-kit at ScrapMatters

Another new month is here.  I can't believe it!!!  Summer is in full swing and the colors for the July Mix-a-kit fit right in.  So fun!!!

Here are the pieces I have for the July Mix-a-kit:

http://shop.scrapmatters.com/product.php?productid=9321&cat=10

Here are a few layouts that my Creative Team came up with.

Be sure to check out all the Mix-a-kit items in the ScrapMatters Store.  They are all so fun!!!

Blog make over

I love my new blog make over.  Amber of Stolen Moments did it and I love it!!!  To celebrate I am offering a coupon to my store.  50% off a $5.00 purchase or more!!!  This coupon will be available until July 1st so grab it and use it while you can!!!  The coupon code is:  50%off$5DTRD.  Enjoy!!

Summer Skies and Brass Alpha new at ScrapMatters

I have a few items that are new in the store at ScrapMatters today.  I love summer!!!  It is my favorite season and I love to do tons of stuff with my family and make memories in the summertime.  Nothings says summer more than warm sunshine and clear blue skies with fluffy clouds. 

Summer Skies Kit

 You can find Summer Skies HERE at 20% off through the weekend.

To go along with the summer theme I created some word art too.

Summer Skies Word Art

You can find the Word Art pack HERE and it is also 20% off.  Be sure to check out the buy together offer that I have going on these 2 items.  You can save an additional 10% off when you get them together.

I also have this fun Alpha in the store today.

Brass Alpha

You can find Brass Alpha HERE.  It is also 20% off this weekend.

Check out the amazing layouts my creative team and the ScrapMatters Creative Team created with these items.

 And of course it would not be me if I did not add in a typo of some kind.  Right?  The last layout on the left is actually by Michelle.  Thanks ladies for all of your hard work on this kit.  The layouts are just amazing!!!

June Mix-a-kit at ScrapMatters

A new month is upon us and that means a new Mix-a-kit for June!!!  I just love the colors for this months packs and the design team did not disappoint with all the amazing parts that were created!!!  Here is the Oceanside packs that I created for this months Mix-a-kit.  The images are linked to the store.

Check out these layout my Creative Team put together with Oceanside packs.

The SM CT put together some amazing layouts using lots of the Mix-a-kit packs too.
Layout by  Amy

 Layout by Karen

 Layout by LeAnn