The Mad Cropper

May 19th, 2008

Scrapbook Idea: Printing text onto photo

Title: Time to Let Go
Materials: Patterned papers, die-cuts, cardstock stickers, chipboard letters - Cosmo Cricket; Bazzill cs, Heidi Swapp clock & chipboard letters, Jo-ann brad, Ranger Distress paint, Clearsnap Chalk Ink & Ancient Page ink, Fancy Pants butterfly stamp, Making Memories date stamp, misc bling swirl
Isn’t this one gorgeous layout? This is a layout of […]

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April 22nd, 2007

Scrapbook Postcards: Pregnancy Theme

Take a look at what Samantha Walker created to preserve memories of her pregnancy. This is something you can also do for your sister or best friend who is on the family way!

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March 5th, 2007

Turning your Scrapbook Layouts into Invitations and Announcements

Creating Keepsakes now offers a service where your scrapbook layouts are turned into invitations and announcements.
Now you can keep your original creation safe while sharing it with all of your friends and loved ones as Mini Page Announcements! This is a new service that allows you to share your creative layouts with all of your […]

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February 9th, 2007

Valentine Project #3: Diane Clothespin

And yet another cute Valentine project from Creative Imaginations.
Supplies
Diane Clothes Pin #16321
Lisa Characters #16259
Art Warehouse Pink Argyle Paper #14584
Endearments Swatch Book Impress-Ons #14630
Mounting tape
Narrow black ribbon
Black acrylic paint
Silver pen
Exacto knife
Instructions
1. Paint a Diane Clothes Pin with black acrylic and let dry.
2. Cover Lisa Character letters spelling the word “love” with Pink Argyle Paper, using both […]

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February 8th, 2007

Valentine Project #2: Tom Checkbook

Another Valentine themed project idea from Creative Imaginations.

Supplies
Tom Checkbook #16285
Christine Adolph Heart Text Paper #10802
Christine Adolph Love Epoxy Stickers #10810
Christine Adolph Love Chipboard #14061
Stencil Alphabet 8” x 10” Gold Foil Stickers #10807
Pink gingham ribbon
Scissors
Instructions
1. Cut a panel, slightly smaller, than a Tom Checkbook from Heart Text Paper. Remove calendar from checkbook cover.
2. Embellish the Heart […]

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February 7th, 2007

Valentine Project #1 - LOVE Words

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, why not try one of these Valentine projects from Creative Imaginations.
Supplies
Love Wood Words #16272
Anthology Pink Roses Paper #15945
Anthology Raspberry Swirl Paper #15946
Anthology Jennifer Alphabet Chipboard #15956
Anthology Jennifer Acrylics #15954
Ribbon
Paper Flowers
Brown acrylic paint
Coral acrylic paint
Glue
Exacto knife
Gold pen
Instructions
1. Apply two coats of brown acrylic paint to entire surface of the […]

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December 11th, 2006

Christmas Scrapbook Project: Photo Screen

Here’s another novel idea — something that will keep you busy during the Christmas holidays!

Supplies: Patterned paper and die cut letters: Basic Grey; Rub-ons: Basic Grey and My Mind’s Eye; Stickers: K and Company, Making Memories; Metal trim: Making Memories; Clear accents: Heidi Swapp for Advantus Other: Plexiglass and gaffer’s tape.
Make a photo screen […]

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December 10th, 2006

Christmas Scrapbook Project: Notecard Set

Supplies: Patterned paper and rub-ons: Chatterbox Inc., Stamps: Fontwerks; Brads: Making Memories; Die Cut: Quickutz; Chipboard squares: Bazzill; Rhinestones: Heidi Swapp for Advantus; Labels: Avery; Other: Ribbon, DVD tin
Sometimes nothing is more appreciated than pretty and practical gifts. Design a simple card set and holder for your friends. Now’s not the time to go […]

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December 9th, 2006

Christmas Scrapbook Project: Photo Soap

Have you thought about turning a gorgeous photo into a photo soap? Weird but I like it!

Supplies: Glycerin soap, soap molds, stickers, photos
Yes…you read right…photo soap! It’s a totally wacky idea, but novel enough to make a fun little extra gift. Take glycerin soap blocks, melt down in an oven safe container at 300 degrees. […]

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November 27th, 2006

Christmas Scrapbook Idea: Recipe Box

It took me quite a bit of web clicking to find this great idea from Shimelle! First I visit Angie Pendersen’s blog then hopped on to Shimelle’s! :-)
Want to start on a Christmas project or an idea on what to give your mom, sister or best friend for Christmas? Why not a collection of their […]

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