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Military Guy & More Mist!

Winer of the Giveaway -

Congrats Shawn! Collection coming your way!

I had fun using the kit on this mixed media page -

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This is my digi layout before I did the spraying-

More misting on Fishing -

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And one more pretty one -

Click here for supplies and description of how I created this 

Isn't it pretty! Its for the next Lift This challenge, Nicole should be posting this soon on the Lift This blog. At first I was hesitant to start this one, because of all the layering and different shadow depths. But I started to really enjoy it, as soon as I could see the page come together. It's now one of my favorite 100% digi layouts!

Enjoy the rest of your week guys!

Sneak Peek Giveaway, Blinkies, Arty Layout and Freebie

Hi all!

Here's a peek at my new kit for tomorrow, tell me what you think the theme is for your chance to win! Just make sure its submitted by 6pm(NZ) tomorrow.

I have finally finished making these blinkies for you all, grab them here - CLICK

So here's my arty layout -

 
CLICK HERE FOR LIST OF SUPPLIES AND CLOSEUP IMAGES

I love LOVE how this turned out! Here's a look at the digital composition that I printed off after designing in photoshop -

I've made the overlay available as a freebie for you to use however you like, as long as its for personal use. Link me up if you have used it, I'd love to check it out.

Download link is on this page - CLICK

All the best with winning the new collection!

You Should Listen To This...

Thanks to Ali Edwards, I've started listening to the Paperclipping Roundtable Talks. There's one discussion I think you might be interested in listening to (if you haven't already) -

Paperclipping Roundtable #10: Some Drop Shadow Hating Going On!

It was very timely for me, because I was just reflecting on how I could never be digi excluisive.  So if you are about to start a project, go put it on while you work, I think you will find it very informative. By the way the talk is not against being digi excluisive :)

Winner of the Toy Box Collection Giveaway

Congrats to Monica Kirkwood! Collection coming your way.

Thanks to everyone else for playing! Maybe next week will be your day!

Toy Box Inspiration and Small Freebie

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I am so excited to share this post with you all! I have to say thank you to all the nice comments from my last post. I will be back later today to announce the winner!

SO, most of you would have already seen the store listings for my Toy Box Collection. But you haven't seen this project -

Toy Box greeting card, gift box truck and gift bag.

CLICK HERE FOR CLOSEUP SHOTS AND SUPPLIES - CLICK!

The truck is actually a gift box that you can put lollies or something lightesh in. I used a free template from kidsturncentral.com, really easy to use! It was actually created by diygiftpackage.com, they have more templates on offer! So I am putting this down on my wish list! Right under the large format Brother printer, new Len's, die cutting machine, Martha Stewart's Scoring board... the list goes on! Aren't I terrible!

There are more wonderful creations by my design team that I will feature in my newsletter. If you haven't already subscribed, please do, that is where most of the creative team work will be displayed. and info about sales announced.

Here is your little freebie! -

Download on this page - CLICK 

If you would like to win them, then check out the last post. There's still a chance to win! Bye for now!

Tomorrows Product Sneak Peek and your chance to win it!

Drop me a small comment before my Auckland clock strikes 6PM tomorrow. Randomizer will pick a winner! All the best!

La La Laaa, and D-Ring Albums

 Happy Monday! and happy Sunday to those that are finishing their weekend, I hope it was a wonderful one. Mine was good, although it is starting to get cold. Time to start using more garlic in my meals, I think.

I have been thinking a lot for the last few weeks about my hybrid and full digital pages. I was felling caught between the two. I love creating both and wanted to play with both, but wasn't sure how I was going to display all my pages. Do I continue my 2010 album with the plan to create a bound book? And dedicate hybrid pages to a special themed album? What if I was inspired to create an everyday 2010 hybrid page? Then what?  So I have been thinking and thinking on how I was going to do this and I finally found an exciting solution. The D-Ring Album.


I bought this beautiful 12x12 corduroy one a few weeks ago (brand is American Crafts), for the purpose of my 'specially themed' hybrid layouts. But now I am going to use it as my 2010 album. I am so excited about this, it means I can still do the 100% digi pages and add the hybrid pages in the one. I am also very excited about the fact I can design different sizes throughout, because the D-ring Album lets you use any size page protector. There's the 12x12, 8.5x11, 6x6,  and then there's the ones with little pockets! -

...perfect for storing memorabilia! Something you can't really do when you create 100% digi for a bound book. So I am very excited about how I am going to use these. I will still create pages for bound books, but they will be smaller and for special subjects like... maybe my sisters wedding (this year, wink wink Vineeta!) ...LOL!  yes she has a new man! And things are headed that way!

Check out this 8.5X11 page I created yesterday -
La La Laaa


Click here for credits.
Like the little icons? I am going to try and add these to all of my projecs, I hope they help, if you are thinking of doing something similar.

This is the original photo -
All I did was convert it to black and white and add contrast through the levels palette. Then I erased the distracting lines and background behind the couch, and placed the text behind my image. Here's what the layout look like before I printed it on kraft paper (I adore the effects of this, btw! You'll be seeing more kraft from me!)

Then I had fun embellishing the page!
I'll be back later this week with more inspiration and new product previews. Oo! and by the way! The Lift This challenge is starting this week, so make sure you join in for that too!
Have a good one!

Cupcake Album Using New Kit & Mask Freebie

Hello there! I am really excited to share with you a new hybrid project using my latest collection - Krafty Birthday. I'll share the previews soon. First I want to announce the second winner of the pencil case giveaway

Congratulations to AngieS, thanks for the comment Angie!

There's one for boys and one for girls!

I was inspired by the colours from my daughters birthday last year in December. I wanted to create something fun and filled with eye candy. I hope she will appreciate this when she gets older.

More pages, closeup shots and credits are available here - CLICK!

If you would like to create something like this, here's something I used that could help you. A mask-

DOWNLOAD HERE - Download VinniePearce_Cupcake_template
It was super simple to use, and I am very happy with the results.

Follow these design steps if you don't know where to start -

1. Design your pages in photoshop, with patterned papers and your photos. TIP: make sure you treat your photos before playing with them on the cupcake mask. It just keeps things simplified with the layers.
NOTE: The cupcake mask is a little bigger than the actual shape (for trimming purposes) Just remember not to place text too close to the edge, etc.

2. Appropriately name and save psd versions. Then save as Flatten versions in a folder named 'TO PRINT' or something relevant.

3. Get them printed at an A4 size.

4.Cut out your shapes.

5. Use an acid free craft glue, and apply an even coat on the board before placing your paper over it. Then use a soft cloth to smooth the paper out and push out any air bubbles.

6. Use a kraft knife to trim the excess paper from around your cupcake board.
TIP: Make sure you use a sharp kraft knife and self healing cutting mat when trimming your papers.

(OPTIONAL) You can sand and paint your edges to give it more of a finished look. I'm not too fussed, I like the look of rough edges.

7. Then the really fun bit - embellishing your pages!

Here's a digi page using the boy version of Kraft Birthday -

I love the yellow! For credits click here - CLICK

And one last piece with my little sis -

Yes its a hybrid, and the credits are here - CLICK!

Oh, I have to mention another freebie at 2Peas by me -

CLICK HERE FOR LINK

Thanks for visiting guys! join me again next week for another hybrid project and product view!