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From Gillian : I don't frequently put a lot of shiny or blingy things on my pages.  It's not that I'm not a fan of shiny and blingy things...I just don't often think to do it.  So when I saw that the Studio Calico shop had started carrying the Silhouette Double-Sided Adhesive paper and the WOW! Super Fine Glitter, I thought it would be fun to challenge myself to play a little.  And can I just say?  I'm such a fan.  For this page, I wanted to use the glitter to add some sparkle to my "sun rays" that are warming my critters so nicely.  

I traced the ray designs from the Spencer's Card Kit Digital Stamps using my Silhouette program, enlarged them, and then cut the ray design out of the special adhesive paper.  I adhered the paper to my page by removing one side of the protective layer.  Then once it was stuck down, I removed the other side of protective layer, exposing the adhesive.  Then I just went to town, dumping the WOW! glitter over the exposed areas of adhesive and shaking off the excess.  It worked like a charm and was so easy.  I love how the super-fine glitter adds sparkle without the chunky texture of standard glitter.  And the white glitter was still translucent, so the pretty honeycomb pattern of the background vellum could still show through.  The whole glitter effect may be subtle to see in the main image, but it's more apparent in the detail shot.  And certainly in person, it's crazy sparkly.  I dig it.

Supplies Used: Spencer's Scrapbook Kit, Front Porch Blend Add-On, Daily Grind Add-On, Silhouette Double-Sided Adhesive, WOW! Iridescent Glitter, White, Spencer's Card Kit Digital Stamps, Spencer's Quote Digital Template, Staz-On Ink Pad, Jet Black, Silhouette Cameo Machine, Precision Pen 01, Black

From Joy : If you are like me, I love to make most of my projects shine, I have a healthy yet obessive addiction to bling and like to add it to almost anything I create.  I find that sometimes you have space on your creation that is a space that needs a little something and sometimes the products that you are creating with are just a little big for that area..so that is why reaching for something smaller like sequins as you see on my project helps fill the void and well makes it shine.  Having a little shiny aspect to a project always makes me smile.

Supplies Used : 

Spencer's Project Life Kit, Daily Grind, Onyx Black Versafine Ink Pad, Foam Circle Tabs

Make a project for this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by April 8th in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

-Gillian Nelson & Joy Taylor

weekly challenge

Your challenge this week is to create a project (layout, card, project life card, etc.) that is inspired by a song.

We all have our moments and songs play a big part of them. There are always a few songs that you will never forget because they bring back wonderful memories or songs that will cheer you up no matter in which mood you are. It can be as simple as a song that motivates you to workout or one that reminds you of a family member/friend. It can also be the song that was played on your graduation day, the special song that played on a first date or when you walked down the aisle.

From Natalia:

My layout is inspired by the song "High" by The Lighthouse Family. It's an old song but reminds me of the friendship that I've made with a few people. I love the lyrics and the tunes brought me back to those great moments we've spent together.

 (supplies - pattern paper : Snippets Stop ; 6x6 paper pad : Here & There ; Snippets ; Sundrifter : Stamps - Come Fly With Me Stamps Set ; Mask - Snippets Speech Bubble ; Mists - Mister Huey's First Kiss : Veneers - Sundrifter Flower and Leaves ; Sundrifter Wood Phrases : Alpha Stickers - Here & There Notebook ; Sundrifter Tiny Brown & Tiny Pink ; Snippets Sticker Sheet ; Snippets Adhesive Badges ; Sundrifter Ombre Aqua)

From Dana:

My card for this challenge was inspired by the pop song "Pack Up" by Eliza Doolittle. Whenever a friend and I get a little cranky over something that, in all reality, deserves no attention, just humming that song helps to put things in perspective and focus on the bright side of life.  

(supplies: patterned paper: Studio Calico Snippets 6x6 paper pad; veneer - Sundrifter Wood Veneer Phrases; spray mist - Mister Huey Here+There Garden; Silhouette Cameo machine; Precision pen 01 (black); other: sewing machine/thread, card stock)

 

So, what is your song? The title of the song can be the title of your project; the lyrics can be the journaling. We can't wait to see what you create! 

Make a project for this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by March 25th in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

Natalia Bun & Dana Fleckenstein

weekly challenge

Your challenge this week is to create a project (layout, card, project life card, etc.) that has a huge title or monogram on it.

From Robyn : 

For my page, I wanted the title to have a huge impact so I cut this quote as large as I could with still leaving room for a photo below. I love typography so adding lots of fun text to a page is something that I love to do. I used papers and embellishments from all three of the new Studio Calico collections that are now in the store. I love how these lines work so well together! If you don't have room to add a large title, try adding a large monogram. It still adds that great typography to your projects when space is a bit more limited. 

(Supplies: patterned paper: Studio Calico Sundrifer Pocahontas & Love Wins, Here & There Bowling Green & Portland, Snippets Me-Oh-My & Howdy; Chipboard Stickers: Studio Calico Here & There Arrow Chipboard Stickers; Die-cuts: Here & There Die-cut Shapes; Brads: Studio Calico Snippets Epoxy Brads; Silhouette Cameo machine; Other: string, sewing, card stock)

From MaryAnn : 

For my Project Life spread, I used large monogram weekday letters in each of the 4x6 spaces and journaled about my day on each of the corresponding letters. I placed photos in the 3x4 spaces where I normally place my journaling cards. 

When I had extra space by the large letters I added a photo that highlighted the days event. I used papers and embellishments from Studio Calico's new Snippets Collection that are now in the store. I love the impact of the large letters of the days of the week and all of the photos and stories that I was able to fit on one layout. Plus all of these colors they just make me happy. Now it's your turn... I want to see how you can add a large title or monogram to make huge impact in your Project Life layout.

Supplies Used: (supplies - patterned paper: Studio Calico Snippets 6x6 paper pad, Studio Calico Snippets Me Oh My; letter stickers: Studio Calico Snippets Charcoal Thickers; other: Studio Calico Snippets Printed Chipboard Speech Bubbles, Studio Calico Snippets Printed Chipboard Cameras, Studio Calico Snippets Printed Chipboard Stars, Studio Calico Snippets Die Cut Frames, Studio Calico Snippets Adhesive Badges, Studio Calico Snippets Tab Card Stickers, Studio Calico Snippets Printed Chipboard Arrows, and the die cut files for Weekday Monograms: Weekday Cut Files

We can't wait to see what you create! Have fun!  Create a project for this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by March 4th in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

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Today we are finding inspiration for paper crafting from a quilting perspective. Quilting is such a beautiful art form, why not use some of the techniques like piecing, and the shapes to create works of art with paper? You thought paper piecing was out, didn't you? Danielle takes it to the next level by piecing butterflies on her beautiful card. She added stitching which is also a borrowed technique, that we all seem to be embracing. Her card was created with supplies from the Front Row Card Kit. 

Becky's layout featuring supplies from the Front Row Scrapbook Kit, as well as the Matinee and Junior Mints Add-ons, focuses on a triangular pattern that is reminiscent of quilting patterns. A hand-cut title is also inspired by the homespun look of quilted pieces. Added machine stitching finishes the quilt vibe. 

We hope you find inspiration from our projects, as well as the wonderful quilts that you see. Create a project for this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by February 25th the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

weekly challenge

Hi everyone! Today Ali and I have a simple challenge for you. We challenge you to embellish or journal onto your photo. Pretty easy, huh? I know sometimes it's difficult to overlap papers or photos for fear that you'll detract from that item, but a lot of times it's a great way to really bring home your point and to make the most of the space you have.

Ali did this in a lot of different ways on this Project Life spread, she really maximized the space available by not being afraid to cover portions of her photos.

Ali's Supply List: Front Row Project Life Kit, Silhouette Cameo, Tiny Attacher

Jen used a title directly on a photo to emphasize the emotion and draw your eye to the focal point, the photo.

Jen's supply list: Front Row Scrapbook Kit, Matinee Scrapbook Kit, Big Screen Scrapbook Kit, Front Row Love Phrases cut files, Silhouette Cameo, Staz-On ink, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Martha Stewart Glue Pen, Elmer's Gold Leafing pen

We can't wait to see what you do with this challenge! Create a new project, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by February 18th the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

weekly challenge

Who’s ready for a challenge?!?  Sasha & Julie are teaming up to bring you a Recipe Challenge.  Here’s how it works:

Make a layout or card following this recipe: 

• 4 squares
• 3 small round embellishments (brads, enamel dots, rhinestones, etc.)
• alphabet stamps
• paper strips (cardstock, patterned paper, journaling strips, etc.)
• mist

Here’s Sasha’s take on the challenge:

(supplies - patterned paper : Studio Calico Darling Dear 6x6 Paper Pad; Darling Dear Printables ; Gems: Darling Dear Grays, Brights ; Stamps : Darling Dear Sentiments, Noah Outline Alphas ; Number Paper Clip; Yearbook ; Misyer Huey: Gold, Shine; Others : Block Party PL kit, embroidery thread)

And here is Julie’s project:

(supplies - patterned paper: Studio Calico Darling Dear 6x6 pad; Embellishments: Darling Dear Printed Chipboard Hearts; Darling Dear Vellum Shapes; Stamps: Studio Calico Sam Stamp; Inks: Mister Huey’s Opaque White, Onyx Black Versafine Ink Pad; other: brad, Enamel Dots, sewing machine

Feel free to add anything in addition to the recipe above!  We can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Create a project for this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by January 28th the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

weekly challenge

Hey everyone! Our challenge for you this week is to pose a question, perhaps to yourself or a family member, and document it. We are always asking ourselves inner questions, maybe scrapping them will yield some answers.

Celeste says :

Sit back and think about the things running through your head lately. We are always asking ourselves inner questions, maybe scrapping them will yield some answers?

And then again some questions are not internal they can relate to family, anything at all really.  Just lately, we have been mulling over which high school our eldest daughter should attend. A tough questions - and one we have been asking ourselves alot over the past few months. I snapped this iphone photo of my daughter after school on impulse and when I printed it I suddenly felt the need to document this curly school question.

(supplies - Block Party Kit, Pioneer Drive, Pollard Ave, January Printables, Mr Huey's in Bonny Blue)

Nicole says :

The last page in a Project Life album can be tough one to fill. In the layout above, I decided to close out her 2012 album by asking myself, my husband, and each of my children what their favorite memory of the past year was. After including a picture of each person, the result turned out to be a fun and simple way to reflect on the year while getting the rest of the family involved, even the youngest members.

 

 (supplies : patterned paper - Block Party Card Kit ; stamps - Day by Day class stamp set ; letter stickers - Block Party Project Life Kit ; star stickers - Block Party Project Life Kit ; printables - Block Party printable #2 ; speech bubble diecut - Day by Day class ; arrow diecut - Block Party Digital Stamps ; chevron diecut - Block Party Crooked Chevron Cut Design ; staples - Tiny Attacher ; twine - Block Party Card Kit ; pens - American Craft Precision Pens)

Nicole and Celeste can't wait to see what you do withthis challenge!! Create a project for this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by January 21st in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

weekly challenge

Good morning, and a happy belated new year! We'll be bringing you double the inspiration for each weekly challenge this year. Today, Lucy Abrams and I are challenging you to put your washi tape to work with your punches!

The easiest way to punch washi tape is to put it on cardstock or patterned paper first, and then punching it. Lucy used this technique for the sweet woodgrain hearts on her card.

(supplies - Block Party Card kit, Versafine black ink)

And I paired the silver star tape with a cloud punch :

(supplies : patterned paper - Studio Calico Darling Dear Wayne, Taylor, Temple, Here+There Boston; Thickers - Block Party Scrapbook kit; gem - Darling Dear opaque gems gray; stamps - Darling Dear sentiment stamps, Block Party scrapbook kit stamps, Classic Calico Vol 3 roller date stamp, Noah Outline alphabet stamp; ink - Hero Arts dye ink black; mist - Mister Huey's Audrey; arrow - Darling Dear printables; washi tape - Pollard Avenue; punch - Fiskars; Tiny Attacher)

Lucy and I can't wait to see what you do with washi tape and punches!! Create a project for this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by January 14th in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

weekly challenge

My favorite part about scrapbooking and Project Life is recording the every day. Each day is different and new even if the schedule doesn't change. Sometimes I don't have quite enough to fill in a week of Project Life so having prompts on hand make filling in slots of the week that much easier. Prompts also help to remember other details of your day! Here are a couple prompts I like to use when putting personal information and thoughts into my projects. These can also be used for other members of your family. You could even make up prompt cards ahead of time and leave them out encouraging others to fill them out from time to time!

(supply list - Studio Calico Block Party Project Life Kit (journaling card, star sticker); Basic Grey Micro Monogram Stickers red and black)

I challenge you to use one (or all) of these prompts to create your own Project Life card or layout. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Create a projectfor this challenge, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by January 7th in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.

weekly challenge

We fell in love with this page from Becky Novacek - she did a great job making the sophisticated color scheme of Darling Dear fit with her adorable photo of her grandson. Our favorite part of the page was the line of chipboard speech bubbles - how fun is that detail?

(supplies - Darling Dear chipboard speech bubbles, badges, Monroe patterned paper and wood veneer letters)

For this week's challenge, we want you to create a line of embellishments on your next project. It could be chipboard shapes, stickers, sequins or buttons - just make sure to line them up!

Create a project, then share it in the Studio Calico gallery. Leave us a link to your project by December 31st in the comments here to be entered to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop.