Creative Scrapbooker Magazine - SPRING 2024

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A Beautiful Legacy

Create beautiful memories of a life well lived with our new Remember collection. Filled with loving sentiments & elegant designs to honor those we love most, both here and in our fondest memories, this collection will create lasting memories that will be forever in our hearts.

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WE HAVE TWO ADDITIONAL COVER-INSPIRED LAYOUTS WE WANT TO SHARE!

Beautiful Day

Alexandra Skifton, Waukesha, Wisconsin

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Pinkfresh Studios patterned paper, die cuts, and enamel dots, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Spring Memories

Amy Cunniff-Bleau, Duanesburg, New York

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories cardstock, Pretty Little Studio and Cocoa Vanilla patterned paper.

ON THE COVER >

Perfect

Carrie Simonds, Kersey, Colorado

SUPPLIES: Hip Kit Club Essentials Solid cardstock, Pinkfresh Studio patterned paper, ephemera and dies, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Tape Runner, Adhesive Foam Dots, Bearly Art Glue.

SCRAPS OF INFO

While designing the layout in our Free Crafty Projects section (page 80) Cathie fell in LOVE with the background technique she created and the process so much that she turned it into a fabulous card with an acrylic window! LA LA LOVE IT!

It’s a card! It’s a scrapbook layout! How about BOTH?

THANK YOU

Cathie Allan, Stony Plain, Alberta SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Pergamano Vellum, Atenew 3D embossing folder, Impression Obsession stamps, VersaFine and VersaColor pigment ink, Faber-Castell Pitt Artist pens, Zig Marker, Sookwang double-sided adhesive, Clearsnap hard tip foam applicators, Tooli-Art paint pen, Judikins window plastic, unknown ribbon.

Cathie Allan has been a member of the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine team for almost 16 years! WOWZERS! She is one of our OG’s (original gangsters). And since I am throwing around cool slang, I would also consider Cathie a G.O.A.T (GREATEST OF ALL TIME). Cathie is without a doubt an absolute G.O.A.T. and a fountain of knowledge when it comes to paper, ink, and stamps! She can do things like you have never seen before!

One of the zillion things that Cathie has taught me throughout the years is that it doesn’t matter if you consider yourself a card maker or a scrapbooker or an art journaler etc., when you look at a project, no matter what it is, create a frame shape with your hands

and look through the frame at a section of the project you love. Focus on just that section. BOOM! There is the foundation for a card! BOOM! There is a section for your next art journal page. BOOM! There is a cluster for your next scrapbook layout! And on and on and on. Inspiration for your next creation, no matter what the medium, can be found in any project! You need only look through your built-in picture frame!

No matter your creative preferences, I challenge you to look at the pages of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine through your “picture frame.” Look a little closer. Look a little longer! The ideas for your next project will double, maybe even triple! And that is what we are here for!

Happy hunting, my friends.

Jackie

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Try something new in 2024! Our Village of Inspired People is waiting for you.

Consider plugging into a group of scrapbookers and card makers from around the world who share ideas and take inspiration from one another. Our Village of Inspired People started three years ago and has been the gravitational force that keeps me engaged. In addition to connecting and learning from experts in our industry, our Villagers get new ideas and form friendships with each other. It warms my heart to see how our Villagers embrace and welcome new members. People enter and flourish.

How does it work?

Our VIP Club meets virtually (Facebook Group and Zoom). Picture being comfortable in your own craft room while in the company of others working on their own projects. Often someone is demonstrating techniques, while others share what they’ve learned or ask questions. Monthly or quarterly membership packages are available; you get to choose.

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Visit www.creativescrapbooker.ca/vipclub to learn more – or call me so we can chat about the community and the activities that await you in our Village of Inspired People. I will personally take you on a stroll through our Village, so that you can make the most of this wonderful, inspiring community. Hope to see you in there,

Katharina

CO-FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jackie Ludlage

CO-FOUNDER & PUBLISHER

Katharina Doyle ~ In Loving Memory of Christy Riopel ~

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Nicole Wright

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STAFF WRITER

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Congratulations to Marcia Dehn-Nix, the designer of the cover layout used on the Winter issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Marcia you are a COVER GIRL!

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READERS

’ SHOWCASE

Our spring issue’s HEART AND SOUL section highlights all the sweetly wonderful connotations of lemons. And some sour notes too: Trina Jones’ layout about her lemon of a holiday trailer shows the puckery side of this flavourful fruit. Refreshing or sour, you will love what our readers have contributed!

HAPPY FRIEND

Carmelita Cechetto-Shea

North Sydney, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Vicki Boutin Design Foundations

cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper, stickers, stamps and ephemera, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink and Dina Wakley Media gloss spray, 3M adhesive, unknown pop dots.

LEMON CURD

Alison Jones, Egmondville, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Doodlebug Design patterned paper, American Crafts Thickers, Poppins font, Epson P400 printer, Creative Geek Design cut file and PNG, Tombow adhesive, Xyron sticker machine.

Visit: CreativeScrapbooker.ca/free-projects or scan this QR Code for a direct link.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Upload the FREE cut file designed by Creative Geek Design that Alison used on her layout.

WE GOT A LEMON DIGITAL LAYOUT

Trina Jones, Innisfail, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Sunshine and Rainbows by Blagovesta Gosheva, Small Steby by Studo Basic, Spring Forward by Kristin Cronin-Barrow, Summer Sweetness by Gigital Scrapbook

Ingredients, Gleato by Pink Reptile Designs, and Pink Lemonade by River Rose Designs Digital Kits, Big and Little 3 by Miss Fish Templates, Photoshop CC.

SCRAPS OF INFO

“I love to scrapbook about the real things in our life, not just the happy occasions. We thought buying a new trailer would be a happy occasion, but time would tell us that we bought a lemon, and I wanted to document our struggles with the trailer in the first few years we had it.” ~ Trina Jones

SQUEEZE THE DAY

Marieke Slaats

Apeldoorn, The Netherlands

SUPPLIES: My Favorite Things cardstock, patterned paper, stamps and dies, WOW! embossing powder, Copic Markers, unknown alcohol ink cardstock.

YOU’RE THE ZEST

Carrie Simonds, Kersey, Colorado

SUPPLIES: Not 2 Shabby patterned paper, stamps and ephemera, Catherine Pooler Designs ink, Scrapbook.com acrylic stamping block and adhesive, Brother sewing machine, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, unknown cardstock.

LEMON-AID

Emma Mills Mumford, Bolton, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Neenah Paper cardstock, Echo Park Paper Co. and Doodlebug Design patterned paper, Whimsy Stamps stamps, Memento and Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Spectrum Noir markers, unknown craft foam.

YOU’RE SO SWEET

Rhonda Burback, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! cardstock, ink, vellum, dies and dimensionals, Pink Paislee, We R Makers and Lawn Fawn patterned paper, Papertrey Ink stamps, VersaMark ink, Stampendous embossing powder, Art Glitter glue, Cricut cutfiles.

SLICE OF LIFE

Betsy Lewitzke

North Las Vegas, Nevada

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, stickers, chipboard and ephemera, Recollections patterned paper, Tombow Mono, Tonic Studios Nuvo Deluxe, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Horizon Group USA adhesives.

LEMON CUPCAKES

DIGITAL LAYOUT

Amie Wheeler, Spokane, Washington

SUPPLIES: Adobe Photoshop CC, Pink Lemonade by Studio Flergs digital scrapbooking kit, Amie Michelle font (my own handwriting), inspired by SSD Sketch by Carrie.

LET LOVE BLOOM

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, foam stickers, ephemera and enamel embellishments, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

LIVE LIFE WITH ZEST

Debra Ruffing, Washington, Pennsylvania

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Recollections patterned paper and doily, Echo Park Paper Co. stickers and enamel dots, Cricut Playground and Arial fonts, markers and cutfiles, Tombow, Art Glitter and HERMA adhesives.

LIFE IS GOOD CARD SET

Jennifer Yolland Port Moody, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink and Glossy Accents, Pink & Main enamel dots, unknown cardstock and seam binding ribbon.

THE BIGGEST SLICE

Patti Okerstrom, Sherwood Park, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock, ARCHES watercolor paper, Heidi Swapp patterned paper, Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps stamps and ink, Daniel Smith watercolor paint, Simply Stated Design ephemera, Pinkfresh Studio gems.

TEA BAG HOLDER

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, ephemera and chipboard stickers, Sizzix Mat Board and Bigz die, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, unknown ribbon.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Heather created this adorable tea bag holder using the Simple Stories The Little Things collection, including their chipboard stickers.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Here is a look of Heather’s tea bag holder with the lid open.

LIFE WITHOUT ART

Karla Yungwirth, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Prism Studio cardstock, IndigoBlu stamps, ink, stencil, pigment powders, acrylic paint, glue and Concertina journal, Altenew ink, OLFA Craft cutting mat, Craft Knife and scissors, Copic Markers, The Robin’s Nest Dew Drops, Waffleflower and Lawn Fawn dies, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink and Stickles.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Karla created the lemons on her card using the IndigoBlu Apples stamp! Works perfectly.

BLOOM

WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, stencils and chipboard, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Heather created the background of her card using the Simple Stories lemon stencil along with Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks.

EASY PEASY

Jackie Smith, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Recollections and Photoplay Paper cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress woodgrain cardstock and ink, Simple Stories stickers, Lisa Horton Crafts Interference ink, Stampin’ Up! embossing folder, Spellbinders die, Tim Holtz Sizzix die, unknown daubers.

THE SWEET LIFE

Tracy McLennon, Debert, Nova Scotia SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, Bits & Pieces, cardstock stickers and foam stickers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner Grand, 3D Foam Squares and Crafty Foam Tape, unknown cardstock.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Tracy designed her layout and matching card using the Simple Stories Simple Vintage Lemon Twist collection.

I SIMPLY ADORE YOU

Sandra Mott, Metropolis, Illinois

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper and stickers, Arial and Willow Bloom fonts, Silhouette Cameo, DMC thread, unknown button and word sticker

Let’s Get STEAMY!

Steampunk style is reminiscent of an earlier age where mechanical inventions were newfangled and cutting edge—back to a time when people were discovering how things worked and how to manufacture more things that work. Identified by mechanical elements, muted colours, and layers of texture, steampunk style is fun, grungy, and a favourite—but not exclusively for masculine projects. There is no such thing as “too much” when you are playing with steampunk motifs; add another layer, add more texture, add more shading, add another embellishment! Add to your heart’s content; steampunk is the opposite of a clean and simple approach to paper crafting, and we are here for it!

SCRAPS OF INFO

Look at the fabulous bead detail on Linda’s layout.

MOM AND DAD

Linda Smith, Lethbridge, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Lindy’s Stamp Gang sprays and embossing powder, Golden molding paste, Prima Marketing Inc. metallique wax, Stampendous mica fragments, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencils, Graphic 45 dies, unknown gesso, beads and metal embellishments.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Deborah Hellman, Tampa, Florida

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARD SET

Kendell White Claresholm, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock, Mintay Papers and DCWV patterned papers, Lisa Horton Crafts stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Close to My Heart ink, studs and thin cuts, Blumenthal Lansing buttons, Memory Box Inc embossing folder, Core’dinations sanding block, Forever in Time pop dot adhesive.

SUPPLIES: My Favorite Things cardstock and stamps, AALL & Create stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleedproof White paint, Infunly and Catherine Pooler Designs dies.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Stacy Verbruggen, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress watercolor paper, ink, collage medium and texture paste, and Dina Wakley Media clear gesso, Jaded Blossom stamps, Honey Bee Stamps dies, Mintay Papers stencil, Studio Katia jewels, unknown recycled book paper.

A MOMENT IN TIME

Carrie Simonds, Kersey, Colorado

SUPPLIES: 49 and Market patterned paper, tags and ephemera, Mintay Papers patterned paper, ephemera and chipboard, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide sprays and inks, Distress ink dauber and heat tool, Brutus Monroe embossing powder, DecoArt metallic paint, Brother sewing machine, Scrapbook.com tape runner, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, unknown black cardstock, jute twine and lace.

NO PROB-LLAMA

Kendell White, Claresholm, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock, October Afternoon and DCWV patterned papers, Pink & Main stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Close to My Heart ink and studs, Blumenthal Lansing buttons, ARTificial Splendor clipart, unknown recycled dictionary paper.

THE JOURNEY

Faye Russell, Rimbey, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Catherine Pooler Designs and Hero Arts cardstock, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamps, Lindy’s Stamp Gang sprays, 3M foam tape.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

Deborah Hellman, Tampa, Florida

SUPPLIES: My Favorite Things cardstock, Fabriano watercolor paper, Bo Bunny stamps, Recollections stamps and dies, Ranger Tim Holtz and Dylusions sprays, WOW! embossing powder, Spellbinders and Kat Scrappiness dies.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Tracy added spots of Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crackle paint to various sections of her layout. Once it was dry she applied a thin layer of Ranger Tim Holtz Distress tarnished brass paint.

TODAY IS YOUR DAY

Tracy McLennon, Debert, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper and cardstock stickers, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Dylusions ink spray, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide spray and Distress Crackle paint, Creative Impressions chipboard, Tim Holtz Idea-ology ephemera and mini stapler, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Dual Tip Glue Pen, Creative Photo Corners, E-Z Runner Ultra, Crafty Foam Tape and Micro Adhesive Dots, unknown burlap string, blending brush, water mister, distress tool, brads and metal gear embellishment.

STEAMPUNK ENVELOPE MINI-ALBUM

Nancy Nickel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

SUPPLIES: Springhill cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Kate Crafts digital elements, Zutter Bind-it-All and O-Wire, unknown bulb pins and metal charms.

SCRAPS OF

Here is a look inside Nancy’s mini-album.

CLASS ACT

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper and chipboard, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Kelly Creates pen, 49 and Market film strip, Graphic 45 stamps, Tim Holtz Idea-ology trinkets, Sookwang double-sided adhesive, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D foam squares.

VANISHING VISITORS

Monique van Dijk, The Netherlands

SUPPLIES: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamps, Ranger Archival ink, Ranger Distress ink, Sizzix Tim Holtz dies and embossing folder, Deco Art Metalic Lustres.

BE KIND

Cassandra De Grace, Alliston, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Staples cardstock Tim Holtz Idea-ology tissue wrap, Kaisercraft and Simon Says Stamp stamps, Finnabair acrylic paint, Prima Marketing Metallique paint, Ranger Matte Gel Medium and Rock Candy crackle paint, Imagine Crafts Shimmer Spritz, Ranger Archival ink, Therm O Web Deco Foil Transfer Sheets and Adhesive pen, Stabilo All pencil, unknown muslin.

INVENTORS

Monique van Dijk, The Netherlands

SUPPLIES: Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamps, Ranger Archival ink, Ranger Distress ink, unknown coloured pencils.

SCRAPS OF INFO

How fabulous is the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz The Professor 2 stamp set that Monique used to created her cards? We love it!

REBUILDING MEMORIES

Lori Domes, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan

SUPPLIES: Vicki Boutin Foundations paper, Kaisercraft patterned paper and die cuts, Stamperia stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress inks and Archival ink, Liquitex acrylic paint, Prima Marketing molding paste, Southern Ridge Trading Co. chipboard, Tim Holtz Idea-ology brads, 3M Scotch ATG, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Tonic Studios Nuvo Deluxe adhesives, Vaseline.

Inside MY NOTEBOOK

SPRING BUTTERFLY JOURNAL

By Els Van de Burgt

SUPPLIES

Elizabeth Craft Designs Supply List

• 2110 – Torn

• 2112 – Ornate Butterfly

• CS343 – Script from the Past

• CS345 – Stitched Border

• CS346 – Journal Phrases 3

• C017 – Abandoned Papers

Other

VersaFine Clair - Nocturne

Ranger Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder – Gold

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink – Frayed Burlap

Ranger Emboss It Dabber

Soft brush

Book paper

Used (and dried) tea bag

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use the Ornate Butterfly die set to die cut the butterfly outline from a used tea bag, and the ornate butterfly wing overlay from cream cardstock. Then cut the butterfly body from black cardstock. Edge the wing overlay with frayed burlap and glue it to the tea bag cutout. Then glue the butterfly body on top. Trim the body in half, so the edge is a straight line.

2. Die cut the journal page from the Abandoned Papers paper pack, using the notebook journal page from the Torn die set. Then fold your page in half. Die cut the torn edge piece from Abandoned Papers, the rectangle ATC card from a neutral cardstock of your choosing, and the small note piece from book paper.

3. Using a stamping platform, stamp the pattern from the Script from the Past stamp set onto your journal page.

4. Place a tray and coffee filter below your page for easy cleanup, and then pour gold embossing powder over the stamp while still wet. Brush off in places, using a soft brush to reveal the black ink below. Heat the embossing powder with your embossing tool to cement.

5. Stamp the script pattern from the Script from the Past set onto the torn edge piece. This can be done without a stamp block by pressing with your hands. Follow the same steps to emboss. Stamp the Journal Phrases 3 stamp set on cream cardstock, and cut out your desired sentiments. Edge everything with frayed burlap. Add embossing to the edge of your journal page and butterfly wing as desired.

6. Incorporate some aged and torn book pages as desired, and glue them to your journal page. Stamp stitching from the Stitched Border stamp set over the book pieces. Add more stitching to the ATC card. Assemble as shown, being sure to add glue only to the butterfly body and not the wing for a three-dimensional look.

Just Married!

Spring brings the season of twitterpation and subsequent celebrations of love. For most of us, our weddings are the most lavish party we will ever host, so we plan the event to create memories to last a lifetime! Thoughtful touches grace every moment of the ceremony and every corner of the venue; great care has gone into each single detail to highlight the couple’s personalities. It’s only right to thoroughly document this special day and then scrapbook those memories. From the morning of the wedding when the celebrants are getting ready, to late into the night as the final stragglers leave the party, every precious moment deserves its time in the sun and the scrapbook album. This gallery is for your inspiration so you can get scrapping those precious wedding memories!

LOVE STORY

Sylvia Tomala, Kanata, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Carta Bella Paper Co. patterned paper and stickers, Stampin’ Up! stamps, Shimmerz Paints sprays, American Crafts chipboard and wood veneer.

BEAUTIFUL GLAM BRIDE

Northwest Territories

SUPPLIES: Cocoa Vanilla and Crate Paper patterned paper, My Mind’s Eye acrylic pieces.

Ronda Ivens

Yellowknife,

MATTHEW AND GEMMA

Laura Lee Elms

Grand Bay, Newfoundland

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Recollections patterned paper, flowers and dies, Prima Marketing Inc.

flowers, Close to My Heart acrylic hearts, Cocoa Vanilla Studio dies.

I DO

Deb MGee, London, Ontario

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper and stickers, Pinkfresh Studio ink, DMC and Anchor embroidery floss, Peartree cut files.

LOVE

Sue Taylor Hill, Whitby, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart cardstock, patterned paper, Cricut cut files, pearls and dots, Heidi Swapp stickers, Copic Markers pen, unknown doily and stickers..

MY SPECIAL SOMEONE

Alexandra Skifton, Waukesha, Wisconsin

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, ephemera, stickers and brads, Bramble Fox Perspextives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING

Jessica Quinn, Grand Rapids, Michigan

SUPPLIES: American Crafts patterned paper and Thickers, 49 and Market ephemera, die cuts and rub-ons, Doodlebug Design alphabet, unknown doily.

THE GROOM GETS READY

Lorraine Melin, Wainwright, Alberta

SUPPLIES: 49 and Market cardstock, 3 Quarter Designs patterned paper, American Crafts thickers, unknown black foam dots.

FOREVER LOVE

Alexandra Skifton

Waukesha, Wisconsin

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Cocoa Vanilla Studio patterned paper, ephemera and stickers, Cut To You cut file, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, unknown vellum paper.

JAN & WILHELMINA

Kendell White

Claresholm, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart cardstock, stamps and dies, Mintay Papers patterned paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Staedtler fineliner, DMC embroidery floss, Sizzix dies, 49 and Market rub-ons, The Crafter’s Workshop stencil.

WINE BOTTLE TOPPER

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper, die cuts and enamel dots, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Marieke Slaats, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands

SUPPLIES: My Favorite Things cardstock, patterned paper, stamps and dies, WOW! embossing powder, unknown ink, embossing powder and paint.

HAPPY WEDDING DAY

Konnie Kranenburg

Penticton, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock and Stampin’ Up! cardstock, Memory Box Inc stamp, VersaFine ink, Impression Obsession die, Sizzix embossing folder, unknown greeting stamp.

Angie Knapton

Abbotsford, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Kaisercraft ephemera, Bo Bunny brads, Authentique bingo cards, unknown patterned and foil paper, ribbon, wooden embellishment and foam tape.

AWESOME

Tracy McLennon, Debert, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Prism Studio cardstock, Simply

Stated Design patterned paper and ephemera, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape, E-Z Runner Ultra and 3D Foam Squares.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Tracy created the base of her layout using Prism Studio cardstock.

TOGETHER

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper, enamel dots and ephemera, Elizabeth Craft Designs dies, Lavinia Stamps stencil, Ranger Texture Paste, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, unknown thread and ribbon.

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Heather added a soft texture to the background of her layout using Ranger texture paste and the Lavinia Stamps feather leaf stencil.

CONGRATULATIONS

Deborah Hellman, Tampa, Florida

SUPPLIES: Neenah Paper cardstock, Altenew stamps, embossing folder and die, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Ohuhu markers, Kat Scrappiness embellishments, unknown ribbon.

WEDDING CARD TRIO

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper, die cuts, and die, Pinkfresh Studio glitter drops, 49 and Market flowers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Heather used the Echo Park Paper Co. Wedding Bells collection to design this card trio.

MC WEDDING

Cindy Agar, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Silhouette font, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, McDonald’s French fry containers, wrapper and bib, unknown thread.

WHEN WE WERE YOUNG

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simply Stated Design patterned paper, Lavinia Stamps stencil, Ranger texture paste and gesso, Ranger Dina Wakley Media typed ledgers, American Crafts Thickers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Glue Pen and E-Z Runner Grand.

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Desiree anchored the photo on her layout by adding black gesso through the Lavinia Stamp cobblestone stencil. This additional design element draws the eye directly to the photo.

CLAY & MYLA

Lorraine Melin

Wainwright, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, chipboard and ephemera, American Crafts

Thickers, Ranger Archival and Tim Holtz

Distress ink and Glossy Accents, 49 and Market flowers, Fun Foam sheets, unknown date stamp, gel pen, foam squares and sewing machine stitching.

KATE AND JAMES

Andrea Sherman

Sussex, New Jersey

SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart cardstock, patterned paper, ink, gems, SVG frame and flowers.

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Thank You

Jackie Ludlage, Elk Point, Alberta SUPPLIES: Prism Studio cardstock, dies and coloured pencils, Altenew 3D Embossing folder, The Robin’s Nest Creative Dew Drops, unknown sentiment die, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

Colour the different elements of the bird die cut, using Prism Studio pencil crayons, a paintbrush, and water.

Adhere all the elements of the bird together. 3.

Emboss the panel with an Altenew 3D embossing folder. 5.

Die cut a rectangle panel, using Prism Studio rectangle stitched die and solar white ultra smooth cardstock. 4.

Colour the raised elements of the panel with Prism Studio pencil crayons and water. Die cut a sentiment. Assemble the card, and adhere to a card base. 6.

Die cut the Prism Studio bird die, using Prism Studio watercolour paper.

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You Make the World a Better Place

Karla Yungwirth, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Echo Park Paper Co. stamps and patterned paper, Prism Studio Sketch paper and dies, Ranger Tim Holtz Archival ink, Zebra Sarasa Porous pens, Zensations coloured pencils and CLICKART Marker, OLFA scissors, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Stamp Echo Park Paper images on Prism Studio paper with Ranger Tim Holtz hickory smoke Archival ink.

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Trace the images with Zebra Sarasa Porous pens.

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Colour the images in with Zebra Zensations coloured pencils. 3. Cut out images with OLFA Craft scissors. 4.

Scribble Zebra CLICKART Marker on non-stick surface. Spray with water, and use a Ranger blending foam to apply the ink to Prism Studio Watercolour paper that has been cut out with a Prism Studio Stitched Ovals die.

5. Stamp Echo Park Paper sentiment with Ranger Tim Holtz faded jeans Archival ink. Assemble card as shown.

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Bloom

Nicole Wright, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Crayons, Dina Wakley

Media gesso and paintbrush, Stampers Anonymous

Tim Holtz stencils, Sizzix die, coffee filters, patterned paper from stash, unknown veneer alphabet, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Apply an even coat of Ranger Dina Wakley Media white gesso with a paintbrush: start in the centre of the paper and feather out. You don’t have to cover the whole page with gesso. I left a couple of inches around the edges. Set aside and let dry completely.

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Lay the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencil over the scribbles. Use a baby wipe or damp cloth to lift the colour through the stencil. Repeat around the page, using a variety of different stencils.

Scribble the Ranger Tim Holtz Distress crayons over the gesso. Overlap each of your colours slightly.

Once you are happy with the stencil design, hold the page upright and spritz with water. The water reacts with the Distress crayon and drips down the page. Once dry, embellish your paper with stamps, die cut flowers, and torn scraps of paper from your scrap paper bin. 4.

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Getting Messy

Noreen Smith, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Memories Riveting Collection Papers, Stickers and Embellishments, Platinum Shimmer Solid Core Paper, 12-inch Trimmer with Straight and Victorian Blade, Rectangle, Custom Cutting System Patterns, Red Custom Cutting System Blade, 13 x 13 Cutting Mat, Two-Way Corner Rounder, Handheld 1-Hole Punch, All-Purpose Scissors, Black Dual-Tip Pen, Tape Runner Adhesive, Foam Squares.

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Cut a 3.5″×6″ rectangle from the Riveting light woodgrain paper. Use a pen and ruler to mark 2″ down from the top on either side of the rectangle, and 1″ in from either side along the bottom edge of the rectangle.

Use the Two-Way Corner Rounder to round both corners of the paintbrush handle. Use the Handheld 1-Hole Punch to punch a hole in the centre of the handle.

Assemble the paintbrush by adhering the platinum strip along the top edge of the handle, and the brown square behind the handle. Draw lines on the brown woodgrain pattern to create the look of individual bristles.

Place the paper rectangle on the 13″×13″ Cutting Mat. Align the top of the largest Rectangle Custom Cutting System Patterns template with the 2″ mark, and the side of the template with the 1″ mark. Place the red blade in the template track, press down, and move the blade along the template to cut out the paper shape as shown. Repeat on the opposite side of the rectangle to create the paintbrush handle. 2.

Cut a 3.5″×1″ strip of Platinum Solid Core Paper and a 3.5″×3.5″ square from the dark brown woodgrain paper. Remove the Straight Blade on the 12″ Trimmer and insert the Victorian Blade. Cut a small piece from one end of the 3.5″ dark brown woodgrain square to create a jagged edge that mimics the bristles of a paintbrush.

Cut a 3.5″ × 9.5″ piece of striped paper. Adhere it behind the paintbrush to mimic some paint! Adhere both to layout, trimming off any excess paper that overhangs the edge of the base page. Add photos, embellishments, and journaling as shown or desired.

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“The main purpose of Soul ART is to dig deep into important matters of the heart and soul through simple art that anyone can do.”

Seasons of Life - Spring

I’m not going to lie… it’s been a long winter. I’m not just talking about the weather. It’s been a dark, cold winter in my soul for several months. Life has been challenging and honestly at times left me wondering where God is, what is coming next, and when. But I still cling to God through the dark, cold winter, knowing the arrival of spring will eventually come. When it does, it’s a beautiful thing, as tiny signs of spring begin to show themselves and hope grows along with them. So hold on. Spring always comes.

with Allison Orthner SoulArt.ca

When our soul is experiencing a dark, cold winter season, it’s important to remember that God is still there with us. He is behind the scenes still working, planting, and growing even when we cannot see it and often cannot feel it. Seasons of life will always come and go, but winter is often the hardest on our soul. The secret is to hold on tight, knowing God can be trusted through it all and eventually tiny new signs of spring will again be found, bringing hope and growth back into your life.

SPRING

ALWAYS COMES

Allison Orthner

Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Soul ART tissues, napkins and quotes, DecoArt Decoupage matte medium.

SCRAPS OF INFO

In order to create a powerful visual of the first tiny signs of hope after winter, I kept the background all black and white with just a touch of colour on the flower and butterfly to represent how signs of both hope and spring often start small when coming out of a season of darkness.

IN GOD’S PRESENCE WE WILL BLOOM

Allison Orthner, Calgary, Alberta SUPPLIES: PrintPraySlay.com printable “Aaron Staff Buds”, DecoArt Decoupage, Zebra Midliner pen.

HOPE

Suzanne Corson, Westfield, Indiana SUPPLIES: Dayspring Illustrating Bible, Illustrated Faith watercolours, date stamp, Confetti Creativo Bible Journaling printables sets (Suzanne Corson designer): “Consider the Lilies”, “We’re All Cracked Eggs”, “So Will I”, American Crafts Thickers.

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While journaling 1 Peter 3-5, I am reminded of the hope and promise of spring because HE IS RISEN! He makes all things new! All of creation reveals His glory and grace through every bud, blossom, and baby chick!

Start with a

By Jennifer Edwardson

SIZE AND STYLE

As with everything in life, your crafting can, will, and should evolve over time. There are so many sizes and styles of scrapbooking available to you. Some crafters are steadfast 12″×12″ layout lovers, and some mix ALL the sizes. I am a mix-all-the-sizes kind of girl, but have a strong lean toward 12″×12″ single pages!! The same could be said for your scrapbook style! It can be really empowering to try a different size or style, and even a different album size too. Don’t be afraid to give it a go; if you don’t love it, you can always go back. These are YOUR memories, and how you record them is completely up to you.

Happy Memories

Jennifer Edwardson, Duncan, British Columbia

I hope that you take a chance on stepping out of your comfort zone and scraplift all the sizes and styles shown here … And be sure to share them with us ONLINE, so we can see what you create.

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper, rub-ons and stencil, Pinkfresh Studio and The Stamp Market ink, Hero Arts blending brushes, Kelly Creates journaling pen, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Tape Runner and 3D Foam Squares, Dries Clear Art Glitter Glue.

Traveller’s Notebook Favorites

Jennifer Edwardson, Duncan, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock and 3D foam circles, Simple Stories cardstock, patterned paper, Cut Aparts, stickers and enamel dots, Heidi Swapp date stamp, Close to My Heart ink, Kelly Creates journaling pen, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Tape Runner, Dries Clear Art Glitter Glue.

Sunshine and Fresh Flowers

Jennifer Edwardson, Duncan, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock and 3D foam sqaures, Simple Stories cardstock, patterned paper, Journal Bits, stickers, die cuts and enamel dots, EK Success border punch, Kelly Creates journaling pen, Heidi Swapp date stamp, Close to My Heart ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Tape Runner, Dries Clear Art Glitter Glue.

BONUS SKETCH GALLERY

There are an infinite number of sources that inspire, but none is so reliable and flexible as a sketch. A simple outline for element placement, a sketch can kickstart your crafting session. It can be interpreted precisely as presented, or taken with a twist; rotate it, flip it, consolidate or expand elements…it's all good! A single sketch can inspire both scrapbookers and card makers. As shown in this gallery, a single sketch can produce a delightful and diverse array of results! What would YOU create with this sketch?

Good Times

Shari Moore, Red Deer, Alberta SUPPLIES: Nina cardstock, Cocoa Vanilla patterned paper, ephemera and stickers, Heidi Swapp Colorshine, Stampin’ Up! and EK Success punches.

Love This

Bethany Hoskin, Cochrane, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Vicki Boutin patterned paper, journal cards, embellishments, stamps and stickers, American Crafts Thickers, unknown washi tape.

Barbie

Cindy Agar, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Pinkfresh Studio patterned paper and embellishments, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, 49 and Market embellishments, Tim Holtz Sizzix die.

Lemon Tree

Nadine Milton, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simply Stated Design patterned paper and ephemera, Tim Holtz Idea-ology stickers, Close to My Heart stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress embossing ink and acrylic stamping block, Judikins embossing powder, Posca and Faber-Castell pens, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Art Glitter and Sookwang adhesives, unknown washi tape.

This View

Deb McGee, London, Ontario

SUPPLIES: American Crafts and Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper, stickers, ephemera and washi tape, Doodlebug Design stickers, Altenew ink, Sharpie marker, 7 Gypsies fabric tape, Peartree Cutfiles, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam tape.

Salsa Class at Flora Farms

Ronda Ivens, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! cardstock, My Mind’s Eye patterned paper, Bo Bunny brads, Simple Stories wooden veneers, Maya Road Mist, 49 and Market filmstrip.

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ART IMPRESSIONS

How absolutely adorable are these little mushrooms, gnomes, and mushroom house stamp sets by Art Impressions Rubber Stamps? Pair them up with an assortment of floral stamps and a sentiment stamp, all by Art Impressions, and it is simply cuteness overload. Be sure to check out the HUGE selection of delightful stamps that Art Impressions has to offer. ArtImpressions.com

Live Simply

Karla Yungwirth, Calgary, Alberta

I’m So Glad You Are Part of My Life

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, Simply Stated Design lemon wreath, Soul Art vellum, Therm O Web Deco Foil Foil Transfer Sheets, The Robin’s Nest Creative Dew Drops, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Adhesive and E-Z Runner Grand.

SUPPLIES: Prism Studio cardstock, dies, paint markers and coloured pencils, Art Impressions stamps and patterned paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival ink, The Robin's Nest Creative Dew Drops, OLFA Craft scissors, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Adhesive Dots and E-Z Runner Grand.

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THERM O WEB

Adding foils isn’t hard when you are working with the right products. Therm O Web Deco Foil Transfer Sheets are so easy to use! Apply them with or without heat! They offer a plethora of colour choices along with metallics, rainbows, watercolour, glimmering, and more! Adding foil really can’t get any easier!

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PRISM STUDIO

Prism Studio has created a high-quality non-toxic, water-based acrylic paint marker that is exactly what you are looking for. These markers can be applied to plastic, metal, wood, ceramics, and more. For this project, Karla Yungwirth has taken them a step further, using them to paint a background for her adorable card. PrismStudio.ca

A Little Birdie Told Me Karla Yungwirth, Calgary, Alberta SUPPLIES: Prism Studio canvas paper, cardstock, glitter cardstock, acrylic paint markers, blending brushes and dies, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stencil and stamp, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Archival ink and Distress Oxide ink, The Robin's Nest Creatve Dew Drops, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Tape Runner, Adhesive Dots and 3D Foam Squares.

Here are the step-by-steps for Karla’s card

1. Scribble paint markers on canvas paper, and then add water and paint with a paintbrush.

2. Stamp and stencil on the background.

3. Die cut an oval from the background, and die cut the bird from solid and glitter cardstock.

4. Assemble the bird and add shading with ink.

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SCRAPS OF INFO

• MIXED MEDIA •

By Dooreen Rousseau

Sources for acetate: scrapbooking and fine art stores, cake collars, packaging, OHP slides, notebook dividers, clam shells, project life sleeves, page protectors, card sleeves, Grafix sheets, laminator sheets, Mylar.

Designing with Acetate

As a mixed media artist with eclectic tastes, I like to keep my eyes open for interesting and unique elements to add to my projects. A simple piece of plastic that is meant for the recycle bin can be used in many different ways to achieve my goal. Plastic is available in many shapes and forms and is found everywhere on earth.

I store my collection of ATCs in card sleeves to go in a binder, and those pockets can be cut away and used on

a Project Life card and become a pocket for photos, ephemera, or other elements. It’s a perfect match! I purchase fruit in clam shells and then use the plastic as a see-through element on a tag, or a substitute for shrink art when heated. I die cut bottle shapes and give a light inking with alcohol inks. Then I use stamps to make them into great embellishments for my journal pages.

For this project, I cut down a sheet of heavy acetate to make panels and tags

Love This Life

Dooreen Rousseau, Edmonton, Alberta SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, Mintay Fancy Cards, Liquitex Molding Paste, Decoart acrylic paint, Liquitex Basic white acrylic paint, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamp, Sizzix Tim Holtz embossing folder, Sizzix and Cuttlebug embossing folders, Taylored Expressions Mini Slim Stencil, Studio by Katia foam tape, unknown trims and fringe.

of different sizes to add interesting pages to a tag album. It can be tricky adhering things to acetate without the adhesive showing, but decorating both sides of the panel and placing the adhesive strategically makes the adhesive invisible.

Take a look at four different ways I used acetate to complement the pages to my tag album. I hope you give them a try!

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Cut acetate to size, and emboss using an embossing folder of your choice. Adhere a die cut or ephemera to the front of the embossed panel, using foam tape. To hide the adhesive at the back, cut a piece of designer paper smaller than the embossed panel. Adhere with foam tape matching the tape on the ephemera, and set it in place.

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Acetate is versatile and can be heat-embossed, dry-embossed, stamped, stitched, inked, sponged, stenciled, and gelli printed. It can be used as tags, memory Dex/Rolodex, card bases, shaker cards, pockets, window pockets, specimen slides, die cuts, overlays, and other elements.

The panel can be decorated further with additional ephemera or collage. This effectively hides the adhesives and provides layers to the embossed panel.

2. Apply the paste using a palette knife, and then carefully remove the stencil and let it dry.

Cut acetate to the required size. Choose a stencil that fits the panel, and tape it in place. Molding paste can be coloured by adding a bit of paint and mixing well.

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Cut acetate to the required size, and add texture with an embossing folder. Use a sponge to lightly pounce white acrylic paint to the edges to give the embossed tag a frosty appearance.

You can create wonderfully textured overlays by stamping on the acetate. Cut acetate to the required size. Choose a stamp with texture that enhances the design behind. Load and condition a sponge with white acrylic paint, and dab the paint onto the surface of the stamp. Carefully lay the acetate onto the paint and lightly press without moving. Remove the acetate, and wash your stamp immediately before the paint dries. The paint will dry on the acetate in moments.

Let dry and decorate if desired. (See tip on hiding adhesive in Technique 1.)

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THE ANTOMY OF A Layout

CONTRAST IN IMAGE STYLE >

Today

Ronda Ivens, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Simple Stories patterned paper, ephemera and cardstock, Ranger Archival ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

The layering of the image with background paperes, tickets, and flowers is really effective in framing the image like a postcard.

Images are obscured in the background but provide a hint of texture – almost like old wallpaper. The texture continues overtop of the layers of illustrated fruit.

Even the contrast of typefaces works to further complement the contrast in imagery and texture.

The photo of the real hand with peas peeking through torn pieces of paper provides a dramatic contrast between real (or a 3D image) and flat papers that act as a torn seam.

A Splash of Water and a Dash of Colour

Watercolour is an interesting and subtle medium to work with!

An absolute beginner can achieve delightful results, while an experienced pro can still be charmed by unexpected nuances that appear in their projects. Watercolours are accessible to every crafter—inexpensive to get started but filled with enough variation to keep an avid practitioner studying and learning for years…a lifetime even! This gallery is filled with watercolour projects whose soft hues evoke tender feelings of love and joy, positivity, and celebration.

SUPPLIES: Park Lane cardstock, Strathmore mixed media paper, Mintay Papers patterned paper, Vicki Boutin stickers, Art Philosophy watercolor paint, Kuretake Zig Millennium pen, 3M adhesive.

HELLO THERE

Jessica Quinn

Grand Rapids, Michigan

LET’S EAT CAKE

Tracy McLennon, Debert, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Pink & Main cardstock, stamps, glitter paper, dies and sequins, Ranger Archival ink, Zig Clean Color markers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner Grand and Micro Adhesive Dots, unknown waterbrush.

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Tracy created her card using the Pink & Main Stack of Gifts die.

THE EARTH LAUGHS IN FLOWERS

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Hammermill and Neenah cardstock, IndigoBlu stamps and stencil, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, VersaFine ink, Ranger embossing powder, unknown vellum.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Heather created the polka background on her card using the IndigoBlu 6x6 Dotty stencil.

GARDEN THERAPY

Tamara Barnes, Devon, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Canson watercolor paper, Colorado Craft Company and Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps stamps, Ranger Archival and Lawn Fawn ink, Sakura watercolor paints and gel pen, Kuretake Zig watercolor markers, Close to My Heart embossing folder, Your Next Stamp and Avery Elle dies, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, unknown twine and button.

HEART PRINTS

Linda Smith, Lethbridge, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Artist’s Loft watercolor paper, Sakura Koi watercolor box, Kuretake Zig Letter pen, unknown heart stamps.

MY HEART

Betsy Lewitzke

North Las Vegas, Nevada

SUPPLIES: Park Lane cardstock, Crate Paper patterned paper and stickers, The Paper Studio and Cocoa Vanilla Studio stickers, Globeland and Recollections stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Pinkfresh Studio chipboard, Tombow Mono, Tonic Studios Nuvo Deluxe and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L adhesives.

SO EXCITED

Irene Limburg, Pictou, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Vicki Boutin Design patterned paper, stickers, stamps, gel crayons, texture paste and chipboard letters, Sharpie marker, unknown enamel dots.

SCRAPS OF INFO

We love the layers of flowers and butterflies on Irene’s layout.

JUST DANCE

Shari Moore, Red Deer, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Neenah Paper cardstock, Pink Paislee patterned paper and stickers, Ranger

Tim Holtz Distress ink, Fiskars circle punch, unknown white thread.

LOVE YOU SO MUCH

Carrie Simonds, Kersey, Colorado

SUPPLIES: Hip Kit Club cardstock, patterned paper, stickers, stamps, embellishments, stencils, dies, Vicki Boutin Design Foundations paper, Catherine Pooler Designs ink, DMC embroidery floss, The Crafter’s Workshop modeling paste, Simon Says Stamp blending brushes, Ranger heat tool, Brother sewing machine, Scrapbook.com adhesive and stamping blocks, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue.

20 EARS

Michelle Galatuik Grande Prairie, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper, Artist’s Loft watercolors, Sharpie marker, unknown brads, bookplate and machine stitching.

HAPPY

Dana Tatar, Oakwood, Ohio

SUPPLIES: Color Rush Studio patterned paper and embellishments, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Faber-Castell watercolor pencils, Creative Embellishments stencil, Heidi Swapp acetate die cut, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

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Acetate shaker hearts! Love it!

MAGICAL

Michelle Galatuik

Grande Prairie, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper and Recollections cardstock, Simple Stories stickers, Artist’s Loft watercolors, Sharpie marker, Disney Scrappers cut file.

TODAY CREATE

Ronda Ivens

Yellowknife, North West Territories

SUPPLIES: 49 and Market patterned paper, die cuts, stickers, and cardstock, American Crafts Thickers.

I CAN DO HARD THINGS

Kristin Rizzo, Villa Park, Illinois

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock and Thickers, Pinkfresh Studio patterned paper, Typewriter font, Catherine Pooler Designs ink, Sharpie marker, Jennifer Edwardson Creative Inc cut file, Doodlebug Design and Scrapbook.com dies, EK Success punches, unknown baker’s twine, bling and stickers.

BUTTERFLY CARD SET

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Hammermill and Neenah cardstock, IndigoBlu stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, VersaFine ink, Ranger embossing powder.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Heather designed her cards using a variety of stamps from IndigoBlu, including the Victorian Garden stamp set.

RAINBOW CARDS

Tessa Reed, Glendale, Arizona

SUPPLIES: Canson watercolor paper, Et Cetera Papers, Bazzill Basics Paper and Accent Opaque cardstock, Josie Lewis, FINETEC, Prima Marketing Inc. and Art Philosophy watercolour paints, Sakura gel pen, Beadalon beading cord, Kathleen Caughlin printable, 3M foam tape, Beary Art Precision Craft Glue, Kindred Stamps, Gina Marie Designs and Waffle Flower dies, unknown seed beads.

THANK YOU

Deborah Hellman, Tampa, Florida

SUPPLIES: Neenah Paper and Strathmore

Bristol Smooth cardstock, My Favorite Things stamps and dies, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, WOW! embossing powder, Kat Scrappiness gems, Tim Holtz Sizzix embossing folder, unknown kraft cardstock and watercolor paint.

THEN SINGS MY SOUL

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, IndigoBlu paint and stencil, Ranger Texture Paste, Simply Stated Design wreath, American Crafts Thickers, Allison Orthner Soul Art paper, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam and E-Z Runner Grand.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Desiree created the background of her layout using IndigoBlu acrylic paint.

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Technique Tasters #341

Hoppy Birthday

Featuring Art Impressions

Designer: Cathie Allan

Recorded Live Demo Let Your Light Shine Mixed Media Tag

Featuring IndigoBlu

Designer: Karla Yungwirth

Food Photography for the Scrapbooker

Millions of people capture photos of delicious food and then post online for the world to salivate over! There is an entire industry of food photography, and I get it! I follow my niece’s instagram page dedicated to her edible creations (Figure 1) and frequently stop scrolling at many mouth-watering images online.

But as a scrapbooker, I find myself thinking these food photos are missing something very important!! Who is across from you? Where are you? What special memories are attached to this delicious photo of food?

When taking food photos, don’t forget to also capture important details like the people you are with, the location, the occasion, recipes, and other details that will bring the memory alive when you look back on it.

As much as I love to eat and appreciate great food, the most important part to me is who I’m sharing it with!!! Who is beside me and across from me? Why are we eating together? Is it a special occasion or a special location? I try to include these details in my food photos when I can.

For example, I have a family picture of us eating Belgium waffles in Belgium (Figure 2) and another showcasing scrumptious ice cream treats while camping with family (Figure 3). One of my favourites is a fun image of my inlaws being served a gigantic cinnamon bun that could easily feed eight people (Figure 4)

Photos should trigger memories. Recently my 91-year-old Dad, who is suffering with dementia, asked if he can

eat cereal in the middle of the afternoon. I was instantly taken back to the memory of a little girl interviewed on Oprah after her mother passed of cancer. When asked about her favourite memory with her Mom, she didn’t talk about their recent trip to Disney or some big milestone event; she mentioned eating a bowl of cereal with her Mom in the middle of the night. As I watched my Dad enjoying multiple different cereals like a kid in a candy store, I quietly snapped this photo (Figure 5), and then

we both sat and ate cereal together. I have a feeling it’s going to be one of my favourite memories with my Dad.

None of these “food photos” are exceptional quality by any means, but they are priceless beyond measure for the memories of shared moments over food. I encourage you to capture the same.

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Figure 5

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Figure 3

Spring

Spring heralds a return to colour as Earth sheds her sparkling white shroud and invites greener pursuits. Impatient gardeners armed with seed catalogues and dreams of a bountiful harvest emerge into the warming sunshine to turn and ready the soil. Farms and forests explode with new life, fulfilling that timeless promise of renewal and regeneration. Everyone is excited to cheer this new season, new growth, and new memories in the making! Whether your spring is snowy, muddy, verdant, or rainy, this seasonal gallery of all things spring will delight and inspire you!

GROW

Jenny Young Albany, Oregon

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper, ephemera and tag, Pinkfresh Studio patterned paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Tim Holtz Idea-ology mummy cloth, Scrappin Happy Studio canvas flair button.

HELLO SPRING SNOW

Raechelle Bellus

Bowling Green, Kentucky

SUPPLIES: CutCardStock cardstock and vellum, American Crafts cardstock, Pretty Little Studio patterned paper and stickers, Shimmerz Paints ink spray, Tombow pen, Peartree Cutfiles, Bramble Fox Perspextives.

BLOOMING FANTASTIC

Deb McGee, London, Ontario

SUPPLIES: American Crafts and Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Echo Park Paper Co. Carta Bella Paper Co. patterned paper, enamel dots and chipboard, Doodlebug Design stickers, DMC embroidery floss, Peartree Cutfiles, Prima Marketing Inc. flowers, unknown fun foam, hemp embroidery floss and glue dots.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Check out the detail on these delightful little tulip embellishments Deb used on her layout.

SPRING MEANS SLURPIES

Shari Moore, Red Deer, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Neenah Paper cardstock, Doodlebug

Design patterned paper, stickers, ephemera and enamel dots, Heidi Swapp date stamp, Ranger Archival and Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, Scrapbook and Cards Today foam word, Martha Stewart punch, We R Makers Crop-A-Dile, unknown glitter foam.

AINSWORTH CROP

Roni Anderson, Vernon, British Columbia SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper and ColorMates cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper, chipboard and stickers, Cricut Birthday Bash font, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, 49 and Market film strips.

SPRING MEMORIES

Tammy Stefanik, Thorhild, Alberta SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock, DCWV and Simple Stories patterned paper, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, DecoArt paint, Bramble Fox acrylic title, Southern Ridge Trading Co. chipboard, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Dollarama cardboard, wood embellishment and jute twine, UFA cow record sheet, Alberta calving booklet, unknown metal cow bell and ephemera.

BLOOM

Nicole Martel, Crownsville, Maryland

SUPPLIES: The Stamp Market cardstock, Pretty Little Studio patterned paper, stickers and ephemera, Pilot Pen, Creative Memories foam squares.

EASTER CARD SET

Tracy McLennon, Debert, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, Bits & Pieces, cardstock stickers and foam stickers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape, 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner Petite.

MOM

Tracy McLennon, Debert, Nova Scotia

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Heartfelt Creations dies, Art Impressions stamps, Ranger Archival ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Dual Tip Glue Pen, Craft Foam Tape White, Thin 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner Petite, Zig Clean Color Markers, unknown letters stickers, gems and waterbrush.

BUNNY KISSES

Karla Yungwirth, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper and ephemera, The Robin’s Nest Creative Dew Drops, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Tiny Attacher, Sizzix and Your Next Stamps dies, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, unknown ribbon.

GROW

DIGITAL LAYOUT

Amie Wheeler, Spokane, Washington

SUPPLIES: Adobe Photoshop CC, Springy by Clever Monkey Graphics Digital Scrapbooking kit, Garden-a-thon by Cindy Schneider template, Esat Hoxha NRML font.

MAELYN

Heather Fischer, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, stickers, chipboard letters, ephemera and enamel dots, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

EASTER 2020

Sally Hardie, Gauteng, South Africa

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Celebr8 patterned paper, Artistry ink, Tonic Studios Nuvo Glitter Drops, unknown chipboard, sentiments and foam tape.

HELLO SUNSHINE

DIGITAL LAYOUT

Karen Frobisher, Winnipeg, Manitoba

SUPPLIES: Hello Sunshine by Magical Craps Galore – Digital Designs by Marina Digital Scrapbook Kit, Tinci Designs template, Arial Narrow font by dafont.

HAPPY PLACE

Julie Leonhardt, Fort Wayne, Indiana

SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! cardstock and punch, Simple Stories, Kaisercraft and Bo Bunny patterned paper, Sakura gel pen, Cricut markers and cutfiles, Creative Memories punch, AdTech adhesive.

ONE OF A KIND

Jennifer Gagne, Okotoks, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Colorbök cardstock, Close to My Heart patterned paper and stamps, Cocoa Vanilla stickers, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink.

MY FIRST EASTER

Raechelle Bellus, Bowling Green, Kentucky

SUPPLIES: CutCardStock cardstock, Felicity Jane patterned paper, Heidi Swapp spray ink, Tombow pen, Doodlebug Design ribbon, Silhouette Grace Lynn Designs cutfile, Scrappin Happy Studio flair, Bramble Fox Perspextives acrylic, SpiegleMom Scraps sequins, Hobby Lobby tulle, Simple Stories ephemera.

DANDELION WISHES

Dana Tatar, Oakwood, Ohio

SUPPLIES: American Crafts cardstock, Vicki Boutin Design patterned paper, Studio Ins & Outs stickers, 49 and Market tickets, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, unknown die cuts.

OVER THE RAINBOW

Alexandra Skifton

Waukesha, Wisconsin

SUPPLIES: Doodlebug Design cardstock, Bella BLVD patterned paper and stickers, Peartree Cutfiles, DMC embroidery floss, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

PRINCESS

Cathryn Ledger, Edmonton, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basic Paper cardstock, 5th & Market stickers, unknown patterned paper, doilies, ephemera and embellishments, machine stitching.

SCRAPS OF INFO

The paper doily backing the photo on Cathryn’s layout is the perfect embellishments for this soft babythemed page.

YOU ARE MY POT OF GOLD

Amy Cunniff-Bleau

Duanesburg, New York

SUPPLIES: American Crafts and The Stamps of Life cardstock, Scrapbook Generation tag, DMC embroidery thread, Allison Davis stitching template, Studio Ilustrado cut file, Design Hooked sentiment.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Just WOW to that gorgeous stitched rainbow!

EASTER

Bethany Roisland

Kandiyohi, Minnesota

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper and stickers, Martha Stewart Crafts adhesive gems.

Nancy Klein

By Cathie Allen

THE BEAUTY OF STAMPS & STENCILS FROM INDIGOBLU

Breathe Deeply

Cathie Allan, Stoney Plain, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, IndigoBlu stamps and stencil, Pergamano vellum, perforating tools and mat, The Robin’s Nest Creative Dew Drops, VersaColor and VersaFine pigment ink, Faber-Castell Artist Pitt pens, Sookwang doublesided adhesive.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Cathie designed this stunning card using the IndigoBlu Vintage Dogwood stamp.

Scan this QR Code for a direct link to watch as Cathie puts this card together from start to finish OR visit the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine video library. CreativeScrapbooker.ca/Videos

Page > Sisters

Cathie Allan, Stoney Plain, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, IndigoBlu stamps and stencil, Pergamano vellum, perforating tools and mat, VersaColor and VersaFine pigment ink, Faber-Castell Artist Pitt pens, Sookwang double-sided adhesive.

Right

IndigoBlu … have you heard the name? Have you explored their stamps and their stencils, yet? If you have, I know you love them; if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat.

For this beautiful card, I chose the stunning, highly-detailed, vintage dogwood stamp from IndigoBlu for my focal point. I stamped it on heavy vellum and coloured the image from behind. In this way, the detail would not be overwhelmed by the colouring.

In addition to the stamp, I also used the IndigoBlu letters mask. I love that I was able to create a unique title by singling out individual letters, like I did on the Sisters layout.

OH! … and if you don’t have a stash of vellum or parchment paper, you need one. My favourite is from Pergamano. It’s a perfect weight—beautiful dimension when you dry emboss, it and yet transparent enough that you can see background layers underneath. It’s sturdy enough for you to employ perforating techniques without much cracking of the parchment paper. Yes, some people call vellum “parchment paper.” I use both names. Whether you use it as a focal point on your project or as an added embellishment like on the scrapbook page, once you start using it, it will be hard not to add it in some form to your favourite paper crafting projects.

When stamping on vellum, I use VersaFine pigment ink—a quick-dry one. I stamp and then heat set a few times with my heat gun, allowing the project to cool between heat settings. If there is a lot of detail like the stamp I chose in the card project, I prefer to let the image dry overnight. This ink does have a longer curing time on the vellum, but it gives me the detail that I’m looking for and of course, SO IMPORTANTLY does not bleed out.

I hope you enjoy creating projects using these techniques in your crafting future. Creating handmade cards and handmade memories with amazing tools is a process I have never tired of. HAPPY SPRING, everyone!

Spring brings many things, but most lovely of all the offerings are Easter and Mother’s Day. Celebration of renewed life and life-givers is intertwined into this season like ribbons around a maypole! Both occasions are influenced by lots of florals, soft and pretty colour schemes, and gentle images. Our SWAK gallery is filled with Easter and Mother’s Day cards that invite you to share with your loved ones too!

EASTER CARD SET

Christine Piwtorak, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock, Simply Stated Design patterned paper, Heartfelt Creations vellum, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink and Glossy Accents, We R Memory Keepers typewriter, Stampin’ Up! ribbon, unknown pearls and dies.

SUPER MUM

Connie Mercer, Belmont, Texas

SUPPLIES: Darkroom Door stamps, WOW! embossing powder, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide and Archival ink, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Buttons Galore and More buttons, unknown cardstock and acrylic paint.

MOTHER IS ANOTHER NAME FOR LOVE

Tammy Hawes, Cranbrook, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! patterned paper, gems, twine and cardstock, Unity Stamp Co. stamps, Prisma pencil crayons, Gina K. Designs ink, Close to My Heart die, machine stitching.

MOM AND I’M ALL EARS

Beckie McArthur, West Bend, Wisconsin

SUPPLIES: The Paper Studio cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress watercolor paper, Simon Says Stamp, Gerda Steiner Designs, LLC and Stampin’ Up! stamps, VersaFine ink, Derwent Inktense pencils, Arteza watercolor brushes, Gina K. Designs dies, unknown waterbrush.

MOTHER IS ANOTHER NAME FOR LOVE

Tammy Hawes, Cranbrook, British Columbia

SUPPLIES: Close to My Heart patterned paper, Unity Stamp Co. stamps, Stampin’ Up! doily and die, Tombow markers, machine stitching.

MOTHER

Jennifer Shamblin, Valrico, Florida

SUPPLIES: Park Lane cardstock, Canson watercolor paper, Unity Stamp Co. stamps and dies, VersaFine ink, Ranger embossing powder, Yasutomo watercolors, Tombow markers, Altenew waterbrush, SpiegelMom Scraps sequins, unknown cardstock.

SWEET SPRINGTIME

Loren Iannantuono, Woodbridge, Ontario

SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock and twine, Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper and stickers. AALL & Create stamps, Momento ink, Copic Markers, Sookwang double-sided tape, 3M Foam Tape, Stampin’ Up! and Taylored Expressions dies.

THANK YOU

Karla Yungwirth, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper, cardstock and stickers, Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Super Stock, Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz stamps, Close to My Heart stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Distress Oxide ink and Stickles, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Waffleflower dies.

SCRAPS OF INFO

The stamped sentiment on Karla’s card was created using the Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Bold Sayings stamp set.

BELLE MOM

Cassandra DeGrace, Alliston, Ontario

SUPPLIES: The Paper Company vellum, Staples cardstock, Magenta nuance powder and stamps, Recollections alphabet stickers, Ranger Tim Holtz

Distress ink, VersaMark ink, Simon Says Stamp embossing powder and sequins, unknown coffee filter and hemp twine.

SUPER HERO

Connie Mercer, Belmont, Texas

SUPPLIES: Studio Light cardstock, Darkroom Door stamps, WOW! embossing powder, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide and Archival ink, Tim Holtz Idea-ology paper dolls, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, unknown twine, fabric and acrylic paint.

SMILES ARE ALWAYS IN FASHION AND BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF

Nancy Nickel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

SUPPLIES: Recollections cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Kate Crafts digital downloads, unknown foam tape.

MOTHER’S DAY

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, IndigoBlu stamp and stencil, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Simon Hurley Create Lunar paste and embossing powder, 49 and Market ephemera, unknown metal embellishments.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Here is a look inside Desiree’s box frame card.

LET'S GO ON A HUNT! AND HOPPY EASTER TAG

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Simple Stories patterned paper, stickers and die cuts, Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Tape.

THE ANTOMY OF A Layout

CLUSTERING + LAYERING >

Sweet Murphy

Jessica Quinn, Grand Rapids, Michigan

SUPPLIES: Park Lane cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper, foam stickers and ephemera, Heidi Swapp stickers, Kuretake Zig pen, 3M adhesive.

The central band in this layout provides the perfect platform to build and anchor elements. In this case, the combination of patterned paper – almost like wallpaper – trimmed with a hand-drawn looped edge are a wonderful complement to each other.

Layering is a great visual tool for stacking a variety of elements. Here, the elements are perfectly considered. The cropping leaves key written words still visible.

These layers and clusters include opposing textures of flat graphics and sparkly 3D type for extra visual interest.

Hand-written cursive type with typeset scripts contrast each other nicely. This contrast is furthered by the opposing black and white.

Real photo corners!

Meet... Ronda

INTRODUCING YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY

Q. Tell us a few things about you.

R. We are empty-nesters; all three of our children are in their mid-late 20s (not sure how that happened)! We have two Italian Water Dogs (Lagotto Romagnolo), Enzo and Lupo, that keep me in shape and taking a lot of photos.

Q. How did you get into scrapbooking and how long have you been doing it?

R. I began scrapbooking 20 years ago when I went to a Creative Memories Party that one of my friends convinced me to attend. After a trip to Disneyland, I became addicted to gluing memories to paper!

Q. What are your MUST-HAVE supplies?

R. I am a paper addict, and I love to include memorabilia on my layouts; sometimes that is the perfect embellishment! Over the last 10 years, I have transitioned into standing while scrapbooking. I bought a standing desk in 2017, and now sitting to create at a retreat is sometimes a challenge.

Q. What type of camera do you use?

R. My iPhone Camera

Q. Do you print your photos or get them printed?

R. I print them at London Drugs.

RONDA IVENS

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Hours scrapbooking: 8 hours / month

Ronda was published for the first time in the Winter 2011/12 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine.

~ Ronda’s Scrapbooking Tip ~ Always stay inspired by others, so that when you do have time you are not too removed from your craft. Watch YouTube videos, and participate in local crops; if I have time to scroll, I do it in one of the Creative Scrapbooker Facebook Groups, and I keep a list of things to try or ideas to implement on my next layout or card.

Q. What was the first issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine that you were published in?

R. I am honoured to say that the first issue my layouts appeared in was the Winter Issue 2011/12… (see above) I love that the magazine shows a glimpse of what it is like to live in Northern Canada!

Q. What inspires you?

R. Flipping through current or older issues of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, … YouTube & Instagram Accounts that I follow, and I return to my old albums or favourite layouts when I get in a rut.

Community

Congratulations to our Card of the Month Winners. Join the Creative Scrapbooker Magazine Card of the Month Facebook Group and share your designs, for your chance to be crowned CARD OF THE MONTH. Visit: Facebook.com/groups/cardofthemonth

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine was spotted in Tammy Hawe’s local Cranbrook bookstore, Pages Book Emporium. So, she needed to snap a photo, of course! Left to right: Patti Johannson displaying Allison Orther’s Soul Art article. Roni Anderson, Tammy Hawes and Ronda Ivens are all displaying their published layouts and cards from the Fall issue.

Scan and join our Card of the Month Facebook group today!

This is what we LOVE about our craft: besties celebrating their friendship. From the moment Karen Dooner arrived into the arms of Sandra Corkrey at the train station in London, Ontario, they shared a magical, comical and “creative” fun-filled 4 days/5 nights making cards, stamping, die cutting… and of course, sorting, searching, and driving each other crazy looking for an elusive die!

“Forced” to stay indoors in their PJs due to winter storms with snow and plummeting temperatures, their family members enjoyed hearing the endless giggles and celebrating the friendship that these two ladies have. Truly wonderful.

Dee Corbin, Cyndi Brideaux, and Karen Cobb enjoyed a 4-night scrapbooking retreat at the fabulous Wildflower B & B in Qualicum, British Columbia, last November. It’s a biannual excursion travelling up the island, stopping at scrapbooking shops along the way. A paper crafting ROAD TRIP! Sounds wonderful! Cyndi is sporting her exclusive Village of Inspired People apron! Visit page 104 for all the details.

October Winner > Peggie Bendure Wilkins

November Winner – Julissa Sargo

December Winner – Kimberly Boliver

But first - let's take a selfie!

We loved seeing your smiling faces, not to mention your favourite furry friends, enjoying the Winter issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine! Snap a photo of you with the current issue of our magazine, share it on social media, and be sure to tag us. Then send us an email (info@creativescrapbooker.ca) with the link. We will share your photo on our social media and maybe even publish it in a future issue!

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ONE PAPER PLACE

590B Bankview Drive Frankfort, IL 60423 815-388-6745

OnePaperPlace.com

INDIANA

THE DOODLEBUG

671 3rd Ave, Suite C Jasper, IN 47546 812-482-4949 Thedoodlebuginc.com

IOWA

BACKROADS PLUM CRAZY 1430 220 Street Ionia, IA 50645 641-456-6305 backroadsplumcrazy.com

MEMORY BOUND SCRAPBOOK STORE

641 N Ankeny Blvd Ankeny, IA 50023 515-965-1102 memorybound.com

SCRAPMANIA STORE & RETREAT HOUSE

13,600+ sq ft Mega Store & Craft Mall 4700 Tama Street SE Cedar Rapids Tel. 319-377-9999 CRScrapmania.com

MASSACHUSETTS

LIFE’S MEMORIES & MORE 2067 Main Street Three Rivers, MA 01080 413-283-4448

Lifesmemoriesandmore.com

MICHIGAN

REMEMBER WHEN? SCRAPBOOKING 21952 23 Mile Road Macomb Twp., MI 48042 586-598-1810

RememberWhenScrapbook.com

SCRAPPY CHIC 33523 W. 8 Mile Road Livonia, MI 48152 248-426-9020 scrappychiclivonia.com

MINNESOTA

CREEK WATER MEMORIES

107 Water Street Jordan, MN 55352 952-406-8732 creekwatermemories.com

FIREFLY FARM & FOX FOREST RETREAT CENTER 51525 210th Avenue Pine Island, MN 55963 507-356-2073 VisitFireFlyFarm.com

THE PINE CITY SCRAPBOOKING CO. 415 2 Avenue SE Pine City, MN 55063 320-629-9960 thepinecityscrapbookingco.com

MISSOURI

SCRAPBOOK GENERATION

330 E Battlefield, Suite C Springfield, MO 65807 417-886-0440

scrapbookgeneration.com

SCRAPBOOK-N-MEMORIES

103 E. Mechanic Street      Harrisonville, MO  64701 816-884-3273

scrapbooknmemories.net

THE PAPER CRATE

405 N Main Street

Saint Charles, MO 63301

636-734-2259

thepapercrate.com

NEBRASKA

ARTZY HAVEN

2422 13th Street Columbus, NE 68601

402-606-4600 Artzy Haven

BUSY SCRAPPIN'

8430 Park Dr Omaha, NE 68127

402-291-2879 busyscrappinomaha

PICNIC HILL CREATE

5930 South 58th Street, Suites F & G Lincoln, NE 68516

402-525-7435

PicnicHillCreate.com

NEW HAMPSHIRE

STAMPED DESIGNS

2 Washington Street, Suite 315 Dover, NH 03820

603-742-3400

StampedDesigns.com

NEW YORK

THE CRAFTING COTTAGE & INN

314 West Water Street

Painted Post, NY 14870

607-937-3103 thecraftingcottage.com

SCRAP-A-LATTE

879 Little East Neck Road West Babylon, NY 11704

631-482-9190 scrapalatte.net

OKLAHOMA

PAPER ARTS

221 S Santa Fe Ave

Edmond, OK 73003

405-330-2055

cutglueandglitteron.com

OREGON

WHIMZEE’S SCRAPBOOK STUDIO

16630 SW Shaw Street, Suite K Beaverton, OR 97007

503-259-9130

whimzeesscrapbookstudio.com

YOUNG AT HEART PAPER CRAFTING

1254 Commercial Street Astoria, OR 97103

503-741-3500

Young at Heart Paper Crafting

PENNSYLVANIA

SCRAPBOOK SUPER STATION

168 Point Plaza Butler, PA 16001

724-287-4311

ScrapbookStation.com

TENNESSEE

SCRAPBOOK SUPERSTORE

238 Collier Drive

Sevierville, TN 37862

865-365-1317

FB ScrapbookSuperstoreTN

SCRAPPIN’ IN THE CITY

777 N. Hall of Fame Dr. Knoxville, TN 37917

865-247-6879

scrappininthecity.com

TEXAS

SCRAPPIN’ GOODTIME

200 N 15th St. Ste 8 Corsicana, TX 75110

903-641-0855

scrappingoodtime.com

SCRAPP’N SAVVY

19073 S. Rayburn Dr Conroe, TX 77302

281 429 0059

scrappnsavvy.com

VIRGINIA

GOLDENSHILL PAPERCRAFTS

12644 Chapel Road

Clifton, VA 20124

703-298-7688

Goldenshillpapercrafts.com

WASHINGTON

SCRAPBOOK ZONE

9621 NW Mickelberry, Ste 106 Silverdale, WA 98383

360-692-5707

Scrapbook-Zone

URBAN SCRAPBOOKER

9810 Edmonds Way Edmonds, WA 98020

425-771-2400

urbanscrapbooker.com

WISCONSIN

PICTURE THIS SCRAPOOKING AND MORE 2235 North Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54703 715-830-9555

PictureThisEauClaire.com

TERRI’S STAMP PAD, LLC

40195 Winsand Dr Ste 1 Pigeon Falls, WI 54760

715-983-2655

FB Terri’s Stamp Pad

VALLEY STAMP & SCRAP

976 American Drive, Suite 13 Neenah, WI 54956

920-558-4058

Valleystampandscrap.com

WINNECONNE CRAFTS

101 N 9th Avenue

Winneconne, WI 54986 920-312-0480

winneconne-crafts.myshopify.com

In the End

Fresh beginnings can indeed happen at any moment–we don’t have to wait for a new year, a new season, or a symbolic date to embrace change or embark on a new adventure. In the end, scrapbooking, just like life, is filled with opportunities for growth and exploration, often waiting for us to notice and seize them. Perhaps a quiet moment on a bench with someone you love is all you need to get started.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN THE SUMMER ISSUE:

Scan here to see the page calls and submit your projects today.

• The Beautiful Colours of Greece

• Geometric Patterns

• Not Your Average Card

• And so much more!

We have a NEW submissions process that is easier than ever! Visit our submissions page on our website, scroll down, and click on POST YOUR OWN! Here you can add your photos–any size, any shape and as many as you like!

We are currently looking for your Fall projects. Visit CreativeScrapbooker.ca/Submissions for all the details! We want to publish YOU!

Stencils + Stamps + Dies + Embellishments + Distress Colors + More

Tropical Island-themed Stampaway is coming! July 31 - August 3, 2024

Featuring classes taught by the country’s best instructors, a Friday preview costume party, fundraisers, an all-day Saturday rubber stamp convention, and more! Online show & class registration starts in May!