Make It Monday

I really like the stars and stripes combination on this HP ad. It might make a nice background paper, card or try replacing the photo of the computer with a photo of your loved one and title and journaling and you're done.

What will you make this Monday?

Go get creative.
Colleen

Make it Monday

Mondays are Make It Monday at For the Love of Scrap. You are challenged to create a layout using the inspiration I provide. The inspiration maybe a word definition, a quote, a color palette, or an advertisement. This challenge meant to train your mind to look for scrapbooking inspiration in the world around you.

This Monday's inspiration is an advertisement. Try your hand at making a layout based on this ad. This technique is called a scraplift.

I want to see your work. Please post completed layouts on our google group board here.

Have fun,
Colleen

Inspiration Journal

Have you ever wondered what my secret is for creating my unusual sketches? I'm ready to share; but only with you, no telling anyone else. ;o) I keep an inspiration journal.

I'm always on the lookout for scrapbooking ideas. Where do I find inspiration? Everywhere. Magazines, newspapers, catalogs or even junk mail and spam can hold a treasure just waiting to be scraplifted. Also, look at music album covers, video covers and billboards. Advertisements are wonderful to use. Why? They usually include a photo, headline (title) and a blurb (journaling).

But, don't just look for complete layout ideas. Also look for color combinations you like and designs that could be translated to your background paper or embellishments.

I cut the item out and stick it in my journal. So, whenever I need a creative kick-in-the-pants, it's there waiting for me.

Here are the step-by-step instructions to make an inspiration journal just like mine:
1. Buy a spiral notebook or composition book.
2. If using a spiral notebook (like I did) use a permanent marker to color the edges and spine of the notebook.
3. Place white cardstock on your work surface and place your notebook on top. Trace around the notebook with a pencil.
4. Cut the cardstock along the pencil line you drew.
5. Stamp the cardstock using black Colorbox pigment ink using the script writing stamp from Fancy Pants' Bella Brush stamp set.
6. Next, stamp the vine using Fancy Pants' Bella Brush stamp set and red Colorbox pigment ink .
7. Stamp the flowers using both size 8-petal flowers in the Fancy Pants' Bella Brush stamp set and the red Colorbox pigment ink .
8. Outline the vine and each flower using a black pen. Also, use the pen to add a center to each flower.
9. Ink the edges of the background paper with red Colorbox pigment ink .
10. Cut a large circle out of red cardstock using Coluzzle's large circle template. To get just the edge of the circle, you cut the paper using the last channel of the Coluzzle template, then without moving the template, cut a second circle using the template channel that is three channels from the channel you just used.
11. Using white stickers, spell your title for your journal cover (i.e. Inspiration) and place the stickers on an empty sticker backing sheet. Using StazOn ink stamp the stickers using another of the stamps from the Fancy Pants' Bella Brush stamp set.
12. Using the Dots All Around template from The Crafters Workshop, mark every other hole for the spacing of the letter of the title. Place each sticker on the appropriate mark.
13. Glue your stickered circle to the background paper.
14. Glue your cover to the notebook's cover.
15. Tie some ribbon to the spiral spine of the notebook.
16. Start filling your notebook with inspiration!

I hope I have inspired you.

Colleen

Sketch #10

Groovy circles give this retro, 1-photo sketch life. It's just begging for your personal touch.

This layout can be made easily using Coluzzle's Large Circle (8-3/4'') template, Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer and EK Success' Larger Corner Rounder Punch

Don't be shy...email your completed layout for the world to see and have people call your work "far out."

Peace,
Colleen

Sketch #9

This sketch accommodates 4 photos - (1) 5"x7" and (3) 2"x2". I've used colorful brads for the embellishments. I felt it lent a masculine touch. But you can substitute buttons, flowers or whatever to change the feel.

These tools will make completing this layout a snap: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer, EK Success' Medium Corner Rounder Punch, EK Success' Small Corner Rounder Punch. Karen Foster's ribbon brads add the finishing touch.

I can't wait to see what you creative scrappers can make with my sketch. Remember to send your completed layouts to me for posting.

ttfn,
Colleen

Pencil Lines Design Team Search

Pencillines.com is looking for a new Pencil Lines Designer. I applied to be part of the Pencil Lines Design Team. Here is my layout entry based on their sketch along with the companion page I created.

Even if I'm not chosen I'm really pleased with how my layouts turned out.

Supplies used: background and blue and pink squares by KI Memories. Light pink paper by Colorbok. blue hydrangea flowers and 5-petal pink flowersfrom Oriental Trading Company. Ink is Color Box pigment ink in orchid and sky blue, stickers by Current.

Tools used: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer and EK Success' Medium Corner Rounder Punch

Enjoy,

Colleen

Sketch #8

Another simple layout sketch that can be finished in under 20 minutes. Cut a large Circle out of plain cardstock. Attach it to a sheet of patterned cardstock. Add an unmounted 5" x 7" photo. Cut a large arrow out of cardstock (or use a chipboard arrow) and attach to page. Finally, add a title and your journaling. Presto! You have a finished layout.

Send me your finished layout to be showcased here.

Enjoy the holiday,
Colleen

Sketch #7

This fun fiesta inspired layout has room for 6 photos. The yellow paper (or ribbon) strips are where your journaling belongs.

Send me your interpretation of my sketch and your layout will be posted for all to see.

Have fun,
Colleen

Sketch #6

7 photos fit on this 12" x 12" layout. Turn this 1-page layout into a 2-page layout easily by mirroring the layout without the tile. Thus, 14 photos on just two pages.

Be sure to send me your completed layout to featured here.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #5

Here is another scraplifted sketch. I saw this DVD cover (Zus & Zo) and knew it would make a perfect scrapbook layout. I love the elegance the huge bow lends to the layout.

What do you think? Fab layout, or dud?

If you use my sketch, please send me a photo of your completed page. I'd love to publish it here.

ttfn,
Colleen

Sketch #4

I think this sketch is really versatile. Weddings, girly girl, baby and more would work. If you change the heart to a star, circle or other fun shape; then the possibly really open up.

The small circles can either be photos or embellishments. I can't wait to see your interpretations of my sketch. Please send a photo of your completed layout for me to post.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #3

This sketch provides a scrapbook layout that is super quick to complete. Just adhere (6) 4" x 6" photos on 12" x 12" card stock, add ribbon (or paper strip) with a title, a journaling block, and for the finishing touch, some brackets around the journaling block. Presto, a complete layout in under 20 minutes. Hurray!

Remember, if you use my sketch, please send me a photo. I'd love to showcase your talent here.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #2

You can find scrapbooking layout ideas anywhere using a scraplift. Scraplifting is a technique where you use other scrapbooker's completed layouts or sketches. Advertisements, DVD covers, book covers, CD covers and more can also be used for scraplifting.

Sketch #2 (12" x 12") is scraplifted from the DVD cover of Liberty Stands Still.

If you use my sketch, please send me a photo of your finished page. I'd love to showcase your work here.


Enjoy,

Colleen