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      Hidden journaling is one of the funnest ways you can add journaling to your layouts, things you might not want everyone in the world to see.  If you look at the layout on the left, you don't really see any journaling.  Under my baby photo is the journaling you see underneath - hidden so the world can't see everything there is to know about me!  Some things  are not meant to be for the world to see - they are meant to just be written!        When I first created this layout - I looked at myself and wondered if I was switched at birth.  I didn't look like my mom, or my dad - so really who was I?  Well, by the end of this layout - I knew who I was -   Supplies Extra sheet of cardstock the same color as the main base of the cardstock you are using. White cardstock for the inside Glue Journaling supplies Directions: Step one:  Decide the background papers you are using.  You will need an extra ...

     I am working on a series of articles on Ezine Articles about journalling and how important it is to your scrapbook layouts.  Lets look at different ways you can start to journal!  Today, we are going to look at journalling on punches or die cut shapes for different ways you can start to journal instead of the everyday block of writing on your pages!        With this layout, you can see the different colors of circles with the journalling added.  I added a smiley face and a frown face for things I like and don't like.  This was one of the funnest layouts I have ever done, using one photo and a two page layout spread!   I used my favorite color - pink, and added the brown to it in order to bring a different color other than just the pinks!  I framed the photo a bit more, adding the brown buttons to the bottom.  I then added eyelets to this piece and the bottom journalling piece to thread some floss throu...

Welcome to the "Thanksgiving" Blog Hop!!   We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything to be thankful for!!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- We hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! You are at the beginning, thank you so much for joining our hop, make sure you check out all the great projects that are being brought to you today, and make sure you check back tomorrow for another round of gals with even MORE projects!   Some of the gals will be offering a bit of blog candy, so make sure you check them out along the way!   For the hop today, I've created .......a 12 x 12 framed page I am sending to my sister!   Framed pages make it fun to be able to showcase a holiday so it is up on your walls for your friends and family to see.  With this page, I started with a brown background and then added a few key colors to th...

       If you are just starting out scrapbooking, I would suggest up front that you get some sort of an alphabet template to help save you a bit of money from having to buy stickers all the time!  A die cut machine is a bit costly, especially if you are just starting out scrapbooking in the first place.  An alphabet template can help you get the perfect titles for all of your pages in no time.  This is just another example of some of the layouts I have done using different types of alphabet templates for my layout titles!!!  Find one that you are attracted to that can be easy enough to cut out too!         For this layout, I used the Coluzzle alphabet template which I use for quite a few of the projects I do!  I like how I can cut the letters out that I need and use the rest of the paper for something else.  In this case - I broke down the letters, and matted them in the other colors on the opposite page to make...

Front cover Page 2 and 3 Page 4 and 5      It's that wonderful time of the year again, when we send our kids back to school to learn to read, write, and do arithmetic!!!  This year, make a mini album such as this one, to give to your child's teacher for them to document the school year!!! (Or just make it and keep yourself in order to document the fun times in your child's school year!!!)  It can be made with 5 sheets of paper or cardstock, ribbon to bind it, and stickers and such to decorate it all up!!    If you use easy products such as a kit you have bought that coordinates all together, this works perfectly - being able to use up much of the things included in the kit!        The basic directions for my mini albums are in this post - to make it easier for you!  I would look at the individual pages for specifics on how that page was made!   For this album, the supply list is:   20 sheets...

You know, I have a way I do things.....because my health makes it so I need to do things a certain way...I need to eat small meals more often...  I need to watch my stress level, and I need to eat right, not a lot of red meat for me...   Since Saturday - it seems that everything that could go wrong has gone wrong...  Back to life now!   A few weeks ago, I had my Christmas in July blog hop - I have been trying to email the winner - Judy.... Miss Judy, if you would please email me at LyndaJinco at gmail.com and in the subject line put Christmas in July blog hop winner ..... your email keeps getting sent back to me, so please send me your address!!!   Scrapbooking is different things to different people...  Some use it for therapy, some use it to document their families lives for futures generations to see, some do it as a way to keep their memories down on paper, some do it just because it's fun, and others do it because they have a bunch of photos and ...

Thank you so much for coming to this Birthday Blog Hop!!!  It's my birthday today...and my sisters in 10 days from today...so today is all about birthday related stuff!   So, the line up for today is:  Lynda -  http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ Anita -  http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ Barbara Rosner -  http://barbaras-crafty-corner.blogspot.com/ Kari -  http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/ Elsa -  http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/ Dana-  http://www.danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/ Jen R-- http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/ Gina -  http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/ Amy -  http://www.lovetocrop.com Lori -   http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com Margie -  http://mysweettater.blogspot.com/ Bobbi Jo -   http://sweetsassydiva.com/ Crafty Homemade -  http://craftyhomemade.blogspot.com/   Brynn –   http://flairandfrillscr...

Me, Mini Me, Casey and Del.....      Mini Me was a fun layout to do - it started with the background paper, and the rest happened from there.   Terra is my mini me...she looks so much like me that everyone I went to school with will say that they know exactly where she came from and who she looks like!  The layout was done a number of years ago, when both of us were in 7th grade...the photo of the 4 of us was done just this year...so you can see how much she resembles me!   Supplies needed:    Mini Me left side 2 sheets of cardstock/paper for the background Patterned paper that coordinates  Scraps of paper Alphabet template Wire Tags Floss  Blue marker for journaling Eyelets or brads Tags Handmade arrow (used wavy template) Directions:   Mini Me right side  Step one:  Separate the background paper to put the items made on them.   Step two:  Start to matt your photos, mat...

      There are many things you can do this year to make this Christmas a good one...just start doing things NOW!  One project I have been working on is my grandma's recipe's...  This album is truly a work from the heart, to be given to my children in a book form for Christmas this year.  As I am done with it - a CD will be sent to my cousins for them to do what they want to with them - whether they make an album themselves, or they can have a book made like mine will be is up to them!   Grandmas recipe album page 3      The software I use is by Daisy Trails called Serif Digital Scrapbook Artist 2 - a product review has been done if you check out this page , just scroll down until you see the title!  They have free kits available, this is all I have used from them...plus you can take a piece from this kit and a piece from that kit and make your own kit!  I would suggest downloading the free software and a few kits to star...

      If you have followed me for a while, you will know I am all about saving money and doing things cheap...but I can't stand things to "look cheap"...  My husband was taken out of work over 8 years ago, at the time, I lived in Utah - scrapbooking heaven!  I couldn't shop much, I had to do things as cheap as I could...  One gift idea for you to get started on is an altered composition notebook!        If you look at your gift list, you will find a few people that you could make an altered notebook for.  They are great for younger girls to start a journal, or even just for an adult who might be going through a trying time; add a book to it, and a handmade bookmark and you are done.  If you look at the school supply sales right now, you can pick a notebook up for about $.50 each, customize them to each person you are giving the gift to.  For teens, add a gift card to their favorite store hidden in one of the pages! ...

       Santa's Helpers - one of the funnest layouts I have done in a long, long time!  I hope you enjoy in recreating this fun layout!                                                      Supplies needed:   Cardstock - green                  white                   red Patterned paper - green                            red Gold paper Scraps of brown paper for sign Eyelets Punches - bow, circle, sun Elf (my own design, made from a paper doll that was   cut smaller) Pom pom's for the tips of the elf shoes Paper trimmer for the small things that need to be trimmed Left side of layout Alphabet stamps  Stamp pad in black Black embossing powde...

We have a few ongoing projects that I wanted to talk about, to help you with inspiration, and to remind you that even though this is Christmas in July - please remember to think about YOU during this month as well!   Monthly layouts - if you can handle journaling through the month, taking a few pictures, and then making two layouts - then this is for you!  By doing a monthly album, you can keep track of all the fun events through the month, and then be able to whip out a great 2 page spread in no time.  Just keep track of the things you want to notate each month to add to your layout...or use your Facebook or Myspace status' instead!   Gratitude journal - watching Oprah's last show and listening to some of the things that was said, this "journal" really hit close to home for me.  So, my challenge for you is to start this project NOW!   All about ME  - a project EVERYONE should do whether they are a man or woman!  Challenge questions are on t...