Papercraft Haven and More

      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...

     I am trying hard to get my life organized, so that the things I need to get done, is done on time.  I have struggled with this my whole life, I get it naturally from my mom!!!  Being on the internet a lot, there are things I would love to make - or to have handy, but can't find them later on.  Oh I use my Microsoft Office OneNote a lot, or another program, but I can't always figure out how to get into it and clip something to keep it.       I then stumbled upon clipix  that is very user-friendly, and can help me keep track of all types of ideas now!  Categorize what you need - cooking ideas, craft ideas, books to read, decorating ideas, or whatever it is you need to keep track of!  If you are on Facebook, then you can go to the web site and then just connect your account from there!  (Make sure you add Lynda Birch Jeffs to your list of people - I love seeing what others are up to!)  There is a little button to add to your toolbar that will sa...

     This week, we are going to focus on a technique, and then will show you different ways to do this "technique" this week.  Journaling on your layouts is one of the most important steps when you scrapbook - as it brings the photos to light.  It's more than just the who, what, where, when and why's of the photos but the art of bringing the story to place that truly is the key!        When you are first starting out - may I suggest getting either a notebook or lined paper to keep track of things.  On this paper, write out information - who was there, what did you do, where were you at, when did it happen and why did this take place.  Keep track of the little things people say and do, in order to keep track of those type of events too.  As you are scrapbooking, think of the generations that are yet to be - and what they can learn from your pages!        What do you need to "journal" correctly?  I ha...

     Every Monday, you will get a challenge to work on for the week - this weeks challenge is the above ad!!!  When you look at ads, don't just look at what they are selling, learn to look at the placement of the items  for help, especially when you are just starting out!  For me I love the white space to start with, making the light green pop against the background.  I also love the daisy's - but then I always like a good flower when I create!  I also love how they used the blue with the layout, but for me, I didn't want to use blue - instead using black for my journaling.        My take for the challenge is this layout, made with Serif Digital Scrapbook Artist 2 software, and Painted Backyard free kit.  I started with the all white background, and then added the green for the middle.  I then added the frame, picture - and then the hearts for the embellishments, finishing off with the journaling below the pictur...

My mom and sister Debbie             When you are first starting out scrapbooking, you think you have to have every supply out there just to make beautiful albums and cards, but you don't!  I have stamped for the past 21 years - my first project - was my daughters birth announcements made out of a Walt Disney stamp, card stock and some colored pencils.  I had no idea what I was doing - but that one project sparked what and who I am today!  I am much like my mom - and can wake up with layouts and projects in my head...like she does her sewing!  That part I got from my mom I love, but man, the procrastination end of things - she could have kept that all by herself, let me tell you!!!!       Using your stamping supplies with your scrapbook layouts and your scrapbook supplies on your cards will help to save you money.  Check out your favorite craft stores, such as Michaels and Hobby Lobby (in my area) for t...

Welcome to the It's All Song blog hop!!!   We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything about special songs in our lives!!   You'll find an array of ideas throughout this hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!  Be sure to leave a comment at each hop stop to be entered in our Monthly Drawing!!! You are at the beginning of this fun hop, so lets get started! For the hop today, I've created a fun layout about a great song by Dierks Bentley called Long Trip Alone ! I've been through the wringer in life, and to actually still be here after the things I have been through is amazing! I wish I could explain all of it - but really, it's hard to go back down that road and be THAT person, but here's a brief synopses... and I mean - BRIEF! I had an ex-husband commit suicide 3 days after my...