tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4898430317010378632024-02-20T23:59:45.232-08:00Timeless DaydreamsDoloreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11978760173370074721noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-3819602486998178712010-09-15T18:50:00.000-07:002010-09-15T18:50:35.324-07:00I can't believe it's not lace!When I was chosen to be a Guest Designer for Timeless Daydreams, I couldn't have been more excited. Dolores and Michele have been such a joy to work with. They are seriously the most rockin' gals around. And not only are they sweeties, they put together the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=162">BEST kit</a> for me to work with.<br />
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</div><div>I was asked as part of my term to post a tutorial for you all. I am a glitter girl. I LOVE glitter. My poor husband, I always look over at him and there is glitter on his face or arm or what not. Glitter gets everywhere, but it sure makes everything look more glam. I can't take credit for this technique, but I haven't seen it on the web anywhere, so I thought I would share it. I learned it at a scrapbooking expo a couple years back, and have used it on probably 70% of my pages. I love it that much! I hope you enjoy it too!</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Step 1: Draw your image onto the shipping label, place your stencil backwards. That way when you peel the label the image will be sticky on the top.<br />
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Step 2: Cut out the image and peel label.<br />
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Step 3: Place lace onto the sticky side of the label.<br />
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Step 4: Pour a generous amount of the 1st color of glitter onto the lace/sticky label. Push glitter into the sticky label. NOTE: don't spread, just press it. That way it will give you the most clear design.<br />
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Step 5: Shake the glitter off, then remove the lace.<br />
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Step 6: Clean up your 1st glitter from your work area to make a clean slate for the next step.<br />
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Step 7: Pour a generous amount of the 2nd color of glitter onto the sticky label. Press into the label. Note: Don't spread, just press it. Spreading would mix the colors.<br />
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Step 8: Shake off the excess glitter.<br />
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That's all, just apply it to your project and no matter how elaborate or simple the project, it will add that extra something! Here is my finished project:<br />
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So what do you think? Are you going to try it out? You totally should. And don't forget to check out the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=162">latest kit</a> over at the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/">shop.</a> All but the glitter for this card came from the kit. And if you have any questions about this technique, feel free to leave a comment on <a href="http://plaidpolkadots.blogspot.com/">my blog</a> and I will get back to you. Or you can always find me over on the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/index.php?app=forums">forum</a>. Have a great, crafty day!</div><div><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-48117996653852652312010-09-14T15:32:00.000-07:002010-09-14T18:59:16.714-07:00Back to School Contest Prize!!!!!Back to School Contest Prize! Details<a href="http://timeless-daydreams.blogspot.com/2010/09/back-to-school-contest.html"> here<br /></a>3 Different paper lines and coordinating goodies!<br />Have fun ladies - can't wait to see who wins this!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMeSp7akeC-NWhnJcv-rtLGuNjTJTz4HRPba5lOYtVQnJmXTjSQ44ndRA2Xkfa904hTqUxOCu2cUYiSTKrco116aO93vV8BeTKVCn2W2Vycp9mBw4du0x6vqI008Zx60U6WGjI6fG9S62/s1600/2010+meatballs+025.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMeSp7akeC-NWhnJcv-rtLGuNjTJTz4HRPba5lOYtVQnJmXTjSQ44ndRA2Xkfa904hTqUxOCu2cUYiSTKrco116aO93vV8BeTKVCn2W2Vycp9mBw4du0x6vqI008Zx60U6WGjI6fG9S62/s400/2010+meatballs+025.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_PkJaPaQLO47fwRKKSTNDev-mkkjYFrPQvE49wxfP_n35D8AriQR7MvzyB9gYnLmzal9H9kx4OEO0CBZxllhTJTmHRXxuzXatG71yGd5ikFmnv79p7_2v563oc4npFQYSpfxej4kjR-C/s1600/2010+meatballs+021.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_PkJaPaQLO47fwRKKSTNDev-mkkjYFrPQvE49wxfP_n35D8AriQR7MvzyB9gYnLmzal9H9kx4OEO0CBZxllhTJTmHRXxuzXatG71yGd5ikFmnv79p7_2v563oc4npFQYSpfxej4kjR-C/s400/2010+meatballs+021.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center; margin: 0px auto 10px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqeejYVU0zT0hW2UPvG7b0AI_OFPr24-Oc85ZXx8UFJA34MvN1v85EU_16CPLOlYcZZhRo075B6yH8hjvbzTMSq7ip4-3yOumz0ablJ5COOeQowm8gXjjqwtr8prcIPPTpEzFTHUIH1Z8/s1600/2010+meatballs+023.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqeejYVU0zT0hW2UPvG7b0AI_OFPr24-Oc85ZXx8UFJA34MvN1v85EU_16CPLOlYcZZhRo075B6yH8hjvbzTMSq7ip4-3yOumz0ablJ5COOeQowm8gXjjqwtr8prcIPPTpEzFTHUIH1Z8/s400/2010+meatballs+023.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: none repeat scroll 0% 50% transparent;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895374367055112645noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-9707978383961625572010-09-09T13:23:00.000-07:002010-09-15T09:01:24.850-07:00Back to School *contest*<span style="font-size: large;"><span>“<span>Let’s Go Back to School”<br />
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Join us for a fun challenge filled contest where we go back to school. Each week we will challenge you to use basic scrapbook supplies to create stunning Layouts or Cards. <br />
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This will be a 4 week contest; each challenge will be posted Sunday by noon EST in the contest forum. You will have until the following Saturday midnight EST to post your take on the challenge in the contest gallery.<br />
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This is a non-elimination contest. The staff at <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/">Timeless Daydreams</a> will be judging you on challenge requirements, creativity, and basic design. At the end of the 6 weeks we will tally all of the votes and there will be a winner chosen. The prize will be furnished by the administrators at Timeless Daydreams.<br />
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To qualify for this contest you must be a registered member of Timeless Daydreams <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/index.php?/index">forum</a>,. <span style="color: navy;">1st challenge will be issued on Sunday September 12th!</span> <br />
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All of your creations for this contest may not be shared on any other site until the completion of the contest. You are welcome to post these challenges on your blog as long as you mention TD contest in the post.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Spread the word, we're going back to school! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>See you there,</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Leah</span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-34422837255860667572010-09-03T06:38:00.000-07:002010-09-03T06:38:59.734-07:00Meet your August guest designer ~ Genevieve GarnerYou know Genevieve as <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/index.php?/user/76-vieve/">Vieve</a> on the Timeless Daydreams forum. We are very excited she is designing with our July/August kit this month. Ready to get to know her a better?<br />
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What is your favorite technique?<br />
<b>I am a complete sucker for glitter. I pretty much love any technique that can work it in. Lately, I have been using a glitter pen to outline embellishments.</b><br />
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Where do you get your inspiration?<br />
<b>I get my inspiration mainly from craft bloggers. I follow over 150 blogs that constantly get me thinking out of my normal realm of scrapbooking.</b><br />
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What is your favorite embellishment?<br />
<b>Chipboard. Hands down. </b><br />
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The time of day you are most creative? Does it vary much?<br />
<b>I do my best work extremely late at night. I often find myself looking at the clock at 2 am just as I am finishing up. Hence, why I do most of my scrapbook on the weekends. That wouldn't fly on a weekday.</b><br />
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How long have you been scrapbooking?<br />
<b>I have been scrapbooking for 13 years. I started at the age of 13. My first scrapbooks are so funny, but I love them because it is part of the history.</b><br />
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What advice would you give to aspiring artists today?<br />
<b>Use your products as you buy them. I have way too many things that I loved and saved for a "special" page, but then ended up just sitting in my storage. If your excited about a product, use it now...because every page is just important as the next.</b><br />
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If you could choose one manufacturer to receive a free years supply of product from, who would you choose?<br />
<b>American Crafts. I love, love, love their clean and bright style.</b><br />
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Do you prefer dinner at home, take out, or eat in a restaurant?<br />
<b>I prefer a good home cooked meal. </b><br />
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Tell us about your favorite childhood memory.<br />
<b>My parents woke us up one morning on a school day, told us we had an hour to pack because we were going to disneyland. What kid wouldn't want to skip school and go to a theme park? It was an awesome surprise.</b><br />
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What is your favorite color and why?<br />
<b>I love Red. Probably because I love the University of Utah who is known for their bright red. Go Utes!</b><br />
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What is your best time-saving tip?<br />
<b>Put things away as you go. I am terrible at this, but when I do it, I definitely have more time.</b><br />
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What is your best organizational tip?<br />
<b>Label everything. This is huge if you share your products with others. But even if you don't, it makes things easy to find and easy to put away. </b><br />
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How do you overcome Scrapper's Block?<br />
<b>I turn to sketches. I usually don't get stuck on what products to use with what photo, it is where to start. Sketches definitely help get me moving.</b><br />
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What’s the last song you downloaded to your ipod – or the song you just can’t get out of your head right now.<br />
<b>Lady Antebellum's CD, every track is amazing!</b><br />
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The words that would be describe my style are ……………………………………….<br />
<b>Clean and Simple</b><br />
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If you were a Scrapbooking product, what would you be?<br />
<b>I would be an adhesive runner. One because I love to run. Two because I like being close to the best things, but I don't like to be out in front and taking over the show. However, I think that I provide a much help as I can and am an essential part of the making of a great group. </b><br />
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If you could only have three tools to scrap with - what would they be?<br />
<b>Paper Trimmer, Tombow Tape Runner, and my Glitter Pen</b><br />
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How does your family and friends view your work?<br />
<b>Everyone is really supportive and kind about my hobby. My husband even gives me suggestions when I get stuck. </b><br />
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What is one thing you wish you could throw away?<br />
<b>I don't like clutter, so if I don't want it anymore I give it away or send it to the trash. But I wouldn't mind fixing up a couple of my scrapbook pages. </b><br />
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Name a food in your house you never run out of.<br />
<b>We always have homemade ranch on hand. It's not healthy, but we use it on just about everything.</b><br />
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If you lost your sight tomorrow how would you express your creativity?<br />
<b>I have always loved pottery and took some classes in high school. I think I would get more involved with that, since a lot of it is feeling the clay.</b><br />
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Name something that makes you smile when you see it.<br />
<b>My husband. I can't get enough of him. Cheesy, I know...but it's the truth.</b><br />
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What is the craziest thing you have ever added to a scrapbook page?<br />
<b>I added some pieces of a broken mirror.</b><br />
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Name one thing on your wish list.<br />
<b>A Xyron Creative Station</b><br />
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Is there anything you've lost and still miss? <br />
<b>I had an awesome black marker that I left at a crop once, and I still find myself reaching for it. I can't find it to buy anywhere. It was a freebie giveaway in an expo goodie bag.</b><br />
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I loved learning more about you Vieve! Check back soon because Vieve has a great blog post coming up, and you'll see what the Design Team as been creating with the summerlicious July/August kit! Don't forget to check out Vieve's blog, <a href="http://plaidpolkadots.blogspot.com/">Plaid Polkadots</a>.<br />
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Happy Daydreaming,<br />
LeahUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-86531322953911250472010-08-10T20:00:00.001-07:002010-08-10T20:00:57.104-07:0030% Off!I need space so it's time for a sale!!!<br />
30% off throughout the store!!!!<br />
Kits, stickles, prima and so much more!!!<br />
SALE ends 8/14/2010<br />
Happy Shopping!!!!!<br />
http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895374367055112645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-45324941943784854262010-07-30T08:17:00.000-07:002010-07-30T08:17:34.671-07:00Freaky Friday challengesEach Friday on the Timeless Daydreams forum we've been posting a weekly challenge. We decided to start posting them on the blog as well. If you participate, please consider signing up on the <a href="http://www.timelessdaydreams.com/">forum</a> and uploading your work in the gallery. We leave lots of love in there. :)<br />
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I've been quiet lately because I'm kinda in my head right now. Some of my friends are having a rough time lately. And as much as we like, we can't always throw the hard times behind us and put on a sunshiney face to show the world each day. Sometimes we need to embrace the hard stuff. <br />
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This weeks challenge is to release the stress through your art. Find some inspiration through the song posted. Maybe you too are saddened by friends you know going through a difficult time as well. You can dig deep, or touch on something simple.<br />
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I heard this song on playlist.com this morning, and it struck a chord in me, and I knew I had to share it here. (if the pop up player isn't working.. you can go <a href="http://www.playlist.com/playlist/15758790411">here</a> to hear the song.)<br />
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You can tell a story.<br />
Just paint.<br />
Sign your name on a sheet of paper with a frowny face :(<br />
this week it's up to you.<br />
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Let go. You'll find this form of scrapping to be very freeing, if only for a short time.<br />
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Hope you're able to play along, and have a great weekend!<br />
xoxo<br />
LeahUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-77240698743262781372010-07-27T08:21:00.000-07:002010-07-27T08:21:05.211-07:00July August kit HINTKnow what it is??<br />
I'm betting it will knock your socks off..<br />
Make you want to take a walk on the beach...<br />
Maybe even the boardwalk..<br />
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Don't forget, we have past kits in the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&zenid=f17aef42c8f579e2bcea2b113478b275">store</a> looking for happy homes.<br />
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xoxo<br />
LeahUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-17947071355261626572010-07-22T08:35:00.000-07:002010-07-22T08:36:09.691-07:00June kit layouts<div style="text-align: center;">Time just flies nowadays, doesn't it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I can hardly believe we're already half way through July.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> We have some beautiful kits left in the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1">store</a>, and their all priced to go.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out the fabulous layouts using the June Au Revoir kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhisMpqEfI/AAAAAAAABtE/WHjX6rjxFH4/s1600/%211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhisMpqEfI/AAAAAAAABtE/WHjX6rjxFH4/s320/%211.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">From Amanda L our June guest designer. Many thanks for a job well done Amanda!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhi2eL4UvI/AAAAAAAABtM/yf39bCPXm9Q/s1600/A2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="304" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhi2eL4UvI/AAAAAAAABtM/yf39bCPXm9Q/s320/A2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhi0UyvXqI/AAAAAAAABtI/l5bSuojc5QU/s1600/A1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhi0UyvXqI/AAAAAAAABtI/l5bSuojc5QU/s320/A1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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from Leah Crowe<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhkF0a1hoI/AAAAAAAABt0/j0zL25PV7XU/s1600/L2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhkF0a1hoI/AAAAAAAABt0/j0zL25PV7XU/s320/L2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhkIe-QhYI/AAAAAAAABt4/z-z8BnY2xTM/s1600/L1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TEhkIe-QhYI/AAAAAAAABt4/z-z8BnY2xTM/s320/L1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>As you can see, you can get a lot of layouts out of this <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=159">Au Revoir kit</a> with as many looks as you want to create design wise. Tell your friends, join us on Facebook, and come play with us in the forum!<br />
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Stay tuned for more information about our July/August kit.<br />
Want a <a href="http://www.mylyb.com/boardwalk">sneak peek</a>?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Stay cool everyone,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leah</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-628170335056035602010-06-30T10:11:00.000-07:002010-06-30T12:24:00.658-07:00Back in the Saddle AgainFor those of you that know me, I once was an avid scrapper (averaging about 3o layouts a month). Due to some personal issues, I decided a little over a year ago to quit scrapping- cold turkey! Now that I'm trying to get "back in the saddle" so to speak, I'm finding my "mojo" is lacking. So I thought I would share with you today some things that have jumpstarted my inspiration.<div><br /></div>First off, the June kit- Au Revoir- that Michelle and Dolores put together was FABULOUS! The papers from The Girls' Paperie were a real "mojo" booster! The mixture of reds, blues, and yellows were a delight to work with. I love building my page with patterned paper as the base. This sheet of ledger patterned paper in the kit was perfect to use for this layout I did of my son and I.<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qfNsbYeuGVvsCzTE84p6vaac-TUg_uda2aK67BtXNEeODzCvw3xzfiFxFjb0I-ndZbtnlMvxh3vMIbYssidm0gGo6SovvRNFgoXXvKtc47M3lm_PTxe2tLdQpMhlO837i9kUPLeFzIwQ/s1600/tothemoonandback.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qfNsbYeuGVvsCzTE84p6vaac-TUg_uda2aK67BtXNEeODzCvw3xzfiFxFjb0I-ndZbtnlMvxh3vMIbYssidm0gGo6SovvRNFgoXXvKtc47M3lm_PTxe2tLdQpMhlO837i9kUPLeFzIwQ/s320/tothemoonandback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488633088135852770" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qfNsbYeuGVvsCzTE84p6vaac-TUg_uda2aK67BtXNEeODzCvw3xzfiFxFjb0I-ndZbtnlMvxh3vMIbYssidm0gGo6SovvRNFgoXXvKtc47M3lm_PTxe2tLdQpMhlO837i9kUPLeFzIwQ/s1600/tothemoonandback.jpg"></a>I knew right away when I saw <a href="http://thegirlspaperie.com/products/GP65030_paper_pennants.jpg">this paper</a> in the kit I wanted to try one of the new trendy banners I've seen around on other scrappers' layouts. I dug out my trusty X-acto knife and sewing machine that had been collecting dust for this layout of my grandfather. I hand cut the pennants, secured them with a small glue dot, and then did a simple machine stitch along the top. I'm very pleased with the results. I think the banner adds a nice touch and adds to the sea/naval theme of the layout.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MceVmm0N5djUoCfhb7iA264bDcJSSIMMzmAPWGJme9p1syK4TMUEd7VYqfiiUIzc_Miei3fry41gjzZBklyES9w-IETDKrfN4Yzfh_WTNCXrljv7VW5NdLlrLb7wQaPB7DtckD9ueNR6/s1600/seascout.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MceVmm0N5djUoCfhb7iA264bDcJSSIMMzmAPWGJme9p1syK4TMUEd7VYqfiiUIzc_Miei3fry41gjzZBklyES9w-IETDKrfN4Yzfh_WTNCXrljv7VW5NdLlrLb7wQaPB7DtckD9ueNR6/s320/seascout.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488633005833134802" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4MceVmm0N5djUoCfhb7iA264bDcJSSIMMzmAPWGJme9p1syK4TMUEd7VYqfiiUIzc_Miei3fry41gjzZBklyES9w-IETDKrfN4Yzfh_WTNCXrljv7VW5NdLlrLb7wQaPB7DtckD9ueNR6/s1600/seascout.jpg"></a>I always find that when I'm lacking inspiration, a sketch helps get me started. I've been enjoying participating in some sketch challenge blogs. Both my <i>Sea Scout</i> layout and the following <i>Hammerhead in Training</i> were based off of a sketch. I thought I would share a few sketch sites....some I'm sure you've heard of, others maybe not.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://creativescrappers.blogspot.com/">Creative Scrappers</a></div><div><a href="http://sassylilsketches.blogspot.com/">Sassy Lil' Sketches</a></div><div><a href="http://www.pencillines.com/">Pencil Lines Sketches</a></div><div><a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.com/">Stuck Sketches</a></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJSrdwlWX1QtW2lHidIDf8xU5Y1H8lrlBhq2653tfoAzzAVIhlAxiutSy5AvZVVY8hae1mmV_uo8BjwzXIvYBS2cD8-BMdzpxCasGjzGJfjnBTcyQZILzoaojpxVVD8jCpRyLR0V46xOr/s1600/hammerheadintraining.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJSrdwlWX1QtW2lHidIDf8xU5Y1H8lrlBhq2653tfoAzzAVIhlAxiutSy5AvZVVY8hae1mmV_uo8BjwzXIvYBS2cD8-BMdzpxCasGjzGJfjnBTcyQZILzoaojpxVVD8jCpRyLR0V46xOr/s320/hammerheadintraining.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488632929121815842" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKJSrdwlWX1QtW2lHidIDf8xU5Y1H8lrlBhq2653tfoAzzAVIhlAxiutSy5AvZVVY8hae1mmV_uo8BjwzXIvYBS2cD8-BMdzpxCasGjzGJfjnBTcyQZILzoaojpxVVD8jCpRyLR0V46xOr/s1600/hammerheadintraining.jpg"></a>Today ends my Guest DT month at Timeless Daydreams. I want to take this opportunity to thank Dolores and Michelle for choosing me. It's been a long time since I've done any "DT" work with a kit. It was a refreshing step back into the scrapping world. If you've not gotten yourself one of the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=159">Au Revoir kits</a>, I encourage you to hurry up and grab one before they're gone! </div><div><br /></div><div>Peace out,</div><div>Amanda <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-60112189345476835892010-06-22T14:22:00.000-07:002010-06-22T14:22:35.598-07:00Meet your June Guest Designer ~ Amanda Laboy<div style="text-align: center;">We are thrilled to have<a href="http://amandalaboy.blogspot.com/"> Amanda Laboy </a>as our June Guest Design team member. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TCEnTra-qEI/AAAAAAAABtA/lcUBeYCmDQI/s1600/IMG_0216+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TCEnTra-qEI/AAAAAAAABtA/lcUBeYCmDQI/s320/IMG_0216+copy.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Grab yourself a quick drink and settle in to learn more about Amanda.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hi, my name is Amanda Laboy. I'm an elementary music school teacher by day. I live in Oklahoma with my hubby of 10 years and our son who just turned 8. I've been scrapping for the past 9 years or so. About 20 albums later, I now try to squeeze in scrapping a couple of times a month. My favorite scrappy colors are orange, green and teal. I love everything Fancy Pants, Sassafras Lass, and Cosmo Cricket. I'm excited for this opportunity to scrap with the kits from Timeless Daydreams!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>We tossed some questions in the air and pitched them over to Amanda, here's what she had to say.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Where do you get your inspiration? <b>I enjoy looking at other scrappers' blogs and galleries.</b><br />
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What is your favorite embellishment? <b>Either letter stickers or anything chipboard</b><br />
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How long have you been scrapbooking? <b>Off and on for about 11 years.....although, I did find some old "scrapbooks" I kept when I was a kid.</b><br />
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If you could choose one manufacturer to receive a free years supply of product from, who would you choose? <b>Hands down, it would be Fancy Pants! They fit what I consider my style the best.</b><br />
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Do you prefer dinner at home, take out, or eat in a restaurant? <b> Most days, I prefer dinner at home.....of course, it doesn't hurt if someone else did the cooking :)</b><br />
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What is your favorite color and why? <b> I LOVE orange and green the most......but really I love all colors.</b><br />
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How do you overcome Scrapper's Block? <b>I find a sketch that I like and base a layout off of it.....it also helps if I have some recent photos that I absolutely love.</b><br />
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What’s the last song you downloaded to your ipod – or the song you just can’t get out of your head right now. <b>For Good from the Wicked soundtrack</b><br />
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The words that would be describe my style are ……………………………………….<b> sometimes shabby, sometimes vintage, sometimes simple and sometimes funky....if that's possible!</b><br />
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If you could only have three tools to scrap with - what would they be? <b> My Xacto knife, glue dots, and my circle cutters......I actually don't use very many tools when I scrap</b>.<br />
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Name a food in your house you never run out of. <b>Does coffee count as a food?</b> (<i>Most definitely! It's a staple in my house as well.)</i><br />
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If you lost your sight tomorrow how would you express your creativity? <b> Probably through music and dance. I enjoy both.</b><br />
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Name something that makes you smile when you see it. <b>My son and/or husband when they are laughing</b>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved learning more about you Amanda!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for layouts from Amanda and the rest of the Design Team coming soon!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-6537397190374069972010-06-17T08:07:00.000-07:002010-06-17T08:07:20.883-07:00Au Revoir ~ June kit is in the store!Au Revoir! Presenting Girls Paperie's ON HOLIDAY!<br />
No we are not saying Goodbye, but HELLO to our bright and splendiferously gorgeous June kit.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TBo3gssylZI/AAAAAAAABso/FXn7CvwQOa8/s1600/Desktop2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TBo3gssylZI/AAAAAAAABso/FXn7CvwQOa8/s400/Desktop2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b>In the kit you will find product from 7 manufacturers! </b><br />
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<b>Girls Paperie </b><br />
5 Thick Double Sided patterned papers<br />
1/2 yard of 4 Grosgrain patterned ribbons<br />
<b>Pink Paislee </b><br />
1 Die Cut Scallop paper<br />
<b>American Crafts </b><br />
Dear Lizzy Puffy Thickers (letter stickers)<br />
<b>Prima </b><br />
1 pack of Lemon Creme Trellis Roses<br />
<b>Jenni Bowlin </b><br />
Red Vintage Style Sew on Buttons - 1 package<br />
Red Crepe Paper Ribbon - 1 package<br />
4 Pearl & Rhinestone Pins - Cream<br />
<b>Kaisercraft</b><br />
1 pack Red Rhinestones - 100 pack<br />
<b>Bazzill</b><br />
2 Textured patterned papers<br />
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Keep your eyes peeled here, on the Timeless Daydreams <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=cats&do=sc&cat=52">Gallery</a>, and on the TD<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Timeless-Daydreams/137204883936"> Facebook page</a> for work featuring this gorgeous June kit, which is available NOW in the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=159">store</a>.<br />
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Oh yeah, and there are new goodies in the store, as well as a new Creative Thursdays Challenge on the Timeless Daydreams <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/index.php?/topic/505-creative-thursdays-june-17/page__pid__5258#entry5258">Forum</a>.We would love to have you stop in and create with us.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-37314969625629973202010-06-16T11:50:00.000-07:002010-06-16T11:50:51.615-07:00Congratulations!A big congratulations goes out to our new Contest Coordinator!!<br />
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You all sent in great applications!<br />
Thank you - you are all great ladies which made it very difficult to pick someone to join our team.<br />
So without further ado....<br />
Please join me in welcoming<span style="font-size: large;"><b> <a href="http://alterinfool.blogspot.com/">Jeri </a></b></span>aka scrappinhero to our Daydreams family as our Contest Coordinator! Stay tuned for new contests in our Contest section. We hope you'll all join in for fun and of course cool prizes!! Happy Scrapping!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-65572445902240612372010-06-06T11:21:00.000-07:002010-06-06T11:21:19.755-07:00Quick Contest! Ends today Midnight EST.In honor of naming of Contest Coordinator this month!<br />
We are going to have a Quick Contest!<br />
You all know that cute little box on the right side of the forum main page that tells us who are the TOP POSTERS for the day, well whoever is our Top Poster by Midnight Eastern Time wins a cute Maya Road Vintage Purse Album!<br />
I'm going to post a pic in the forum under our Contest Section.<br />
**GDT and Admin and Staff will not be counted in the Top Posters** Sorry Ladies **<br />
<a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/index.php?/topic/475-quick-contest/">Link directly to Forum Topic for Contest!</a><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Thank you and Happy Posting!!<br />
Hope everyone had a great weekend!!</div><div><br />
</div>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895374367055112645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-54167686053710753312010-06-04T07:28:00.000-07:002010-06-04T07:28:42.077-07:00Cropping layouts in Paint Shop ProWe were recently asked how we crop our layouts on the TD forum. I work with both <a href="http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Content/1152796555406">Paint Shop Pro X2</a> and <a href="http://tryit.adobe.com/us/cs5/photoshop/?sdid=FODKU&">Photoshop</a>. For some reason I prefer PSP for cropping my layouts, and defer to PS for editing photos. You can click the links above, and test the trials for the new versions of these photo editing programs.<br />
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Today, I will walk you through how I crop a layout for posting online. I'm sure there are lots of different ways to achieve this, I'm just sharing how I do it.<br />
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Try as I might, I never can fully get 100% over top of the layout when taking a photo of it, to get that perfect crop, and without the camera lens distorting my layout.<br />
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Below is a photo straight out of the camera.<br />
The bottom portion of the layout if you look closely, appears to be wider and more turned up than the top portion of the layout. If we want to fix this to get a near perfect crop, we have to straighten the layout up a bit.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkA8gwnn7I/AAAAAAAABp8/HPzLpp87qoc/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkA8gwnn7I/AAAAAAAABp8/HPzLpp87qoc/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>In PSP (Paint Shop Pro) there is a tool called a straighten tool. You can either straighten the layout horizontally, or you can use Perspective Correction to straighten all the sides. That will get rid of the distortion caused by the camera, and by us not fully taking the picture directly over top of the layout.<br />
It is the 6th tool from the top, we'll be using perspective correction. (If you hold your mouse over the little arrow, you will get the drop down menu as shown below)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkCvrR0R9I/AAAAAAAABqA/_ZQugSzqnbc/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkCvrR0R9I/AAAAAAAABqA/_ZQugSzqnbc/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div>When you select it, you will see this on your image. Click the image to enlarge it.. the tool places itself on your photo. See where the arrows are pointing to?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkDc6gC-JI/AAAAAAAABqE/x8y8nYE3T6g/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkDc6gC-JI/AAAAAAAABqE/x8y8nYE3T6g/s320/3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>What we need to do, is zoom in a bit, and align all 4 sides of the tools lines with the 4 sides of our layout.<br />
I zoom in until I can clearly see the edge of my layout against the background. The, you just grab a corner of the perspective correction tool, and drag it to one corner.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkEbmED5TI/AAAAAAAABqI/rhtJiUil7bo/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkEbmED5TI/AAAAAAAABqI/rhtJiUil7bo/s320/4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> I always start at the top left of my layout, and work clockwise. Keep dragging the little square to the corners of your layout(there are 4 squares for each corner of your layout)... making sure you get as close to the edge of your layout as possible. You can click the photo to view it larger... <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkFP1s9MmI/AAAAAAAABqM/Taz39A28lRg/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkFP1s9MmI/AAAAAAAABqM/Taz39A28lRg/s320/5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Once you've outlined your layout with the perspective correction tool, double click.<br />
You may not be able to actually see the difference, but once you are ready to crop your layout, you should be able to get a clean crop, so none of your background shows behind your layout.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkGRZ_FBdI/AAAAAAAABqQ/pMxTMjIy9Fs/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkGRZ_FBdI/AAAAAAAABqQ/pMxTMjIy9Fs/s320/6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Before we go any further, we need to make sure you have your tool palette options showing on the ribbon above. To make sure your tool options are available, go to View->Palettes->Tool Options. Make sure there is a check mark beside it.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkHId3sIpI/AAAAAAAABqU/_QhZaXCiPG8/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkHId3sIpI/AAAAAAAABqU/_QhZaXCiPG8/s320/7.jpg" width="254" /></a></div>Now, select your crop tool, 5th tool from the top.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkHprCznuI/AAAAAAAABqY/UEEYPK7Vmt4/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkHprCznuI/AAAAAAAABqY/UEEYPK7Vmt4/s320/8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Before we crop, we need to tell our crop tool what size to crop to. So on your ribbon above, look for the tool options for your crop tool. (highlighted below)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkJObbBHdI/AAAAAAAABqc/2i_JQX4-ZRQ/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkJObbBHdI/AAAAAAAABqc/2i_JQX4-ZRQ/s320/9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You want to change the numbers for width and height to 600 x 600 pixels, then check the toolbox to maintain aspect ratio. (this will give you a perfect square as you drag the crop tool around your layout.)<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkJf3WafzI/AAAAAAAABqg/QcGDnEIts1M/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkJf3WafzI/AAAAAAAABqg/QcGDnEIts1M/s320/10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Now, position your crop square at the upper left corner of your layout, then drag the bottom right corner of the crop square to the bottom right corner of your layout. <br />
Everything that is shaded, or darker, will be cut away. Everything inside the lighted area is what will be kept. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkKhC-7qrI/AAAAAAAABqo/x5zU3iXIzRg/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkKhC-7qrI/AAAAAAAABqo/x5zU3iXIzRg/s320/11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>When you're ready hit the apply check mark button (the green circle) or double click your mouse.<br />
You should be left with just your layout showing. Now it's time to resize for uploading. Click on Image->Resize.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkLJuVI12I/AAAAAAAABqs/T1hcqWpNBMQ/s1600/12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkLJuVI12I/AAAAAAAABqs/T1hcqWpNBMQ/s320/12.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Put in your dimensions in the middle section. I usually save as 800x800 or 600x600.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkLpcf51LI/AAAAAAAABqw/sEWB-naHTXw/s1600/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkLpcf51LI/AAAAAAAABqw/sEWB-naHTXw/s320/13.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>Then save it!<br />
You should have something like this layout, cropped close without your background showing.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkMDE0PXkI/AAAAAAAABq0/2LH22-Q_0Ig/s1600/LRC_SpinTwirl_sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/TAkMDE0PXkI/AAAAAAAABq0/2LH22-Q_0Ig/s320/LRC_SpinTwirl_sm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If any of you use Paint Shop Pro, I hope this helps you a bit!<br />
Happy Friday!<br />
xoxo,<br />
LeahUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-25454874564279176822010-05-28T08:36:00.000-07:002010-05-28T08:36:50.707-07:00May Blissful Sunset DT layouts<div style="text-align: center;">I must admit to hoarding my scraps from the Timeless Daydreams kits... their so lush and beautiful, I have a hard time parting with any of the scraps. Speaking of, if you haven't checked out the amazing kit gallery, I'll bring it to you here. The kit is bright, yet subtle and will yield you many beautiful layouts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(you can click on any photo to view it larger)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">From Laurajean, our May guest designer</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_5_45_1878110.jpg" width="198" /><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_5_45_2061087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_5_45_2061087.jpg" width="199" /></a><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1274385211/gallery_5_45_179442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1274385211/gallery_5_45_179442.jpg" width="151" /></a><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1274385211/gallery_5_45_1305002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1274385211/gallery_5_45_1305002.jpg" width="198" /></a><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1274385211/gallery_5_45_939168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1274385211/gallery_5_45_939168.jpg" width="199" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Leah Crowe</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_19_45_152060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_19_45_152060.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_19_45_53098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_19_45_53098.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1274385211/gallery_19_45_187272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1274385211/gallery_19_45_187272.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_19_45_131846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://timelessdaydreams.com/uploads/1273530052/gallery_19_45_131846.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>There are only a handful of <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=88">May kits</a> left, so hurry and get yours!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-68756231310429033822010-05-26T10:11:00.001-07:002010-05-26T11:11:36.358-07:00**RoseBud Flowers** TutorialThis is ONE of my favorite Flowers<br />to make and they are <br />super easy to make!!!!!!<br />Here is what you will need to get started...<br />**Pattern paper(double-sided, because both sides of the paper will show)<br />**some sort of mist (I used "spring Rain" Glimmer mist, its basically clear, but you can use any color you like)<br />**Adhesive(I used Helmar 450 QuickDry, which is in the store and is the BEST)<br />**Paint, Stickles or anything you want for sparkle, I've used both<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoYfprEeLLrdGQzXklepQa36ELEn1SV1-F7Stt-LiT_aX4hEv7Z1sAyiKS3PRQsOJe2LPwljrNIJ0shYRlpK6MFJ7mJyuCDXAZSCYXpSiVdWfyHtbzi3ccHka1bZlYpSSYb8k02xv5xs/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 185px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoYfprEeLLrdGQzXklepQa36ELEn1SV1-F7Stt-LiT_aX4hEv7Z1sAyiKS3PRQsOJe2LPwljrNIJ0shYRlpK6MFJ7mJyuCDXAZSCYXpSiVdWfyHtbzi3ccHka1bZlYpSSYb8k02xv5xs/s200/timelesstutorialphoto1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475628482745509618" /></a><br /><br />Step 1: Cut a swirl in your paper paper like this...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8XNt2OrJGzQAaHoeZ5N-10ALBbyyUhAbWuR13v2UoXpHrQ2vx5iQoc5ADH5XAK1w34eNaGaoNr9WV_kSn6RxzgQIpi8gr2Yc-JU9Bv-L_w8kGUtFEYaR1qxLfgDgoa6j6fSkEoTG2tOY/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8XNt2OrJGzQAaHoeZ5N-10ALBbyyUhAbWuR13v2UoXpHrQ2vx5iQoc5ADH5XAK1w34eNaGaoNr9WV_kSn6RxzgQIpi8gr2Yc-JU9Bv-L_w8kGUtFEYaR1qxLfgDgoa6j6fSkEoTG2tOY/s200/timelesstutorialphoto2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475630419547758562" /></a><br /><br />Step 2: Spray your swirl/flower lightly with Glimmer mist, on both sides and let dry abit. I mist the flower so its easier to manipulate the flower and turn the edges while folding...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu6B8L1sqrKlWRNBhN_1Cd_cbGw_gFwkJ1P3xU64NRPpahMKmPvoW8-pakFm_L9BBseZFN8wz-SQQnn09BUtsd6RjhvKuMpwrAOKHjik0udbyDwtNT0x5gYdRLjcyM21Nnf0krwVcZ0M/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLu6B8L1sqrKlWRNBhN_1Cd_cbGw_gFwkJ1P3xU64NRPpahMKmPvoW8-pakFm_L9BBseZFN8wz-SQQnn09BUtsd6RjhvKuMpwrAOKHjik0udbyDwtNT0x5gYdRLjcyM21Nnf0krwVcZ0M/s200/timelesstutorialphoto3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475630882080658754" /></a><br /><br />Step 3: Start folding the flower like this, you can start turning the edges to distress it abit, it's up to you...I like a NOT perfect flower...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hWie5FZzCQ0exMM1hxBYLBcgmVDsxiFqXWAQy6yc71llqwF2krlkEHfPcLyud7PWKAfF7eGpm_ljkwxQ6e-68O-w7Qzkma-RMK2fNtowEbququXEkpc0Q9ANjskjEpbeBtgyto5GbKc/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto4.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hWie5FZzCQ0exMM1hxBYLBcgmVDsxiFqXWAQy6yc71llqwF2krlkEHfPcLyud7PWKAfF7eGpm_ljkwxQ6e-68O-w7Qzkma-RMK2fNtowEbququXEkpc0Q9ANjskjEpbeBtgyto5GbKc/s200/timelesstutorialphoto4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475631530585586450" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_lZmUE2c3EgWkGyc397I4BsSsIebtTJFVUxpMRXakMivs62MVstug-LyJJ0bkFQrzkhI7t4-3hSVsT52tZCo_o3fwKVw129Td9WTCZ9TBkOyRuqGQI3HtH1lgHn2LwHTrDYvSuLZOyc/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto5.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_lZmUE2c3EgWkGyc397I4BsSsIebtTJFVUxpMRXakMivs62MVstug-LyJJ0bkFQrzkhI7t4-3hSVsT52tZCo_o3fwKVw129Td9WTCZ9TBkOyRuqGQI3HtH1lgHn2LwHTrDYvSuLZOyc/s200/timelesstutorialphoto5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475631996132734546" /></a><br /><br />When you are finished folding the flower it will look something like this (when you are happy with the size of your flower, cut off the pattern paper access and glue to flower with your adhesive:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fHR5EYOcm6QAXbaZWfDrFcR4vWFYSIzM1C7KgGoTs1IDb_iKrcxb6poFjaRULBtwh484K8vNuzDAeRdmvqaNbYcfnloOtoutnnVc8tMKMNj5Ca6qsBTeuc-FRLdRv5ID5pDUJMKx4nQ/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto6.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6fHR5EYOcm6QAXbaZWfDrFcR4vWFYSIzM1C7KgGoTs1IDb_iKrcxb6poFjaRULBtwh484K8vNuzDAeRdmvqaNbYcfnloOtoutnnVc8tMKMNj5Ca6qsBTeuc-FRLdRv5ID5pDUJMKx4nQ/s200/timelesstutorialphoto6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475632342117048994" /></a><br />Step 4: Next, you will need to cut a small circle out of the pattern paper to put the flower on to stable it better, use your Adhesive for this part...<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNE3eh29p_PEKmRNtjQ7YT863jZ7CgKs-RKkgQdXAp-TWfPioTdIVLsCBgaLNRCYagjlW5M50GuEUdjUcCRHwf0AKoTrG_kV1EB0YX9uiSPhHET5Y4Kh9dm8W1UmrQQsvAj8o3z_eisHc/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto7.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 172px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNE3eh29p_PEKmRNtjQ7YT863jZ7CgKs-RKkgQdXAp-TWfPioTdIVLsCBgaLNRCYagjlW5M50GuEUdjUcCRHwf0AKoTrG_kV1EB0YX9uiSPhHET5Y4Kh9dm8W1UmrQQsvAj8o3z_eisHc/s200/timelesstutorialphoto7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475632797613341250" /></a><br /><br />Step 5: Now, you can leave the flower the way it is or distress it up abit...I used the shimmerz paint and painted the flower edges and turned/rolled them abit...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76ghlWjZS58VLCeKvw6kkyPklZ9blScuDfItvwETPjSW-fnQ2mjDKebhipvKgYyY9-9YaEoPJmOTWw4EW78lY3SKjfs8g7dhEcYKGAIvLEaXAixzAM0ajQeH2OTozq-qATQVO4vAzlTc/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto8.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh76ghlWjZS58VLCeKvw6kkyPklZ9blScuDfItvwETPjSW-fnQ2mjDKebhipvKgYyY9-9YaEoPJmOTWw4EW78lY3SKjfs8g7dhEcYKGAIvLEaXAixzAM0ajQeH2OTozq-qATQVO4vAzlTc/s200/timelesstutorialphoto8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475634060318182050" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41Acf5bAEpwi9NlJXpTukBnOF4wfv4mvx_jK-wwvPt97H6Z9IIC0iBbq18OpvO_7WANsKQvLG6NCDBviM3CuFV06K6XzMabIOh3VeYXAN_Qmuv1kU-nmuXInAzwTPQQKjQ8rlem4JxS8/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto10.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 187px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41Acf5bAEpwi9NlJXpTukBnOF4wfv4mvx_jK-wwvPt97H6Z9IIC0iBbq18OpvO_7WANsKQvLG6NCDBviM3CuFV06K6XzMabIOh3VeYXAN_Qmuv1kU-nmuXInAzwTPQQKjQ8rlem4JxS8/s200/timelesstutorialphoto10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475634377690974130" /></a><br /><br />Now, you can use the flower like this or dress it up abit more, as I did here..I torn apart a prima flower and used the center of it for my center of my rosebud flower and then glue my flower to a prima flower...like this...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvt_8mL0-oiQq2NbhJFkQfFCbZ_2nyrzxdAo6HDQGUvH4rfEpGLPOu7P43i73AjdkO0Fp__MC_PdIgkL-fD4Vbe5eQAeKx4iJoKPTHYt-XcpCcluHK2_K1ebeOeG2J6x75-THQMHlVOY/s1600/timelesstutorialphoto9.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvt_8mL0-oiQq2NbhJFkQfFCbZ_2nyrzxdAo6HDQGUvH4rfEpGLPOu7P43i73AjdkO0Fp__MC_PdIgkL-fD4Vbe5eQAeKx4iJoKPTHYt-XcpCcluHK2_K1ebeOeG2J6x75-THQMHlVOY/s200/timelesstutorialphoto9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475634806285156626" /></a><br /><br />Check out a couple of my layouts using these flowers...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHm8XkmDQOYopdfWPPiouWzp0PEI5vYpm-6zBZXJdg5aJ9PmhAqAXcCe9B-YP-F0uRqWaR6UXTLiV1j1gwft91S-KctQcrhbXMLBzBeWzeyVpKJ-Co6rabMvSCpcJOF3h_Nnyt9oiQOXw/s1600/IMG_0003_0143_edited-1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHm8XkmDQOYopdfWPPiouWzp0PEI5vYpm-6zBZXJdg5aJ9PmhAqAXcCe9B-YP-F0uRqWaR6UXTLiV1j1gwft91S-KctQcrhbXMLBzBeWzeyVpKJ-Co6rabMvSCpcJOF3h_Nnyt9oiQOXw/s320/IMG_0003_0143_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475640645294300898" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV5u8MpsVzrhRR3RA7CABXnrsL3ofMI0TDTP9S3TH8qh1qjj2COTTsagfnNwG-aD7mEaVUXQFG9UaR1n4dqrJ2eyTi-amXDtsIrIqkGF08mSh-MjzCm34rqbZ4rT0pSO4m6yOIoBT-TU/s1600/IMG_0011_0151_edited-1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV5u8MpsVzrhRR3RA7CABXnrsL3ofMI0TDTP9S3TH8qh1qjj2COTTsagfnNwG-aD7mEaVUXQFG9UaR1n4dqrJ2eyTi-amXDtsIrIqkGF08mSh-MjzCm34rqbZ4rT0pSO4m6yOIoBT-TU/s320/IMG_0011_0151_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475641612955468514" /></a><br />AND a recent layout using the MayKIT...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GWz3W0SAblS01EkgIr7oYrBkNYGPo2zdb_3to_AEUH8UfYkgZlbEmoFRmJ4nhaNYr6KW_Dj5oCEJuuR6bW8Wf1soaUIS11ySx24OFRIjgubJ6PdImIYymojAfBscaDAbQMWlepaZzCY/s1600/Yourminenow1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GWz3W0SAblS01EkgIr7oYrBkNYGPo2zdb_3to_AEUH8UfYkgZlbEmoFRmJ4nhaNYr6KW_Dj5oCEJuuR6bW8Wf1soaUIS11ySx24OFRIjgubJ6PdImIYymojAfBscaDAbQMWlepaZzCY/s320/Yourminenow1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475641975847016386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd5aO2NbPLZReLAdtXN8VTM5ffaxU_a96ukeUby94orcti8qQqTD282bCspgqcx-mwH0imXwYyM2uASAaHECVZt_eZgngzc79QCEHClCw_Hii9KykGI9MrWgnqHwTBqmuBJhkMhVGg5mI/s1600/yourminenowupclose1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd5aO2NbPLZReLAdtXN8VTM5ffaxU_a96ukeUby94orcti8qQqTD282bCspgqcx-mwH0imXwYyM2uASAaHECVZt_eZgngzc79QCEHClCw_Hii9KykGI9MrWgnqHwTBqmuBJhkMhVGg5mI/s320/yourminenowupclose1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475642300653924162" /></a><br /><br />Can't wait to see ALL of your flowers :)<br />Thanks for looking!!!<br />~LaurajeanLaurajeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00522454987937901841noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-68533703746587179552010-05-23T16:29:00.000-07:002010-05-23T16:35:43.409-07:00Sketch InspirationsWant a chance to get a free kit! How you ask? Easy this week Timeless Daydreams is sponsoring Sketch Inspiration site. <a href="http://sketchinspiration.ning.com/">Sketch Inspiration</a> is a scrapbooking community with weekly sketches available to inspire the creativity within yourself. See what our Designers created with the sketch provided using our May <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=88">Blissful Sunset Kit</a>! Check them out and be inspired to create and hey you never know you may win our awesome kit!Doloreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11978760173370074721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-75268118410729821402010-05-19T15:53:00.000-07:002010-05-19T15:53:16.156-07:00Meet our May Guest Designer ~ Laura Miller<div style="text-align: center;">We are so excited to have Laura as our featured May guest Design Team member! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/S_RpqZ2mrvI/AAAAAAAABoI/et5bXSlhy-s/s1600/LauraJean_Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/S_RpqZ2mrvI/AAAAAAAABoI/et5bXSlhy-s/s320/LauraJean_Photo.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let's learn a little bit more about Laurajean!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hi, my name is Laura Miller aka Laurajean and I’ve been married to my husband, Bill for 19 years and we have two beautiful children together, Danielle (13) and Kaleb (9). My husband is active duty with the USMC and we are currently living in Jacksonville, NC, where we hope to retire and stay. <br />
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I’ve been scrapbooking for several years now and am totally addicted. I’d never really heard of this hobby until I was looking through my neighbor’s album one afternoon and was totally hooked. I didn’t really get “seriously addicted” until I moved to Missouri and started browsing magazines and the stores they had out there. And for me it was all about the pattern paper….love ALL of it!!! <br />
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My main reason today for scrapping is to leave a piece of my life behind for my kids and family. My mom doesn’t have many photos of my childhood and the ones she does have, she can’t remember names, dates and places. So for these reasons, I started scrapping everything…the good along with the bad.<br />
I'm very excited to be part of Timeless Daydreams and look forward to designing with the awesome kits that both Dolores and Michele put together!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of Laurajeans layouts with the blissful <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/">May kit</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/S_Rqa5HT2FI/AAAAAAAABoQ/MoC7PDjRBeA/s1600/LauraJean1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/S_Rqa5HT2FI/AAAAAAAABoQ/MoC7PDjRBeA/s320/LauraJean1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/S_Rqd1bSqzI/AAAAAAAABoY/BTcihEh5ctw/s1600/LauraJean2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/S_Rqd1bSqzI/AAAAAAAABoY/BTcihEh5ctw/s320/LauraJean2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I feel like I've known LJ for years. She's always so fun, supportive, not to mention a fantastic inspirational scrapbook artist. We threw some questions LJ's way, and here's what she had to say. :)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> What is your favorite technique? <b>My favorite technique would have to be distressing with my scissors..I just about use them on every layout!!</b><br />
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Where do you get your inspiration? <b>I get inspiration everywhere, my photos, online communities, magazines/catalogs</b><br />
What is your favorite embellishment? <b>I would have to say flowers...ALL of them!!!</b><br />
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The time of day you are most creative? Does it vary much?<b> I usually scrapbook during the morning/afternoon, while my children are outside playing or at school...I'm not much of a night-time scrapper.</b><br />
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If you could choose one manufacturer to receive a free years supply of product from, who would you choose? <b>Prima would be that Manufacturer for me...I absolutely LOVE their flowers, bling, papers, alphas...you get the point!!</b><br />
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Do you prefer dinner at home, take out, or eat in a restaurant? <b>Duh, at a restaurant...if I don't have to cook, I'm good!!</b><br />
What is your favorite color and why? I<b>ts a toss-up between Yellow & Orange...this colors just make me smile, so bright and fUN!!</b><br />
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What is your best organizational tip? <b>My Clip-It-Up Organizer...I LOVE having most of my stash at my fingertips...works for me!</b><br />
How do you overcome Scrapper's Block? <b>I usually find a good Challenge or Sketch to work on and that usually curbs it for me and if not...then I just do something else for awhile and come back to it later!!</b><br />
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What’s the last song you downloaded to your ipod – or the song you just can’t get out of your head right now? <b>"Not Myself Tonight" by Christina Aguilera</b><br />
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The words that would be describe my style are: <b>All over the Place...lol</b><br />
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Name a food in your house you never run out of. <b>Cereal, my kids could eat it for all three meals :)</b><br />
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Name something that makes you smile when you see it? <b>My children, they are always doing something that makes me laugh!</b><br />
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What is the craziest thing you have ever added to a scrapbook page? <b>I would have to say a pair of pantyhose for a Guttergirlz Challenge</b>.<br />
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Name one thing on your wish list. <b>Distrezz-it-all </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Thanks so much Laurajean! You can keep up with LJ on her blog at: <a href="http://laurajeanmiller.blogspot.com/">http://laurajeanmiller.blogspot.com/</a></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Stay tuned and keep checking the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=cats&do=sc&cat=45">May kit gallery</a> to see all the gorgeous ways to use your kit!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-44151087659576079682010-05-17T14:32:00.000-07:002010-05-17T14:32:15.876-07:00New staff position opening!!<span style="font-size: large;">New Position open here at Timeless Daydreams!</span><br />
<b>We are looking for a creative outgoing person who loves our site!!</b><br />
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<b>POSITION: Contest Coordinator - Staff Position at Timeless Daydreams</b><br />
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<i>Duties include:</i><br />
Create monthly scrapbooking contest. ex. <i>layout contest, card contest, etc...</i>The more creative the better!!!<br />
Post Contest on our forum, Scrapscene and Scrapbook Calls, Willowtraders and any other site that allows it.<br />
Send admin contest details for posting on Facebook Fan page and Bulk Forum email.<br />
See contest through from beginning to end, From promoting to reminders for contest cycle.<br />
Communicate with winner for address info - send address to admin.<br />
Timeless Daydreams provides the prize.<br />
Coordinator must be socially active on our boards and other boards.<br />
Compensation - Nice Discount in the store.<br />
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If you are interested - please send an<a href="mailto:michele@timelessdaydreams.com"><b> email to Michele </b></a>telling her why you would be the perfect Contest Coordinator!<br />
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Thanks and good luck!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-41929698675945196062010-05-17T13:51:00.000-07:002010-05-17T13:51:59.298-07:00May kit available now!<div style="text-align: center;">Check out our gorgeous May kit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/S_GqYZwnbxI/AAAAAAAABoA/4XEXnGl77A8/s1600/27973_401512383936_137204883936_4133528_3308040_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Q13szFpg5aw/S_GqYZwnbxI/AAAAAAAABoA/4XEXnGl77A8/s400/27973_401512383936_137204883936_4133528_3308040_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/"><b>Blissful Sunset</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In store now and shipping!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> <i>Included in the kit:</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <b>7 Gypsies</b><br />
5 Sheets of 12x12 Double Sided Patterned Paper <br />
1 Sheet of TOP TEN 97% Complete Stickers<br />
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<b>Kaisercraft</b><br />
5 Sheets of 12x12 Double Sided Patterned Paper<br />
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<b>Prima</b><br />
1 Pack of Belle Artes Aquarius flowers<br />
1 Pack of Lilliput Roses Tropocale<br />
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<b>Jillibean Soup</b><br />
1 Pack of Corrugated Green Alphas - 87 Pieces<br />
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<b>Jenni Bowlin</b><br />
1 Pack of Vintage Buttons - 12 pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't it a beauty?</div><div style="text-align: center;">While you're shopping in the store, don't forget to check out all the <a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new"><b>new product</b></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Smooch, Jenni Bowlin, Prima Pearls & Flowers</div><div style="text-align: center;">and after you check out, come to the Forum and say HI!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-62878729220211008252010-05-07T06:27:00.000-07:002010-05-07T06:27:42.178-07:00Paper distressing techniques part 2 of 2If you missed part 1 you can find it <span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://timeless-daydreams.blogspot.com/2010/05/paper-distressing-techniques-part-1-of.html">here</a></b></span>. :)<br />
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<b>Technique 2: creasing your paper</b><br />
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Continuing from the previous post, we had spritzed our paper with water. Doing this allows your paper to become more malleable, easier to shape and work with. If you want to follow along, go ahead and mist your paper with water. Using your thumb and index finger, lay them down on the paper. Push the paper with your thumb towards your index finger, and at the same time, pull with your index finger towards your thumb. <b></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/6.jpg" width="278" /></a></div>Doing so creates this lovely crease line in your paper. Play with it a bit by pulling, pushing, folding, until it is shaped to your liking. If you guessed, then this is where the ink comes in. ;) Adding ink is just visually pleasing to me, and it really helps the distressing of your paper to stand out.<br />
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<b>Technique 3: tearing/folding your paper</b><br />
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There are lots of different ways to change the way your paper looks... this is one other technique I use when distressing my paper... and it takes about three seconds. You can do this with your paper wet or dry. I prefer that my paper is damp when I do this because when I stop tearing, the fibers in the paper are wet and actually have a smooth edge where I tore it at.<br />
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Start with one side of the tear and fold it back behind the paper to hide it.<br />
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Do the same thing for the other side.<br />
Ink it.. and voila.<br />
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Here's this poor little distressed piece of scrap paper in all its glory. ;)<br />
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Have fun with it. In the end, its all about what YOU LIKE, and what YOU WANT on your finished projects!<br />
Until next time...<br />
xoxo<br />
LeahUnknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-86121837581054905352010-05-06T09:04:00.000-07:002010-05-06T09:04:30.934-07:00Paper distressing techniques part 1 of 2<div style="text-align: center;">Recently I was asked how I curled, roughed up, rolled, and distressed my scrapbook paper. The easiest way to tell you is by showing you. I will have this available by video soon, and will post it if you would like to see these techniques in action, for now, I snapped some photos. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">What you will need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><ol style="text-align: center;"><li style="text-align: left;">Paper</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Ink</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Mini Mister filled with water</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Scissors</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Glue dots </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Heat gun (optional)</li>
</ol><b> Technique 1: rolling/curling your paper</b><br />
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Get your ink, and ink all around the edges of your paper. As much or as little as you like. Y'all know me, and I <strike>like</strike> <i>LOVE</i> my ink!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/2.jpg" width="231" /></a></div>Grab your paper and your mini mister (you can get these in a pack of 3 at Michaels for really cheap) and over your trashcan or sink, mist all around the edge of the paper. (If you used a Ranger distressed Ink, you can rub the edges of the paper to create a lovely smudged look with the water and ink... in these photos, I did not use that ink) You'll notice the paper starts to curl up.. that's what we want! We are going to tell this paper how we want it to behave. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now, at any corner of the paper, press down with your thumb and index finger, and start to roll it in. If you've ever played with playdough or making a paper cone, it is similar to that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Roll it in as much as you like.. you can roll it tightly, or very loosely, completely up to you, there are really no rules to this. :) You'll notice your paper is still wet, go ahead and let go of it, see how it is keeping its shape? Now, if you want, grab your ink pad again and ink the top of the paper you rolled in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Once it is dry, you can leave it as is, or you can adhere it down so it won't move around. Get your glue dots, and place one underneath the edge of the rolled paper. See where the arrow is pointing to? There.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/13.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> Then press down so it sticks.</div><div style="text-align: left;">You can leave it smooshed down or you can play with it and open it back into a roundish shape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b151/darlnscrapper/LOs/Timeless%20Daydreams%20-%20paper%20techniques/14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
There you have it. Easy peasy right?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: left;">Leah</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-44816045754323808732010-05-05T03:50:00.000-07:002010-05-05T04:44:39.516-07:00Winners & Thank You'sJust want to start by saying thank you to everyone who participated this weekend over at <a href="http://www.timelessdaydreams.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">Timeless Daydreams</span></a>. We had some amazing inspiration, from the DT Coordinator Leah who along with our Guest Designers Amanda, Laurajean, and Vieve who created awesome challenges. To the members the projects created from cards to layouts were eye candy for all to see.<br /><br />Our grand Prize winner was Sisterbug {Ann Marie} Congrats look at her prize can't wait to see what she creates.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8Bel7YT1hRW558Rt0kl2T4543WxMcvGcELrsok6MFucACu1C9XCGD6DnuDCj79LMbr1tuBVeiAoieBhMK2NDGP8LLKDPQlAV5SsIaHWg79HaHDCnVAKiz6Y488LesZ98Wy3Lh0YMSQ/s1600/Timeless_Daydreams.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467739184826449730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8Bel7YT1hRW558Rt0kl2T4543WxMcvGcELrsok6MFucACu1C9XCGD6DnuDCj79LMbr1tuBVeiAoieBhMK2NDGP8LLKDPQlAV5SsIaHWg79HaHDCnVAKiz6Y488LesZ98Wy3Lh0YMSQ/s400/Timeless_Daydreams.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We had a few random game winners as well Jeri, Lynne, Maria, Heather and Minda! Thank you all for playing we had a blast.<br /><br />Now for our blog winner so far we have<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#33ff33;">Kmassman</span> Congrats now send us your addy!<br /><br />Please continue to follow us we are trying to get 100 followers we will do 2 more drawings once we have reached 100 followers. Remember to post who sent you!!!Doloreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11978760173370074721noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-70045143354384543482010-04-30T03:50:00.000-07:002010-04-30T04:28:49.666-07:00National Scrapbook Day<div>WOO HOO!!! Are you ready for some Scrapping! Fun Prizes and Rak giveaways!!!<br /><br />Great!!! So are we. We are going to start NSD weekend by giving away some Prima flowers, Oh how can you get into the action, easy spread the word of our blog giveaway make sure you post here who sent you and follow our blog. Easy Peasy! Through out the weekend we will be checking our blog and give away 3 prizes all Prima flowers. here is a pic of the first RAK!!<br />Also join us in celebration National Scrapbook Day over at <a href="http://www.timelessdaydreams.com/">Timeless Daydreams</a>!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazbbBHrzhc7ViL22AjdZaUqqQqMMfgqS0E05jlMCwWaCMFJGCU2ofXNOaUWxiFOEw_3SeixcoKz4TTf2RrwvXm3QuO9UUQZeOIpdvpJBXw_gQ0Ugcukn8XdIjFbNi2dIxoQTVXATHoQ/s1600/!cid_B9FA99E29A794D03BDAF114F67EBB9EF%40Laptop.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465890842100694162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazbbBHrzhc7ViL22AjdZaUqqQqMMfgqS0E05jlMCwWaCMFJGCU2ofXNOaUWxiFOEw_3SeixcoKz4TTf2RrwvXm3QuO9UUQZeOIpdvpJBXw_gQ0Ugcukn8XdIjFbNi2dIxoQTVXATHoQ/s400/!cid_B9FA99E29A794D03BDAF114F67EBB9EF%40Laptop.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">When: May 1 - May 3</span><br /><br />Saturday May 1 is National Scrapbook Day!!!<br />Join Timeless Daydreams to celebrate NSD as we post easy Challenges, play some fun games, and give away some fun prizes, plus lots of chatter.<br />Challenges are due no later than <span style="color:#cc0000;">Midnight May 3EST</span>. Join us for lots of scrappy Timeless Fun, we hope to see you there!!!<br />Spread the word the more the Merrier!!!!</div>Doloreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11978760173370074721noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489843031701037863.post-44132574964507219572010-04-26T16:08:00.000-07:002010-04-26T19:32:55.328-07:00Finally....<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Timeless Daydreams</span></i></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"> has created a blog for you to follow. We know you all want to be in the know. The </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Who, What, When, Where,</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"> and </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Why?</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Let's start with the Who - Congrats to the winners of our </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">March Madness Contest</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Vieve, Amanda and LauraJean make up our Who! These lucky ladies won Guest Designer spots.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">We have some exciting news!! As our site grows so will our staff. We would like to announce our first addition to the Daydreams staff family!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">A great big welcome to our new Design Team Coordinator, Leah Crowe. Leah's work just amazes us. She can go from Shabby Chic to Freestyle in a New York minute. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1c2837; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She is an active member on our boards and has been with us since the beginning!<br />
A great big happy welcome and thanks for joining our team!! </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Check out her </span><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/index.php?app=gallery&module=user&user=19"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">gallery</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">The what is that we only have 4 kits left of our </span><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=75"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Tavern on the Green</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"> featuring Pink Paislee and Basic Grey. The Where is of course </span><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Timeless Daydreams</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"> a recently new up and coming kit site with fabulous beautiful kits to dream of. The why is to be not only be inspired but for you our followers to create and inspire us at </span><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Timeless Daydreams</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"><br />
Here are some of the projects created with our </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #009900;"><b><a href="http://timelessdaydreams.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=75"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;">Tavern on the Green</span></a></b></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia;"> kit.<br />
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