I have chosen a sketch from Lucy Chesna to feature this week. I have the honor of being chosen as a designer for her blog. You can view here great sketches here: My Sketch World

Here is a medium version and a hard one. They are both of the same sketch!

Medium Version

Hard Version

If you have any problems printing this sketch off just send me a pm or email me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and I will send you the sketch. Please put: “Sketch” in the subject line.

Also, if you use this sketch as the foundation for your next layout and email it to me  or provide a link you will be entered in this month’s Blog Prize Draw!!

Have fun!

~Tara~

This weekend is the big CHA show in Chicago and lots of new products are being released by all kinds of scrapbook companies.

The Scrapbook & Cards Today Blog is sharing 13 company releases; BasicGrey, We R Memory Keepers, My Sentiments Exactly and Doodlebug to name a few!

Come and check out the blog today for all the new stuff you’ll just have to add to your scrapbook stash!

~ Ally ~

I am a font-a-holic!! I can admit it. I love fonts!! All types of fonts. I am contantly looking through the web for new, fresh and funky fonts. I thought I would share my addiction with you gals.

I love a good font and this one is fontastic!

This week I have chosen a great script font one called: Scriptina

If you would like it on your computer you can download it for free here: 1001 Fonts

If you require instructions on loading your new font, they can be found in the Resources section of the blog: Resources

I would love to see any creations you make using this font. You can send it to: thynner5@yahoo.ca and put “font friday” in the subject line. You can also link you creations here as well. Anyone who does this will have a ballot for this months draw!

Enjoy your new font!

~Tara~

By Renee Zieglmeier - Design Team Member

April 2007

I love cardmaking, but sometimes I just get in a rut. Thats when I switch things up a bit and print about a dozen or so copies of my current favorite photos. I love photographing flowers, leaves and everyday objects. These photos would just be beautiful card fronts. To make it a little more personable to the recepient, why not use up some of those leftover stickers and rub ons you’ve been hoarding for months?
Supplies needed:

Multiple copies of photographic prints

Leftover Stickers, Saying stickers/Quote, themed, alphas (you know you all have a stash!)

Misc Rub Ons

Photo Corners

Cardstock

Adhesive
Step 1- Find a photo to create your card with, find some stickers/rub ons that would work well with the picture.

Step 2- Make copies of the favored print or find a variety of photos that will comply with your sticker sentiments. Place your sticker/rub on in desired position on photograph.

Step 3- Adhere your photo to cardstock and add photo corner and embellish as you wish.

Here are my 3 favorite cards I made using this technique.

Birthday Boy- Train Photograph Card- Sticker placed vertically, thin white border around photo, misc. cardstock for card base

Crisp and Cool- Crispy leaf dusted with some snow; Clear EK Success Sticker, Quickutz Photo Corners cut out of Bazzill Bling Cardstock, Misc Cardstock for card base

Happy Birthday- Photo of Crazy Daisies- “Happy” metal embellishment and clear “Birthday” sticker, Quickutz Photo Corner Dies cut out of Chatterbox Paper, Misc Cardstock for card base

On the backs of the cards, I printed up some small ‘Photography by Renee’ labels along with my email address should the recipient want to get their hands on more of my cards! This is a great way to advertise your photography and papercrafting talents!

This tutorial and many others can be found in the CCAs Resources Wiki.

This week’s word is: Nature

1. the natural world as it exists without human beings or civilization

2. the elements of the natural world, as mountains, trees, animaks, or rivers

3. natural scenery

4. characteristic disposition; temperament: a self-willed nature; an evil nature.

This word can be used in so many ways. It is such a peaceful word I used it in the following layout I did for Scrapdango’s Scrap Me UP Challenge. I was given these wonderful photos from Jackie and asked to make a page with them. I used the word in my title. I also left the chipboard in it’s natural state.  This layout was based on a sketch that Ally designed for the So Sketchy Blog. I used a wonderful collection of papers from Scrapdango’s Sugar kit.

These tips are from the CCAS Resources Wiki:

Photo Storage Tips by Renee

Attics and Basements - The worst places to store your photographs or documents is in an uninsulated attic or basement. In the summer, temperatures in an attic could reach 125 degrees F. while in the winter they can get down to less than 0 degrees. With the constant high temperatures and humidity in the summer and low temperatures and humidity in the winter, the photographs or documents will become brittle. In severe cases, the emulsion (image) on the photograph can separate from the base (paper). These cyclic conditions will have a devastating effect on any paper product.

Uninsulated basements are usually moist which can cause photographs to stick to each other. Another problem encountered in basements is that they are great breeding grounds for insects and rodents which are strongly attracted to gelatin and cellulose in the photographic emulsion.

The best places to store important photographs or documents are in a safe deposit box at your bank. They are usually climate controlled and kept dark to provide almost ideal storage conditions. The ideal storage conditions are 68 degrees +/- 2 degrees and 50% relative humidity +/- 5% relative humidity.

I am so guilty of storing my pics in my uninsulated basement, I have had several all stuck together! If your photos are in these conditions, get them to a safe dry place now!!!

It’s time to post another weekly challenge! This one is as all about color…. or lack thereof!!

Yep… it’s about Black and White!! I would like to see you create a layout using only black and white. No color is to be added…. anywhere! It’s easier than you think.

Here is a layout I did of my girls. I converted the photo to a deep black and white and went from there.

Please email your creation to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and put “CCAS Blog Challenge” in the subject line. You could also link it to me here on the blog.

All creations will earn you a ballot into the Monthly Blog Draw! Look for a sneak peek at this month’s prize pack later this week! Good Luck.

~Tara~

We keep receiving such wonderful creations and I am always thrilled when I see them in my inbox. I find that it is so much harder to find the time in the summer to set aside for scrapbooking. I want to take a minute to thank everyone who takes the time to participate and be a part of the blog.

Here is a sample of the lovely work submitted recently. Check out the gallery!

Slideshow

It is also time to announce the winner of June’s Blog Prize Draw!! I placed all the entries into my husbands hat and let my darling Paige pick this month’s winner and she picked……………………………

Autumn Frymark

Congrats Autumn!! Please email me your address at thynner5@yahoo.ca and keep an eye out for your prize!

Keep the creations, tips and techniques coming for your chance to win July’s Draw!

~Tara~

To check out this cute font and more, check out dafont.com.