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Digital scrapbooking - Alphabet sheet + Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Today's tutorial is all about alphabet sheets. Enjoy the video and read below how to enter the giveaway.

GIVEAWAY

I am giving away the alphabet that you see in the video. You will receive the 3 different versions of the same alphabet: the alphabet without shadow, the alphabet with shadow and the alphabet with filled letters. The files are pngs and are free for your personal use.

To enter the giveaway please post a link to this blog post on your blog or a forum or any other internet medium. Then come back here and leave a comment indicating where you mentioned this post and you are all set. Please do not leave a comment anonymously, because if you win it will be very difficult for me to contact you to send the files.

I will announce the winner Thursday June 7th and send you the zipped files after that. (Please bare with me if I am late, I have a new baby in the house.)

Good luck!

JessicaSprague - Intermediate - Lesson 4

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Morning to everyone!

For the final lesson of the series I have a two page layout.

As you can see this is the first time I created a two-page layout. So, one important thing I learned in this lesson was how to work in such a large file, but also how to cut it and save it for printing. In addition, Jessica taught me some useful techniques to help me speed up my scrapbooking time, which included:

copy layers
copy layers with the same text settings
keyboard shortcuts

Yet again the journaling is missing.........but I know you'll forgive me!

I think this will be last of my classes that I will add to the blog, even though I also took Jessica's advance classes. Instead, I will publish my freebie digital files every Wednesday. Creating 4 posts a week, editing the photos and creating all free files, takes a lot of time and I think you more interested in the freebies than in my progress with my class. Maybe I will just add the layouts as random posts.

Enjoy the rest of the week! Leave a comment, I promise I do not bite!

Color inspiration 11

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

It's Monday again, so it's time for another color inspiration.

This color combination is very spring inspired, perfect for an Easter related layout. The colors are soft and delicate, suitable to compliment a spring theme.

The picture is from www.anthropologie.com, You can find the pillow HERE (if the link does not work, maybe the item is sold out).

Turquoise Mist Bazzill Cardstock	Jubilee Bazzill Cardstock	Phlox Bazzill Cardstock
Chantilly Bazzill Cardstock

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Lamps part 1- Free digital files

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Another Sunday means I have a new freebie for you. This time it's different types of lamps. These are very versatile and can be used in different themed layouts, including first day at school or a teacher related layout.

Here is the first part of the package, next week I have part two.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Please read before downloading: These files are for personal use only, they are not perfect but they are free. The zip contains png, jpg and svg versions of the images. I only have a very very old Cricut machine, so I've tested the files with my ancestral SCAL and Cricut and they worked fine.I understand that Silhouette users can use the png file and covert it to their specific type. Send some love to the designer before downloading and please credit me for my creation. Without your support I won't be able to keep creating my designs.

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Family expanding

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Yesterday we welcomed a new member into our family, a new baby girl, so there won't be a new tutorial today.

I will be back next week with another tutorial and a GIVEAWAY, probably a bit of an airhead from all the lack of sleep.

Enjoy your week, I am off to enjoy my new baby.

JessicaSprague lessons - Intermediate - Lesson 3

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello all!

Here is another lesson from my Jessica Sprague class.

Here is my contribution and what new techniques I learned:

create a rounded corner square clipping mask
create a scalloped edge
change the color of a swirl accent
add the finishing touches to a ribbon

Yet again I have to praise Jessica's class. I just love it!! I like her style, the pace of the class and her explanations are clear, concise and easy to understand.

See you next time!

Color Inspiration 10

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

I thought we would move from the wardrobe department to something just as interesting. I enjoy seeing the different bedding sets they have on this website. I love how colorful they are, especially this one:

The picture is from www.anthropologie.com, You can find the set HERE (if the link does not work, maybe the item is sold out).

Evening Surf Bazzill Cardstock	Simon Bazzill Cardstock	Crystal Blue Bazzill Cardstock
Stonehenge Bazzill Cardstock

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Kitchen/BBQ utensils part 1 - Free digital files

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

I hope you are enjoying your Sunday, I am definitely enjoying mine and because I am in such a good mood, I have a new freebie for you.

Today I have part one from a two part series on kitchen and BBQ utensils, so enjoy your freebie and let's get cooking.

Happy Sunday!

Please read before downloading: These files are for personal use only, they are not perfect but they are free. The zip contains png, jpg and svg versions of the images. I only have a very very old Cricut machine, so I've tested the files with my ancestral SCAL and Cricut and they worked fine.I understand that Silhouette users can use the png file and covert it to their specific type. Send some love to the designer before downloading and please credit me for my creation. Without your support I won't be able to keep creating my designs.

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Digital scrapbooking - Creating a sticker

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello!!

Today's tutorial is a continuation from last week, where I teach you how to apply the same method of creating a sticker title, but this time create a sticker object.

Enjoy your weekend and leave a comment.

Teacher's gift suggestion

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:52:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

The school year is almost here and we have new planners in our shop that would be great as a teacher's gift for the end of the year.

Please check them out, all of them are handmade and beautiful!

Stripes mania	Madame Butterfly
Stitching Queen	It's all about me (revisited)
Sunshine	My best friend the organizer
Sweet Pea	Colorful flowers

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JessicaSprague lessons - Intermediate - Bonus2

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:58:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

As you can see, my style is starting to evolve and I have discovered that I am in love with shabby chic style especially the distressed look, as you can very well see. In this layout, I love how the five small accent pictures turned out. I like the shadows, but also how it tells the story of Clara's love for food.

In this layout I used the free kits Sunporch and Happy Go Lucky from shabbyprincess.com.

Happy Go Lucky kit

SunPorch Kit

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Color Inspiration 9

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

I love colorful bedding sets, especially the ones with flowers and here is a wonderful example:

The picture is from www.anthropologie.com, You can find the sheets HERE (if the link does not work, maybe the item is sold out).

Real Teal Bazzill Cardstock	Stonehenge Bazzill Cardstock	Yukon Gold Bazzill Cardstock
Ebony Bazzill Cardstock

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Cars part 2 - Free digital files

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Part two of my car extravaganza is here with even more car choices. Yeah....I know, I said it before... I went overboard :D. More options even better......

Enjoy your Sunday!

Please read before downloading: These files are for personal use only, they are not perfect but they are free. The zip contains png, jpg and svg versions of the images. I only have a very very old Cricut machine, so I've tested the files with my ancestral SCAL and Cricut and they worked fine.I understand that Silhouette users can use the png file and covert it to their specific type. Send some love to the designer before downloading and please credit me for my creation. Without your support I won't be able to keep creating my designs.

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Digital scrapbooking - Creating a title sticker

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Today's tutorial is on how to create a title with a sticker effect. I love this technique because it opens up so many doors for creating custom titles out of different fonts.

I find a lot of my fonts HERE. I believe they are all free or at least I have not encountered one that was not free.

Enjoy creating stickers and leave a comment.

JessicaSprague lessons - Intermediate - Lesson 2

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

I love these pictures of my daughter, she was a Bee for Halloween.........a buzzing Bee full of energy.

As I mentioned before the journaling is not complete, I am more interesting on the techniques that Jessica teaches. The items that I did myself and learned how to do are:

create a circular collage
add sticker effect to a title
add color to a doodle (smile tag)
create an overlay from a patterned paper (stripped effect on the background paper)

I love the sticker effect technique, I use it all the time.

See you later! Enjoy the rest of the week and don't forget I read comments.

Color inspiration 8

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Back again with another color inspiration!

I know this does not have such a diversity of color shades, but I just could not resist the temptation. I love this vase, it is so delicate, so feminine and the color combination between the yellow and the plum and white orchid is inspiring.

The picture is from www.anthropologie.com, You can find the vase HERE (if the link does not work, maybe the item is sold out).

Ebony Bazzill Cardstock	Sunbeam Bazzill Cardstock	Velvet Bazzill Cardstock
Brocade Bazzill Cardstock	Banana Bazzill Cardstock

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Cars part 1 - Free Digital Files

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone,

For today I have a set of files that is more manly for all of us who have little or big boys in our lives. I think I went overboard this time, but you can never have too many choices of cars :D. This is part one of the collection, part two is coming next week.

Enjoy!!

Please read before downloading: These files are for personal use only, they are not perfect but they are free. The zip contains png, jpg and svg versions of the images. I only have a very very old Cricut machine, so I've tested the files with my ancestral SCAL and Cricut and they worked fine.I understand that Silhouette users can use the png file and covert it to their specific type. Send some love to the designer before downloading and please credit me for my creation. Without your support I won't be able to keep creating my designs.

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Digital scrapbooking - Creating a scalloped rectangular

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Welcome to another video tutorial, this time I am going to show you how to create a scalloped rectangular.

Please leave a comment and I hope this video is useful.

JessicaSprague - Intermediate - Bonus 1

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!!

I just moved on to the next level: Intermediate, but unfortunately I cannot present to you the first layout because of technical issues opening the file again. The classes have the same format as the beginner level: first there is a lesson with an instructional video and then a bonus lesson where I need to create a layout using a technique or a certain theme.

So here is my first bonus lesson:

For this layout I used the Happy go lucky free kit from shabbyprincess.com. It is so strange looking at my old work as I see so many other ways to improve this layout. I actually just finished the last level of the class, but I am showing you one layout a week, just because I do not want to overwhelm you with everything I did, plus it gives me a chance to go over techniques that are presented in that class.

Happy Go Lucky kit

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Color Inspiration 7

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hi everyone!

I am not such big fan of this rug, meaning I cannot imagine it on my floor, but I do love the colors. It is very busy, but at the same time the color combination is wonderful and would work great on a card.

The picture is from www.anthropologie.com, You can find the rug HERE (if the link does not work, maybe the item is sold out).

Twinkle Pink Bazzill Cardstock	Butter Bazzill Cardstock	Flat Broke Bazzill Cardstock
Hillary Bazzill Cardstock

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Labels part 2 - Free digital files

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Morning everyone!

I know you've been waiting for the second part of the labels, so without further ado, here it comes:

Please read before downloading: These files are for personal use only, they are not perfect but they are free. The zip contains png, jpg and svg versions of the images. I only have a very very old Cricut machine, so I've tested the files with my ancestral SCAL and Cricut and they worked fine.I understand that Silhouette users can use the png file and covert it to their specific type. Send some love to the designer before downloading and please credit me for my creation. Without your support I won't be able to keep creating my designs.

DOWNLOAD

Digital scrapbooking - Creating a scalloped border

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Happy Friday! I have here another tutorial on how to create a scalloped border. I love the scalloped border and I use it all the time, so I thought on sharing the knowledge with all of you.

Enjoy the video and please leave a comment!

New Planners - Check them out

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

We have new planners in our shop that would be perfect for a Mother's Day gift. They are all ready to ship in a day!

Enjoy and leave a comment!

Vintage red

Colorful postage

Flower and lace

Ledger look-a-like

Singing bird

Polka dots and flowers

I'm a lady

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JessicaSprague lessons - Beginner - Bonus 3

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Back again for another bonus lesson:

This is actually a layout that I made from a template given with the course.

Color inspiration 6

noreply@blogger.com (CrazyButtons) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Hello!!

Welcome back for another color inspiration. This time we are in the jewelry department:

The picture is from www.anthropologie.com, You can find the bracelet HERE (if the link does not work, maybe the item is sold out).

Have a good week!!

Honeycomb Bazzill Cardstock	Artichoke Bazzill Cardstock	Arizona Bazzill Cardstock
Flat Broke Bazzill Cardstock	Butter Bazzill Cardstock

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