Below,Jennifer K., Emily B. and Mary H. share their layouts and thoughts on Doodlebug Design, O'Scraps, Making Memories Details IV , &  Simply Stated..
 

COLOR THE WORLD WITH LOVE and SUN FUN  by Jennifer K.

Both of these layouts were created using paper and diecut stickers from the doodlebug design line. There are so many things I like about this line.  For instance, the thickness of the diecut stickers, the easy coordination between stickers and paper, the muted crisp colors of both the paper and the stickers. Although the scan does not really do this line justice, the colors are very nice and not overwhelming. They are perfect, not too bright, and not too dull.  Another thing I did to both layouts, which again is hard to make out in the scan, but you can add little touches to the stickers with a white or black pen. I put white dashes and dots on the stickers to bring them out just a bit. (Just be sure to let them dry well before putting your page protectors on.)

Also if you notice in the SUN FUN layout, I overlapped some stickers onto the section where photos will eventually lie. In order to be able to slide the photo right under the sticker, I dusted that part of the sticker with baby powder so that it wouldn't stick. Use a small makeup brush for this, so you have better control over what area you don't want sticky, as the powder works instantly.  Doodlebug has always been one of my favorite lines to work with. With so many different themes, I'm sure everyone can find something they like. Enjoy!

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In this layout, I used Summer Stick its, and Summer Thoughts: Thoughts that Stick by O'Scrap. Stick-its are great thick diecut like stickers that add a very whimsy touch to your pages.  Thoughts that Stick, are clear stickers with quotes and titles in a variety of different style and size fonts on one particular subject.  As with the other 2 layouts, the scanned images do not do these products justice. They are very bright and cheery. I really liked working with them. And the Thoughts that Stick come with so many sayings on one sheet, I have enough left over to so 3-4 more layouts!

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Making Memories Details IV By Emily B

 

In these 3 layouts I used the new Making Memories details IV line.  I love using Making Memories products to add texture, interest and a little lumpiness to my layouts!  I also love that the Making Memories metal products are made of non-rusting metallic compounds, then coated with a preserving lacquer that makes them archival safe.  Metal embellishments are so much fun; and it's great to know these will live happily ever after with our precious photos!

 

In Love, Together, Forever I used 3 washer words from the Wedding pack.  These were very easy to stick down using glue dots and they aren't too weighty on the page.  I used twistel through the holes in the washers for a round tag like look, then spaced them evenly on the torn cardstock border to ground them. 

 

 

 

In Our Family I used the gorgeous ribbon charms - these are probably my new favorite embellishment!  I love the dressed up look they give to ribbon, and now that I've tried them I'm having visions of using them on embellished photo mats and tags and cards, etc.  For this layout I used them very simply to dress up my gingham ribbon on this Family Christmas Layout.  I adhered the ribbon itself to my layout but didn't use any adhesive on the charms themselves.

 

 

 

In Squeaky Clean Baby I used the pastel colored mini safety pins - these are such a fun embellishment!  I chained them together for my embellished photo mat and then created simple photo corners by pinning through cardstock.  In both cases I pinned them to attach them to my cardstock and didn't need to use any adhesive on the safety pins. 

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Scrappin' without my computer - say it isn't so!  By Mary H.

 

A few weeks ago, we had a power outage.  Nothing major - just some down lines from a storm.  But, I really wanted to get some pages done that day.  I just couldn't imagine pages with no computer-generated title or journaling.  Then I remembered the Making Memories Simply Stated Rub-Ons that I'd purchased.  I grabbed a few of those and my Making Memories Date Stamp and was set to do some pages.  I was amazed at how quickly they went.  I didn't have to agonize about which font to use and I also didn't have to rely on my terrible handwriting for my titles.  Since then, I've done quite a few layouts with no computer.

      

Granted, they haven't had journaling on the front, but I took the opportunity to  write some nice, mushy journaling on the back - in my own handwriting.  The Date Stamp has become a "can't live without" item when I'm scrapbooking and I'm amazed at all the themes that the rub-ons are available in.  Now that Making Memories has added the mini rub-ons,  I may never use the computer for my title again.

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I really feel like I hit the jackpot this month.  1) Soccer season is over, meaning more time for scrapping. 2) I received an entire CD (over 400 great photos) of my son’s Cub Scout pack at Webelos camp this summer, 3) Becky Higgins has a new book out and 4) there are so many products in stock that make scrapbooking fast and fun!  The faster I can do it, the more fun new stuff I can use!

Aging Cardstock without Walnut Ink  by  Theresa N. 

I just love the look of shabby chic.  Although I don’t really do it yet,I want to have the supplies handy in case I want to venture out and try it.  I was on the hunt for walnut ink but was advised by a Friend to just try it with acrylic paints.  There are so many Colors to chose from you would never feel limited to one color.   This paint Technique is really easy and best of all, its easy to clean up.  Soap and water will do it!  You also will be able to control how dark or light you want the paper.