Upcoming

Hi everyone. Its been too long since my last post so I'll give you an update as to what I'm currently working on (so you don't think I'm slacking away - LOL)

Scrapbook News & Review Magazine has been keeping me busy with 5 different manufacturers and 9 lines!! EEK! Thankfully they are not all due at once. I can tell you that I'll be sharing some Karen Foster, Core'dinations and possibly GCD Studios in the next few weeks. SEI and Jenni Bowlin will be upcoming for February and March so stay tuned and stay plugged into the magazine for some fantastic inspiration.

I'm also delighted to announce that Tally Scrapper has asked me to be their Guest Designer for this month. I just received my January Kit in the mail today and let me tell you - its nothing short of GORGEOUS - Jenni Bowlin, 7 Gypsies, Prima - YUM!! I think it was made for me personally!!

I'm off to work on my projects right now but if you're looking for some inspiration, the rest of the Tally Design Team has already posted some of their amazing layouts in their forum - go have a peek! I'll be posting my layouts on my blog as I complete them so be sure to check back for some Jenni Bowlin LOVE! Enjoy your Tuesday night - I can hear DH watching American Idol in the background and am ALMOST tempted to join him.... Almost.

Featured at Lily Bee!

How cool is that? My "Pout" layout was featured at the Lily Bee blog (they got my layout mixed up with Amanda's jar - oh well).

Take a peek: Lily Bee

Glitter Leaf Tutorial

Here is a quick and easy tutorial to make your own glitter leaves using some cardstock and a LOT of glitter glue. A great accent to your flourishes with just a hint of shimmer.

Supplies needed: leaf (stamp, real, fake, etc), ink, glitter glue, white cardstock, precision scissors

Take your leaf and ink completely (much easier if using a 'stamped image' but works completely fine with a faux leaf or real leaf - must not be 'dry' if real.

Press your inked leaf onto your cardstock firmly - ensuring all edges and middle areas are detailed. (note: I lightly inked my cardstock with a rubber makeup sponge for a darker looking leaf)

Your stamped leaf should look like this.

Next step is to fussy cut your leaf. The more jagged edges you do, the more 'real' your leaf will look. Don't rush this step.

Here is your cut out leaf stem ready to be pimped up!

I added veins with a journaling pen before adding the glitter glue. Apply your glitter glue with your finger first - smudging into the whole surface.

Next GENEROUSLY apply again all over the leaf.

This is my leaf stem just saturated with the glitter. Leave to dry for at least a few hours. Once completely dry the leaves will be hard - great to work with.

You can ink your leaves any colour to match your project. As a final touch, you can hand curl your leaves for a more realistic look. Enjoy!!

Here is a close up of my leaves from my Mozart in the Making layout.