Technical Tuesday

Hi Everyone!
It has been a fun but very technical morning for me so far. The Amazon fairy delivered my Light box equipment yesterday, so I have been playing around with it, and it got me thinking. When I first started Scrap booking in 2006(my Jr year of High School), it was very low tech (OK really no-tech) It was scissors (you know the ones with all the frilly edges..) construction paper, and overly themed embellishments. I was not even using basic design concepts, let alone any gadgets or machines to enhance it. Jump forward to present day, We have our beloved die-cutting machines and embossing tools, and thankfully for me, My taste in design has improved dramatically. I was finding that I would fall in love with these projects I have created, and when I photographed them to share with all of you, I just couldn't capture them in a way that I was happy with. I started looking on Pinterest for tips and tricks to help my very basic photography skills. I decided that the best investment for me would be a light box, and I was right! I purchased the "Square Perfect 3085 SP200 Studio in a box" shown below.

I just happened to be browsing while Amazon was having a "Lightning Sale" on all photography equipment. What Luck! I was very pleasantly surprised when I received it. It was very easy to assemble, I can set it up or take it down within minutes. More than its easy assembly, I was so impressed with what a difference it makes in my photographs!

I can finally capture small details on a card, without having a glare or reflection.

 I am one very happy "medium-technology" camper. My next adventure will be filming & editing process videos...Something tells me that this one may not be as simple...

Scrappy Saturday

Happy Saturday! The weekends are a perfect time for me to spend some quality time in my crafting studio. Today I have a layout to share that was made using elements from both the Scraptastic October "Heart it Races" kit, as well as the October Studio Calico kit "The Underground". I chose  a color scheme that would coordinate with the "Nine & Co." line by Teresa Collins. This collection is beautiful. I love how the gold, coral, and mint tie in nicely together. 
The photo used in this layout is a picture of my dog and me at the summit of Pilot Butte, in Bend Oregon. 

Here is a complete list of products used on this page

Background: American Crafts Card stock in White

Layers: We R Memory Keepers: Inked Rose "Mint"

Studio Calico: Covent Garden Vellum

Studio Calico: Pyramid Scheme

Studio Calico "Totally Awesome" transparency 

Teresa Collins Nine & Co. "Flowers"

Embellishments: Teresa Collins memorabilia photo corners

Teresa Collins Nine & Co. Rub ons

Teresa Collins Nine & Co. Sticker sheet

Scraptastic club exclusive wood veneer

Studio Calico copper star sequins

American Crafts; Jen Hadfield Thickers

Thanks for stopping by! I am in the process of reorganizing my craft space, so check back for some tips and tricks to effectively store all of your paper-crafting goodies!

All aboard to Union Station!

Hello and Happy Friday! I have another layout to share featuring two very lovely collections. I find that the Shimelle line, and Notes & Things by Crate Paper work beautifully together. 
       This layout is about a photo that I snapped while waiting to pick Alex up from the train station. Of all the beautiful vintage places in Portland, Union Station is one of my favorite. The surrounding area is nothing to write home about, but the inside is gorgeous. It has its original marble walls and wooden benches with brushed copper accents. GORGEOUS. 
I tried to echo some of that vintage, classic feel in the layout, and the two collections I pulled form worked wonderfully!

I apologize that the lighting is not great in these photos. I should have waited a little further into the day to photograph them, but I couldn't! 

The Gold thickers that I used are by Studio Calico, and they are from the Brighton Pier collection.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope everyone has a great weekend. 

Debra

I call her Aretha

I wanted to share a layout that I made using mostly Shimelle collection products. The title is " I call her Aretha" This layout came together really quickly because the products coordinate so beautifully.

It's very pink and girly. I wanted it to have vintage bubble-gum feel to match my cruiser!

The glitter thickers from the Shimelle line are probably my favorite part of the page.

Thanks for looking!

Debra

Friday Favorites(on a wednesday); Shimelle for American Crafts

I am sure by now that you have all seen, heard about, and probably own pieces of the new Shimelle collection from American Crafts. This line is beautifully made and has hints of gold foil throughout it. It is hard to pick a favorite part of this line, but I think mine is the ephemera pack. You get so many high-quality pieces that coordinate beautifully with the patterned papers. 

here are links to a few places that you can find the Shimelle collection:

www.americancrafts.com

www.scrapbook.com

www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com


I hope you all are having a great crafty week- Debra