September Giveaway

Just a reminder that I'm giving away 12 spools of American Crafts ribbon.  See this post for details http://sacredmemoriespreserve.blogspot.com/2012/09/september-giveaway.html.

Layers, layers, and more layers

I love using layers of paper to add texture and interest to my pages.  I typically use coordinated papers in the collection with smaller prints from other collections that have similar colors.  Starting with a collection allows me to quickly put my pages together and get more pages done in the time I have available. 

I used Bella Blvd papers from different collections for this layout.  I used different punches to create my layered embellishments and added an oval sticker to the second element.  I added even more visual interest to the first element by "layering" in some doodles with my Spica glitter marker.  I just love the look, the visual interest, and it never hurts to save money by using what you have on hand to create embellishments versus buying those that are put together by the manufacturers.

September Giveaway

As I mentioned last month, I really enjoyed the giveaway and plan to host one each month.  This month I am giving away 12 spools of American Crafts ribbon.  Each spool has 4 feet and the colors are perfect for this time of year.  All you have to do to be eligible is, by September 29th, to 1) be a follower of this blog and 2) leave a comment to this post letting me know you want to win .  One randomly selected winner will be announced September 30th.

Good luck!!!!

PAPER GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!!!

Please let me start by saying that I had so much fun with my giveaway.  Thank you all for following my blog.  I plan to have a giveaway every month going forward so check back Tuesday to see what September's giveaway will be.  I can't promise they'll all be as big as this one was though.

Now, on to what you've been waiting for...the winners of the three paper giveaway boxes are:

Treva
Craftysue52
Craftee Chic
I used random.org to select the winners. 

Please email me at sacredmemories.preserve@gmail.com with your name and address.  These items will ship out next week.  You have two weeks to respond with your contact information.  Any unclaimed prizes will go in to the next month's giveaway.

I really hope the winners enjoy their prizes and I would love to see what you create!

HAPPY LABOR DAY!!!  I pray you and your family have a blessed holiday.

Paper Flowers

I just saw this post at Pink Paislee and think its a great tutorial on making your own paper flowers.  They even include a PDF download.  If you decide to give it a try, let me know how your flowers turn out. 

Pink Paislee Paper Flowers

Paper Giveaway Final Days

It's getting down to the final days of the paper giveaway.  You have until the end of the month to become a blog follower which makes you eligible to win one of three sets of scrapbook papers and embellishments.  See the details at http://sacredmemoriespreserve.blogspot.com/2012/08/paper-giveaway-update.html.

Example of some of the papers in one of the boxes:

Sketchers Design Team Call

You know that I adore sketches.  I think they make a wonderful starting point for creating a layout.  There is a new sketch site, Sketchers, which will have new sketches each week.  They are looking for design team members to interpret the sketches and make examples for others to use as inspiration. 

I've used their sketch and have included my interpretation below.  As I often do, I took the one page layout and turned it into a two page layout.

Please stop by their blog and enjoy my layout!!