Another Digital Project

Back in September, I was able to put together this invitation in Storybook Creator on short notice for a work event.  Even though the design is quite simple, I found myself going back and forth on the positioning of different elements, fonts, and color.  Sometimes I have to restrain myself from using all the different features of SBC in order to make sure the information doesn't get lost in the design. But once again, another design project was simplified (and successful) with the help of SBC!

November Workshop: Thanks a Bunch

"Thanks a Bunch"

Sunday, November 18 from 1 to 4 pm

Nishida residence in Aiea

Kit Cost: $15
RSVP by November 13

bring your tape runner!

Join us for an afternoon of crafting, as we'll complete a dozen or so thank you notes using the "Just Because" card set.  Because the notecards (and envelopes) are preprinted, we'll keep the designs simple and quick.  As we approach the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, I'm sure these notecards will come in quite handy!

Signage in SBC

A couple of weeks ago, I volunteered to make a sign for the game booth our Sunday School class would be hosting for our annual church "Pumpkin Fest."  We decided to go high tech and have participants challenge each other in "Just Dance" for Xbox Kinect.  Initially, I was planning to just create it in Microsoft Word, but when I realized that I wanted to use lots of colors and mirror the design of the game, I turned to Storybook Creator.  Because you can design a project of any size and then save it as a jpg, I could upload it to Costco and have it printed as an 11x14 photo for about $3.  I was excited when I found the perfect artwork to match our theme, as I used one of the backgrounds from the "City Streets" digital kit.

Loved how professional the final product turned out (and that this project took me less than an hour to complete). This is another example of how SBC can meet all of your design needs!

Crafting with Mom

Crafting is always more fun with you get other people involved.  Last week, my mom needed a quick favor container for her traditional get together with her friends... our paper tote project came to the rescue as I pulled various colors and prints from my scraps for these five totes.  I paired them with matching metallic cardstock (straps and base), while paper flowers with a touch of bling added that final touch.  Mom filled up the bags with candy wrapped in clear bags... We were quite pleased with the end result!

 

October Workshop: Recipe Album

Bliss and I were so excited to finally put together another compilation of recipes using the Nancy O'Dell Recipe 8x8 Quick Kit.  It was a new twist on our old PicFolio favorite...

 

However, when I started to work on my sample page, I noticed I had a slight problem, as a 4x6 recipe card and a 4x6 photo would not fit on a 8x8 scrapbook page.  Hmm...

I really wanted to include pictures of my recipes to share, so I knew I had to come up with a solution.  Thankfully, I remembered that Costco does a 5x7 print of four (4) wallet print sized photos.  Perfect!  I wouldn't have to crop my photo, and Costco would do the resizing for me.

 

 

So here's my finished page... There was even enough room to add an embellishment. The pages look great in the protective sheets of the album, as it can be propped up on its own. This perfect for following the recipe as you're cooking and your hands are either full or dirty.  Can't wait to finish putting together the rest of the album and start making everyone's recipes!

 

 

 

September Workshop Update

Earlier this month, Bliss and I spent a Saturday morning trying to prep for this month's calendar workshop.  We knew we were going to use the Cricut for the designs, but sometimes the hardest part is narrowing down all our favorite images and selecting the best one to represent each month!  I was also tasked with producing samples and testing out different sizes that would work on a 4.5"x6.5" photo mat.  Sometimes it takes a little trial and error, so be sure to use scratch paper for your initial cuts.

This is the Cricut 2 Creative Memories offered for a limited time.
I'm so bummed I didn't get one...

Part of the art of "Cricut-ing" is understanding how to work with the different layers.
Trust me, I'm still learning. 

Last week, Bliss got started on her samples, so here are her first two months.  Our goal is to try to incorporate short phrases or sayings into each month to give our 2013 calendar a different look.  I love the bold colors of the Color Vibe stack pack and the funky artwork of the "Be Young" Cricut cartridge... so excited to work on my samples!

September Workshop: 2013 Calendar

"2013 Calendar"

Sunday, August 30 from 1 to 4 pm

Nishida residence in Aiea

Kit Cost: $30 (includes 4x6 PicFolio album)
RSVP by September 15

bring your tape runner!

We are excited to finish 2012 strong with a fun series of workshops.... For September, we'll be getting ready for the new year a little earlier, as we'll create a 2013 edition of our PicFolio Calendar tradition. Our inspiration for this calendar are the hip designs of the "Be Young" Cricut cartridge.  Hope you can join us to make a calendar for yourself or as a gift!