Apr 9 2018

I’m Calling it and Moving On … I Think

Posted on April 9, 2018 by daydesigns

I feel like I’ve been using the same set of supplies forever! It’s only been since the end of February … maybe that is “forever” in the world of scrapbooking? LOL!

But with these next few layouts I think I am ready to call it a day on my giant Kit #2 and gather some new supplies for the next part of Shimelle’s class. If you missed my previous layouts using this kit you can see them here, here, and here.

Layout #14 – Welcome Surprise

Here is the sketch from the Paper Issues challenge: Continue reading »

May 28 2016

Maintaining Continuity When a Project Drags On

Posted on May 28, 2016 by daydesigns

Happy Saturday everyone!

It’s the weekend … finally! I’m not sure what that signifies in your house, but around here it means chores, birthday parties, field hockey, soccer, more field hockey, and hopefully, some crafty me-time. I’m lucky that I can get into my Scrap Cave whenever I want during the week as I am home with the kids right now. I am working strictly from my stash though as the budget doesn’t allow new purchases. This can create different challenges and today I’d like to share one solution to prevent burn out.

This post is also about how to keep things interesting and feeling fresh when you’re working on a project over a significant length of time.

These two challenges came together recently as I was working on my youngest daughter’s First Year album. I explain what I mean by that pretty well in my video introduction so let’s get right to it.

Here is my completed layout. Continue reading »

Mar 1 2016

Using Both Sides of Your Paper

Posted on March 1, 2016 by daydesigns

I know, I know, it’s Tuesday now … I swear I started this post with the intention of it going live yesterday. But … yesterday was one of those days where nothing seemed to work. As you will see in the video below, even my ability to glue paper to other pieces of paper escaped me yesterday. I think it was the Leap Day. My brain just knew that day wasn’t supposed to be there and threw a fit!

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!!

The idea for this blog post came to me over a month ago. I was watching some older Shimelle Laine Sketch to Scrapbook videos and one in particular made me sit up straight and take notice. It also made me bookmark the video, the corresponding blog post, and a piece of acetate for me to try out her idea with.

Curious? Check out the video below. Continue reading »

Oct 14 2014

Creative Scrappers – Creating with Sketches V.3

Posted on October 14, 2014 by daydesigns

If you’re a follower of my Facebook page you probably saw that I am one of the contributing designers to Kristine Davidson’s newest sketch book – Creating With Sketches V.3.

Aug 1 2014

Gossamer Blue July Sketch

Posted on August 1, 2014 by daydesigns

Welcome to August!

Now let’s talk about July!! 🙂

Yes, I am a few days late posting this but hey, it’s summer and water fun, playdates and staying cool (not something you can do in front of a hot laptop) take precedence!! But today I am sacrificing my cool-ness to get this out to you. Continue reading »

Jan 18 2014

A New Idea for Using Buttons – SWAT Drill #24

Posted on January 18, 2014 by daydesigns

Today I am sharing my last project for SWAT. Yes, you read that right. I hinted that I was easing my Design Team commitments in 2014 and this is the second team I am stepping down from. It’s hard. I’ve been with Lanette’s team since the beginning but … they don’t call them ‘hard decisions’ for nothing! I have loved my time with this team and will miss the behind the scenes interaction and comraderie. I hope you all continue to play along with their challenges!! I know I will!

And speaking of challenges, we have a new one for you today. We’ve got a sketch with a twist for you. Here’s the sketch.