Hi all!
It has been a very long time since I last posted. I have been very busy at work and craft time has been minimal. I have done some quilting (yea!) and realized that I had forgotten how nice fabric felt between my fingers. :-) I am planning to spruce up this site in early June. I hope to be back blogging on a regular basis then...I've miss ya'all!

I want to share one of my recent projects in digital scrapbooking. I am a great fan of iScrapbook on my Mac and this page was created on it. It is a 12 x 12" page. The paper and embellishments are Lettering Delight's Over Koala-fied. The subject is my GS who had been waiting since September to bring home Kiki the Kindergarten Koala for the weekend. His turn finally came and he was so very excited.

Have a great day! 

Scraps of Fabric...

I cannot believe I have not posted in such a long time!!!! Some of you know that I am a quilter, No, really! I kind of gave up my love after breast cancer surgery...just could not get the strength or desire. Over Christmas I was bored and decided to finish a 2 1/2 year old UFO. Took the top to my local Quilt shop and wanted someone to quilt it. Now, I have always loved this lady, but now REALLY love her. She basically refused to outsource my top....I took it home and am once again hooked! I love you, Mary Ellen! Much has happened since Jan. 1, 2013....will be posting soon!


Jeannie
Nonna's Scraps
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38 years and counting!

I am so excited to be with you today. Thirty-eight years ago I married my best friend and the love of my life. It seems impossible that it has been that long ago! He saves all of the cards that I make for him...and he is my biggest fan! So for him, I made this card:

It was a little different technique and that is what I would like to share with you today!

All of the layers of the card are textured! And those textures start with this 

tissue paper found at Michaels.

My card:

Couple silhouette found on Google

Make the Cut software

Appropriate cutter

iRock hot fix metal brads

i Rock tool

Ribbon

Xyron 5" adhesive

Cardstock for 4.25 x 5.5" card

desired sentiment stamps

For each textured layer:

tissue paper

Xyron 5" adhesive

card stock 

Actually, the start of this project was with an accidental find of this video from Xyron on You Tube:

I actually texturized my card stock and then cut it with my Zing. I decreased the pressure and cut 2 times---gorgeous! Look closely at the texture!

I assembled the card and then stamped it with this sentiment:

"Love you and all that you bring to my life everyday!"

( I believe this is a Recollections stamp...sorry I do not have the 

info any longer.)

I hope that you have discovered another way to add dimension to your crafts!

iScrapbook Version 4...Reflections

I really enjoy my iScrapbook app on my Mac! About a month ago Chronos released a new version that does quite a bit more than version 3, so I have been playing!

iScrapbook software

Paper collection: Scrapgirls Dogs Have Masters Mini collection 

• The new tool I played with is the mirrored reflection of Pepper's photo. It was so simple and the effect is great! 
• First, select the photo to mirror.
• Select the down arrow for options.
• Choose "Reflection".

• The sliders allow many options, either individually or in multiples. 

• In order to see the effects, I play. In the photo below note the slider positions. The result can be noted on the left end photo.  

I think you will agree that the effects are essentially limitless! The more I play, the more I fall in love with iScrapbook; it has motived me to say "Yes, I scrapbook!" 

Recycling Gift boxes....

Hello, everyone! I am posting here, but I am also the guest designer at BugBytes today. Come on over and visit for awhile!

I have one of those bracelets that can have beads added over time. What that means is that I have a lot of boxes! But this Christmas, these boxes took on a new life....

It is a sturdy little box. The black band attaches to the back with a magnet, that keeping the box closed. It is just about gift card size and perfect for the small square iTunes cards.

A box

Lettering Delights papers: Bavarian Christmas

Cut as follows:

1 mat to fit the top of the box (4 x 3")

1  paper 1/4" smaller than the box top: (2.25 x 3.75")

1 oval mat: (3 x 1.75")

1 oval 1/4" small than mat: (2.75 x 1.5")

1 figure: Father Christmas (2.7" tall---to fit oval)

Small mat oval for tag: (1.5 x 1")

Small oval for name: (1 1/3 x .75")

assorted glues

Stickles in assorted colors

• Unlatch the band from the box. This leaves the top of the box a clean pallette.

• Layer the cuts as indicated in the photo: 

• Add embellishments as desired

Love these! The young women that received cards in these boxes were as thrilled with the boxes as they were with the gift cards! Don't throw away those left over boxes---recycle them to something better!

Happy New Year!

Using iPhoto to Organize Digi Stuff

Last summer our household converted from the PC world to the Apple world. And I couldn't be happier! But, that means I am working to push my Mac to the fullest. Enter iPhoto. It is a fantastic organizational tool for not just my photos, but all of my digital elements. And it works with Adobe Photoshop---yeah! 

Here's what works for me!

• When I unzip my digital collections I create a very specific file for each. 
• Folder1: the source of the collection (pictured is ScrapGirls)
• Folder2: the name of the collection: SG_Abracadabra_COL (Source_name_designer_info). This will be very helpful in iPhoto!
• Do away with all inner folders for the elements, papers, etc. (Scrapgirls makes this so easy with the way they name the elements!)

• I then set my preferences in iPhoto.
• Open iPhoto.
• Under iPhoto: select Preferences

• Select Photo Stream. 
• Toggle off My Photo Stream. (I did not at first---what a mess! I had digi-elements on all of my devices!)

• Move to the Advanced Tab.
• Edit Photo: arrow down to "in Adobe Photoshop"

• Now, it is safe to import collections to iPhoto!
• File: Import to Library

• Select the prepared collection by folder, not elements.
• in the picture I chose SG_Abracadabra_Col

• After a few moments, you will see the elements in the "Last Import" window of iPhoto.
• You will see the name of the collection at the top of the screen in the dark strip.
• Masks will appear black....that is for a later tut! 

• I then add key words, for example:
• Select all and add "Abracadabra", "SG", "Halloween", etc.
• Select similar and add "elements", "paper", "Wordart", etc.

• I then add this collection to the Album "Scrapgirls". 
• Select "Events" from the side bar and set the Key Photo for easy recognition. 

•  To move elements into PSE, I select the elements and select edit.
• Only 4 elements at a time can move to PSE.
• Elements cannot be saved back into iPhoto.

iPhoto really has made organization so easy! I hope you enjoy it, too!

Abracadabra is licensed to Scrapgirls. I own this collection and have used it as example only. Please check their store---you won't be sorry! 

Merry Christmas!

Secret Santa Reveal

I am associated with one of the most amazing, talented designers at She's a Sassy Lady and BugBytes! We have just had our Secret Santa exchange and it has been wonderful! My very special Santa was Melody from "Asplashereandthere" She is amazing!

We were told to leave hints on our blogs and I did---a few. But, this wonderful SS figured me out to a T! This is the gorgeous gift that I received:

The wrapping was perfect and so festive:

 The card, simple and elegant! ( I really love this sketch!)

My favorite part was the sweet glitter filled heart that went up on my tree immediately! I think I like it the best because Melody and her children made this together. That really is special! It will be a favorite for a very long time! And, did I say, it goes with my red color theme? 

Melody, you are amazing and generous! Thank you so very much for this wonderful, so very me gift! 

Merry Christmas to all! 

Jeannie