Printing Digital Pocket Scrapbook Cards

Hey everyone!!! So I'm not sure if I have mentioned it here on my blog yet, but I have recently caught the PL (Project Life) bug!! (Also referred to as Pocket Scrapbooking...) I just found I wanted to create a scrapbook layout for every single little thing my kids did and it was so overwhelming! I got into Project Life so that I could document all the awesome things we do, and things my kids say, on a daily basis that would be almost impossible to do in a regular scrapbook. 

I was searching for a bedtime digital kit that would work in my PL album and Miss Mint, from Peppermint Creative, offered to let me play with the kit if I would share my creation! Win, win!! :) 

Before I share my page, I just wanted to let you know that printing digital cards from kits from Peppermint Creative is SO easy!!! I really couldn't believe it, so I put together a tutorial on how to easily print out these cards in Photoshop!! The tutorial will be at the end of this post... 

Here is a sneak peek at the AWESOME Good Night Sleep Tight Edition... 

Here is the page I came up with...

I love that this kit is so versatile that I could even use it for a page where my kids SHOULD have been in bed, but were not... 

Here is my tutorial!! 

Supplies:
- White cardstock
- Printer (this tutorial uses a wide format printer but this can easily done using any regular printer!)
- Photoshop Elements

- LIP digital kit

1. Open up Blank File in Photoshop… File, New, Blank File

2. Set size of Blank File to 12x12 inches…
    a. ‘Preset’ should be set to ‘Custom’
    b. Widths should be set in ‘Inches’ in pull down menus
    c. Resolution should be 300 DPI

3. Open up any digital ‘cards’ you would like to print
    a. TIP: Multiple cards can be selected and opened by holding down the CTRL key and clicking on the files

4. Drag and drop cards onto 12x12 file

TIP: Make sure none of the open files are maximized, or you won’t be able to drag and drop files (cards). If files ARE maximized, click on the ‘Restore’ button. You should be able to see multiple cards as well as the 12x12 file at the same time.

5. As you drag and drop the cards onto the 12x12 file, arrange them like a puzzle with no spaces in between
   a. TIP: The easiest way to do this is start with a card in the corner and line the rest of the cards up.              Zooming in on the cards also helps to line the cards up perfectly. 

6. Since the cards are typically all 4” on one side, it’s easy to arrange them in three rows by rotating them if needed.
   a. TIP: Rotate the cards BEFORE you drag and drop them onto the 12x12 file

7. Once all the cards are arranged, send to printer

8. Cut the cards using a paper trimmer

Easy peasy, lemon squeezey!! I promise you, these digital PL cards are so addicting!! 

Thanks for stopping by today!! 

Clearwater Beach Hybrid Layout

Hey everyone!! This is my second post of the day, so if you are looking my project for Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon's DT Day, check out THIS post. 

Have you seen the super new fun kit out at Peppermint Creative?! I love it!! It's called Boardwalk Heat, and has such a wicked unique beach feel to it. 

I am in love with wood grained paper, so that's where I started with my layout...

I printed and cut out the seashells in various sizes and they made the perfect embellishments!! 

I also used the some elements from the Sandcastle collection from Pretty Little Studio, which went perfectly with the Boardwalk Heat kit. 

If you haven't noticed, I am SO addicted to sequins right now!! I love how they look randomly scattered around! 

Here is what I used on my layout...

- Boardwalk Heat digital kit from Peppermint Creative

- Sandcastle Collection from Pretty Little Studio

- My Creative Time doily die, Type font stamps

- Pink By Design alphabet stamps

- Gold Shimmer twine from The Twinery

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! Make sure you come back tomorrow for my Disney project and a new release from Trendy Twine! 

Create A Customized Clothes Pin Display Tutorial!!

Clothes Pin Display
By: Candace Zentner

I don’t know about you but I LOVE to display my creations for a while after I make them. Sometimes, I walk around the house with my latest project in my hand, just so that I can take a peek and marvel at it every few minutes. I found that I really needed a way to display my “artwork” in my craft room, so I came up with an idea using some very simple supplies and the Modern Mama kit from Peppermint Creative.

 

Here is what I used to create my project:

• Peppermint Creative Modern Mama kit
• Silhouette Software
• Plain White Cardstock
• Clothes Pins
• Paperclips
• 3M Command Hooks
• Twine
• Buttons
• Ribbon
• Adhesive

 

Here’s how to create your own clothespin display:

Step 1: Print out strips of pattern paper to cover the top of the clothes pin. I designed and cut strips using Silhouette software and the Silhouette machine, but they could also easily be cut using a simple paper cutter.

Step 2: Choose some elements to embellish your clothes pins. (I also cut these using Silhouette software/machine, but this could also be done by hand)

 

 

Step 3: Using adhesive (I used ATG tape), adhere the pattern strips to the tops of the clothes pins

Step 4: Glue a paper clip to the back of each clothes pin using a stronger adhesive, like Zip Dry glue.

Step 5: Decorate some of the clothes pins using elements from the Modern Mama kit, combined with buttons, ribbon, etc.

Step 6: Place Command hooks by 3M (I use them because they are not permanent and can easily be removed from wall) onto your wall.

NOTE: My hooks are hidden under a shelf but if you would like to hide the white sticker under the hook, just trim some off.

Step 7: Measure the distance between two hooks with twine, then double it. String clothes pins onto twine through the paper clips.

Step 8: Hook end of the twine with the loop over one hook, then tie the other ends of the twine around the hook on the opposite end

 

Step 8: Make rosettes using a strip of pattern paper and adhere them to hooks to hide them

Step 9: Add your projects onto your display line by clipping them in the clothes pins

This same display line can also be used to display photographs, children’s artwork, or anything else you would like to show off. Another idea is to use some of Miss Mint’s holiday themed kits to change up the clothes pins to match any upcoming holiday! Possibilities are endless!  

How to Make Your Own Washi Tape (using Digital Paper)

Make Your Own Washi Tape using your Fave Digital Scrapbook Papers
By: Candace Zentner

I am so in love with washi tape, but I have been recently shopping for tape and I’m getting a touch frustrated. I “need” a roll of tape that goes with every one of my projects, without buying 247 different rolls of washi.  I discovered a way to make my own washi tape from of any pattern I choose, using digital paper!! Jackpot!!

Here is what you need to make some of your own:

Super simple supplies:

• Plain white tissue paper (I get mine from the Dollarstore)
• Two sided tape (whatever width you prefer)
• One scrap piece of paper
• Digital paper (I used digital paper from the Summer Sparkles kit on my card shown below)
• Tape
• Printer

Let’s get started:

1. Using whichever software works best for you (Silhouette Software, Photoshop, Word, etc.) create rectangles slightly wider than your two sided tape and fill them with the digital paper you choose. NOTE: All the patterns shown in the picture below are from Peppermint Creative.

2. Cut a piece of tissue paper larger (about ¾” on each side) than scrap paper.

3. Fold overlapping edges of tissue paper over scrap paper, and tape down.

4. Make sure all tissue paper is taped down well, all the way around, to ensure the paper doesn’t get caught/jammed in your printer then send paper through printer.

5. Carefully remove tissue paper from scrap paper

6. Flip the printed tissue paper over (very important – don’t forget to do this!) and run a strip of two-sided tape along printed pattern strip, smooth front of tissue to avoid wrinkles. Do the same for all the strips of pattern.

7. Using scissors, cut around tape.

8. To use the washi tape, just peel the second backing off tap and apply to project.

How cool is that? Peppermint Creative has some digital paper that makes amazing washi tape! I can’t wait to play with some of the chevron and polka dot papers. Oh! And the wood patterns… I hope you’re excited about this as I am! 

- See more at: http://peppermintcreative.com/blog/2013/07/make-your-own-washi-tape/#comments

So Sweet

About a year ago I caught the digital paper BUG! I rarely ever buy stacks of traditional paper anymore. I know I can buy a pack of digital paper for next to nothing and print out as many sheets as I need, plus it’s great to know I will never run out!

Part of the fun in playing with digital paper is adding my own personal twist to them. I saw the perfect opportunity to jazz up the strawberry pattern paper from the new Berry Sweet Digital Scrapbook Kit (free for a limited time) from Peppermint Creative.

Included in this kit, are the cutest little felt strawberries. I sized the strawberries so they were exactly the same size as the ones in the pattern paper, then printed and cut them out using my Silhouette Cameo  (can also be done by a steady hand!)

The beautiful thing about digital paper is that you DO NOT need a special printer! I often use a regular all in one printer and get great letter sized prints!

I added some foam stickers to the back of my strawberries to make them stand out from the paper.

Adding the strawberries over top of the ones in the pattern paper gave a great detail to my layout!

Such a simple, easy way to take pattern paper to the next level! There are other great ways to really make the most of your digital paper as well – add glitter, rhinestones, glossy accents, flock, sequins, etc.

Let the digital paper addictions begin!!

Smile for the Camera!

Seriously, my favourite thing about Instagram, is the little camera icon! When I saw this camera in the Funktography Jazzers LIP kit, I knew it would make an EXCELLENT shape card!! Was I right?! ;)

What I used to create my card:

• Peppermint Creative Life In Pictures Kit: Funktography Jazzers
• Card base (cardstock cut in shape of camera)
• Martha Stewart Glitter
• Pink By Design Stamps
• Glue Pen
• Foam stickers
• White Gelly Roll Pen

How I put it all together: 

Step1: To create shaped card base in Silhouette Studio, use the trace tool to outline the camera.

Step 2: Offset the outline to create a border around the camera, mirror the offset.

Step 3: Make sure the two offset outlines are touching, weld them together and cut with Cameo.

No Silhouette? No problem. You can always print your image in Photoshop (or the graphics program of your choice) and cut by hand!

 

Step 4: Use circle tool to create circle the exact same size as camera lens & cut

Step 5: Print camera and cut with cameo

Step 6: Add sentiment to camera with ink/stamp

Step 7: Cover one color with glue and add glitter over top, shake excess onto scrap paper. Let glue dry for a couple minutes.

TIP: I fold my paper in half so the glitter is easy to pour back into the bottle. 

Step 8: Repeat Step 1 with the remaining 3 colors.

Step 9: Adhere camera to card base, add faux stitching around the outside using a white gelly roll pen

Step 10: Add stitching to the camera lens, adhere to camera with a foam sticker to give dimension

A shaped card can be created using almost any element from a digital kit. Some other examples of elements that would make great shape cards are the cupcakes in theBirthday Boogie Element Pack or the flip flops in the Sunkissed Summer Kit.

Possibilites are endless! I hope this project sparks some creative ideas of your own!!