Happy New Year - Digi Dragonfly Card

Happy New Year blog followers!

Today so far is sort of a kick back relax and drink some coffee kind of a day.  Its super duper cold outside - snowing and wind blowing.  We stayed up till 2am last night playing cards at the neighbors house, we had a great time, I can't believe I actually stayed up that late - that usually only happens at ClubScrap Retreat!!  Anyways hubby has football on, and I am not quite ready to start de-decorating my house, so I decided to play along with the card sketch challenge over at Club Scrap this morning. HERE is the link to the challenge, if you wanna play along too.

I downloaded the digi kit this morning and love the dragonfly - so I wanted to mimik watercoloring but digitally.  So I used a number of watercolor brush strokes to 'paint' the teal and purple colors on the white blocks under the dragonfly.  I also texturized the white blocks/paint and background to look like canvas.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year!!!

The majority of the materials used in this project are from ClubScrap. TFL DebDuzScrappin

Gift card holder (holds 4 gift cards)

Graduation Gift card holder

Instructions

1. Cut a piece of cardstock 6x12. Score a line horizontally at 2 inches from the bottom. Score 3 lines vertically every 3 inches (3in, 6in, 9in).

2. Fold on all the score lines, and reinforce the fold lines.

3. Using a circular punch, punch a half circle in the center of each of the 3 in sections (the folded up 2 inch bottom part).

4. Ink all of the edges of the entire piece.

5. Using a stapler, staple on the fold lines at 3in, 6in, 9in creating the pockets which will keep the gift cards stablized and in place.

6. Using a circular punch, punch 2 color coordinating circles, fold in half. Adhere to the left and right edges of the bottom holder, to create a closure, so the gift cards don't fall out.

7. Rubberstamp sentiment at the top of each pocket.

8. Using a japanese punch, punch two small holes a the center of the project (at the 6in fold), one hole on each side of the fold just above the lower pocket. Thread some ribbon through these two holes to create the tying closure for the holder.

9. Embellish the front as desired.

10. Insert your gift cards.

11. Create a 4.5x3.25 matching envelope if desired.

Thanks for looking. Good luck and happy Scrappin'.

The majority of the materials used in this project are from ClubScrap. TFL DebDuzScrappin

Project - Retreat Project #4

Here is the digital hybrid projects (1-8x8 scrapbook page, 3-cards) from ClubScrap retreat. Basically we were given pre-printed cardstock sheets, we cut out and assembled the pieces to create these projects.

The majority of the materials used in this project are from ClubScrap. TFL DebDuzScrappin

Digi-Hybrid & Card - Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Well it was just Teacher Appreciation day and I quickly whipped these gifts together for the boys' 2 teachers.

I created digital layouts, trimmed out the layouts to fit the mugs, and inserted them. I put a gift card in the cups. Wrapped each cup in a kitchen dish towel. Made a gift card using the dahlia fold technique (papers from ClubScrap's Gratitude kit) and attached.

Quick, easy, yet personal - gotta love that!!

TFL DebDuzScrappin


The majority of the materials used in this project are from ClubScrap.

Digital Hybrid - Calendar with Altered Clipboard

This is an altered clipboard I did up to hold the smaller version of my digital calendars that I print up every year.

Supplies
Clipboard
Patterned papers
Modge Podge
Ribbons
Cropodile
Alcohol inks & applicator
Embellishments

1. Cut papers to fit clipboard. Ink edges. Adhere to the clipboard with modge podge.

2. Use alcohol inks to ink the metal clip on the board.

3. Use cropodile to punch holes in top of clipboard. Tie ribbons through the holes.

4. Add the flower and other embellishments as desired. Adhere with Crafter's Pick adhesive.

5. Print out digital layouts and insert into Clipboard!!

Have fun and Good luck - Debbie Weller aka DebDuzScrappin

Cards - Valentine's Day 2009

Here is my Valentine's day cards for 2009.

These are really very easy and FAST to make. I used ClubScrap's FIZZ kit for these particular cards, the colors and stamps are perfect for Valentine's day cards.

Supplies needed:
2-3 complimentary papers/cardstock
Rubberstamps
Ink
"Heart" sizzix diecut
Ribbon
scoring tool/bone folder

To create these cards, follow these steps:

1. Cut a piece of paper into a square 8.5 inch by 8.5 inch.

2. Score a line from one corner to the opposite corner. Fold in half and burnish fold with bone folder.

3. Measure down from top corner (the one *not* on the fold mark) 3.5 inches.

4. Fold opposite lower corner (one on the fold) to the marking. Repeat with the opposite side.

5. Score a line at the top along the edge where the two flaps folded up overlap.

6. Fold the top flap down and tuck into 'pocket' on top. This will hold the whole thing together snuggly.

7. Cut some squares 3in x 3in. Cut in half corner to corner.

8. Rubberstamp images or sentiments onto these triangular pieces.

9. Adhere the triangular pieces to the card as shown.

10. Diecut 'heart shapes' out and rubberstamp sentiment.

11. Hole punch two small holes in top of heart and tie a piece of ribbon through the holes. Adhere to front of card.

12. Now you are done, you can ink edges if desired. Add a card to the inside - I printed photos of my kiddos and matted onto some complimentary cardstock to insert, but you could also drop a few candies in the envelope as well.

Thanks for stopping by!!! If you like my tutorials, please leave me a comment and let me know!!

Thanks
Debbie Weller
AKA DebDuzScrappin

Digital Hybrid - Checkbook covers

Digital Checkbook Covers

I ordered the blank “clear” checkbook covers from Oriental Trading Company to make these. Once I received the blank covers, I just measured the inside and created a ‘layout’ at that size. I used Club Scrap’s digi-kits to design the covers shown in the photo. Once done, print out, trim to size, and insert into cover.

Digital Hybrid - Board Book

Use Digital Scrapbooking and create a Board Book

Well I thought I would try something new. I had tagged along on a fieldtrip with my son's class to the Chocolate Factory and got to ride the bus and take a bunch of photos. So after I got all the photos downloaded I decided I wanted to make a little board book for the teacher as a small thank you gift. I had seen where you could buy the blank board books, so I ordered a few and this is what developed.

I did a lot of trial and error on this project and here is a few things I did learn throughout the process:

*Do NOT dry to decoupage the pages onto the board book, they will warp horribly.
*Do NOT use liquid glue, even if specially designed for paper, it will leave 'bumps' of glue under your layout.
*You *can* use red line tape, but it uses a lot, and is very expensive.
*Spray adhesive is repositionable for awhile before it becomes permanent, very useful for this project. Make sure you buy a kind that is repositionable.
*Contact paper is somewhat repositionable, and very forgiving in this project, also makes the pages somewhat water resistant, especially nice when making a board book for a child.

Supplies:
-7in x 7in Blank board book: Oriental Trading Company
-Photo editing software
-Color printer
-plain paper
-Corner rounder
-Clear Contact paper
-Paper Trimmer
-Photo Mounter's Spray adhesive

Instructions:

1. Create (14) 7 in x 7 in digital scrapbook pages ensuring you have a front cover, and back cover using your photo editing software. Also create a title for the spine of the book.
2. Once you have all the pages created, print them out onto plain white paper.
3. Trim out all your pages leaving a half inch border.
4. Cut out 14 squares of contact paper about 8 in x 8 in. Carefully lay down the 7x7 layout onto the contact paper, working from one edge to the other, making sure to get no bubbles.
5. Using paper trimmer, trim out the 7x7 pages.
6. Take the spine piece first and apply a coat of spray adhesive. Attach to spine of book. Trim if needed.
7. You can use the corner rounder to round off corners as you put them into the book if desired, or trim with scissors around the corners.
8. Then attach the front and back covers. Once attached, run a 4x7 strip of contact paper centering over the spine and over the top of the front and back covers.
9. Attach all of the center pages.

Good luck and have fun!!

Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Digital Hybrid - Serving Tray

Digital "Photo" Serving Tray

Supplies needed:

* ClubScrapDigital digital kits
* Wood serving tray with acrylic base (these particular trays shown are from Home Depot’s kid clinic project)
* Paper trimmer
* Printer
* Adhesive
* Cardboard mat
* Nails/hammer or staple gun/staples
* Hanger (optional)

1. Create a new layout in your digital photo editing program, using whatever size dimensions of your tray.
2. Using this new layout size, create a fun photo layout.
3. Print out your layout either at home on printer, or upload and have printed professionally. You can just resize your canvas size to a common size that your professional lab can process like 10x12 – when they print it professionally, the extra space will just print out as white, and you can just trim the excess off.
4. Trim out your layout to perfectly fit into the opening underneath the tray – cutting it perfectly will keep it from slipping around..
5. Trim a piece of mat board just a smidge smaller than the ‘entire back’ dimensions, including those of the wood edges.
6. Now you need to either nail or staple this mat board to the wood to help protect the photo/layout. You could use wood in place of the mat board if you want it to be even more durable.
7. Add a hanger if you want to hang the tray on the wall.

Digital elements in these layouts are from Club Scrap:
Green pattern paper - “Refresh” digital kit.
Red pattern paper – “Wheels & Sprocket” digital kit
“You & Me” transparency – “Fizz” digital kit
If you do not have a clear back tray available – you could insert the digital layout into the wooden tray and cover with a piece of plexiglass. You’d probably want to put a layer of clear adhesive or caulking of sorts down around the entire piece of plexiglass to help keep ‘stuff’ out in the event the tray is actually used as a tray.

Good luck and have fun!
Debbie Weller
a.k.a. DebDuzScrappin

Digital Hybrid - Necklace

Supplies needed:

~Metal pendant
~Digital layout (Club Scrap Digital Avant Garde Kit)
~Chain & clasp
~Glossy accents (Ranger)
~Beads (Club Scrap Avant Garde Kit)

I will begin by saying, I created this necklace at a class and used “their” glossy accents and was so disappointed in the number of bubbles. So if you don’t already know – do not shake or mess much with your bottle of your glossy accents. Doing so, creates loads of bubbles, which are practically impossible to get out once on your project. When using GA, always lay it on its side when you are not using it, this will also help reduce the number of bubbles in it – Lots of bubbles makes for kinda funny looking necklace. I, so wished, I had known I needed GA for the class, and I would have brought my own…

1. Create a digital scrapbook layout, reduce in size, and print to fit the metal pendant of your choice.

2. Add a small amount of glossy accents to the metal pendant trying to cover the entire area of the inside without putting too much adhesive in there.

3. Carefully place your mini digital layout onto the adhesive and press it into the pendant, some of the GA will start to flow up and over the layout, that is fine.

4. Add additional GA to cover the entire layout with a thin coat.

5. Add beads or charms as appropriate.

6. Let dry – will take a long time, probably over night. Add chain and any additional charms as desired.

Hope you enjoy this tutorial! Have fun!! Debbie Weller

Digital Hybrid - Acrylic album

Supplies needed:

* Thicker than standard acrylic (12x12) but not too thick (see note below)
* Cardstock
* Photos
* 3 zip ties
* Various fibers/Ribbons
* Various embellishments (stickers, cutouts, etc)
* adhesive
* Cropodile or Japanese hole punch
* Optional: spray adhesive or glossy accents, something that dries clear

1.Start by cutting the 12x12 sheet of acrylic sheet into (4) equal 6x6 sheets. There is one brand – can’t remember the name brand – that is real thick and you can’t cut it with your trimmer, the kind I used is cutable by a standard trimmer without too much difficulty. If there is a protective coating on your acrylic sheet – remove that now.

2. Using a large 6x6 photo for the front page gives a nice dramatic look. Embellish the initial photo with embellishments as desired.

3. Once the page is completed, you can adhere (using spray adhesive or glossy accents) the first piece of clear acrylic to that layout/photo or not, it is up to you. Having acrylic on the outside of the album over top of the first layout/photo will help protect the album.

4. You can add additional embellishments to the outside cover if you desire, especially if any adhesive shows through the acrylic.

5. Now you can flip your first page over and create another layout using cardstock, photos, and embellishments.

6. To create the two inside pages, you can print out photos of equal size and adhere them to the acrylic back to back, so that they appear to be “floating” on the page. Embellish as desired.

7. Finish up the last page, similar as to the first page so that the majority of the outside of the book is protected by the acrylic.

8. Using a cropodile, punch out 3 holes equal distance apart on all pages.

9. Put the pages in order, ensuring all are upright and such. Connect all the pages together using the zipties. BE SURE and leave a little space on the zipties, otherwise your album will not open and close easily.

10. Add ribbons and fibers to the zipties as a final embellishment.

The majority of the supplies used in the photo example above are from Club Scrap’s March 2008 “Avant Garde” kit.

Hope you enjoy this tutorial!
Have fun!!
Debbie Weller

Digital Hybrid - Quad Folding Free-standing Frame

I created this folding frame for my Mother-In-Law for Mother’s day this year. It will be great, since it folds up nicely and I can mail it to her. The majority of the supplies used in project are from ClubScrap.com.

Supplies needed:

* 7x7 matboard (4 pieces)
* 2 digital layouts (ClubScrap “Avant Garde” digital kit)
* Cardstock (ClubScrap “Avant Garde” kit)
* Adhesive
* Embellishments (ClubScrap “Avant Garde” kit)
* Zutter Bind-it-all binding machine (or you could improvise and use a hole punch)
* Metal binding for Zutter – (3 pieces) 6 prong section (cut with wire cutters)

1. Cut 8 pieces of 7x7 cardstock in coordinating colors. Adhere onto the matboard using modge podge.

2. Adhere the two digital layouts to (2) of the pages.

3. Adhere more cardstock pieces and various coordinating embellishments to the other two pages. Basically creating a 4 page spread.

4. Add embellishments or cardstock pieces to the back side of all the 4 pages if desired.

5. Once you have all the pages designed as desired. Center each page into the Zutter and cut/punch a set of 6 holes. First page will just have one set of hole on the right hand side, the next two pages will have holes on both sides, last page will just have holes on the left hand side.

6. Insert 2 of the pages together into the metal binding and bind with machine. Repeat binding all the pages as shown in the photo.

7. Once completed, the project closes very nicely and is great for shipping.

Good luck and have fun!
Debbie Weller
a.k.a. DebDuzScrappin

Digital Hybrid - Portable “Badge Holder” Scrapbook

Supply List:
-Patterned paper (Club Scrap)
-Decorative Chipboard (Club Scrap)
-Ribbons, various
-Fibers, various
-Flowers (Prima)
-Brads (Making Memories)
-Ink Pads (Ranger Industries)
-Rubberstamps (Club Scrap)
-2 Metal book rings (Staples)
-8 Badge holders (Staples)

Tools needed:
-Corner Rounder (Creative Memories)
-Sponge (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cut 16 pieces of cardstock all 3.5 inch x 2.25 inches (verify that this size will fit inside your particular badge holders, modify size if necessary. Round all corners using a corner rounding tool.

2. Ink edges all of pieces using direct ink pad to paper (or sponge) method.

3. Ink up rubberstamp and stamp various images onto pieces.

4. Add additional decorative pieces, stickers, flowers, brads, embellishments, and photos to the pieces. Just don’t use anything that is too bulky, as it has to fit into the badge holder.

5. Insert mini pages into the badge holders.

6. Once all the mini pages are in the badge holders, stack together and insert the metal book rings through the holes.

7. Add all sorts of color coordinating ribbons and fibers, just tie them onto the metal rings.

Good luck and have fun!!
Debbie Weller
DebDuzScrappin.com

Digital Hybrid - Bookmark

Digital Bookmark

I ordered all the pieces parts from Oriental Trading Company to make these bookmarks. The plastic parts pop open for inserting a photo or the like. So I created two mini little layouts per bookmark using Club Scrap’s Refresh digi-kit and inserted into the plastic cases.

My kids loved these and are more excited than ever to use them now that they are reading more.

Digital-Hybrid - Coaster Brag Book

I created this brag book to bring along my latest favorite digital layouts on a trip to visit some friends. It was quick and easy, yet very cute.

Supplies needed:

* 12 digital layouts
* 6 cup coasters (I bought a box of 12 at the $1 store)
* Adhesive
* Scissors
* Zutter Bind-it-all binding machine (or you could improvise and use a hole punch)
* Metal binding for Zutter – just a 6 prong section (cut with wire cutters)
* Fibers & Ribbon

1. Print out your 12 layouts 4x4.

2. If you coaster is not square or have flat edges, flip 4x4 layouts over and trace around coaster with a pencil and then trim out to fit the coaster. Repeat for all layouts.

3. Adhere layouts to the coasters.

4. Put your coasters into the binding machine and cut/punch holes. In a 4 inch coaster – it will cut 6 holes.

5. Insert coasters into the metal binding and bind with machine.

6. Tie fibers and ribbons onto the metal binding.

Good luck and have fun!
Debbie Weller
a.k.a. DebDuzScrappin

Digital Hybrid - Coffee Cup insert

This first example is a great project - I made these for all the grandmothers for valentine's day. I just created the digital 'layout' - printed it out and then trimmed it out - slip it into the coffee cup and vola' a great gift for the grandparents!

These make wonderful “Teacher” gifts. I love to do a ‘class’ photo and a ‘my son & teacher’ photo, with a few appropriate transparency quotes.

Supplies needed:

* ClubScrapDigital digital kits
* Acrylic Photo Mugs (these particular ones I picked up at Dollar Tree)
* Scissors
* Printer

1. Your first step is to take the paper insert that comes with your specific mug and use it as a template for creating your new layout. You can either scan it in or just draw a pencil outline around it and scan that in.
2. Using this scan you can modify it to meet your needs and begin creating a fun photo layout.
3. Print out your layout either at home on printer, or upload and have printed professionally. You can just resize your canvas size to a common size that your professional lab can process like 8x10 (or whatever is just larger than your mug design) – when they print it professionally, the extra space will just print out as white, and you can just trim the excess off.
4. Trim out your layout to perfectly fit into your mug.

Digital elements as shown in these two mugs in photo are from Club Scrap:
Green pattern paper - “Refresh” digital kit.
Red pattern paper – “Wheels & Sprocket” digital kit
“You & Me” transparency – “Fizz” digital kit

Not only do these make good seasonal gifts and teacher gifts, but I have also made them up and given as retirement gifts to co-workers, to my relatives with photos of them and their kids, would make a great new baby gift for the new mom, the possibilities are endless!!

Good luck and have fun!
Debbie Weller
a.k.a. DebDuzScrappin

Digital Hybrid - PhotoCube - Valentine's Day Gift...

This is the Valentine's Day gift I made for the grand- parent's last year - I am a huge fan of doing Hybrid projects - you know what I mean - mixing digital with non-digital to create something fun and unique!!

I picked up these clear acrylic cubes at the Dollar store and then just proceeded to finish the project as described below.

Supplies needed:

~ClubScrapDigital “From the Heart” digital kit
~Acrylic photo block
~Paper trimmer
~Printer
~Adhesive

1. Create a new layout in your digital photo editing program, 3.5 x 3.5 (or whatever size your acrylic block holds).

2. Using this new layout, create a total of 6 mini layouts.

3. Print out your mini layouts either at home on printer, or upload and have printed professionally. You can just resize your canvas size to a common size like 4x6 – when they print it professionally, the extra space will just print out as white, and you can just trim the excess off.

4. Trim out your mini layouts.

5. Open up your acrylic box and adhere your mini layouts to the box inside.

6. Put your acrylic box back together for display.

All digital elements in these layouts are from Club Scrap’s January 2008 “From the Heart” digital kit.

Hope you enjoy this tutorial! Have fun!! Debbie Weller