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Wednesday 13 October 2010

Hybrid - What A Pear Isabel Mendez

I had lots of fun creating these cards this evening

I did start them last night but I ended up falling asleep on the sofa at around 8.00pm

Must of needed it eh !!

Along with card stock from my stash, buttons and gems ......

I used the beautiful kit


from Isabel Mendez


Here are some photos of the cards xx








Thanks for stopping by and browsing my Blog

I'm hoping to do a step by step photo gallery of my next Hybrid creation !!

Tuesday 12 October 2010

Lets get Hybrid !!!

My new found love is Hybrid

The Mix between Digital and Traditional Scrapping/Crafting

Inspirational Quote - Thanks to Geek Chic Scraps

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
 Theodore Roosevelt

I thought I would do a post with some pictures of my hybrid stash to show you how simple it can be to begin this wonderful hobby. I used to make handmade cards before I went Digi so I havent had to buy much at all. You'll be suprised at what you can find around the house
(or someone elses - in my case - Thanks Mum xx)
to get creative with.

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So lets get started

Here is a picture of my "Tub" everyone should have a place to stash those things that are begging to be recycled or made over into something amazing !!


Notebooks are a fab way to start off
Making fun and funky covers is fun to do and looks amazing when finished

Tubes/tubs/etc I'm going to make  pen pot holder with at least one of these

The possibilities are only as endless as your imagination xx

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You'll need tools right ??

Here is my "Tool Tub" I should have shares in tupperware !!


Ok so some you will find in craft stores - other bits you might already have

Scissors - you must have a pair somewhere ?
Pencil
Tweezers - I like the long handled ones
Gel Pens
Craft Knife

Now I havent got one of those thingy-me-jigs to scrore my fold lines with

so ...........

I found old biro pen - that no longer has ink

HEY PRESTO

My very own thingy-me-jig !!!

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Now lets move on to "Adhesives" or as I prefer to say .......

Sticky Stuff



There are so many differnt stickt stuffs out there to try - buy small at first to get an idea of what you like to work with - here are some of my fav's

Doubles sided tape - quicker and not as messy as glue
Foam sticky tape and pads - variety of sizes
Glue Stick and PVA Glue - sometimes only glue will do

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Odds & Ends



A ruler is fab and I'd say even essential - But what about when your trying to measure those tubs and tubes - you got it - a Tape measure !! A stapler and hole punch may come in handy and you can pick these up in your local £ store or $ store

Thanks to my Mum I have a wonderful collection of beads and buttons, ribbon and wool too

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Card and Paper Stock


You dont always have to print your own - you may want a base to work from and add your digital papers and elements to this

One thing I would suggest - is keep your off cuts - every bit of card and paper will eventually be used

I'd much rather visit a folder of little off cuts than cut up an A4 sheet for a little tag or small matting area

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Well thats my Hybrid stash - Hope you enjoyed browsing and reading

Don't forget the Quote !!!

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are."
 Theodore Roosevelt

I'm still very new to "Hybrid" scrapping and crafting so I'm sure there are other things I'll and You'll come accross on your Hybrid Journey !!!

((HUGS))

The main thing is to have FUN !!!

Sunday 10 October 2010

Starting Early !! Christmas Cards

Yes I know its still October !!

Seeing as I'm going all Hybrid this year I need to start early !!

Here are 3 examples of my creations so far xx

This Fun Origami Card was created using papers from
"What A Pear" by Crisdam Designs


These 2 cards were made using "Hey Santa" from Connie Prince



I created the Cracker Template Myself !!

GGI Event at Gotta Pixel !!!

WOW the Gotta Grab It Event at Gotta Pixel is "Rocking" this month !!

So many fab designers using the same colour pallette to bring you an array of mix and match goodies !!

Grab them quick while they are only $1.00 a pack !!!

Here are some layouts from me using Make the Time from Connie Prince and Whispering Autumn from Crisdam Designs (Isabel Mendez)





Disclaimer

I'm a CT member for a number of designers therefore I have received their products for free in return for creating and posting projects (digital layouts, hybrid projects, etc). Most of the layouts you see here were done as requirements for these CTs. I receive the kits free of charge in return for the projects I create using them. Any additional advertising that I may do for them or for the stores with which they are affiliated is purely out of my dedication to these designers and the wish to see their business succeed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

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