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Packing up for Creative Escape

 

I am gathering up my stuff to head to Creative Escape for the weekend. I will be in the store doing these cute make and take cards before and after Technique Botique tomorrow, so stop by and see me......or at least stop by and make a card.

Just a few layouts...

Just a quick few layouts and then I have another album idea.....something a bit different this time, it is a 15 year anniversary album done with the chipboard albums

black scallop album     or     white scallop album

Until then here are a few quick layouts from scrapHD.....remember right now it is free to go over and play. They want testers to help work out the bugs.

 

 

 

If you are wondering how the last two photos are like that.....on the scrap HD site once you upload your photos and drag then onto your layout you have an option in "properties" to make the photo a certain opacity. Try it....it's pretty fun.

ScrapHD

  

A brand new digital site!!!!!!! Hurry over right now, it is in it's beta testing working out all of the bugs so you can go and try everything for free!!

scrapHD

I know these are a bit pixaliated...trust me these print AMAZINGLY clear. I just got the images super small to share here. But also know that I know NOTHING when it comes to digital scrapbooking!!! This site was so easy to play with you just drop and drag!!!!!!! And I love that I could make Teresa Collins stamps any size that I wanted to!!! FUN!!!

  

  

 

 

This is Teresa's son Matt and new daughter in law Kayla. I was so honored to be the wedding photographer, and they are the most beautiful couple ever!!! Keep your eye out I will be running a few specials in September...for anyone who wants to get their Christmas photos early, or just get a great deal on some photos!!!!

The Best Thing about Teresa Collins products....

is how well they always mix and match!!! In this album I mixed....Friendship, Family Matters, Documented, and even a little Sports Edition. LOTS of transparencies, and lots of stamping. This will be long but hopefully very educational. Mine is not bound yet. I will be using the Bind It All, but you can use a hole punch, three rings....however you like to bind your books.

 

 

for the cover I used

Teresa Collins 7x13 white chipboard cover

Teresa Collins Transparency

Teresa Collins Life Measured--Documented

Teresa Collins Life Documented

Teresa Collins Clocks chipboard charms

gaffer tape, chipboard letters, a tag, book paper from an old encyclopedia, peta-loo flower, and ranger ink

To make the cover...use mod podge to coat the cover and then press the book paper onto the cover. Mix water in a spritz bottle and add a few drops of distress re inker (in the color of your choice)...let dry....add another layer of mod podge to seal.....Cut a 10' half circle out of the transparency and adhere to the cover with Glossy accents........cover a tag with book paper......embellish with anything else you have laying around.

 

 

 

 

 

These few pages were pretty simple. Just a

TC transparency

some gaffer tape

an image cut from a friendship paper

 2 chipboard clocks

Add some book paper...punched in a circle and also used a border punch on the chipboard page. A written quote and a line stamp along the book paper

 

 

 

 

2 more chipboard pages, made from the chipboard that comes in your paper packaging....ask at your LSS. Cut or punch circles out of book paper as well as a friendship paper.

chipboard clock

TC transparency

Friendship paper on page 2...polka dots

red dot transparency

friendship matters quote

Use lots of layers and pop dots for dimension.

 

 

 

 

 

Another simple set of pages. The back side of the chipboard page is just a book paper with a transparency and a photo stapled on

Next you have a playing card with a wallet photo adhered to the back side of the card

Under that I covered both sides of a tag with book paper. On the front side I stamped the Fleur di lis in blue and added a piece of ruler paper with 2 index prints along the side. ..On the back side I used a chipboard charm clock with another index print photo and a strip of the ruler paper.

For the 6x12 layout page I used the Friendship diamonds paper, mixed with a 5x7 photo centered on that page. I finished the sides of the photo with ruler strips. On the bottom right corner of the photo I cut out one of the clocks from the transparency sheet and punched a circle out of book paper underneath.

 

the 6x12 layout page

 

 

The back side of the 6x12 layout. I adhered the diamond papers back to back to make a sturdier page. Then adhered a red tag. To the photo I printed it with a green tint and then applied a varnish to coat the photo. I used a TC sports edition stamp to finish off the layout

 

This layout is a piece of white cardstock. I adhered a photo printed with a green hue...then I stamped journaling lines onto the bottom left ...adhered a strip of book paper to the bottom right corner......stamped a word onto the photo......and then painted varnish on top of that.

While the varnish was still wet I set the hounds-tooth transparency to the top...the clock transparency on top of that.........and the white clock transparency to cover the book paper on the bottom.

 

 

A little Diamond Glaze and some glass glitter

 

 

For these pages I used Texture Magic from Delta....it is like a tinted dry wall mud. I used a small rectangle of transparency as my spreading tool, just random and messy. When it is still wet put your transparency on top and it will act as your adhesive.

For the left side I used a CRUSH transparency small hearts, the clock transparency, and some random chipboard I had in drawers.

The right side is actually the middle tab of your chipboard album.

Spread your texture Magic......then stamp the Sports Edition calendar stamp in red to the left side......then lay down your transparency.........add Diamond Glaze to all of the dots on the transparency.......add some Glass Glitter.....add a strip of book paper...........and 3 index prints

 

 

For this page I used a 4x6 chipboard piece. I set 2 Maya Road people down and then used a ton of Ranger crackle paint.........then I stamped words inside the people..............once the crackle paint is dry add 2 strips of ruler paper to the top and the bottom...........add a layer of mod podge to the entire surface and sprinkle ultra fine clear glitter....it will set in the mod podge and dry secure

 

For this page draw a rectangle in the center of the album..........paint on a thick layer of varnish........cut a strip of book paper and use a border punch to add an interesting edge.....spread some Texture Magic along the bottom.........lay down the dot transparency to the varnish........lay down the book paper.......lay down the ruler transparency into the texture magic........the wetness of the art mediums will adhere the transparencies and the paper.

 

 

The back side of the crackle paint people....Just add layers of products....here I have the back side of a friendship tag.......a transparency...........a circle cut hounds-tooth........a circle punched book paper...........a wallet photo...........and a friends die cut.

 

More layering..............a friendship cut tag.....a stamp image....a 3x4 cut out tag.and some book paper

 

 

 

More layering....this time using cut pieces from the Sports Edition paper......and a stamp image

 

For the back cover I drew a circle in the center, then in the middle of that I spread some Texture Magic...........inside the texture magic I set a clock transparency.........around the wet edges I spread some pink glass glitter.............I then wrote the word "FAMILY" with Glossy Accents and spread glass glitter on top to dry..............for the tab I used 3 index prints.

I hope you enjoyed this project, and hopefully learned something new. I had a TON of fun making this album.

My Day on the Good Grief Blog

 

 

 

The Good Grief Blog

Why did I choose this song and this layout? Well, to be honest, I am still at the phase where it is hard for me to  scrapbook my friend. So I am scrapbooking a wonderful memory. We took our senior trip to California and Disneyland. The song just represents to me what a small world we live in......

“It’s a world of laughter, a world or tears
it’s a world of hopes, its a world of fear
there’s so much that we share
that its time we're aware
its a small world after all”

 

I tucked a letter inside the envelope to my friend from me......it is the first time I have shared this with ANYONE except my husband. But I guess it is time.

 

My dearest friend,

Yes I know you are gone, but I need to write this letter to you. I need to say I am sorry for so many things.

After high school we went our separate ways and kept in touch a bit over the years but really were never as close as we once were. You were my strength growing up, you are the one who was always strong and taught me about God and how to have Faith. I was just joining the “Mormon” church and you helped me through so much in our high school years together. I know because of you and the example that you were to me that I was able to learn and grow so much.

 

I remember when you moved back and I was able to help you with the kids for awhile, I could feel our bond returning. At that time your husband was sick and going through chemo treatments, I was so happy to be a part of your life again, and to help in any way that I could. I wanted more than anything to return the favor you had given me through high school. I enjoyed our 10 year reunion together as we laughed through the night...although we were at different places in our life....you had left the church and I was focusing on my family and religion.....I could feel our friendship still strong, but I think you had a hard time being with me seeing how strong in Faith I had become while you were struggling. I wanted and tried to help you but I think it was taken the wrong way and you found offense in my offerings rather than a friend just wanting to reach out. I was so sad but knew you needed time. I tried, but knew that for now I just needed to allow you your space.

 

That space turned into a few years. I didn’t even know what you were up to, where you were living, or how to reach you. I had been thinking about you for a few months when I ran into your husband at the bank. I was SO excited!!! Now I would have the chance to reach you......until he said....”Didn’t you know we are not together anymore?”

Huh? What? I was at a loss for words. And here is my first apology. I am sorry for not just asking him for your number, I am sorry for not finding you, and I am sorry for sitting back feeling awkward ...wanting to call you but not really knowing what to say.

So more time passed....

Then the unthinkable....I got a call asking if I knew that your husband had passed away.

What?

I guess his cancer had returned and he lost the battle, I still really don’t know anything else but that. Someone had said that you moved back in to help take care of him. He had passed a week earlier and I didn’t find out in time to go to the funeral.

Now for apology number 2.....at this point I knew that I needed to call you, I needed to reach out to you, I felt a pushing, an urgency. I thought about it ALL the time.....but what would I say? How would you react? Once again, I figured that you needed some time.

About 5 months passed, all the while I was thinking about you, the urge to call you never did pass......

And then something started happening over the next 2 weeks......

I saw your husband everywhere, it started getting so often that I finally told my husband. I knew he had passed away and yet I saw so many people everywhere that looked just like him. I knew whatever it was it was something pushing me even harder to reach you.

That night I had a function to go to and I resolved that no matter what I was getting a hold of you THAT VERY weekend. No more “giving you time” it was time....time for me to not be worried about anything but you, and how you were doing.

I will never forget the phone call I got in the middle of my function.......

A call from another friend who I had not talked to in quite some time....

She wondered if I had heard that you had passed away just a day earlier?

I was so sad, and the thought of you hurting that bad broke my heart into pieces......

 

I am sorry. I know words are never enough and never will be. I am sorry I was too afraid to just pick up the phone, I am sorry you were hurting, I am sorry that I didn’t do something....anything. I am not saying that I could have saved you by any means, but I could have been a friend that maybe you needed. You taught me a lesson that I will never forget....

 

I will never doubt my intuition or promptings again...

 

I will never be afraid of knowing what to say....

 

I will never let another friendship fall away...

 

And I will never forget you. I love you.

Please forgive me,

Jamie

Matt and Kayla

What fun it was to shoot a wedding in Utah. So many new things to take in and new surroundings that were breathtaking. I had the time of my life. Matt and Kayla are so in love and so beautiful together. It was a fabulous afternoon!!! I loved all of the shots ((how can you not when you are capturing young love )) but here are just a few......also I will be running some specials for shoots before the holiday gets into gear. So be on the lookout!!!

I am getting ready to leave for Atlanta, and I only have the B&W CD in with limited time, so for now it will just be in B&W, I'll share some color when I get back.  And if you are wondering....yes we shot at 2 different temples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some fun CKU photos

Thought I would share a few fun CKU photos from Provo of Teresa and I. What a FABULOUS weekend we had. All of the students were amazing!!! We had such a great time!!!! Some of the fun ones were posed for the slide show at closing ceremonies.

 

 

 

 

The Good Grief Blog

Good Grief Blog

 

 

 

This is a new blog that Amanda Probst has started. There are 6 contributors, and we all have something in common.....we have all suffered a loss of a friend, relative, or loved one. This is a place to come for inspiration on how to work through and deal with the grief.

The first challenge is to use lyrics. Here on my layout I used the lyrics "It's A Small World" This layout is about my dear friend who passed this past year. You will find out more about this layout later in the week on the blog....I have a letter addressed to her inside the envelope.

Why did I choose this song and this layout? Well to be honest I am still at the phase where it is hard for me to scrapbook my friend . So I am scrapbooking a wonderful memory. We took our senior trip to California and Disneyland . The song just represents to me what a small world we live in……

“It’s a world of laughter, a world or tears
it’s a world of hopes, its a world of fear
there’s so much that we share
that its time we're aware
its a small world after all”

 

Papers  --Teresa Collins Designs “Friendship”

Envelope  --Teresa Collins Designs “Friendship”

Paper flower --Teresa Collins Designs

Are You ready for some excitement!!!!

Teresa Collins New T Drops!!! We finally have bling!!!! Shipping the end of August!!!!!!

Good Things Utah

 Good Things Utah TV

10am, Thursday 13th August 2009

Teresa will be on the show this morning demonstrating more ideas and sharing her creativity once more. She will be showcasing the ‘Sports Edition’ line and some fun and funky canvases that she has created.

Straight From Teresa.....

"I decided to do a little wall canvas decor. Zach loves the new SPORTS EDITION papers. He asked if I could redo his "room" with it. I was up for the challenge. He wants his awards, trophies, etc. to reflect his PASSION for baseball. So this is what I did and will show on air in the morning-

This is a large Canvas Concept - canvas that I created with my latest line. I wanted a mixed up art piece- with the quote. I have ALL THREE of the canvas together on ONE of his walls. I plan to make several more for his room.

This is another canvas that I did. It is 8x8 in size. I wanted to display their team medal from Steamboat Springs-

This third canvas is 12x12. I used one sheet of my ATHLETE paper and adhered to canvas. Then I cut out the emblem from Zach's first year being on the ALL STAR team. This is the same year he tried out for his Storm Superleague team and made it. I put a photo on this canvas to remember this SUMMER~~~~" from Teresa

The great thing about these projects is that this wall art can be created by using budget friendly scrapbook paper, PVA glue and canvases. Although the examples show ‘Sports Edition’ papers the concept can be transferred to any papers to create artwork for any room and theme.

Easy to create! Layer papers on to canvas adhering with PVA glue using a foam brush. To ensure durability you should apply a thin and even coat of PVA over your finished canvas to seal. Allow it t dry completely.

To recreate this or similar sports themed projects - you can find ‘Sports Edition’ paper collections by Teresa Collins at