Monthly Archives: July 2010

There’s really not anything better than getting something  you really want…for free. No strings. No favors expected in return. No penalties or consequences. If you agree…you should check out the giveaway Donna Downey is hosting on her blog: Simply Me.

She’s got some good stuff up for grabs. And all you’ve got to do is follow the link to her blog and make a comment on the post discussing Little Black Dress Kit Club and the prizes being offered in the giveaway.

Here are a few details…for more info or to enter…head over to Simply Me! 

The Snorkeler layout was one of my favorites and now Amy’s put together step by step instructions for all of you. You are SO lucky!

Enjoy…

Snorkeler 12x12 layout by AmyH, july kit project idea

Snorkeler by Amy Heller
Additional items needed to complete this project:
- Jumbo Flower punch (EK Success)
- Lg Flower Punch (EK Success)
- Small Flower Punch (Martha Stewart)
-1/2″ corner rounder (Fiskars)
- twine
1) Use the green patterned paper as your base page.
2) Trim out the blue polka dot sheet and the numbers patterned paper as a background for your photo. Adhere.
3) Trim off the die cut scallop from the SL patterned paper. Adhere orange striped ribbon and the scalloped edging to the patterned paper that was just adhered in #2.
4) Using a zig zag stitch on your sewing machine, stitch the top of the blue polka dot paper and the bottom edge of the numbers paper.
5) Trim and adhere SL cardstock stickers to the left edge of the page.
6) Punch out a variety of sizes and coordinating colors of flowers and layer as desired. Adhere together. On one of the flowers I used a large red sequin under the small flower to create dimension as well as slight glimmer under the small flower. Adorn the centers of the flowers with threaded buttons or vintage goodies.
Tip: Use the negative space from your punches whenever possible. I used one above the photo that gives the sillohette of another flower without all the layers, thus making the layout a little bit lighter but keeping the theme.
7) Take a journaling tag from the SL cardstock stickers and using your MLS orange stickers write up your journaling bullet points. Adorn with threaded buttons. Adhere to layout. Adhere your flowers made in #6 to the layout in a variety of places in the layout, clustering around the journaling tag.
8) Using your Thickers, create a unique title for your layout by following the lines of the patterned paper. Remember to look and use all the negative space around each letter to create a more cohesive title.
9) Use scraps to adorn the top left corner. Use your MLS stickers to apply the date of your photo to the layout. Finish off the layout with any final threaded buttons as needed.

Check out the closeups if you don’t “get” any of the instructions!

Snorkeler 12x12 layout by AmyH, CLOSEUP

Snorkeler 12x12 Layout by AmyH, CLOSEUP 2

Snorkeler 12x12 Layout by AmyH, CLOSEUP 3

Thanks for all your fun projects, Amy! We always LOVE them!

Looking for more ideas? Well…there are plenty to be had here. We’ve already posted a bunch of the July projects from LBD’s design team members, but you haven’t seen nothin’ yet! This amazing group of scrappers keep sending fabulous projects in and you’re going to love them all!

Camera Shy 12x12 layout by AmyH

 Check out some close ups…

12x12 Camera Shy layout by AmyH, CLOSEUP

Camera Shy 12x12 Layout by AmyH, CLOSEUP 2

Camera Shy 12x12 layout by AmyH, CLOSEUP 3

Old School 12x12 layout by AmyH, Project Idea for the July kit

We love the use of the navy lace trim from the July Kit on Amy’s Old School 12×12 layout. It looks gorgeous against all the lighter colors.

Old School 12x12 Layout by AmyH, CLOSEUP

Old School 12x12 Layout by AmyH, CLOSEUP, making paper flowers!

Look closely at the paper flower that Amy put together in the closeup above and get some ideas for making paper flowers on your own pages.

Snorkeler 12x12 Layout by AmyH

Sweet Dreams 12x12 Layout by CathleenS, CLOSEUP

Sweet Dreams 12x12 layout by CathleenS

Too cute 12x12 layout by CathleenS, July Kit project idea

12x12 Monkey Layout by EllenS, July kit project idea

Cookie Yum 12x12 Layout by EllenS, july kit project idea

My Sweet Happy Boy 12x12 Layout by Francine, July Kit project idea

I love how Francine lays out her pages. They always have plenty to draw the eye without going overboard. She’s got such a fun look while at the same time somehow being calm. And that’s a unique combination.

My Sweet Happy Boy by Francine, CLOSEUP

New Do 12x12 Layout by Francine, July Kit project idea

New Do 12x12 Layout by Francine, CLOSEUP

Waking Up 12x12 Layout by Francine

Waking Up 12x12 layout by Francine, CLOSEUP

Kitchen Reunion 12x12 Layout by JanH

WOW! Don’t you just love the amazing layered effect of those flowers. She’s so successfully stuck to the little details in her cutting.

Paper flowers...Kitchen Reunion 12x12 Layout by JanH

Reflection 12x12 Layout by JanH

Reflection 12x12 Layout by JanH, CLOSEUP

 I love all of Jan’s detailed cutting as well as the fun combinations that draw just enough attention to the right areas of the page.

Coming up next…a mini album from Jan that we’re calling the Day at the…mini album. You’ll love it!

There are some moments, memories, relationships, places…that just need to be remembered. And that’s what scrapbooking is all about. Sometimes it can be devilish fun to go really, really overboard on a page or a project; spending far more time than you should and in some cases…using far more products than you should. (It’s been said that I can overdo things.)

But it’s not always necessary. There’s nothing wrong with seeing an idea; a subtly beautiful layout for instance and making that idea your own. Give it a try with Terena’s You + Me 12×12 layout using the Little Black Dress July kit, Not Just Navy. 

Check it out here: Tales from the Teal Side of Life

Or read on for Terena’s instructions:

12x12 You + Me layout by Terena, July Kit project idea

12x12 You + Me Layout by Terena, CLOSEUP

12x12 You + Me Layout by Terena, CLOSEUP

Easel Cards by JanH, july kit project idea

Easel Cards by JanH, SIDE VIEW

There’s always some reason popping up for greeting cards. Whether it’s a birtday, a graduation, mother’s day, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or just a really bad day for a really good friend…keeping greeting cards of all types on hand can be come in very…well, handy. So it’s just perfect that we’ve got such fabulous examples of greeting card projects to share with all of you.

Several of the LBD Design Team Members sent in greeting card projects this month. Some of the most striking were the easel cards Jan sent in (they’re above). Such a fabulous idea. They’re a mix between a greeting card and home decor.

 Check out these made by Jenny with July’s Not Just Navy Kit:

Greeting Card project ideas for the July Kit from JennyB

More Greeting Card Project Ideas from JennyB

We love Jenni’s paper flowers and her various cutouts. Her projects seem to have so many layers and various textures that keep them interesting and fun!

And here are a few variations of a You + Me greeting card that was inspired by the Glitz Design vintage cardstock stickers included in the LBD July Not Just Navy kit:

You + Me Card by Amy Heller, July kit project idea

You + Me Card by Amy Heller, CLOSEUP

You + Me Card by CathleenS, July Kit project idea

You + Me Card by CathleenS, CLOSEUP

 And Good Luck cards are always good to have on hand…check out this idea from Ellen:

Good Luck Card by EllenS, July kit project idea

Good Luck card by EllenS, CLOSEUP

  it’s always fun to incorporate a ribbon tie on a greeting card. Good thing all the Little Black Dress Kit Club kits all come with a variety of trims.

HI Cards by Francine and May…there’s really not a more versatile greeting card:

Hi Card by Francine, July kit project idea

 Gorgeous use of the Making Memories Ephemera. Love it, Francine!

Hi Card by May Flaum, July kit project idea

 Corrugated cardboard is a great basis to add to a greeting card. It gives it substance and fun at the same time. And plus…we’re a little obsessed with the sheer versatility of the stuff…that’s why it’s in every kit.

 B is For Boy Greeting Card…it’s always so much harder to put together a fantastic “boy-based” card. But this one is a great example:

B is for Boy Card by Terena, July kit project idea