Back Porch Memories

If you never checked out the kits over at Back Porch Memories be sure to do so. I was the guest designer for the month of July and here are the layouts I created with the kits. I got four layouts out of the one kit!



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Here is a layout I did for a challenge over at Back Porch memories

Adventure

I just loved this kit from Boysrulescrapbook, and one thing I really fell in love with was the corrugated cardboard. Wait until you see what I created (invented) next week using the cardboard. ok ok I'll give you a sneak peek below.
Be sure to hop on over to Laura-Lee's awesome website! This layout is based on the second sketch over there. I just LOVE the sketches.


Sneak Peek

Twine storage

Maya ask over at Scrapbook Express what is our favorite way to store something. I had a bunch of chipboard tags from Oriental Trading that I just don't seem to be using. They are really thick and durable so I wrapped them up and put them in a clear paint can.

10 (plus 2) Twine-Tastic Uses for Divine Twine in Scrapbooking

My latest scrappy obsession is Divine Twine, thanks to the girls over at Scrapbook Express, we have gone Twine Crazy over there. Our Twine Queen, Kay, has been getting us all the latest colors and we thank her for that. So with that being said, here are 10 ways to use twine in scrapbooking. If you have any others that I haven't thought of let me know and I will add your creation here.

1. Wrap a layout or a picture in it.


2. Add it to a button or flower.
Or put the button on the flower.


3. As a ribbon or bow around an embellishment


4. Add it to your banner


5. Hang something from it.


6. Hand sew with it.


7. Use it for balloon strings


8. Use eyelets or brads and cross-cross it.


9. Wrap around chipboard or alphabets


10. As a bow in little girls hair.


11. Use it as a title
This idea is from Dana Tatar from Scrap That! She does some amazing work!
Wasn't that a creative way to make a title! Be sure to visits Dana's Blog


12. Make a Bean Blossom.
This idea came from Celeste B from over at Scrapbook Express. I'm telling you those girls are twine crazies! Check out Celeste's blog, she is also very talented!


Check out the gallery over at Scrapbook Express for more Twine-tastic creations, and while your there check out the great store, and the forum for more scrappy fun!