SP and Company DT Wednesday

Hi!
Today I have something a little different for you! I decided to post a digital scrapbook page I made.  I was inspired to use a digi image from SP and Company.  I don't mind printing them out and using them on cards, but I REALLY like using them in digi layouts.  My scrap room and supplies are also being transitioned right now into a different area, so I had to compromise and go 100% digital this week! I was a little hesitant at first since I don't do much digi scrapping, but once I got into it, I really had fun.

I used the Dusty Butterfly image from SP and Company.  I thought it worked so well on the digi Kraft stock (and make sure you check out SP's site - if digis don't float your boat, there are a TON of AWESOME and unique Photopolymer stamps and standard scrapping supplies!).  For the image of my daughter, I took it into Photoshop and did a few fun actions and filters on it to achieve that vintage look.  I am loving that look for pictures these days.  My husband has an iPhone, so I introduced him to Instagram.  What a mistake that was - now he uses awesome filters for every single picture he takes and rubs it in since I don't have an iPhone (yet)!!!  ;-)

All of the other digi images are from freedigitalscrapbooking.com.  If you are afraid to try digi scrapping, don't be!!! It's actually really easy and fun once you start.  I like that I don't have to clean anything up after I'm done with my LO!

Don't forget to check out the Scrapmaster's Blog to see what all of the other DT Members have posted today.  And pop back in every Wednesday to get inspired by the SP and Company Design Team!!!!

100% Digital Art used
Butterfly: SP and Company
Remainder: FreeDigitalScrapbooking.com
Other: Adobe Photoshop CS4

My Sweet Little Babushkas!

Hi all!!!
So, how much fun is this?! Babushkas for Easter from CS Designs! Here's a little fun fact: my mother-in-law is from Poland, so these designs are near and dear to my heart.  When I was playing with these, I knew the projects I made would be going straight to her!

Since we are hopping around, helping the Easter Bunny, I knew I had to make a basket! This will be my baby's second Easter and I'm hoping this year she will understand it a little better than last year (she didn't really get it then)! So, I made my own basket out of K and Company paper and embellished it with some Stickles, rhinestones, ribbon, and of course BABUSHKAS!

I think I'm going to make little mini baskets for my son, daughter, and maybe a few other lucky family members for Easter this year.  It was easy and fun to do! Just make 9 equal squares on a sheet of paper.  I used 2 sided paper so both sides looked good.  Score all the squares, and cut up to the center square on the top and bottom.  Fold, and hold together with a brad! Easy peasy!  Here is a close up:

After working with these fantastic images, I knew I wasn't done yet! What would a basket be without a matching gift tag??!!!

I used the same papers and elements as the basket, but I added a die cut flower I made and I added a little beauty mark on her face, a la Marilyn Monroe. I just couldn't resist! I have to say it was quite a challenge to take these pictures - my daughter kept stealing the plastic eggs that were supposed to be my props in the pictures! My silly little girl!!!

Thanks for stopping by today for the Hunt! Don't forget to go to play along with our contest - there are some awesome prizes involved!!!

My two questions for you to answer are:
1. Where is my mother-in-law from (country)?
2. Is this my daughter's FIRST or SECOND Easter?


Continue the Babushka Hunt to the next blog:
Dana Seymour - Kismet, Art, Life

Thanks for stopping by! If you get lost, check out all of the contest information HERE!

-Chrissie.

Digital Pages

Hi all!
I wanted to post some digital layouts I made last week! I used some free kits from Jessica Sprague and Jill DZines.  I used the awesome pictures that Roxanne took for my daughter's first birthday.

Since I am a Graphic Designer, I use Photoshop on a daily basis and it was fun to use some of the techniques that I use for design work on scrapbook pages.  I hope you enjoy these and thanks for looking!