Showing posts with label Virginia Nebel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Virginia Nebel. Show all posts

Friday, May 25, 2012

One-page Week, Part 5 - Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Product Challenge

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You can download and print this sketch by clicking on the one-page sketches link found under the "printable sketches" tab on the right sidebar. 

It is time again for our Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Product Challenge!

In case you missed the product challenge details, Nikki Sivils provided a collection kit to each member of our Creative Team. Each had the choice between the four newest collections - Noah, Audrey, Exit Here, and Messages. Together with the May sketches we will show you how using the same products and even the same sketches can produce so many different results.

They are also featuring our sketches this month on the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker blog! You'll definitely want to go check out how their talented team used the sketches from our two newest books!

Since it is One-page Week, all of the projects posted today for the product challenge are based on the May one-page sketch.    


Messages Collection



"PS: I Love You" by Lynette Jacobs 
Supply list - Cardstock: Bazzill; Printed papers and embellishments: Nikki Sivils (Messages); Punches: Martha Stewart; Letter Stickers: American Craft (thickers); Other: twine and buttons

Variation #1: I die-cut the background ledger paper and pasted it onto Bazzill.

Variation #2: I die-cut all my strips to form layers.

Variation #3: I added buttons to my flags.


Variation #4: I punched hearts for the banner.


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"Goofy Granny Time" by Jennifer Larson 
Supply List - Patterned Paper and Die Cuts: Nikki Sivils; Letter Stickers: Lily Bee Design and October Afternoon; Baker's Twine: The Twinery; Pen: Zig; Brads: Craft Supply; Mist: Studio Calico

Variation #1 - I used horizontal photos instead of vertical; because it took more room, I eliminated the lower banner.


Variation #2 - To add greater dimension to the die cuts, I adhered several with dimensional stickers.

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“Fall Color” by Sue Althouse 
Supplies - All my supplies are from the Nikki Sivils Messages collection, except the following: Alphabets: American Crafts Thickers, October Afternoon Mini Market Stickers; Ribbon/Twine: We Are Memory Keepers floss; Other: miscellaneous buttons

One of the reasons I chose the Messages collection was the rich colors that remind me of my favorite season, autumn. I knew I would be doing some kind of fall project and here it is!

Variation #1 - Used one 6x4 photo and added layered matting.


Variation #2 - Ran the strips all the way across the page and omitted the sewing.

Variation #3 - Added patterned paper to the bottom of the page.

Variation #4 - Added buttons to the banners.


Variation #5 - Omitted the butterfly embellishments.

Variation #6 - Changed the banner in the upper right corner to a smaller tab.

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Audrey Collection


"Spoiled at Nana and Papa's" by Christy Arthur 
Supply List - Patterned Paper: Nikki Sivils (Audrey's Tablecloth, Audrey's Planner, Audrey Meets Harlo, Audrey's Showercap, Audrey's Handbag); Embellishments: Nikki Sivils (Audrey Die Cut), October Afternoon (Mini Market Ledger), Love My Tapes Washi (Gold Airmail), Bella Blvd Washi (Yellow Chevron); Stamps: My Minds Eye (Happy Days and Everyday Fun), 7 Gypsies (Par Avion); Tools: EK Success Circle Border Punch

Variation #1: I added some additional patterned paper behind the photos.

Variation #2: I added some embellishments and stamps along the bottom of the layout.


Variation #3: I made a small garland in the right corner using my the circle border punch.


Variation #4: My two photographs are lined up straight across instead of offset like the sketch.

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"Girl's Day Out" by Ashley Horton 
Supply List - Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper and Stickers: Nikki Sivils; Spray Mist: Smooch Spritz and October Afternoon; Thickers: American Crafts; Font: CK Girl; Punch: Anna Griffin; Doilies: Hobby Lobby; Pom Pom Trim: Wright's; Buttons: Michael's; Edgers: Provo Craft; Mini Clothes Pin: Canvas Corp; Punch: Marvy

Variation #1 - I used one 4x6 photo, in place of the the two 3x4 photos.


Variation #2 - I added border strips at the top and bottom of the page, along with a doily embellishment.

Variation #3 - I used a pennant banner, in place of the scalloped banner at the top of the page.


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Exit Here Collection
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"In Our Book, U are No. 1 DAD Extraordinaire" by Virginia Nebel 
Supply list - Patterned paper: Nikki Sivils; Embellishments: The Twinery

Variation #1 - Instead of a 12 x 12 page I created a square card. I used one large element in the middle to mimic a book cover. I used different alphas to create the long message sentiment.

Variation #2 - Substituted button die-cuts and twine for the banners along the bottom.

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 Noah Collection


“My Pocket Size Car” by Andrea Friebus 
Supply list – Patterned paper, stickers, die cuts: Nikki Sivils (Noah collection); ink: Clearsnap; brads: Making Memories

Variation #1 - My photos are different sizes than the ones in the sketch—mine are 5.5”x4” and 3.5”x2.5”. I’m not a fan of tilting my photos so I kept them straight and did not mat them.

Variation #2 - I added two more background patterned papers for color, and I liked how they helped create the look of a frame for the layout.

Variation #3 - The red title stickers didn’t show up well against the red background so I included a circle of paper in a contrasting color to place the title on.

Variation #4 - Instead of banner pieces along the bottom, I used the pockets cut from the patterned paper and extended them across the page.

Variation #5 - Rather than using butterflies as embellishments, I used stars and added some brads.

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"Loads of Fun" by Janette Kincaid

Supplies - Patterned paper, cut outs, die cut, alphas: Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker; Floss: DMC; Adhesive: Glue Arts, Helmar; Unknown: foamcore, sanding block

I don’t have little boys of my own, so when I’m looking to create ‘boy’ pages I look through photos I’ve got of my nephews. These ones of Cameron playing trucks at the park were perfect for the Noah line from Nikki Sivils.

Variation #1 - I replaced the banner trim in the sketch with the pocket banner from the cut out sheet in the collection. I raised this up on foam core to add depth.

Variation #2 – I removed the journal area and replaced it with a truck and car cut from the same sheet as above.


Variation #3 – I relocated the title to the bottom left.


Variation #4 – Rather than adding the second banner at the top of the layout I added an embellishment cluster including a journal box, a die cut ticket and scraps of patterned paper.

Variation #5 – I added a border of stitching and patterned paper to hold my layout together and help ‘ground’ it.

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"Meeting Lightning McQueen and Mader" by Jill Sarginson 
Supplies Used - Patterned Paper: Nikki Sivils (Noah paper collection); Alpha: Nikki Sivils (Noah collection); Ink: Vibrance; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Tools: Creative Memories star punch, Fiskars scallop border punch

Variations:

•  I used a horizontal photo and vertical vs. two vertical photos.

• I did not include the banner.

• I added two vehicles as embellishments
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Friday, May 18, 2012

Add-on Week, Part 5 - Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Product Challenge

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Add-on Sketch #17

You can download and print this sketch by clicking on the add-on sketches link found under the "printable sketches" tab on the right sidebar.

It is time again for our Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Product Challenge!

In case you missed the product challenge details, Nikki Sivils provided a collection kit to each member of our Creative Team. Each had the choice between the four newest collections - Noah, Audrey, Exit Here, and Messages. Together with the May sketches we will show you how using the same products and even the same sketches can produce so many different results.

They are also featuring our sketches this month on the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker blog! You'll definitely want to go check out how their talented team used the sketches from our two newest books!

Since it is Add-on Week, all of the projects posted today for the product challenge are based on the May add-on sketch.   

Exit Here Collection


"Fishing Derby Win!" by Virginia Nebel 
Supply list - Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned paper: Nikki Sivils; Diecutting: Lifestyles Crafts, Accucut; Washi Tape: Hambly, Recollections; Cork: Karen Foster

Variation #1 - I created three different sizes of award ribbons to frame my photos. I used thin cork to create a casual bulletin board look for the page.


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Noah Collection


"Student of the Month" by Allison Davis
Supplies - Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned paper, cut outs, die cuts: Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker; Alphabet stickers: Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker (student, month) and Cosmo Cricket (of, the, drew)

Variation #1 - I added a few more pieces to the award ribbon embellishment. I started with a green and blue ribbon from the Nikki Sivils cut out sheet. Then I added two more circles to layer the cut out on and more ribbon pieces hanging down.


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Giveaway Time!

Today we've got a giveaway for an Audrey Collection Pack from Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker and a copy of Sketches for Scrapbooking, volume choice is all yours.

To be eligible, leave a comment on this post. We'll randomly select a winner and post it on Sunday.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Two-page Week, Part 5 - Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Product Challenge

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Two-page Sketch #28


You can download and print this sketch by clicking on the two-page sketches link found under the "printable sketches" tab on the right sidebar.

It is time again for our Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Product Challenge!

In case you missed the product challenge details, Nikki Sivils provided a collection kit to each member of our Creative Team. Each had the choice between the four newest collections - Noah, Audrey, Exit Here, and Messages. Together with the May sketches we will show you how using the same products and even the same sketches can produce so many different results.

They are also featuring our sketches this month on the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker blog! You'll definitely want to go check out how their talented team used the sketches from our two newest books!

Since it is Two-page Week, all of the projects posted today for the product challenge are based on the May two-page sketch.  

Messages Collection


"Lukas' Happy Place" by Lynette Jacobs 
Supply list - Cardstock: Bazzill; Printed paper: Nikki Sivils (Messages); Letter Stickers: American craft, Doodlebug; Other: Felt cut with Die cutter and gold stars

Variation #1: I used 3- 4x6 and 1-3x3 photo instead of the smaller photos.

Variation #2: I replaced the star border with flags.

Variation #3: I added a narrow strip of red stitched paper above the flags.

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“My Mac Family” by Sue Althouse 
Supplies - All my supplies are from the Nikki Sivils Messages collection, except the following: Alphabets: American Crafts, Bella Blvd.; Tools: Fiskars Star Punch, We Are Memory Keepers Sew Easy; Ribbon/Twine: We Are Memory Keepers floss; Other: buttons

 I used the left-hand side of the sketch to create this layout about what I fondly refer to as "my Mac family", which includes an iMac, iPad, iPhone and iPod. And yes, I use every one of them regularly!

Variation #1 - Used the left-hand side of the sketch to create a one-page layout.

Variation #2 - Used slightly smaller photos.

Variation #3 - Used several patterned papers for the background layer.

Variation #4 - Added additional embellishments above and below the sketch.

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Audrey Collection


"Grin and Bear It" by Ashley Horton 
Supply list - Patterned Paper & Stickers: Nikki Sivils; Twine: My Mind's Eye; Brads: Bazzill; Buttons: Michael's; Thickers: American Crafts

Variation #1 - I changed the two smaller 2x2 photos at the bottom, to one 4x3 photo.

Variation #2 - I framed in the title in the journaling area, but didn't add a different piece of patterned paper over the background paper.


Variation #3 - I added a few fussy cut words from the Nikki Sivils patterned paper, beside the last photo on the right-hand page.

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Exit Here Collection


"Snapshot of Nature" by Virginia Nebel 
Supply list - Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned paper: Nikki Sivils; Diecutting: Silhouette, Lifestyles

Variation #1 - I opted to use only the right side of the sketch to create a 12 x 12 page.

Variation #2 - I substituted the 2 x 2 photos for round journaling spots.


Variation #3 - Instead of the stars along the bottom I created a sub-title with banners.

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"The Alley" by Suzanna Lee 
Supply List - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned paper, Die Cut Shapes, Stickers: Nikki Sivils; Buttons: Blumenthal, American Crafts; Twine: We R Memory Keepers, The Twinery; Letter Stickers: American Crafts; Misc: Stickles

Variation 1: Pictures: Instead of the two 6x4 pictures I used a 5x7. I added a picture to the left of that. Instead of the one of the 3x4 pictures, I used two 3x3's. This was all in the name of getting individual shots of each of the kids present and a group shot.

Variation 2: I liked the look of a piece of twine run along the top of the stripey strip. It made me think of the bumpers that the kids still need to bowl with.

Variation 3: Instead of stars, I used buttons. The buttons looked like bowling balls rolling down the lanes to me.


Variation 4: Because of the extra picture, I had to move the title and journaling.

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 Noah Collection


"Some Good Old-Fashioned Relaxing" by Noey Hunt 
Products used - Patterned papers: Nikki Sivils; Accents: Nikki Sivils; Letters: American Crafts (white), Nikki Sivils; Stamps: Close to My Heart; Tools: Cricut CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge (stars)

Variation 1: I combined two smaller photos into a 4x6 photo on the right page.

Variation 2: I replaced the 2x2 photos with accent blocks and patterned paper because I was all out of photos for this event. I also moved them to all be below the photos.


Variation 3: I moved the journaling up above the photos on the right page because my patterned paper on the left page was too busy to write on directly. And because I had a space to fill after moving the accent photos.

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"Adorable is My Middle Name" by Jill Sarginson 
Supplies Used - Patterned Paper: Nikki Sivils (Noah paper collection); Alpha: Nikki Sivils (Noah collection); Ink: Vibrance; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Tools: Creative Memories star punch

Variations: 

• I used one larger photo vs. two 4x6 photos.

• My three smaller photos are 2.5x2.5.

• I added a circle layer under the title to help bring in some of the other patterned paper.

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"Bashful Jackson" by Allison Davis
Supplies - Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned paper, die cuts, alphabet stickers: Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker

I followed the sketch almost exactly with just three small variations.

Variation #1 - Instead of stars along the bottom, I used banner pieces.


Variation #2 - I added a large star embellishment about my title in place of the two smaller stars on the sketch.


Variation #3 - Since I had used one large embellishment in place of two smaller ones, I decided to add another small star and word piece to my layout.
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Friday, May 4, 2012

Card Week, Part 5 - Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Product Challenge

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Card Sketch #19

You can download and print this sketch by clicking on the card sketches link found under the "printable sketches" tab on the right sidebar.

Today is the first of our Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Product Challenge!

In case you missed the product challenge details, Nikki Sivils provided a collection kit to each member of our Creative Team. Each had the choice between the four newest collections - Noah, Audrey, Exit Here, and Messages. Together with the May sketches we will show you how using the same products and even the same sketches can produce so many different results.

They are also featuring our sketches this month on the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker blog! You'll definitely want to go check out how their talented team used the sketches from our two newest books!

Since it is Card Week, all of the projects posted today for the product challenge are based on the May card sketch. 

Noah Collection


"Sorry I am Late" by Jill Sarginson 
Supplies Used - Patterned Paper: Nikki Sivils (Noah paper pack); Alpha: Nikki Sivils (Noah paper pack); Ink: Vibrance; Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Tools: Creative Memories circle cutting system; Other: Floss

Variations:

• I used a title and a subtitle on my card.

• My embellishment cluster is larger than the sketch suggests.

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“Happy Birthday” by Andrea Friebus 
Supply list – Patterned paper, die cuts, stickers: Nikki Sivils (Noah collection); cardstock: American Crafts; ink: Clearsnap; other: baker’s twine

Variation #1- I added a piece of polka dot patterned paper to the cardstock for some color and interest.

Variation #2- Instead of stitching on the rectangle, I glued down baker’s twine and added the scalloped die cut borders.

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 Audrey Collection


"Mother’s Day Card" by Katrina Hunt 
Supplies - Patterned Paper: Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker (Audrey Collection); Cardstock: American Crafts; Punch: EK Success; Adhesives: Scotch and Scrapbook Adhesives

Variation 1 - Made smaller.

Variation 2 - Left off circles.

Variation 3 - Added a layer and border punched.


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 Exit Here Collection


"Love Lives Here" by Virginia Nebel 
Supply list - Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned paper: Nikki Sivils; Embellishments: The Twinery; Diecuts: Die-namics, LifeStyle Crafts, Recolleciton washi tape

Variation #1 - I turned the card sketch into a 12 x 12 layout and used the circles as my inspiration. Extending the sketch vertically and imagining three full vertical circles, the shape of a stop-light came to mind. I played up the stop light theme by creating a road and travelling camper pulling an air-balloon full of hearts. Using the Nikki Sivils alphabet stickers on the road sign, you can customize any message according to your photos.

Here's a closer look at the details:



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Messages Collection


"You're Just My Type" by Lynette Jacobs 
Supply list - Cardstock: Bazzill; Printed papers and embellishments: Nikki Sivils (Messages); Other: We'R Memory Keepers twine

Variation #1: I glued twine to the edges of the vertical strip.

Variation #2: I raised the circle with foam squares.

Variation #3: I punched tiny hearts and added it to the sentiment and the bottom half circle.

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“You Light Up My Life” by Sue Althouse 
Supplies - Patterned paper and embellishments: Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker (Messages collection); White pen: Uni-ball Signo

The circles on the die cut punch-out sheet were the perfect size for this card! I couldn't resist adding more layers from that sheet.

Variation #1 - Added border strips to each side of the paper strip.

Variation #2 - Added layers of embellishments to the circles.

Variation #3 - Changed the message shape to a square.

Variation #4 - Layered the message on more patterned paper and drew a faux stitched border around it.

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 Giveaway Time!

 Today we've got a giveaway for an Exit Here Collection Pack from Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker...


 and a copy of our newest two-page book, Sketches for Scrapbooking, Travel Sketches.


 To be eligible, leave a comment on this post answering this question:

Which Nikki Sivils collection is your favorite?

We'll randomly select a winner and announce it on Monday so be sure to check back and see if you won!
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