Why I've been AWOL

Thought it would be best to explain where I've been! On July 11th I had ACDF surgery with a one level fusion. I have to say the first 5 days were horrible. Low grade fever, reaction to what they used to clean my neck with, throwing up and nauseous. Great time. But by that Saturday I started to feel a lot better. Probably because I was able to keep some food down ;) As of right now I'm still unable to go back to work. Hopefully in the next week or two I'll be able to. I can only lift things that weigh the same as a milk jug, and for those that know me you know I'm going insane without being able to do much! Monday though I'm hoping to get back into the groove of things and to start designing and creating again! Thank-You to everyone who's supported my stores while I've been down. It's much appreciated!

Using your Marquee Tool

Sometimes in the digital land you'll receive files with a sheet of embellishments on them. Here's one way to select those embellishments and use them on a layout. Crafty Secrets CD.

Thanks for looking! See what the other Crafty Secrets Gals did on the blog here!

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~Amy

Random Winner of Patty's Book is...

Kathy!!!! Are you really from O'fallon as well?!? Crazy that someone local won! Kathy send me an email to teetsamy AT gmail DOT com with your address and I'll pass it along to Patty!

CONGRATS!!

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Free July Printable

Ok, ladies and gents, here's what I came up with! I printed this off and backed it once again on Kraft cardstock. I also used Helmar Zapdots to add dimension along with their Acid Free glue to put a "4" on the clock face then dumped glitter on top! Remember to add some inking around the edges, stitching and misting if you wish!

Download HERE - limited time download

You can find my digital/hybrid products at MyMemories or ACOT

Hybrid July Card

Hey guys! The owner of Crafty Secrets would rather have me link to their free printables on their website so you can grab those HERE! I'm sorry to those that wanted to make this card in a snap! I promise I'll come up with something different for you guys today to download! I printed on Core'dinations cardstock that had a great pattern on it! Also when you print make sure to use some kind of pop dots. I used Helmar's Tape Runner along with their Liquid Scapdots (this dries clear) and their Zapdots. Also feel free to ink, spray or paint as you wish. The calendar came from Creative Scraps: Calendar. The papers came from the new Digital CD. I added some Sew Easy stitching and also backed this on Kraft cardstock.

Childhood Memories

This is the first photo of myself that I've scrapped from my pile of photos of myself when I was a child. As you can see I "erased" some of the top paper to reveal a bottom paper.

I think my next step will do the birthdays that I have so it's not so overwhelming! I used the new Crafty Secrets CD to complete this layout! I would love to see some other childhood layouts that you may have done! Also, check out what the Design Team has done with this "Childhood" challenge!

Crafty Secrets

Some layouts I've done recently with the new Crafty Secrets Digital Goodies!

WIN! The Brand New Photoshop Elements Basics and Beyond!

CLOSED

Patty Debowski has done it yet again! I just got my copy of her newest book Photoshop Elements Basics and Beyond today and it's amazing! If you're wanting to learn Photoshop Elements this book is FULL of useful information in a language that anyone can understand. If you're wanting to learn to scrapbook or even design in Photoshop Elements or PSE you can touch base on those chapters or if you're wanting to learn cool things to do with text that's in here too. Also, there are some great chapters on photo editing. I think my favorite is "Lose weight with the click of your mouse"! She also touches on adding something to a photo, getting rid of wrinkles, blemishes and whitening teeth as well. There's also over 4 GB of scrapbooking goodies on the DVD that's included! So if you would like a chance to win this amazing book leave a comment below and make sure I have some way to get a hold of you! Share this post on Facebook and Twitter for triple the chances of winning! on twitter use #AmyTeets and on facebook use @Amy Teets Designs

Contest ends 06/30/11

She also offers classes as well through out the states if you want more of a personal environment!

~Grateful~

A layout based on a Becky Fleck Sketch. Core'dinations Jenni Bowlin Cardstock- Sassafrass papers and embellies, Dew Drops, Kaiser Pearls, Vintage paper, Helmar Zapdots, Gemstone Glue, Tape Runner and ScrapDots

Voting has begun!!

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A Beachy Mini

I found that I had a bunch of plain white board books laying around. I wanted to try out my new paint daubers from Jenni Bowlin to see what would happen. I then used Helmars Crackle Medium product on top and loved the way that it turned out, so I had to keep on going with it! I don't have any photos for the inside yet, but at least the front is done! I also used Kaiser pears, Shimmerz- Sunset Strip and MME Twine. As far as adhesives I used Helmars- Gemstone Glue, Zapdots and Liquid Scrapdots. The Liquid scrapdots works great for those little embellies that you want to add depth to. You're able to use as much as you want and it dries clear! I tried to get a close up so you guys can see how it dries. More pics here

Lullably Baby Card

A quick baby boy card featuring Creative Imaginations Lullaby Boy by IOD. The base cardstock is from Core'dinations. I also used Kaiser bling and Helmar Quick Fix Runner and Scrapdots to put this all together!

TFL!

As Seen in Scrapbook Trends March 2011

 If you have the new Scrapbook Trends you'll notice on page 85 a layout that's full of Helmar!  The layout was based on a sketch that I did and I would *LOVE* to see what you come up with using the same sketch!

I mixture of products here! Webster's Pages, Scribble Scrabble, Cosmo Cricket, Jillibean Soup, Crate Paper, Sass, Thickers and Magistical Memories. Helmar's ScrapDots for dimension and Quick Adhesive runner.

 TFL!

~Amy Teets~

 

I caught my youngest....

On his way to his friends with his dad's cover on. How could I resist this photo! The background paper is from October Afternoon and the Members Only Die Cut is from Pink Paislee's Old School Line along with the white border that I painted yellow with Jenni Bowlin's paint dabbers. I lined it with twine using Helmar's 450 and used Liquid scrapdots to put on all the little alpha's and such. Those came from Echo Park.

Thanks for Looking!

Amy Teets

Exciting News!!

I've come together with Nikki Sivils this month and created a digital scrapbook just for the occasion! You can grab this kit at ACherryOnTop for a limited time! It's also on sale for an introductory offer of 4.00! For 24 hours only though!! Here's some amazing projects from the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Team!

A Quick Card

Here's a quick card I made by cutting out some flowers on my papers and using die cuts to make a banner! I used Pink Paislee's Sweetness Collection along with Helmar's zapdots, adhesive runner and gemstone glue along with The Robin's Nest Dew Drops!

TFL!

Amy

For the Record

A little mini album I did this weekend. I used a Punky sprouts mini album, Echo Park- For the Record, Luminarte H2O paint, glimmer mist, smooch mist, Helmar tape runner, scapdots, zapdots and 450 adhesive, Magistical Memories chipboard, Robins Nest Dew Drops.

The helmar adhesive that I used is PERFECT for clear projects because they dry clear!

Thanks for Looking!

~Amy Teets

Beloved Card

This is a simple card using a fun technique. I designed this viewfinder chipboard for Magistical Memories. Normally, I would paint first then add a crackle finish. This time I used Helmars Crackle Medium step one and two, then I sprayed with Marshmallow Glimmer Mist. I also used Core'dinations Impressions cardstock with Beloved from Creative Imaginations. I also used The Robins Nest Silver Dew Drops and craft glue to put them on, Helmar's Adhesive Tape Runner and Zapdots and Liquid Scrap Dots to adhere the butterfly.

Buy My Store- Feb Only

It's that time of year again where we all get to celebrate! I'm celebrating six years of desining! You have a chance to buy my entire store for only 25.00! Purchase the Buy My Store product. In 24-48 hours you will receive a coupon to the email that you use on the site that is valid for only ONE time! Add all the products of mine that you want into your cart and use the promo code that I send you to check out! This offer is only good until Feb 28th!

300.00+ Value!

Thanks for a great six years in business!!

Amy

~With Love~ on Sale

Is everyone ready for that big day coming up!? Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, use the day to tell those that you love how much you love them! I have a great kit in store along with some cards for you to use! Look at what Janelle did with the kit