TapnScrap is FREE! Limited Time!

If you've been wanting to try TapnScrap, it's now free for the next couple of days! Go download it and have some fun on the go!

New Chipboard Designs!

I wanted to share some of my FIRST designs that I did for Magistical Memories! These are all up and ready for sale! I would LOVE to see what you do!!

Helmar's Halloween Hallower Hop!

Welcome hoppers from all over! Please make sure to leave a comment for you chance to win some goodies! If this is your first stop please go to the Helmar blog to start to make sure you hit all the hop stops! Helmar has some amazing products and the great thing is they're more than just an adhesive company! Take a look to see ALL what they have to offer!
One of my new favorites is their V2 Vellum Adhesive. This stuff is so versatile and dries super quick and clear! I used it to spray on my chipboard after I traced out my paper. I also used their Zapdots in all sizes to add dimension to my wall hanging. The chipboard piece is from Magistical Memories and the papers were designed by my gorgeous friend Sara for Imaginisce. You can click on the photos to make them bigger ;)

Now, go back and make sure you left a comment on the Helmar blog or start from the beginning if this is the first blog you visisted! Everyone has a chance to win some amazing adhesives!
PS- Make sure to check out Helmar's facbook page, they'll be doing giveaways there too!

Also used Kaiser pearls, Imaginisce Autumn Splendor and Magistical Memories Chipboard House.





And for our SPECIAL guest designer click below!!

The highlight of my day!

Well yesterday anyways! First I had a patient tell me I looked 25, I'm pretty sure she's my new BFF. And Sally and Jo of IOD (Iron Orchid Designs) announced their new Design Team and I was over the moon to be added to their team! I've known the girls since their digital days, then they hit the big time by being added on to design for Prima and are now currently releasing with Creative Imaginations! You can see some of their new releases at ACOT, but they're probably at your favorite LSS as well ;) They are some of the sweetest girls I've met and I'm totally jealous of their sisterly bond!
Make sure to follow them on their facebook page, they do quite a bit of giveaways ;)

TFR!
Amy

BOO!

I channeled my inner Martha today and decided to make my favorite frosting from scratch! Growing up we usually had German Chocolate cake I think for everyone's birthdays! Here's the frosting recipe I used! I did cheat and make my cake from a box because I completely ran out of time. I also saw on another blog that parchment paper works as a liner, especially for me because I can NEVER find cupcake liners in my Wal-Mart! I took an extra step and made it crafty though. You knew it was comin' right ;) I sprayed toothpicks with Helmar's VC Vellum Adhesive and wrapped the coordinating tinsel and also used die cuts from Pink Paislee's newest Hocus Pocus line. I then cut strips from my favorite paper of that line (wink, wink) and used my new Martha Stewart punch to make a unique edge. I then wrapped my paper around my cupcake. You could also mist your toothpicks if you don't have tinsel.
You can click on the images to make them larger.









TFL!
Amy

ETA- What Peytan found. He didn't hide the evidence well ;)

A little Sweet

I was lucky enough to collaborate with Pink Paislee on their Summer release of the Sweetness line!  After sniffing the new smell of paper and rolling around it in for a little bit, I then felt better about cutting it up!  I used Helmar's Liquid Scrapdots, because I wanted a lot of dimension and I didn't want to see anything behind what I was doing, because the font and the hearts are super small.  This is where the clear liquid scrapdots can really come into play with crafting.  You can get any dimension that you want and it dries clear.  This makes it essential for the little elements of your scrapbooking or crafting.  You'll be able to see how small some of these elements are and how high I was able to get them off my mini-album.  I also used my chipboard viewfinder wheel from Magistical Memories and pearls from Kaisercraft. Along with Tim Holtz crackle paint and glimmer mist.

Thanks for looking!

Amy

Vintage Monogram Cards

I think these would be amazing printed on cardstock!

Helmar Goodness!

Not only did I keep the ScrapHD acquisition quiet which was super hard for me, but I've also kept this a secret as well! But I can finally come out with it :D I'm so excited to join such a great company! Not only do they have a HUGE range of products, but they are super nice as well. I believe in working for companies that I really believe in and can help support them in any way possible! Anyone that knows me knows that when I get involved in something I jump in with two feet and do everything I possibly can to help make the company successful. So I'm hoping I can inspire others with projects that I create with their products!
~Amy

A Sneak Peek!

Last night I finished this FUN Hopscotch mini-album that I designed for Magistical Memories! The album will be for sale soon to retail and wholesale purchase! If you would like to order ASAP, please drop them a line at info AT magisticalmemories DOT com! All of the pieces come separate for you to customize! I dug into my stash and used Heartsong by Dream Street papers along with glimmer mist for the numbers and crackle paint for the number squares. I also used Helmar's Vellum spray to attach the paper onto the chipboard and their liquid Scrapdots and Zapdots.
This would make a GREAT album class for any store! Click on the images for a better look :D
TFL!
Amy

Finally! I can let this out!

This has been killing me to keep this a secret, but the cat is out of the bag! I'm so excited and proud to be apart of ScrapHD. They worked really hard to get the company to where it is today! I finally feel that digital/hybrid scrapbooking will be on the map!

A Quick Gift Idea!

I thought this would make a cute house warming gift! I printed off a design of mine through spoonflower fabric. I used Helmar's Vellum adhesive to attach the fabric on the Magistical Memories door hanger and their Craft Glue to attach the rest. I also used a little of Tim Holtz crackle paint around the edges.




~Amy

I'm being featured this week!

This week I'm the featured designer at ACOT! I also made a really great paper pack to those that participate in the challenge that you'll receive for FREE!


There's some amazing layouts and digital products for lots of inspiration on the above link!
~Amy

Free FishEye Photoshop Action

Tested in CS3. Please don't distribute. Terms and instructions included!  Free fisheye photoshop action

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Scenic iPhone and iPad Wallpapers

I dug into my stash for these! I hope you can use them! Make sure to let anyone else know that they can also come and download them as well! More to come tomorrow!

STL Cardinals


iPad Download
iPhone Download

St Louis Zoo 1


iPad Download
iPhone Download

St Louis Zoo 2


iPad Download
iPhone Download

Free iPhone Wall Papers

BTW- I'll have more tomorrow ;)

As some may know, I provide graphics for Coolibah and now for TapNScrap scrapbooking apps. I started making wallpapers for iPhones so I thought I would put them up for anyone that wants them!

Instructions for IPhone Wallpapers.
Download and extract the file.
Edit in your photo program if you want to add a photo or do more to it.
Email the background to yourself after you're done altering if you wish to alter further.
Open your email from your iPhone.
Double tap on the image and SAVE it.
Go into your PHOTOS>Camera Roll
Tap on the Wallpaper that you saved.
When the photo comes up, tap on the far left box with the arrow coming out.
Select> Use As Wallpaper
Viola!

Please Note: computer monitor LCDs have a standard of 72 pixels per inch.
The iPhone’s screen will be extremely crisp and clear in comparison.

ALSO, do not redistribute! Please take a look at my terms in the zip file and send others here
to download if they would like these on their phone.
TIA

Amy

Vix:


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Purchase Vix


The 31st


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Purchase The 31st

All Mine


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Purchase All Mine

Charade


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Purchase Charade

Fallin for You


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Purchase Falling For You

Modern Urbania


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Purchase Modern Urbania

Helllloooo September!

I'm looking forward to getting some cooler air here in St Louis very soon! I just hope it stays! My AC needs a long overdue break! I wanted to share an altered project I finished last night! I used the Magistical Memories Fancy Book Plate Book, June For The Luv of Art Kit and Helmar's Crafty Adesive and Scrapdots! I used a Making Memories pin to hang this up.



Also, don't forget about my September BOGO event at ACherryOnTop!!

Midterm 1 and 2!

Midterm 1



Midterm 2

One thing about a sketch.....

Is it can really take on a life of it's own once you start going! Instead of lines behind a circle embellie I went ahead and added journaling and moved the main focus to the right instead of the left. I used a clear Magistical Memories swirl that I cut off from a larger one and covered it with Tim Holtz crackle paint. I also used Webster Pages, Kaiser bling and Helmar adhesives.

Make sure you get your sketch challenge done this month for your chance at some free chipboard!

TFL!
Amy

A Super Fun Giveaway!

Michelle Underwood has a great giveaway going on right now! Check out the loveliness of these clothes!

New Hybrid Kit and QuickPage + SALE

New at FTLOA!




Also don't forget about the 25% off sale at ACOT just in time for the summer crop! Everything is on sale! He Said She Said is a limited edition so pick it up while you can!!