Three Things : Creative Books (+ a giveaway)

My favorite techniques right now are using blending modes in Photoshop. I've been learning how to digi scrap by taking Jessica Sprague's classes and it's been a whole new adventure!

I really love to use acrylic paint also and now after taking a class w/ Tim at CKU-Provo, I really like the distressed Inks. I'm hoping to use more stamps and learn more of his techniques in the future

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Julie H.

Not sure if it counts as a technique per se, but I've really been trying to keep it simple and focus on the story I'm trying to tell with my project. Inspired by your thoughts on words & photos, as always. :) Kirsten

I am really enjoying mini-albums, especially the ones I make myself. I am using huge amounts of chipboard these days! I have found so much inspiration in everyday things and enjoy completing the mini-books in an evening or two.

My favorite creative technique these days is stamping - specifically clear stamps! I just tried it out yesterday and found out how easy they are to use; can't wait to get some more to play with.

I have figured out how to sew. Usually, sewing is an excuse to curse fluently for several hours. Now I have discovered patterns with PICTURES of what I should be doing. Visual learner, apparently.

using alot of punches lately. and still addicted to making mini books!

I love using tissue paper, mod podge & acyclic paint to create background.

After being Renee Pearson's TA at CPR San Jose, I've been playing with Photoshop Elements and hybrid scrapbooking for the first time. It's totally cool and super fun!
Janet Ang

I'm loving my hand written journalling. At the moment I'm really inspired to write up all those little sentences and words that pop out of my son's mouth that are incredibly cute and will disappear all too soon into rational full sentences.

I am really inspired by photography lately, and use that to begin my other creative projects. Thanks for the chance to win.

My favorite medium these days is using acryllic paints to make my cards!

It really isn't a technique, but I'm trying to focus on creating flow and directing the viewer's eye thru my layouts.

These days I'm loving machine stitching. I just can't get enough of it on my cards and layouts!

I am fabric painting right now, using acrylic paint. It's so fun!
I have the Nancy Reyner book, got it several months ago and it is sensational. Totally recommend it and glad you love it too.

my favourite thing to do at the moment is include more of the real stuff from our lives into my scrapbooking (probably not acid free but oh well), clothing tags that show the size my kids are at the time (especially love this one when it coinsiders with their actual age), tickets and programs, letters from school, even junk mail advertising something that we do.
cheers
Naomi

Hi Ali, how cool that your sister is expecting her baby too! We had a six year gap between number two and three sons as our eldest has autism and the time never seemed right but along he came anyway! What a blessing that boy has been! It has put autism in its place and made our family a real team. I went so minimalist for number three baby-so much stuff just wans't necessary-what else do you need when you have doting big brotehrs! I am loving sewing and paint on my scrapping atm! take care xoxox

I love scrapbooking/stamping and doing anything crafty with my kids - even if it's just drawing pictures. I miss playing in Photoshop, but tinker with it once in awhile.

Scrapbooking is my main love right now! Love to play along with challenges posted on different websites. Doesn't matter if there's a prize or not! Just love to play along!