I am going to share with you the technique I used to create the background in my Caboose Junction layout!

 

Here are the supplies I used...

I punched a circle (you can use any shape) into a piece of scrap cardstock. A background stamp and ink.  I like to use the stamp in the circle because it gives me more control.  It bothers me when I use a background stamp (like the one you see in the picture) and the edge of the stamp shows up on my layout!  This technique eliminates that!

This is what it looks like after I have stamped using the circle as a stencil.

I added some mist, and my background is complete!

 

 



Life Is Good Mini Album!!

Today I am sharing a mini album that I created using the Main kit at My Creative Scrapbook!!

The kit featured Jillibean Soup!!  The colors and patterns in this collection were beautiful!!

I love making albums with the MCS kits, they are so packed with embellishments, it makes it so easy and fun!!

 

This album has lots of pockets and flips!!  But I will share all those another day!!

Hurry and get you kit!!  Don't forget to tell them I sent you!  Just add my name "Kristin" in the comment section!

My Creative Scrapbook Kits!!







Reveal Time!!

It is time for the July reveal for My Creative Scrapbook!!

 

I am so excited to share these kits with you!!

 

Main kit...

I played with this kit this month, it does not disappoint!!!  You will have a blast with it!

 

Creative kit...

Look how bright and fun this is!!  So many embellies to play with!!

 

 Summer Fun Add on kit...

This kit would be awesome on it's on or a perfect addition to the Creative kit!!

 

Limited Edition kit...

Do you love pretty thing?  What about flowers?  A must have kit!

 

Album kit...

Who would not want this to scrap a vacation??? 

 

Hurry and get your kit before they are gone!!

My Creative Scrapbook kits!!

Don't forget to tell Pam that I sent you!!  Just add "Kristin" in the comment section!!

 



July Sneak Peaks!

It's SNEAK PEEK time! The girls have really rocked our kits for July... just wait until you see the full reveal on the 5th. In the meantime, we're very excited to share a few peeks at what Pam and the team have been up to! (As always, click on the pictures to see them larger)

**************************** Our July Creative kit sneak peeks:

****************************** Our July Limited Edition kit sneak peeks:

****************************** Our July Album kit sneak peeks:

****************************** Let us know in the comments what you think of our July sneaks! Now that you have a peek at what's coming, don't forget to reserve your kits :) Please visit MyCreativeScrapbook.com for more information. See you on the 5th!

I am going to share a technique for making a fun pattern from striped pattern paper!!

I started with this paper...

 

 

I cut a strip with one black and one white stripe.  I cut that in half so I had two 6 inch strips.

I overlapped one of the strips on top of the other, creating a "V".

I cut my "V" in half.

This is what it will look like.  Repeat this process until you have enough to make your layout.

I layered mine over the gorgeous floral print paper!

 

 



MCS Reveal time!!!

It's REVEAL day! My Creative Scrapbook is super excited that the day has finally come to reveal our May kits. Presenting the My Creative Scrapbook May kits: May 2015 Main Kit May 2015 Creative Kit May 2015 Limited Edition Kit May 2015 Album Kit *************************

MCS April sneak Peaks!

It's SNEAK PEEK time! Our designers have been hard at work preparing incredibly inspiring layouts, cards, and projects with our April kits. We're super excited to share a few a bunch of sneak peeks today at what you have to look forward to! Have a look at our April Main Kit: And some Main Kit layouts: by Brenda Cazes by Tracy McLennon ****************************** Have a look at our April Creative Kit: And a couple of Creative Kit layouts: by Christine Meyer by Kristin Greenwood ****************************** Next... our April Limited Edition Kit: And some Limited Edition Kit layouts: by Maiko Kosugi by Sandi Clarkson ****************************** Have a look at our April Album Kit: by Angel Rodrigue ****************************** As always, this is only a little sneak peek at what's coming in our April kits. The full kit reveal is coming up after Easter on April 6th... be sure to check back then! Don't forget to reserve your kits. Please visit MyCreativeScrapbook.com for more information.

Welcome to the My Creative Scrapbook March Kit Reveal Blog Hop!

 

My Creative Scrapbook is thrilled to celebrate the reveal of our beautiful March kits with an inspiration-filled blog hop complete with beautiful PRIZES!  The design team has prepared a spectacular assortment of projects for you, so be sure to visit each blog to soak up all of the inspiration.

 

Several prizes are up for grabs!

 

*** One lucky winner will receive a March Limited Edition kit! ***

 

*** One lucky winner will receive a March Main kit! ***

 

*** One lucky winner will receive the assortment of chipboard below, courtesy of our fabulous friends at Blue Fern Studios! ***

 

  >>>>> Here is how you can win<<<<<

 

Simply visit each of the participating blogs and leave comments along the way. You’ll find the links to the participating blogs at the end of this post.  The prize winners will be randomly chosen from the comments!

 

Presenting the My Creative Scrapbook March kits:

 

 

 

Here is what I created with the CREATIVE kit: 

 

 

 

My Creative Scrapbook is currently accepting new members!

Subscription information can be found here: http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/kits.htm

 

Before you go, remember to leave a comment and make sure you are following my blog to be entered into the prize drawings!

 

We would love it if you would follow us on Facebook, too.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Creative-Scrapbook/130352440344752

 

The blog hop ends on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Winners will be announced on the My Creative Scrapbook blog.

 

The next stop on the blog hop is Marilyn's blog.

 

Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

My Creative Scrapbook: http://mycreativescrapbook.blogspot.com/

Blue Fern Studios: http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/

Sandi Clarkson: http://softsideofsandi.blogspot.com/

Marta Lapkowska: http://artistycrafty.blogspot.com/

Alicia Giess: http://inspiredandblessed.blogspot.com/

Kristin Greenwood: http://kmgreenwood.blogspot.com/

Marilyn Rivera: http://marilynrivera.blogspot.com/

Mariusz Gierszewski: http://scrapkiart.blogspot.com/

Maiko Kosugi: http://maimaipiano.blogspot.com/

Becky Litz: http://www.scrapcircus.blogspot.com/

Michelle McDonald: http://michellesscrapdesigns.blogspot.com/

Christine Meyer: http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com/

Angel Rodrigue: http://scrappalace.blogspot.com/

Jenni Calma: http://papercardinal.blogspot.com/

Yuko Tanaka: http://wihtcolors.blogspot.com/

Ginger Williams: http://www.truekodakmoments.blogspot.com/

Jodi Wilton: http://luvalotland.blogspot.com/

Lynn Shaffer: http://linnie79.blogspot.com/

Kris Berc: http://stashofprettypaper.blogspot.com/

My Creative Scrapbook: http://mycreativescrapbook.blogspot.com/

LOVE Mini Album-MCS

I fell in love with the Album kit this month at My Creative Scrapbook!!  It is full of flowers and hearts, so I decided to make a mini album that will have photos of my husband and I!  My poor hubby just doesn't make it to many of my scrapbook projects, so this was a fun project to create!

 

I wanted to add something to my album to make it a little more personal, so I decided to add a few quotes that I had pinned on Pinterest (I knew the hours of searching and pinning would be beneficial some day)!  After I embellished each page I added a quote

 

The cool thing about the album that comes in the kit is that it already has this cool checked paper on it!  To dress it up a little I used a stencil with a pen to add just a little detail on it!  I titled my album LOVE and added the girl an boy potty people since it is about my hubby and I! 

This is the layout for the entire album, a photo mat on the left, with a cluster of embellishments and a quote on the right!

Layering embellishments is very easy with this kit, since there is so much product in it!!

Some of the pages I fussy cut out of the pattern paper, like the banner here!

I love the way the handwritten quotes look in this album, it really does give it that personal touch I was going for!

I can't wait to add my photos!

This album kit could just as easily be used for photos of your kids, grandkids or pets!!  So hurry and get yours before they are gone!!
My Creative Scrapbook Kits!



MCS-Kit Reveal!

Here we are with another reveal that we think you'll agree is pretty fabulous.

Love is in the air in February and we have just the kits for you.  If you are scrapping your family, friends, and those everyday moments, these kits will work for you.

Presenting our February 2015 kits:

February Main Kit

Authentique, Bella Blvd, Prima, and more!

 February Creative Kit

Echo Park, Heidi Swapp, Kaisercraft, Bella Blvd, Prima, and more!

February Limited Edition Kit

Carta Bella, Heidi Swapp, Prima, and so much more!

February Album Kit

Pebbles, Simple Stories, Bella Blvd, and more!

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Details about subscribing to any of our kits can be found on our website at MyCreativeScrapbook.com.  There are several membership options to choose from.  Kits are available in limited quantities, so don't delay!

The design team has done an outstanding job of creating layout and card samples for you.  We love to bring you new ideas each month and show you what a great value using the kit can be.