I put a new recipe box on Etsy today. This one has more of a French feeling, and is absolutement delicious.
As a Scrapbook Evangalist, one of my passions is finding new ways to present scrapbook layouts as valid works of art. And as I was decorating my new house, I decided to take that concept and create a scrapbook gallery in the circulation hall. I wanted to make the scrapbook layouts blend in architecturally with the rest of the elements in our rambler cottage style house.
So, I went to my local Michael's, and found unfinished shadow box style memory frames, and got to work creating my gallery. I painted the inside panels black to create depth, and because Black is the New Black, as I have discussed before! And then I painted the frames white, using the same Super Hide white that all of the trim and baseboards are painted throughout the house.
Once the frames were dry and ready, I mounted a piece of store bought 12 x 12 scrapbook paper into each frame. I used the same background paper in each frame to give the gallery a consistent feel. And then I took some of my favorite digital scrapbook layouts, and had them printed at 11 x 11 at a local Kinko's type print shop. If you have your digital layouts printed at your local print shop, ask them to use a cardstock, and to print it on a Fiery or better printer. I prefer non-glossy. But that's a personal choice. The prints you'll get will look darker than they do on your computer monitor, so choose layouts that naturally have high contrast to print at a local printer. If you want prints that look EXACTLY like your layouts on your screen, then order from a PHOTO printer, such as Printroom.com.
I cut the 11 x 11 layouts so that there were no white borders, and then mounted them into the memory frames on top of the 12 x 12 background paper. Then, I measured, and hung the frames on the wall, gallery style.
I think it looks great, and it was an easy and inexpensive way to instantly increase my art collection!
This is further experimentation into creating fun and interesting recipe boxes of different shapes and sizes with a scrapbooking flair. You'll notice that my ribbon concept EXPLODED. I kinda like it! The cookie recipe box comes complete with a set of yummy cookie recipes, including cookies for different holidays throughout the year.
I've fleshed out the recipe card concept, and am moving full steam ahead in production. I'll be offering at least 3 sets, packaged for holiday gift giving goodness. One set will definitely be vegetarian. All will be delicious. Complete sets, packages and ready for shipping will be ready around October 1st.
Well, whattya know? I set up shop on Etsy, and listed my first item. Now taking orders for Friend Dings Magnet Sets.
Visit the Listing on Etsy TODAY! And tell all your friends.
The ThreeWayAction crafts fair is around the corner, and I'm starting to mock up some concepts for projects I want to offer. One concept I'm kicking around is a series of recipe cards. I won't give away how I'm planning to actually package them, so that can be a nice little surprise once the auctions start in October. But here is a sneak peek into what's in store.
I'll probably setup a shop and sell these on Etsy too. Has anyone had a good Etsy experience?
With all of the doodling, handwriting, and inking going on in the scrapbook world right now, I'm happy to report that Black is the New Black! I have found myself jumping aboard, and embracing the style with much enthusiasm. When my grandchildren look back at my 2006 scrapbook, they'll refer to it as "Grandamme's Dark Ages".
Last year, I went through my "Pink Period", and perhaps next year will be "The Year of the Earth Tone". But for now, I'm cranking up the AC/DC and freestylin' with the Sharpie. I outlined every single damn element in the K & Company mini book in black, and today as I was working on my new upcoming collections for autumn, I found myself tuning the Lightness on my Hue/Saturation dial down to nearly nothing.
If these layouts get any darker, we'll have to bust out the black light, and call it a party!
How have you been using black in your layouts or designs these days?
This is reposted from the official ScrapbookLab.com Blog.
Aloha designers, beta testers, friends, and developers!
It’s been awhile since I have had a chance to put together a status update, and I apologize for not getting something out to you sooner. The summer has thrown us some curve balls, and as you well know if you’ve ever been part of a new software release, hurdles happen!
Here is the skinny on where we are today:
If you are a designer, and are still on the fence about selling your kits through ScrapbookLab, never fear. There will be a beta release for you to see soon! If you are a designer that has submitted Test Kits for us to use during beta, THANK YOU! You all are wonderful! I’m amazed at how much talent there is out there, and the generosity of the designers I’ve encountered.
If you would like to submit a kit to be used during beta, please e-mail a link to where we can buy the kit or download the kit. We are happy to buy the kit from your normal retailer. We won’t be distributing it, or using it in any commercial form during the beta. It will strictly be used for beta testing.
Over the next week, you may receive a series of surveys from us, asking you questions about your scrapping habits, likes and dislikes. If you have a minute, fill out the surveys. We promise they won’t take long, ask you personal questions, or share your information with anyone outside of ScrapbookLab, LLC. This kind of focus group feedback is amazing, and helps us develop the features and functions that are most important to our users.
Well, that’s about it for the moment. Things are moving fast, and will be picking up speed as we move through September. Thank you again for your continued interest, and your feedback. You guys are the bees knees!
Take care,
Beth
I am currently taking orders for custom scrapbooks for the Christmas season. Give your friends and family a completely unique gift this holiday season! All you have to do is send over digital photos, and I will create a completley unique scrapbook, complete with journaling! 
Click here to see samples of my scrapbook layouts!
As your project is being built, you will be able to view the progress of your pages, make comments, give feedback, and watch as your completely custom scrapbook is put together. Your complete scrapbook will be shipped to your door within 2-4 weeks of your order.
A 25% deposit is required upfront, and the remainder will be collected upon your final approval, and before shipping. Shipping costs will be added to the final billing. PayPal only, please. If you cannot pay via PayPal, please e-mail me to arrange a money order payment.
ORDER NOW! Since each scrapbook is completely custom, I will stop taking orders sometime in October.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER!
The following packages are currently available for Christmas 2006:
12 x 12 Complete Custom Scrapbook - Includes hard cover top loading scrapbook, 10 custom designed scrapbook layouts, and professional studio quality photo prints of your 10 pages. This is a full sized scrapbook, and would make the ultimate new mom or grandparent's Christmas gift. The entire scrapbook will be shipped to you, fully assembled and ready to give as a gift or to proudly display in your home.
Price: $300 + shipping.
Additional Copies of Scrapbook: $70 + shipping
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8 x 8 Complete Custom Scrapbook- Includes a hard cover top loading scrapbook (size 8" x 8"), 10 custom designed scrapbook layouts, and professional studio quality photo prints of your 10 pages. This is a smaller sized scrapbook, around the size of an oversized mousepad, and is just as charming as the full size option. The entire scrapbook will be shipped to you, fully assembled and ready to go!
Price: $200 + shipping.
Additional Copies of Scrapbook: $50 + shipping
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Custom Mini Book- The charming mini book is a paper scrapbook, which uses 6-8 photos, and usually revolves around a theme or event. It is a perfect and affordable gift! Give one to your best friend with photos of your life together. Give one to your lover as a way to say, "I love you." Make one to have as a keepsake of your baby's first birthday. The possibilities are endless. The mini book includes a small 5 x 5 ish scrapbook, all paper elements, stickers, ribbons, embellishments, etc, and prints of your photos for use in the book. This is my only paper scrapbook option! Pick this one if you've just GOT to have that handmade look! See example mini book here.
Price: $85* + shipping.
*Price may vary, depending on the materials you choose. But this is a very close estimate.
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If you have any questions, or would like to discuss your project with me personally, please e-mail beth at this domain, or login to chat with me via Instant Messenger screenname bedaberry. Thanks! And I look forward to working with you!
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!
