June Smash Challenge: Film Strip!

Our latest smash challenge is here and our ladies have created to fabulous pages to inspire you!  Our challenge has changed just a bit, you now will have a full month to create and link up with us!

Billie-Jean

"You Make Me Smile"

Joan

An InLinkz Link-up

May winner!

Congratulations

Catherine!

Catherine please email us at lifeindetailschallengeblog@gmail.com for information about being our guest designer in July and to receive your badge! 

Confetti Pocket Card Tutorial

Sometimes you want to add a confetti pocket to your spread but don't want to stitch up your plastics or seal it another way (washi tape/glue/etc.), I have the perfect solution for you. This is by no means my original idea and there are plenty of tutorials out on the net for how to create confetti pocket - this is just how I made mine.



You will need:

• pattern paper or cardstock
• vellum or some see through plastic (recycle your product packaging)
• glitter/sequins/confetti/punched shapes - something to fill your pocket with

Once you've decided on the size you want to make your pocket and got your bits and pieces together we can begin.
To make things a bit easier for you I've created a printable PDF template. The document contains a 4x4, 3x4 and 4x6 template in both vertical & horizontal in both 1/2 inch border and insta-style border. You can download the PDF here.
1. Print your template onto plain paper (means you can reuse it another time) and cut it out.



2. Trace round your template onto your chosen PP or cardstock and cut it out. I kinda cheated. I folded my cardstock in half so my windows matched.

 

3. Cut your vellum/plastic to slightly larger than the window size. I cut my vellum to about the same size as the frame and folded it in half.

 

4. Stick your vellum to what will be the inside of your pocket using double sided tape. Now stick 3 SIDES of your pocket together using double sided tape.
(You can stitch it if you like but I was going for quick in my example)

5. Add your glitter/sequins/filler of choice.
6. Tape up the top (or stitch) to seal it shut.

Step back and admire your handy work :)

With the insta-style frames I found sticking the bottom of the vellum together, or cutting your vellum the same size as your frame and fold it in half, otherwise you loose your glitter into the bottom part of the frame :/

Thank you Caroline! This is a great help to me (and others) for sure!

June PL challenge: Confetti pockets

We have the talented Michelle with us this month and she is sharing her absolutely fabulous example of a "confetti pocket" card.  Have no fear, if you are unsure of how to make a pocket card, Caroline has prepared a great tutorial that I will share in a few days!

Hi! My name is Michelle. I’m finally a SAHM after nine years in the nursing field, so I’m lucky enough to spend time every day in my scrap studio. I live in Tennessee with my wonderfully supportive husband and our teenage daughter. My family feature throughout my work, they are my world. I started dabbling in scrapbooking 13 years ago however, it didn’t become an obsession until about 2 years ago. There are so many styles and techniques to play around with now. I really enjoy the creative outlet of paper crafting, while documenting all parts of our life. I’m not sure if I have any set style, I’m kind of all over the place. I think it often depends on my mood, the subject, or challenge involved. I just started doing Project Life this year and I have to say I’m loving every minute of it. Thanks so much for the opportunity to guest design this month and share my PL page with you.   

Our Design Team's creations

Caroline

Kirsten Michelsen

Rachel 

Marisol

We are making a little change this month in that the challenge will now be a monthly challenge!  So you have from June 1-30th to link up and share with us!

An InLinkz Link-up

Smash Challenge: Use a stamp or stencil or both!

Joan's smash page is a smash!  A work of art.  I really am in awe of her design.  Thank you Joan, your project is gorgeous.

Joan Liddle

Arbor Day

If you'd like to play along, please link up before May 28th.

Some Facebook entries to share!

There are two fantastic pages that have been shared on our Facebook page!

Thanks to Catherine!

And thanks to Magi!

These are both gorgeous!  

There are still a few days to play so start stitching now!!

April Winner!

Congratulations

Michelle!

Michelle please email us at lifeindetailschallengeblog@gmail.com for information about being our guest designer in June and to receive your badge!

Unfortunately, there is no winner for our smash challenge as we did not have anyone play. Our next smash challenge starts May 15th, and we hope to see you play along!

Pocket Style May Challenge: Stitching!

This month the DT has outdone themselves with the stitching challenge.  Can  you even believe these projects? To make it easier you can use machine, hand, or faux stitching!

We have Kelly back with us this month as our guest designer!

I'm a thirty-something, married new mum, just returning to work after my maternity leave. I work full-time to support my babe, my crafty hobby and my travelling bug. I've been scrapbooking for 5 years, starting after my month long trip to Spain to complete the Camino de Santiago (It's the only album I've ever completed!) As for the travelling...I've been to Europe - London, Paris, and all across Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Mijas, Santiago de Compestella, Segovia & Toledo are the highlights)and to the Dominican Republic and Cuba, all since 2008.

Caroline

Kirsten

Louise

Marisol

 Rachel 

Darcy

April Smash Book Challenge: It's all about the firsts!

The smash team has come up with a great challenge for this month.  They chose to showcase a page dedicated to "firsts".  The "first" can be anything and completely up to you!

Our guest designer this month is Marion!  She completely rocked this challenge!

My name is Marion Esposito, I’m 47 years old and live in Northern Virginia.  I was born in sunny California and I have to admit, I miss the weather!  I have always loved art growing up, and kept a journal since I was about 9 years old.  Over the years I have discovered that there are many ways to document your life aside from just writing in a book.  There is Art Journaling, Project Life, Smash Books, Photo Journaling, Illustrative Journaling, Gluebooks, to name few, and I do all of them!

For this challenge as a Guest Designer, I was given the topic, “First Day.”  The most significant thing I could think of was the first day I became a Nana to my wonderful grandchildren.  I’ll never forget what it was like to hold each one of them for the first time.  I designed a Smash Book layout showing the first day in the hospital and the joy I continue to experience with both them. 

I am married to a man who suffers with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury.  Art Journaling for me has been an outlet, a creative way to express how I’m feeling and provides the therapy I need to get through the difficult days.  I am grateful to be able to share what I love with you all and hope that you find inspiration to explore what you love as well.

  

Now for our fantastic Design Team ladies!

Billie-Jean

"First day of  a new school and year"

Joan Liddle

"First day at the barber shop"

March Winner!

Our winner for March's Project Life sketch challenge was

 Kelly!!

Kelly please email us at lifeindetailschallengeblog@gmail.com for information about being our guest designer in May and to receive your badge!

Unfortunately, there is no winner for our smash challenge as we did not have anyone play.  Our next smash challenge starts April 15th, and we hope to see you play along!