New Product from the CHA Website -

The Gazelle will cut 12" media. It's software is easy to use and designed especially for the scrapbooker with the features that all the crafters want. 500 g of pressure. Cuts cardstock, glitter paper, chipboard, balsa wood, foam, Grafix plastic sheets, metallic papers, vinyl and other media.


Make decorative borders with the scissor tool or create a design with the embroidery tool.
 
http://www.bosskut.com/0101gazellecomputercraftcutter.aspx
 
What do you think?

Light The Night Walk

Feel free to join, or sponsor me and my team, Knight To Remember, in the Light The Night walk on October 2.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk is the North America's night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Walks take place in communities throughout Canada, typically in the fall. On these special nights, thousands of participants carry illuminated balloons and raise funds for vital, lifesaving research and patient services.

My Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139931446041532
My Personal Page - http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=925952&langPref=en-CA

Thanks.

CHA

Is anybody at CHA?  Following CHA?  Excited about CHA?

One day, I would like to go!  I think it looks incredible!!!!

How about the eCraft?  Did you check it out?  What do you think?
http://www.craftwellusa.com/pages/home

Okay, I HAVE to get some Scrapping done tomorrow night.....

I am falling further and further behind and have had FAR too many projects on the go.  I vow tonight that tomorrow I will finish at least one layout!!!!!!  I'll report back tomorrow.

Have you been any better than me?  Have you done any scrapbooking?

Today's Tip! - Cricut Mat Cleaning

Just found this GREAT little tip for removing all those little paper scraps that take forever to clear from your Cricut mat.

Watch the video to see how. You're gonna LOVE this one!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uu7rqeL2Ns&feature=player_embedded#!

So excited.......

Only 10 more sleeps until my sister, brother-in-law, and all my nieces and nephews get here.

How is your summer going?

Kiki Art Newletter Name Call Out

Kiki Art is creating a new newsletter and is looking for help naming it.

Post your suggestions on their blog site to have your idea considered.

Something fun and you get to create with your mind.

Deadline for submission is July 31.

Today's Tip - Scrapbook Layout Tips - Final Thoughts

A few final thoughts to help you come up with ideas for scrapbooking pages:

• Remember the "Golden Ratio" - 1, 3, or 5 of the same item will typically have a more finished look.
• When using metals, keep them matched.  Use all gold, all silver, or all brass, rather than mixing.
• Be aware of the alignment and placement of all the titems on your page.  Nothing should be placed arbitrarily.  Every element should have a visual connection with something else on the page.
• Items relating to each other should be grouped close together.  When several items are in close proximity to each other, they become one visual unit, rather than several separate units.

These are some great starter tips for layout composition.  As you keep these in mind, remember also that there are exceptions to every rule, and your photos and page elements will help you determine what composition is best for you and your page.

Today's Tip - Scrapbook Layout Tips - Adding the Other Elements

Sure, your photos may be the focal point of your scrapbook, but what fun is scrapbookign without the scrapbook embellishments, stickers, titles, etc?  Every element should relate or connect to another item on the page.  Repeat colors, shapes, textures, etc. throughout your layout to maintain consistency and balance in your srapbook layout design.

Today's Tip - Scrapbook Layout Tips - Arranging Photos

Once you have your theme chosen, it's time to begin thinking about how you will arrange your photos on the page.  There are many visual design elements that can help you to arrange you rphotos ofr the best overall look.

Consider a layout you've seen before.  How could you tailor it to meet your theme, photo size, number of photos, etc?  PageMaps are a great way to plan your layouts and give you many options.