Ladybug Layouts Weekend Retreat

2011 Retreat Dates

June 3-5 (CANCELLED due to location issues)
October 21-23, December 2-4 (BOTH CANCELLED due to family committments)

Friday, November 6, 2009

Today's Tip

For a soft and classy look, write your journaling on a piece of cardstock then place a piece of vellum over the journaling block.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Today's Tip

Scraplift (copy) a page to quickly achieve a fantastic-looking layout! I love looking at others' layouts and I love scraplifiting those designs that caught my fancy. Even with scraplifting, you can create very different looks. So you'll still retain your unique look. Look through others' scrapbook layouts. See any inspiring layouts that you really like? Scraplift that page.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Today's Tip

Want to create a unique handwritten title? Handwrite with wide enough space between each letter. Cut out each handwritten letter and mat it on a cardstock. Be amazed by how your handwritten title will look like a unique font!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Today's Tip

Add on a premade envelope to your layout to tuck in the extra journaling. Give your envelope a unique look by customizing it to your own preference. You can also use library pocket to tuck in your extra journaling too.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Today's Tip

Want to know how to quickly spread liquid adhesive over a large surface area?

How about using those phoney plastic credit cards you receive in the mail?  The ones you're not using on your latest vacation layout to show how you paid for the trip.  Save your used phone cards too as they are great glue-spreaders!  Use the otherwise wasted plastic card to swipe and spread the liquid glue into a thin, even layer over a big surface area. When you're done, simply wipe the card clean and reuse again and again.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Gypsy by ProvoCraft


If anybody out there has the Gypsy, let us know what you think.  I`m almost ready to buy one, but not quite...... convince me.  LOL

Cricut / Cricut Expressions





And I do have both of these....... LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Cricuts!!!!!


Bind-It-All (I got this, but haven't used it all too much)


The new Bind-It-All (BIA) makes punching and binding easier than ever! It's the only dual action machine that will punch and bind chipboard, acrylic, clipboard wood, canvas artboard, and more! The BIA allows endless applications and creativity.

Stickles (these are a current favorite of mine)


Let your art "sparkle" with acid free, non-settling Stickles™ glitter glue! Easily write, dot, dash, draw and embellish on paper and rubber stamping projects, candles, memory album covers and more! Available in .5 oz. fine point applicator tip bottles.
• Acid free
• Non-toxic
• Non-settling
• Easy-flow tip
• Water wash-off

Smooch (has anybody tried these yet?)

I bought one of these recently, but haven't tried it yet.  Has anybody tried?  What do you think?

Stylish pearlized ink with a foam applicator tip, fast drying and archival safe.