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iPod Winner + One More Giveaway - Crate Paper

2010-05-02T14:46:00.001-04:00

iPod Winner + One More Giveaway - Crate Paper

2010-04-04T23:10:00.001-04:00

Check out the awesome projects!!!

http://catsies.web-log.nl/mijn_weblog/2010/03/projects-anda-g.html

Hope you had a nice Holiday today!!

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Prima has a big secret...

2010-02-27T13:54:00.002-05:00

Prima has a big secret - check it out!!!

http://www.livewithprima.com/

.............3/5/10.................

http://prima.typepad.com/prima/

2009-12-01T17:57:00.001-05:00

Check out Urban Swank!!

http://urbanswank.blogspot.com/

Great gift ideas !

2009-11-08T20:39:00.003-05:00

New purses added to my etsy shop. Great gift ideas for all the fun ladies out there!!!

---> http://www.etsy.com/shop/seVen7EleVen11

Also check out my ebay auctions; cleaning out scrapbooking and crafting supplies --->
http://shop.ebay.com/laura07110711/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Have a great night! Laura

Cleaning out !!

2009-11-07T19:24:00.003-05:00

Okay, I am just starting to clean out some crafting and scrapbooking (& stamping) items. I am going to list them on ebay. I have a bunch more to list but have four auctions up so far.

---> http://shop.ebay.com/laura07110711/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

I have a bunch of stamping stuff to list and also older Club Scrap lines.

Thanks!

Scallops

2008-06-30T22:44:00.002-04:00

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Okay, so are you following the trend of using circles and scallops lately? If so, here is a new way to add the look of scallops to your page...without any fancy tools.

Punch out a bunch of circles; whatever size you want. Half of the circle, roughly, is how big the scallops will end up being.

Next, cut the circles in half. They don't have to be perfect. Turn a piece of cardstock or patterned paper upside down and then layer your half circles onto the back of the page. Use a ruler to make nice and orderly scallops when you turn your paper back over.

* This page is from the ScrapGal newsletter in May.

Have a great night! Laura

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*Proud member of the Core’dinations ColorCore Cardstock Design Team.

*Proud member of the ScrapGal Design Team.

Inspired by...what?

2008-06-30T22:39:00.003-04:00

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So, what are you inspired by? Looking at others' scrapbook pages, an ad in a magazine, a TV show? Here are a few things that I was inspired by this week.

- Altered photos:

- Connect Four (game) photo frame/scrapbook:

- Another altered photo idea:

I'd like to credit these ideas, but I don't recall where they were all from as I had saved them to my computer.

Enjoy your weekend, and make something creative! Laura

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*Proud member of the Core’dinations ColorCore Cardstock Design Team.

*Proud member of the ScrapGal Design Team.

Paint a Photo Challenge!

2008-06-30T22:34:00.003-04:00

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Okay, so my newest challenge for everyone is to alter and paint a photo. I was inspired by the photo below and thought this might be really cool to do for a layout. You can also get some really cool effects by sanding a photo. Try different photos (from your home printer, from a professional printer, different colors within the photos). All give somewhat varied effects. Have fun, and I'll be working on this challenge when I come back from out of town next week.

Enjoy! Laura

Work by Tony Soulié.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Souli%25C3%25A9&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=1&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dtony%2Bsoulie,%2Bwiki%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3Dz2s%26sa%3DG

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*Proud member of the Core’dinations ColorCore Cardstock Design Team.

*Proud member of the ScrapGal Design Team.

Decor8 with Your Crafting Stuff

2008-06-30T22:22:00.004-04:00

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Okay, so today will hopefully inspire you to think outside the page and try something different with your scrapbooking supplies. I set my mood to "In Love", because I am *so* in love with this home decor project (open this link...seriously...check it out...please)! http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/thompson_familylife/2008/02/new-home-decor.html

It has sparked a lot of ideas for me to try in my own house.

For example, I plan to:
- Cut out some cool vinyl frames for the wall, using my Wishblade
- Use rub-ons (like swirls and elegant damask-type ones) to decorate some glass picture cubes I recently purchased at Marshall's
- Use Hambly frame rub-ons to create a cool, clear acrylic or glass frame --- something like this one here:

Have fun, and try something new! Laura

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*Proud member of the ScrapGal Design Team.

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2008-04-19T23:12:00.006-04:00

Check out ScrapGal's GalBlog for my new post...

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My challenge for everyone is to try a project using black as your base color. These two cards are examples that I made using black cardstock as the bases. For whatever reason, I have been loving lots of black lately. If I'm not using black for my background paper, I'm matting everything on the page in black. Maybe my wardrobe is rubbing off on my crafts. I'm the gal who has a dozen pairs of black pants (well, a couple are dark gray)!

So, one example is hip and fun using the Love, Elsie line.

The other is a bit more elegant with lovely swirls and a little punch of green.

Whatever style you try or prefer, begin with black and see where it takes you.

Have fun! Laura

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*Proud member of the ScrapGal Design Team.

A Vacation Day

2008-04-11T13:56:00.001-04:00

Yea! I have vacation today. Just doing some laundry and put the dishes in the dishwasher. I have so much more cleaning and housework to do, but I think I might get back to working on the projects on my craft table instead! I'm working on some projects using the new ColorCore Cardstock - Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock. It's fun. Pick some up and give it a try.

I have some new music on my iPod to play. Kate Nash, Fly Leaf, Anya Marina, Feist, Lily Allen, and The Pierces. I still need to get my Regina Spektor CDs uploaded though. She is my absolute favorite of late.

Well, this is my first real Blog post. Feels a little weird just randomly typing about my day... Maybe next time I'll have something more crafty for you.

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Artist Resume - Laura Stewart

2008-03-25T15:28:00.000-04:00

About Me
I have been on an extraordinary adventure over the past year. I packed for a big move, moved into the "money pit", and now finally have my craft room back. I am excited to be crafting and creating art again after a long absence. The main reason we moved was so that I could have more space, and that took a sacrifice. Now that I'm back, I would love to pursue some new opportunities. See the next section "Interests"!

Interests
My interests include designing for manufacturers, magazines, stores, and idea books as well as writing articles and project instructions.

Styles & Techniques
My style varies depending on the project and the look that I'm trying to achieve. I have a clear passion for creating fresh new techniques that have never been seen before.

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Published

Cantata Books / Lark Books

Scrapbooking Sports Idea Book, "What Goes Up Must Come Down", Page 106

Club Scrap

Scrap Rap, "A Room with a View", Hearth & Home

Creating Keepsakes

February 2006, "I Feel Invisible", Pages 76-77
February 2006, "You & Me", Page 78
October 2005, "Style", Pages 68-69
Tips & Tricks Idea Book, "So Happy Together", Pages 72-73
October 2004, "Laura NYC", Page 50
May 2003, "Stitched Metal Frame", Page 42
July/August 2002, "Eat Cake", Page 66
April 2002, Tip "Lighten Dark Scans", Page 34

Ivy Cottage Creations

Decorative Details Idea Book, "Fate", Page 44
Decorative Details Idea Book, "Too Cold", Page 47
Decorative Details Idea Book, "Sunny Day", Page 54
Decorative Details Idea Book, "I am a Reflection of You", Page 92
Decorative Details Idea Book, "Two Hearts...Two Years", Page 104
September 2003, "Hoop Girls", Page 72

Memory Makers

Pet Pages Unleashed! Idea Book, "An Interview with a Dog", Page 62
Scrapbooking Family Memories Idea Book, "Two of a Kind", Page 114
Creative Stamping Idea Book, "Live, Love, Laugh", Page 27
Creative Stamping Idea Book, "Daddy Date Night", Page 97
Scrapbooking Your Adult Years Idea Book, "Every Second Counts", Page 74

Nan C. and Company

Pets & Animals Idea Book, "Do You Remember", Page 11
It's All About Technique Idea Book, "Grandpa's Swing", Pages 3-4

Paper Crafts

August/September 2005, "Elegant Zodiac Card", Page 70

PaperKuts

April 2004, "Easter Wishes", Page 82

Scrap & Stamp Arts

March 2006, "Getaway", Page 70 (and 67)

Scrapbook Answers

Ultimate Scrapbook How-To Guide Idea Book, "Love Me, Spoil Me", Page 20

Scrapbook Borders

Memories Winter Idea Book, "Picture Perfect", Page 41

Scrapbook Premiere (Ad)

Advertisement, "Journey", Sarah Heidt Photo Craft

Scrapbook Trends

Wedding 2005 Idea Book, "Dating", Page 12
Wedding 2005 Idea Book, "Someday...Mr. & Mrs.", Page 13

Scrapbooking Focus

Page of the Month August 2004, "Dance", Online Feature
Page of the Month June 2004, "Port at Key West", Online Feature

Simple Scrapbooks

Fresh Ideas (Online Article), "The Look of 27", Online

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Design Teams

Scrapbook Answers, Runner-Up - January 2006
Stewart Superior Corporation, Design Team Member - November 2004 - December 2005
Memory Makin' Divas, Design Team Member - January 2004 – September 2004

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Contests

Sizzix, Trend Setter - Featured artist for January 2005
Boxer Scrapbook Productions, Paper Arts (Pets) - 2nd Place
Boxer Scrapbook Productions, Cards (Pets) - 2nd Place
Boxer Scrapbook Productions, Scrapbook Pages (Pets) - Finalist
Luv2Scrapbook, Paper Love Designs July 2004 - 1st Place
Scrap By Design, Savvy Stamps June 2004 - 1st Place
Neenah Paper, Best Page Contest - 2nd Place
QuicKutz, Spring Flings Contest - Grand Prize
Ivy Cottage Creations, Newsletter Tip Contest - Winner
Just Scrappin' Along, Monthly Contest August 2003 - 1st Place
Lil' Smacker, Monthly Contest July 2003 - 1st Place
House Of Scraps, Monthly Contest May 2003 - 1st Place
Ivy Cottage Creations, Newsletter Essay Contest - Winner
Collected Memories, Monthly Contest July 2002 - Honorable Mention
Iowa Scrapbooking, Monthly Contest March 2002 - 1st Place
Collected Memories, Monthly Contest February 2002 - Honorable Mention

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Other

Events

Store Demonstration; Karen Neuberger Event Representative for Memory Makers & Paper Adventures
Magazine Representative; CHA (HIA) 2004 for S.S. Reflections

Photography

Amateur photographer
Tip including photographs published by Ofoto.com in Creative Clicks/June 2004 Edition of Ofoto Focus

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