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HELLO and WELCOME to Design House Digital's iNSD Blog Hop 2012!
While your here don't forget there are a few things you can participate in to receive some cool stuff.
So let me run them down real quick so you don't miss out...
#1 - LAYOUT CHALLENGE: To be entered into the drawing for a digital photo frame, you will need to complete a layout meeting all 26 of the challenges collected at each blog by Tuesday, May 8 at 11:59 MST.
#2 - MY GIVEAWAY: You can enter to win my giveaway by answering the question below to be entered to win a $10 gift certificate to Design House Digital
#3 - THE LETTER: You need to collect all the letters from each blog on the blog hop to enter to receive your free collab kit created by our designers.
BUT FIRST....
here's a cool tip I thought I'd let you know about :)
One of the coolest things out there right now that people are using is INSTAGRAM.
Straight off the site Instagram is...
"a fast, beautiful and fun way to share your photos with friends and family.
Snap a picture, choose a filter to transform its look and feel, then post to Instagram.
Share to Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr too – it's as easy as pie. It's photo sharing, reinvented.
Oh yeah, did we mention it’s free?"
I use this app on my iPhone almost everyday when I take photos!
Now here's the COOL part...
Gennifer Bursett has an Kit at Design House Digital called "INSTA AWESOME!" (Toolbox - Action V.2)
Here is how she describes her actions:
"The Toolbox line: Everything you need to build the perfect page. This fun action recreates the look of popular phone apps. Fully customizable; you can hide and adjust layers before flattening.
Includes four different frames, for a multitude of looks."
You all need to totally check it out and HAVE FUN!
Now on to the first part of the challenges:
LAYOUT CHALLENGE:
Here is my challenge to you: "ADD THE YEAR "2012" TO YOUR LAYOUT"
Now on to my Giveaway:
WENDY'S GIVEAWAY:
Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite Design House Digital Kit is :)
And last...
You need a letter right?
A letter to collect to get the AWESOME Retrospect Collab Kit from the designers at DHD
Well here's mine:
Now you can proceed to KATHERINE'S BLOG to get the next letter.
Don't forget to write down each letter (in order) because this is the "code" you will use to receive this kit for free :)
Thanks for stopping by!
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AND CHECK BACK LATER FOR SOME MORE LAYOUTS USING KARLA DUDLEY'S NEWEST KIT & THE BLOG HOP!
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HOW TO USE YOUR LETTERS YOU COLLECTED:
#1 - The letters are a coupon code.
#2 - You have to click the link here for the kit and put it in your shopping cart.
#3 - At the payment page, there’s a spot to enter the coupon code.
and
#4 - When you enter this code (the letters you have collected..all one word and lowercase) this will knock the price of the kit off your total price.
Welcome to the
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Thank you to all that have played.
You can still enter the letters you have collected (21 in all) and enter them to receive your free Collab Kit.
Just make sure they are all lower case and all one word.
Here is the link to the Kit :)
I will be back later this evening to annouunce the winner of my $5 gift certificate and Karla's Kit! :)
Stay Tuned :)
Well it looks like you have made it to the end! :)
Congratulations!!!
The final letter you will need to complete the password saying is the letter "S"
Now, all you have to do is click the link below, enter each letter in the order you found them and click submit.
You then will be given a coupon code for the FREE blog hop collab kit and also your name will be put into our drawing for a Wacom Tablet! (we must receive your entry by Wednesday at 11:59 MST)
click here: DESIGN HOUSE DIGITAL MAD MARCH MEMORIES BLOG HOP
In addition to the awesome give-a-ways we are having I am also giving away a $5.00 gift certificate to the store
AND
this cool kit created by none other than KARLA DUDLEY!
Here is a layout I created last night using her kit :)
To be entered to win the $5 gift certificate to DHD or Karla's Kit please leave a comment below and I will draw a winner.
GOOD LUCK! :)
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I was SO excited when I got these kits from Karla and Tiffany!
I was blown away (AGAIN) by Karla's elements, papers and designs and Tiffany's Sketches were PERFECT!
I love how she place and created the journaling spots :)
The kits are released tomorrow so make sure you stop by Design House Digital and pick these up.
Oh yeah...tell all your friends to do the same ;)
Here's two layouts I created using the Kits:
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This week we are celebrating the 2nd Annual Super Gallery Bowl over at DHD!
There are some awesome challenges some of the girls have put together for you do participate in and be eligible to win some great prize!
Stop by and check things out :)
Here's a link and my challenge:
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Karla and Audrey went in together and created a collab kit for DHD.
I LOVE how it came out!
I created four layouts with them...I just couldn't stop :)
Enjoy!
btw...I'm ADDICTED to karla's kraft cardstock...it's my new white bazzill ;)
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...digital layouts :)
I haven't posted on my blog in a while so I thought I'd start by updating you with a few digital layouts I've created.
enjoy :)
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TITLE: Capture Life
CREDITS:
Modern Master Template Bundle 13 - 16 - By Tiffany Tillman
All American - Complete Digital Collection - By Karen Funk
Digi Essentials 7 - elements - By Karla Dudley
Capture Life - By Karla Dudley
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TITLE: Self Portrait
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TITLE: Tired
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TITLE: Hannah & Peyton
CREDITS:
Designer: Karla Dudley - Cardstock Essentials 3-papers
Designer: Karla Dudley - Grunge Essentials 1-elements
Designer: Karla Dudley - Thanksgiving Sentiments 1-embellishments
Designer: Karla Dudley - Digi Essentials - elements
Designer: Jen Allyson - Real Simple Poloroid Frames
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TITLE: Halloween 2011
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TITLE: Halloween Captured
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TITLE: Family Tree
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TITLE: Day At The Beach
CREDITS:
Designer: Angie Hinksman - Round Calendar JournalingTemplates
Protector Pockets 1-templates - By Karla Dudley
Right Now Elements-elements -By Karla Dudley
Sherbert-papers - By Karla Dudley
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TITLE: Do You Believe?
CREDITS:
Designer: Gennifer Bursett - Naughty Christmas Solid Papers
Designer: Karla Dudley - Protector Pockets 1-templates
Let It Snow Elements - Pink - By Shannon Hegarty
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TITLE: Holiday Moments
CREDITS:
Designer: Karla Dudley - Cheers Brushes 2-brushes
Designer: Gennifer Bursett - Naughty Christmas Solid Papers
Designer: Karen Funk - All American - Digital Paper
Designer: Karen Funk - Road to Success - Digital Elements
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If you haven't seen this yet...check this out :)
Thank you BELLA BLVD!!
"Our Tree", by Wendy Bretz.
Christmas is my absolute favorite Holiday to scrap and Bella's Winter Wonder line couldn't be any more perfect for my layouts for this time of year. Along with this line, I was able to incorporate two of their other lines in my layout to create the perfect page about our Christmas Tree for Hannah's album.
As always, I started by printing my journaling out on a piece of white cardstock. I kept it simple and created triangle trees using patterned paper. I aligned them along each side of my journaling, added my title, a chipboard elements and photos to finish.
Supplies:
Winter Wonder: Toasty; Finally Fall: Bliss; Making The Team: Alpha+Bits
"Always", by Wendy Bretz.
Simple, graphic, tiny photo and circles … four things that represent my scrapping style! For this layout I decided to stay true to my scrapping style and create a layout that draws your eyes not only into the title/message of my layout but also towards my photo.
Using the words in the Tall Tag as my message, I added my title above and below, splitting the word in half. The red letter stickers stand out and draw you into the words in the Tall Tag. I created four small, white, open circles using a punch and adhered them across my layout. I then added a strip of words from the patterned paper across the circles and placed my photo to finish. Once again, the circles and word strip draws your eyes to my photo.
Supples:
Sophisticates: Quattrofina Peep & Saffron, Tall Tags; Family Dinamix: Words of Wisdom
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Today I'm going to be giving away a SLICE DESIGN CARD!
This one is for the Slice Fabrique and was create by designer Bari J. Ackerman.
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW and tell me what your favorite thing about the Slice Fabrique is and I will pick a winner and announce it tommorrow on my blog!
Good Luck!
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Today I'm going to be mentioning another Tip for you when using your Making Memories Slice Fabrique.
As you already might know, the Slice can cut through many different types of materials. As with cardstock, fabric has different textures and thicknesses. So when you are applying your spray adhesive to your mat be sure you spray enough glue to fully secure your fabric. If you do not have enough on your mat when your blade is cutting your desired shape it might "drag" your fabric or tear it. Testing a small corner is always works good for me :) (And don't forget to add your fusible web to your fabric before cutting.)
Here is a short video where Jenny explains how to apply the adhesive to your mat. Have a GREAT Day!
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If you have yet to try OR purchase the Slice Fabrique yet you need to do so! :)
The cool thing about this version of the Slice is you can use it on almost every kind to material used in quilting or sewing.
In the picture below you will see this wall hanging was created and made with the Slice Fabrique using Felt. She used Felt and appliqued it to the squares on the quilt.
There are so many options and design cards that you can use to create cute projects like this :)
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Now what is better than 1 Tip using the Making Memories Slice?
How about 2 TIPS! hehe
Well, my FIRST tip is when using the shadow feature you have to remember that the shadow is always going to cut LARGER that the original size shape you want to have.
For example, if you are cutting a 3" letter G, the shadow of the letter with be slightly larger than the 3" cut.
So, if you plan your layout and want to use 4" designs...the Slice will automatically change your setting to a 3 1/2" size.
The reason is...the Slice can only cut up to a 4" design, therefore, it is impossible to cut a 4" shadow.
My SECOND tip is using the shadow feature is not only so you can add a drop shadow to your design, you can also create OPEN designs.
As you see in the picture above, the "&" symbol on the right is my original 3 1/2" cut.
I then kept the Slice in place and changed the setting to shadow, I was then able to create the cool "open" symbol which gives it a whole new look.
Try it out :) You can really come up with some pretty cool designs!
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just a simple layout :)
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This flower is one of my favorite shapes on the Basic Shapes II Design Card for the Slice.
Actually, this flower is probably one of my top FAVORITE flowers on all the Slice design cards! lol!!
I like the simplicity of it and the numorous things you can create using it.
Here is used different shades of monochromatic purple cardstock and created a simple design to hang in my living room. (cause you all know i like simple things hehehe)
I placed it in a black frame is it goes nice in my living room on the wall :)
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If you haven't noticed already, when using the Slice and cutting on differenet materials some times your cuts may cut better than others.
When this happens, it's ok :) Your Slice is not broken. Your blade needs adjusted.
Just like if you get a wonky cut, your Slice might need to be "homed" or you just need to plug it in because it's tired and needs a little boost of energy :) It's just the little things you need to do to get the most precise cut possible for your projects.
You have to remember, some Cardstocks have different thicknesses and patterned paper comes in all different materials. And now, with the Slice Elite, you can cut through just about anything! Up to twice as thick as the normal things you have been cutting and making your projects with.
But before you go from cutting a shape on plain cardstock, then to cutting something with vellum and then to using it on fabric, you might need to adjust your Blade. With the Slice Elite, I've notice I don't have to do this as often but sometimes it is necessary :)
So, THIS is my number one Tip on Slicing with different mediums.
Here is a short video with Jenny explaining how adjust your blade.
Have fun and I would LOVE to see your projects you created using the Slice and different Mediums :)
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Creative Memories is in the FINALS for Minnesota Brand Madness!

WE NEED YOUR VOTE in order to be the Champion and be named Minnesota's Most Loved Brand :)
You don't have to sign up and you can vote as many times as you want!
Thanks for your vote :)
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When I first opened the Grandma's Attic Design Card I was instantly hooked on this font!
It's different from the usual basic fonts I use but still classic and my style.
I love the thin brackets and the numbers where perfect for this layout I wanted to create :)
And...how cool are those TAGS! Not just your basic rectangle tag. They have some curves on the tops!
And...the word are on this one. I think I'm gonna have to make another one of those frames I did with all the cool words using the Slice. (Maybe a smaller version in some little frames)
Here's the layout I created using the SLICE and this card:
I used basic White and Kraft Bazzill and Making Memories Shimmer Alpha's to create the title. And I used the Slice Ledger Pad Paper to make the Tags. :) To finish, I used some Glitter Black brads on the Tags.
Don't forget to pick up this Design Card! It's perfect for any theme and especially some Heritage Projects. :)
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Have you ever had anyone mention to you that you might need to "Home" your Slice?
You might be experiencing wonky cuts or you cuts aren't lining up right?
This could be because your blade in your Slice needs to get back to its original position to cut.
This doesn't happen very often for me but when it does it's just a few little steps to get your Slice back up and cutting perfectly!
In this short video Jeannie explains- how to do this :)
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One night, a few weeks ago, I decided to create this with my Slice:
I bought this frame about 6 years ago and until recently I never used it!
It's a big frame, 36" x 12"
I have this hanging in my living right now and just LOVE how it turned out.
Now mind you, I used A LOT of my Design Cards to create it but, you can totally make one of these with the Cards you have.
It took me a few hours but the only thing I used was, White Cardstock to create the letters and words and I backed it with Kraft Cardstock.
It fits perfectly in my living room and it's something that will never get old or boring. :)
Here are the DESIGN CARDS I used:
Basic 1
Fall Back To School
Seasons
Spring
Just Chillin
Big Kids
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One of my FAVORITE features of the Slice is the ability to layer.
The new Slice Design Cards have option where you can choose to "mirror" or "shadow" your design that you want to cut.
If the Design card you have has the symbol MS+ on it then you have that option.
(the MS+ mean - Mirrow, Shadow and the + means you have the option to speed your slice up)
For this project I am working on I used the All Star Design Card to cut my letter "H" out.
I first cut a 3" Regular letter H out of Black Cardstock.
Next, I cut another 3" H out of white cardstock.
And leaving the Slice right where it was, I double arrowed over and used the shadow setting to create a border around the 3" H.
I then adhered the White outline H on my cardstock and using Foam squares, I layered my Black H over the White to pop it out.
The possiblities are ENDLESS using the Slice.
I just LOVE IT!
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I've been playing around with some of Jen's new Kits she has released over at 2peas.
Here are some of my layouts I created using her Kits :)
"THE END OF SECOND GRADE"
CREDITS:
DigiKit - Date It - by Jen Martakis
DigiKit - Dream - by Jen Martakis
DigiKit - Sunshine & Rain - by Jen Martakis
"ORDER PIZZA"
CREDITS:
"NO PICKING"
CREDITS:
DigiKit - Blue - by Jen Martakis
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CONGRATULATIONS "SewCalGal"
I do remember that great post. Thanks for the opportunity to win some SLICE foam. I love the versatilitiy of SLICE for so many different types of crafts. It is also the best tool I can think of for cutting fabric letters for quilting, as well as so many cute applique' designs.
SewCalGal
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Posted by: SewCalGal | June 07, 2011 at 01:31 PM
You are the WINNER of some MAKING MEMORIES FOAM SHEETS!
Please Email Jenny at jweston@makingmemories.com to claim your prize!
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Do you have a Slice? (If not...go get one right now. lol!!)
What do you carry it in when you goto to crops, or your friends house's, or just down stairs to Slice in front of the TV while your husband or kids have control of channel it's on.
Here's what I use:
Making Memories came out with this bag and I absolutley LOVE IT!
It's bigger than the first one they released and more fashionable I think ;)
This is why I LOVE THIS BAG...Check out what I have in mine...
2 - Slices
1 - Slice Tool Kit
1 - 6" x 6" Hands Free Storage Mat
1 - Bottle of Repositional Spray
TONS of Replacement Blades, Drawing Tips and The Embossing Tips
My cord...just in case I need to plug it in :)
and
there's TONS more room left!
Here's what my bag looks like inside:
So...if you don't have one of these AWESOME Bags...please go get one :)
and
if you don't have a SLICE...you are SO MISSING OUT!
It's like not having a Microwave,
or a hairdryer,
or a pair of tweezers when you REALLY need one.
So, while you are out buying a Slice, might as well pick up this hand dandy awesome storage bag too!
:)
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Remember that post I did back in March showing you tips on how to use your Making Memories Slice to cut Foam?
Well.....
TODAY I'm GIVING SOME AWAY!!
Please leave a comment below telling me what your FAVORITE thing is about the Slice and I will draw one winner to recieve a nice package of the SLICE FOAM SHEETS I used to create this title using the Slice.
Can't wait to hear your comments :)
Have a GREAT day!
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I love when I am looking through online galleries and spot a layout where the person has used their Slice to create their layout :)
Here are a few that I have seen that are some of my favorites!
Layout by - "virg" - she used the Slice to create the title...Tone on Tone is my favorite "look"
Layout by - "SIFullerton" - she used the Slice to create the tools.
Layout By "RebeccaLeighann" - she used the Slice to create her title.
Layout by "sarahak" - she used the Slice to create the butterflies.
Layout by "Wilna" - she used her Slice to create the butterflies.
Layout by - "jenjockish" - she used the Slice to create the leaf cut out.
Layout by "JenJockish" - tons of elements using the Slice here!
Layout by - "Francine Clouden" - she used the Slice to create these Butterfly accents.
ENJOY THE INSPIRATION! :)
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If you haven't stopped my the Making Memories Blog yet today,
here's a Simple Card I created using the Slice.
As you all pretty much know...I'm a SIMPLE Scrapper.
I like clean lines, graphic designs, and itty bitty photos. :)
Here is a very SIMPLE Cheer Up Card I made using my Making Memories Slice and The Basic Design Card.
I first printed my words out using white cardstock and folded the paper in half.
I then I cut a 4" letter S using the Basic Elements Design Card
Next, using the same card, I cut the rest of the letters for the word Smile.
I adhered them over the printed words and to finish I trimmed the top and bottom of my card.
I simple, clean Cheer Up Card. :)
Have a Great Day!
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I saw this on pinterest the other day and thought it was the coolest thing ever!
::source - mosieposies::
I love the simple graphic look and the colors she uses are perfect!
so, of course I had to make one myself :)
I had this frame from when Hannah was in preschool and put her graduation photo in it.
But, I never hung it on her wall. So I thought it would be PERFECT for this!
Thanks, mosieposies for the AWESOME inspiration!
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A while back, Jenny made this video for the site showing you how to use the Slice and create an embossed look to your layout.
On this layout, you can see that the designer used the Slice to create a background using the Paws and Claws Design Card.
This a a very simple technique using the Slice that you can do to create a cool look to whatever project you are working on.
The ideas are endless! :)
Have a GREAT Day!
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CONGRATULATIONS Leslie Rowland!!

I recieved my Slice machine for Christmas and absoulutley LOVE it! I am currently working on Senior Baseball Memory Scrapbook pages to add to coach's Senior Scrapbook. I am using my Slice to create the writing & shapes...wish I had the All Star Card! Local stores do not have them in stock yet... Thanks for the chance to win one!
Posted by: Leslie Rowland | May 11, 2011 at 03:59 PM
You are the winner of the ALL STAR DESIGN CARD from last week!
Leslie please email Maricarmen at mnecochea@makingmemories.com to claim your prize!
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I have the Slice Elite but have read that all the cards can be used on any of the machines..sew..would really like to try this for my quilting.
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