Valentine's Weekend

My Valentine's weekend was so much better than I thought it would be. Frank and I went to McFadden Art Glass in Baltimore where we got the chance to make a one of a kind glass heart ornament. It was awesome!

Healing by Camille: Template - Ali Edwards (Beauty of Now; Digital Paper - Aysha Livingston (Sealed with a Kiss).

Photos: Not Just For Books and Frames

We all know that photos can be preserved and enjoyed in scrapbooks and in picture frames, but have you ever used photos to personalize your decor? One of the things I love most about photography and crafting is the ability to create beautiful things that have meaning to me and my family. A few years ago I visited a friend who had some really cool, Afro-centric themed switch plates in her beautifully decorated basement. When we recently decided to create a media room in our basement I knew I had to do something special with the switch plates.  Check them out.

This is actually a very easy project to complete. Here is how:

1. You can start with the existing switch plate as I did or start with a new one.
2. Resize the image as necessary so that it will fit over the switch plate. I tinted my images to match the decor of the room.
3. Print your image on regular printer paper. I find photo paper hard to deal with.
4. Once you've determined the placement of the photo, apply Mod Podge to the front of the switch plate and the back of the photo. For best results make sure you apply to both.
5. Apply photo to switch plate and smooth with your hands, being careful not to tear photo. Wrap excess around to the back of switch plate and trim as necessary.
6. Carefully cut out the spot for the switch and poke through paper for the screws.
7. Apply Mod Podge to the front of photo and let dry.

Just imagine the possibilities, I hope you try this. 

Camille

Canvas Album

I've been in an emotional funk lately so it's been really hard to get the scrapbooking mojo going. I've been working on this project for about two months, on and off. I finally gathered enough energy to finish. This was my first time working with canvas so I wasn't really sure where I was going with it but I new I wanted it to be colorful and bright. I used the Maya Road 3-Ring Rectangular Canvas Album, each one comes with 6 pages so I put two together to have enough. It was tedious work, but I like the way it came out.

See the rest of the album here. Let me know what you think.

Camille

Scrapbook Shopping Hiatus

You have to check out this video. A scrapbooker with an obvious obsession for stuff, gives us a video tour of her scrapbook room. This is my motivation to use more of the scrapbook stuff I already have before I buy new stuff. I would never want to get like that. For the month of February I am making a promise not to buy anything scrapbook related. NOTHING - NADA - and as my mama would say it.....NO'SING! I am hoping my family and friends keep me honest. Who wants to join me?

I've Been Published

Woohoo!  I'm excited about the premiere issue of Scraps of Color E:spire Scrapbooking Magazine. This was truly a labor of love by the entire creative team. The February/March issue is jam packed with tutorials, tips, ideas and inspiring layouts. Best of all, the magazine is FREE, so follow the link to get your own pdf copy. Check out my contributions on pages 20,44,53 & 59. My article "Gettin' Digi With It" is on page 61.  


Here is a layout I created for the magazine that was accidentally left out. I hope you like it.

Loving Eyes by Camille. Supplies - Template: Tiffany Tillman 25 Days Template #10_18; Digital Paper & Embellishments: Karla Dudley (Modern Marvel Kit); Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.

Scrapbook Therapy

I really think this scrapbooking therapy thing works.  I spent Saturday scrapbooking with some girlfriends and I feel so much better today.  I'm convinced we all need a hobby and a great group of people to share it with. That's how I make it through all of the tough times. 

Caryn, thanks for hosting. Kat, Joy and Natalie I totally enjoyed myself. Thanks for cheering me up.

Cheap Therapy

When I am feeling sad or down I always try to do something to cheer myself up. A few of my favorites things are listening to Michael Jackson music (which always cheers me up), cuddling with my dog, and scrapbooking with my friends. This past Saturday was just one of those days. I needed some serious cheering up, so my darling friend Lisa Renee came to my rescue. I had such a wonderful time hanging out with her. I felt so much better after a whole day of "girlfriend therapy."

Girlfriend Therapy by Camille: Digital Paper and Elements: Ami Collofello (Mid-Mod),
Chelle's Creations (CC Bugcatcher)

What do you do when you're feeling blue?