:REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Easier-than-Ever Scrapbooking 2 from Creating Keepsakes
When it comes to scrapbooking, time is always of the essence for me. Therefore, I always looking for resources that help me to get more done in less time.
Of course, quality is also important to me, so when I saw that Creating Keepsakes had a second edition of Easier-than-Ever Scrapbooking coming out, it was on my wish list right away.
Easier-than-Ever Scrapbooking 2
Even if you consider yourself a more elaborate scrapper when it comes to layering and embellishment, I think this special issue may still have something for you. After all, every layout needs a solid foundation to be successful and that's what this issue can offer.
This issue has a cooking theme that runs throughout that makes it a fun read.
It starts off with a section at the front called "The Scrapbooking Pantry" which outlines the basic tools and supplies necessary to using the 'recipes' included in the issue.
From there, the edition is broken down into 3 chapters which are fairly self-explanatory:
- Pantry-only Pages
- The Pantry + 1
- The Pantry + 2
There are 83 layouts included. There are single page layouts included, but I would say that the majority are actually double-page spreads which sets it apart from many of the magazine issues and idea books currently on the market. The layouts included are of both the 12 x 12 and 8 1/2 x 11 variety.
If you're looking for some 2-pager inspiration, this issue is definitely for you. If you are more of a single-page scrapper, you can always still take inspiration and scrap lift one half of any given layout.
Each featured layout includes:
- a timer - clock element showing how long it takes to lift the layout
- from the pantry - a list of supplies used
- instructions for creation in 3 easy steps
- a tip for making the layout even easier (and/or quicker to complete)
There is also a special icon used throughout the issue to indicate the layouts that use strictly 4x6 photos.
Another fun feature is that about a dozen of the layouts also include a card created from the scraps of the featured layout.
GIVEAWAY:
One lucky reader will be the recipient of a free copy of Easier-than-Ever Scrapbooking 2
To enter, leave a comment to this post with the following:
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TELL ME: What supplies are in your 'pantry'? In other words, what tools or supplies do you use on nearly every layout you create?
Leave your comment by Thursday, July 9th, 2009, 11:59 PM (CST) in order to be considered to win.
I will announce and contact the random winner via email on Friday.
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37 comments:
I think I always use cardstock, ribbons, and ink. These would be my pantry items. Good thing there isn't a use by date because I have sooooooo much of these items. Really like your blog, glad you posted on 2 peas!
Blessings,
Christine Van Dyke
What is in my pantry: too much!
My staples for a layout are cardstock, ink, usually some type of fun embellishment like chipboard or buttons or Ki embellishments. I have been looking for this mag all over and no one around here has it yet.
Khadijah
kdkaboom55@yahoo.com
My pantry includes a black Zig writer, 12" trimmer, and some good ol Bazzill CS...folks have tried to convert me to other types of cardstock, but for my money, nothing beats Bazzill!
Nancy
thenancyrd@yahoo.com
My pantry includes solid cardstock {preferably Bazzill or SU!}, ribbon, buttons/brads, pics and journaling. And of course I use my CM 6" trimmer, and a journaling pen. Lately I have been using the Martha Stewart writing pen in ebony.
Marty
waldenbunch@triad.rr.com
My pantry is full of patterned paper, cardstock, ribbon and journaling pens. And my trimmer.
I would say my pantry flow-eth over! lol! I always start with cardstock and patterned paper. You can usually see an ink pad or two near by (and stamps too!). Some bling, some brads, and some flowers do the trick for me. As far as tools, my Cutterpede trimmer, ATG, Crop-a-dile, and Fiskars or Tim Holtz scissors are my tools of choice!
Thanks for this opportunity!
*gina*
My most used ingredients include chipboard, paint, ribbons, and some form of bling (glitter, gems, mists, etc)
I would love this book as I miss SS terribly.
Gloria
gkeck@windstream.net
The things I use the most are my photo tabs, a corner rounder, brads, & pieces of colored cardstock or patterend paper as edging. I've got lots of supplies & would like to try soom new ways to use them so the book would be a great treat. Mary mary_magnolia@hotmail.com
Gilda Fellows
honeyg76@yahoo.com
The staples in my "pantry" are my paper trimmer, ATG gun, cardstock and patterned paper.
My scrapbook pantry "cooking" items include my ribbon stash, buttons and other embellishment goodies, and favorite solid cardstock colors. I t would be great to get into the pages of this new book and "cook" up some new pages in my daughter's scrapbook!
Annie
andreannamom@yahoo.com
Jackie
scrapjack@msn.com
My pantry: Paper, paper and more paper. I love to mix up my use of patterned paper on all my pages.
Most used on my pages: Scraplifted sketches from magazines like this giveaway. I don't have a creative bone in my body, though my family doesn't know that. They think i'm a creative genius - who am i to correct them? no-one will know in 100 years right?!
I agree that this issue can be very useful. I am not much for following "recipes" but I did find many of the layouts inspirational. I definitely recommend this for beginners!
For tools, I always use my trimmer, ATG gun, and BG magnetic mat. For supplies, I always use cardstock, patterned paper, and ink (even if it's just to rough up the edges).
Thanks for the chance to win! Sounds like a great idea book!
Cynthia
soccerwidowcb@yahoo.com
NAME:Tammy C
EMAIL:branandtysmom@cox.net
TELL ME: My cuttlebug, silhouette, cutterpied are always used whenever I scrap. Supplies my cardstock and patterned paper, really anything boyish.
I think I use my cricut on almost every layout! I love that little bug!
Katie Smith
katiebug92@digitex.net
what's in my pantry - my uniball, I seem to use that alway, dark brown clear snap ink :)
Charlene
cwalberg@mts.net
I have the first book and love it! My pantry - first would be patterned paper, can't do without that. I also love rub-ons and ribbon!
Lisa
lacree2@aol.com
Sandy Rahlfs
rahlfs@cablerocket.com
My pantry staples are cardstock, patterned paper, ink, ribbons and alphabet stamps
Kimberly
scrappyviolett@gmail.com
The items I use to create every layout aremy trimmer, my basic grey magnetic mat and my pretty pink readers so I can see what I'm doing LOL :)
I am always in need of new inspiration and the format of this book sounds fun and helpful!
In my 'pantry' I ALWAYS have PP, CS, circle elements,inked edges.
Crossing my fingers that I am the lucky winner!
Barbara
beejayo@msn.com
Angie
myemailaccount1111@gmail.com
I always use a piece of cardstock, maybe ribbon and I seem to be using my punches a lot more often now.
Jennifer
jinglesells at gmail dot com
Patterned paper, ink, and then it sort of goes from there! LOL!
cardstock, pattern paper, and sticky squares. Other than that things change to what I have to use at the time.
gleaker@gmail.com
Melissa
Ami
galarrison@yahoo.com
I've so been wanting this book but haven't picked up extra mags since Michael's stopping allowing coupons to be used on magazines and books - I would SO LOVE to win this! My pantry staples always include cardstock, patterned paper, adhesive, and Cricut title or other fun embellishment! My albums will "thank you" for the new inspiration should I win!!
My "pantry" items would be glue, cardstock, patterned paper,punches,stickers, and some kind of title(alphabet cut outs, alphabet stickers,etc.)and I almost forgot photos, and scissors.
Sharla Schimmoeller
SharlaAnn@hotmail.com
My pantry items are card stock, glue, ink, brads, love to use acrylic paints.
Antonia
paulandantonia5@gmail.com
The only supplies I *always* use are pictures of me and my husband. Since it's just the two of us, that is what I scrapbook about!
Thank you!
Lesley Fan
lesleymfan@gmail.com
My scrapbook pantry includes cardstock, quickutz alphabets, dimensional stickers and lots of books and magazines!
Carmen - bloggy at cnuland dot com
Pantry includes cardstock, adhesives, punches, stamps and ink, ribbons and embellishments.
Paper, paper, and more paper. Rubber stamps for different designs.
Linda Peterson
craftylin1968@aol.com
Shelley
s_prain@hotmail.com
Pantry includes patterned paper, cardstock, adhesives, Fiskars portable trimmer, punches, ribbons, eyelets, stamps and ink pads. I often use Quickutz alphabets and punches to embellish my layouts.
The main things in my pantry are cardstock, flowers, brads and PP although there a lot of other special things too LOL
themasontribe@inspire.net.nz
Linda Rumsey
linda.rumsey@tiscali.co.uk
Good quality scissors, lots of colourful ribbons,stickers and rub-ons.
In my pantry you'll always find my paper trimmer, scissors, a pencil to make measuring marks, and adhesive. These are the items I'm always looking for on my busy desktop.
Hi, in my scrap pantry, I have Bazzill cardstock, lots of flowers, buttons, ribbon, ink, my white gel pen, and punches (I esp love the border punches). I have tons of stuff, but those are my go-to items :)
Michelle V.
maezy16@hotmail.com
I have been using my Silhouette a lot lately. From simple little letters cut out to more detailed designs. I love that machine!!
My pantry staples are cardstock, ink, and punches.
j_lynn2 at comcast dot net
Jennifer Tarver
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