Breaking Down the Layout 3 - Creating Art with Silhouettes

It's time for another "Breaking Down the Layout". The layout below "All Boy" was a sample from the digital scrapbooking paper set: Different Strokes. This tutorial was a request from Dorothy Concia, so thank you Dorothy for asking about how to do it.

If you are receiving this post via the newsletter, you can see the tutorial on the YouTube Channel.

Breaking Down the Layout 3 - Creating Art with Silhouettes

Products used in this layout.

• Different Strokes Paper
• ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Silhouettes
• Naturally Neutral Paper
• Countryside Definitions Word Art Mini
• Autumn Jewel Collection Biggie

Fonts: Scorched Earth & Before the Rain

I almost forgot to mention... Scrap Girls is having a 30% off May Flowers Sale. If you are interested in doing this yourself, you can grab the supplies above at a nice sale price. ;)

Thanks so much and have a great week!

Merrick Collection

I'm sliding onto home on this one for Mother's Day. It's a favorite of mine. I love black and cream plus accent colors and this collection is accented in shades of rose and tan. Merrick was the name of a character in a book & I have always loved the name. It nods a touch to the Victorian era, with a more modern approach. Definitely feminine! I hope you enjoy it.

Merrick Collection Biggie

 

"Andi" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"You Know..." digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

 

"Sweet Addison" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"My Dutch Mom" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"Pleased" digital scrapbooking layout by Joyce Schardt

"Precious" digital scrapbooking layout by Anja De Dobbelaere

"Julie & Mark" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

Click on any of the images to be taken to the store to see them a little closer or to see the list of all the products used to make them. The lists are complete with links, making it easy for you to find the items.

 Have a lovely weekend!

Vote & Win a Collection

I have been asked many times about my ever-changing blog titles. I change them for something new, to give some ideas for scrapbook page titles and because I like things to match. Recently someone asked if I had a gallery of all the past titles. I didn't, but I do now! You can see them on my Facebook Page.

Since I did that,  I thought we might have some fun & let you choose your favorite to win a Collection Biggie. (Any, not just the title you chose) Plus maybe I can get my likes up a little bit? You are not obligated to do that, but thank you very much if you have the time.

 

If you don't have Facebook, you can post a comment to this blog post and I will enter your name into the group. Scrap Girls Product Designers & Management are not eligible, but all other staff members are welcome.

Have fun & I hope you win!

Queen's Day in the Netherlands

In celebration for Queen's Day in the Netherlands (April 30th), enjoy this fun set of 12 old chipped digital scrapbooking crown charms in various colors. Perfect for an added touch of color to your layouts.

This year (2013) is quite special as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands will abdicate her throne in favor of her son Prince Willem Alexander. This charm set was made in memory of the occasion.  Use them for the royalty in your family.

Old Crown Charms Embellishments by Brandy Murry

Now on SALE through April 30th at 35% OFF on these and everything else in the store!

When I saw these pictures of Lilly with her bear having her tea party, it reminded me of a time when I also loved a bear. That bear was named "Honey"..I know real original right? LOL Those times were certainly much simpler than having to be all grown up. As kids all we want to do is get big, but when we get there often times we wish we could go back, even for just a little while. I hope one day when Lilly is grown up, this will mean a little more to her than just a cute crown on her bear.

Feel free to use the poem in your personal scrapbooks.

 When My Bear was the King  

Looking back and remembering,

Seems like almost a dream.

To a time in my childhood

When my bear was the king.

Neither one of us perfect,

A tattered spot here and there.

I loved hard the crowned ruler,

That I called my bear.

Secrets, tea parties and

Books that we read.

And not once did you judge,

As you ruled from my bed.

I want to go back to

No worries or strife.

I want to go back

To the king in my life.

Now that I'm grown

I still like to dream...

My favorite memory is

When I was little &

my bear was the king.

Brandy Murry © 2013

Click on any of the images to be taken to the store to see them a little closer or to see the list of all the products used to make them. The lists are complete with links, making it easy for you to find the items.

Happy Queen's Day!

Frame Groups are back for Spring!

Frame Groups are back for Spring! As a follow up to the popular original Frame Group Embellishments, I hope you will also love the new set in soft spring colors.

You can twist, turn and duplicate these frames for many options. The set comes in 4 different spring colors: White, Yellow, Blue & Green. Packaged in PSD and PNG formats, the set also includes masks for mats and photos.
 

Frame Groups 2 Embellishments

Sample Layouts

"Family" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"Family" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"Family" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"Wedding" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

See also the original set: Frame Groups Embellishments

Frame Groups Embellishments

"Together" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"Wes" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

Click on any of the images to be taken to the store to see them a little closer or to see the list of all the products used to make them. The lists are complete with links, making it easy for you to find the items.

That is all I have for now. A few more weeks of school and I am beck designing full time. I can't even remember what that is like! But I know I am looking forward to it.  Have a great week & I hope you get some warm sun!

 

Good Basics Every Scrapbooker Can Use

Hi all! Or shall I say "Hallo allemaal!" (I need to practice my Dutch..lol) This week I am in between collections and thought I would add some of the things I've made for my own stash of goodies. Things that are a must have for me.

Brush Set: Erosion Biggie

The brush set was used in several collections, but mostly Petals. I really like this set a lot because it makes a great blender or eraser. I think I will find myself using this one as much as I do the dynamic background blenders.
 

I found myself using it in the erase mode mostly so that my photos blended into the layouts. See above the effect. They are also great for highlighting your journaling.


This set also come in a Commercial Version.

19 Hearts Alpha: Gold

The gold alpha I made in February for 19 Hearts and have just been so busy, I didn't get it out. Thankfully Joyce Schardt jumped in to help with the layouts & did a great job! (see her layouts below) She always bring a fresh perspective.
  

"Patience" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"Waiting on Springtime" digital scrapbooking layout by Brandy Murry

"Marvelous" digital scrapbooking layout by Joyce Schardt

"Erin & Nate" digital scrapbooking layout by Joyce Schardt

"Helping in the Garden" digital scrapbooking layout by Joyce Schardt

Click on any of the images to be taken to the store to see them a little closer or to see the list of all the products used to make them. The lists are complete with links, making it easy for you to find the items.

We are supposed to have a beautiful Sunday this weekend with lots of warm sun, I am looking forward to it! I hope you have a nice one too!