Quick post! Just wanted to share a couple of images with you, especially for the people that got puzzled when I mentioned "CD Calendar", what did I mean by that?

These are called CD calendars because they are meant to fit a CD CASE. All you do is grab a CD case, force it around and use it as a stand, like this 2009 example using the Hybrid Magic 11 template:

There are also "cd cases" made specially for these calendars, they are sturdier and look a little better, I have given one to each grandparent :) My whole family await anxiously for these every year.

I like them too and I have decided I want to see more of them so I decided to put them up on the "clothes' line" on top of my scrapping area ;)

Usually I keep my latest layout in there, but isn't this cute????

Anyway, I better stop admiring my 2009 calendars and get back to working on my 2010 ones ;)

P.S.I have an amazing kit release for you next week with a HUGE freebie, I can't wait!!!!!

The 2010 calendar templates  have been ready for a week and I was hoping to get my own calendars finished to show you but between a naughty printer, sick kids and being really busy, they are not quite ready, but soon! In the meantime why don't you give it a try and let me see what you come up with. Here are my new 2010 Templates:

A CD Case Calendar:

A ROUND CD calendar:

I have been doing a lot of mini CD albums and they are SO much fun that I decided I am doing a CD calendar. You can still use a CD case as a stand but I think these round pages will look good anywhere you display them, will show my finished project to you as soon as I fix my printer.

And since my printer is having hiccups (what is a hybrid scrapper to do without her printer) I have created a 4x6 version of my mini calendar. This way, I can print my calendar anywhere and assemble it at home :) and I love the new cuts:

The front cover is shorter so it shows a little of the creative cuts. I can't wait to put one of these together.

and this last one I created for my CT member Lia, just for fun:

cute isnt it? I love these tiny things! everything is 20% off today!

Now, I KNOW you are waiting for this part so let me share the FREEEBIES hehehe

My usual 2010 calendar stamps with a grungy/vintage look in English and this time I included Portuguese in the same download:

Enjoy!!!!

I have also decided to post last year's A4 Calendar freebies in one download, in case you are new to the blog:

these are VERY popular, fun, quick and easy and if you do run out of time to put your calendars together, they are a great alternative!! Here is an example by Cathy using both freebies and one example by me showing last year's calendar already folded:

(click for larger)

Lastly, if you are a newsletter subscriber, check your inbox for this:

The template includes a 2010 calendar stamp, but I highly recommend it to create a month by month diary like the above photo. I didn't create a calendar stamp like that because there are many around the digiworld already. I especially love this one by Leora, which is the one I used in my example.

I have more to share but this post is already so full of images I will wait :) In the meantime, happy scrapping!

This week Pencil Lines teamed up with the gals at The Next Step. It was a lot of fun putting my spooky treat layout together, specially using ribbons from May Arts, they are super creative. But we forgot to use "treats" (basically candy wraps) in our layouts... oops :) It still was a great collaboration. Here is my page:

I folded and stitched the big orange May Arts ribbon on top of the red one, which was so perfect for the page and theme :)

Papers, journaling sticker and journaling paper from Fancy Pants' Trick or Treat Collection by Michelle Coleman, Making Memories tiny alphas.

If you are wondering about this week's free template, we didn't forget you!

Click on above image for download.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hi everyone, the week is flying by, today I have just a quick layout share :) I created this one for the Fancy Pants Blog:

Couldn't get a good shot of this one for some reason, but here are some close up photos:

Everything from Michelle Coleman's Trick or Treat Collection except ribbon from About a Boy and I think there are some extra buttons from On a Whimsy.

I am not really happy about the white border, and with the magic of digital I removed it to see if I was right:

I actually like the page without the border better and will think twice before playing like that again :P

Have a great weekend!

Last year I made a mini calendar for the September'08 Issue of the Digital Artist Magazine. It turned out beautifully! The calendar sits next to my computer and I adore looking at it, I am sad it is almost over. I have already started work on a new project, but for those that didn't try this one last year, I have updated the calendar and am selling the template with 50% off the regular price, I have done the same to last years' CD Calendar:

Mini Hybrid Calendar Step by Step

Step 1. Create your calendar pages digitally using the templates, just add photos and papers and "clip" to provided layers.

I have printed mine on double sided matte paper and included a simple design on the back, just to make the pages pretty when turned:

Step 3. Recycle a cardboard box (I have used a diaper box). Peel of any packaging or covering sheet to show a little of the corrugated board underneath (optional).

Step 4. Fold the piece of cardboard into a triangle and secure with double sided tape.

Step 5. Punch holes through the top. You can do them all at once if you have a crop-a-dile, or if one is not available, mark the hole placement and do one hole at the time.

Step 6. Embellish your pages (optional, but oh so fun!)

All done! Easy Peasy, right? :)

Notes:
•    When creating your digital pages, don’t forget to include a plain paper or "paint" under your text to improve readability, especially when using patterned paper.
•    As mentioned, I have printed this project on double sided matte paper so there is print on both sides of the calendar page.
•    I do not recommend the addition of ribbons to the rings of this project because it would make it too hard to flip the pages every month (it would look cute though hehe).
•    The biggest advantage of doing this digitally is that you can create a couple of different albums to give to family and friends without having to do each design by hand from scratch.

Digital supplies
Hybrid Scrapbooking Magic no.10 - Mini calendar
Chasing Rainbows kit by Michelle Coleman
Fonts are Augie and Peach Fuzz.

Physical supplies:
Double sided matte paper by Epson.
Chipboard alpha by American Crafts.
Flower, pearl and rhinestones by Kaisercraft.
Buttons and frost ribbon by Doodlebugs Designs.
Green ribbon by Love, Elsie.

I hope you have enjoyed this mini calendar and little step by step. Now I will get back to working on a new version of this cutie :)

Watch this space for new calendar templates and the free calendar stamps, coming on Tuesday.

xoxo

Was that fun or what?? I had a great time visiting the blogs on the hop, so much inspiration available online it is mind boggling. So, let me announce the winners on this little corner, firstly, a 10 dollar coupon to my store:

ellen s

October 16. 2009 18:25

thanks! Happy Birthday Pencil Lines!

and a Lucky lucky girl getting a coupon to Designs by Lili in the middle of a super sale, now, that's good timing:

Melina Borrero

October 17. 2009 04:48

So cool to see your site

That's the beauty of random drawings, paper girls getting digital goodies hehehe, I hope you enjoy and either give digital a try or print these goodies out for a hybrid adventure.

Congratulations girls! Check your inbox for your coupon.

Have you enjoyed the Pencil Lines Third birthday celebrations this weekend? My oh my, the blog is bursting with inspiration, I am loving all the new posts with stunning layouts and step by steps. It is awesome! What about the blog hop? Also a lot of fun to visit all those blogs isn't it? Cant wait to see the winners announced.

To top it off we didn't stop our normal schedule either, we have a new sketch this week, with an amazing announcement at the bottom that I have a little part of, scroll down and don't miss it.

Here is this week's free template for all:

Here is my page with all Cosmo Cricket goodness, our sponsor this month:

A little closer:

Winners of the blog hop will be announced tomorrow, see you soon!

I am playing the Pencil Lines blog hop twice! This time offering a 10 dollar coupon for Designs by Lili. Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win and then hop on to Anna's blog to see what she is up to!

Make sure to check the previous post for a chance to win another 10 dollar coupon for my store.

You have until Sunday night to leave your comment on both posts, I will announce the random winners on Monday.

Update. Sorry, comments closed! Winners will be announced soon.

Hi everyone, it is Pencil Lines third birthday and we are doing a pass the parcel game, or a blog hop, I am giving away a 10 dollar coupon to my store! All you have to do is leave us a message here and then go check the next blog and so forth :)

Next up on the blog hop is Sue, stop by her blog to see what she is giving away.

Here's a blinkie if you would like to help spread the word. Just save to your computer and upload to your blog and favourite forums:

We have a great weekend of celebrations on the Pencil Lines blog, be sure to check all blogs involved :)

Update. Sorry, comments closed! Winners will be announced soon.

I was so happy to have Ann-Marie as guest in September, she did an amazing job with the kits and is such a sweetie, but it is now time to let her go and announce a new guest to my Creative Team. I meet this girl on my very first Creative Team (it was for Dani Mogstad) and I was a little tickled when she showed me her pages and interest in being a guest on my CT. Please welcome Melinda to the blog: 

Here what she had to say:

I'm a SAHM to 5 kids ages 13 to 4. DH and I have been married for 19 years, and we live in the beautiful state of Colorado. I've been a scrapbooker for 12 years, and a digital scrapper for over 5 years. I love hybrid scrapping because it combines my love of digital and the need for some texture you can touch too. Michelle and I met on a creative team several years ago, and it has been fun watching her blossom as a designer as well as an awesome scrapper. Her designs fit my typical scrapping style and they are always a pleasure to work with.

aww thanks Melinda! You can read more about Melinda on her blog and see some more of her pages here.

Here are a couple more of Melinda's layouts with my designs, using Sunny Afternoon and Painted Alpha:

Here is two using my Playing with Paper set 15:

I love that she used both templates to create matching pages, just what I love to do on my own albums!

I usually I invite my guests at the beginning of the month and give them 15 days to play with the new goodies before announcing them here, but because I was away Melinda didn't have that time so watch this space for a future post showcasing whatever she comes up with.

Would you like to be the next guest on my Creative Team and win a 10 dollar certificate + ALL new releases? Just show me your pages using my designs, leave a link on this blog or send me an e-mail on michelle (at) withlovebymushy.com.