PMU - Class 1 Giveaway WINNER!

Hey everyone!  Thanks for your comments.  It's so nice to hear how much people love PageMaps.  The lucky winner of a free spot in PMU Class 1 is ...

Congratulations Dana!  Please email me at lghahary(at)cevant(dot)com and I will get you all set up for your free class. 

PageMaps - PMU Class 1 Giveaway!

Hey everyone!  Remember not too long ago I posted about a new adventure my dear and BRILLIANT friend Becky Fleck created called PageMaps U?  If you haven't had a chance to check out the freebie mini class at PageMaps I suggest you run (not walk) your fingers right over and click HERE to see what it's all about.  This little nugget is just a small taste of the sketch classes being offered at PageMaps U and I am proud to be one of the teachers in this first four-week session! Here's a little peek at some of what's included in that class:

Registration begins October 1st for Class 1 but before it starts, you have a chance to win a free spot right here on my blog!  Just post a comment about why you use PageMaps sketches and we'll give away the spot on September 30th. Super easy! And even if you don't win this freebie spot, this is a class you won't want to miss!

PageMaps U - FREE Trial Class

Calling all sketch fans!  If you love sketches as much as I do then do I have news for you!  My fabulous friend Becky Fleck, creator of PageMaps, has launched a brand new education program called PageMaps U.  Becky will be offering both scrapbooking and cardmaking classes that will offer exclusive sketches, easy to follow how to instructions, coordinating cutting files, and so much more! 

Registration for the first PageMaps U scrapbooking class will begin October 1st.  However, Becky wanted to give you a little sneak peek at what PageMaps U classes will offer with a totally FREE mini class.  The mini class is just a glimpse as to what the full classes will offer.  You can find this free mini class right here. 

Yours truly contributed a layout and video for the first class that begins on October 1st.  I had so much fun working with Becky's sketch and exclusive cutting files.  I hope you take a moment on this gorgeous fall afternoon to check out PageMaps U and see what it's all about.

PageMaps - September Reveal + a New website!

Hey sketch fans, have you been over to PageMaps today? It's the first of the month and we all know what that means—new sketches (and card sketches, too)! But this month there's even more. A fresh, new look and loads of wonderful changes have taken place behind the scenes over the past month, and all of them were revealed today. From "click to enlarge" artwork to the new PageMaps U education program, I invite you to stop by PageMaps and check them out!

This month I created both a layout and a card.  Here's a look at the layout sketch I was given and the layout that I created ...

 

I took advantage of the blank space in the lower right corner below the photos to create a little super hero scene using fantastic products from the Amy Locurto Superhero collection for Pebbles.  These papers and embellishments are just TOO cute and perfect for my "super" little guy, Brandon.  I used die cut stars using the Potpourri Die Set by Becky Fleck for Spellbinders.  They had just the right whimsical feel for this fun layout. 

I loved the idea of a hidden journaling tag as sometimes there is just not enough room on my layout for journaling or it doesn't quite work with the design.  I popped up the orange patterned paper with dimensional adhesive leaving room for the tag to easily slide in and out.

I also created a card for this month's reveal.  Here's a look at the card sketch I was given and the card I created ...

I loved the little rows of embellishments on the sketch and decided to recreate that look using several rows of hanging tags cut using the Charmed I'm Sure Die Set by Becky Fleck for Spellbinders.  I cut several different tags from the I Heart Summer collection 6x6 Paper Pad by Simple Stories.  I tied each row with baker's twine and added my sentiment to my heart tags using Basic Grey Micro Monogram Stickers in white and colored with a red Copic marker. 

Supplies used (click images for links):

PageMaps - May Layout + VIDEO

Hey all!  Today I have both a layout and video to share with you using a brand new sketch by Becky Fleck for the May edition of PageMaps.  This month is extra special as Becky is celebrating PageMaps 7th Anniversary.  I am using the "On The Border" dies from Becky and Spellbinders for this layout.  Be sure to watch the video as I give a few tips on how to create longer border strips using smaller dies.

Here's a look at the sketch that I was given and the layout that I created.

I used the new 24/SEVEN collection by Simple Stories on this layout and it is just a perfect pairing for these photos of my son Darian checking out the view on top of the Empire State Building in NYC.  I used four different types of borders on my layout - notebook, pinking, postage stamp, and scallop - in addition to layering my paper strips to really spice things up a bit and add lots of visual interest.

There are tons of fun embellishments included in this collection - layered stickers, chipboard, brads - just to name a few.  I put them to work on my layout and created a few layered embellishments clusters for some fun details.

Here's the video I created to go along with this layout ... 

There is a fun challenge associated with my layout so be sure to head on over to the PageMaps blog and check it out.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used (click images for links):

InLinkz.com

PageMaps - February Layout

Happy Saturday!  Yesterday was the first of the month and that means a brand new set of PageMaps sketches by Becky Fleck along with it.  I am so thrilled to be on the design team for PageMaps and had a really fun sketch to work with this month that features the new You Are Here dies created by Becky for Spellbinders.

Here's a look at the sketch that I was given and the layout that I created.

 

I loved the long vertical row of arrows along the left side of the page and recreated that look with a combination of arrows from the You Are Here die set and speech bubbles from the Say What die set.  I also added in some vellum printed arrow die cuts from Twine + Ink (exclusive to Two Peas In A Bucket).  I also added in a bit of tied twine and enamel dots from My Minds Eye for more details. 

To add another fun detail to my layout I replaced the "o" in "cousins" with one of the die cut arrows.  I placed the title on an envelope that houses a journaling card where I documented memories of this photo of my boys and their cousins during our annual family vacation this past summer.  To balance the red of my title below my photo I added a die cut tab (from the Address Book die set) in the same red polka dot paper along with another vellum die cut and red enamel dots above my photo. 

Be sure to visit Becky's website to view all of this month's sketches and examples by the fabulous PageMaps design team and guest designers. 

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PageMaps: NEW Spellbinders Dies by Becky Fleck!

Hi everyone!  I wanted to share some fun new PageMaps Spellbinders dies my amazing friend Becky Fleck is releasing at the CHA Winter show next week.  There will actually be six new sets debuted at the show, but here's a look at two of the sets "Say What?" and "Charmed, I'm Sure."

Aren't these dies just fantastic?  They are a great size for both scrapbookers and card makers.  The possibilities truly are endless.  I played with the "Charmed, I'm Sure" set along with some fun papers by Fancy Pants and created this layout of my sweet nephew Jack.

I used all of the different little charms along the bottom border of my photos hanging from some twin.  They were the perfect spot to add extra stickers and letters for Jack's initials and his date of birth.

To see other projects by a group of amazingly creative designers using both of these new sets head on over to the PageMaps blog today.  And be sure to let Becky know just how much you love them!  ;)

Supplies used (click images for links):

InLinkz.com