December Daily Days 10 - 12 by Tonya Gibbs

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Hi you guys just wanted to give you an update on my December Daily.   I have prepared days 10 -12 for you guys as promised.  I will be back on Friday with the rest of the days. 

In my video for Day 6 I indicated that I wasn't happy with the way the lettering turned out on the Christmas Tree transparency.  So I modified it slightly.  Here is an updated picture.

I used Prima small canvas letters instead with my new Wink of Stella Clear glitter pen from Zig.  I really think this looks cleaner than the handwritten title.

I had a few extra scraps on my desk so I decided to use a Jenny Bowlin punch to add to the pearl trim. I love how these little banners just added a little life to the accent. Small things can make a big difference. 

Day 10:
Prompt today:  Use your phone apps to make your photos more interesting.

We took a trip to Disney World and most of the day was spent at work in the morning, then a road trip that afternoon.  So there really wasn't much to tell.  I decided to use one of the Journaling cards from the kit, and share a photo of a snowman ornament that I found at Downtown Disney. I also purchased the Rhonna Designs App for the Droid that day, so I played a little with the Snowman image in that app.  Oh btw - best photo editor app EVER!

 

Day 11
Prompt:  For days with extra photos make pocket pages, and fold outs.

 

 

Today, we went to the Magic Kingdom (LOVE me some Magic Kingdom)  Our trips are not all out races to get to rides, instead we float around and pay attention to the "details"  this page.  I wanted to document more than one photo, but I wanted the photos to be larger.  So I used two sheets of the patterned papers, and made a fold up.  On my card stock I used a Tim Holtz Sizzix Alterations Ornate On the Edge Die to create a pocket for additional photos.

 

Day 12:

Prompt:  Collect memorabilia or print facts from the Internet about interesting vacation sites.

 

 

This is a 16 foot Gingerbread house at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Walt Disney World.  AMAZING artistry and details galore.   I grabbed a brochure and used it to document some of the facts from this amazing structure. 

 

Here is a video walk through of these pages...

 

Well, I'm half way through the month, and I'm really enjoying this project. It is a lot of work, but I think it will be worth  the time investment.  It isn't too late to jump in on the fun.   If you are just starting to follow us on this journey, you can catch up with the other days by clicking the links below:

• First Post
• Days 1 - 5
• Days 6 - 9
• YouTube Play List with tutorials and project shares can be found here.  
• FlamingoScraps Facebook Wall
• Flamingo Scraps Blog 

Don't forget to share your December Journey with me on Facebook.  Please make sure you tag me in the post.

 

 

Thanks for stopping in today.

 

Tonya Gibbs

 

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December Daily Days 6-9 by Tonya Gibbs

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Our December Daily journey continues today with Days 6 - 9. (I was on vacation and didn't have time to create the pages for days 10 -12, so I will post them during the weekend!)  I'm using 25th and Pine from Basic Grey as my paper collection.

Each week I plan to share with you my progress. Hopefully this will encourage you to work along with me, and give you some ideas for your own journals.  I'm documenting my journey, here, and on YouTube.  For your convenience I've created a Play list on YouTube with tutorials and project shares  that may help kick start your own Daily Journals. 

I'm also including a few prompts below that will help you on days that stump you.

Day 6
I had several stories to tell on Day 6, from picking out my tree, to decorating, and  then the finished tree.   I decided this day needed to expand several pages.

Prompt 1. Use photo sleeves.   Use photo sleeves to add extra pages to your book. Photo sleeves are also a perfect way to tell that day's story without a lot of  overwhelming decorating so keep them in mind if you want to expand on the day, or keep the day simple. 

 

I started with the library pocket that we created in the December Ustream.   My journaling for all of the pages are on the tag that is inserted into the pocket.   On the back is the photo of  Kelly the Garden center manager at Ace Hardware where I buy my tree.  For the past 25 years Kelly has helped me find the perfect tree.  

 

 

This year I took Brighton with me to help us get the perfect one.   Then later that evening Brittany stuck around to help me decorate.   We were being super silly and I really enjoyed the time we spent together! These two photos were simply put into a photo sleeve.  No fuss!  

And here is the last page for day 6.  The decorated tree!

 

 

  

Day 7

Prompt 2. Collage print several photos on 1 4x6.
Day 7 we went to the Christmas Parade, and I took a lot of photos. I took these photos with my little point and shoot camera. The lighting was low and lots of fast moving objects, the pictures were not the best quality.  So I decided to collage print them onto 1 4x6.  You can use photo apps on your phone to make this simple.  Also online print services have a great options for this too.

 

Day 8
Prompt 3:  Look for interesting decorations when shopping.   My Mom and Dad and I went shopping today, and we found the Snowman Christmas tree in a restaurant.  I thought it was so clever that I wanted to document it as my day 8.  I included one of the small library pockets that we made in a YouTube video and tucked a small tag inside.  I added a clothespin with a snowflake on it for a pull element.

 

Day 9

 

Just started following us on this journey?  You can catch up with the other days by clicking the links below:  

• First Post
• Days 1 - 5
• YouTube Play List with tutorials and project shares can be found here.  
• FlamingoScraps Facebook Wall 
• Flamingo Scraps Blog 
   

Don't forget to share your December Journey with me on Facebook.  Please make sure you tag me in the post.

 

 

Thanks for stopping in today.

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 

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Christmas Daily - Recap

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In our November 4, Ustream I told everyone that we would work on our December Daily Journals TOGETHER.   To catch everyone up to speed, we created our covers.  The back covers are plain at this point, I may get inspired to add to them as we go. Here is a photo of the front and inside covers.

I have created a play list on my YouTube channel titled December Daily 2013, that includes tutorials, and the Nov. Ustream recordings.  Hopefully, this Playlist will provide an easy reference for you to follow along. 

> Click here to begin watching.

As a recap - we are using the beautiful 25th & Pine from Basic Grey for this year's journal. Kits are available at Flamingo Scraps  for $29.99.

In our December 2 Ustream, we will begin building week 1 of the journal.  Then follow me on my blog, and the Flamingo Scraps Facebook page, for weekly updates as I create my own journal.  Hopefully it will help inspire you to create your own.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya

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Persimmon Layout - Grandson

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Fall is probably my favorite season, we are coming off the hot days of summer, and the air starts to turn crisp and cool. The kids going back to school are full of excitement. Rich vibrant color pallets are everywhere. Even the sunrises have more drama.  All of these are great, but the best of all...it is FOOTBALL season! 

 

My son, Brighton, has played football since he was 7 years old. This year starts his second year at Varsity.  I'm going to miss those Friday night lights soon!  Every football game, my entire family rally at the game to cheer Brighton and his team mates to victory.  But the part that really just steals my heart is after the game, when everyone approaches the field. MY SON - always takes a moment to kiss and hug on his grandmothers!  ALWAYS without fail - in front of all of his friends.  Now trust me when I tell you that he does not smell like fresh linen or even roses, but it doesn't matter!  There is NOTHING better than a victorious SWEATY HUG.  I've never turned one down, and I never will!   

 

 

These moments happen fast and we often take them for granted. However, lately I've been reminded rather abruptly at how fast life moves, and those small moments can never be captured once missed. These women are the backbone of our families.  They are ALWAYS there and I mean ALWAYS! I love them both dearly, and to see that public display of affection from my child extended to his grandmothers - well I don't have to tell you about the tears that are rolling down my face, just typing this!  

 

 

 

The photo above is my Mother, Nama and the photo below is my Mother In-law, Nannie.  I have very few photos of these women less of my mother than Nannie, because she hates having her picture taken.   I uploaded these photos to Instagram and printed them from the gallery prints on Facebook.  So I decided to make them "insta" frames on my layout. 

 

 

 

 

For the layout, I wanted to use up the scraps of papers laying on my desk - reminants from last Monday's Ustream.  As you can see nothing on the layout is larger than 3x3. Most of these pieces many  would have tossed.   An interesting way to use up those tiny scraps is through your punches, die cuts, and electronic cutters.  Even the less than perfect punched pieces get used!  Layers are the perfect way to hide those imperfections, and when pooled together, the smaller pieces really make an impact.

 

 

 

 

Basic Grey's persimmon line really helps me capture the essence of fall! I love how the elements are bright colored and gender neutral.  I also love how Cosmo Cricket's new Glitter Adhesive sheets add a little sparkle without a mess!

 

I have recorded a process video showing step by step how this layout came together.

 

 

Thank you for stopping in today. I want to leave you with one bit of advice. Remember that you can never have too many photos-  Good lighting, raining day, doesn't matter - SNAP THE PHOTO!  You can never have too many, and 20 years ago we will look back at the fun surrounding that moment and not be so critical of the quality of the picture.

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 

Resources:

 

From Flamingoscraps.com

• BasicGrey - Persimmon - 6 x 6 Paper Pad
• BasicGrey - Persimmon - Die Cut Cardstock and Transparency Pieces
• Cosmo Cricket - Glitter Adhesive Sheets - Crystal Lake
• Jenni Bowlin Studio - Feathers - Vellum
• ColorBox - Surfacez - Multi-Surface Inkpads - Dolphin
• Prima Marketing Inc., Chalk Ink - Farmer's Jeans

Other:

• American Crafts - Ribbon Value Pack - Jute - 24 Spool
• Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Visual Artistry CITY CENTRAL (Ticket)
• Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Seamless Experience (Stitch)
• Advantus - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Tiny Attacher
• Ranger - Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
• EK Success - Paper Shapers - Slim Profile - Edger Punch - Zig Zag Chain
• EK Success - Paper Shapers - Nesting Punch - Scallop Circle 1 1-2"
• Fiskars - Limited Edition - Squeeze Punch - Large - Leaf it to Me, CLEARANCE
• Sizzix - Originals Die - Jewelry - Die Cutting Template - Large - Hearts, Primitive 3
• Heidi Swapp - Stencil - Honeycomb 6x6
• My Favorite Things Stamps - Dizzy Doily Die
• Kraft Cardstock
• Hymnal Pages
• Buttons
• Pale Blue Cardstock
• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Starburst Color Shot - 2 Ounce Jar - Glory of the Seas Gold
• Faber-Castell - Mix and Match Collection - Gesso 
• Liquitex - Yellow Oxide Ink



 

 

 

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Persimmon Mini Album - Ustream Sept. 9, 2013

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Thank you to everyone who participated in the Ustream on Monday night.  I made a mini album using the Persimmon Line from Flamingo Scraps. 

I'm going to use this little mini to document my fall activites.  The pages are open envelope pockets that are great for storing memorabilia and extra photos.  The photo frames are perfect for storing my Instagram uploads with a size of 3x3 and 2 1/2 x 2 1/2.

Here is a glimpse of each page in better detail than the Ustream showed.  As always let me know if you have any questions. 

 

 

 

Make sure to visit Flamingoscraps.com to purchase the products used in class. 



Persimmon Line from Basic Grey available in the store - click the image to purchase!

 

 



Cosmo Cricket Glitter Sheets - Crystal Lake
(LOOOOOVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE)  Click the image to purchase!



 

If you missed the ustream class - it is on my YouTube channel in two parts.

 

Here is Part 1

Here is Part II

 

 

Thanks again for all your support.

 

Tonya Gibbs

 

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Ustream Tonight - 8:30 est.

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I hope you can join me and Flamingo Scraps live tonight on Ustream. I will be creating with  the new Basic Grey Persimmon Line availble now in the Flamingo Scraps store!

Class begins at 8:30 est at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst. Join the crowd early!

We will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary on Ustream, and promise lots of fun.

We will do our best to record the class, but are at the mercy of Ustream.

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Multiple Looks - One Sketch

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During my last Ustream on June 3 (view it here) we created a layout using this sketch from Flamingo Scraps Designer,  Melissa Williams.

 

 

 

 

We took the sketch and made it masculine with the Heidi Swapp No limits and Vintage Chic collections, and Pink Paislee's Mistables.   Loved the look and texture of this multi photo layout, that celebrates my son's passion for football. 

 

Today I would like to share with you a layout that uses the same sketch in its feminine spirit using the Pink Paislee Hope Chest Collection. 

 

 

In this version I used gesso, masks, and sprays to soften the bold pattern of the paper and give the layout more texture.  I also adhered strips of linen and pieces of hymnal pages to the page for depth and added interest.

 

 

Layers of Maya Road and Webster's pages trims soften the page and give a pop of color that draws your eye to the photograph.   Additional elements were die cut from scraps of the paper collection to create layers around the photos.  The title was cut using the Silhouette Cameo. 

 

 

 

 

I love that both of these layouts look so different, but were based on the same sketch.   Have you created a layout using this sketch?  If so, please share it with me on the Flamingo Scrap's Facebook page.

 

Our next Ustream will be broadcast on July 1 at 8:30 est. We will be celebrating Christmas in July. I figured if I started making Christmas ornaments in July I may have them ready for Christmas (HAAA).  Hope to see you there!

 

Supplies for both layouts can be found at: Flamingscraps.com. 

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Ustream Tonight - June 3

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Please join me & Flamingo Scraps tonight, Monday, June 3 at 8:30 pm est on Ustream, as I create a layout using this sketch shared by Flamingo Scraps Designer, Melissa Williams, earlier last week on the Flamingo Scraps Blog. 

This sketch is going to get a masculine twist when I use Heidi Swapp and Pink Paislee papers and embellies from Flamingo Scraps. We are going to talk about using things for an unexpected purpose, including embellishments, paper, and the sketch.

Make sure you join the crowd, http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst early.

There will not be a kit this month. As always, we will do our best to record the show for those who can't make it live.

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NSM - Sale at Flamingo Scraps

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In honor of National Scrapbook Month, Flamingo Scraps is hosting a month long coupon sale! 

Visit Flamingo Scraps' National Scrapbook Month Sales at FlamingoScraps.com! Take 30% off selected manufacturers and categories by watching for our Design Team's special coupons!  You can check the members' blogs and their and our Facebook Pages for the code for the day!
 

Sale items	Coupon code	Beginning Date	End Date
10% off cart total	cindy10off	2013-05-05	2013-05-31
30% off all Prima and trims & laces	tonyaprimatrims	2013-05-26	2013-05-31
30% off Maya Road	kathleenmaya30	2013-05-22	2013-05-29
30% off Webster's & Tim Holtz	ramonawebsterstim30	2013-05-19	2013-05-26
30% off Pink Paislee	melissapinkpaislee30	2013-05-15	2013-05-22
30% off all flowers	erinflowers30	2013-05-12	2013-05-19
30% off Heidi Swapp	aliciaheidi30	2013-05-08	2013-05-15
30% off all metal	abigailmetal30	2013-05-05	2013-05-12

See Flamingo Scraps for coupon restrictions. 

Please make sure you are subscribed to the Flamingo Scraps Newsletter and Like them on Facebook for up to date information

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May 6th Ustream Kit

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I hope you can join me and Flamingo Scraps on Monday, May 6 at 8:30 EST for a live Ustream class. The class is free to join, but if you want to create the project with me, a kit is available for sale at Flamingoscraps.com.

 

Bookmark the Ustream Channel Address http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst

 

 

The kit is $25.99 and includes :

 

 

1 Maya Road Clutch Purse Chipboard Album

6 12×12 sheets of Pink Paislee Hope Chest paper

¼ package Hope Chest Paper Goods (ephemera)

1 Hope Chest butterfly clip

1 piece sewing pattern tissue

1 18” length Maya Road TuTu Tulle, Vintage Beige

1 18” length Maya Road TuTu Tulle, Seafoam Blue 1 18” length Maya Road Small Organza Rose Trim, Sand

1 18” length Webster’s Pages Petite Ruffled Trim, Gold

1 Maya Road Burlap Rose, Cream

1 FabScraps Chipboard Little Girl

½ package Jenni Bowlin Flatbacks, Reader

Assorted Prima Flowers

Flatback pearls, fasteners, trinkets

Here is a walk through video of the kit:

 

We will attempt to record the class for those who can't watch it live.

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Secret Crush - Layout

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Ustream on February 4.  If you missed it, you can watch it here. Save the date for our next class on March 4, at 8:30 EST.

 

Today, I'd like to follow up with a layout that I created with some of the other products in the Pink Paislee's Secret Crush Line.  All of these products are available in the store while supplies last.   Many of these products used on this layout were included in the class kit. This layout was a fun way to use up those extra pieces.

 

Kenny and I  met in high school, dated for about 5 years, and on February 10, we will celebrate our 23rd Wedding Anniversary.  The ephemera pack and and the photograms in the Secret Crush line reminded me of my high school crush, so I decided to take that approach to the layout. 

 

Flamingo Scraps: Pink Paislee Secret Crush Paper, Ephemera Pack, Note Cards, Cardstock Stickers,  Photograms, File Folder tabs; Heidi Swapp - Color Shine Tinsel; Fab Scraps Chipboard - Decorative Hinge.  Other:  Tim Holtz Tissue Tape - Sketchbook, Tiny Attacher ; Gesso; Martha Stewart Doily Border Punch; Stamp'n Up Envelope Die.  

 

I remember my high school love notes to Kenny were always decorated with hearts,  arrows, XOXOXO,  lips (some were kissed),  and those  "True Love Always" grids with our initials were all over them. I would spend every class period writing him a note, so I could give it to him when we changed classes.  I still have the notes he wrote back to me.  They are tucked away in a shoe box at the top of my closet.  He found them the other day and began reading them. He was shocked I still had them after all these year. I have to admit, I blushed a little while he re-read them.

 

My mission was to make my layout match those love notes.  I started with a 4x6 photo of him I took last year. I layered the stickers, file tabs, hearts and arrows around the photo making sure all the love titles were visible.   I dry brushed gesso in some places to break up all the "pink", and I also added a gessoed border to the photo.  Tim Holtz Tissue Tape from his Sketchbook Collection offered spots of  "romantic script" to this sea of white and pink.   

For my journaling, I decided to use a piece of scrap from the paper collection to make an envelope.  I used a Fab Scraps decorative hinge chipboard cut that was sprayed with the new Heidi Swapp Color Shine Tinsel to anchor the thin arrow on the left.  I also sprayed the tinsel onto the background and let it drip down the paper. For the title, I used some fabric Thickers in pink that I got from Flamingo Scraps a while back. Since we have been together for so long, I decided the title should be "My Love Story".

 

 

I love how  this layout reminds me so much of those notes I wrote so many years ago. 

 

If you make a project using this line, please share it on the Flamingo Scraps Facebook page.  Be sure to tag me in the post so that I see it. I love to see your creations.

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogpsot.com

 



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Prima - Tea Thyme Layout

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I'm really excited today to share with you a layout I created of my sweet angel niece Addie.  We bumped into her and her daddy at dinner the other night, and this was her leaning over the seat to talk to Brighton and I.  She is just so sweet. 

 

I used the Prima Tea Thyme collection for this layout. 

 

 

The Tea Thyme paper is so feminine and offers the perfect backdrop for little Addie's smiling face.  I love layering 6x6 papers to create 12x12 layouts.  The smaller papers offer a nice frame and draw your eye to the photo.  Some vintage and new Prima flowers were used to create the spray, and the wooden Tea Thyme pieces offer great texture.

 

Most of the supplies used in this layout are available for purchase at FlamingoScraps.com.    Flamingo Scraps has graciously offered me a coupon code to extend to my followers for 50% off your Prima order between now and Dec. 25, 2012.   Below is the coupon with the details. 

 

 

I hope you guys can take advantage of the sale, and stuff your stocking with some awesome Prima goodness.

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

Lead Educator, FlamingoScraps.com

 

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Ustream Live Tonight - Oct. 1

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I can not believe it has been a month since our first  Ustream class.  This month has really been amazing with so much support from our scrappy community.  Wow is all I can say, and Thank you!

I hope you can join us again on Monday, October 1 at 8:30 EST live on Ustream, as  I create this interactive mini.


 

(The sample was made with Prima's Fairy Belle; however, I will be using Rondelle in the class.)

Make sure you join the crowd at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gibbst   to gain easy access to the class.  We are going to try and record the show for those who have schedule conflicts.

Flamingo Scraps was offering a kit for this class - but it sold out in less than 6 hours (WOW) - this made me feel so good.   If  you are still interested in a kit - please email flamingoscraps@yahoo.com. If enough people show an interest, Suzanne has agreed to reorder. Kit prices were $24.99 and included domestic shipping, there is a discount shipping rate for international buyers.

Supplies in addition to the kit that will be used:
Black Cardstock (2) sheets
Prima Distress Tool
Gesso or Modeling Paste
Brick Stencil
Masking Tape (or scotch tape)
Adhesive

Also - Don't forget that Flamingo Scraps is hosting a Design Team Call -  Click here for details.  Submissions need to be sent by 6 p.m. EST Oct. 20. 

Thank you again for all your support.   If you missed the last class, you can watch it here.

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