The (so so talented!) Guest Designer of the Week is Lisa Dickinson! She created some absolutely fabulous layouts, cards, and a sweet gift card box to show off the new Peachy Keen line.
Supplies: 12x12 Cardstock White (71081) - AC Cardstock, Gee Whiz Paper (35383) - Peachy Keen, Mother Always Says Paper (35388) - Peachy Keen, Good Golly Gee Paper (35375) - Peachy Keen, Easy Peasy Paper (35382) - Peachy Keen, My Darling Paper (35390) - Peachy Keen, Heavens to Betsy Paper (35387) - Peachy Keen, Easy As Pie Paper (35393) - Peachy Keen, You're A Peach Paper (35381) - Peachy Keen, Super Swell (42193) - Remarks, Fellow Fog (53175) - Thickers, Twist (72008) - Delights, Shout (72009) - Delights, Lovely Lady (78047) - Details
"I had such a hard time deciding which of the cute Peachy Keen papers to use first, so I opted to use several of them on this patchwork page! To begin, I lightly traced a heart in pencil on my page, which would serve as the base for my photos. Then I cut lots of 1" squares to fill the space across the page, trimming those near the heart to outline that shape. I added machine stitching to define the edges of the heart and topped off my title block with the Delights & Details embellishments."
"When I find design that works for me (like the grid I mentioned above!) I like to use it a lot! It makes my creating go that much faster when I don't have reinvent the wheel each time I sit down at my craft table. To make these two cards, I used a 9-square grid just like my page design. I cut 1.5" squares from various patterned papers as my base (the coordinating Peachy Keen patterns made this super easy!) and then added a few simple embellishments to finish them off. This card design is ideal for using up scraps - put one together the next time you finish a page by using your leftovers!"
"This simple metal gift card box is easily dressed up with some patterned paper and a homemade paper bow. The double-sided Peachy Keen papers are perfect for making bows, because even the interior side of the loops looks wonderful! Add a matching tag, and you have a beautifully-wrapped gift to give to someone special."
Want to know a little bit more about Lisa? Read on!
How did you get started scrapbooking?
I was introduced to scrapbooking when a friend took me to a Creative Memories party back in 1998. I was immediately hooked on preserving my photos & stories and I've been addicted ever since!
I was introduced to scrapbooking when a friend took me to a Creative Memories party back in 1998. I was immediately hooked on preserving my photos & stories and I've been addicted ever since!
What would you say your scrapbooking “style” is?
I think my style is constantly evolving, but that's what I love about creating. Right now, I my pages are simple, casual, and a bit eclectic.
What is your favorite technique?
Though it used to scare me, I am starting to love stamping more and more as I experiment with it.
When do you find time to scrap?
I usually have a bit of time during the day while my kids are in school, and often I scrap after they have gone to bed.
On average, how long does it take you to complete a project?
While I rarely complete a page in one sitting (I like to let a design "rest" and reevaluate it throughout the day), a typical page would probably take me an hour to complete, start to finish.
What is your favorite thing about American Crafts?
I love that the American Crafts collections are always full of color, pattern, and FUN! The color schemes never fail to make me happy and inspire me to create. And, like many other scrapbookers, I have a bit of an addiction to the Thickers. The variety of fonts, colors and textures is just unbeatable!
Make sure you visit Lisa's blog to see tons more inspiration!
Yay Lisa!!! I'm totally blown away by the projects you've shown here, wow. Amazing, all of them!
Posted by: Melanie | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 09:15 AM
awesome project...I love the layout with your camera...very cute. thanks for sharing
Posted by: Annette a. | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 09:37 AM
Love all your layouts as always!!
Posted by: Kristin | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Fabulous work(as always)!
Posted by: Mindy | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Wow. These are absolutely amazing!
Posted by: Becky Williams | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Wow, love her uses of die cuts!
Posted by: Tiffany Johnson | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Absolutely amazing projects!!!!! T4S
Posted by: Lindy | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:26 AM
this are fabuous, lisa!
Posted by: mandie | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM
OMG these are so cute! I want to go home and start scrapbooking! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: thuy | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM
beautiful projects Lisa!!!!
Posted by: rkokes | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I've always loved Lisa's style and these projects are no exception! Gorgeous.
Posted by: NancyD | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:36 AM
A combination of two of my all-time faves!
Lisa + American Crafts = AWESOMEness
Posted by: Barb | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:39 AM
wonderful work, Lisa!!
Posted by: waleska | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM
love these layouts lisa!!!
Posted by: Jenni Hufford | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 12:53 PM
lisa, you out did yourself. these projects + pages are AMAZING!
Posted by: sarah | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Awesome. Just awesome.
Posted by: Sara B. | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 01:50 PM
oh my.
these are fabulous.
Posted by: amy tangerine | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 02:03 PM
So beautiful Lisa! Absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Ronda P | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 02:44 PM
oy, I love Lisa, what a cutie she is! Love the "Me and My Camera" layout!
Posted by: Heathyr | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 03:46 PM
your work is beautiful :) the grid-like style's a fave of mine as well!
Posted by: graceincalifornia | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 04:19 PM
You are my faaaaaaaavorite designer right now...I just love your style!!! And PS (not to get personal)...all of your running is paying off! You look great in those teeny jeans in your photo! Keep going girl!
Posted by: TraceyA | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Love everything that you've posted here. I'll definitely be checking out your blog.
Posted by: Shawn Wenrich | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Very fun layouts and I love the way you used a little bit of everything in the patchwork layout.
Posted by: Jessica reyes | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 06:48 PM
GORGEOUS work, LOVE Lisa's designs.
Posted by: Leslie Ashe | Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 11:18 PM
WOW!!!!!
Totally Inspired today!
Posted by: {vicki} | Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 05:56 AM
you are my inspiration!! love it all!!!!!
Linda xo
Posted by: Linda Sobolewski | Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 09:46 AM
LOVE Lisa!! These projects are so fun and inspiring!!
Posted by: Amy H | Sunday, April 03, 2011 at 10:14 AM