American Crafts Studio Blog: So Grateful Week Guest Designer: Christine Newman

Our talented guest designer for So Grateful Week is Christine Newman - Blog: Christine Newman | Instagram: @listgirl | Twitter: @listgirl | Pinterest: @listgirl

Short bio: Hello! My name is Christine Newman and I'm known in the scrapbooking world as "listgirl". I love to tell my life stories with photos and pretty papers. I live in Southern California with my husband Todd and our cat Noodle. I work full-time as a financial analyst for a high-tech company. I love to eat, which means I try to workout as often as possible to offset my intake. I also love to read, knit/crochet, make cards, stamp, sew, and get my hands into anything crafty! I started scrapbooking in 2008 as a way to do something with all the photos accumulating on my computer. My favorite AC product is definitely patterned papers. Although die cuts are a close second!

GRATEFUL FOR US by Christine Newman

Tip: Use white cardstock to cut out shapes with the Silhouette or punches, then fill the shapes with patterned papers. It's a great way to use lots of different patterned papers.

Supplies: Autumn Crisp (366518) - Walnut Paper, Cardstock (71081) - 12x12 White, Autumn Crisp (366527) - Oakleaf Red Thickers, Autumn Crisp (366521) - Willow Paper, Autumn Crisp (366515) - Acorn Paper, Autumn Crisp (366516) - Maple Paper, Autumn Crisp (366519) - Park Paper, Autumn Crisp (366517) - Cherry Paper, Autumn Crisp (366522) - Grove Paper

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SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP CARD by Christine Newman

Tip: Use letter stickers and typed journaling cut into strips to make easy sentiments on cards.

Supplies: Autumn Crisp (366521) - Willow Paper, Autumn Crisp (366524) - Poplar Paper, DIY Shop (369056) - Gold Glitter Tape, Shimelle (368164) - Letter Stickers

FURRY FRIENDSHIP by Christine Newman

Tip: Create a centered composition on a layout by cutting a piece of patterned paper with big patterns and adhering it to the center of the cardstock background. This is great for vertical compositions.

Supplies: Shimelle (368152) - Haynes Paper, Shimelle (368151) - Baxter Paper, Shimelle (368156) - Leavitt Paper, Shimelle (368158) - Dowdy Paper, Shimelle (368145) - Herschel Paper, Shimelle (368157) - Granville Paper, Shimelle (368143) - Earhart Paper, Shimelle (368165) - Dimensional Stickers, Shimelle (368175) Wood Veneer, Shimelle (368164) - Letter Stickers, Stitched (368977) - Shaped Paper Clips, Stitched (368983) - Painted Rub-On Transfer Sheets, Stitched (368975) - Die Cut Acrylic Shapes, Autumn Crisp (366536) - Oak Matte Puffy Accents, Autumn Crisp (366534) - HIckory Decorative Paper Clips, DIY Shop (369055) - Gold Twine, DIY Shop (369056) - Gold Glitter Tape, DIY Shop (369065) - Bulk Rhinestones

SO GRATEFUL MINI ALBUM by Christine Newman

Tip: Keep it simple by making all the page designs the same. Use different papers and accents, but the same design will make the project look cohesive.

Supplies: DIY Shop (369047) - Mercantile Tags, DIY Shop (369055) - Gold Twine, DIY Shop (369056) - Gold Glitter Tape, Autumn Crisp (366521) - Willow Paper, Autumn Crisp (366515) - Acorn Paper, Autumn Crisp (366516) - Maple Paper, Autumn Crisp (366519) - Park Paper, Autumn Crisp (366517) - Cherry Paper, Autumn Crisp (366522) - Grove Paper, Autumn Crisp (366524) - Poplar Paper, Autumn Crisp (366536) - Oak Matte Puffy Accents, Shimelle (368165) - Dimensional Stickers

GRATEFUL TO LIVE HERE by Christine Newman

Tip: Grid layouts are always in style and simple to create. Fill each part of the grid with photos or papers/accents.

Stop by these social media sites to check out more of Christine's fabulous creations: Blog: Christine Newman | Instagram: @listgirl | Twitter: @listgirl | Pinterest: @listgirl