Mini Album Tutorial at Trinity Paper Arts

Hey Everyone! 

I'm sharing a chipboard mini-book tutorial over at the Trinity Paper Arts blog today. 

Check out the entire project here: 
http://trinitypaper.blogspot.com/

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Blog Hopping With Trinity Paper Arts & Clearsnap!

Welcome to the Clearsnap and Trinity Paper Arts Blog Hop!! 

Our Design Teams have "teamed up" to share layouts, projects, and more featuring Trinity Paper Arts' paper collections and Clearsnap's distinctive inks and accessories. From sports to summer and everything in between, kick your sandals off, grab a cold lemonade and enjoy the inspiration.   Hop along to each blog listed below and leave a comment.

http://clearsnap.blogspot.com
http://trinitypaper.blogspot.com
http://tamisanders.com/
http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/
http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/
http://www.arteypoemas.com/
http://www.kitsnbits.blogspot.com/
http://inmyblueroom.blogspot.com/
http://www.rukristin.blogspot.com/ ***You Are Here***
http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/
http://www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/
http://www.hydrangeahippo.com/
http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/
http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com/
http://blueyecicle.blogspot.com/
http://www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com/
http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/

Each comment is an entry into a drawing to win the entire Trinity Paper Arts' "Surf N Swim" Collection!

PLUS, a second winner will receive Smooch Spritz in Gingersnap, Designer Foils in Blue, and Design Adhesives! 



For extra entries, post about this blog hop to Facebook, Twitter or your blog! Just leave a comment on either company blog telling us what you did and each comment will count as your extra entry. And now, let's heat up the summer!!

Hi Everyone!

I'm excited to share my Trinity Paper/Clearsnap project with you. I created a quick and simple layout using the Swim N Surf collection, as well as Colorbox chalk inks and Smooch paint

And here's a closeup of the title. I stamped my title with the chalk ink in charcoal, and painted in the blank area with yellow smooch. The wood veneer arrow is painted with red smooch. I loved working with smooch, it was really easy to add a little bit of color & detail. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. You can check out more of my work here on my blog, or on my facebook page. 

Remember to check out the rest of the great hop projects! Up next is http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/

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Making Memories: A Fun Single Small Photo Layout

Hey Everyone! Today I'm going to be sharing a layout I made with the Trinity Paper Arts Sincerely collection for National Scrapbooking Day. 

I got to use my Silhouette for both my title and several of the elements in this layout. I love how much use I get out of it -- its the best thing for titles since the invention of thickers!

I love the plum and grey color theme to this line--it gives off this passionate vibe. I thought it would be perfect to document how much I love all of the memories that Jeff and I share together. 

I started this layout with the banner strip from the Sincerely sticker sheet. I ran it across the page, and outlined it with a black pen to make it stand out a little more.  I then added a few more elements from the sticker sheet, cutting a couple of stickers in half (why waste half a sticker if its just going to be hiding underneath something). I trimmed my photo to a 'polaroid' shape and laid that on the top of my banner collage. 

Underneath my title are two more halved sticker pieces. To create the straight lines when cutting your stickers in half, take an exacto knife and a ruler, and make a smooth cut right through the center. This way you can leave the other half of the sticker on the sheet for a later project. 

I wanted to give this layout some personalization, so I did a lot of doodling around the edges of several of the elements as well as a bit of fussy cutting with the birds. 

A quick close-up of my hand-written journaling. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

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NSD Blog Hopping with Trinity Paper Arts!

Welcome to the Trinity Paper Arts National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop!

We are so excited to be celebrating our frist National Scrapbook Day with you and cannot wait to show you all of the wonderful, inspiring creations our Design Team is sharing today. So sit back, relax,maybe take a little break from cropping, and enjoy the show!

Also, what's a National Scrapbook Day Hop without a National Scrapbook Day prize!!!??

We're giving away all our Surf N Swim Collection pack to one lucky winner!! This will get you all set and ready to scrap your summer!

Post the secret phrase "I love scrapbooking!" on our Facebook Page or tweet it to us and we'll draw one name from all the posters to win the Surf N Swim Collection!! We'll also choose one more winner from all the comments on all the blogs in the Hop to win the Making the Team Collection!!! That's two prizes and lots of chances to win.

Today I'm sharing with you a layout using both the Surf N Swim collection as well as the Sincerely collection.

A close up showing the papers. I'm such a sucker for geometric patterns. 

A chipboard embellishment covered with paper from the Sincerely collection pointing to my journaling box (a half sticker also from the Sincerely collection). 

I really love how the yellow and blue of Swim N Surf coordinates with the grey of Sincerely.

Up next is Jenifer Cowles! You can check out her blog here: http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/

Here's a list of all the blogs in case you get lost!

Trinity Paper Arts http://trinitypaper.blogspot.com

Erika Taylor http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/

Kristin Tweedale http://www.rukristin.blogspot.com/ <------You're here!!

Jenifer Cowles http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/

Veronica Johnson http://www.kitsnbits.blogspot.com/

Jenn Cochran http://www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/

Staci Jones http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/

Cristal Hobbs http://blueyecicle.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Priest http://hydrangeahippo.com

Don't forget to post the secret phrase to our Facebook Page or tweet it (tag @trinitypaper) and leave comments on all the blogs in the hop for the most chances!

Thanks for stopping by!!

--K

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Layout Sneak: Hawaii!

Hey Everyone! 

I'm super excited for my first layout to be up over on the Trinity Paper Arts blog! I had so much fun working with amazing photos from my cousins' recent trip to Hawaii! 

Here's a quick sneak peek!

Check out the whole post here: 

http://trinitypaper.blogspot.com/2012/04/hawaii-layout-with-swim-n-surf.html

Thanks for stopping by!

-Kristin

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Giveaway: Trinity Paper Arts

Trinity Paper Arts is having a great giveaway over on their blog. 

Check it out here: 

http://trinitypaper.blogspot.com/2012/03/freebies-for-friends-time-for-giveaway.html

You can win one of their brand new collection packs. 

Head on over! there are tons of ways to win!

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Trinity Paper Arts!

www.trinitypaperarts.com 

I'm super excited to announce that I've been selected for the Trinity Paper Arts DT!

You can see the announcement and the rest of the awesome team right here:

Trinity Paper Arts

& 

Check out Trinity's Facebook Page

I'm really looking forward to working with all the ladies on the team!

This month has been very kind to me, and I'd really love to thank everyone who visits and reads, it really does mean so much. 

Lots and Lots of Love,

K

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