2012 Calendars – Display Option 3

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Today I am sharing the last display option. This display option is also one of the easiest or more intricate ones depending on how much customisation you want to attempt.   This is just one of many ways to go. For inspiration and ideas on clipboards, I compiled this board on Pinterest for you to browse: Altered Clipboards Here are a few of my favorites:       So I hope this series has inspired you to create some spectacular … [Read more...]

2012 Calendars – Display Option 2

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Today I want to share the second display option. I did a DIY Calendar stand on The Hybrid Chick Blog a few years ago and decided to revamp the idea using fun and bright file folders found at Target. For more fun ideas on Calendars be sure to visit this link: Calendar Tutorials … [Read more...]

2012 Calendars – Display Option 1

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Well I hope you survived Digital Scrapbooking Day! My EHD is groaning with new stuff...I just want to scrap! lol. But first I want to share the next installment of my 2012 Calendars - video tutorials. I have 3 display options available and all 3 is under $2! Woohoo for frugal and fabulous! (And did I mention easy?) Today's display option is the easiest and fastest. 5x7 Acrylic Photo Frames. Remember to check back tomorrow for more. If you want to see all of my Calendar Tutorials … [Read more...]

Printing and Trimming your Calendars

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Desktop Calendars is very popular with Digital Scrapbookers but have you ever found yourself wondering 'But how do I assemble, print and display these calendars?'. Hopefully I can dispel some of these worries with this series of helpful video tutorials focusing on Desktop Calendars. So first...you have assembled your calendar pages and you are ready to print. What do you do know? Watch this video to see the process I use.   I can remember when I started scrapbooking...a paper … [Read more...]

Travel Album Tutorial

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I created this step by step tutorial on how to create a Travel Envelope Album on the Hybrid Chick Blog. Be sure to check it out! I used this gorgeous collab by the TDC Designers - Around the World, the template and instructions are included. … [Read more...]

12×12 Hybrid Beginner Page

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I have been meaning to post this easy hybrid Tutorial on my blog for a while! It was for a past TDC Challenge but I think there are some great points here that are worth noting. Sometimes we feel limited because we 'think' we are not capable to make something with the tools we have on hand. Sometimes we feel it is easier to splurge on that tool that promises to deliver these amazing benefits...never thinking out of the box realizing you CAN do it with the tools you already have. In this … [Read more...]

Hybrid Basics: Print a Layout at Home

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Printing your pages might not strictly be considered Hybrid but in my book that is the first step you take towards it. The Daily Digi did a very comprehensive study on Photobook Printing but I am just not that dedicated to do a whole album...I know sad! ;) lol. But I am all for instant gratification. So I print at Home. There are a few things you should consider if you want to print at home. Album and Size/Format     I use American Crafts 8x8 D Ring Binder Album. … [Read more...]

Easy Hybrid Card

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I love doing Hybrid Cards...it is fast, fun and economical. It is a great format to use when you are starting out in Hybrid. It is not a too big project and will also not take a lot of time and planning. So as I have mentioned in my previous post 'So what is Hybrid Scrapbooking Anyway?' I have a few steps I usually do to create a Hybrid Project. First up is Planning. Use a sketch, browse the galleries, look at magazines...get a Card Template/Map  that inspires you. Some of my favorite … [Read more...]

12 Days Blog Hop: Peppermint Reindeer

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Welcome to Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop hosted by Kelleigh Ratzlaff, Pamela Donnis,  Melissa Wilson and me. I saw this in Scrapbooks. Etc magazine and well it was instant love! Coming from South Africa Candy Canes are a novelty to me. So each year I buy a bunch and hang it in the tree or just have them in buckets around the house. They dont last the season with the kids...they love them just as much as me! ;) I start out with 2 Candy Canes that I glued together with my Glue … [Read more...]

12 Days Blog Hop: Hand & Feet Reindeer

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Welcome to another addition to the 12 Days Blog Hop hosted by Kelleigh Ratzlaff, Melissa Wilson, Pamela Donnis and me. Today I am going to share a very cute and sweet Christmas Decoration or even a treasured gift for a Grandparent. For lack of a better word/description I am going to call them Hand & Feet Reindeer! ;) I 'stamped' my kids feet and hands since I dont know about you but mine wont sit still for 5 seconds and this way I get a better impression of their hands and … [Read more...]