Tutorials

12×12 Hybrid Beginner Page

July 1, 2011 By Mari Koegelenberg Leave a Comment

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...]

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Hybrid Basics: Print a Layout at Home

May 4, 2011 By Mari Koegelenberg 6 Comments

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...]

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Easy Hybrid Card

March 24, 2011 By Mari Koegelenberg 7 Comments

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...]

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12 Days Blog Hop: Peppermint Reindeer

December 5, 2010 By Mari Koegelenberg 5 Comments

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...]

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12 Days Blog Hop: Hand & Feet Reindeer

December 1, 2010 By Mari Koegelenberg 9 Comments

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...]

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12 Days Blog Hop: Advent Calendar

November 27, 2010 By Mari Koegelenberg 10 Comments

Welcome to my very first post for the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop with Kelleigh Ratzlaff, Pamela Donnis and Melissa Wilson. I am so excited about everything we have planned for you for the following 12 days. I am your second stop and the project I have to share today is actually something I dreamed of doing last year for Christmas but as you all know so well we get bogged down so easily with life when we really just want to create some beautiful things. Well this year I actually got a head … [Read more...]

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Tutorial: Calendar Wall Hanging

October 20, 2010 By Mari Koegelenberg 2 Comments

I just have to share this super easy project I did using my NEW 2011 CD Calendar Template and Fallin For You. I love CD Calendars and Desktop Calendars but I have a busy (almost) 2 year old who loves to play with anything and everything on Mommy's desk so I had to do something that would be out of reach of a certain someones hands. So I decided to do something on the wall. Here is what you will need to make your very own. 12 Printed & Trimmed CD Calendar Templates 12 Washing … [Read more...]

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12 Days of Christmas – Day 10

December 24, 2009 By Mari Koegelenberg Leave a Comment

We are almost there...eeek! My Mom arrived today so we are full into Holiday Mode! I just want to share these simple and pretty Gift Tags. You can download the pdf here: Gift Tags Just add some ribbons and a special message on the inside and you are good to go! Remember Melissa has something for you tomorrow! Hope you are enjoying this special time with your loved ones. … [Read more...]

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Day 8 – 12 Days of Christmas Blog Flip Flop

December 22, 2009 By Mari Koegelenberg Leave a Comment

I cannot believe how fast time is going! Can you believe that Christmas is this week! Today I used Melissa's Candy Bar Box template and my Snow Much Fun Collection. This is such a cute project and really easy! I just clipped my papers and arranged my digital elements to make this sweet little gift: I also made slits in the folds to thread my ribbon through to tie the box closed and just make it even prettier! ;) I also printed out the tags that is included in the Element … [Read more...]

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12 Days of Christmas – Blog Hop Day 6

December 20, 2009 By Mari Koegelenberg Leave a Comment

We are half way...just 6 more days till Christmas! I have one very quick and cute little project that can be done for Stocking Stuffers or Tree Ornaments. You can download the Candy Cane File HERE STEP 1 Print the Candy Cane PDF. Trim the individual wrappers. Roll it around a pen/pencil. STEP 2 Adhere along the edge length with double sided tape to form a tube. STEP 3 Fold the Bottom over. STEP 4 Insert your treats. Use a pen to push it down to the … [Read more...]

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