Member Monday with Larissa Albernaz

It's Monday and you know what that means. We have a new Layout of the Week and this week's pick comes from Larissa Albernaz who chose this layout by Zarah. Larissa said, "I love Zarah´s design, the color palette, the beautiful photos and the movement she added to her gorgeous page."

"Anna: by Zarah


Here is a little interview Larissa sent the AMM Super Diva, Zarah so read on and don't forget to leave some love for her on this post! We can all use a little praise right?

1) Tell us a bit about yourself. What got you started in scrapbooking? I'm Zarah. I'm an almost 31-year old Swede with a passion for dark chocolate, bling and puns...! ;)I've been scrapping for little over four years, and it all started after I got this idea that it'd be fun to make my own cards. It sorta escalated and... here I am! ;)
2) What three supplies would you not scrap without? White cardstock, flowers and alphabet stickers.
3) What is your favorite part about scrapbooking? The way it makes me feel. I get all happy and relaxed - plus: scrappy people are THE sweetest! I've gotten so many amazing friends through this, it's almost unreal. :)
4) What are your favorite products and manufacturers? Bazzill, Petaloo and Zva, probably! I'm also addicted to the ColorBox Fluid Chalks. ...and I could probably go on forever, but these are the ones I keep turning to, no matter what.
5) Tell us about scrapbooking [art and craft] in your country. Sweden is a blooming scrappy country, in more sense than one. ;)When I first started, there weren't a lot of shops available, and there was basically just one online forum for meeting like-minded - but that changed so rapidly! Now, there are tons of Internet stores, as well as a bunch of brick and mortal ones - and the hobby keeps on growing. We have a lot of very talented scrappers, and a lot of them are on really huge international teams. Most of all, I believe that the joy of making things with your own hands (after an era where store-bought beat homemade every time, in every way) is international, and here to stay!

You can check out Zarah's AMM gallery here and have a peek at her blog for more inspiration.

Little Something Sunday with Tonya Dirk

Rosebuds
Here is your tutorial to make the rosebud that you see on this card...


Supplies:
Three of the same size scallop circles, one of which has been cut in half.



Take one of your halves and fold the right side over and then overlap with the left side. This one needs to be a little tighter. Your left side will end up wrapping around to the back where you will need to glue down that flap to the back of that part of your flower.


Glue that first part of your flower to the second half circle. Make sure to raise your first folded piece a little bit above the top edge of the half circle you are gluing it to.

Fold your right side over, again followed by folding the left side over, once again a little looser that the previous piece. Then follow the same instructions using the last two circles. You may like the look of varying whether you fold the right or left side over first.

This tutorial was shared by Tonya during our NSD weekend long crop. You can find other tutorials from the design team here and here.

Design Team Recommends with Me-Jenn Findlay

Hi all. It is my turn on the Design Team Recommends this week and today I am sharing some of my favorite older and newer lines and products with you. Seeing all my faves together really gets me in the mood to scrap!

First up is anything from the Crate Paper Lemongrass Line. And with the whole Crate Paper craze that seems to be popping up, this line is an oldie but goodie. I love this die cut page, "Lemon".

I also love this page, "Lime". I just love the colors in this collection, yellow, green, cream, brown, and orange.

Pretty much anything from Basic Grey Nook & Pantry line, but especially the doily pages like this one, "Dishes".

Pretty much anything from the Basic Grey Origins line, but especially Basic Grey Origins "Refresh". I love the distressed grid pattern on the back of the paper.

Chatterbox Fabulous Die Cut Shapes Those cork shapes are to die for cute! I love the different texture they add.

And new to the store are these, Jenni Bowlin Playdate Journaling Cards. I love the bit of whimsy and fun they have with the images on them.

Looks like I better get shopping! Shop now and save on shipping with our $5.00 shipping rate for domestic orders. There is lots new in the store such as the new Jenni Bowlin Playdate, 7Gypsies, Cosmo Cricket Delovley, and October Afternoon Thrift Shop and Fly A Kite. You can always click on the "What's New tab to see what we have in store!

May Guest Designer Kit Reveal

Hi there. today I wanted to share with you the awesome designs our May Guest Designer, Anabelle O'Malley came up with.

"Cherry Blossoms" I love the layered flowers she came up with her using the Lily Bee chipboard pieces and some patterned paper.


"Field Day" I love her layering here behind the focal picture. She used some patterned paper, Prima packaging and the October Afternoon Wild Cards


"Sweet Summer Ice Cream" Her misting and masking is awesome and I just love this picture! I also love how she cut those circular shapes out of the patterned paper.


Anabelle also created some really cute cards. Love the banners on these cut from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy paper.

And this one uses one of the October Afternoon Wild Cards as the focal point of the card. Love it!

You can see more of what the design team did in the Design Gallery here. Thanks so much to Anabelle for inspiring us this month!

Checking in on the Challenge

Hi there. Happy hump day! Today we are checking in on the Design Team Challenge hosted this month by Larissa Albernaz. Your challenge should you choose to accept it, is to use that sketch over there to the left, designed by Kat Glossop, and to use clouds somehow in your layout.

Let's take a peek at the entries we have received so far.

By "dulces"

By "Nati"

By "Zoe"

If you would like to enter to win a $10.00 AMM store gift certificate as well as an assortment of AMM vintage trims when you place your order, then be sure to complete your challenge layout and upload it to this thread by midnight on the 21st of May. Larissa will then choose and announce the winner on the challenge thread! Good luck

Technique Tuesday with Karen Grunberg

Freebies!!
Now that we are past Mother's Day I am sure you have all kinds of cute pics of you and your kiddies or you and your own Mother to scrap, so here are some overlays and fun ticket shaped downloads created by Karen Grunberg to add to your Mother's Day layouts.

You can download the overlays here.

Have a peek at this video on how to color your overlays!

And here are the tickets. Download here.

Be sure to post your creations in the gallery or link us up here. We would love to see what you create.

Member Monday with Tonya Dirk

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a sweet Mother's Day. A new week means a new Layout of the Week and this week's choice comes from Tonya Dirk. She chose the layout below by Zoe Nemburt.
"Big Sister Hugs"

Here is a quick interview Tonya did with Zoe to help us get to know this AMM Newbie a little better. So read on, and be sure to leave Zoe some love on this post.

1) What inspired you most to make this layout? You know it's funny, I don’t normally go for the bright colours, but something told me to buy the Paper Doll collection and was so happy I did I was instantly inspired, and this layout pretty much made itself, I have 2 girls who adore each other, their love shone through in this photo so it was easy!

2) What are three of your favorite scrapbook companies? My favourite scrapbook companies are Prima, Pink Paislee & Basic Grey I have many more favourites but as I'm only allowed only three these are the companies I could be stuck on a dessert island with!

3) If you weren't a scrapbooker you would be a.....If I wasn’t scrapbooking I would definitely be doing something crafty, card making, altered art, cross-stitch & knitting those sort of things!

You can visit Zoe on her blog here! Thanks so much for the inspiration Tonya and Zoe.

Little Something Sunday with Rachel Hall

Creating Distressable, Multi-Toned, Embossed Cardstock
* As featured in the AMM NSD Online Crop

Materials Needed:
Cuttlebug and Embossing Folders for Cuttlebug (Or any machine that embosses)
Cardstock
Gesso or Paint
Foam Brush
Trimmer


Directions:
1.) Paint on your chosen cardstock using Gesso or paint. For this tutorial and project I used Gesso. Cover as much as you need for your embossing system. For the Cuttlebug folder I covered a 4"x6" area.

2.) Let dry.
3.) When the Gesso or paint is dry, cut your cardstock down to size if you have not already.
4.) Place cardstock into your embossing folder. For the Cuttlebug, place it in the folder right side (side painted with Gesso) UP.

5.) Run through machine.

6.) Remove the cardstock from your embossing folder.

7.) Now you can sand and distress your embossed cardstock!

8.) Use your new embossed and distressed cardstock on a project- this size is perfect for cards like the one pictured above.

Design Team Recommends with Kat Glossop

This week's Design Team Recommends suggestions come from Design Team Member Kat Glossop. I think when you see what items Kat has on her favorites list you will totally be able to pick up on her unique style. To go to a product in the store, just click on the product title.

Carolee's Alpha Stickers-Kat is always using these alphas in her mixed font titles.

October AMM Kit-"Fresh and Easy" Kat said some of her favorite layouts were created with this kit. There are just 3 available at a reduced price!

Sassafras Lass Bungle Jungle "Bungle Dots"

Sassafras Lass Sweet Skully Rub Ons-Cuteness it timeless as Kat says and at only $1.64 cuteness is affordable too!

Domestic orders enjoy $5.00 shipping and most of these items are currently on sale so go stock up on your favorites!