February Creative Magazine Issue

So I have a little story to tell you before we start. I normally have Shutterfly embedded share link for viewing Creative Magazine Issues however there is and has been a problem since February 1st. I am again trying to save and share again a different way... so you get the best viewing of the fabulous creative projects submitted by the talented ladies.

So please try the link below and  sure hope you love it.. thanks.
https://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0ActGzlq2cMWbKzA&cid=SM-PBAPP

Click here to view this photo book larger

Shutterfly offers exclusive layouts and designs so you can make your book just the way you want.

Creative Magazine for the month of February was created to inspire all. The options to submitting this month were: 1, to use the colour palette below OR 2. use the themes: all things red, love, valentines, family/friends love. (themes do not have to follow the colour palette)

If you love what we shared and are interested in submitting along with us for April come back soon to view the Options to Submitting to the April Issue.

We would love your feedback on the Magazine by leaving a comment. Thanks and may your day be inspiring too.

February 1st Monday sketch Challenge

 
Happy February 1st... here is the Monday sketch and we have an amazing number of DT to share and inspire you. 
 
Chris 

 
Colleen 

 
Lisa 

 
Louise T 

 
Sara 

 
Tania 

 
Tracy 

 
Danielle shared a card using the LO sketch 

 
and here is my page. 

If you love sketches and want to play along.. you have all month to submit. Join us and win a ballot to the monthly prize too.

Woodgrain Tutorial

hi there....my name is Karen Dunbrook and I am a guest here today at the blog and wanted to show you how to create an easy woodgrain/ barnboard paper.

To see more examples of this technique please visit my blog:

http://snippets-karen.blogspot.ca/

   Step #1

 Spread Elmer's glue in lines over heavy cardstock.  I like to do it in lines
so that when I go back to score it, the lines mimic the woodgrain.
 I haven't tried other kinds of glues but I am sure they would work too.
I used an old paint brush to spread as my glue wouldn't squirt out of the bottle.

Let the glue dry completely and don't worry if it there are blobs of glue on
your cardstock.

Step #2

Turn the cardstock over so the glue side is down.  I used my ScorPal
and scored my cardstock at every 1/4 inch.  You could change the
score line measurements to give a different look but for a card front I find
this works the best.
I start at the middle and score outwards.

Step #3

Turn the cardstock back over onto the right side, then rub Antique Linen
Distress inks over the whole piece spraying with a bit of water to help blend.
I found it best to apply the ink in the same direction as the scoring.

Step #4

Next, rub Weathered Wood and Rusty Hinge randomly over the top, spraying
again with a bit of water to blend the colours.

Finally:  I like to re-score my lines to add more definition.


I hope you enjoyed this mini tutorial and that you will give it a try. 


To see other cards I have made using this technique, check out these links:

Snowflakes on Woodgrain

Peacefilled Christmas

Woodsy Christmas
 
Country Christmas

January Mini Crop started.. hope you'll join us

Welcome to January Mini Crop with the Turtle DT. You have 10 days to play along, link up in forum for a chance to win ballots to the mini crop draw.
 Here is the link to the Mini Crop: http://www.turtlesoup.scrappingturtle.com/viewforum.php?f=105

Karen challenges you to make a birthday card with stripes and her sample is above.



Joan challenges you to use a date on your project of any kind.




Lisa B challenges you to share Winter Wonderland OR use the colours as inspiration.



Louise B challenges you to create using old and new products.



Toni challenges you to journal something about this past year/ or the new year including a photo of yourself.

 

Phillis challenges us to share what ever motivates us into the new year... a resolution or a word to express it.



Debbie's challenge is to create and share a year in review.

Now aren't these wonderful challenges.. be sure to join us. There has to be something here for everyone to play along with.

The DT rocked this months Mini Crop.We host a mini crop every month starting the 3rd Friday of the month with 10 days to play along. Hope to see you join us. Thanks

2015 Mini Christmas Crop

Can you believe this year is almost over and Christmas is fast approaching. Right now it is time for our 2015 Christmas Mini Crop. I love this challenge and card by Linda. Come on over to the Turtle Soup blog and check out her challenge as well as the other fun challenges.

2016 TURTLE SOUP DESIGN TEAM

Congrats to all for making the Design Team 2016. What an amazing team full of creativity and inspiration. Can't wait to see what you share with us this term.

I would also like to thank those that are leaving for you contributions to our online family: Ginni Gass and Cheryl Nyboer. So glad to know you'll be hanging out with us.

This is the best ever forum team I have been with. Not only do they share creative challenges, fun mini crops, some fabulous special celebrations but they support each other and make the Turtle a fabulous place to hang out.  Hope you'll join us and become part of our family too.

http://www.turtlesoup.scrappingturtle.com/

12 Days of Christmas

The 12 Days of Christmas is going on over at Turtle Soup and I hope you will join in and see some wonderful new ideas. This is a card by Tracy, and isn't it awesome the way she used the feather stamp in different ways on the card.