Design team member Jen Davis had so much fun creating the layout below using this new collection.  The vibrant colors and intricate patterns really allowed for showcasing photos of her daughter beautifully.  This is such a fun collection and the embellishment stickers really add to the playfulness of this collection, they would also be perfect for creating unique and special cards and tags.

Find this collection in scrapbook stores this February!

Lori Gentile here to share IOD's new Provencial Collection. This collection is so breathtakingly lovely. The soft colors are perfect for all those Spring events; Easter, Weddings, Mother's Day, etc.

We take family photos every year and we always have a great time doing them. We usually have a lot of outtakes, such as the one on this layout, and those are always my favorites. They really show how we interact as a family. I like photos where we all have the perfect smiles, but they will never be as emotionally perfect as the outtakes.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for another sneak peek!

Artist Samantha Walker has created three new collections for CHA Winter.  We recently shared her first collection Blossom and today we are excited to share her second release, Heidi! Look for Blossom and Heidi in stores March 2011!

The first thing I noticed when I opened my box and pulled out these beautiful papers was the versatile color pallet. I knew that I could easily use the red, orange, and yellow combination for any project about girls, or the blue, green, and yellow to highlight a project for boys!! ~DT member, Tanisha Long

Lori Gentile here to share a really fantastic sneak of a new Art Warehouse Collection.

Art Warehouse has captured the spirit of America's greatest game with the new Baseball Collection. This collection includes everything you need to capture those ballpark moments. Whether your child is a first time T-baller or an experienced champ, you will find everything you need to scrapbook those special moments.

This past year was my son's first time playing T-ball. He loved every second of it and so did we. It was a wonderful experience and we are looking forward to sharing more of them for years to come.

I particularly love the die cuts in the collection. As seen above, I was able to embellish using them, as well as create my title. Lastly, the fact that the collection is done in black and white is rather brilliant. Every color uniform will match with this collection. You might even consider matching your teams colors with our new gingham cardstock to create the perfect baseball layout! 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for another sneak peek!

Christine Adolph's new collection, Marrakesh blends warm, rich colors along with beautiful patterns that we have come to love from Christine's collectiond.  Look for Marrakesh in store this April!

I am a huge proponent of scrappers including themselves in their own scrapbooks. The rich colors and gorgeous patterns in this collection had my name written all over it.  I just had to create a layout about me!  I punched scalloped strips from different purple papers and layered them for a textured look that mimics my dress.

I repeated the ruffled look on this birthday card.  I think it lends a very mature look to the card, just perfect for adults.

It's the NEW Magic Attractions line from Creative Imaginations.  The Magic Attractions line also comes with great stickers, letters, chip board stickers and many other great embellishments to add that magical touch to any layout.  You could also pair them up with our Gingham papers which match the Magic Attractions lines perfectly.

My Initial inspiration for Wild Spirit, was simply that I wanted to represent the horse theme, with an IOD twist. A little more wild, a little more funky, a little more feminine than what you usually see in this category. As I got into the set, I really derived inspiration from my daughter, Madelyn. She is very much rough and tumble, and yet has a very feminine side. She has self control, yet she has a streak of wildness about her. She is beautiful, inside and out. Wild Spirit is for the beautiful creation that is every girl and boy, and the horses they love. ~Josie from Iron Orchid Designs

Lori Gentile shared her inspiration on creating this beautiful layout using some photos of her son!

IOD has quickly become a Creative Imaginations favorite for me and this Winter release will be no exception. Wild Spirit is one of four brand new collections coming from IOD.

Wild Spirit is perfect for all the cowboys and cowgirls in your life. The rich, earthy colors, gorgeous butterflies and distinct country elements make for pages that stand out and get noticed. I love that I was able to capture the memory of my oldest playing cowboy for his scrapbook.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for even more amazing collection reveals!

Playing with all kinds of luminarte goodies... twinkling H2o's, radiant rain shimmer mists and color concentrates, Jenn created these cards for upcoming classes she has! The shimmer in person is just AWESOME... wish it photographed better!

Saturday- January 29th 10a-12p at Ink About It in Westford, MA
Tuesday- February 1st 6-8p at Colorful Creations in Hyannis, MA

If you live in the area give either store a call to sign up. Watch Jenn's blog for any other upcoming classes she has planned.


(all stamped images are by Impression Obsession except for the script image which is by Hero Arts)

Ah, the new Helen Darkik 'Forest Critters' line is so fun! There are so many options for creativity in this line. There are scallop edges, adorable critters, title stickers, journaling spot stickers, trees and flowers, and all things outdoorsy!! The colors are rich and happy. The line is perfect for campers, hikers, or simply those who live in wooded areas all year round.

"All Living Creatures" designed by Carrie Ferrier {click on images to see larger}

CI Product Used:

#27932 Forest Critters Paper

#27933 Forest Critters Paper

#27936 Forest Critters Cardstock Stickers

#    Forest Critter Stickers

#28306 Signature Collection Red Gingham Paper

#28307 Signature Collection Black Gingham Paper

If you are like me, you love cardstock when creating layouts or cards!

So when Creative Imagination's sent me their new gingham cardstock papers I quickly created some cards!  

This fun Spring Cardstock Gingham Collection will be arriving at stores this February - just in time for Spring!   And these new colors all match most of our new CHA Summer 2011 collections!  The ten double sided cardstock papers include a small and large print gingham on each side - great for scrapbooks and cards!

Be sure to check out some of the DT members layouts during our sneak peeks! You will defiitely see some of the new Gingham Cardstock.  Such as DT member, Carrie Ferrier's Tea Time Layout shown here...

Sweet Love Card by DT Member, Alice Carman

• 26510 Red Banana Leaf Paper
  
• NEW Red Gingham Cardstock - look for this item in stores February 2010!
  
• 25559 IOD Loolah Delight DS Paper
  
• 22316 Fun Time Foam Stickers 

Studio Basics adorable collection in bright sunny colors are perfect for your summer photos! Lots of Summer motifs, including colorful beach balls, popsicles and sandcastles on the papers and embellishments ! This collection will leave you longing for warm Summer days by the pool!

Look for this collection in stores February 2011!

Splish Splash Layout created by DT member, Patty Lennon

 Check back tomorrow for more sneak peeks!

Are you ready for some sneak peeks to go with a cup of tea? We will be posting our new collections everyday - sometimes several a day! So check back often!

We are excited to showcase the new Tea Time Collection by Renae Lindgren! Her new collection is so vibrant and pretty. The papers, layered stickers, sticker sheets and epoxy stickers are so fun and versatile to work with. The collection is full of detailed embellishments that would be perfect for class projects! The possibilities are endless with this beautiful new collection.

  

Check out how our designer, Carrie Ferrier, used Tea Time on her design. {click on image to see larger}

CI Products Used

 Tea Time Paper 

• #28161 {both sides} green swirl, pink heart, 'tea' cut out
• #28163Tea Time Epoxy Stickers  - stacked tea cups and tea pot;
• CI Signature Collection Blue Gingham Paper
• Signature Collection Jeweled Brads

I'm finding out quickly that the love of Harry Potter isn't just for young kids. My daughter in law is a big fan. On our long, 22 hr. road trip vacation, I bought Katelyn the book in the series that she hadn't read yet. And one of her 'must have' Christmas gifts this year was the entire set in hardcover. I created this page of Katelyn using the beautiful rich colored Harry Potter CI product. The picture is her on our long road trip right after she opened the book I got her.

Just this week I watched my first Harry Potter movie. I've not read the books, but after seeing the first movie, I'm hooked. I have a plan in motion to get the set in hardcover and see all the movies. Oh yeah, Harry Potter ... lovin' it at my age!!! For sure!!

Supplies Used:

• Harry Potter Alphabet Sticker 27601
• Harry Potter Banner DS Paper 27236
• Harry Potter ICON Stickers 27242
• Decorative Border Punch
• DMC floss for handstitching; black cardstock
• sand paper to distress letter stickers.

 And for more Harry Potter fever be sure to check out this video by ScrapTime!

Scrap Time - Ep. 582 - Harry Potter Collection by Creative Imaginations from Mark Giles on Vimeo.

We are starting out our New Year with another challenge - our Card Sketch Giveaway! 

Design Team Member, Lori Gentile has created a fabulous sketch for this month's challenge!

If you are just joining us, each month we post a card and layout challenge with a generous prize package to two lucky participants!

If you are just joining us for the first time - here is how our sketch challenge works!

• Design a card using at least 80% Creative Imaginations products and upload into our January Card Sketch Challenge!
• Upload as many cards as you want for a chance to win a very generous prize package of your favorite products! 
• Remember you must register before you upload into our gallery!
• All entries are welcome but please remember that if you live outside the US you are responsible for shipping!

Good Luck and Happy New Year!

We are starting out 2011 with lots of changes and these changes include more inspiration, more challenges and even more giveaways! 

And starting next week we will be posting sneak peeks of our new collections debuting at CHA!

Today we are posting our first layout challenge for the New Year!  Design team member, Lori Gentile has created a fabulous sketch challenge.

If you are just joining us for the first time - here is how our sketch challenge works!

• Design a layout using at least 80% Creative Imaginations products and upload into our January Sketch folder!
• Upload as many layouts as you want for a chance to win a very generous prize package of your favorite products! 
• Remember you must register before you upload into our gallery!
• All entries are welcome but please remember that if you live outside the US you are responsible for shipping!

Good Luck and Happy New Year!

Design Team member Jen Davis had some fun creating this layout titled Baking Fun! using photos taken over the holiday break of her daughter Zoey helping bake Christmas cookies.  What better collection of papers and embellishments to use than the Christmas in the Kitchen collection by Samantha Walker!

Hope this layout inspires you to get busy scrapping those holiday photos that you took over the past few days!

Supplies Used:

24817 Samantha Walker Holiday Goodies

24812 Butterscotch Swirl Die-Cut Edge paper

24824 Christmas Kitchen Die-Cuts (in stores)

24820 Christmas in the Kitchen Stickers