Meet Emeline...
Introducing Emeline...a Melissa Frances fan from beautiful Singapore! She was kind enough to share some of her beautiful creations with us today! You can visit Emeline's blog here.
July 24, 2008
July 21, 2008
July 19, 2008
Enchanted Christmas Sneak Peek & Another Giveaway...
Introducing the NEW Melissa Frances Enchanted Christmas Collection debuting at CHA...
Winter Banner by Ranjini Malhotra
Altered Clipboard by Danielle Flanders
Project by Linda Albrecht
Don't forget to leave a comment, and you could win the entire new Enchanted Christmas collection (as soon as it is ready to ship)!
July 18, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS GAIL S.
You're the lucky winner of our Little Boy Blue Collection. Please end your mailing info to schristensen@heartandhome.com
WOW!!I would love to win this! Thanks for the chance!! Gail :-)
July 17, 2008
MORE New Product!!!
Here is another sneak peek at some of the beautiful additions to Melissa's Thankful Collection (remember that a portion of all proceeds go to breastcancer.org)...
Here are some great new layouts using this collection...
Melissa Layout by Sherelle Christensen
Altered Bra by Ranjini Malhotra
Layout by Becky Novacek
And don't forget to leave a comment on our last post, because you could win the new Little Boy Blue collection. We will be selecting a winner Friday night!
July 15, 2008
NEW Product Sneak Peek (and a GIVEAWAY!!!)
Here is a quick look at the new LITTLE BOY BLUE collection, debuting at CHA...
Future Heartbreaker layout by Heather Thompson
Play Hard layout by Sherelle Christensen
Leave a comment, and you could be entered in to win the entire collection (and you'll be the first to get it before it hits your local scrapbook retailers!!!)
July 14, 2008
Getting To Know Vicky Harvey...
This month, we're please to share more about our design team member, Vicky Harvey...
Name:
Age: 41
Where were you born, and where do you currently live? I was born in Golden Valley, Minnesota and currently live in Champlin, Minnesota
Tell us about your family: I’ve been married to Bill for almost 16 years and we have three children – Erin-13, Brennan-11 and Kendall-8
Hobbies & Interests: In addition to Scrapbooking I enjoy reading, sewing, walking around the many lakes that Minneapolis has to offer and home décor. I am addicted to HGTV and TLC!
Pet Peeves: People that drive in the left lane of the highway and don’t move over when you are coming up behind them.
Favorite Magazine: I subscribe to ALL of the major Scrapbooking magazines!
Favorite Smells: Gardenias and Lilies.
Favorite Movies or Books: I love watching romantic comedies. Jane Austen books are among my favorites and I’ve read all of the Harry Potter series out loud! My entire family sits around me and I read. We are almost done with number 7, so please don’t tell me how it ends! J
Favorite TV show: American Idol and John & Kate Plus Eight
Favorite Season: Definitely Autumn! I just love the cool, sweater weather and the gorgeous leaves.
What time do you wake up in the morning? Usually about 7am
Do you collect anything? Not officially. I love going to antique shops and finding treasures. I love pitchers, frames and iron scrolls.
SCRAPBOOKING:
When and how did you get into scrapbooking? I started Scrapbooking shortly before my youngest daughter was born. I really got into it after she was about six months old. I had been curious about it for a long time and thought it would be a good way to get all of my photos into albums! HA! Little did I know that it would make me take MORE photos and get fewer of them into albums! I now just enjoy the process and scrapbook the photos that inspire me.
What is your favorite Melissa Frances Product? Patterned paper hands down! The patterns are so pretty and romantic. They are very ME!
What music (if any) do you listen to while you scrap? I usually watch (or listen to) TV.
What do you like to snack on while you scrap? I don’t eat while I scrap. I am too messy and would get food stains on my layouts.
How would you describe your scrapbooking style? Feminine, romantic, layered.
What is more important to you…getting the photos into albums, or indulging in creativity? See above J. It really has become indulging in my creativity.
Where do you find inspiration? Magazines, catalogs, billboards, ads, children’s clothing, almost anywhere! I love finding interesting color combinations.
Do you like to crop with others or scrap alone? I enjoy cropping with others, but I definitely get more done when I am alone.
How has scrapbooking changed your life? I look at everything with a different eye. The little details of big events as well as the everyday pop out at me more now. I’ve also been blessed to meet many great friends through this hobby.
What is one scrapbooking tool, can’t you live without? Glue dots. I love them! I use them on every layout!
What format do you scrap? (12x12, 8.5x11 etc)? I usually scrap 12x12, but I have been dabbling in 8.5x11 and I really like it!
Which do you prefer? Scrapbook layouts, cards, altered projects? Definitely layouts. To me it’s like getting to decorate an entire room on a 12x12 canvas.
Do you have any organization or time saving tips you could share? If I get stuck or get a mental block when I am working on a layout I will just walk away instead of sitting there wasting time. More times than not, when I sit back down something comes to me and I am able to finish the layout easily.
And here is a layout from Vicky. Don't forget to visit her blog.
July 11, 2008
Summer is filled with warm breezes, picnics, popsicles, and vacations. I love this time of year and thought it would be fun to create a little gift set for a picnic party. The card accents the theme of the gift set and was so quick and easy to complete. A pocket was created on the front to slip a cardstock sticker tag inside and then was embellished with ribbon, buttons, and a dimensional sticker. I thought the gift box would be fun to hold a handmade bracelet for the picnic girls and would be something to take home and keep as a reminder of a warm, summer picnic with friends. I love the colors of the Fun in the Sun cardstock sticker sheet because they are so fresh and calm…so this project was created around those juicy color combinations.
-Melissa
Here are the MF supplies used: Kelly paper Kristin paper Carol Ann paper Summer Fun Transfer Fun in the Sun cardstock stickers Light Date Prompt cardstock stickers Ambiente 3-D stickers Glitter chipboard star Antique buttons
July 09, 2008
Introducting Ashley Calder...
Every month, Melissa Frances sends out a beautiful and inspirational newsletter featuring beautiful designs from our design team, but each month, we also feature a guest artist. This month, we welcomed the talented Ashley Calder. If you don't already receive our newsletter, please go here and sign up...you won't be sorry! We have more interview questions and a lovely card from Ashley to share with you today.
Q: You recently released a book with Memory Makers called Scraptastic, may you please share with us how it developed?
My editor, Christine Doyle, saw my work in Scrapbook Answers magazine when I was a design team member and contributing writer, and contacted me about the possibility of doing a book. It was such a surprise! I think I had to read her email at least three times to make sure it said what I thought it said (and it did).
Q: What supplies do you reach for over and over when you're creating layouts?
Fabulous shabby chic papers. Gesso. Watercolours. Silver leaf, and occasionally gold leaf. Ink and a straight pen (for journalling). I also love incorporating fun vintage items, found items, and every day items I can find around the house. Using these scraps of life makes me feel as though I am truly /scrap/booking.
Q:What time of day are you most creative?
I love staying up late at night with a pot of coffee at hand, or the kettle on. A quiet house, a whole long night before me; the creative possibilities always feel endless!
Thanks again, Carolyn for extending this wonderful opportunity! I have been a fan of Melissa Frances since before her scrapbooking world debut, when I used to use my mom's vintage repro labels from Heart and Home on my layouts. I am so excited to have this opportunity to be in the MF newsletter. :)
July 07, 2008
Product Spotlight: Melissa Frances Stickers
One of my personal favorite Melissa Frances products, are the sticker sheets. These beautiful stickers are not glossy and cheesy like the stickers of the past, and you can ink and distress them to your hearts desire! The designs are beautiful and classic, and many of the journaling prompt stickers make it easy to add dates, ideas and journaling to your layouts. Here is a quick layout I created using the Celebrate Date Prompt Stickers...
What do you like to create with Melissa Frances products? Send us some of your work using Melissa Frances products, and you could be featured on the MF blog! Email images to schristensen@heartandhome.com
-Sherelle
You are the lucky winner of the New Melissa Frances Enchanted Christmas Collection. To claim your prize, please send your shipping info to schristensen@heartandhome.com
These are the best Christmas papers I've seen yet! Love the softness and beauty. :)