Two Peas in a Bucket

Happy Halloween from Two Peas

If you're celebrating Halloween tonight, we wish you a safe and happy one!  And while you're collecting tricks and treats, grab this freebie by Jen Allyson if you haven't already. :)

Trendy Product Spotlight | Translucent & Vellum

Hi Peas! It's Amy Heller here today to share with you some of the wonderful new products in the Two Peas in a Bucket shop, that are hot and trendy in the scrapbooking world!

We all know how washi tape and it's glorious translucent quality has burst onto the scene in the past year. That wonderfully airy and muted see-thru look is making it's way into other products in scrapbooking, and today I'm here to share a few of them with you.1) Studio Calico Classic Calico 3 Kraft & Vellum Stitched Pockets


2) American Crafts Ready Set Go Vellum Envelopes

3) Crate Paper On Trend Vellum Garlands

My Favorite Ladies by TessaB

 

4) American Crafts Vellum 12x12 Specialty Paper

 

5) Twine + Ink Speech Bubble Vellum Die Cuts *Two Peas Exclusive*

6) Jenni Bowlin Vellum Feathers

Summer Mornings by DDobson

7) Little Yellow Bicycle Once Upon A Christmas Vellum Tape Strips


8) American Crafts Ready Set Go Stitched Vellum Embellishments

Love You page by JenChapin

 

9) American Crafts Ready Set Go Baxter 2 (Pink/Yellow) Stickers

10) Jillibean Soup Vellum Coin Envelopes

Us page by Garden Girl, Jill Sprott

11) Basic Grey Soleil Die Cut & Transparency Shapes

 

12) Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Peekaboos

I hope you have enjoyed seeing all the new products in the shop that are following this new trend! We can't wait to see what you make with vellum and translucent products! Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day :)

 

This Week's Challenges: 10.27.12

Hoping to get some crafting time in this week?  We've got some challenges for you! Remember each challenge gives you a chance to win a $5 gift certificate, as well as earns you a badge for your Two Peas profile page.  Just click on the title of each challenge for details from the designer and notes on how to enter, and scroll down to see last week's winners!

Weekly Scrap Challenge | Journaling From Your Pet's Perspective with Jill

Weekly Photography Challenge | All Tucked In

Saturday Sketch | Have an Amazing Birthday with Kimber

Congrats to anitatina, kweese, & kelseymel -  we'll be in touch with you shortly on how to access your gift certificate!  And thanks to everyone who played along! - Jen

 

This Week's Class Videos: 10.26.12

Happy Friday, Peas!  Let's take a look at what classes and videos went up this week:

Memory Keeping Monday | All Star Personality with Shannon

From Shannon: Hi and Welcome to another Memory Keeping Monday! This week I am focusing on two of our theme prompts….Metals and Personality. For the metal aspect I am having a bit of fun with straight pins. These have been a favorite of mine for many years…and most of the pins I used are several years old. They don't age! I used the pins to create flags out of tape, stickers, and fabric. I stuck pins through die-cuts, stickers, and chipboard…what can you pin on your page?

The second theme prompt, personality, worked perfectly for my page about my son making all-stars. Doesn't seem to go together? . . . see supplies and challenge here!

 

The Adventures of Glitter Girl | Episode 043: A Manly Model

From Shimelle: This week Glitter Girl takes on a challenge to scrap with more manly oomph - glitter, flowers and bling not allowed. This adventure was inspired by this discussion [twopeasinabucket.com] on the General Scrapping message board. This week her adventure is in two parts: the first eleven minutes are about product choices that work well when scrapping boys and men, and past eleven minutes she takes you through the creation of a new scrapbook page from start to finish.

For more inspiration on this topic from a variety of scrappers (some with actual sons!), you may want to follow this pin board [pinterest.com]. . . see supplies and challenge here!

Come along for the adventure, won't you?

Finally Friday | Thankful for You Card with Lynn

From Lynn: Hi everybody! I am back with another Finally Friday video for you. For this card I created a thank you card using the new 5th & Frolic collection by Dear Lizzy. I created a fun little folded ribbon embellishment on the front of my card inspired by one of the embellishments in this collection. I hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching!. . . see supplies and challenge here!

 

Have a great weekend! We'll see you tomorrow with a new round of challenges from the Garden Girls!

Birthday Photo Album Scrapbook with Monica

I’ve got a secret...I hate scrapping birthdays! SHHHH! Don’t tell my kids! I love planning, decorating, and hosting their parties but with two boys born 12 days apart by the time the end of March rolls around I’m just done. The last thing I want to do is scrap it all. So I’ve come up with a quick and easy way to get the party scrapped. Allowing me to move from the “have to” scrapping to the stuff I want to do! Let’s give a round of applause to...the Birthday Photo Album Scrapbook!!

I found this adorable birthday 2 up 4x6 photo album at Target, but you could use any 4x6 album. Instead of a photo in the front window I decided to put my son’s name and birth info. Then on the title page I added a photo of him on the day he was born and a birthday poem. To find the poem I simply did a google search for birthday sayings. Then I typed it up in Photoshop Elements, added a frame, and printed it out. This album will house birthday memories from birth until my son is 18 (yep I counted and there is enough pages for that)! This poem just reflected that so well.

To keep it quick and easy my album follows the same structure each year. I begin with a title page. This is where I really let the theme of the party take over. But since my canvas is only 6x8 it’s done quickly! Love that! The right side of the page holds two full 4x6 photos, one of the cake and one of the moment where my son blows out the candles. Then the second spread houses the details of the party. Using 4x6 digital templates allows me to get a lot of pictures in a small space. On the left I highlight the people and the activities of the party and on the right I focus on the gifts.

I kept the journaling blocks very simple. Using my digital die cutting machine I cut out the titles so that the paper behind shows through. That way I could cut a whole bunch at the same time (enough for all 18 years in fact...yeah my machine got tired with that one)! To be sure I don’t lose my journaling blocks I stuck the entire set in the last page protector of the book. That way, each year when it’s time to pull the layouts together I know right where to find them.

I’ve got to admit, these little albums have become my new favorite project. Imagine that?!? Going from a topic I hate to scrap to one I love! Awesome!

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We love this you-can-do-it approach to a themed album.  Thanks so much for the inspiration, Monica!  You can see more of Monica's work on her blog, and check out her Two Peas gallery as well!

Member Spotlight with Wendy Sue Anderson: Jen Chapin

I have to tell you how much I love spending time in the gallery at Two Peas. Whenever I need a “jump start” or inspiration, I always find it from our members!  Is it weird that I am always drawn to layouts and projects that aren’t even close to my own “style?”  I am just intrigued to see how people can use the same products I use and love – and create projects that are so so different than mine.  Please tell me I’m not the only one. 

Today I get to share the work of one particular member whose layouts I find myself clicking on time and time again – Jen Chapin.  Here’s one of her more recent layouts:

I just love how she used non-traditional Halloween colors, yet created such a traditional Halloween layout.  The layers and lines are awesome.  And check out that machine stitching along the top – love !

 

And on the flip side, look at all the colors she put together on this layout!  So many colors and elements – yet the photo is still the star of her page.  This girl has skills that I envy!  Again, perfection with the machine stitching through the chipboard letters and on the elements!

 

I love how Jen combined several different letter stickers (one of my personal favorite techniques) on this sweet layout, but the attention isn’t stolen from the super cute photos.  Combining colors from so many different lines and styles takes talent – and Jen’s got it!

 

And check this out – 8 ½” x 11” layouts too!  And hand-written journaling!  I love the arrows she used in so many different ways on this layout.

 

And lest you think she’s strictly a page girl – check out this super sweet mini album she created! 

Now, hurry over and visit her gallery, where you’ll find cards too – she does it all!  Thanks for sharing your projects and inspiring ideas in our gallery, Jen!

--Wendy Sue

Our October Focus: Halloween

It's all about Halloween this month at Two Peas!  Stay tuned as we pool together products, projects + inspiration along this theme all month long.  

One way we're getting ready for this spooky holiday?  We've started a selection of Halloween products here.  Whether you plan to trick or treat, decorate your home for the holidays, or record your favorite Halloween memories, we have the products you need to document your stories!

Here's a look at the Halloween inspiration board we've begun on Pinterest:

Today at Two Peas:

* We've just stocked the store with brand new items including Echo Park Paper, and Little Yellow Bicycle. Be sure to check them all out here!

* Look for a new Adventures of Glitter Girl episode going up later this week!  What scrapbooking dilemma will she solve next??

October Gardeners' Digest Blog Hop + Giveaway

It's the 22nd, which means it's time for another edition of Gardeners' Digest!  In this blog hop from our Design Team, the Garden Girls, you'll see sneaks of what they've been up to, what's currently inspiring them, as well as their favorite projects.  You may even find a giveaway or two along the way!  Scroll down for our giveaway and the links for the hop.

Have you checked out the new look for 2Peas? We've completely revamped the look of our website. Here's a little peek at what you might find! We've streamlined the look making it sleek and sophisticated. Now the focus is on your projects and the products you love best. Check it out!

We're constantly inspired by the Peas. Here are a few of the projects we've spotted recently:

1. Favorite by Katie Rose 2. Baby book by Eva Pizarrov 3. Go, See, Do by Nancy Burke

A sampling of products we currently love:

1. Snap 6x6 Paper pad 2. My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots 3. Wide Washi Tape 4. Tick Tock Flashback Clear Stamps 5. Circle Punch

This prize pack is so stuffed full of goodies it's spooky!  We've pulled together Doodlebug, Teresa Collins, Graphic 45, American Crafts, + more.  Just leave a comment with your 2Peas username below by 11:59 pm CST on Sunday, October 28th for your chance to win!

Your next stop on the blog hop is Jen Gallacher's blog!  Here is a full list in case you get lost along the way:

Two Peas <<<< You are here!

Jen Gallacher
Shimelle Laine
Lynn Ghahary
Marcy Penner
Wilna Furstenberg
Julie Campbell
Wendy Sue Anderson
Kimber McGray
Shannon Tidwell
Lexi Bridges
Jill Sprott
Becky Novacek
Kandis Smith
Laura Craigie
Nancy Damiano

Get the Look: First Halloween

It's another edition of Get the Look!  Today we're inspired by this layout by scrappyjedi .  It's such a vibrant, happy Halloween page, don't you think?!  

She's layered lots of fun patterns, and we love the way she's framed both her page with strips of paper and her photos with a tall, skinny title. Here are our product picks for how one might achieve a similar look:

Here is the shopping list we put together inspired by this layout.  See you tomorrow!

This Week's Challenges: 10.20.12

Hoping to get some crafting time in this week?  We've got some challenges for you! Remember each challenge gives you a chance to win a $5 gift certificate, as well as earns you a badge for your Two Peas profile page.  Just click on the title of each challenge for details from the designer and notes on how to enter, and scroll down to see last week's winners!

Weekly Scrap Challenge | Buttons Challenge with Jen

 

Weekly Photo Challenge | Hands with Kandis

 

Saturday Sketch | Thank You for Being You with Kimber

Congrats to hot scrap-pea mama,  ariel89, & michellerose -  we'll be in touch with you shortly on how to access your gift certificate!  And thanks to everyone who played along! - Jen