Thursday, May 29, 2025

"Weekend Adventures Scrapbooking Workshop" & More Scraps ...

I reuse the Scrapbooking Workshop instructions many times past the original workshop collection.  This is another example of my doing that as I have so many scraps that I want to use.  That is my current focus.  While I have listed in the Product List clickable links at the end of this post the current cardstock and DSP packages as I wanted there to be reference of the actual products used in case you want to follow along and don't have the scraps.

For my 2-page layout I decided on "Wood Textured DSP" for the bases.  You can color these with any of our inks and I decided on Smoky Slate.  So, while a little time consuming take your blender brush and chosen ink pad and begin.  I also started by tapping my blender brush a couple times on my mat and then either coming in with my blending brush to begin from an outer edge OR beginning in the middle of the page OR wherever those dabs those dabs will be covered by DSP, CS or photos.  If you haven't tried this Specialty DSP please consider it.  I love working with it and have found it is less time consuming with darker colors or if you are wanting a lighter look and are using a lighter ink color.

This is layout #1 from the Weekend Adventures workshop.  I did make some changes but followed the design the best I could.  I also used a couple of CTMH stamp sets as well as a set of the Dies from one of their last Virtual Retreats.  I spent several years purchasing from that company and have kept just a very small number of stamp sets & dies from their Virtual Retreats.  And, an FYI - if you post to my FB page or message me with your project photo to post as a main post for you please know I am more than OK with you incorporating elements of retired products or CTMH products mixed in with current Stampin' Up! products.

My photos are different in size than what the workshop instructions note.  Mine are 3"x3" photos with the mats being 3.5"x3.5".  I am posting on the cut/layout image below what the workshop notes but I have found that I rarely have the same size photos they note in the workshops.  I have noted the original size on the diagram I am posting near the end of this post.


Left page cutting & placement guide below.


Continuing to the Right page (page 2) I again did my best to follow the original design with a few changes.  I used my Silhouette Cameo (can use Cricut, Scan & Cut or any machine that will use a pen) for the banners and will use it for journaling.  I processed the page the same as noted for Left Page above.  I also inked the edges of 12" x 12" base pages with Smoky Slate.  My pinwheel is on Pretty in Pink and stamped with Pretty Peacock.  Embellishments on both pages are from the Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink pack noted in Products Used at the end of this post.


Right  page cutting & placement guide below.



I do want to make mention of a couple things concerning the 2nd layout.  Again, my photos were different sizes than what the cutting instructions noted.  But I am going to post the details for the original layout that is posted in the workshop.  However, something seemed a little off-kilter while I was working on the original layout dimensions.  In the original instructions regarding piece 1E, it is noted to place that 4" from the right.  However, to get all the other elements on that page to fit properly piece 1E needs to be 4-½" from right.  At 1st I thought the instructions were referencing placement of 1F to be at 4" but after looking at the guide with a magnifying glass - yes, I used one - you can clearly see the line pointing to piece 1E goes through 1F therefore - the instructions DO indicate placement for 1E at 4" from right.  This appears to be a typo and it does need to be at 4-½" from right.

If you make this according to the guide or any variation of this 1or 2 page layout please post it in the comments under the photo of this Blog post in my Facebook group, Creating With Tina OR email me at CreatingWithTina@outlook.com with a photo of yours completed and I will make it a main post which will be more visible.  

If you haven't purchased this Scrapbooking workshop, please consider it as it really is a great kit.  I just couldn't use the plaid DSP for these photos :)

Happy creating,



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Monday, May 26, 2025

Using Scraps ...

I like many keep about every piece of scrap leftovers. It doesn't matter to me if small or large scraps, I tend to keep them.  I wanted to share a layout using scraps. I wanted this to be a 2-page layout but ..... I only had 1 large piece of the DSP I wanted to use from the Unbounded Beauty pack.  So, my right page is on hold and yes, I did order another pack of the 12" x 12" Unbounded Beauty DSP.  So, page 2 (right page) will be added in a couple weeks.

I followed the cutting guide and instructions in the Weekend Adventures Scrapbooking Workshop (layout #3) using the products listed in the Product List at the end of this post.  Yes, I tend to use a lot of products and I do list what I use.  You never need to use as much as I do but the list is posted for reference and in case there is something you would like to use - there it is in the clickable links that will take you to my storefront for ordering.

I embossed the solid pieces of cardstock and using a sponge dauber and light touch went over the pieces with their coordinating ink color to make the design of the embossing folder more noticable.  I also did this to the pinwheel as it was cut using 2-tone cardstock and i didn't want any of the small areas of white showing.

This photo was shot at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and I just wanted to do a lot of flowery stuff for Janis Joplin.  That was the thing at the time and this DSP was perfect for these pics.  The reason for the pinwheel will be completely understood when my order arrives with my package of Unbounded Beauty DSP.  I have a pic take at R&R HofF of Janis that has tons of pinwheels in the background.  You will have to check back in a couple weeks for the addition of that layout page.

I cut her name and where she was from using my Silhouette Cameo using Pretty Peacock and Pretty in Pink scraps.

Here is the cutting diagram which is pretty basic.  Again, if you have the Weekend Adventures Scrapbooking Workshop this is the left page of #3.


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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Continuing OnStage with "Wildflower Birthday" Scrapbooking Workshop ...

Wanting to show that the Wildflower Birthday Suite and coordinating products can be used successfully for other occasions.   My 2 page layout shows celebratory photos from our recent convention, OnStage 2025 Raleigh NC.

I decided on #2 of the 3 options of 2 page layouts included in this workshop.  I followed the workshop instructions provided with only a couple of tweaks which I will mention.

Left page:The changes I made are placing Celebrate sticker on this page instead of the right page.  I did use 3 photos as the worksheet shows but mine are different sizes.  I always cut photo mats after I know what my photos will be and I do not ever cut them while cutting all the other elements.  I also placed the floral die cut in a different location using Dimensionals and added Wink of Stella for shimmer.  I inked all edges of cardstock and DSP and also used Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder for the Peach Pie strip.  Speaking of the Peach Pie strip (2C & 2I) the workshop instructions have you cut that piece at 12" x ¾" but it only needs to be about 1-¼" x ¾" so save yourself some cardstock.  So much of that piece is hidden.  I also added the standard 3 dot embellishments lower right of page.

Right Page:Changes I made to the actual Workshop guide are placing my die cut designs over the top corner of the photos.  And, since I placed Celebrate on the Left page I needed something to fill in the space at the top of this layout in place of Celebrate.  I used Old Olive cardstock and White Willow cardstock to cut Hello catalog using my Silhouette Cameo.  Hello was placed with Dimensionals as were the 2 die cut pieces and the White Willow "name" holders below both photos where I have to place their names, also using my Silhouette Cameo for writing.

If you have purchased the Wildflower Workshop you will have the original instructions.  If you have not purchased it and would like "details" please email me at CreatingWithTina@outlook.com OR use the Contact Me option on the right panel of this Blog post.  I will provide you a link for the details.

Here are the 2 sketches along with measurements that DO match the original workshop guide.  I added a note where I shortened the Peach Pie CS piece.


I added both the Wildflower Birthday Suite and Wildflower Birthday DSP with sticker sheet for 2 options below in the Product List clickable list.

If you use this for a page OR two please contact me as I would love to post it as a main post on my Facebook page, Creating With Tina.

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