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Special Guest Blogger: Pam Callaghan

December 18, 2009 on 12:06 pm | In Holidays, fonts, guest blogger | No Comments | Tags: Anna Griffin, card starters, Creating Keepsakes, Creating Keepsakes magazine, free downloads, Free Font Friday, GCD Studios, Heather Landry, holiday, Pam Callaghan, Paper Crafts, Paper Crafts Magazine, Pebbles Inc., Provo Craft, scrapbook pages, Scrapbooking, technique, techniques, templates

Hello, my name is Pam Callaghan. I am so honored to be featured today on the CK blog! I have been scrapbooking for seven years. I currently design for Anna Griffin and Pebbles, Inc, and I do freelance work for GCD Studios.

I also run my own blog called “Ideas for Scrapbookers.” You can find tons of ideas for scrapbooking, including templates, sketches, digital items, tutorials, contests, and so much more. I created many of the templates (which are free!), and you can print them out to use directly on your scrapbook pages. I also have an amazing group of ladies who contribute to my blog.

I have some fun ideas for your holiday projects, so here we go!

"Our Traditions" by Pam Callaghan. Supplies: Cardstock: Anna Griffin and Bazzill Basics Paper; Patterned paper, stickers, and die cuts: Anna Griffin; Cutting tool: Provo Craft; Font: Bangle; Adhesive: Tombow.

I’m sharing two projects with you today about getting inspiration from holiday decor! This first project, “Our Traditions,” features five of my favorite photos from last Christmas. I was inspired by the ornaments on our Christmas tree for this design. I love how ornaments hang from the tree, and I wanted to make it look like my tree page had ornaments hanging from it. To achieve this look, I used the following steps:

Step 1: Below I have included a sketch of the page I created in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Use it as a guide on how to crop your photos and type your text.

Step 2: Print out one large and four small photos to use on the page. You can use a circle cutter such as the Coluzzle from Provo Craft to cut out the circles from your photos.

Step 3: If you want this exact shape in computer text, open the sketch in a program like Adobe Photoshop Elements. Create a new layer and type in your text where I have indicated on the sketch. Delete the sketch layer and print out your new layer of text onto white paper.

Step 4: Add lots of fun holiday embellishments and a title to the page. I used the Hannah Christmas Collection by Anna Griffin.

"Christmas Wall Hanging" by Pam Callaghan. Supplies: Cardstock: Anna Griffin and Bazzill Basics Paper; Patterned paper, stickers, and die cuts: Anna Griffin; Ribbon: May Arts; Adhesive: Tombow.

This second project was made from a template by Heather Landry, who is a contributor for my blog. This shape reminds me of a beautiful cross-stitched wall hanging I saw at a friend’s house when I was young. You can make many neat projects from the template. I made a wall hanging, but you can use it on cards, layouts, and other projects! To create this project, follow these steps:

Step 1: Download the “Christmas Tree” template here. Print and cut out the design.

Step 2: Trace the outline of the template onto patterned paper.

Step 3: Print out 1–3 photos and crop them to fit into the template space. Assemble the photos onto the paper.

Step 4: Embellish as desired with stickers, title, and ribbon.

Step 5: Tape a ribbon to the back of the project so it can be easily hung on the wall.

Free Giveaway

Anna Griffin is giving away the beautiful Hannah Christmas Collection filled with a 12″ x 12″ cardstock pack, a mat pack, a journaling pack, decorative ribbon, felt borders, vellum quotes, and epoxy stickers to one lucky winner (randomly selected). To be in the running for the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this blog post by December 20.

Hannah Christmas Collection from Anna Griffin

I hope you are inspired by the ideas I posted today!

—Pam Callaghan

Free Font Friday

As part of Free Font Friday, check out two sentiment-based dingbat fonts you can use on your holiday cards and tags. You can download both fonts for free here.

Sample sentiments from the CK Card Starters font

Sample sentiments from the CK Card Starters 2 font

For more card ideas, check out the blog of CK’s sister publication, Paper Crafts, and look for their new special issue, Holiday Cards & More, Volume 4.

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Thanks for the giveaway. Love Anna Griffin product!

Comment by Jessica — 12/18/2009 #
Thanks for the giveaway. Love Anna Griffin product!

Comment by Jessica — 12/18/2009 #
FABULOUS layouts, pam. i already follow your other blog, so it’s not to see your work featured on here, as well!

Comment by Kat — 12/18/2009 #
FABULOUS layouts, pam. i already follow your other blog, so it’s not to see your work featured on here, as well!

Comment by Kat — 12/18/2009 #
Just beautiful papers … and your “family tree” is so cute!

Comment by Lillian Child — 12/18/2009 #
SUPER cute LO- looove it! and such an adorable wall hanging

Comment by SMK — 12/18/2009 #
That Anna Griffin stuff looks sweet!

Comment by Jill — 12/18/2009 #
Pam, that’s a beautiful layout! Love those Anna Griffin papers!

Comment by Susan Goetter — 12/18/2009 #
These layouts and papers remind me of my Christmas memories in the ’60’s. Thank your for such lovely work.

Comment by Janet MacKay — 12/18/2009 #
gorgeous project pam!!! LOVE that template too!

Comment by sarah — 12/18/2009 #
Pam, I love that layout! So stinkin’ cute!

Comment by Erica Hettwer — 12/18/2009 #
Pam, I love that layout! So stinkin’ cute!

Comment by Erica Hettwer — 12/18/2009 #
Love the ideas that you have given us for holiday LOs and the wall hanging. Leaving here to visit your blog and see what other great suggestions you have for us.

Comment by Gloria Martens — 12/18/2009 #
I could so use some new Christmas scrappy goodies to play with and this Anna Griffin looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us, Pam. Can’t wait to try out the tree template!

Comment by Steffanie S — 12/18/2009 #
I really like the circles template. Thanks for sparking some ideas!

Comment by gardengeekette — 12/18/2009 #
great projects thanks for the chance to win!

Comment by Alisha Berkey — 12/18/2009 #
lovely LOs, congrats!

Comment by BETTYK — 12/18/2009 #
Beautiful projects and materials! They definitely got my creative juices flowing. Thanks for the chance to win!

Comment by Sherry T — 12/18/2009 #
Beautiful projects and materials! They definitely got my creative juices flowing. Thanks for the chance to win!

Comment by Sherry T — 12/18/2009 #
I don’t think i’ve ever used Anna G papers. Would be fun to try! Thanks

Comment by Amy — 12/18/2009 #
Thanks for the great inspiration, and a chance to win!

Comment by Samantha T. — 12/18/2009 #
Gorgeous papers!!!

Comment by Eileen Velez — 12/18/2009 #
What pretty Anna Griffin products! Thanks for the chance to win.

Comment by Cathy — 12/18/2009 #
Pam, thank you for sharing with us! Very nice work!

Comment by Jingle — 12/18/2009 #
Beautiful projects going to check out your blog now.
thanks for the chance to win
Jennifer

Comment by Jennifer — 12/18/2009 #
super cute layout and hanging!

Comment by Nancy L. — 12/18/2009 #
Thanks for the sketch! What a lovely LO.

Comment by LindaR — 12/18/2009 #
Congrats on being featured today Pam! You are so talented! I just love your templates!

Comment by Mustangkayla — 12/18/2009 #
I would to win these materials! thanks!

Comment by Jennifer — 12/18/2009 #
I love, love, love giveaways and new ideas! Thanks for sharing!

Comment by Chris Cross — 12/18/2009 #
Gorgeous work Pam!!!

Comment by delaina — 12/18/2009 #
Simple&gorgeous! Great work & giveaway!

Comment by Domna — 12/18/2009 #
Love the idea of different sized circles…soooo cute!!

Comment by Amber Scurlock — 12/18/2009 #
I just love your ideas! Can’t wait to check out your blog.

Comment by Heather ippolito — 12/18/2009 #
Love that layout and great giveaway!

Comment by Janette — 12/18/2009 #
I really love both of your projects Pammy! The colors on both are fabulous and I love the circular photos on the layout. So cool!

Comment by Heather — 12/18/2009 #
Great giveaway! Love your work Pam!

Comment by Jodee — 12/18/2009 #
Just wanted to say I like the projects and the pspers you used.

Comment by Molly R. Moody — 12/18/2009 #
Just wanted to say I like the projects and the pspers you used.

Comment by Molly R. Moody — 12/18/2009 #
I love both LO! That paper is gorgeous

Comment by Renae — 12/18/2009 #
Wonderful giveaway! Thanks

Comment by Yolanda B. — 12/18/2009 #
I always love seeing Pam’s work and sketches. Thanks for sharing here

Comment by rebecca keppel — 12/18/2009 #
Great post — cute ideas!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Comment by Julie — 12/18/2009 #
I’m always looking for more sketch ideas.
Thanks for the giveaway.

Comment by LouAnn — 12/18/2009 #
Anna Griffin packs are so pretty!! Thanks for a chance!

Comment by Vickie — 12/18/2009 #
Gorgeous kit and ideas! I’m a digiscrapper but just getting started doing cards!

Comment by Karen — 12/18/2009 #
Gorgeous kit and ideas! I’m a digiscrapper but just getting started doing cards!

Comment by Karen — 12/18/2009 #
Love anything Anna Griffin!

Comment by Wendy Green — 12/18/2009 #
WOOHOO! Rock on! I love this PAM! Great layouts and please count me OUT for the give away I also work for Anna G.
CONGRATS PAM
~H

Comment by Heidi sonboul — 12/18/2009 #
Love the kit Cute wall hanging as well! Great idea!

Comment by Meggan P. — 12/18/2009 #
My newborn daughters name is Hannah lol! So ive got to enter Such nice traditional colours too.

Comment by Joanne — 12/18/2009 #
It’s snowing outside (never happens this early in Roanoke!) and I’m finally feeling Christmas-y. And here you are, Pam, with two beautiful Christmas ideas. Thank you–now I’m inspired.

Comment by Judy — 12/18/2009 #
Love the tree layout, how darling!

Comment by Kim M — 12/18/2009 #
Love the tree layout, how darling!

Comment by Kim M — 12/18/2009 #
Gorgeous stuff! I would love to win!

Comment by Junglewife — 12/18/2009 #
You handed out some great inspiration today. Thank you.

Comment by Pam Spradlin — 12/18/2009 #
Pam I always love your designs and these are no exception! Beautiful and the Anna Griffin paper – WOW how pretty!

Comment by Carmen O. — 12/18/2009 #
Pam I always love your designs and these are no exception! Beautiful and the Anna Griffin paper – WOW how pretty!

Comment by Carmen O. — 12/18/2009 #
So very pretty. I love that Christmas Layout. Thank you for the chance at winning such beautiful papers.

Have a Wonder-filled weekend.
Cheers,
~Tonya

Comment by ~Tonya — 12/18/2009 #
Pick me, pick me, pick me…P L E A S E pick MEEEEEEEEE!!!

Comment by Sandy McElhaney — 12/18/2009 #
I love the tree layout.

Comment by Nicolle Weber — 12/18/2009 #
Great sketch and layout, Pam, and I love the wall hanging! Thanks for the chance to win.

Comment by Cynthia B. — 12/18/2009 #
Love the projects, Pam, thanks! I think I’ll be doing a little scraplifting soon.

Comment by Cindy D. — 12/18/2009 #
I always love circle pictures and that template is great!

Comment by Kim — 12/18/2009 #
This family tree is an awesome idea!

Comment by Melinda Wilson — 12/18/2009 #
This family tree is an awesome idea!

Comment by Melinda Wilson — 12/18/2009 #
I LOVE all Anna’s papers & embellies

Comment by JPScraps — 12/18/2009 #
Love your layouts, especially the one with the tree! )

Comment by Sandy Reeves — 12/18/2009 #
I love the layouts–great inspiration pieces. I haven’t used Anna Griffin products so would love to win to have the opportunity. Thanks.

Comment by Tiffany H. — 12/18/2009 #
Awesome ideas – love the Our Traditions layout. Thanks for the chance to win!

Comment by Cindy C — 12/18/2009 #
The layouts are great. Can’t wait to try out the tree!!!

Comment by Robbie L. — 12/18/2009 #
I love Anna Griffin designs, and loved that it is named after me!

Comment by Hannah — 12/18/2009 #
You are amazing and so generous! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. I love Anna Griffin’s work! Would love to have the prize!

Comment by Glyniss — 12/18/2009 #
You are amazing and so generous! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. I love Anna Griffin’s work! Would love to have the prize!

Comment by Glyniss — 12/18/2009 #
Pam, great layouts!!

Comment by Deborah M — 12/18/2009 #
What a wonderful set…thank you for the chance to win

Comment by Nichole Lorkowski — 12/18/2009 #
Oh wow would I love to win some goodies from Anna Griffin I adore her products

Comment by Elaine — 12/18/2009 #
awesome layout and project, Pam!
I would love to win the Anna Griffin prize!

Comment by Teresa Jaye — 12/18/2009 #
Thanks for the fun ideas! Love the holiday season!

Comment by Olivia — 12/18/2009 #
Anna Giffin always has beautiful paper and embellishments

Comment by pam of memphis — 12/18/2009 #
Fabulous Pam! I love the Christmas tree wall hanging!

Comment by Sew-Ink — 12/18/2009 #
Can’t wait to use the tree idea – I’m thinking on a heritage page – great idea – thanks for the chance to win. Merry Christmas!

Comment by Melanie — 12/18/2009 #
Love the our traditions page. Thanks for sharing the sketch. I look forward to viewing your blog page.

Comment by Tabitha — 12/18/2009 #
The pages are lovely. The Anna Griffin Hannah collection looks great too!

Comment by Donna VW — 12/18/2009 #
Great projects for Christmastime. I’ll have to visit your blog since I’m always looking for more ideas. Thanks for the giveaway!

Comment by Kerrie B. — 12/18/2009 #
Great projects for Christmastime. I’ll have to visit your blog since I’m always looking for more ideas. Thanks for the giveaway!

Comment by Kerrie B. — 12/18/2009 #
I love Anna Griffith!! In need of more Christmas papers

Comment by Terri Meeks — 12/18/2009 #
Great ideas, Pam, I love your layout with the circles – definately a scraplift in the making. And the Anna Griffith is yummy too!

Comment by lainielynn1976 — 12/18/2009 #
Great projects!

Comment by Jennifer Hansen — 12/18/2009 #
love the Christmas tree LO!

Comment by conniemelancon — 12/18/2009 #
What a great layout! It is fun with all the circles!

Comment by Melanie C — 12/18/2009 #
What a great layout! It is fun with all the circles!

Comment by Melanie C — 12/18/2009 #
Awesome ideas, thanks!

Comment by rita — 12/18/2009 #
Awesome ideas, thanks!

Comment by rita — 12/18/2009 #
Beautiful LO’s!

Comment by Beth — 12/18/2009 #
Thanks for the inspiration!

Comment by freddie — 12/18/2009 #
I really love the wall hanging. I want to create one for my grandma. I think she would love it. Thanks for sharing!

Comment by cindy barriga — 12/18/2009 #
Love the papers in the kit!

Comment by Cindy D — 12/18/2009 #
Love the papers in the kit!

Comment by Cindy D — 12/18/2009 #
Gorgeous layout! I love Anna Griffin’s products so thanks for the chance to win!

Comment by Jessica Canham — 12/18/2009 #
The layouts are incredible and I love the AG products.

Comment by Michele K — 12/18/2009 #
The layouts are incredible and I love the AG products.

Comment by Michele K — 12/18/2009 #
I love your layout.

Comment by Ashley — 12/18/2009 #
Great projects! Thanks for the chance at some Anna- and the new fonts- fun!!!

Comment by jen shears — 12/18/2009 #
Great projects! Thanks for the chance at some Anna- and the new fonts- fun!!!

Comment by jen shears — 12/18/2009 #
Love your Blog! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to have some of Anna’s great supplies! Thanks for the cute free fonts too!

Comment by Wendi — 12/18/2009 #
That is a great idea for a wall hanging.

Comment by cards4ever — 12/19/2009 #
That is a great idea for a wall hanging.

Comment by cards4ever — 12/19/2009 #
What a beautiful collection! I would love to win.

Comment by Colleen — 12/19/2009 #
I loved the idea of layout. Thank you for sharing with it.

Comment by Ilze — 12/19/2009 #
Pam I am so proud of you! Your work is amazing….it is no wonder you were chosen to be here!

*gina*

Comment by gina o. — 12/19/2009 #
Pam I am so proud of you! Your work is amazing….it is no wonder you were chosen to be here!

*gina*

Comment by gina o. — 12/19/2009 #
Love the layout. Can’t wait to check out your blog. It sounds incredible. Thanks for providing the link.

Comment by Jennipher Lowery — 12/19/2009 #
That LO sketch is wonderful – TFS!

Comment by DebL — 12/19/2009 #
Love the circle layout! Instant christmas feeling.

Comment by Eva — 12/19/2009 #
Love the circle layout! Instant christmas feeling.

Comment by Eva — 12/19/2009 #
Love your work as always Pam!!!

Comment by danielle — 12/19/2009 #
I love the Christmas tree layout. Very cute!

Comment by Andrea in IL — 12/19/2009 #
I love the Christmas tree layout. Very cute!

Comment by Andrea in IL — 12/19/2009 #
I love the “Traditions” page–it’s awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!

Comment by Carrie — 12/19/2009 #
Love the layouts. I have bookmarked your blog and look forward to spending some time there.

Comment by Sherri — 12/19/2009 #
Gorgeous layouts!

Comment by kim a. — 12/19/2009 #
Super Fun and Clever Ideas – thanks for sharing!

Comment by colleen — 12/19/2009 #
Adorable LO-very cool sketch

Comment by Michelle — 12/19/2009 #
Adorable LO-very cool sketch

Comment by Michelle — 12/19/2009 #
Beautiful LO”s thanks for sharing- would love to win some Anna Griffn papers!

Comment by Victoria S. — 12/19/2009 #
beautiful! thank you for taking the time to share, especially during this very busy season! Happy Holidays!

Comment by traci severson — 12/19/2009 #
What a gorgeous layout Pam! Merry Christmas!

Comment by Jeannine S. — 12/19/2009 #
What a gorgeous layout Pam! Merry Christmas!

Comment by Jeannine S. — 12/19/2009 #
Love the layout and the papers are gorgeous! Merry Christmas

Comment by Rebecca — 12/19/2009 #
Thank you for the terrific layout ideas! And the Anna Griffin product is beautiful! I love stopping by and getting all inspired!

Comment by Candace B. — 12/19/2009 #
I love Anna Griffin, so I would love this Christmas set. Thanks for a chance to win.

Comment by Jenny McGee — 12/19/2009 #
I love Anna Griffin, so I would love this Christmas set. Thanks for a chance to win.

Comment by Jenny McGee — 12/19/2009 #
These are great ideas – thanks for sharing!

Comment by Kimberly Ann — 12/19/2009 #
Love, love, love the LOs!!! Thanks so much for sharing. Can’t wait to check out your blog.

Comment by Heather Ippolito — 12/19/2009 #
Cute ideas! Love the Christmas papers, too!

Comment by Alice — 12/19/2009 #
Cute ideas! Love the Christmas papers, too!

Comment by Alice — 12/19/2009 #
I love your magazine! Thanks for all the contest too. Merry Christmas

Comment by Rhonda — 12/19/2009 #
The wall hanging is just fantastic. I could adapt to make gifts for so many people. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

Comment by Elizabeth Williams — 12/19/2009 #
The wall hanging is just fantastic. I could adapt to make gifts for so many people. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

Comment by Elizabeth Williams — 12/19/2009 #
Great website. I immediately added it to my favorites. Thanks for doing a giveaway!

Comment by Sabrina Smith — 12/19/2009 #
These are fab! I love the tree!

Comment by charlene — 12/19/2009 #
Your work is always so beautiful! Congrats on being a guest blogger! Have a Merry Christmas!

Comment by Tanisha Long — 12/19/2009 #
Love these font dingbats! And what a great Anna Griffin collection! Thanks for the chance to win.

Comment by AngMomof3 — 12/19/2009 #
Love these font dingbats! And what a great Anna Griffin collection! Thanks for the chance to win.

Comment by AngMomof3 — 12/19/2009 #
Love Anna Griffin, but don’t think I have anything of hers for Christmas. Looks lovely.

Comment by Madelyn — 12/19/2009 #
Such wonderful templates and LO’s! Pammy is so awesome… big fan of her work.

Comment by Julie Howard — 12/19/2009 #
love Anna Christmas papers

Comment by Karen — 12/20/2009 #
Love the sketch and the layout, Pam! Will be heading to your blog to check it out directly! ~Bev~

Comment by Bev P — 12/20/2009 #
Thanks for the inspiration!

Comment by Sheryl — 12/20/2009 #
OOOOOOH! I would love to win the Anna Griffin product.

Comment by Rhonda H — 12/20/2009 #
that anna griffin stuff is gorgeous!

Comment by Megan — 12/20/2009 #
I really like the page with the circles on it. It does look like christmas ornaments. Thanks for the chance to win the great papers.

Comment by Tara-Lynn — 12/20/2009 #
Love the Christmas layouts – especially like the Family Tree. And I still like Christmas red and green!

Comment by Chris S. — 12/20/2009 #
Love the Christmas layouts – especially like the Family Tree. And I still like Christmas red and green!

Comment by Chris S. — 12/20/2009 #
Thanks for the chance! Love the Anna Griffin…so beautiful!

Comment by Deanne — 12/20/2009 #
What a great layout – love it!! Thanks so much for the inspiration and the giveaway!!

Comment by Brenda — 12/20/2009 #
cute stuff !

Comment by Laura Stewart — 12/20/2009 #
So pretty! Merry Christmas!

Comment by Rosslyn Weigelt — 12/20/2009 #
love Pam’s layouts. I follow her blog. Hopefully I’ll find some time next weekend to scrapbook. I want to try some of these out.

Comment by Pamk — 12/20/2009 #
love Pam’s layouts. I follow her blog. Hopefully I’ll find some time next weekend to scrapbook. I want to try some of these out.

Comment by Pamk — 12/20/2009 #
Anna Griffin papers are my favorite!!

Comment by Lanie — 12/20/2009 #
Merry Christmas! Thanks for the give away.

Comment by hannie — 12/20/2009 #
I would love to win!!! Thanks for the give away!

Comment by Teresa — 12/20/2009 #
wow nice goodies!

Comment by April — 12/20/2009 #
Gorgeous layouts! Thanks for the chance at the awesome Anna Griffin goodies! Happy Holidays!

Comment by Lisa Risser — 12/21/2009 #
I love your layouts they look super pretty

Comment by Nicole — 12/21/2009 #
Thanks Pam! Love your sketches. Will check out your site.

Comment by tammy g — 12/21/2009 #
What adorable layouts! Anna Griffin’s designs are some of my favourites around – I love using her products
Thanks for the chance to win!

Comment by Heather M — 12/22/2009 #
Love that sketch.

Comment by Pam Spradlin — 12/22/2009 #
Love that sketch.

Comment by Pam Spradlin — 12/22/2009 #

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