Some people are a little bit country, and others are little bit rock ‘n’ roll—just as some crafters are a little bit card-making, while others are a little bit scrapbooking. There’s no right or wrong approach when it comes to expressing yourself creatively. And whether you’re a little bit of this, a little bit of that, or a little bit of both, you’re sure to enjoy “Designer Challenge: From Layout to Cards,” one of the articles featured in the July/August 2010 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. In the article, we joined forces with our sister publication, Paper Crafts magazine, to challenge some their Paper Crafts Go-To Gals to create cards based off of scrapbook pages created by our own Dream Team members and contributing writers. Take a look at how a few of the participants found their inspiration, and see if doesn’t give you a few ideas of your own!
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Jen Jockisch made this striking page for our feature. We love how she created a patriotic page with a nontraditional color combination.
Kim Kesti was the lucky recipient of Jen’s page. Notice how she designed her card using the general sketch of Jen’s page, as well as the same soft colors. Fabulous!
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Jennifer McGuire designed this playful page. Aren’t the googly eyes on those monsters so much fun?
Believe it or not, Teri Anderson was able to create a lovely sympathy card based on Jennifer’s layout—yes, a sympathy card, even with googly-eyed monsters as her starting point. Notice how Teri used a similar paper strip with brads on her card as Jennifer used on the layout. And she even managed to position her flowers in a stacked trio, just as Jennifer did with the three amigos on her page.
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And the fun didn’t stop on our end. In the July/August 2010 issue of Paper Crafts, you’ll find how our Dream Team members were inspired by cards of Go-To Gals to create layouts. Visit the Paper Crafts Connection blog for a look at the layout Laura Vegas made from this darling card created by Rae Barthel.
While you’re at it, check out the scrapbook page Susan Weinroth created that belongs to this delicate card designed by Betsy Veldman.
Your Turn!
Ready to get in on the action? Excellent! We have just the designer challenge for you. Actually, two challenges were announced today. Read below for more:
1. Card to Layout Challenge on Club CK: How do the cards shown on this blog post (or in our online bonus article) inspire you? Does one give you an idea for a layout that you can’t wait to try? If so, hop on over to Club CK—our online community—and post your scrapbook page in our project gallery, making sure to put “Cards to Layouts Challenge” in your image title when you upload a photo of your layout. In the description for your image, make sure you state which card you’ve taken your inspiration from! (Note: You’ll need to register on the site to upload your image. For FREE registration that gives you access to the gallery, message-board forums, and Club CK blogs, click here.) By taking the challenge and uploading your layout, you’ll be entered to win one of three awesome prize packages, which includes a copy of the July/August 2010 issues of Creating Keepsakes and Paper Crafts magazines, as well as scrapbooking and card-making delights. Read more and participate here.
2. Moxie Fab World Design Challenge: The trend-focused Moxie Fab World blog, hosted by Paper Crafts’ creative editor Cath Edvalson, is another place for challenge happenings. This time, however, you’re asked to create a card from a layout for a chance to win some free happiness. Read more and participate here.
Where Do You Fall?
How would you define your creative charisma? Are you a scrapbooker first, a card-making maniac, or an equal opportunist? We’d love for you tell us the answer to that question by leaving a comment below. While you’re at it, why not say what it is about your craft of choice that lights your creative fire. And we hope you’ll check out today’s challenges, as well as the July/August 2010 issues of both Creating Keepsakes and Paper Crafts magazines for additional inspiring ideas.
Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, creative editor
As far as spreading my time between layouts and cardmaking, I’m an equal opportunist–with a little bit of home decor thrown in just for fun (especially around birthdays or holidays). I tend to favor a shabby-chic, collage style, but am also comfortable taking it lean and clean, so the “fireworks” and “little monster” layouts were both appealing to me.
I don’t tend to make cards. Scrapbooking is definately my forte.
I am definately a scrapper first—but thanks to some great cardmaking in the magazine I have become a cardmaker too.
Fun challenges! I am a bit of both–cardmaker/scrapper. I love cards for practical purposes and also b/c layouts take me forever. So, for instant gratification, cards are the way to go for me. But I love the pages that capture memories and use photos of my fam as unique art too.
I’m a cardmaker, but I look at scrappers’ pages for inspiration. This is a great idea you have going here, because a scrapbook page encourages a much more complex design with lots of details. I look for those details for inspiration. I particularly like what Teri did with the sympathy card. Love the details, and I like the cheerfulness of the sympathy card, always a tricky mood to convey with graciousness.
I’m both–I am more a cardmaker….but I do enjoy scrapbooking. I also look at both of these mags and take ideas for all my projects! I love looking through CK for LOs that I can change into cards! That is SOOOOOOOOOO much fun! So thanks for the challenge;)
I’m mostly a cardmaker, I’ve tried to scrap but never seem to get it done–too many ideas. I have made a yearly scrapped calendar, my DD helps me and it’s a great porject to work on together. I do subscribe to CK and Paper crafts and get inspiration for both of them. I look at my card making as a way to show my love for family/friends, use my creativity but it’s a small project with a deadline–so I get the card done, have fun making it and send it out the door!
I do both, but I’m far more drawn to the temporary medium provided by cards. While content and desigs in my scrapbooks need to stand the test of time, my cards are a perfect place to play and experiment.
I love this challenge! I just shared a post on my blog last night along the same lines as this challenge, so I will definitely be entering. :0) I created a card from a scrapbook layout that I had previously made.
I would certainly consider myself a scrapbooker first and foremost, but I love to create cards as well…especially to use up leftover scraps.
Looking forward to sharing my creations!
Love this idea! Always so creative!
i am primarily a cardmaker. since our extended family is quite large i keep saying i am going to stop making cards so i can do something else. but then i think of all the times that the recipients have thanked me for the personalized cards and told me how much they enjoy them. so i take my inspiration from their appreciation of what i do.
I’m a scrapbooker first and dabble in the card-making too. I really like doing 3D paper crafting, little boxes and packages really get me going!
I’m a scrapper first but everyone loves getting a handmade card..and I’m working on developing those skills. This crossing over is so terrific!
This is one of my most favorite topics, finding inspiration in lots of places. I think I have to decide that I am a cardmaker first, maybe cause they are faster then layouts!!!
I’m a scrapbooker turned card maker, but still scrappin. I love the idea of a home made created card! I’ve received one and it was so appreciated because of the time spent making the card.
I’m a card maker! Love to use print papers and all the fabulous embellishments that cross over to all the paper arts. Some of my favorites are ribbons, buttons, sequins, flowers, fibers. So many to choose from!
DeniseB
fabulous cards and what a wonderful challenge!
enjoy *~*
i am a card maker first, then scrapper. =) I wish more people could appreciate the charm of a homemade card from the heart…
I’m both a scrapper and cardmaker. I love doing both, but for different reasons. I love scrapping because I get to be creative purely for myself. I don’t have to please anyone. As long as I like it, then it’s great. With cards, I create for other’s pleasure. Cards are also a great way to practice new techniques on a smaller scale.
I was a scrapbooker first but starting stamping and making cards shortly after. I feel like I am better at the card making but the scrapbooking is something that is very meaningful and I LOVE it too!! So crazy about both I guess!!!
Christina Smith…clearly my hero..just my style!
I can’t wait to do this challenge!!! Thanks for always keeping me inspired!!!
i recently have been making more cards than scrapbooking but i love them both. my dad inspires me because he has been fighting about 3 different types of cancer and has not given up.
I make cards. I have never been interested in making scrapbook pages, I get my insperation from my cards randomly, Somtimes I lay awake at night and think of like 10 different cards I could be making. Simple things give me ideas, It could just be a peice of paper or a ribbon and BAM I get Ideas.
I definitely divide my interests…my first passion is scrapbooking because I love to save the memories for my daughters. I love to give cards and make the recipient feel special with a personal card. And I love to alter home decor items. I just wish I had more time!
I’m definitely a scrapbooker, though I am trying to get more into cardmaking. It’s a great way to try out more techniques.
I posted my layout from Rae Barthels card at the Club CK blog.
http://clubcreatingkeepsakes.com/media/p/199333.aspx
I am both, but primarily a scrapper. I love using my scraps after finishing a page and use it to make a card or two. Love this challenge will definately participate
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