Jen Gallacher is back...with a giveaway too!

We are excited to have Jen Gallacher back with us today with a great mini album idea and a GIVEAWAY! We have loved having Jen here this week and you will also see Jen again in our summer issue as she tackles our Easy, Detailed, Expert article!  The summer issue will hit the stores/website on June 21st so be sure to mark your calendars!  It's such a burst of colour, we can't wait to share!  

"I have been wanting to create a little mini album for my niece who visited us last summer. I wanted something she could easily hold in her hands, but that wouldn't take all day to create. Looking through my supplies, I realized that I could use my 4x6" and 3x4" Journaling Cards as the foundation for an album. I selected this charming tear-out booklet from Pebbles, Inc. to start my album.

 

 To decorate the album, I simply added photos to fit the back of the more decorative cards, printing them at 2.25 X 3" and 3.5" X 5" to fit the corresponding journaling cards:

 

  I also combined both 3x4" cards and 4x6" cards in the album and added journaling to the cards with journaling lines:

 

  Then I added a few embellishments from the collection's matching sticker sheet and some My Mind's Eye enamel dots. A few details go a long way on a mini album. You can add dimensional adhesive like pop dots to the back of your stickers to give them a little "pop" on the page:

 

 And finally, I added a bit of stamping to the back page for a little bit more sophistication. I matched the stamping ink to the colors found in the papers and selected a sentiment which fit the theme of my album. Then I created a scene with the leftover stickers:

 

 This is what the completed album looks like, perfect for little hands to handle:

 

Supplies: Journaling Cards (Pebbles, Inc.); Stickers (Pebbles, Inc.); Enamel Dots (Pebbles, Inc.); Office Ring (Karen Foster Design); Ribbon (American Crafts); Pop Dots (American Crafts); Journaling Pen (EK Success); 1/4" Hole Punch (EK Success); Stamp (Hero Arts); Stamping Ink (Stampin' Up!); Adhesive (Xyron)

 

Many manufacturers offer 4x6" and 3x4" journaling cards pre-cut as die cuts or as 12x12" sheets with their collections. While these are often used for Photo Freedom or Project Life pages, they can also serve as the start of a great album. Look for these innovative cards as the foundation for your next mini album project!  ~   Jen Gallacher

A big thank you to Jen for joining us this week.  If you have not yet clicked on to her blog, you MUST! Jen has inspiration every day to share including tutorials, videos, product highlights and more.  Jen also has a beautiful brand new online class over at 2 Peas in Bucket and would LOVE to offer a spot to a lucky SCT reader!!!  Here is a sneak peek and a description...

"Tool School" by Jen Gallacher

We all have them: punches, die cut machines, die cut shapes, and even our most basic tools. And while some of these tools get more use than others, some get completely neglected. Jen Gallacher comes to the rescue with this workshop designed to help you use your tools in creative new ways.

The "Tool School" workshop includes over 100 creative ideas for using your tools. Some basic knowledge of how to use a digital die cut machine, a manual die cut machine, and paper punching are required. Full step-by-step instructions are included for all of the 102 techniques found on the 30 layouts for this workshop.

In addition to the 37 page PDF, Jen has incorporated many of the techniques in each chapter video. Learn how to die cut a shape from Washi Tape. Punch and layer two of the same photo. Hand stitch an embossed pattern. Or staple ribbon to your page. There are so many techniques to choose from! Each video also includes a full start-to-finish layout so you can see how Jen approaches designing with tools into her design process.

Whether you're looking to purchase and use new tools, or whether you're looking to stretch your tool supplies even further, this fun and exciting workshop will give you plenty of ideas to choose from. Lessons can be completed at your own pace. A private message board forum is also available to ask questions of both Jen and to connect with other participants.  Join in on the fun!" 

For the chance to win a spot in this class, be sure leave a comment below by Sunday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. EST.  Good luck!   Jen is also working on a series of videos for the SCT YouTube channel so stayed tuned for more information on those too!

Tomorrow we will be revealing all our NSD winners and we have a great announcement too!  See you then.

~  Catherine

 

Comments

[Lara r]

I love to invest in SB tools. This looks like a great class!

[Michelle Liimatainen]

Jen has long been one of my FAVORITE scrapbookers. She is so talented, real and just genuine. I have taken a few classes with her through 2 peas and she never disappoints. :)

[Kim Thomas]

Jen is one of my very favorite designers. Her work is amazing! She is so creative. Thank you so much for offering a spot in her class. Take care. :)

[Jill Rugg]

This sounds like a really interesting class-thanks for the giveaway!

[Laura G.Turcotte]

She is an amazing designer!!!! It's great to see her on SCT!!! Can't wait to see her work in the new mag!!!

I would love to win this spot!!!

Thanks!

[Heather]

Jen, your mini-album is just as adorable as its recipient. I've often thought of using those cards to make a mini and just have never gotten around to it. I think you have inspired me to give it a go. Your class looks so interesting and practical; thanks so much for the chance to win!!!

[Angela A]

This would be a fabulous class! Great giveaway!

[Kathy P]

What a cute mini album! I know your niece will love looking at photos of her visit with you!
I would love to win your class....like most scrappers, I know I have lots of tools that I do not use to their full advantage! Thanks for the chance to win a seat! And can't wait to see your videos...already know they will be a real treat!

[Gina]

This is adorable - what a great idea! I would love to take Jen's class!

[Carol Lucas]

Tool school sounds like just the class for me. Thanks for a chance to win!

[Sue Alg]

Thanks for the giveway. Sounds like a neat class to learn how to make full use of all my tools.

[Sandy Lewis]

Wow! I could really use this book. It might help me to use those tools I've collected... lol.

[Shannon M.]

I love learning new things and experimenting. This class sounds great!!! I have lots of tools waiting to find a new use for.

[Tammy Lever]

how adorable is that mini album! I love the bright colors that just shout fun! It's a wonderful giveaway as I know many of us have lots of tools we would like to utilize a lot more!

[Valorie]

LOVE TO WIN A SPOT IN THIS CLAS, SOUNDS LIKE A REAL WINNER TO ME!!!THANKS FOR THE GREAT IDEA WITH THE MINI ALBUM--LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!ALSO THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN SOMETHING FANTASTIC!!!!

[Linda E]

I am always inspired by Jen! I would love to win a spot in her class!

[Sue D]

Love the size and pretty colors--makes a great gift. would love to win a class.

[Janet MacKay]

Love the mini album. So sweet.

[Carrie]

It would be so nice to get some new ideas on how to use all my "stuff"...

[Yvette Moore]

I would love to win a spot in the class!

[Kerys]

Such an adorable mini album - I love it! I am one of those typical scrapbookers who 'must' have the punches and dies that are on offer in shops or I think 'will come in handy' only for them to sit gathering dust in my craft room! This class with Jen would be amazing - and get my husband to stop moaning at me for wasting money!!! LOL!! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

[helen]

I would love to be in this class!! very inspiring this mini-album, love the idea of using (UP) these cards in a great new way!!! thanks for a chance to win!

[Lucy]

I love the album...I love the colors and the size...It would be a wonderful gift to receive...Thanks for a chance to win a seat in the class....

[Sharla Laursen]

Those journaling cards/mini album are just too cute! Would love to win a spot in class, thanks for the chance!!

[Linda Hofacker]

So many tools and not enough time to figure them out - this sounds like a great class for me! :)