2012 Calendar Templates

So I made some calendar's last year for Christmas gifts - and I thought they turned out pretty darn cute (if I do say so myself!) I've debated back and forth about doing them again this year - and had decided maybe not - not sure if its good to give away calendars year after year - thought maybe it would get boring? I don't know - any thoughts (comments APPRECIATED!)

Well then I was inspired to use Jen's (from Graham like the Cracker) 2012 Calendar Bottom Templates - I had this great idea to turn one of the LOs I created into a calendar bottom!

And this is what I came up with - didn't it turn out SUPER CUTE?!? I thought so too! ;)


And here are the templates - linked right to Jen's store - so go over - pick them up yourself & get cracking on some Christmas Gifts!
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And if you like the pieces I used to create this calendar - check out my other post for more information on the kits & alpha I used!
http://scrappingourlivesaway.blogspot.com/2011/10/graham-like-cracker-is-back.html

Graham Like the Cracker is BACK!

Some exciting news for you today!! Jen is BACK! I've been missing her lately - she's been busy making all sorts of homebaked goodies - but she found some time to design! She made three different pieces for the Make a Kit at Scrap Matters - (all images are linked to her store!)






I of course JUMPED at the chance to work with her goodies again! I participated in the October Scraplift challenge at Scrap Matters - and came up with this:


I also used the ellies from this Wyld Web Design's kit (recolored the witch's hair slightly :))


It was fun to work with Jen's goodies again - I hope she has time to design more stuff soon!

Christmas in...August?!

So you've heard of Christmas in July - but I'm scrapping Christmas of 2008 - and it's August - close enough right? Anyways - I'm almost done with scrapping 2008 - so not quite 3 years behind! Hope I can catch up soon!!

So I participated in a Scraplift Challenge over at ScrapMatters and LOVED how this LO turned out!! The right side is the one I lifted, then for the left side I flipped and did a little changing and got a balanced LO! I love it!

Here's the 2 pages side by side:




And here are the individual sides (so you can see them a bit closer up!) They are also linked to my gallery if you have questions about credits or whatever :D







And of course to make this adorable page I had to use this adorable kit by Graham like the Cracker - it's called "Believe". I used the HUGE Collection which includes the kit (alpha, paper & elements), Worn Papers, Extras (extra alpha & extra elements).



This amazing kit alone has an alpha, 28 papers & 76 elements! The kit is $7.50 - but the collection is only $10.99 and you get a TON more! You get an additional 33 elements, an extra alpha, a distressed paper pack containing 8 seasonally appropriate papers. Last but not least there are also 4 templates to make scrapping your holiday memories a breeze!!

Strive for Five - Template Mini-Pack

I threw my back out last weekend - so i didn't get to do as much scrapping for iNDS as I woukd have liked (or at all this week for that matter!) But because Char (from Wyld Web Designs) came out with these perfect multi-photo templates I was at least able to get one page done - and I really like how it turned out!


Here is Char's mini-template pack - available exclusively at Scrap Matters


I used this amazing kit by Jen from Graham like the Cracker called "For Him"


And to coordinate with the kit are these cool Worn Papers! I used these also!

Quentin & Emma - RELOADED!

Jen has added some gorgeous new goodies to her kit "Quentin & Emma" I've used the kit quite a few times - and had NO problems using it yet again with these new additions!!

Here is the LO I made using the original kit, worn papers, template (modified to include more photos), & scatters! I just LOVE this LO - the template was soo fun to work with and the kit is just plain adorable!


Here are the worn papers that coordinate perfectly!


The scatters are a super fun addition - who doesnt love scatters?!?


And last, but certainly not least - these AMAZING templates!!


And here is the original kit!

GLTC has a new kit out!

Jen's got her mojo back!! :) And it SHOWS! She released this kit last week - but I was busy with some family in town due to a funeral - so I just got a chance now to work with this ADORABLE kit! :)

I worked with the whole "Rainbows & Butterflies" collection. Jen collabed with WM [squared] Designs to create this gorgeous collection!



This collection would normally be $17.25 - but its on sale NOW for only $11! I love the Spring feel of this kit! I used it to scrap two different LOs for Easter. For my son's page I made the cute Easter eggs :) Both LOs were made using a template from the awesome MandaGirl





As you can see this can be used for Boys or Girls and a variety of different LOs! The papers & elements are very versatile!

"One More Story" by GLTC

I love Jen's newest kit called "One More Story" its a sweet bedtime kit full of cute papers, adorable elements and two great alphas!

AND it was the freebie newsletter kit for the ScrapMatters' newsletter this month.


She has also created this super cute add-on for the newsletter kit:


Here's my first LO I created with this kit! I thought it was perfect for these photos! All tuckered out after a long weekend away!


And for the 2nd page I combined this kit with Jen's "Making Waves" collab with jennifer barette (pieces recolored some) and created an adorable "matching" page to the other one - showing the swimming we did at the hotel pool in Green Bay.

Jen's newest kit is ADORABLE!!

Jen (aka Graham like the Cracker) has collabed with WImpy Chompers to make this adorable kit - "Cherry Tree Lane"

This kit is inspired by Mary Poppins! But it works for a wide variety of other pages as well! This is HUGE! It contains about 28 papers and over 50 elements! Including an ADORABLE alpha that is super versatile!! Hurry on over to ScrapMatters - where this kit is being sold exclusively for only $9.19!



And if you want to see an example of what can be done with this kit - I'll show you the page I made! I love how it turned out!!

Great Goodies from GLTC!

Jen has revamped a kit and it is absolutely gorgeous for all your Autumn Layouts!! And if you buy it now at ScrapMatters you will get all this for 58% off! Meaning all these goodies are only $10!
An Orchard Harvest: The Sweet Deal by Jen Graham

An Orchard Harvest: the Worn & Torn Papers
An Orchard Harvest: The Glitter

Felt and craft paper and real elements are the perfect compliment to your apple picking or pumpkin picking pictures. They also make great layouts with pictures of your little dumpling or pumpkin.

An Orchard Harvest: The Kit by Jen Graham


It also has a super fun alpha to coordinate!!
An Orchard Harvest: The Harvest Alpha


And here's what I made with "An Orchard Harvest"


And I just loved the way the layout turned out (I also used this template)..
Calendar Topper Templates


That I decided to turn it into a calendar page - I just love how it turned out!! I used these pieces from Graham like the Cracker
Calendar Bottom Template: Dotty Lines


And came up with this!! I can't wait to use the other templates and make calendars for next year.....hmmm....I'm thinking Christmas gifts?!? What do you think?

"Love that Girl" by Graham like the Cracker

To go along with her "Love that Boy" Kit - Jen has decided to revamp an "old" kit (formerly known as "Letters to Juliet") and has created the beautiful "Love that Girl"! I love the pink and black in this kit!!



Of course she's made some adorable word art to go with it:


Some awesome Embossed & Worn Papers to match:


And some super fun weaving templates!


AND If you buy it all together - you get a great deal!! All of this for only $9!


And here's what I came up with! This kit is perfect for scrapping more of Ryan & Melissa's wedding - didnt this turn out GREAT?!?!

"Love that Boy" by Graham like the Cracker

I've been having loads of fun playing with the newest kit from Graham like the Cracker & Bella Gypsy. It's called "Love that Boy" and its sooo cute! I love the colors & the papers & elements (not to mention the word-art) are all awesome!! If you buy the bundle - which includes the kit, the WA, some worn & torn papers & some cute templates - it's only $10!! (a $16 value!) Check it out:



Here's the first LO I made with it: (I also used a template by MandaGirl)



Then Jen came out with the GREAT templates!! And if you "follow" me at all - you KNOW I'm a sucker for good templates!



So of course right away I had to create a 2nd page to go with my first one! Just so I could use the "Love that boy" kit again!! :) Here's what I came up with!

Graham like the Cracker's "Little Princess Sighs"

Jen originally created this kit while she was still at GingerScraps - and it was always on my wish list - well now she's BRINGING IT BACK! I was so excited to see this kit be re-released - I just couldn't wait to get my hands on it and scrap!!



I love the soft colors of this kit - and it worked perfectly for finishing to scrap Kaylee's 1st birthday (her 2nd party!)

Here's what Jen has to say about the kit: "I absolutely love the newborn stage. It is the best sound in the world when your baby is resting on your shoulder and they make a tiny little sigh. So this kit is for scrapping all of those delicious newborn moments! It is filled with lots of stars, ribbon, buttons, ric rac and other scrapping necessities for scrapping your newborn princess.

This kit 48 elements and the layered elements come with a drop shadow version.
This kit also contains 22 papers."

And here are the TWO layouts I created! I loved this kit!!!

This first one I used another one of Misty O'Brien's Number Templates - I told you I'd be using more of them! I just love the look of this LO!


The second LO was an awesome template challenge over at ScrapMatters - I just loved all the paper blocks - and especially loved the fact that it was a multi-photo LO! My specialty! hee hee




And ALMOST as exciting as that - if you visit Jen's blog now - you have up to 6 chances to win a free $25 gift certificate to Persnickety Prints! That means you can print you OWN scrapbook layouts! Plus they have a great flat-rate shipping - of only $5! I love that!! Hurry on over - because the contest ends TUESDAY MORNING!!