5 Links You Can’t Miss Right Now!

Posted by Aaron aka Sir Scrapalot on Aug 27, 2010 in Scrapping Tips and Techniques | View Comments

As I’ve been running around the digi world, avoiding lesson planning, I’ve found some awesome links that I think you need to check out.  Go ahead, click away and have fun!

5 Links You Can’t Miss Right Now!!

1. aliedwards.com – Ali is a constant source of inspiration for me, in all the facets of my life.  She recently launched the new version of her site and it’s fantastic!  It still contains all the Ali goodness, but keeps everything organized.  I especially love that she had two blogs, creating a separate blog for her projects!  Incredible.
2. Masterful Scrapbook Design – A new site launched from the team at Get It Scrapped!  Masterful Scrapbook Design is dedicated to taking your scrapbook design to the next level, through tutorials and lessons in a variety of formats.  they are currently offering a 10 Day Trial for only a penny!!  You should definitely check it out.
3. Light Your Fire – Light Your Fire is a digi course from Jennifer at Simple Scrapper.  It’s intended to reignite the fire within for scrapping.  I am already signed up for the course, and I hope to see a lot of you in there with me.
4. Kitschy Digitals - I found these designs a while ago, but just recently have I really started LOVING them.  I love the retro look of all of Danielle’s products, and she’s a wealth of interesting information on Twitter.  You should check out both her products and her on Twitter.
5. Scrapzilla! – I know I’ve posted about PDP’s upcoming contest before, but I don’t know if you realize how great the prizes are.  Check out what the first place winner gets:

I think that’s about it for now!!  Keep checking back over the next few days…I may have a few giveaways up my sleeve!

Clustering Like an Expert: A Lesson from an Expert

Posted by Aaron aka Sir Scrapalot on Aug 26, 2010 in Scrapping Tips and Techniques | View Comments

I figured one of the best ways to learn clustering for your layouts, is to learn from the best.  I am so lucky to have Laura, emmasmommy in most of the forums, as my CT Leader.  Not only is she a great CT member and Leader, but she’s also a master at clustering.  Today, I asked Laura to talk you through her process as she works on a layout.  Read about Laura’s process after the jump.

It’s Sleepytime! A Brand New Collab with Simply.Scraps

Posted by Aaron aka Sir Scrapalot on Aug 25, 2010 in New Products | View Comments

I have another great collab for you guys this week.  This week, I’ve teamed up with Laura of Simply.Scraps and we’ve put together an awesome kit all about that magical time…Sleepytime!!  Check it out.

Even better?  Right now, with the Back to School sale at FPD, it’s 30% off!  You have to check it out now!

Need more convincing?  Check out the layouts my awesome CT did after the jump.

Are You Up For a Challenge? Do You Like Prizes?

Posted by Aaron aka Sir Scrapalot on Aug 24, 2010 in Challenges | View Comments

Check out the Scrapzilla Contest at PDP!!  Registration closes on Sunday, don’t miss this chance!!!

Clustering Like an Expert: Using the Visual Triangle

Posted by Aaron aka Sir Scrapalot on Aug 23, 2010 in Scrapping Tips and Techniques | View Comments

Have you ever looked at a layout and thought, “Man, I wish I could cluster like that”?  If you’re anything like me, you browse the gallery and find tons of examples of clustering that is seems effortless, and wonder how they do it without making it look like the elements are just thrown on the page.  You may be left wondering, how can I arrange elements on my page to create dynamic clustering and still have some order?