FREE SVG Monday: At the Movies Collection

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One of my favorite pastimes is watching movies. I especially enjoy going to the theater with my best friend Anne. If you love movies you'll love this week's 'At the Movies' collection. To make it fun I included five optional popcorn shapes seen in the photo below. I used pop up dots to lift them of the assembled popcorn container. Enjoy!

I see that many of you are downloading the free SVG files. I am very happy that so many of you like my work. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this week's design. When you cut out your shapes I would love to see what you do with them. Send me a link of an image of your creation and I will include it in this post.

Click here to download your FREE SVG file. Please Note: All SVG files are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC.

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Scrapbook Video Tutorial 8-28-09

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Today's layout features designer paper from Basic Grey - the Sugared and Urban Prairie line. Yes...I admit it. I am a Basic Grey paper addict. I just can't get enough of it!!! This is a short video. I completed the layout pretty quickly. My son was sick today. I went to the ER around 3 am and I have been taking care of him all day so I am pretty tired. I hope you enjoy this week's video!

I don't know if it's just because I am tired this seems funny to me but... I used the 'Sugared' paper line ... my title is 'Sweet Memories' ... and the photographs used are of me making gingerbread cookies which are a sweet treat.

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FREE Sketch Wednesday #6

This weeks sketch is a 12x12 layout with two 4x6 photos. The items near the top right are decorative staple bars from the EK Success fastenater.

Please Note: All sketches are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

Tamara you are so talented. Not only did you create a wonderful page, you did it so quickly. Awesome! The gems on the flourish is a nice touch. I am really happy that my sketches inspire you.

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If you create a scrapbook page with this layout sketches send me the image link and I will include it in this post.

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Scrapbook Video Tutorial 8-24-09

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I was having major technical difficulties with my video and editing software. Thanks to my husband, everything is running smoothly now and I am even more excited to bring you these video tutorials. This week's layout is a Halloween layout. Why another Halloween layout you ask? Well one of my YouTube subscribers asked to see a Halloween layout and since the video I did was destroyed I did another Halloween layout.

The layout in today's video is similar to the layout I posted on 8-14-09. I really liked how it turned out so I moved things around to make it different and kept the elements I liked. 

This layout features designer paper: Basic Grey - the Marrakech line. I like to be different so this layout is far from traditional. The video and the photograph do not show how pretty this page is in person. In real life you can see the glitter and the edge of the designer paper looks so much cooler. In the video I could not remember the name of the punch I used. It is the icicle border edger punch from EK Success.

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FREE SVG Monday: Robot

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I was not sure what to design to share today and my son said I should design a robot. So, this is my take on what a robot should look like. Enjoy!

Click here to download your FREE SVG file. Please Note: All SVG files are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC.

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How To Make A Pocket Tutorial

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I received a few messages from some of you about how to create the pocket from yesterdays layout sketch. Here is a quick tutorial on how to get the perfect pocket for your layout.

As seen in Figure A, you cut your cardstock or designer paper 3" wide and 2 1/2" high. Then use your ruler to measure the halfway point (1 1/2") of the width and mark it as seen in figure B. Measure 3/4" from the bottom on both sides. Use your paper trimmer or scissors to cut as shown with the dashed lines.

Once you have your shape of your pocket you can sew it on to your page. If sewing is not your thing you can simply adhere your pocket to your page with adhesive. For added interest you could do some faux stitching on the sides and the bottom of the pocket.

I hope this was helpful. As always if you have any questions, requests, or suggestions I am always happy to hear from you. To share with friends or blogs simply link to this post.

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FREE Sketch Wednesday #5

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This week's layout sketch is 12x12 with 3 photos. What do you do with a layout sketch? Use this sketch as a guide to creating your scrapbook page, use the sketch exactly as designed, alter it to fit your needs, or simply use it as a jumping off point for your own ideas.

Rowena's Quick and Easy Tips
❶ Replace The butterflies with flowers, stickers, or other die cuts shapes. 
  

Here is a layout done with this sketch by Tamara. What a great job! Thanks for sharing!

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Here is another wonderful creation. Thanks for sharing Kerry. .

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FREE SVG Monday: Back to School Collection

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Welcome to all you new followers and subscribers! I am really happy to have you guys visit my website. It is nice to be able to share with you guys. This week's collection is for back to school. My son has started school again I designed these to decorate his pencil box and other school items but it can be used for so much more. Enjoy!

Click here to download your FREE SVG file. Please Note: All SVG files are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC. If you have looked into SCAL before then take another look because there is now a new and improved Version 2.0. The new version is only available for the PC at this time but there will be a Mac version later this year. There is even an upgrade option for $30.

Features of the new version include:

- New ways to maniuplate and organize objects

- Add multiple pages

- Use layers to organize objects within a page

- Modify text more easily

- Auto tracing feature to automatically convert images

- Show rulers using inches or centimeters

- Additional shapes added in the Shapes Library

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Scrapbook Layout 8-14-09

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This layout is a 12x12 layout with 4 photos. I received a message from one of my YouTube subscribers to do a Halloween layout. The designer paper used for this layout is by Fancy Pants - Celebration line by Michelle Coleman. I love that the paper is two sided and that the designs coordinates.

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FREE Sketch Wednesday #4

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Today's sketch is a 12x12 layout with 4 photos. The dots could be eyelets, brads, or even gems.

Use this sketch as a guide to creating your scrapbook page. Use the sketch exactly as designed, alter it to fit your needs, or simply use it as a jumping off point for your own ideas.

Submitted by Tamara

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Please Note: All sketches are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

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FREE SVG Monday: Not So Scary Halloween

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Fall will be upon us very soon and for many that means halloween is right around the corner. I am not a big halloween fan but, I like to dress up the kids and go to the local harvest festivals. So that means I have many photos of my kiddos in their costumes. Here are a few non-scary SVG files to add to all your Halloween, Thanksgiving, and autumn projects.

Click here to download your FREE SVG file. Please Note: All SVG files are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this post.

If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC.

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Scrapbook Video Tutorial 8-7-09

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It's time again for another Scrapbook Video Tutorial. This week's layout is a 12x12 layout with two 4x6 photos. This is one layout of many that I will be making for my baby sister's wedding album. The designer paper used for this layout is by K&Company - the ancestry.com stack. Enjoy!

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FREE Sketch Wednesday #3

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Today's sketch is a 12x12 layout with 2 photos. Most of my scrapbooking is 12x12 but I do create mini albums. If you would like to see a layout for a specific size just leave me a comment.

Submitted by Tamara

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Use this sketch as a guide to creating your scrapbook page. Use the sketch exactly as designed, alter it to fit your needs, or simply use it as a jumping off point for your own ideas. Please remember all sketches on www.craftsbyrowena.blogspot.com are copyrighted. You may use them for personal use but to share them with friends or blogs you should simply link to this page.

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FREE SVG Monday: Are we there yet? Travel Collection

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Here is this week's FREE SVG file. The SVG file is used with the SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) program to cut shapes with your Cricut machine. If you have any questions please leave a comment.

Summer vacation usually means taking a road trip. Here is a travel collection to add to your scrapbook layouts.


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If you would like to try or purchase SCAL click here. There is a free trial download available. The software is compatible with Mac and PC.

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