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New layout for Make It Your Own Challenge

January 20, 2009 By Chris Durnan

Here is my layout for the new Make It Your Own Challenge over at the Forum. I have used one of the Musical Jumbles available in the Store or if you are a member of the QMC, you will already have access to it. These are great files, I love the fact I could use it as a mat under my photo in my layout.

’til next time…

Cheers, Caroline (aussie_caz)

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Hi there

January 19, 2009 By Chris Durnan

Hi all, I am the newest addition to Chris’s CT team. My name is Caroline, but I am most commonly known in the online scrapping world, as aussie_caz (caz). I am a digital scrapbooker as well as enjoying scrapping with paper and card. I am (not so) patiently awaiting delivery of my new toy, a 15″ KNK MAXX cutter. I am really looking forward to being able to cut the great files I keep finding on the web and using them in my scrapping, both digital and physical.

Here is a layout I completed for the January Sketch Challenge using Chris’s cutter files digitally.


These are some pictures of my son all kitted out in his new cricket gear. I have used the sketch for the challenge as a base for my layout, used Chris’s cutter files as digital files and used a kit that I designed called “Lichen”

’til next time…

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They are doing it again…wwwoohooo!!

January 19, 2009 By Chris Durnan

My Creative Team has gone above and beyond. They couldn’t be better. I have one more person being added to the Creative Team this week. So excited to announce her, but gotta get her setup first.

But next let me say…. Dana has come to us with a challenge. For more details visit us in the forum. This is an awesome challenge cause most of the folks who visit the forum already have the file needed. And It’s called Make It Your Own. I think those Creative Team Ladies are gearing up to help you keep up on your scrappy projects this year. Between Bingo, Sketch Challenges, Make It Your Own Way Challenge, and my Eclectic Cutter File Challenge. Wow! We should be putting that cutter to great use!

Tomorrow… More pictures and stories On Life as a Mom of a Little Cowboy and lots more. Have a wonderful day!!

Enjoy!!!


Chris Durnan, designer
GSD KNK WPC AI SCUT files for your personal digital cutters for use with scrapbooking, cardmaking and other hobbies. Whatever your creative mind can come up with!
www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Meeting Belle

January 19, 2009 By Chris Durnan

We went to DisneyWorld over winter break and spent a lot of time in line to see the Princesses! Olivia was excited because she got to see Belle twice… once in her blue dress and once in her fancy yellow gown. These are of Olivia and Belle in the blue dress.

I love the Be Our Guest file. Chris is still tweaking it to get it up on the site, but it should be there soon!

Enjoy!

Dana

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New Monthly Challenge… Make It Your Own!

January 19, 2009 By Chris Durnan

Get ready to create! Each month we will use a different file from the QMC to make a project that is all your own… layout, card, or other paper project. I will post mine first to introduce the file we will be using. If you are not a member of the QMC, that’s ok, you can still participate by purchasing the file from the store individually… but, if you have been thinking about joining the QMC this is a great reason to do so!!! Once you create your project, post it here under the right challenge and you will be sent a coordinating file for free! How awesome is that??? So get ready to make it your own!
Here’s our first challenge… Musical Jumbles. You can use either of the 2 jumbles.
I created a layout, but cards, home decor, and other paper crafts are also very welcome! I look forward to seeing your wonderful creations each month!
Here’s mine… post your below!

Thanks!
Dana

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these ones ….

January 18, 2009 By Chris Durnan

Fresh Files Discount Files running through today..

STORE

Enjoy!
Chris
Chris Durnan, designer
GSD KNK WPC AI SCUT files for your personal digital cutters for use with scrapbooking, cardmaking and other hobbies. Whatever your creative mind can come up with!
www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Wanted to Share…

January 17, 2009 By Chris Durnan

I did a two page layout using Chris’ Paint Diva file. I couldn’t find it in the store so don’t think she has it loaded up yet. I also used a Shelly’s Art file (Paint Roller and tray) from PT. They go great together. I started with a light tan cardstock and used MM paint on it before adding the pictures and dies.

I also make a flip calendar for a challenge on another forum. I used Chris’ Brackets,arrows & swirls (not in the store yet) and Fancy Swirly Accents file (which is in the store) on a couple of the months. The heart charm is from A Charming Place. TFL.

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Wow.. is it really

January 16, 2009 By Chris Durnan

Wow. IS it really 5 pm on Friday evening!
Holy Smokes time flew today!
Well I am just gonna say.
Have a wonderful weekend!
and most of all
ENJOY!
Chris

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Sketch Challenge with Cutter Files included

January 15, 2009 By Chris Durnan

So happy to announce that Rosalie is going to host monthly Cutter File Sketch Challenges in the forum. And what makes those Challenges different then your typical sketch challenge is we will be including the cutter files to help you facilitate those challenges. These will be ongoing throughout the year. So you can keep up with your projects. I have added the files in SCUT GSD KNK WPC AI. A bonus file will be available for those who commit to join in on the sketch challenge. Thank you to Rosalie for stepping up to be a hostest with the mostest.

Our Sketch comes to us from Becky Fleck. Becky happily gave us the opportunity to showcase her sketch.

A little bit about Becky Fleck..
Becky Fleck is a graphic designer and illustrator by trade and has owned a design agency for more than 15 years. Memory Makers has published Becky’s book Pagemaps. Also, She has been published in numerous scrapbook magazines, and she teaches extensively throughout the US and Canada at expos, scrapbook stores and conventions. Becky is also a freelance artist for the following manufacturers: BasicGrey, Melissa Frances and Pink Martini Designs. Her web site, http://www.pagemaps.com/, is a destination site for anyone interested in using sketches for their scrapbooks. (from Amazon.com)

Head on over the forum and check it out. Thanks again Rosalie!

UPDATE: The files for the Cutter File Sketch Challenge have been uploaded to the forum. Please follow this link. HERE. to get there and download them. Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with.

I thought I would show you another project that I worked on over the holidays…

For my niece who is a Softball Champion. I think she really liked it and will hang on her wall. I got this idea from my Creative Team Member Wendy. (Thanks Wendy)

Have a great day!! I am back to uploading files to the store for the weekend Fresh Files Discount.
Enjoy!


Chris Durnan, designer
GSD KNK WPC AI SCUT files for your personal digital cutters for use with scrapbooking, cardmaking and other hobbies. Whatever your creative mind can come up with!
www.visualdesignsbychris.com

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Are you ready for a Challenge?

January 15, 2009 By Chris Durnan

I am hosting a new monthly sketch challenge on the Visual Designs Forum
Chris has created some coordinating files. Head over to the forum, to check it out. I look forward to seeing you there.


Rosalie

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