Monday’s @ Mere’s : Holiday Happenings

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Susan

Well it is that time of year when we need to come up with some quick and inexpensive gifts. Here’s a hybrid scrapbook project idea for you!

One of my favorite things is to find something already in a fun package and make it cuter with a little personalization. I found these yummy rolled cookies that I love so much that are in a fun tin container.

I used Meredith’s cute Christmas kit “Christmas Wishes” to make a template of sorts to cover it. I used papers and elements to make a fun design. I printed it on regular copy paper because I knew it would be discarded and I didn’t want to waste my photo paper(it would have looked a lot brighter and crisper with photo paper- so if you make something they would keep I would go that route.)

Because the paper was a little shorter than the tin I printed out an extra blank page to fill in the extra inch or so and to use for the top of the tin. I cut the circle for the top with my Cricut but you could just use a pencil and draw around the lid on the back of the paper and then cut it out by hand. You could also ink or chalk around the edges to add a little pop.

I used clear tape to wrap the tin and a glue runner to adhere the top piece. I then found some cute red/white ribbon to tie around the top and finished it off with a cute glittery mini ornament.

Now I just have about 8 more to make so I will have gifts ready in a moment’s notice.

Happy Hybrid Day!

Susan C.

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Advent Calendar – Hybrid Project!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by hslater

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Hey everyone!! Helen here bringing you a hybrid project (with links) so you can create your very own if you wish!! I decided that I wanted to make my own advent calendars this year and when I seen Christmas Wishes by Meredith I knew straight away that I needed to use this kit!

And here is my finished product!

My ink unfortunately ran out just as I was printing the last page (the Merry Christmas Lily one) so as you can see the colour isn’t great

If you want to create this advent calendar for you (or someone you love) it is really easy to do!

DOWNLOAD HERE

You can create your very own Advent Calendar by downloading the file above and following the steps below!

1) Firstly I created what I wanted my calendar boxes to look like. I then printed them on card and scored and cut where needed!

2) Glue the boxes together leaving the tops open!

3) Start glueing the boxes to the main page of your Advent Calendar

4) Once completed attach the two pieces together using string/wool and a little blue tack or sticky tape to help it stick to the wall!

5) Enjoy everyday until Christmas day with special treats for your loved ones!!

Remember to link us up if you decide to create one! Would love to see your creations!

Helen x

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Monday’s @ Mere’s Many Thanks

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Susan

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Susan here with another hybrid scrapbook project for your Thanksgiving table.

I began with the new kit by Meredith Cardall called “Attitude of Gratitude.” I loved the look of the big yellow flower element so I chose that as my centerpiece for my name place cards. I then added a name plate with each of my family members name, a leaf and the word “Thankful” to each one. I also created a little family frame picture with more of the flower/leaf elements to spice it up. I printed it on photo paper with a background paper of brown with blue polka dots from my Memory Mixer file.

I printed X2 on photo paper so the backs will be as festive as the fronts. Then I trimmed it all out.

I then cut out some 5 inch brown circles with my Cricut and adhered them all together. Then I used some black wire that I bought at Lowes or Home Depot and with my handy dandy needle nose wire cutters I twisted and twirled the wire to make some holders for the place cards.

You just make a little vertical swirl at the top and a bigger horizontal swirl at the bottom. Easy way to make pictures holders too (use any color wire)

So now I’m ready to set the table for a Thanksgiving feast with the ones I love.

Happy Hybrid Day

Susan C.

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Brand New, Again

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Susan

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Hi! It’s Susan here, with a hybrid scrapbook project for you! Don’t you just hate throwing things away that you know can be used again? Well I want to save the environment as much as the next person but I also want something NEW! I’ve found a way to do both. You can call it re-purposing or what ever you wish but I call it “Brand New, Again”

I discovered this tin box that has previously held some foam stamps that now have a new home in a glass jar so I figured it was ready for a makeover.

I used papers and elements from Meredith’s darling kit aptly titled “A Brand-New Day“ I also used the dottie alpha from Meredith’s kit “Bushels Of Fun” I printed on photo paper and then cut it to fit the tin. I used a corner rounder for the edges and used some turquoise chalk around the edges to give it definition.

Then I used mod podge to adhere the design to the tin. One thin layer on first. Let it dry then one thin layer on top to seal it in (if you didn’t seal it and you got moisture on the photo paper it would damage the image) Then I added some fun ribbon to the handle and it’s ready to load some of your own personal items or fill it with goodies and given as a gift.

Happy Hybrid Day!

Susan C.

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Monday at Mere’s: Card Challenge

Posted on November 7, 2011 by SaraButler

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Hi there, my name is Sara and I am one of Meredith Cardall’s Creative Team members. I am here today to push you to get your digital scrapbook holiday cards created and printed to share with family and friends.

I have found that sometimes ordering the generic cards that some stores offer is not as fun as customizing my own. Cards are not just for the holidays but can also be created and sent to family and friends throughout the year with updates and photos. Being a Military Family, our relatives often miss out on the little things that happen with us and our children. This gives us a way to celebrate each of their little achievements as well as giving family a keepsake they can keep with them and share with others.

I create my cards in a 4×6 format so they are easy to print and easy to send. I purchase my envelopes (Invitation size) from our local store and these cards fit perfect inside and also look professional for sending.

So now for the Challenge! Take the template and use it to create your card. It does not have to be for the holidays, just use it as you please. You can even change it and make it a 6 x4 card by rotating the template 90 degrees. Please use at least 50% of Meredith Cardall Design products (Freebies also work!). Upload this to your favorite gallery, come back here to the blog and post your link in the comments! On November 14th, one random winner will be chosen to receive a free kit of their choice!!!

Here is a preview of the Template:

Download Template Here

I hope that you find inspiration in this Challenge. Thank you for taking on this challenge and I look forward to seeing your card creations!

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For truly professional printing, check out Persnickety Prints. With their metallic photo paper or pearlized cardstock, your photo cards will literally shine!

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Mondays @ Mere’s Treats Only

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Susan

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Happy Halloween everyone. Oh, how I love this time of year. My porch is loaded with pumpkins, hay bales and soon a whole bunch of trick or treaters.

I love to have containers of candy all over the house and I decided to make them a little more cheery with some fun digital designs by Meredith. I used her kit “Treats Only” I love the look of three jars together so I filled them with candy and made the word BOO with her great black glitter alphabet on a fun orange paper.

Then I cut it out and placed on black cardstock and adorned it with some Halloween “Bling”

Placed inside with the candy and then found this fun Trick or Treat ribbon and added it to the lids. You can change this out all year long. You can make JOY for Christmas, I (heart) U for Valentines, HOP for Easter, FUN for summer.

Then I found some super fun Halloween colored gumballs and loaded them in some glass containers. I tied them with the Trick or Treat ribbon and then I found some adorable accents from Meredith’s kit. I printed them on photo paper and then punched them out with a big round punch. Added them to black cardstock. Put an eyelet in them and tied them to the jar with some black floss.

Then I needed to get my boys Halloween treats for their school classes ready so I created these two different tags to attach to them. I found as I printed them out that they were a little large so I just doubled them up on a page so I got 8 to a page. Cut them apart. Hole puched them and then attached to the bags of candy.

Now that’s a whole lot of treats!

Happy Hybrid Day

Susan C

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Mondays at Mere’s 10-7

Posted on October 17, 2011 by toadhughes

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Good morning everyone~

Fall is in the air, and I’m here to share a hybrid project made with some new goodies Autumn’s Arrival Elements and Autumn’s Arrival Paper. If in need to some solid papers to go with your project, you can find them here.

While the stamp Give Thanks is not part of the any of the kits, everything else is.

With some help of photoshop, I was able to combine all of the elements together. Then I made two copies of it. Adding them on top of each other, but applying a dimension square in between. Giving the element a little pop.

Hope you enjoy seeing something else that you can create with Meredith’s wonderful goodies.

Thanks for stopping by!

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