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Flip It Inside Outside Card Writing

How to Use the Pen ...

Back Flip, Flip This House, Flip Flops, Flipping Burgers...... Have you noticed how often we use the word flip? We all get the picture of what the phrase means because we can envision a flip, right? I have been using what I call the "Flip It" technique at the Pazzles retreats this year. I usually teach it for a card that uses distressing and pen lines. The technique can be used in so many different ways that I am going to create several video projects. Hopefully by the time I am done you will find all kinds of ways to "Flip It" in you projects.

July Challenge Winner

For those that haven't had a chance to see the wonderful projects in the July Challenge, go take a look and be inspired. If you missed this challenge make sure to join us August 1st when we announce a new challenge and a new chance to win one of our fabulous prizes! Now to announce the winner for July! Drum Roll please....

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Pazzles and Social Media

You may have noticed that we're increasing our Social Media presence! Here's where we've been hanging out.

Hexagon Page

Recently, I have seen a lot of geometric shapes in scrapbook designs including the hexagon. I have always liked the hexagon shape. Perhaps it appeals to me because it is so symmetrical. I decided I wanted to make a page that incorporated hexagons and my favorite tool: the Pen Tool.

‘Window’ Card (July 22 & ...

This week, we are going to be creating a fun 'window' card.   You will be able to use it on a card, scrapbook layout or any other type of project you want to add it to. If you haven’t joined  us for a class before, all you need to do is go to Klo’s Classroom and Enter Classroom and join as a guest.  Classes are on Sunday Evening 7:00pm, Monday Morning 5:00am and Monday Afternoon at 1:00pm, all times are CST (Chicago time zone), here is a Time Conversion Chart to help you find the time in your area or go to the time clock converter

Sidewalk Chalk Art Loki

It’s So Much More

Over the holidays my husband and I went to a Chalk Art contest in the park. It included professional artists and amateur categories of all ages. Some of the designs were amazing in detail and design. Others were fun and whimsical or just plain weird. The children's designs were colorful and sweet.

Paper Clip Flags

Those little flagged paper clips are adorable but way over-priced! Save money and make your own at home, they are super quick and easy!

From Card to Page Independence Day Layouts

From Card to Page

Do you consider yourself a Paper Crafter, a Card Maker or a Scrapbooker? I personally consider myself a Paper Crafter. Whether it is cards, boxes and dimensionals, or scrapbook pages, I want to make them all. However, I do know that there are those of you who are a bit more focused. I often hear, " I only make cards" or "I stick to scrapbooking". Being focused on one thing means you probably do it very well. However, be careful that you don't miss some wonderful cutting files just because they don't fit in your 'category' of interest.

NEWs

In the last few months our friends at Adobe Systems have released yet another version of their design software. Our pazzles team is proud to announce that the plugin for Adobe’s CS6 version is available free to download from pazzles.com

Love Card

Have you seen the New Images added to our Image Library on Friday? The latest group included three cards. The Hello Card just begged to be recreated. It was so simple and yet it had so much potential! I could envision several different ways to interpret it.

Patriotic Card

Have you seen the New Images added to our Image Library on Friday? The latest group included three cards. The Hello Card just begged to be recreated. It was so simple and yet it had so much potential! I could envision several different ways to interpret it.

Hot Air Balloon Box

Take your boxes to new heights with this amazing paper hot air balloon. Using a small dowel or candy stick, paper, and twine you can create your own - complete with a weaved basket case with plenty of room for treats!

Mini Album Keychains (July 15 ...

We are going to be creating some fun MINI Mini Album Keychains this week. This will be fun to have for gifts or to just have for you to show off your kids, dogs, vacations, grandkids or whatever you want.  If you want to work along, have a cereal box, liquid adhesive, paper, mod podge (or laminate if your prefer) ready for class! If you haven't joined  us for a class before, all you need to do is go to Klo's Classroom and Enter Classroom and join as a guest.  Classes are on Sunday Evening 7:00pm, Monday Morning 5:00am and Monday Afternoon at 1:00pm, all times are CST (Chicago time zone), here is a Time Conversion Chart to help you find the time in your area.

For You Card

“For You” Card

Today I am posting a 15 Minute Project. It is exactly as it sounds - a project that can be completed start to finish in 15 minutes or less. All of the images provided in this project will be images found in our library. Here is a simple, yet versatile card that can be as feminine or masculine as you need it to be. I hope you find the perfect occasion and special person in your life to share your card with.

Make Custom Photo Frames

Have you discovered the newest movement in Scrapbooking? It goes by different names: Project Life, or Simple Stories for example. It differs from the scrapbooking we are used to because it reverts back to the pocket type page protectors. Do you remember those from years ago? Each photo slipped into a pocket. You might have a spot for writing what the photo was about but that was pretty much all you did. The updated version of this is so much better!

Planner Calendar

Can you believe it is already July?! It seems just like yesterday I was planning all our summer events and BBQ’s in preparation for our busy summer. If you want to help keep life organized for you and your family, creating this project will be a must this summer. I found this frame on a discount table at Kmart about a year ago and never got around to printing a picture large enough to go on the inside. So, I thought using it for a white board or calendar is exactly what my teenage daughter and I needed.

Shaker Boxes (July 8 & ...

We are going to 'shake' it up a little this week.   I will be showing you how to create shaker boxes.  These are fun to put on cards, projects and layouts. Class starts at 7:00pm on Sunday and Mondays at 5:00am and 1:00pm all times are CST, so be sure to check out the Time Conversion Chart for the time in your area. If you haven't joined us for a class before, simply go to Klo's Classroom, then Enter Classroom and join as a guest. Looking forward to 'Shaking it Up' with everyone.

Pazzles Cruise News – Prices ...

Did you know that the cruise fare prices dropped recently? I booked mine a few days ago and saved almost $100 per person for my balcony view cabin. This would be a great time to get the reservation in for our Pazzles Cruise.

Up Close and Personal

Beginning today we are going to have a new blog on Thursdays. Just Chatting is going to be an opportunity for you to get to know us here at Pazzles a bit more personally. We also want to get to know you better.

Unwelcome “loops” in your journaling

Even though I don't mind my own handwriting, I still love the pen tool for journaling. I just can never get my lines as straight on my own, not to mention how easy it is to misspell something as you are writing it and after that there is no going back! So I love the pen tool, but one day I noticed something was wrong. I had all these little loops in my letters that shouldn't be there. There IS an explanation the answer is actually very simple.

Hello Card

Have you seen the New Images added to our Image Library on Friday? The latest group included three cards. The Hello Card just begged to be recreated. It was so simple and yet it had so much potential! I could envision several different ways to interpret it.

Understanding Font Types

Did you know that there are over 185 file extensions for fonts? A file extension is that little 3 letter code after the dot in a file name. We are used to .com, .net, and .wpc at the end of a file name. All font names also have a file extension after them as well. File extensions are often ignored but they are vital if you want to know what type of file you are working with. I am not going to ask you to know all 185 font file extensions but I would like you to be familiar with a few of them. I also want you to understand what types of font files will work best in the Inspiration Studio Software.

July 2012 Challenge

This months challenge is Christmas in July (or whatever holiday you choose to celebrate in a normal December). You know how we always say we are going to start on our projects early this year, or make cards early and send them BEFORE the holidays? Well, this challenge is the perfect way to get started towards fulfilling those goals. You can make anything you want as long as it is something you will be using in the month of December, whether it is a gift, decoration or a card, just do it. Then share it in the July 2012 Challenge folder. If you haven't joined us for a challenge yet, this is the perfect time to do so. You can read more about the great prizes on the Challenge Page.

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