Deena Rutter

{inter} National Scrapbook Day 2012 - Blog Hop Freebie

This weekend is {inter} National Scrapbook Day, and to help you with your digital stash the Design House Digital designers are giving away this amazing collaboration kit, called Retrospect:

You can get this kit for free!  We have made it easier than getting it download by download...just collect the coupon code letters as you hop from blog to blog starting at the beginning.

Now for a quick tip:

MAKING A PATTERN BRUSH IN ILLUSTRATOR

Just for stopping by, I would like to share one of my most used tools in Illustrator...making dotted and scalloped shapes!  I am a "self-taught-project-by-project-Illustrator user", so when Carina Gardner shared this quick tip, I decided I had to pay it forward!  I did some crazy time consuming work to get a dotted or scalloped shape for many years, I can't let you do it too! 

 

First make a circle and keep it selected.

 

Make a new brush by selecting the "new brush" button, and selecting "new pattern brush". Click OK.

 

The pattern brush options will come up. Change your scale to what you would like.  I set this brush to scale - 25%, spacing - 100%. Click ok.

 

Your brush will appear in the brush pallette. Draw a circle without a fill.

 

With the new circle selected, click on the new circle brush in the brush palette.

(You can change the spacing and size by double-clicking it in the brush palette, and even see a

preview if the preview box is checked.)

 

I also made a half circle and did the same steps as before to make a scallop brush.

 

I wanted my scallops closer together, so my spacing came down to 15%.

 

Make another non-filled circle and keep it selected.

 

Select your half circle brush for a scallop edge.

 

 I made another circle and changed the size and spacing for the look I was going for.

 

This is how my decorative circle turned out.  I hope this helps you in your creativity.  The possibilities are pretty endless with this little tip!  I know it makes my work so much more fun!

 

 Now for something to WIN!:

STARS AND STRIPES FABRIC GIVEAWAY

I know it isn't paper, but wouldn't you love to win some of my Stars and Stripes fabric?  Perfect for a picnic quilt to spread out and make some memories to scrap about! 

 

Enter to win your pick of 5 different fat quarters from the Stars and Stripes Fabric Collection by commenting here and telling me the song that reminds you most of SUMMER!!!

You can enter again by becoming a liking the Deena Rutter facebook page and commenting that you did!

Entries must be in by May 7th, 11am MST.

 

Don't forget to grab your letter, you will need it to get the RETROSPECT kit for FREE!

If you are doing the DHD Layout Challenge, my challenge is to use the font league gothic in your layout.

Now, head over to Carey Bridges blog to get some great info from her as well:

Carey Bridges

 

 

Freebie: Clover SVG cutting file

 

Hey! It's Tiffany here with a quick and easy hybrid project just in time for St. Patty's day this weekend. I used paper from Deena's Jolly Holiday collection at Design House digital. Then I used this freebie clover from Deena. (click here to link)

I cut out three different sizes with three different papers and sewed them together in the center. I fluffed them a little to get the 3D effect I was wanting and glued them to my paper. Hopefully it will bring us some Luck this St. Patrick's day!

 

DHD: Homeward Bound - Pink - hybrid Birthday card

Hi, It's Tiffany. I wanted to show you a quick and beautiful birthday card set using Deena's newest digital kit, Homeward Bound - Pink Collection. The colors are so lovely and spring- like. I started by selecting my papers.

Then I used the D-cut Basic Envelope and Notecards set. I wanted something simple. Did you know that even if you don't have a digital cutting machine (i.e. Cricut, sillhouette, etc) you can still use these D-cut files? When you download the file there are a handfull of different options to use. I used the .png file type and made the notecard and envelope to use as a clipping mask, and then I cut them out by hand. (Sometimes I just go back to my old hybrid scrapbooking days!)

I formatted my page to be an 11x17 page to have a little more print area. It worked out great to get the full sized 4x6 size card and envelope on one sheet of paper.

I wanted a pretty design on the inside of the envelope, so I printed this beauty on the back.

after I had cut it out by hand, it was time to fold it. If you don't have a bone folder, or a scoring tool. Use the side of a countertop or table.

 

It works great.  Last thing, is glue down your edges. to make a cute little envelope with a beautiful lining... not to mention a great little birthday card. I'm so in love with flat cards right now, so the not card was my perfect option.

my Happy birthday and address window are both elements from the Homeward Bound - Pink collection elements availabe at Design House digital.

I hope my birthday girl is as excited about her pretty birthday card as I am about making it for her!! Happy Weekend!!

A Kind Word: Tissue Paper Heart tutorial

Hi There! Tiffany here, with a fun, quick little valentine's gift. I know, it's been ages since I've done a post here. Something about valentines day just makes me happy. 

Items used:

-Red Tissue paper

-computer/printer

-A Kind Word: Love edition part 2

-Sewing machine

-Valentine candy (I used M&Ms)

Today I mad some tissue paper hearts filled with my favorite treat (well, one of them!) Here's how I did it.  I found a great tutorial for printing on tissue paper. I'd seen a few tutorials around the web, but I liked having a video.  I didn't print any photos, but you get the idea.

I decided that I wanted my tissue paper red and the KIND WORD to be grey. I positioned them in photoshop the way I wanted and printed. If I'd known how easy it was to print on tissue paper, I would have done this earlier. Now my head is going crazy with things I can do with all this spare tissue paper.

Once printed, I cut apart my words and cut them into my hear shapes. Make sure to use 2 sheets of paper (one printed, and the other as the backing) so they will be the same size heart.

Once my hearts were the shape I wanted. I went to my sewing machine and stitched around the outside. This isn't the easiest paper to sew, but just go slowly and lift up your presser foot if you need to smooth out the paper.

Be sure to leave a big enough opening for your favorite treats. My first couple I sewed a little smaller that I would have wanted to. It was fine, I just had to fill them one. candy. at a time.

fill as full as you like. I don't get too crazy with this part, so I make sure I have room to sew the opening closed.

 

sew that little opening closed, and there you have it. So easy, and "SEW" cute. (get it?)

Yummy enough for your valentine.

thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a happy Valentines day. Stop by the shop and pick up your KIND WORD - love edition today!!

Owl Treat Box - Free Template

 

Click the picture above for your free template to make your little Valentines really HOOT!  Check out the Design House Digital blog for how I personalized my little owl friend.

Scoot Digital Collection Giveaway

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Here's is your chance to win the SCOOT collection by Deena Rutter.  Tell me why SCOOT is perfect for your digital needs.  Do you have a favorite photo that you can't wait to use with this collection?  How about a party invitation that you have been waiting to put together and SCOOT is just the look you were going for...let me know by commenting below.  Your comment will enter you for a chance to win.  Winner will be chosen tomorrow Thursday, Jan. 5th, 2012 at 10am.  Scoot will be available in my Design House Digital shop for 30% off Thursday as well!  Get the complete collection with over 30 digital papers and 30 elements for a great price...$6.29!

Giveaway + Design House Digital Blog hop

**Giveaway Closed**

Time for another Deena Rutter product giveaway. I have tons of great new products and I would love to share them with all of you. We will be chosing 5 different winners ... one for each of the following products:

$10 gift certificate to my Etsy shop

$25 gift certificate to my digital shop at Design House Digital

Good Works Bird necklace

So Sophie fat quarters

Happier 6x6 paper pad

 

 




Head over to these great designers to complete your amazing Design House Digital Collaboration.

 

Audrey Neal

Angie Hinksman

Celeste Knight

Dana Zarling

Gennifer Bursett

Jen Allyson

Karen Funk

Karla Dudley

Robyn Meierotto

Shannon Hegarty

Tiffany Tillman

 

Giveaway WINNERS!!

Thank you so much to everyone for playing!! 

Here are the winners!!

$10 gift certificate to my Etsy shop

Love the yellow paper !! Thanks so much and the last creative thing I made was a Halloween invite for my kids belated bday party. Thanks for the chance to win too :)

Posted by: libbywilko | November 03, 2011 at 02:07 AM

 

$25 gift certificate to my digital shop at Design House Digital

Thanks for your part of the kit! I love the patterns! The last creative thing I did was make an awesome Woody and Jesse costume for my husband and me!

Posted by: Christina G | November 03, 2011 at 09:43 AM    

 

Good Works Bird necklace

The last creative thing I did I am still working on. I am making new curtains for my sister's bedroom as a surprise. She was so kind recently to take me in after my 23-year marriage fell apart and I could never repay her for what she is doing for me.   

Posted by: DianeB | November 03, 2011 at 10:22 AM

So Sophie fat quarters

I liked you on facebook  

Posted by: Meagan43 | November 03, 2011 at 04:21 PM

Happier 6x6 paper pad

I like you on Facebook!      

Posted by: Kathi | November 05, 2011 at 07:46 PM

 

We will be emailing you shortly to get your shipping information.

Thanks for stopping by!

The WOODSONG Collection Giveaway WINNER

Congrats to

Josie Lake: Deena, I love your new collection and can imagine the pages that I will be doing with it! I am a FB as well.

The proud new owner of the WOODSONG collection. Didn't win this giveaway! don't worry, it's on sale now in my shop at Design House Digital

The WOODSONG Collection Giveaway

***Giveaway closed****

My new digital scrapbooking collection, WOODSONG, will be available Thursday, Oct 13th, 2011 at Design House Digital.  I hope you are inspired by it's fresh whimsical feel. I love this color palette, too!

Be the first to own this collection by entering to win here. 

 

 

There are so many ways to win! Each item below will have your name placed into the drawing. I'll be giving away more than one kit. If you already "Follow me" leave me a message as a reminder!

1. Make a comment below. I’d love to hear what you think of my new collection. 

2.  “Tweet” about this giveaway and the new “Woodsong Collection" by Deena Rutter” on Twitter.

3. “Follow me” on Twitter.

4. Become my “FAN” on Facebook,  or let us know you are already a fan on our facebook page. You can even leave me a message on my facebook page.

5. Blog about the giveaway and comment with the link.

Entries must be submitted by Thursday, October 13 10am (MST).  Good luck!