Monday, April 8, 2013



This is my first attempt at a CTMH Studio J layout.  I did a test image and only purchased the jpg for $2.95, then I printed it out on my printer at home.  I have a Canon Pixma i7000 printer which can print on 13 x 19 paper.  Overall, I am happy with it, but I think it could look better with a coated stock.  I am using a matte photo paper which has a bit too much dot gain for me.  I am also playing with color profiles to see if that helps, too.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Deb

Friday, February 15, 2013

The ScrapRack

A friend of mine turned me onto the ScrapRack.  I went back and forth with the idea of purchasing one and finally decided to take the plunge.  While I love the idea of the 4 section system, I am not sure I like the ScrapRack itself.  I am still undecided.  I want to give it some time and work with it, but I have some reservations.  Here are my initial opinions and impressions.

1.  The spinders are not as durable as I thought them to be.  I have 3 ring binders that when the locking tabs are locked, nothing gets them open.  Yet, I have my pages falling out of the spinders all the time.

  • The pages are not over filled as they are all less than 20 pages per spinder.  
  • I have the base unit set up as directed.  It is not set up upside down.

2.  The pages are flimsy.  I have the old Creative Memories pages and it is night/day to how the SR pages are.  I do not have any other style pages, so I cannot comment on how they compare to other manufactures.

3.  In January 2013, I purchased a 50 super size single package of pages before I purchased the ScrapRack.  Now I have gone through them and I'm trying to order more, but it is no longer listed on their website and they have yet to answer any emails/calls I have left regarding this.

4.  Their website could be A LOT better.  It lacks a professional look and feel.

5.  I am also ready to expand, but due to their lack of attention/response, I am hesitant to invest any more money.

Like I said earlier, I really want to give this a try, but I need to get organized to see if I really like this product or not.  I saw someone else had said they like the system but use a series of binders/albums and not the rack itself.  I may try that route if I can't get a response from them.

Let me know what your likes/dislikes if you own a ScrapRack.

Thanks,
Deb

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Here is a card I made using an image from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop.



Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  Hope you all have wonderful and safe holiday with your family and friends.


Saturday, September 8, 2012

5 x 7 OE

I recently created a 4.5 x 4.5" card and wanted to create an envelope in which to mail the card. Since the post office charges a surcharge (I believe $.20) to mail a square envelope, I wanted to make a true 5 x 7 OE.  This will not hold a 5 x 7 card, but it will hold my 4.5" square card.

Using the Martha Stewart Score Board, I took stock that is 9.375 x 9.375 square.  Scored at 3.125 and 4.125 and viola... a 5 x 7 OE.

Just thought I shared, since I did some calculations and trial and error to figure this out.