Analog Paper

Analog Paper Has a New Home!

I've moved! So excited about my new home and all the new adventures I'll be documenting there! The new website is www.analog-paper.com. I hope you love it as much as I do :)

Get Messy Art Journal | 002

This is my second week of art journaling and this is what I've learned so far . . .

Today, I'm so excited to share the first pages of my Get Messy Art Journal. Get Messy is an art journal challenge where a gang of crafty vixens share art journal pages we have created to practise our skills and push past our creative limits with hopes to inspire. We share our pages without restraint every week, and once a month we create around a prompt. Go check out these crazy talented ladies who are creating pages who each have a unique perspective and style. We will be sharing our work around social media so follow the hashtag #getmessyartjournal.

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Cover

This week is definitely all about mini albums. I've already posted Part One and Two of my Valentine Mini Album and today I'll be sharing photos of my Mini Album with Pocket Pages. For an overview of my entire album, you can check out the Glitz Design blog this morning. Below are more photos and details about the supplies I used. In Part Two of this series, I will be outlining directions for the album construction and sharing photos of all the hidden journaling I included in the pockets!

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Cover Closeup

Alphas by Heidi Swapp, Enamel Dots, Color Mist, Tim Holtz Mini Staples

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Pages 1-2

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Page 1 Closeup

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Page 2 Closeup

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Pages 1-2

The Pier Alphas by Crate Paper

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Pages 3-4

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Pages 5-6

Studio Calico Sequins, Studio Calico Heart & Arrows Wood Veneer

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Part One // Back Cover

SUPPLIES

Digital:
Glitz Design "Black & White" paper pack #1
Glitz Design "Color Me Happy" element pack #1
Glitz Design "Color Me Happy" element pack #2
Glitz Design "Dapper Dan" element pack #1
Glitz Design "Dapper Dan" element pack #2
Glitz Design "Finnley" element pack #1
Glitz Design "Hello Friend" element pack #2
Glitz Design "Raven" element pack #1
Glitz Design "Sunshine in My Soul" element pack
Glitz Design "Uncharted Waters" element pack #2
Glitz Design "Wild & Free" element pack #1

A Valentine Mini Album // Part Two

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 12-13

Today I'll be sharing more of my Valentine Mini Album. Check out Part One here and for an overview of the entire 37 page album, you can visit my post over on the Glitz Design blog. In this three part series, I go into more depth and you'll find additional images and details on my album construction below.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 14-15

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 16-17

I use a lot of white thread and wood veneer throughout my entire album because I love the added texture and their neutral base keep them from becoming a distraction. This cute little typewriter is from the Heyday Collection by Studio Calico.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 18-19

On these pages, I threw in some Arrow and Elongated Hexagon Wood Veneers by Studio Calico into the mix. The hexagons make a great base for work strips or other types of captions.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 20-21

I added another plastic pocket insert in between these two pages and left a blank photo mat in the middle to add a photo.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 20-21 Closeup

On the flip side of the insert, I added some embellishments, including word art using Studio Calico's Darling Dear Alphabet Wood Veneers. These might be the cutest wood veneers I've ever seen and they came with the Copper Mountain Studio Calico Project Life Kit (which was also the cutest ever btw).

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Page 20 Closeup

These are "cotton candy" colored sequins I found at the Studio Calico shop. I love the color and they seem to always pretty selection of hues in stock there.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 22-23

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 24-25

Here, I've added more of my own typography using Photoshop. I also used Tim Holtz Label Letters to spell out "I love you more than all the stars in the sky" and this pretty constellation patterned vellum to layer in between.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 26-27

I love this wood veneer heart by Freckled Fawn and paired it with word strips by Glitz Design.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 28-29

In between these two pages, I've sandwiched a plain velum insert, creating white space in an otherwise crowded spread.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 28-29 Closeup

I also added a plastic insert with lots of options for photos. In the corner, I slipped in "M" and "R" typewriter keys by Tim Holtz and embellished them with a bit of bakers twine.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 30-31

This is the last set of plastic pockets. It's filled with journal cards by Glitz Design still has room for a few photos.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 30-31 Closeup

Again, I've added interest to the flip side of the insert by adding word art and a couple embellishments.

Valentine Mini Album // Part Two // Pages 32-33 Closeup

This is the last set of pages I'll be sharing today. The little star accent is from confetti included in my Studio Calico Valley High Project Life Kit--definitely easy enough to make, but nice to have on hand. I've shared a link below along with all the other supplies from Part One of this series as well. Tune back in for Part Three at the end of the week!

A Valentine Mini Album // Part One

Valentine Mini Album // Part One // Album Cover

I'm so excited to be sharing my first mini album for 2014. To check out an overview of the entire album, hop on over to the Glitz Design Blog where I share some project details this morning. Here, on Analog Paper, I'll be going into the construction of my album in more depth. At 37 pages, it's a thick little album and I want to share some of the multi media techniques I used to add interest to all my pages. This is the first installment of a three part series.

We have a another snow storm hitting this afternoon so I have to run over to store and stock up on chocolate and other essentials. In the meantime, here are some closeups of my album and I'll be back a little later today with descriptions and supply lists for you!

I finally got to update my post! Check out all the details below . . .

The cover you see above is a simple chipboard construction that I embellished with Martha Stewart Metallic Finish Paint and the white paper heart is topped with cloth covered Thickers by American Crafts.

Hello! Back again with a video on how to use the Photoshop template and action set I shared earlier today. I hope they help out with your Holiday crafting this month!

Notes:
Great Tutorials for Silhouette Beginners Here and Here
My Favorite PS Scripts

Work Flow // Print and Cut on the Silhouette // My PS Action Set and Template Download

Hey Guys! If you're here visiting from Glitz Designs then you know today I will be going over my Print & Cut workflow. I've created a Photoshop template and action set to stream line my process and later today, I'll be sharing a step by step video to use everything. Just a little gift from me to you ♥

In the meantime, here's my free download!

December Daily 2013 // Album Cover // Using Finnley Collection by Glitz Design

Happy Thanksgiving! If you're joining me from the Finnley Blog Hop, then you probably already know Glitz Design is giving away the entire digital Finnley Collection as well as one full paper collection. To enter, just leave a comment below and you could be one of two winners! It's an amazing prize and I'm super excited to show you the project I worked on this week because I absolutely love this collection. In fact, I decided to use it as the jumping off point for my December Daily album.

This is my cover featuring one of my favorite Finnely graphics. I also began to shape some of my foundation pages using other die cuts from the collection. Below are more detailed photos of my progress so far. You can also see how I used Finnley's awesome color palette to recolor other elements from the Hello December collection in order to incorporate it into my album. I plan to do this with other collections as well--this is just one of the reasons I LOVE working digital collections!

December Daily 2013 // Foundation Pages // Using Finnley Collection by Glitz Design

Check back in for more updates on my album. I'll also be sharing my December Daily workflow, including my process for recoloring images and prepping my Print & Cut documents when I use my Silhouette.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit the rest of the blogs on the hop for more changes to win and gorgeous project inspiration ♥ ♥ ♥

Amanda DeJong - http://somethingsorta.blogspot.com/
Amanda Resende - http://amandaresendescraps.blogspot.com.br/
Barbara Sokee - http://sokeeb.wordpress.com/
Donna Espiritu - http://www.scrappydonna.blogspot.com/
Emma Poon - http://amazinglyscrapped.wordpress.com/
Fauve Van Maanen - http://www.fauvevanmaanen.blogspot.com/
Jaime Warren - http://jaimewarren.typepad.com/
Jocelyn Olson - http://redballooncards.blogspot.com/
Karine Cazenave - http://karinecazenave.typepad.com/
Kym Tsukamoto - http://busybostyn.blogspot.com/
Laura O'Donnell - http://itsallrosie.blogspot.com/
Lea Lawson - http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Lisa Andrews - http://lisaandrews.blogspot.com/
Magda Mizera - http://www.magdamizera.blogspot.com/
Maria Lacuesta - http://analogpaper.blogspot.com/ --------------> You are here ♥
Marie Ramirez - http://www.absosweetmarie.blogspot.com/
Mary Martinez - http://www.marnels.blogspot.com/
Miki Krueger - http://thecountryteacher.wordpress.com/
Mou Saha - http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/
Nina Ostermann - http://ninasblog-scrapmama.blogspot.com/
Noel Culbertson - http://paperpassionpixels.blogspot.com/
Smitha Katti - http://www.smilingcolors.com/
Stephanie Bryan - http://www.stephaniemakes.blogspot.com/
Tiffany Wheeler - http://iffycreates.blogspot.com/
Glitz Design blog - http://glitzitnow.com/blog/

How To // Achieve a Chalk Effect Using Glitz Designs

Tutorial - How to Create a Chalk Effect in Photoshop

Photoshop Tutorial // How to Acheive a Chalk Effect Using Glitz Designs

Today, I'll be sharing a tutorial on how to quickly create chalk ornaments using Glitz Designs. In the layout below, I used the French Kiss collection (included in this week's One Buck Wednesday sale over at Jessica Sprague).

Enter to Win Wild & Free Collection // Glitz Design

I'm am so excited about today's give away! One lucky reader will be winning the entire Wild & Free collection, one of my personal favorites :) To enter, leave a comment at the end of this post and be sure to visit the rest of the blogs listed below. You can leave up to one comment on each blog for more chances to win!

Glitz Design Team Blog Hop // Valerie Wibbens New Release // Vinnie Pearce Design Studio Anniversary Celebration

Happy Friday!! September began with all sorts of amazing news and I'm excited to finally be sharing everything! First, I was invited to join the digital design team for Glitz Design. Needless to say, I was absolutely thrilled ♥ Later this morning, is our first blog hop! We'll be sharing projects from Wild & Free (one of my super faves!) and giving away the entire collection to one lucky reader :)

I was also SUPER excited to join the creative team for Valorie Wibbens. I'm addicted to her designs and today, she is releasing another fantastic collection, Ramblings. It's part of The Lilypad's new Mobile Ready collection. If you liked the tutorial I put together for creating custom photo overlays on your iPhone, then you should definitely keep your eye on these new products. Here's how I'm using Ramblings in my Project Life album:

New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // Sweet Shoppe Designs // 12X12

Checking in with SDD new releases late today, but there's still a few hours left to get them on sale. Check out the pretties below &hearts &hearts ♥

New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // Sweet Shoppe Designs // 12x12

This week's scrapbook layouts feature everyday photos--my favorite images to document. I also reached into the archives and pulled out an old image from last fall. Sometimes I wish I was better at scrapping chronologically, but I jump around as I get inspired. With time flying by so quickly and Fall just around the corner, I definitely have the urge to pull out old photos and get nostalgic.

As usual, full size photos and a supply list are included below ♥

Free Download // Analog Paper Doodles No. 1: Beach Trip

Happy Wednesday! As promised, here's a little download to get you through the weekday hump.

Included are some of my pencil doodles converted into a Photoshop brush. I've also added individual png files that you can use as photo overlays. If you want to see them in action, check out my post from yesterday ♥

DOWNLOAD

Download Preview // Analog Paper Doodles No. 1: Beach Trip

Summer // Scrapbook Layout // 12X12 // Hand Drawn Pencil Doodles

I'm so terrible. I know promised to share a bunch of downloads over the weekend and I can barely believe it's already Tuesday!

The first download I plan to share is a set of hand drawn pencil doodles I used in the layout above. I'm just about done making the Photoshop brush and photo overlays for you guys, but in the meantime, I wanted to show you the doodles in action . . . be back tomorrow with the download ♥ ♥ ♥

SUPPLIES
Not Fade Away by Libby Pritchett

Weekend // New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // No.11

New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // Sweet Shoppe Designs // 12X12

So many scrapbook layouts this week! I have a bunch of free downloads to share as well, but I'll post them later this weekend ♥ ♥ ♥

iPhonography // Custom Overlays Using iZip and Phonto // Tutorial

Happy Monday! Today, I have a post going live at the SSD blog about my travel photo flow. Such a large part of my process involves my phone, so I thought I'd share a tutorial on creating impromptu custom overlays for your photos using iZip and Phonto, both free apps (yay!).

New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // Sweet Shoppe Designs // 12X12

This is a long one guys . . . I had way too much fun with the new releases this week! As usual, full images and supply list are included below ♥ ♥ ♥

New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // Sweet Shoppe Designs // 12X12

I like to try and post New Releases in the morning, but I've been in bed sick . . . I hope everyone else is having a better weekend! As usual, full size images and supply list below ♥

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Analog Paper Has a New Home!

Get Messy Art Journal | 002

Get Messy Art Journal | 001

Mini Album with Pocket Pages // Celebrating Everyday Moments // Part One

A Valentine Mini Album // Part Two

A Valentine Mini Album // Part One

Video Tutorial // My Print & Cut Workflow // How to Use My Photoshop Template and Action Set

Work Flow // Print and Cut on the Silhouette // My PS Action Set and Template Download

Giveaway // Finnley Collection

How To // Achieve a Chalk Effect Using Glitz Designs

Giveaway // Wild & Free Collection

Currently // Wild & Free // Mobile Ready // Celebrating

Weekend // Scrapbook Layouts // New Releases // No. 13

Weekend // Scrapbook Layouts // New Releases // No. 12

Free Download // Analog Paper Doodles No. 1: Beach Trip

Download Preview // Analog Paper Doodles No. 1: Beach Trip

Weekend // New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // No.11

iPhonography // Custom Overlays // Tutorial

Weekend // New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // No. 10

Weekend // New Releases // Scrapbook Layouts // No. 9