PAPER QUILTING

What on earth am I talking about? Well, I'll tell you. Paper quilting is a method I developed to help me choose paper for a project. I choose my base papers and build on them from there. I lay out the sheets of paper and match the colors and patterns just like you would if you were quilting fabric. Once you layout all of your picks, then you can add or change them accordingly. Below is the process I use.

1. Pick out your base paper that will be the theme throughout the pages of your book.



2. Add to the base pattern with simple stripes, dots or a very muted print of opposite colors. Reference the 2 photos above.



3. Then add plain paper colors to match your main paper colors and accentuate the smaller amounts of colors.



4. Just for fun, lots of times, I will add to my paper quilt by using a print or color you would often find at certain times of the year. For example, I will use some Christmas paper where the colors are not always associated with Christmas time. Pinks, maroon, aqua, etc. This will often add the spark and uniqueness to your paper quilt that is so needed. I find that mixing patterned papers, just because I like them, is the best way to build your quilt and usually will give you the pizazz you will love. I often pay no attention to the maker of the paper. In other words if I use a sheet that is Bo Bunny, I may add Heidi Grace or something else to it.

Your taste in paper and paper crafting is uniquely you. Build on your own likes and dislikes as you will. Be adventurous, brave and strike out into a new dimension. You can do it!

Have a great time and most of all, have fun.

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

ALL ABOUT ME

The above photos are my newest and greatest achievement. I must say I did have fun creating the little girl book. I designed and cut the dress pattern out of chipboard. It was a bit tricky getting the paper around all the corners, but I did. A lot of cutting. The paper bags I used are white and go very well with the theme. Little girls like to be clean and might I say prissy. This book definitely reflects that desire.

The book can also be made for baby girls, young girls and even teenagers. Use their school colors and create away. The opportunities are endless.

Take your time looking at the pictures. I will have more at a later date.

Always remember to have fun and "THERE ARE NO MISTAKES WHEN SCRAPBOOKING, JUST MORE CHARACTER"!

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

VALENTINE - LOVE -

With Valentine's Day approaching fast, I thought I would give you more ideas to make your own book, card or special memento for your "love". The item you make with special photos you pick are precious. I have made this tag book that measures 4x6. The template is very simple. I think the only difference I would make is that I would have a page on each side. On the book you see the page is only on the bottom facing. I did not do the top of the flip.

Have fun and make it special.

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

" HEART'S A FLUTTER"

Believe it or not, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Now is the time to start building your special book for your "love". There are oh so many ways to express how much that person means to you. I created a book that is all black, white and beautiful accents of red. The red is so deep and rich it definitely captures your feelings. Don't be afraid to let yourself go and just create. The book above was made to sell on ebay. I had been asked to make a book for a special design team and this was my creation. They loved it!

Valentine's Day is the only day of the year you can get away with combining color that ordinarily would not be mixed. Bright pinks, purples, reds and black. These are as eye catching as you can make your book. Just let it rip.

This year I am going to also try a acrylic 8x8" heart. I think also I will be doing more tag books and paper bag albums. I like to give a good choice for the buyer.

Have fun and give it a try.

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

TWIN BABY BOYS

This is a beautiful altered lunchbox tin for twin baby boys. There is enough room for journaling and photos of each child. This set consists of the altered lunchbox tin, double photo frame (hand painted and decorated), 10 double sided cards = 20 sides for photos and journaling, and a sweet 6x6 book with plenty of room for all the firsts and a letter from Mom and Dad.

This is a wonderful remembrance for twin boys. Their first year will be detailed for them to see as they grow older.

I had a wonderful time creating this album. I have also done one for girls. The difference, of course, is that everything is pink. Very sweet and very girl.

Thanks,

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

2008! This is going to be a big year. I can just feel it. Tea 4 Two Originals will become an even better organization. I would like to add to my design team. I will be putting out a call for EPSP sometime in January. If you would like to be a part of a fabulous organization and sell only exceptional pieces of paper piecing and scrapbooking items just email me and let me know. My email is: sandiescrapper@gmail.com

Please feel free to ask me any questions and I will get right back to you. Thanks to everyone who was a part of our 2007 success.

Thanks again-

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooking Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

The "LOVES" Of My Life

Whenever I think of love, want love or need love my grandchildren always come to mind. Now that we are living so close to them, it is truly a blessing that we enjoy every day. They range in ages from Ben 16, Andy 15, Caleb 12, Beka 7, Sarah 6, Jacob 5, Rachael 3 and Hannah 13 mo.

We have the whole spectrum of ages, likes and dislikes. They are so much fun, and bring to us a constant change of everyday life.

2008 is just around the corner and we are looking forward to a great year. Our son in law will be coming home from the Middle East and we thank the Lord everyday for his safety and the safety of the other military men, women and families. We have learned in the past year that it is not only the soldier who goes to war, but the whole family. The family battlefield here at home presents a different type of challenge and is just as important as the one deployed abroad. We pray for all the military families and ask for safety for them all.

Until next time,

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP