Sharing and an ANNOUNCEMENT!

Gotta cut to the chase today and no lolli-gagging around! 

First I wanted to share a super cute, ULTRA FAST, and oh so CHEAP project I did last week....

RUN ladies... do NOT walk to you nearest and dearest Target store!  Look at all of the goodies in the $1 SPOT I found!

So, I didn't use all of the things here I bought, BUT I did make the cute mini coaster book for under $5.  I made it oh so quick and oh so effortlessly.   They had these super adorable foam alpha's, like "thickers", but ONLY a buck :), chipboard alphas, felt flowers, chipboard shapes, sweet little cardstcok tags, ribbons, and stickers.  Here is how I made my little album.

When I print pictures at Costco, I normally get both 4"x6" or 5"x7" as well as wallets made at the same time.  I figured that I can use the larger ones for my regular pages and then the smaller ones for my mini books.  Also, I find that I NEVER run out of pics might need in a crunch!  Go ahead and pick your theme and start gettin your pics glued or stapled to the coasters.

Step 2: Embellish, embellish, embellish

I first outlined a little doodled border on my pictures, then started glueing, stampling, and clipping stuff everywhere.  The only thing I didn't use from the $1 SPOT were some old Love, Elsie stickers and I only had a few of those in my stash, so it was nice to clear my sticker sheet of those, and then some Prima flowers.

Step 3: Add Text

I used my computer to make really simple words.  I did them in Photoshop with a typewriter font, on an 8.5" x 11" sheet, then printed them on a piece of plain white cardstock.  Just cut out and then distress with some ink if ya like.

Voila... all done!  here are a few more pages:

OK, next order of business.... look at this:

Looks like someone is having a Creative Team call!!!  It's been over 1 1/2 years  now so I figured it was about time to get myself organized and get my ass back in gear (digitally speaking that is)  :)  For those interested in applying for my call, lemme explain....  gotta back up a sec though!  This is my new kit that I have coming out next week:

Because I loved the colors and theme so much AND I have been well overdue for a digital freebie, I thought I would kill 2 birds with one stone!   I have whipped up this little mini kit as well that is FREE :) and will be used for my call as well as just a plain ole goody for all my digital girls who come by and visit me here!

Alright, so if anyone is interested in applying for my CT (this is for digital/hybrid designs for my store) here is what you will need to...

Download this new mini kit here.  You have 1 week to create a layout using these goodies.  The layout must include items from this kit and can include items from other designers, but must be 85% "corina" stuff.  Once you have completed your layout/s, upload to your gallerie/s.  If you want, you can come back here to THIS post and link me to your layout!!!  In addition, you must also send me a little email answering the following questions:

#1 What other CT's are you currently on?

#2 What style best describes YOU?

#3 Do you do HYBRID scrapbooking?  If so, please include any samples you may have!

#4 Why do you think you think you would be a good fit for my team and the FPD Crew?

# 5 Please also send a link to your most COMPLETE gallery.

Send your emails WITH your layout attached using the "Live Outloud" mini kit as well as 2 other of your favorite layouts that best represent YOU.  Send emails to ctcall@funkyplaygrounddesigns.com NO LATER than 7-21 at 11PM E.S.T.

My "slave driver" details....

- Term= 6 months

- You are expected to create a minimum of 3 layouts per month.  On months when I am working on "paper" stuff and there is a lack of NEW digital product, you will STILL be expected to create 3 layouts using 90% of my product.  You will have complete access to ALL of my products... so you have plenty to work with!!!  You can find my products here directly in the store.

- Upload your layouts to a minimum of 3 galleries (FPD as well as 2 other galleries- digital, paper, hybrid, etc.)

That's about it... I'm pretty easy :)  OK, I actually have plenty more to share about my date last night, why my arms are so soar from the weekend, and why it hurts to breath, BUT I will save that for another time!!!!  Happy Monday everyone!  Enjoy the mini kit if you grab it.... and if you do I would love to know so shoot me a comment AND lemme see what ya did with it!

p.s. Check back in with me later this week when I reveal my new lines and products from Prima!!!  I have 2 paper collections as well as some other SUPER fun things that I am soooo excited about!

XOXO

Comments

[Margie S.]

Great papers!! Thanks so much-love the coaster album you made-lots of fun stuff!!

[Chrystina/Lilaclady]

great motivation to do some more hybrid, cute little album!
Thank you for the CT call kit, I love that there is purple in there :) I'll do a layout soon! ta :)

[amymatthews]

Thanks for the kit, this is awesome! I probably don't have a chance but I can't resist applying for the call :)

[PhoebeJo]

*drool* Oh my...your album is just fabulous!! I am so jealous of your Target finds!! My closest one is almost 2 hours away...grrr. Your new kit is scrumptious...thank you so much for the freebie!! Sounds like you have lots of exciting stuff happening!! :-) Yay!! Now...I wonder if I can convince hubby that a 2 hour trip is totally worth it...hmmm.
;-) I'll be playing with the kit and come back with a link. Thanks for the opportunity!!

[Manuela]

Hi Corinna,
here is min Link to the Lo for the call.

http://www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4543&ppuser=359
Thanks for the wonderful Freebie. I love it!

That MiniAlbum is a Dream...
greeting Manu - Flohbock

[julie]

Thank you for the freebie. I hope you find the perfect person/people for your team.

[PhoebeJo]

I love this kit!! I'll be making more layouts with it for sure but here's a link to my first one:
http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/41966/view/1587125/-1/0/1.html
Thank you so much for the kit and for the opportunity to try out for your team!! How exciting!! :-)

[PhoebeJo]

Oh dear...I must stop playing with this kit!! Here are two more layouts...I'll stop now!! :-)
http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/41966/view/1587517/-1/0/1.html
http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries&u=41966&m=view&id=1587501&page=1
Thanks for letting me play along! :-)
Have a great day!!

[krisann]

good luck with your call.

[Betty]

Thank you for sharing this lovely mini kit!

Your coaster album is great!

[Jenn]

Hey thanks so much for the freebie!!!I♥♥♥your stuff!I had bought some awhile back that i really love!!! I got mine done and will get that email out ASAP! (more like when i get my boys calmed down and into bed and get sum PEACE!!)LOL

Here is mine:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=378851&cat=500

[lianna llama]

Thanks for a super freebie!

[Chantal]

Wow Corina, I love this Hybrid Project!
Thank you for the freebie, here is my page:

http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=379058&cat=500

[Cindy]

Thanks for the kit. Love the bright colors.

[Kitty]

Thanks for the freebie! I love it!

http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=68267&cat=500

[Chrystina/Lilaclady]

HI, here is my layout...I will send an email tomorrow night, I'm off to bed now. Hope your arms are feeling better! :)
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=379233&limit=recent
TFL! :)

[Pinkdilla]

Thank you for the pretty kit

[zin]

Good luck to all who answer this call as well as you Corina! Beautiful freebie. I don't know if I am fit for the team, and FPD, but I love your stuff, and this is what I did with the add on. http://www.scrapbook-bytes.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=289298&ppuser=24614
Thanks for the chance! Good luck again! Olga

[kelleighr]

Hey Corina! Did you see mine? http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=68062&ppuser=2684

[Valorie]

http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=379560&limit=recent
thanks for the kit, corina!!

[~Julie~]

Hi Corina :)

Thank you so much for this beautiful freebie

Here is the layout I did with it
http://www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=4589&cat=503

[Tania]

Here's a link to my layout, just sent the email too!

http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=379867&cat=500

Thanks again!

[Brenda]

Love all your new goodies! It's all Beautiful! Here's my page for the CT Call.
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=380046&nocache=1

[Ferdy]

love your hibrid album, so gorgeous!! thanks so much for the freebie, love those bright colors!!
good luck with your call!!

[claire (shades of bliss0]

I went a little crazy and made a layout and two cards. Thank you so much for the freebie! Here are the linkies -
http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=68635&ppuser=715

http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=68636&cat=503

http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=68637&cat=503