Every month I make a new monthly desktop for my Mac. The desktops I use are from Shabby Princess and Shabby Miss Jenn. If you know of any other sites to get free scrapbooking desktops for your Mac let me know and I can add it to my list

I recently made a lovely canvas for my Gran who recently turned 80 years old!
It is one of the best projects I have worked on. We posted it to her and she was
absolutely thrilled to receive such a personal piece!

Every month I make a new monthly desktop for my Mac. The desktops I use are from Shabby Princess and Shabby Miss Jenn. If you know of any other sites to get free scrapbooking desktops for your Mac let me know and I can add it to my list

I love the whole Shabby style, and came across this online course that teaches you how to achieve the look!

This is an in-depth class on Exploring Design Styles. It is the perfect opportunity to learn about the characteristics of the Shabby Chic, Collage, Graphic and Eclectic styles and how to apply them to your digital scrapbooking layouts. It does require experience - but go here for more details.

This week Jess Gordon is our wonderful designer. She is a lady of many talents!! She does traditional, digital and hybrid scrapbooking. Her website is full of fantastic ideas that will get anyone inspired to develop as a scrapbooker! She has inspired me and I know she will inspire many many more people! Thank Jess

Name: Jessica (Jess) Gordon
Design for: Prima Hybrid, Shabby Princess, Heidi Williams of Weeds and Wildflowers, Shabby Miss Jenn
Software you use: Adobe Photoshop CS, but I won a copy of Photoshop CS3, which I plan to learn and start using soon.
Camera you use: Canon Power Shot A85
Favourite layout: Hard to choose!! For now my favorite is “L O V E”
Favourite digital kits: It’s a tie between the Bella Collection and the Olivia Collection at the Shabby Shoppe!
Favourite designers: I am SO blessed to be on the Creative Teams of all of my favorites!! Prima Hybrid, Shabby Princess, Heidi Williams of Weeds and Wildflowers and Shabby Miss Jenn!! I also really admire Christina Renee.
Favourite products you use: My favorite physical supplies are from Prima Hybrid - I am in love with so many things from that store: The Say It With Crystals, the acrylic stamps and of course the flowers!
Link to a freebie: I recently created this freebie: Hearts ‘n Doodles!
Best advice for a beginner: Look at online galleries for inspiration, you will discover so many different styles and techniques! Also, people usually provide a supplies list, so that can help you discover new scrapbooking supplies!

Have you been inspired by Jess?

Leave a comment or add your own creation inspired by Jess to our slide show!

Another great kit from Digital Freebies - join Friday Freebies and enjoy getting creative this weekend

Ever wondered how to get your paperclip to “clip” your digital scrapbooking page? Kimberly sent a great question…..

I’ve just started doing digital scrapbooking and LOVE it! However, I’ve noticed that other people’s paper clips look like they’re actually clipped on. Mine, however, just lay on top of where ever I’ve put them. Is there a trick that I’m missing? Kimberley

Hummie’s World Tutorials has a great tutorial on how to use paper clips.

DOWNLOAD PAPERCLIP TUTORIAL

Every month I make a new monthly desktop for my Mac. The desktops I use are from Shabby Princess and Shabby Miss Jenn. If you know of any other sites to get free scrapbooking desktops for your Mac let me know and I can add it to my list

This week in the Designer Spotlight is Shabby Miss Jenn. As I LOVE the shabby chic style and flair my absolute favourite digital designer has to be Jenn - owner and designer of Shabby Miss Jenn.

Over the last while I have learnt so much about digtial scrapbooking just by looking at Jenn’s blog. Jenn’s website is just wonderful to browse through. She has an amazing team that contributes to her idea gallery - which is great to get you inspired about your own pages

Who do you design for?: Shabby Miss Jenn Designs
What hardware do you use?: IMACS and POWERBOOKS
What software do you use?: Adobe Photoshop CS3
What camera do you use?: Canon 30d
Can you share your latest or favourite layout?: See below and also my gallery
What is your latest or favourite digital kit: Loveshack-but have a NEW fav coming soon! LOL
Link to a freebie: Here is the a freebie : Loveshack Desktop
Best advice for a beginner: PLAY! Take it slow and play. Don’t get stressed because your page doesn’t look like the other ones out there. It will in time and you will learn things by experimenting.

Then leave a comment and/or an inspired scrapbook page to share in our slide (click the more button).
Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me

1 FREE KIT from SHABBY MISS JENNfor the best comment & scrapbooking page
To be in the running all you need to do is leave a comment and add your Shabby inspired scrapbooking page to the slide show