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August projects are here!

I love the August PTA kit...and the projects to go along with it!  Here's some beautiful layouts Trina created using the August kit.

"I Love U" Layout by Trina Linford

"Back to School" Layout by Trina Linford

Debbie

More July Projects!

Check out these fun altered projects using the July PTA kit.  Thanks Shannon and Grace, they're amazing!  To view the directions click on the link to the right for the July Gallery.

"Dolce" Mug Altered Item by Shannon Morgan using product from July PTA Kit

"A New Adventure" Layout by Grace Tolman using product from July 2010 PTA Kit

More Design Team Projects

The Design Team has been super busy the last couple of weeks submitting projects using recent kits.  Here's some more fun ones!

"U R Spoiled" by Renee Dezember using product from June 2010 PTA kit

"Karate Kid" by Grace Tolman using product from June 2010 PTA kit

 

"A Special Teacher" by Grace Tolman using product from the May 2010 PTA kit

"Have Fun" Card by Laura Davis using product from the April 2010 PTA kit

Keep up the great job ladies!

Debbie

Photo Challenge

This week's challenge is to find or take some pictures of the landscape of where you live.  Do you live in a desert, by the ocean, on the plains?  It's not very often we think to take pictures of our landscape because we're always so focused on taking pictures of events or people.  Take a couple of minutes to photograph a few shots of the area you live in during the summer time.

Here's a shot I took just down the street from our house right before the sun set on a nice and HOT day this summer in Las Vegas.  We live just on the edge of town and I enjoy being able to look out and see the beautiful mountains from our house...even if it's 110 degrees!

Have fun!

Debbie

A few more peaks into August...

Here's a few more snapshots of some projects Trina Linford created with the August PTA kit...

Don't forget that the skip deadline is on Sunday, July 25th!  All skip requests must be submitted by the end of day on the 25th.  If you have any questions please contact Talia at [email protected]

Have a great day!

The Piggy Tales Academy Team

Favorite Technique by Laura

"Ribbon has become somewhat of my signature in my crafting. I am always trying to find new ways to use my ribbon other than just a beautiful bow, such as layering, framing, or just a single simple loop."

Here's a few examples of Laura's creative use of ribbon...and use of paper to look like ribbon as in the example below...

 

Welcome DT Member Laura Davis

It has been so fun getting to know our Design Team members!  This week we're featuring designer Laura Davis.  When asked to tell us a little about herself here's what she said...

 

"Hello, my name is Laura Davis, I am a wife and a mother to a 15 year old daughter.  My family and I live in beautiful Denver, Colorado.  I enjoy running, working out, cooking and creating.  Creating is my passion.  I love being inspired, and inspiring others.  I am thrilled to be a part of the Piggy tales Family!

I scrapbook/create because I am smitten over the rich products this wonderful industry offers through colors, textures and techniques.  Nothing says "I love you" more than a homemade heartfelt card, LO, or altered item."

Thanks Laura!  Check out some of her amazing and creative cards!

"My Friend" Card using product from May 2010 PTA kit

Card using product from November 2009 PTA kit

"Hi" Card using product from March 2010 PTA kit

 
 
 

Have a great day,

Debbie

PTA August preview

Check out the August PTA kit Sneak Peek online now!  This month will be packed full of paper and embellishments to help you capture school memories.  Don't have kids?  That's okay.  If you're like me you probably have tons of old photos from school that you have sitting in a box somewhere just waiting for you to scrapbook.  Now's the time to pull them out and reminisce about your childhood school days!

Don't forget that you have until July 25th to update your credit card and shipping information, or to skip the August kit.  To make changes to your account login online HERE.  If you have any questions you can contact Talia at [email protected]  She is super nice and can help you with anything you need!

 

Have a great day!

Debbie

July PTA Update & Weekly Photo Challenge

July PTA kits have all been shipped!  If you haven't already received your kit please contact us as they should have all been delivered by now.  

This week's photo challenge is to find some pictures that show things you enjoy doing in the summer!   Here's a few things we've enjoyed this summer...playing on the beach, having mud fights, picking apricots... 

 

Favorite Technique by Renee'

Right now I am addicted to flowers and I am making paper flowers like crazy...I just can't seem to get enough of them. They are  easy and fun to make too - I use my Nestibilities (I have used circle, scalloped, inverted scalloped, etc.) Cut your paper and then spray each piece with a bit of water to help make it more "workable" but don't get it too wet...crinkle it up...and then start layering. Add a brad in the center to hold together. Once the paper is dry you can reposition it to get the look you want. I LOVE these flowers!