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May 2009

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Stacey Michaud

Method Playground

There are definite styles in the scrapbooking world. Some folks are driven by clean and simple designs using minimal supplies, while others love a vintage and layered feel. Then there are those who are technique-driven. You know this style when you see it, lots of paint, mixed media, or stamping. The style is used by gals who are never afraid to take a risk with their art. I have such admiration for people who utilize old techniques in a fresh way or who scour their craft stores looking for a new approach. So I was intrigued when I came across a very unique and inspiring blog known as Method Playground. Whether you are a scrapper who doesn’t usually apply techniques or someone who loves to step outside of the box, you will be pleased!

Method Playground is the perfect name for such a fun blog. Every other Monday, a technique is shared. Hence, you have the “method.” The team does a nice job explaining that technique and/or showing gorgeous examples of how to use it on your scrapbooking projects. Then they encourage you to play, explore, and jump right in. Thus, you have the “playground.” What I love the most is that other than using the given technique, there are no rules or boundaries on what you are encouraged to create.

Some past challenges involve using a monochromatic color scheme, glimmer mist spray or journaling directly on your photographs. Their newest challenge involves using decorative tape on your project. Look at the eye-candy created by the talented team.

What being a part of this design team means to you: I love to challenge myself and being apart of Method Playground does that for me every two weeks. The designers are awesome and so creative. I'm inspired every time there is a new challenge!

Grateful Everyday For U by Brenda Hurd. Supplies: Paper: KI Memories, Lily Bee Designs, Die-cuts: Lily Bee Designs, Stickers: BasicGrey, Fabric Rip Strips: Studio Calico, Chipboard: Scenic Route, Making Memories, Chipboard Alphabet: BasicGrey, Flowers: We R Memory Keepers, Petaloo, Metal Badge: American Crafts, Journaling Notebook Sheet: Making Memories.

Journaling: I am so grateful that I still have 3 out of 4 of my Grandparents still around. I need to take advantage of that. Grandma Likens is alone and I need to visit more - she is so supportive and I love her to pieces!!

What being a part of this design team means to you: I love being part of the Method Playground team for several reasons. First, it keeps me motivated to scrap. The challenges make me try new things I might not otherwise have, which is the whole point!. And the best part, the other ladies on the team are so inspiring & very talented, and they're just plain fun to work with.

B*day Wishing by Deborah Mahnken. Supplies: Paper: Chatterbox, Inc., Making Memories, Pink Paislee, Chipboard: Bazzill Basics, Scenic Route, Alphabet: American Crafts, Gaffer Tape: 7gypsies, Pen: Slickwriter, Rip Strips: Studio Calico, Stickers: Scenic Route, Cosmo Cricket, Journaling Sticker: Paper Source, Ink: Stampin' Up, Glimmer Mist.

Journaling: At 4 1/2 you are birthday-focused. Every day you ask me variations on the theme - when is it? Is it today? And you plan your party - who will be invited, what kind of pinata, etc...

What being a part of this design team means to you: For me, the designs are always a technical challenge and it’s a lot of fun and a necessary break from my daily routine.

Europe by Paloma Riera. Supplies: Papers : Bazzil, Alphabets: Toga, American Crafts, Doodlebug Design inc., Stars : Jenni Bowlin, Decorative Tape (twill printed with European Union countries’ flags): Paloma Riera.

Journaling: On June 9th we’ll vote for european elections. The building shown is the European Parlement. The journaling talks about how important is European peace in ours lives.

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