Echo Park Paper

Everyday Eclectic Blog Hop with Allison Kreft

We're excited to have a blog hop to show you some ideas using Allison Kreft's new "Everyday Eclectic" line. Be sure to check out all the blogs on the list to see creative ways to use the collection. Have fun!

Blog Hop List:
Echo Park Blog
Allison Kreft
Ali Edwards
Amy Tan
Dina Wakley
Kayla Aimee
Kelly Purkey
Kerry Lynn Yeary

Giveaway:
ONE winner will be selected from each blog to receive an Echo Park Paper Everyday Eclectic collection kit. To qualify for the giveaway, post a comment by midnight EST, Sunday, September 5th. Be sure to leave a comment on each blog and check back there to see if you've won. Each blog will announce its own winner. Please leave comments for this blog's giveaway in the comments section below! (open to U.S. AND international residents)

Cocoa Daisy Kit Now Available with Echo Park Papers!

 

This month kit club, Cococa Daisy is offering a lovely kit that includes papers from Echo Park Paper. The "He Said She Said" full kit includes products perfect for both boys and girls:

While the "Compromise" add-on kit is full of patterned papers in cool color tones:

You can check out their additional kits this month HERE at Cocoa Daisy!

Giveaway (with clarification): Want a chance to win one Echo Park Paper collection kit of your choosing. Simply leave a comment telling us which Collection Pack you'd like. You have four different ways to enter:

• Leave a comment here on our blog

• Leave a comment on the Cocoa Daisy blog telling them we sent you

• Like them on the Cocoa Daisy Facebook page (leave your comment AND tell them Echo Park sent you)

• Follow them on the Cocoa Daisy Twitter account (leave your comment AND tell them Echo Park sent you)

You have until September 6th at midnight EDT to enter, and then we'll pick a winner from one of the four places and announce our winners here on our blog. Cocoa Daisy will also be hosting the same giveaway on their blog, so you really have a lot of chances to win! Good luck! And don't forget to check out Cocoa Daisy's September kits for lots of Echo Park products!

Introducing Photo Freedom!

If you're read or followed the buzz about CHA-Summer, you know that we released a brand new product line at the show. We're super excited about this launch and wanted to introduce you to the philosophy behind the "Photo Freedom" line and the products you can find within this collection.

Photo Freedom is a concept designed by Stacy Julian, a well-known teacher, motivational speaker, and industry leader in the crafting industry. Her philosphy on keeping things simple in order to tell our family stories serves as the inspiration for creating this product.

Photo Freedom is a quick and easy approach to memory keeping. The Photo Freedom system includes divided page protectors and designer paper inserts. Designed to keep the focus on the photos, Photo
Freedom comes together quickly for a beautiful, handmade-looking album.

Watch for products that include the “Photo Freedom Compatible” seal. This seal of approval lets you know the product coordinates perfectly with other products in the Photo Freedom system. The Photo
Freedom system can be used alone or works well with other tools and embellishments you choose to add.

Our premiere collections for the Photo Freedom Photo Sleeves include the following three collections:

Every moment will be happy with the sophisticated styling and trendy color scheme of this "Photo Freedom Compatible" collection called "Happy Little Moments." Just add your photos to easily record the details of your daily life with this beautiful collection.

Document your story with the urban, hip "Today's Story" collection. Fresh, bright colors and graphic details make this "Photo Freedom Compatible" collection the star of the show

Santa and his jolly elves have been hard at work on this perfect holiday collection just for you. This Photo Freedom Compatible collection includes everything you need to easily preserve and document those fun filled holiday memories.  With playful elements and a classic color scheme, Dear Santa is sure to be on everyone’s wish list this season.

These exciting new products will begin shipping to stores in October. Be sure to request them at your favorite retailer!

 

One Buck Wednesday: Sweet Day Paper & Homemade Mini Theme

Around here it still feels like summer, despite the fact our kids are heading back to school. So we're still enjoying warm weather activities. Join us in documenting all our fun with the "Sweet Day Paper Pack #2" digital kit, which includes 14 beautiful patterned papers. Today only this collection kit is just $1 during our "One Buck Wednesday" sale.

In addition to this $1 kit, we're offering a special 50% off deal on the "Homemade Mini Theme" collection kit. This kit features five home-inspired patterned papers and 47 sweet elements.

You can check out all of the Echo Park Paper digital kits HERE in our Jessica Sprague digital store. In addition to our paper and element kits, we also offer kits you might not have seen before!

New Digital Kits and Our Echo Park Paper Blog Hop WINNER!

First off, we'd like to announce the winner of our August Design Team Blog Hop. This winner participated in our blog hop and left a comment on our Echo Park Paper blog. Be sure to check out the individual Design Team Experts' blogs for additional winner announcements.

Allison, please contact us at [email protected] with your name, address, and the collection kit you'd like to receive. Look for our next blog hop next month!

In addition to announcing today's blog hop winner, we have some BRAND NEW digital collection kits to share with you! On Mondays we release some of our traditional paper kits in digital format. On Monday ONLY these kits are on sale and specially discounted just for you. Today we're releasing the "Chillingsworth Manor Full Collection," which includes all of the papers and elements found within this collection:

We're also releasing the "Very Merry Christmas Full Collection," which also contains all of the papers and elements found within this holiday collection:

If you're looking for the individual kits, we do sell the papers and elements in separate collection kits. Keep reading for additional details!

"So Happy Together" Project Contest WINNERS!

We're super excited to announce the three winners of our "So Happy Together" project contest. We love how each designer used the "So Happy Together" collection to create these amazing projects. Winners will receive a collection kit of their choosing!

Kathleen Kelley Skou

Michelle Criswell

Angela Hathikhanavata

Each month we hold a project contest using an Echo Park Paper collection. Be sure that you're signed up to receive our newsletters/emails so you know about the next contest! You can sign up on our website HERE!

Big Picture Scrapbooking Event + Giveaway!

This September, step right up to the Big Picture "Big Top" for a FREE 14-day festival filled with big ideas, big prizes, and big fun!

Grab a front-row seat; you won't want to miss the spectacle of the season. Seven of your favorite BPC instructors are teaming up with seven surprise instructors—who will be unveiled on opening night—to share their biggest big ideas with you.

While we can't guarantee that there will be elephants and acrobats, there will certainly be energy and excitement to spare. Register now for your chance to join in the hullabaloo and share your big ideas, too.

The seven BPC instructors:

Ali Edwards

Cathy Zielske

Stacy Julian

Courtney Walsh

May Flaum

Karen Grunberg

Amy Sorenson

For 14 days straight enjoy daily challenges and amazing giveaways, generously provided by some of our favorite companies, don’t miss out!!

Giveaway: We're giving away TWO spots in Cathy Zielske's BRAND NEW online class. Simply leave a comment below for a chance to win a spot. All comments are due by Thursday, August 30th midnight MDT to qualify for the drawing. The winner will be announced on Friday, August 31st here on the blog. The class spots will be awarded by Big Picture Scrapbooking so be sure to include your email address to qualify.

Ten Tips for Better Type taught by Cathy Zielske

http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/tentipsfortype.php

Two week workshop starts September 6

$14

Join Cathy Zielske, for a class that focuses on how to create better type on your scrapbook pages. Whether you're a traditional scrapbooker who likes to add type as a hybrid element, or a digital scrapbooker who works fully in Photoshop, using type well is something that will enhance the overall design of every page you create.

Basic concepts in type go a long, long way in sophisticated and timeless design. Build your confidence with type today.

Click here for more information on Ten Tips for Better Type

New to Big Picture Classes, learn more and create an account here!

http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/howitworks.php

Creating Chevrons with Design Team Expert Susan Stringfellow

Have you noticed the hot chevron trend showing up on cards and layouts these days? Today Design Team Expert Susan Stringfellow shares a fun technique for creating large chevrons on your layouts. Read through her tips, tricks, and instructions for recreating this design.

Easy Chevron Design Using a Square Punch

There are so many fun ways to create a chevron design on your layout, but one of my favorite ways is simply using any square punch. For my layout, I used the new For the Record 2: "Documented" collection.  Begin by punching squares and then cutting them in half diagonally to create triangles. Assemble the triangles as shown here to create a chevron zig zag design. This lined patterned paper ("Just my Type") really helps line up the rows nicely.

Create rows using contrasting patterned papers. Solids and smaller scale type prints work best.

Many quilting patterns are created using triangles in different configurations like the chevron design. Have fun moving your triangles around to see what kinds of designs you can come up with.

You can recreate this same design with any of the "b side" patterned papers (typically a smaller pattern on the back of the Echo Park Paper). Try bold designs combined with small patterns. Add ribbon in similar widths for an entirely new look.

Did you recreate this technique? We'd love to see it! Simply upload your completed project to our Facebook page HERE to share it with our 25,000+ fans.

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One Buck Wednesday: Enjoy the Ride and 50% off Toy Box Digital Kits!

Let's have one more adventure before the summer ends! Today we're offering two digital kits during our special Wednesday sale.

The "Enjoy the Ride Mini Theme" includes five travel-themed patterned papers and 51 awesome elements. Whether you're travelling about town or going the distance, this collection is perfect for those with an adventurous spirit!

The "Toy Box Mini Theme" kit contains five patterned papers and 53 bright and playful elements. This kit is 50% today only and certainly full of fun!

Both of these kits are available at these discounted prices until midnight EDT tonight so be sure to download them before the savings ends! Be sure to visit our Jessica Sprague digital store HERE for all of our amazing digital kits.

Shadowbox with Design Team Expert Linda Auclair

Create a beautiful shadow box with a scene designed with the Everyday Eclectic collection. Design Team Expert Linda Auclair shows you how!

Everyone needs a little gentle reminder now and then that you care, which is I why I love décor pieces that share a positive affirmation of some sort. With just a little adhesive, a simple wooden box can become an uplifting accent in your home. I have made a variety of shadowboxes and wall art over the years, and I change them out around the house often in the hopes that they will provide a little encouragement for my kids. Echo Park’s “Everyday Eclectic” collection makes it easy to mix and match patterned papers to create a unique décor piece that conveys your message. I love the Element Stickers that coordinate with the collection, because grouped together they provide just the sort of message I want to convey.

"Dream Big" Shadowbox Tutorial

Materials needed:

* Wooden shadowbox

* Echo Park Paper’s “Everyday Eclectic” supplies: EE33019 Kraft/Wood, EE33006 Kraft Clouds, EE33012 Kraft Doily, EE33014Element Stickers

* Mod Podge decoupage medium (Plaid)

* Xyron permanent adhesive

* Foam tape

* Stickles glitter glue

Instructions:

Remove the back of the shadowbox and measure the inside surfaces. Cut the EE33019 Kraft/Wood patterned paper to match the depth of the box and apply with Xyron or Mod Podge. I prefer using Xyron adhesive on anything that is glass to avoid accidental drips, so I used my Xyron here.

Measure back of shadowbox and cut EE33006 Kraft Clouds paper to size. Build your sticker collage using from flat to raised using foam tape to overlap creatively and create depth with the stickers.

Embellish stickers with Stickles glitter glue, and set aside to dry.

Measure sides of shadowbox and frame, and cut papers to size. I used the EE33012 Kraft Doily for the sides and the turquoise reverse side for the frame front. Use Mod Podge (or Xyron) to adhere paper around the sides of the box, trimming flush with the edges. Use Xyron to adhere paper to the front of the box, mitering corners if desired. 

Assemble shadowbox with dimensional collage, and embellish with additional stickers.

There are several Echo Park Paper collections that would make darling shadowbox scenes. Try using the "Paradise Beach" collection or the "So Happy Together" collection. Did you try this fun technique? We'd love to see it. Simply upload it to our Facebook page HERE to share it with us and our fans. We can't wait to see your inspired pieces!