Boo Your Neighbours Free Printables from Paty Greif Digital Designer and The Cherry On Top

BOO!

Welcome to The Cherry On Top.

We are getting you all ready for the upcoming, fun day.  We've been showing off all kinds of digital kits along with some lovely layouts to inspire you.  Hybrid ideas, we have a plenty along with freebies, too.

Today, I've teamed up with Paty Greif Digital Designer, again.  I used her kit, Bootiful Witch to design your "You've Been Boo'ed" printables.  Not sure to what I am referring?  Check out Pinterest for more great ideas and other ways to showcase your treats for your neighbours.

This first image is what gets put in the window or on the door to alert neighbours, that they have received a Boo box already.  This way your neighbour knows to look for other houses without a sign. Keep in mind, they won't all look like ours.

This is just a small print out to explain the process to your neighbour, in case they've never been "Boo'ed".

You don't have to use our handy, door hanger basket, but you can use it for many treat ideas.  Candy is often what folks use, but consider healthier or even non food items.  If ya know your neighbour loves to garden, consider seeds, gloves or bulbs.  Think about lip gloss, lip balm, temporary tattoos, coupons, travels size goodies, tea, coffee...Consider what your neighbour might enjoy.  Instead of our hanger, you can use a small bucket, plant pot or hang a pretty paper bag with our poem pasted to the front and a bow and or ribbon.

Here is a basic tutorial for the box, just in case you need it.

Download the three printables. (I changed the pocket.)

I find it easiest to cut across and then cut out the circle, but if you have a circle cutter or large hole punch, you can use that as well.  An Exacto knife would work, but it will leave you a ridged edge.

 Simply follow the dotted lines to fold.  I always recommend a soft fold.

I prefer to use a glue stick.  You get a bit of give and can match up your sides perfectly.  With wet, liquid glue, you'll have to wait longer, but it is still an option.

 This template provides you with some flexibility in the width of your favour.  Adjust it to your desire and adhere.  You could even use tape if that's all you have.  Tape will actually make your project a bit more rigid, too.

If you leave the slit I showed earlier, you can use your door hanger in other manners. Cut out the word art and glue it to the front of your pocket.

Tape over the slit on the back, if you don't want it.  It will also make your project a bit more sturdy.

The weight of paper you use will depend on what kind of goodies you are putting in the box.  The heavier your treat, the heavier your paper should be.

You may choose to right click and download on the images you want or click here for a zipped file of all three.

This is the collection, Bootiful Witch, I used.

Here are some more ideas I got from Pinterest.  Our Halloween board is pretty good.  Get inspired and get busy.

Thanks so much for hanging with The Cherry!

Freebie Friday with Paty Greif Digital Designer and The Cherry On Top

Welcome to The Cherry On Top.

I am so excited to be bringing you Paty Greif's newest digital collection, All About Love.  Take an up close look at Paty's collection, enjoy some inspiring layout love, see some of Paty's other fall flavoured kits and download a freebie from The Cherry.

Working with digital designers and digital template makers is a super combination.  Some designers match up just perfectly and some kits match great with particular templates.  I was looking at the soft, water colour designs in All About Love and Heartstrings Scrap Art templates jumped right into my brain.  Hehehe...I could show off Paty's gorgeous papers and use a really large picture that still stands out, thanks to Bryony's masks in her templates.

Often times I like to scrap fast.  Maybe just to fill in a free small space I have or to show and encourage our fans that scrapbooking either traditional or digital, doesn't have to be too time consuming to get awesome results.  Take my above layout for example.  4 layered papers, shadowed for extra dimension, Paty's lovely frame with word art and illustration and all I had to do was add those tiny clusters which was mega easy by just duplicating the same elements.  By doing this I save time and keep my layout looking harmonious due to the repetition of the same elements.  I really love the gold glam in this collection and added a touch around the edges with these lovely stamps and those three tiny brads to repeat the gold, again.

A lovely layout like this can be scrapped in under 15 minutes.  The key to scrapping fast, either traditionally or digitally is having your collection all together so that you don't have to go searching and searching for what you want.  Having a sketch or template to follow will also save a LOT of time.

This gorgeous collection is still on promotion throughout the weekend.

Here are some more of Paty's kits and collections shown through my layouts with them.

Me and my witchy friend with Bootiful Witch.  You can get this in a quick page on Paty's blog for FREE.  Pop in your own picture and you've scrapped fabulously!

Here are some older, yet awesome Halloween kits from Paty.  Click on any of the images to get to the kit.

I love using Paty's designs for my hybrid projects and printables.  I have loads of them throughout the  blog.  Here I used a kit for Halloween Bingo cards.  I needed them for a party we had.  These are very simply made. 

Here's another gorgeous collection, Autumn's in the Air.

Paty also sells Commercial Use products.  These are a few of her latest edition to the SugarHillco shop.  They are still on sale through the weekend.

Make sure you come back tomorrow.  I'm using Paty's Bootiful Witch collection to get you geared up for Booing your neighbours and all for FREE!  See ya tomorrow!

Here is your freebie.  Click to download.

Our goodies are always for Personal Use ONLY.

Thanks so much for checking out The Cherry.

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Scrapbook Simple

Welcome to The Cherry On Top.

I'm back with another page from the Pizza Box mini.  Scroll along for some tips, tricks, pointers, inspiration and tutorial.

I attended a Pizza Box event at Tiny's Hobby in Kortrijk, Belgium.  In the pizza box was well over a dozen papers and all kinds of coordinating elements.  I've attended several of these workshops and I can tell you, there are so many goodies in the box, that you can scrap for years after.  I've done all kinds of mini's and other projects from just one box.

In previous entries, you can see other pages I've completed.  I purchased this chip board book at Tiny's as well.  I papered most of the pages with these coordinating colours you see here.  Burgundy, black and gold or mustard.  To keep my mini cohesive, I'm repeating the colours, patterns and techniques throughout the entire book.

Layer up!  Layering adds dimension, interest, contrast and a more finished look.  I you ever find that your page is missing something, try layering.  Also experiment with your colours.  See how your photos blend with the papers your backing.  Both of my photos stand out from my papers rather than blend in to it.

This was from an embellishment page.  Love that coffee and doesn't it go just great with my breakfast photo?  I'm layering it as well with coordinating paper from the box.  It will make the cup stand out from my already dark background.

I just love a book with dimension.  Some types of albums do not allow for dimension, but a ring book like this one, gives more than enough space to layer up those pages.  Use foam tape or thick glue dots to give your photos or goodies a big boost.

I don't have all kinds of dosh to spend on scrap supplies and I make most of my own elements.  This coordinating paper from the collection is perfect for my embellishments.  All of these leaves in different sizes will make awesome additions to my page.

I did a bit of detail work to my leaves.  I used a regular ole nail file around the edges to give it a rough, more textured look and I also pinched the leaf to make it stand up and out more from my page.  You could ink around the edges if you like, as well.

Here is a mega easy way to have free elements.  Use different sized hole punchers (I only have these two.) to make confetti or scatter for your projects.

Make flat elements pop with layers.  This is a sticker button.  Let's pimp it up.

I backed it up on more matching paper.  (Keep colours in mind.  Often when use a lot of different colours, your layout could look messy, busy and incongruous.  Repetition of colour is the key to having a super composition.

The red dots on this ribbon was too busy with the pattern of my button, so I just flipped it over.

This is supposed to be an image of a huge, flat glue dot. I push the edges of the flat dot to form this mass and use it for extra dimension and awesome sticking power.

There ya go!  Simply scrapped fast and inexpensively.  Layer, fold, distress and repeat to have awesome layouts.

I'm off to scrap some more!

Thanks so much for dropping by The Cherry.  Here are some other paper craft projects you may like.  Each image is linked up to the blog.  There are a lot of freebies here!

My Mico Mini Pages:

Graphic 45 Stacking boxes with free template:

More mini magic with this digital folding mini and free template.

Graphic 45 folding mini also with free template.

Happy scrapping!

Free Walk The Plank Printable

ARGH! Welcome to The Cherry On Top, Matey!

We've got a really fun hybrid printable for you, today.  I'll be decorating for Halloween with a pirate theme this year.  I'll share a few of my ideas as well as some ideas from last year that might get your wheels turning.

I also want to share the link for our hauntingly awesome Halloween board on Pinterest.  I've got hundreds of Pins on there from costume ideas to food and recipes as well as some grizzly decor ideas and kiddie crafts, too.  There's an excellent image of kids playing "Walk The Plank".  It's such a great idea for a pirate themed party or for Halloween.

Here are some images from our previous blogs.  Click on any of them to get to the blog for more information or even tutorials.

I did a blog of our top Halloween Pins.  Find it here:  http://lmtroch.blogspot.be/2015/10/top-halloween-pins-from-cherry-on-top.html

This was a popular entry for fall decor ideas.

This blog was full of ideas for costumes and decorating.

I'm fairly certain I can pull off this costume.  Click on the image to see more costume ideas.

Here's another fun game idea.  On the board, there is even a pattern for a sword like this.

The image is linked up to more pirate party ideas.

Thanks so much for giving The Cherry some of your time, today.

Now!  Be gone with ya, Matey!!!  Hehehe...

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Autumnally Awesome Freebie Friday

 Welcome to Freebie Friday with The Cherry On Top.

Today's blog is loaded with inspiration, autumn fun and a lot of free goodies.

I designed a second part to last year's Free Fall Mini and decided to add a couple of more pieces too.  Keep reading to find out how to get the extra ellies, see some creative uses for the mini and get those links for all of the fantastic freebies you may have missed.

I scrapped up these two layouts using both parts of the mini's and added a few other elements that you too can download when you join The Cherry On Top's group on Facebook.

How about the kitty face?  Hehehe...She was such a sweety.  I couldn't get a shot of my outdoor fall decor without her in it.  Camera hog!  Hehehe...

I designed this free fall word art that also coordinates with both mini's.  So when you get all of these downloads, you'll have the start to a nice little collection.

Here's another layout.  I used a digital template from Made By Keuntje.

(Go to her blog and see if her freebies are still live.)

This is the newest Fall Mini.  Click on the image to get to the blog with the download link.

This is today's freebie.  Simply right click and save it to your downloads.  It is in png form.

Here is a bit more layout love with autumn in mind to inspire you.  This is Autumn Glow from LouCee Creation.

I turned the layout into a free template that you can still grab on our DSD board on Pinterest.  It won't be there much longer.  So go over there now and get the link.  Some of the links for all of that gorgeous free stuff might still be live.  Check it out before I delete the board at the end of the month.

Here are some other fall related freebies you may have missed:

Our monthly printables.

 This totally awesome free overlay.

This gorgeous quick page.

Our free printable wine label.

This will be tomorrow's free hybrid.  We'll see ya there!

Remember, all of our freebies are for Personal Use ONLY.

Thank you so much for joining us, today.

If you are all about the freebies and things scrap-a-licious, then follow us here, on Facebook and Pinterest where we share freebies from all around the internet, nearly every single day.

Happy scrapping!