Tracy McLennon Archives - Creative Scrapbooker

In Halloween

Halloween Magic Layout with Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st Collection

October 22, 2024 No Comments

In the spirit of Halloween, Tracy McLennon crafted this captivating scrapbook layout using the Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st collection. This project, featured in the Fall issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine, brings the spooky season to life with layers of vintage Halloween elements and bold pops of orange and black. In Tracy McLennon’s Halloween layout, the Bits & Pieces Ephemera from the Simple Stories Simple Vintage October 31st collection plays a key role in bringing vintage charm and detail to the page. These ephemera pieces include nostalgic Halloween icons like witches, jack-o’-lanterns, owls, and spooky sentiments, adding a playful and whimsical feel to the design. The cardstock stickers from the Simple Vintage October 31st collection further enhance the layout with bold, dimensional elements. From pumpkins to bats and vintage-inspired typography, these stickers provide the perfect finishing touches. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape, 3D Foam Squares, and E-Z…

In Cards

Carta Bella Paper Co. Hello Autumn Collection and Tracy McLennon

September 10, 2023 No Comments

Check out this beautiful card designed by Tracy McLennon as featured in the Fall 2023 issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Tracy used the Carta Bella Paper Co. Hello Autumn Collection to design her card.The shaker window is adorable. It reminds me of the leaves changing colours and falling during this beautiful season of change. My favourite season of all. Here is a closer look at the Carta Bella Paper Co. Hello Autumn Collection kit that Tracy used. The colours and the patterns celebrate all things fall. The ephemera on Tracy’s card is also from the Carta Bella Paper Co. Hello Autumn Collection. The ticket, the pumpkins, the frame and the leaves work perfectly together. Everything on the card was adhered together, aswell as creating the shaker window, using a variety of adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, including the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner Grand.…

In 12X12 Scrapbook Layouts

Climbing Clematis Collection by Heartfelt Creations

February 14, 2023 No Comments

This layout designed by Tracy McLennon is just STUNNING! So many fabulous details and the photo is absolutely adorable! Tracy created this layout using a variety of products from the Heartfelt Creations Climbing Clematis collection. The white and purple stripe flowers on the layout are absolutely beautiful and really make this layout POP! This collection includes a 3D Clematis Shaping Mold that makes creating this life-like flowers super duper easy. And the results are BEAUTIFUL! Be sure to pop on over to the Heartfelt Creations website for all the details! Happy Tuesday friends! The spring issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine is currently being shipped to our subscribers! YAHOOOOOO!!!! It’s a beauty! Find us at your favourite local scrapbooking store OR subscribe today!

In Christmas cards

Holiday Star Collection by Heartfelt Creations

December 10, 2022 2 Comments

Tracy McLennon designed these two gorgeous holiday cards featuring the Holiday Star Collection by Heartfelt Creations. The line includes beautiful stamps and coordinating dies. From stars to snowflakes and gorgeous holiday sentiments! The paper collection includes frosty winter blues and icicle purples – PERFECTION! Here is a TEASER of the Heartfelt Creations Holiday Star collection. If you haven’t check out all the details of this collection – POP on over to Heartfelt Creations and CHECK IT OUT! – CLICK HERE Tracy’s cards were featured in the Winter issue of Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Get your copy today! Happy getting ready for the big holiday friends!

In Cards

Creating with Pink & Main Kit and Tracy McLennon

June 3, 2022 No Comments

Hello crafty friends! Tracy McLennon here and today I am sharing 3 projects that I created using the Pink & Main monthly kit. I cannot even begin to tell you how gorgeous this kit was, and it was PACKED with beautiful coordinating products to create with. Below is a photo of everything that was included in the kit I created with. First I decided to create this simple block background layout. I used patterned papers and embossed white cardstock to create the 4 background blocks, that then were matted in white cardstock. Adhere the matted blocks to a white cardstock background using Crafty Foam Tape. I chose coordinating Media Gloss Sprays and splattered diagonally across the layout on the embossed cardstock sections of the background. Let dry. I stamped the dragonfly images onto white cardstock using an embossing pad, and Ranger- Black Embossing Powder.I made sure to stamp and color…

In Cards

Heartfelt Creations: Monochromatic Slimeline Card by Tracy McLennon

March 31, 2022 No Comments

Check out this STUNNING card designed by Tracy McLennon Tracy’s card features a variety of products from Heartfelt Creations. Including the Vining Sweet Pea Die and Cling Foam Stamp Sets. The sentiment was created using the Heartfelt Creations Cheerful Note Sentiments Cling Stamp Set. AND those Silver Creative Photo Corners are by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and are simply a MUSTH HAVE! Be sure to pop on over to Tracy’s blog for all the product details. Have a wonderful Thursday everyone! Join our Village of Inspired People *Monthly Zoom Crops *Live Demos *Printable Step by Step Photo PDF’s *AND SO MUCH MORE! CLICK HERE and join today!

In Cards

Pink & Main with Tracy McLennon

February 28, 2022 No Comments

Simple black and white cards make such a statement! Check out this card designed by Tracy McLennon that does just that. Tracy designed her card using the Pink & Main Roses Stamp Set along with their Coordinating Rose Die Set. To create the background she used the Pink & Main Mod Stitched Rectangle Die Set. And that splash of gold was created using Pink & Main Sparkle Gems. LOVE how this card turned out!!!!! Thanks for sharing Tracy! ALL SUPPLIES USED – Pink & Main Roses Stamp Set – Pink & Main Roses Die Set – Pink & Main Sparkle Gems – Pink & Main Mod Stitched Rectangle Dies – Ranger Archival Ink – Ranger Embossing Ink Pad – Ranger White Embossing Powder – Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D foam Squares – Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape – Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Adhesive Dots – Scrapbook Adhesives by…

In Cards

Rose Birthday Time from Stamp Anniething and Tracy McLennon

January 11, 2022 No Comments

Our design team member, Tracy McLennon, has been having a TON of fun playing with the adorable stamps from Stamp Anniething. Here is one of her creations that totally makes me smile! Tracy designed the background of the card using the Stamp Anniething Bubble Circle Stencil. Along with a variety of Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks. The stamp and die set, from Stamp Anniething, is the Rose Birthday Time set. So cute. Tracy coloured the stamped images using Zig Clean Markers. She added SPARKLES to some of the background circles using Ranger Stickles. And finally, she adhered everything down using a variety of adhesives by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. Such a cute little card for the cute little person in your life! Have a super duper Tuesday friends! ! Join me in the Village of Inspired People

In cut files

FREE Cut File by Creative Geek Design

December 14, 2021 1 Comment

Hello festive crafty friends! Tracy McLennon here and today I have a holiday themed layout to share featuring a fabulous cut file designed by Creative Geek Design (CLICK HERE to download). Along with my Brother ScanNCut! AND the Simple Stories Simple Vintage North Pole Collection. I love how this fun layout turned out! First I created a simple layered background using patterned paper, grey and white cardstock. I then converted my cut file for my and cut it at about 11” from white cardstock. I used patterned paper, kraft cardstock and Luxe Gold Cardstock to fill the sections of the cut file. Then adhered all of the pieces using the Dual Tip Glue Pen. Adhere the wreath to the layered background. Then mat the 4×6 photo in white cardstock and add gold photo corners. Cut a couple of smaller pieces of coordinating patterned paper. Adhere these 3 pieces to the…

In stamping

Did someone say they needed a butterfly stamp?

May 31, 2021 No Comments

STOP whatever you are doing! Seriously. If you love butterflies, RUN and grab the Floral Butterfly collection from Heartfelt Creations. This collection includes patterned paper, stamps and dies. BUT without a doubt my favourite element in this collection is this HUGE butterfly stamp and coordinating die! Check out this stunning card featuring this collection by Tracy McLennon. CLICK HERE to visit Tracy’s blog for all the details. Summer is just about here in Alberta…I CAN’T wait for the butterflies! Happy Monday Friends! PS – ONLY THREE MORE DAYS – then our EARLY BIRD RATES in the Village are gone forever!!!! Don’t miss out!