Happy NSD Scrapbooking & Cards Today readers, Marla Kress here!  Today I want to share a tip (or maybe it’s a trick) that I use when creating almost every project.  It’s nothing fancy and seems very basic but trust me, it’s a life changer!  

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So this is a quilting ruler and if you don’t already have one in your scrapbooking/cardmaking/papercrafting toolbox, you should.  It is the key to keeping things lined up.  Faux stitching?  Sticker titles?  Multiple photos?  Line them up with this guy (or gal!)

Here is my layout in progress. 

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I used four square photos and was going to faux stitch all around.  The quilting ruler helped keep me evenly spaced using pencil lines. And again for the marker detail

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I even used it to place the title.

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Thank you for checking in and I hope this tip helps!  If you already use a quilting ruler I’d love to hear how you use it and if you’re happy with the results.

~  Marla Kress

5:00 pm GIVEAWAY!!!

Are you ready to see who this hour's sponsors are?  Each hour today has been full of inspiration and full of wonderful giveaway's too!  Imagine this…Jillibean Soup and Therm O Web!  Doesn't that sound like a bit of crafty heaven? Check this out…

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The Saffron Yellow Pepper Soup collection has a bit more sass and splash but using the Jillibean Soup colors that you love. The bright and bold flowers mixed with a bit of black will jazz up teen and summer photos on your next layout.

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SO many creative possibilities with this prize package!  Thank you Jillibean Soup and Therm O Web!  Don't we always say we have the best partners?  For an opportunity to WIN this prize package, please leave a comment below by Saturday, May 9th! Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 13th! Good luck!!!

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