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Ana Cabrera

Expert Guru
Ana Cabrera is the online editor for CK Media. She also works as a freelance designer and editorial contributor. Her expertise lies in lifestyle arts. (crafting, home keeping, cooking, etc.) Think "Martha" with out the massive staff (or budget!)
She has many years of teaching experience, and considers herself to be a life long paper crafter. Ana is often hired for both her artistic talent and her out of the box thinking. She is an expert at finding new ways to use just about any product. She has a background in graphic design and has always dabbled in fine arts. Her love for technology was led her to always stay on top of the fast moving tech trends. She is a champion for Hybrid scrapbooking, as well as blending techniques she finds in other crafts.
Ana is a high energy teacher who packs in plenty of technique into her unique class projects. She can be found at CKU, Memorytrends, as well as many Local store appearances and workshops.
She is also a guest on Scrapbook Memories (PBS), Scrapbook Diva (World Radio) and QVC.
Ana is formerly a professional chef, and has adapted her skills in the professional setting for the home cook. She believes in bring gourmet to the everyday table. She is an expert at entertaining and understands the challenges of working with a small budget.




3 Tips from Ana Cabrera

Paper to Pixels- Hybrid Scrapbooking

Hybrid scrapbooking seems to be the buzz these days... but don't let this new word get to you. Paper scrapbookers can take full advantage of digital tools in their very own paper pages. Try using your favorite photo editing software to create a photo mosaic of misc. images. These random life samplers are a great way to showcase all those "extra" photos you have.

Create a Birthday

No matter what the theme, you can create an original and fun birthday party at home! One activity idea...
As guests arrive, take their picture with a digital camera. As the guests eat and mingle, print out the photos.
For an activity, supply your guests with decorative papers, adhesive, embellishments and more.. allowing each guest to create his or her own keepsake! This takes care of an activity and a party favor all at once!

Layouts under 5

Scrapbooking has taken the country by storm... however, it is not an inexpensive craft. At least not until now!
Here are three quick tips for crafty penny pinching!
Save Money by using the negative space on letter sticker sheets. The negative space can be clipped apart and used as an embellishment, used as a mask or stencil, and used whole... makes a great background.
Another way to save money, is to make it stretch. As you use specialty overlays and papers, cut them apart for use on several layouts rather than just one.
Use you computer to create background paper. The computer can also create wonderful titles... saving on stickers and rubons!