Saturday, November 27, 2010

Splendor Layout Workshop on the Go with a Twist






This pattern is similar to the layout shown in the Splendor Workshop on the Go. However, I changed it up a bit. Instead of having one larger (5X7) picture on the left side, I used 2 smaller (4X6) photos. Then on the left side I expanded the entire layout to utilize the entire 12X12 page, eliminating any white space and using larger 3X3 photos. This isn't my most favorite layout I have ever done and was a little hesitant to even post it to the blog, but then I remembered why I scrapbook in the first place: to chronicle and document our lives. I wanted to show what our life was like in the summer and show off pictures of the kids just playing and having fun in our own backyard. Scrapbooking isn't about the perfect page, layout, embellishments; it is about leaving a lasting legacy of pictures and stories of your lives for others to see and look back upon.


Supplies used in this layout: X7126b Splendor paper, E1010 Large Chocolate Alphabet stamp set,Stamp set from the Splendor Workshop on the Go, topiary ink, goldrush ink, Z1307 Irresistibles Pizazz



Monday, November 22, 2010

Cherry-O Layout Level 2








This is a level 2 layout I put together this summer after I took some cute pictures of my kids licking the brownie batter. The great thing about the stickease that Close to My Heart has is the pictures that are on the back of each one. They show a layout using the stickease and the coordinating paper pack. So, one package of the stickease contains two sheets of stickers and two 2-page layouts using them. This layout shows one of the layouts on the back of the stickease. All I did was put the layout together as shown and add my own pictures. How easy is that? No stamping required. This makes it so fast and easy! I used a flip-flap on this layout to show 2 more pictures of my kids. The third picture shows it open and the fourth picture shows it closed.
Supplies used to make this layout: X7123b Cherry-O paper, X7123c Cherry-O Stickease, tulip ribbon

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Thank You Card


Don't you just love this simple thank you card? I created it using the papers from the Passages paper. The Passages paper pack is geared towards travel, antique, and more manly colors, but I just adore the paper that looks like old-time writing.


Supplies used to make this card: Wishes book Simple Expressions, X7126b Passages paper, D1361 Thank you stamp set, Z1266 Just Blooms Spring Blossom, Z1269 Filigree Charms, Z2166 tulip ink.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Cherry -O Layout











I love the Cherry-O paper. It is one of my favorites! I created this layout for my club member and we put it together this past August. I finished putting the pictures and the journaling I wanted for it this past weekend. I have a ton of completed layouts that are just waiting for pictures and/or journaling! Most people have pictures that need layouts, but I am just the opposite. I rarely have pictures of myself taken; I am usually the one behind the camera, not in front of it! So, I set up the tri-pod and camera one day this summer and took some pictures together.


Supplies used for this layout: X7123b Cherry-O paper, B1351 You're Sweet stamp set, D1427 Tasty Treats stamp set, E1014 Posterboard Alphabet stamp set, tulip ink, sweet leaf ink, chocolate ink, goldrush ink, honey ink, tulip ribbon, tulip brads, 3-D foam tape, tag punch.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Jingle Layout











I created this Jingle layout about a year ago and just finished putting pictures and the journaling on it! It's about time! Making cookies and decorating them is a family tradition that I love and I'm so excited that my kids love it as much as I do! The jingle paper is retiring this year and is almost gone, so if you love this paper, you will need to order it right away before it is too late! You can click on the shopping cart and it will take you to my website where you can order it on-line and have it shipped to your door! The title is made from the posterboard alphabet stamp set and then I used liquid applique on the letters and heated it with a heat gun to make it look like frosting. I made the gingerbread house by stamping the house with versa mark, adding white embossing powder and heating.


Supplies used on this layout: x7115b Jingle paper pack, D1195 The works alphabet stamp set, E1014 Posterboard alphabet stamp set, November 2009 Stamp of the month: Around the block, z308 liquid applique, z1145 whimsy heartfelt die-cuts, juniper ribbon, juniper brads, juniper ink, tulip ink, white embossing powder, sparkles, versa mark, heat gun.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Magnifique Layout







This is a layout featuring the magnifique papers from the fall 2010 idea book. I created this layout for my club members to put together in September. These are pictures of my 2 kids posing for the camera this summer. If you like this layout and would like to get together and create scrapbook pages, think about joining my scrapbook club or get a few friends together for your own club. Contact me for details on how to do this. We have so much fun scrapping, eating, talking, laughing and learning new scrapbook techniques!



Supplies used for this layout: Magic book Performance Layout, x7127b magnifique level 2 paper, D1436 The Present Stamp Set, z2111 chocolate ink, z2192 pacifica ink, z2118 desert sand ink, z1336 pearl opaques, z1333 mocha opaches, z1151 3-D foam tape.