you + me = we - Scrapbook Circle March Designer's Choice

I am sharing my Designer’s Choice layout from Scrapbook Circle using the March ‘Oh Happy Day’ kit and the ‘Good Vibes’ Add-on.

I love the fun angles in this patterned paper from BasicGrey.  I anted to use it as a large part of the background, but wanted to break it up a little and give it some punch of color!

I decided to layer another pattern underneath the confetti/angled paper.  I cut triangles out of the background with an Xacto blade, concentrating more of them at the bottom and less towards the top.

Adding a layer of watercolor wash, in an ombré blend from dark pink to very pale pink.  It added a nice, contrasting pop of color, but wasn’t overpowering.

I placed my black & white photo on top of layers of stickers, washi and a few of the canvas banner pennants.  My layouts tend to be more squared off and orthogonal, so this was a fun exercise in being loose.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have an end of the weekend!

Scrapbook Circle Tech. Tip - March 2016

Hi everyone!  Scrapbook Circle has a couple new posts that we’ll be exploring this year.  One of the new posts is our Tech. Tip.  Using the new March ‘Oh Happy Day’main kit and the ‘Good Vibes’ Add-on I created this page about my son’s Lego obsession!

I knew the colors I wanted to use and knew that this green glittered washi from Amy Tan would be a part of those colors.  I didn’t really want to use the black Thicker phrases since my layout was navy, so I decided to use the washi in a different way!  I used a piece of this green patterned paper from Basic Grey to lay down a couple inches of washi strips onto.  If any of the washi moved, the paper would help conceal that.

I was inspired to chose this ‘hello’ metal die because of the fun curly die cuts from Pinkfresh Studio.  Using my Big Shot machine, I cut out the word twice, planning to build up the thickness a bit.

I adhered the finished title to an Elle’s Studio label for contrast.  The green was a perfect match to the other pieces from the kit!

I had used the 12×12 digital cut file that is a grid of tiny stars and misted it with a navy Color Shine.  Finally, I added lots of other layers under my photo strip and embellishments to finish of the page!

 

I hope you enjoyed this little Tip and that it may inspire you to use some of your washi in a new way!  Thanks for stopping by today!!

snuggle up - Scrapbook Circle December 2015

Happy New Year!!

I didn't get a chance to post this before the holidays and all the exciting chaos that comes with it.

This was an additional layout I made using some of the lovely Elle's Studio papers and other embellishments from the December Scrapbook Circle kit, 'Tell Your Story.'

Inspired by the mint color of my daughter's comforter in the photo and the journaling note from Evalicious, I painted the background with watercolor to match.

I used a couple pieces of coral labels from the exclusive printables and added lots of silver foam glitter stickers.  Sofia loves pineapples so I had to include this tiny puffy sticker from Amy Tangerine.

Thanks for stopping by today!

One resolution is to post more consistently and to write posts like I used to, just to write...

Have an amazing Sunday! 

happy - Scrapbook Circle December One Item Wonder

My challenge for the December One Item Wonder assignment was to use this gorgeous pink ombre, gold foil striped paper from Pebbles.  Using the 'Tell Your Story' kit I created the layout below.

I started by cutting the paper into quarters and “tiled” the background, placing two squares horizontally and two vertically.  I wanted to get the most out of the paper and not cover up too much with the large black and white photo I used.

I printed the photo in black & white to let the various pinks and golds take center stage.  Adding several of the 3x3 Pebbles cards and die cut frames from Basic Grey helped create more layers clustered around the photo.  I stitched around the outside of the pink square tiles reminding me a little of a quilt.

Have an amazing day and thanks for stopping by today! 

smile - WORTH MENTIONING | Scrapbook Circle December Sketch

Happy Friday everyone!!  Just wanted to post my layout for the December Scrapbook Circle Sketch Challenge.  I used the December "Tell Your Story" main kit, mostly inspired by the Amy Tangerine patterned paper 'Token.'

I loved this paper and wanted to contrast it heavily using a black & white photo.  It also had me itching to paint the background, which I did with watercolor, matching the brush patterns a bit.

  

I used the Scrapbook Circle acrylic word 'smile' for my title.  I mounted the painted cardstock onto another piece black cardstock.

I added a few stickers, journaling cards and stitching for more detail.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have an amazing weekend!

GIRL POWER - Scrapbook Circle December Kit

Today, I am sharing this layout of my two girls using the December “Tell Your Story” kit and the awesome cut file designed with fellow teamie Jamie Leija!

I decided to take the cut file, separate the alphabet and make a block of the word ‘girl’ and ‘power.’  I chose letters from both the open font and closed font and made a background covered with the repeating phrase.  I painted a light blue watercolor wash on white cardstock and then adhered the 12×12 cut page on top.  I saved a few of the cut letters and misted them a pewter grey.  I randomly added a few of those letters to help reinforce the title.

Our dog’s fur is so black it almost looks blue, so I used some papers and embellishments to bring it out more.  Then, I added as many embellishments as possible!  I played with all the patterns and colors trying to achieve some balance, but really just had fun!  Stitching through some of the layers helped keep the alphas in place and added texture.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!

I hope you all have a wonderful week and try out the cut file.

DELISH - Scrapbook Circle October

Hi there!  Just wanted to share a quick layout I did using the Scrapbook Circle November kit, 'Mix Tape.'

This was a super fast page I put together just for me!

I adore this teal script paper from Bella Blvd. and wanted to keep the rest, simple and neutral.

I love that chartreuse green color with the teal.

The script card is one of a set of four that are Scrapbook Circle exclusives.

They are "mincable," although I don't have a machine...yet!

I added some brown ink along the edges of my papers to tie in the wood grain and cork.

This chipboard title 'DELISH' from Basic Grey was a perfect fit for a hot chocolate/coffee break!

Thanks for stopping by!  I have a Halloween LO and process video up tomorrow!!

And November stuff happening quickly after!

Have an amazing day!

Black & White Photos - Scrapbook Circle October Technique Challenge

Scrapbook Circle has a new challenge this month to use a black and white photo in your layout.

Or, like I did, print a color photo in black and white!  I love using this technique, especially to highlight paper or embellishments with lots of color, like those in the 'Mix Tape' October kit.

This gorgeous patterned paper from Bella Blvd. was almost too pretty to cut up, but I wanted to use a good bit of white space to help break up the color.  I didn't use a paper trimmer, just scissors to quickly trim the paper.  The black and white stripe is on the opposite side of this rainbow chevron.

I used a cloud punch on some of the Dear Lizzy 6x6 papers and to the Scrapbook Circle printable to add some coordinating colors around the page.  I added a couple other embellishments and word phrase strips to make little clusters of colors.

The little puffy stickers from Evalicious that are part of the main kit are so cute too!

The date tag was also from the Scrapbook Circle printable.  I trimmed a piece of this paper from Pink Paislee at the bottom for a place to add some journaling and the acrylic word 'thankful' that is another Scrapbook Circle exclusive for my title.  

I love using this technique because it features the best of both worlds...lots of color that doesn't take away from the photo, but helps add contrast to a black and white picture!

This Technique Challenge, with an awesome prize from BasicGrey is going on until November 4th!  You can read the original post HERE and upload your layout to that post or to the Scrapbook Circle Facebook page!

Thanks for stopping by today!

enjoy - Scrapbook Circle October Sketch Challenge

Just a super quick post for this month's Scrapbook Circle Sketch using the October 'Mix Tape' kit.

Check out the original post HERE and add yours by October 21st for a chance to win this prize!

I painted some of the Elle's Studio cork embellishments!

I used one of the exclusive digi-cut files for my title and misted it.

And voila!  Love Diana's sketches, always jumps starts my mojo!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!

Scrapbook Circle + Neat & Tangled = we are ALL made of STORIES

Hi everyone!  So excited to be participating in the Scrapbook Circle collaboration with Neat & Tangled.

This lovely stamp set is part of the October 'Mix Tape' kit.  It has this great combination of scrpit and block font that is so popular today.  You can find the orginal post on the Scrapbook Circle Blog HERE and the Neat & Tangled Blog HERE.  A few of the other designers have been featured on both Blogs in the past couple days and another one tomorrow, so check back then too!



This stamp set inspired me so much for this challenge!  I saw the books as scrapbooks lined up, each telling a story in a collection of layouts.  I have been doing the bi-annual (should be more often) task of putting scrapbook layouts into sleeves and putting them into the correct albums.  This always invloves a massive amount of shuffling, a kind of scrapbook Tetris, if you will!   Another reason the stamp made me think of the art of memory keeping.

I have a couple boxes of slide contact sheets my father made in his career as our family historian.  I thought these would be perfect to tell that particular story.  Unfortunately, I have to guess at some of the dates, but it is amazing the detail that the tiny images capture.  The main ones here are of my mother sitting on our side porch when I was probably around 7 or 8 years old.

The text print paper seemed appropriate for the telling of a story, so I printed my journaling onto patterned paper using a typewriter font.  I used to use my printer for journaling a lot, but am out of practice with line spacing.  Somehow, this print out magically aligned with the change in color and pattern on the paper.

So many pieces of the October kit went perfectly with my theme, the washi stickers from Pink Paislee, especially the one with old fashioned cameras, and the paper with the lines all connected by dots.  I used watercolor and colored pencil to highlight some of those.

I love pages that are full of symbolism and show the love for this creative art form we call scrapbooking.  Not only does the stamp set work great with this month's kit, it will be perfect for so many future projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and be sure to check out the other blogs too!
Have an amazing day!

yay! - Come On Get Crafty June sketch

Hi everyone!  The June Sketch for Come On Get Crafty was featured last week on the Blog and this is my take on it.  It is a little more chaotic than I planned but I was trying to use as many manufacturers as possible! ;)

Here is the sketch below...I made it a 12x12 since that is the size I mostly scrap.

I sprayed some mists on a sheet of acetate and smushed it on my white cardstock to add some color to the background...not that I ended up needing it, but I went with it!  

I made a cluster using pieces of Crate Paper, BasicGrey, American Crafts, Pink Paislee, Elle's Studio, Bella Blvd. and Freckled Fawn!  How is that for lots of different products??

I love that journaling card from Crate Paper and I thought it looked good with the black and white pic!  And that is it!  

Thanks for stopping by and check out the Come On Get Crafty Blog for the other DT members layouts using the June sketch!

Have an awesome weekend!

Summer Shaker Card - Come On Get Crafty & BasicGrey

Hi there my crafty friends!

I am sharing a shaker card I made for the Come On Get Crafty Blog using the newest Basic Grey 'Aurora' & 'Adrift' collections.

I love all the shaker cards that are popular now and the interaction that they provide!  After sorting through all the Basic Grey die cuts and acrylic pieces, I came up with an idea for a boat and ocean themed card. 

I used some tinted modeling paste on the card base for the water and then added lots of the fish and shells die cuts.  I placed the acrylic boat on top and added various sequins from my stash.  I watercolored a border using Distress Inks and traditional watercolors and added the acrylic sentiment, 'Welcome Aboard.'

It turned out to be a perfect card for a surprise cruise a friend just went on!

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!

Have an amazing day!