A Delightful, Creative and Bohemian One Page Scrapbook Layout

     Hi Scrappy Friends!  I'm a bit late this morning, but I have another guest layout for the Use Your Stuff to share with you today. The challenge for this week is Bohemian with lots of rich patterns and embellishments.   I'll be very honest...this was really a challenge for me. I am generally a clean and simple girl so what I tried to combine the two styles and I think I did ok!

     The base is American Crafts black textured yardstick.  I buy their big packs so I'm not running to the store every week for more base colors.  The patterned paper and embellishments are from the Carta Bella collection Amour. It's a very french collection and the rich patterns suited the theme well. 

     The doily base is from Amazon, and you'll probably see a ton of those on my layouts going forward as you have to buy them in packs of 1,000! White was too stark against the black background so I sprayed it with some Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Bush...it's my favorite girl color lately.  

    The layout is finished off with some of my homemade enamel dots,  gold color shine splatters, gold thicker title (by Crate Paper) and some Tim Holtz tiny word stickers.

   So tell me....did I mix enough to meet the theme!? 

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Creative Top Ten All About My Favorites Scrapbook Layout

     Happy National Scrapbook Day Scrappy Friends! I have the distinct honor of running one of the challenges for this weekend over on the Victoria Marie Facebook Group.  The challenge I came up with was to create a project with your top ten current favorite things. 

     I thought this was going to be super easy right...I mean we all have things we love.  When I actually sat down to plan though...super hard.  Narrowing your whole life down to ten things!  If you'll notice though...work was not on the list...lol

   As per usual I started with a sketch...This one was from Creative Scrapper Volume Three.  The sketch had a huge amount of journalling on the right side, and I thought that was a great place for my top ten.  

     The paper on the right in from the Authentique collection all Favorite and was perfect for this theme.  The numbers and tiny word stickers are also from Authentique.  

       I didn't care for the photo on the other pieces from the collection though so I pulled out a 6x6 pad from My Minds Eye called Moments.  The scrappy challenge of this was though that it was white and the Authentique is cream.  Tim Holtz distress pads in Antique Linen to the rescue.  

     If you're not a member of the Victoria Marie group I hope that you'll consider joining for loads more inspiration and new scrappy friends.  

How to easily add embellishments to your craft project

     Hey Scrappy Friends!  I'm here today with a new to me product that I wanted to share with you because it's changing the way I craft.  It's the Embellie Gellie by ScraPerfect.

     Previously I was using the following pick up stick produced by another company.

     The problem with the above is see the green stuff...it only stays sticky for about three embellishments and then you have to pull it off and advance more.  I mean seriously...who only put three sequins or gem type things on a layout.  I was advancing sometimes three times each layout.  Enter the Embellie Gellie.

     It comes with a wooden wand and the tacky portion in a small re-sealable container.

     Since you only use a small portion at a time I chose to score mine with my Tim Holtz craft knife so that I knew they were relatively proportional.

     Pull off the portion you scored and roll it around the flat end of the wooden wand.  You can mold it to the shape you need for your embellishment.  For a smaller one I used a point and a larger just a more round end.

      You're now ready to start attaching embellishments.  Touch the wand to the embellishment and you're ready to go.   So much easier to perfectly place than using your fingers or having the item pop away from you when using tweezers.  

     You can always pick up multiple embellishments to transfer to your project.  I tried picking up both the flat and rounded side of these homemade enamel dots to test and it worked on both sides.  

     You can these use the pointed end of the wand to do any minor adjustments or push the embellishment further in your dot of adhesive.  Game changer my friends...let me tell you.

    I then pop my tacky portion back in the box and it's ready to use again the next time I craft.  How easy is that and less expensive than buy the other product over and over since it runs out so quickly. 

Happy Winter

I'm happy to be back with another layout today for Scrapbook Challenges.  I am even more thankful than normal to be part of their design team right now.  I think if I wasn't I wouldn't be getting any layouts done...I'd just be holding Julia all day long...

This layout was done with the January 2016 kit from My Creative Scrapbook.  It features washi tape and die cuts from Pebbles, paper and stickers from Echo Park, letters from Doodlebug and a die cut from Tim Holtz.

To make the die cut on the top/bottom of the photos extra special I pressed them into my VersaMark stamp pad and then embossed them with Ranger chunky embossing powder.  It gives the snowflakes a glossy appearance. It's almost like they are glistening.  

Thanks for joining me today, and if you ever have any questions about my process or a layout I'd love to answer them!

Sketch

Big Boy Bed

So I'm sharing a layout with you today for Scrapbook Challenges.  This was a bit of a challenge for me...not because of the sketch, but because of the photos.  The photos are a memory I wanted to scrap, but weren't overly colorful or exciting.  Our son was always a bad sleeper, but when we moved him to his toddler bed he slept so much better.  He loved laying in it "reading" (bottom photo) and even tried to make the bed everyday (top photo).  See why I wanted to scrap them!?

To jazz the page up I used some modeling paste mixed with Tim Holtz distress paint through one of his stencils. The paper layers are all from a DCWV stack.  I really like the stack, but don't like that their papers don't have any matching embellishments.  To rectify this I used some star dies and matching paper.  Using some various size pop dots they look really cool.  

The tags at the top, along with the circle at the side are from the Scraptastic subscribers print and cuts.  This is the first time I've used that feature on my Silhouette and it was rather fun.

So what do you think of my creative embellishments? 

Sketch

Tractor Boys

Thanks for joining me for another layout share!  I'm thankful for all your views and comments.  This layout was created with the free sketch that Scrapbook Generation put on their new Facebook challenge site.  Be sure to look them up at SG Scrap Squad.

I used at WRMK collection designed by Teresa Collins that I've had in my stash forever.  Some Freckled Fawn embellishments, doodling, Tim Holtz splatters and I was done.  Easy peasy on this one and I was pleased with how the colors popped on black!

Tiny Fan

Being home this week I managed to get a layout done last night!  I used the sketch from GrandDiva's Creative Corner.  Even though I made a few adjustments if you go to her site I think you can see the sketch was used fairly closely.  

The paper is from Echo Park's That's My Boy collection.  I've saving that paper with the football field on it for something special.  Since these are pictures of the Super Bowl I thought it was the perfect time to pull it out.  The modeling paste was left white and put through a Tim Holtz stencil.  I believe this one was just called something like splatters.

Well - off to get more cookies in the oven...until next time!

Monster Jam

So I've had my eye on the creative kit from My Creative Scrapbook for a couple months now.  Last week they had a promotion that if you signed up you received a free Julie Nutting doll stamp and prize pack.  Well that was enough that it tipped me over the edge.  What I really liked was you could sign up for two months as a trial.  I have signed up previously for kits that require a six month commitment and after two months of lousy kits realized I was stuck.  I like have the chance to try these first.  

My first kit came yesterday, and I dove right in.  I will have an open box going on on you tube shortly if you want to see what all was in the kit.  It was jammed packed of things that matched!  That was my frustration with a previous kit club...you got bits and pieces from this and that collection/designer and nothing really matched anything else.  This could all be used together. The kit also came with a copy of the monthly sketch from their blog called My Creative Sketches, which is what I used for the layout below.  The paper is from the kit and is part of the Bella Blvd Color Chaos collection.  The orange dots are modeling paste mixed with pearl pen and put through a Tim Holtz stencil.  The embellishments come from various companies including Freckled Fawn, Doodlebug, Queen & Co and Stampin' Up.

I don't usually work on black, but I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone.  It will definitely take some getting used to.  How do you think it came out?  Until next time...Keep Scrapping!

Girly ATC Set

I've been creating so much for upcoming challenges lately that I feel like I'm neglecting my blogging!  I'm here today with my creation for the new challenge at Southern Girls...All thing girly.

If you've been following me for any length of time you know that girly really isn't my thing.  I agonized as I was making these, but in the end I'm really happy with how they came out.

I started with chipboard and covered in in shabby chic paper.  The heart enamels are from Tim Holtz. The stick pins are from a swap we did on my Facebook group - Scrapbooking Swap Til You Drop...look us up!

Ok - short and sweet post as I'm going back to working on the two page layout sitting in my desk.  Until next time...Keep Scrapping!

Birthday Cake Layout

     Welcome to my non-traditional birthday layout for the new challenge at Lasting Memories.  We had a sketch to follow this time, but also needed to use food on the project.

     The photo I chose to go with is the cake my SIL made for my DH's 32nd birthday.  It was the first year we had Easter at our home and his birthday was the same weekend so she made his cake for dessert.  

    Since this was for an adult I found many of my birthday papers too juvenile.  I also didn't want anything overly clean since the cake was about dirt bikes...out came my modeling paste and Tim Holtz Dot Fade stencil.  I mixed my modeling paste with some glimmer mist until I achieved a green that matched the papers I was using.  The dot fade stencil almost gives the impression of a dirt bike tire track running down the side of my page.

   The papers I choose were from Bella Blvd's Max collection.  My husband also plays guitar and drums so beyond the fact that the orange paper matched well it incorporated another one of his favorite things.  The grey paper was also chosen for it's tire like quality.  I kept the embellishments simple with some white sequins, white ink drops and matching stickles.  A man page can definitely have stickler, IMHO, if they are the right color.
   So - what do you think...did it turn out manly enough?  Will you being joining our sketch and food challenge?  Until next time...Keep scrapping!

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Hush Layout

     Wow - I'm here with a layout I did just for me...not for a team.  That feels awesome!  I really liked the inspiration from Stuck?! Sketches and ScrapMuch?.
     The ScrapMuch? color challenge asked you to use four of the six colors.  I choose the two shades of aqua and grey for my papers, and the green is in the outfit our son is wearing.  I guess in this case his puppy was the perfect pillow for afternoon nap.
     The paper, and stickers, are from the My Mind's Eye Sweetest Things: Bluebell collection.  I really love MME goodies.  I wish more was available locally.  The doily is a Tim Holtz on the dye die.  I had purchased a few doily's in the past and never seemed to have the right color.  With the die...problem solved.
    So what do your think of the challenges and my interpretation?  I'd love to have your comments.  Until next time...Keep Scrapping!

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ScrapMuch? Color Pallette

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Lasting Memories Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to our very first challenge for 2015 at Lasting Memories! We're celebrating the new year and new Design Team with a blog hop. Super fun right?! If you're just starting the hop, be sure to start at Lasting Memories so you don't miss anyone - if you're last stop was Suzanne then you're on the right track!

Our challenge theme this entire month is "Life's Moments" and our first challenge is "Life's Simple Pleasures" .. we want to know what one of your simple pleasure's in life is. Chocolate? Coffee? Adorable children, pets or grandchildren?? SO many things to consider and we're excited to see what you create! What's my Simple Pleasure??? Here, let me show you!

One of my favorite Simple Pleasures is seeing our son interact with my sister.  They are the best of friends and no matter how crabby he is anything he does with her is golden.  In this particular case they were making chili while hubby and I snuck away to a movie.

I started this layout with the sketch from My Creative Sketches.  I liked how linear the sketch was, but still left room for interpretation.  Except for the Studio Calico wood stars and the title all items on the layout are from the Bella Blvd Max collection.  You can't tell in the photo, but I also used a Tim Holtz stencil and put white modeling paste through it.  In person it adds a very subtle touch to the page.

I can't wait to inspire you more with the Lasting Memories challenges!

Your next stop is Bea and when you're all done visiting the new Design Team, we really hope you'll have time to join the fun! All our challenges run for the entire month, so you have time to play! Thanks for stopping by today!

Line Up

Lasting Memories

Lori

Tina

Paula 

Andrea

Suzanne

Lyne

Bea

Claire (returning member)

Renee

Kimberly (returning member)

Michele

Karen

Lasting Memories (time to craft!)

Best Day Ever Layout

     When I saw the new sketch over at Sketch~N~Scrap, and the Old Is New challenge at A Cherry On Top  I knew right away what products I was going to use, and even what pictures.  I think this was one of the fastest layouts I've ever done.  

   I used the Simple Stories Sn@p Him collection, and my first cut from my new Silhouette.  I don't do pocket scrapbooking, but have several card collections to use for layouts like this. The chevron down the side is modeling paste mixed with some acrylic paint and put through a Tim Holtz stencil.  I need some practice on this technique, but I really love how it comes out, and the depth it gives my layout!
     I'll be back soon with more new layouts.  Until then - keep scrapping!

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