Grad 1983 Layout

Two Sundays ago, I scrapbooked my 8th grade school picture, and today I skipped forward to 8th grade graduation. I am fortunate enough to have my childhood diary with an account of the day, so I scanned the page and printed it out to add to my page. Apparently, I had no humility at the time, as I mentioned being the best singer in my quartet and having a high GPA! I kept the color scheme to earth tones, which went well with the rather faded photos. Although it looks white in the photos, my dress was actually light green. I had my layout finished and scanned, then remembered I wanted to add butterflies from my new package, so I had to go back and do that. Anyone ever do this? LOL!

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase, Pennant Alphabet & Noted Backgrounds stamp sets
Vicki Boutin Mixed Media papers (American Crafts)
July/August Mix-In papers
Kraft, Saddle, Mocha & Vanilla Cream cardstock
Toffee, Saddle, Mocha & Sage ink
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Butterfly Bits (Simple Stories)
Wild Wheat Rustic Striped ribbon (SU)
Green Fields enamel dots (Altenew)
Roses clipart (found online and colored using markers)
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #84

Challenges: The Outlawz Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone; Challenge YOUrself #137

 Double Trouble #191 - Green raffle ticket for graduation + used Kraft paper background

Quirky Love Layout

My cat Thor is a handsome dude, and his funny habits make great subjects for layouts. Here, I documented his love of lying in the sink, at least until someone turned on the water!

Recipe:
Spot On Backgrounds, State of Mind, Glamour Uppercase and Lowercase Alphabets & Besties - Zoey stamp sets
Caboodle & July/August 2021 Mix-In papers
Desert Rose, Shortbread, Almond & White Daisy cardstock
Sorbet, Sage, Black & Almond ink
Sagebrush marker (Zig)
ShinHan TouchTwin markers
Sorbet ribbon & rick-rack
Gold heart paperclips (American Crafts)
Bestie - Zoey Thin Cut die
Heart punch (EK Success)
Cricut Simply Sweet cartridge: heart
Pattern: Sketch-n-Scrap #259

Challenges: Heart's Quest Challenge Blog #8 Love + animal image; Use Your Stuff #469 Die cuts; Color My Heart #518 (I didn't have exact color matches, so I used some Sorbet and Sage products in lieu of the Melon and Rosemary)

EMS Sketch Challenge 85 + Engine Court Layout

I meant to get this sketch posted last week, but, well, life! Anyway, here is a new sketch featuring a mixture of photo sizes. As you can see, it also lends itself to housing a panoramic picture if you so desire. I made a few modifications to make it work for my photos, and you are welcome to do the same. Don't forget to post a link in the comments section to your completed layout if you use the sketch. I love seeing what others do with my sketches!

The Sketch:

My Layout:

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase, Glamour Lowercase, Pen Pal Alphabet & Felicity Alphabet stamp sets
Pet Shop papers (KI Memories)
Pewter & White Daisy cardstock
Sky, Goldrush, Bamboo, Chocolate & Whisper ink
Kraft Color-Ready Borders
Chocolate brads
Silver washi tape
Color Kaleidoscope sticker book (American Crafts)
Cricut You Are Here cartridge: castle
Cricut Design Space: journaling shape using an imported file and the print and cut function
Challenges: Scrap With Stacy's February Tic-Tac-Toe board (I used the column with brads, washi, and 5 or more patterned papers); Lasting Memories #484 Stamps (stamped the title and subtitle and the flourishes)

EMS Sketch Challenge 83 + Trimming the Tree Layout

A while back, I had pinned a layout sketch to Pinterest, but when I went back to look at it, it was very hard to see (pretty low definition), and the source link was no longer valid. I loved the sketch, so I decided to re-create it so other people can enjoy it, too. It's not an exact copy, but still, big thanks to whoever originally created the sketch! For my layout, I pulled out an old but dearly loved CTMH paper pack called Jingle and used it for the patterned paper sections, including the cute tree border on the bottom. My finishing touch was to add some shine to each ornament: the green one I coated using a Shimmer Brush, on a second one I used silver washi tape, and to the final one I added an outline of sparkles.

The Sketch:

My Layout:

And here are a few details of the ornaments and journaling:

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase and Lowercase Alphabets, Trim the Tree, Stocking Style & Tiny Typewriter stamp sets
Jingle & Perfect Day papers
Juniper, Creme Brulee, Tulip & White Daisy cardstock
Juniper, Creme Brulee & Tulip ink
Silver Metallics marker
Creme Brulee grosgrain ribbon
Silver thread (source unknown)
Base & Bling Bow Charm
Sparkles Holiday Shapes
Silver washi tape
Clear Shimmer Brush
3-D foam tape
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: ornaments
Challenges: Heart 2 Heart Evergreen challenge (I went with our Christmas tree); Lasting Memories #475 Mitten Tree Day; Joy of Sets #12 (I used the column with trees, sparkle, star)

A Classy Christmas Party Layout

Taking a detour from my 2014 photos to scrapbook a layout for my daughter's school album. Heart 2 Heart has a florals challenge on their blog this month, but I didn't have a ton of pictures that went with florals, so I decided to add poinsettias to these Christmas party photos. Plus there are flowers in the patterned paper, so even though it's subtle, this is actually a floral-y page!

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase & Lowercase Alphabets stamp sets
Snowhaven papers
Glacier, Cranberry, Black & Whisper cardstock
Glacier, Cranberry & Whisper ink
Black marker
Dreamin' Big Complements cardstock stickers
Red enamel gems
Cranberry velvet ribbon
Black tulle ribbon
#Life Cards - Enjoy
3-D foam tape
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: poinsettias, tag
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: scalloped photo frame
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge #20

Privy Garden Layout

The Privy Garden at Hampton Court Palace was a marvel of meticulous planning! A restoration effort in the 1990s brought it back to something approaching its former state, so I consider myself fortunate to be able to see it now instead of prior to restoration.

And here are the photos and journaling cards for the accompanying pocket page:

The plates-bandes borders

Looking towards the river with Queen Anne's Bower on the promenade to the right.
The swirly paths are the parterres a l'Angloise.

Entrance to Queen Anne's Bower

Jean Tijou screen with the English rose on it.

Screen with the Knights of the Garter motto on it.

Recipe:
Delicate Wings, Glamour Uppercase & Lowercase Alphabet stamp sets
Itty Bitty Backgrounds stamp set (SU)
Dotty for You & Chantilly Level 2 papers
Kraft, Sweet Leaf & Colonial White cardstock
Desert Sand, Sweet Leaf, Lagoon & Buttercup ink
Tuxedo Black dye ink (Tsukineko)
ShinHan Touch Twin markers
Kraft Color-Ready borders
Pearl Opaques
Cricut Artistry Cartridge: frames
Scalloped circle punch
Pattern: Sketch-n-Scrap #156 (I turned it on its side and moved a few elements around, but hopefully you can still see the bones of the sketch!)

King John Layout

Another layout I created at a scrapbook retreat this weekend! For anyone who lives in Southern California, every summer Shakespeare by the Sea visits local parks and stages Shakespeare plays. You can bring a picnic dinner, the play is free, and it's loads of fun!

Recipe:
Lollydoodle, Glamour Uppercase, Glamour Lowercase & Baroque Borders stamp sets
Dotty for You Level 2 papers
Sweet Leaf & White Daisy cardstock
Lagoon, Flaxen, and Sweet Leaf ink
Black marker
Blue Enamel & Glitter Duos dots
Lagoon baker's twine
Art Philosophy cartridge: pennants
Pattern: Scrapbook Challenges Flashback Friday Sketch 197
Challenges: Rochelle Spears Polka Dots challenge

Gingerbread House Layout

I'm on a roll with scrapbooking this week, so here's today's yummy layout!

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase, Glamour Lowercase, Distressed Backgrounds & Washi Wonder stamp sets
White Pines Level 2 papers
Glacier, Desert Sand & Colonial White cardstock
Cranberry, Desert Sand, Glacier & Bamboo ink
Black marker
Red shimmer trim
Blue Enamel & Glitter Duos
Cranberry baker's twine
Cricut Artistry cartridge: banner, house, hearts
Pattern: EMS Sketch 32
Challenges: Rochelle Spears January This or That challenge: ribbon or twine; Splitcoast Stampers Health and Wellness VSBN challenge: scrapbook about a favorite food or activity -
I did both!

Happy Father's Day 2013 Layout

I've been MIA on my blog this past week, but scrapbooking actually has been happening! Here's a layout I finished for another Splitcoast Stampers VSBN challenge. In keeping with the Toy Story theme, this challenge was inspired by the Etch-a-Sketch, so I asked everybody to use a sketch as a starting point for their layout. I love designing sketches, but for this layout, I chose one from Stick It Down challenge blog. The cut out corners didn't seem to work for my pictures, so I switched it to photo corners for a bolder look, and of course I didn't use flowers for Father's Day!

The sketch:

My layout:

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase, Playful Caps, Vintage Type, June Word Puzzle & World's Best Dad stamp sets
Kraft, Chocolate, Crystal Blue & White Daisy cardstock
Desert Sand, Chocolate, Crystal Blue & Star Spangled Blue ink
Moonstruck marker
Pewter eyelets
Chocolate baker's twine
Design Shop Father Stickers (MM)
Cricut Artiste cartridge: title, tie
Challenges: Scrap Our Stash INKS challenge ( I used Ink, Number 1, Kraft cardstock & Stamping - the "patterned paper" is actually stamped using a variety of alphabet stamps)

Christmas Photos 2012 Layout

Ever since I got my Cricut, I haven't used my alphabet stamp sets much to create title for my layouts, but this layout design seemed to lend itself to a stamped title. I pulled out my box of alphabet stamps (it felt like a reunion with old friends!) and, after some serious debating, picked the fun and funky Glamour Alphabet set. After stamping the title in Olive ink, I added the stamped brackets in Cranberry for a pop of color. Hope you like!

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase & Glamour Lowercase Alphabet stamp sets
Pear & Partridge Level 2 papers
New England Ivy, Olive & Cashmere cardstock
New England Ivy, Olive, Cranberry & Desert Sand ink
Olive marker
Stuck on You Puffies
Cranberry safety pin
Cranberry baker's twine
Cranberry & Chocolate ribbon
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: heart, camera
Pattern: Sketch~n~Scrap #79
Challenges: Lasting Memories Gratitude challenge (As you can probably tell by my journaling, I am so grateful for my beautiful family)!

Stash Busters April Week 4 - Snacks

Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!

Stash14Apr4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! This week, you have two options to chose from.

For the little girl option, please use:
• 2 patterned papers
• 3 flowers
• 2 ribbons
• A transparency

For the all boy option, please use:
• 2 patterned papers
• 3 brads
• 2 stickers
• A rub-on

I went with the boy option but used lots more brads, stickers, and rub-ons than required. I used my April sketch to create this layout, and it was fun to see it come out completely different from the last time I used the sketch. Don't forget, you have until April 30 to play along with the sketch challenge!

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase stamp set
Magnolia papers (MME)
Kraft, Ruby & Colonial White cardstock
Black & Ruby ink
Black marker
Black & Twilight brads
Love Letters rub-ons
DE Signage chipboard
Open House Holiday stickers (CM)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tags

Pattern: EMS Sketch 55

Ye Olde Pirate Wedding Layout

Let's Scrap has a monthly challenge to use up older items from your stash, and I figured I could certainly use a few stash items on this layout. Here's the list:
• 3 patterned papers (my strips are mostly patterned paper)
• 2 colors of cardstock (I used 7)
• ink (lots of ink on my paper edges, plus the title)
• alphabet stickers (didn't have those but I got permission to use what I have, which is stamps)
• photo corners (oldest thing in my stash, dating from 1999!)
• 6 eyelets or brads (eyelets made perfect cannon muzzles for the pirate ship)
• either washi tape, ribbon, or twine (I picked washi tape).
Now head on over to Let's Scrap to check out all their fun challenges!

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase & Lowercase Alphabet stamp sets
For Always Level 2 papers
Desert Sand, Black, Cranberry, Cocoa, Slate, Honey & White Daisy cardstock
Black ink
Black marker
Photo corners (CM)
Silver eyelets (MM)
Gold Stickles (Ranger)
Slate washi tape
Wishblade: pirate ship, treasure chest
Pattern: Let's Scrap sketch 12-14-11
Challenges: Creative Belli glitter challenge (gold Stickles on my pirate treasure!)

Shining Like Stars Layout

This has not been a very scrappy month for me, but I decided to ease back into it slowly with this layout from my church's women's retreat from 2011. Our theme was Shining Like Stars, so I used that as my title. I liked the current Let's Scrap sketch and it gave me an idea of how to use the Child's Play Tire Swing challenge; I made the circles on the sketch into black tires. The resulting layout is pretty basic but very shiny!

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase & Lowercase Alphabets & Shining Star stamp sets
Indian Corn Blue, Black & Colonial White cardstock
Versamark ink
Gold Metallics marker
Gold embossing powder
Pattern: Let's Scrap sketch 7-24-13
Challenges: Child's Play Tire Swing inspiration

Much Ado About Nothing Layout

This layout has been sitting on my desk for a week because I was too lazy to look up the info about where the photos were taken, but I finally got my act together and got the journaling written!

Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase & Glamour Lowercase stamp sets
Florentine Level 2 papers & My Stickease
Bamboo, Cocoa, Twilight & Goldrush cardstock
Cocoa, Twilight & Goldrush ink
Cocoa marker
Colonial White grosgrain ribbon
White Daisy flower brads
Pattern: Let's Scrap 1-9-13 sketch

SCS Variety Challenge 186 - Downtown

I posted the variety challenge on the Splitcoast Stampers site on Wednesday but am just now getting around to posting it here. Hope you feel inspired to play along! Click the link below to find out how.

SBVC186 - Hot Hexagons
Hexagons are everywhere in scrapbooking lately, so try your hand at creating a layout that uses hexagons! If you need some inspiration, I attached a few sketches that feature lots of hexagons.
 

Recipe:
Honeycomb, Glamour Uppercase & Glamour Lowercase Alphabets
Buzz and Bumble Level 2 papers
Champagne & White Daisy cardstock
Cocoa & Sunset ink
Cocoa marker
Craft buttons
Natural Hemp
3-D foam tape
Cricut Accent Essentials cartridge: hexagons
Pattern: Lovely Assistant from Magic

From Let's Scrap

From Nuts About Sketches

From Sketch Savvy