I have been picking up some really adorable dies at Tuesday Morning for $5 or less.  The problem is I put them away and forget to pull them out when I am making layouts.  This month's Hip Kit had a lot of embellishments that had a transportation or explore theme.  I knew I wanted to make a layout related to pictures of my kids I had taken in various modes of transportation.

I got these arrow dies that also emboss at one of those trips to Tuesday Morning.  I cut them out using some of the scraps of paper I had leftover from previous layouts I made with my kit.

I used them to make a pattern up and down the page.  Then, I scattered different elements that were modes of transportation .  I added a few splatter of black ink and called this layout done.  I love the way it turned out.

Pop of Color on Back and White Background

Hi Everyone!  When I received my March Hip Kit and looked through the papers, I knew I wanted to use this black and white paper as a background.

It was an opportunity to use the embellishments in the kit that offer bright color and focus to the photos.  In these photos, my oldest is wearing a romper with bright green on it and lots of the embellishments had an emerald green color.  There was also a free silhouette cut of this word "Magic." 

This allowed me to incorporate some of the bright papers that came in the kit too. I used the Heidi Swapp color blocked Thickers to enhance the brightness of the title.  The rainbow die cut on this monochromatic background really pops.

I really love how this one came together.  I encourage you to try using a black and white background.  Happy Scrapping!

March Hip Kit Layout: Using Punches

Punches sometimes sit in my drawers untouched for month.  I recent sold a third of my punches on facebook marketplace.  The ones I kept we common shapes like circles and hearts that can be versatile and used for a variety of projects.  Today, I decided to make a layout using a circle punch and scalloped boarder punch.

The colors of this month's Hip Kit lend itself well to summer or outdoorsy photos.  I took some of my favorite patterns and began punching to make a grid. 

I knew these chipboard words were going to act as my title, so I made sure to add pops of black across the page. For the lighter patterned circles, I traced the outline with a black pen to add definition.

This kit came with a bunch of hearts that add pops of color around the layout.  I then used my scalloped border punch to add some blue to the left hand side of the page.  Have you used your punches lately?  If not, give it a try.  Happy scrapping!

Sewing to add interest

Do you ever make a layout and feel the background just needs a little something?  Texture? Color? I run into to this sometimes and although my go to tends to be added paint or ink, this time I did a little something different.

On this layout, I took two colors of thread, a blush and a yellow and sewed a grid in the background.  I just love the way that this turned out.  I used a 6x6 paperpad to pick coordinating colors to back the silhouette flower cuts with.

All of the white leaves are from another project and I had some leftover.  I am glad I saved them because they matched the floral design of this layout perfectly.

I only adhered the edge of each leaf stem so that they would stay fluffy and dimensional on the page.  Then, I finished it off with some white paint splatter.  I love the way it turned out!  Happy Scrapping!

Unique Sized Photos

If I am getting bored scrapping my typical 4x6 or 3x3 photo, I look for new and interesting measurements I can scrapbook.  In this layout, I wanted to create a grid, but with photos that are long and narrow.

These four photos are 1.5x4 inches.  They still tell the story of my daughter's birthdays in simple focused detail.  For instance, instead of showing the entire dessert display, I zoomed in on one unicorn cupcake.

I used a 6x6 paper pad instead of large papers, so that the scale of the pattern was more condensed.  I've had these wooden numbers in my stash for a while.  I used a paint dip technique on this 7 to add a splash of color.  This layout came together in under 30 minutes.  Try giving unique sized photos a try.  Happy Scrapping!

Scraplift Remix: Triangle

Hi Guys! It's time for another scraplift.  I saw this layout on pinterest and unfortunately the original link is not working, but here is a picture of the inspiration layout.

This layout is completely artsy and I love all of the textures it has, but my favorite part by far is the triangle.  I used my February Hipkit to make my own take on this layout.

I did some ink smooshing on the background and added the floral paper as the triangle.  I loved the pattern on this paper and so I did not embellish quite as heavily as the inspiration layout so that you could see some of it.

I did lots of layering underneath the photo to add pops of color and draw the eye to the picture.  I also felt it needed something horizontally across the page, so I used a Maggie Holmes stamp from the Willow Lane collection to accomplish this.

I don't often do this, but this time I left the threads long on the sewing.  I felt doing so added the texture my layout was missing from the inspiration layout.  Really pleased with how this one turned out.  Happy Scrapping!

A Monochromatic Layout

Hi Everyone! Once in a while when I am in a scrappy slump I like giving myself a challenge.  This time, I let my husband dish it out.  He suggested I make a layout using only one color.  I had some random diecuts sitting in a dish on my work table and notice a good chunk of them were mint green.  This was my starting point, so I got to work.

Since I couldn't use color diversity as a means of interest, I tried to use embellishments with a lot of textures.  I also made the photos black and white, so the green would be the focus.  This layout was a good way to use up some lingering embellishments.

I chose a tic tac toe pattern to allow for the use of multiple photos.  I also wanted to have room to share the story of these cat ears the girls are wearing.  I really enjoyed making this layout and it all started with a challenge.  Have you made a layout using one color? If not, I challenge you to do so.  Happy Scrapping!

What's in a name?

Hi Everyone!  Sharing with you a layout I may quite a while ago documenting why we chose my youngest daughter's name.  The base of this layout is a blue Bazzill cardstock. I wanted the focus of this layout to be the story, so I kept embellishing to a minimum.

I wanted to put a photo of my husband holding her since she is named after my mother in law who passed a away.  I used papers from the Crate Paper Little One collection because I liked the soft tones.  The name Monroe was cut using my Silhouette.

I lifted the entire name off of the page by using dimensional adhesive.  Underneath the name, I painted with a little off white acrylic paint.  This layout is so simple and yet it is one of my favorites I have made.  Hope you enjoyed!  Happy Scrapping!

Inspired by an Embellishment

There are times I am sifting through a dye cut pack and see an image that speaks to me.  It either reminds me of a photo that "would be perfect" or a journaling story I would like to tell using that embellishment.  Well, in the case of this layout it was these adorable ice cream and popsicle images.  I recalled an instance last year when we went to Disney World for my youngest's 3rd birthday.  We went and got ice cream because it was incredibly hot, nearing 90 degrees.  It was so hot in fact, our ice cream melted before we even unwrapped them.

I happen to have two packs of the Crate Paper Poolside collection die cuts.  So, it gave me the opportunity to use duplication as a way to add interest to the page.  I also did some mixed media on a couple of water color tags using the smooshing technique and some distress inks.

I used some sewing in a pretty aqua thread to add an additional texture to the layout.

I love how bright and cheerful this layout is.  Look in your stash and get inspired by an embellishment in it!  If you want to see a process video of how I created this layout click here. Happy scrapping!

Grey is the New White?

Lately, I have been reaching for grey cardstock as a base to many projects.  I think it offers an alternative to white, while still making the other colors pop off the page.  For this layout, I used a free Silhouette die cut to make the arrows.  Then, I chose a 6x6 paper pad of Dear Lizzy papers to back them with.  The arrows were longer than 6 inches, so I had to line some papers making a small seam in the arrow, but you can't even tell if not looking closely.

 

 I used an embellishment cluster around the photo of my daughters at Easter last year to draw your eye to the focal point of the layout.

 

 

This layout came together in 45 minutes including the background cutting and I absolutely love it.  Could it have looked just as good with a white background?  Yes, but the grey just added a little something different to my album.

 

 

I added my journaling to the top using my mm's old word processor.  I challenge you to use grey for a background.  Happy Scrapping!

"Boy Themed" Embellishments On a Girl Layout

When I was pregnant with my first child, I was certain they were going to be a boy.  I could just feel it in my gut.  So, at the next visit to the local scrapbook store Whimsodoodle, I bought Space themed October Afternoon collection to begin a baby album.  Well, here I am 7 years later with now two girls, no boys, and Space themed collection I never quite used.  The challenge this week was to use this collection and scrap one of my girls.

This background paper was from the Dear Lizzy Luck Charm collection.  I had it saved on a shelf I keep for anything I want to use as a background paper in future layouts.  I love how neutral it is.  Perfect to capture my daughter Monroe snuggling in bed with me.

 

 

I then took an array of embellishments from my stash that also had a space theme: various rockets, stars and planets and scattered them in rings around the paper.  I used navy thread to stitch them into place.

 

Then, I used the center of the layout to place my title, which I absolutely love!  This layout came out quite light and airy.  Both of which lends itself to a delicate girly 4 year old.  I challenge you to find something you consider masculine in your stash and use it to create something girly.  Happy scrapping! 

Whimsodoodle DT Layouts

Hi Everyone!  After almost three weeks my new computer finally came and I couldn't be happier.  Now I can get back to uploading process videos and posting on a regular schedule.  Thank you for your patience!

Today, I have two layouts to share with you that I made using the Crate Paper Love Notes collection.  I just love the colors in this collection.  One of my favorite color combos is red and aqua and this collection adds those two colors beautifully.

I was drawn to this polka dotted paper and knew I wanted to use it as a background.  On the right hand side, I layered a bunch of different pieces of designer paper and fussy cut the doily heart out of one of them. 

On the bottom, I inked up an Ali Edwards stamp and stamped it three times without ever re-inking it back up.  I just adore the way it came out.

 

I ran my title up the left hand side using prima canvas letters from my stash.  I have been wanting to use these letters and what better place than a Valentine LO.

 

I journaled below the title using a number two pencil.  I wanted to use the mustache chipboard embellishment, so that is what made my title develop into "My Funny Valentine."

 

Here is a complete product list for the above LO:

 

Crate Paper Love Notes Paper in-classic love, going steady, heartsong, sweetheart, checked out, and lovemix

Love Notes: accent stickers, chipboard pieces, overlay, dimensional stickers

Basic Grey micromonos in black

Prima Lyric canvas stickers

Ali Edwards Loving Words Stamp

 

 

This next LO was really fun to make.  I wanted to put a great deal of product to good use.

 



 

I did a lot of layering and sewing on this layout and added a pop of color by using aqua thread.

 

I did my journaling on a ticket sticker that came with the collection.  Below, in the right hand corner, I made a jar of hearts with hearts floating out towards the photo of my husband.  I splattered some Mister Hueys in Passport.  Even though it's a navy, it can pass for a black too.

 

Products Used on this LO:

 

Avalanche cardstock

Crate Paper Love Notes Paper in:book of love, going steady, heartsong, and crush

Love Notes embellishments in: badges, dimensional and accent stickers, overlays, chipboard pieces

Freckled Fawn: dew drops and washi tape (aqua striped)

Thickers in Pantry

Aqua thread

Mister Huey in Passport

Recollections black photo corners

 

Check out Whimsodoodle's site at www.whimsodoodle.com

 

See you soon! ---Nicole



 

 

Look at this face!

When I first got my new camera (the Canon Rebel T3i), I could not wait to use it! This layout is made from one of the first shots I took with it.  I just love the angle of her face and how angelic she looks!

 

The Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party was just perfect for this photo.  It has sweet and soft colors that suit a little girl photo.

 

There were some many different papers I wanted to highlight, that with the exception of this cluster of tags, I kept the rest pretty simple.

 

I used my typewriter to do my journaling and then just cut it out in strips.

 

Supplies Used

 

Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party Papers: Flourishing flowers,Terrific tunes, Pretty party hat, Savvy skirts

American Craft Aqua glitter tape

Dear Lizzy thickers in fox

October Afternoon mini market stickers in blue and cream

Glitz and glitter happy words

Polka Dot Party tags, accent phrase and stickers, epoxy stickers

American Craft peachy keen tags

Maggie Holmes Bows

Alison Kreft arrow

Dear Lizzy 5th and frolic stickers

Amy Tan matte puffy stickers

 

--Nicole