AIW Themed Layout; Jenlee Schoolcraft

I love the challenge of working with different items and this Alice in Wonderland Stamperia paper pad from Jenlee Schoolcraft was definitely a challenge for me. 

I decided to create a layout using photos of my youngest granddaughter trying pickles for the first time. I know, I know. This has nothing to do with Alice in Wonderland but I was thinking along the lines of an unbirthday. 

She loves pickles so this ended up being quite a unbirthday treat! See... it works!

I call this a Paper Pad Party since the majority of the layout came together by using all elements from the same paper pad.

Watch the YouTube process video to watch this layout come together. 

If you are interested in budget friendly low cost crafty items, be sure to check out the Jenlee Schoolcraft store. Use DORLENE as a coupon code to get an additonal 10% off!

Rainbow Crush YT Hop; Blue

It's time again for another Rainbow Crush YT Hop. Each month, Tara selects a color and we create a layout with at least 70% of that color. This month, the color is blue.

 Here's my layout:

The collection I used is a 6x6 pad by Authentique called Felicity. I focused on the butterflies for this fun layout.

Since I only used items from this paper pad, I'm calling it a Paper Pad Party. 

The strips on the bottom are 2x6" each and the horizontal strip is 1". Watch my video and then continue watching all the other participants!

Check out all the hop details below: ********************************************************************************************************

#scrapbooking #scrapbooklayouts #rainbowcrushhop #scrapbookprocessvideo

Welcome to Rainbow Crush – a Social Media hop where we share projects that feature a color of the rainbow each month! This hop is hosted by Tara on her Facebook Group.  This hop takes place on the  2nd Wednesday of the month!  The color for June is BLUE!

You can sign for the next month’s hop over on the The Paper Snob Community Facebook group: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepapersnobcommunity/

INSTAGRAM:

Tina:  https://www.instagram.com/tinamcmmvr/

Laurie:  https://www.instagram.com/scrapbookingbits/

Sheri: https://www.instagram.com/sheriluvs2scrap22/ 

Kathy:  https://www.instagram.com/kacarr61 

DawnLyn:  https://www.instagram.com/dawnlynsdesigns/

Brandi:  https://www.instagram.com/scrappy.boymama/

Simera:  https://www.instagram.com/scrappysimi/

Karin:  https://www.instagram.com/kadas_scrapbooking 

Here is the YOUTUBE PLAYLIST for this hop! All the videos in one place!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCfSqErOPJor1MJ0vkdz4XFWS51-j9r9f

Scrapbooking Simple

I put together a two page layout spread and it was very easy and it didn't involve "all the things" which made me think to talk about basic scrapbooking.

How to create a simple layout and feel good about it. We get caught up with the need to emulate all these fancy layouts that sometimes we don't appreciate our own layouts. 

Here's my two page spread using only the Baby Girl pack from Echo Park. It has everything you need except the basic cardstock.

There are seven 4x6 photos on the layouts. 

This is a MUST WATCH video for tips and suggestions on building your layouts to have an eye pleasing layout.

Just Be Yourself Layout

My granddaughter thinks she's being facetious when taking these silly selfies on my phone but I love them so much. She's so silly and she's truly Just Bee-ing Herself.

All of the elements are from the Bee Happy collection from Echo Park with the exception of the cardstock.

I followed a sketch by Sketch n Scrap

Watch the YouTube process and listen to my thoughts as I create this layout. Check it out!

Month in Review Layout

I'm halfway through 2022 with this Month in Review layout for both June & July. As I mentioned before, Month in Review layouts are those one off photos that were taken during the month that don't necessarily warrant a full 12x12 layout. 

I used the Family Fun 6x6 pad & embellishments from Ellie's Studio. I love the bright colors in this collection and felt it worked well with the variety of photos. I've had this particular set for many years so I'm not sure if it's still available. 

The layout is mostly photos since there were a lot and I wanted to include them all but I think it still works with minimal journaling & embellishments.

I did some fancy layering & some paper saving tips are on the YT process video. Take a look!

There's a coordinating page that I'll place in the scrapbook next to this one. I didn't do a process video on this because I knew I couldn't. These are photos of three different hospital stays during June & July for Tony. This layout also includes some hidden journaling which is accessible by pull tab.

Finishing Easter 2022; Sketch n Scrap

I'm still scrapbooking Easter 2022 although I've moved away from these photos for other layouts, I still need to get them done! I decided to use a Sketch n Scrap sketch for these photos and to extend it to a two pager. Sketch:

I chose this sketch because of all the paper strips. What a great way to use a kit and/or scraps! I'm still using the Hop To It collection from Photo Play with the hopes to use as many of these pieces as possible. Layout:

I'm excited to say that I used most items from this kit. I love when I go through my stash!

The pattern paper strips are cut at 2.5x10.5” and the white banners at 2.75x10.5”. 

Be sure to check out the process video here:

You can check out the sketches on the Sketch n Scrap Monthly Challenge Group on FaceBook or on their blog. Even though I am no longer on the Design Team, I still love their sketches and plan on using them often!

All cardstock is from CutCardStock 

Using 6x6 Paper Layout

I purchased a class from Scrapbook Generation years ago on using your 6x6 papers and the sketch within the class was perfect for these three 4x6 photos. The paper pad & embellishments are an old Basic Grey kit that just happened to be on my desk.

I also used some die cuts to embellish and complete the layout.

A couple of tips shared during the video:

1. Using unwanted paper for your layout base
2. Peel off the chipboard layers to make your chipboard embellishments less bulky

I love when different lines still coordinate with each other. Don't you?

Watch the YouTube video for the process.

This layout is actually pretty simple and showcases the photos. I probably should add some journaling and I may later but I did end up adding the date to it after filming.

Products Used:
Basic Grey
Die Cuts
White spray by Dina Wakely
Puffy Star Stickers by CTMH

White Gel Pen

Mr. and Mrs. Layout

This is a quick layout share showing how I embellished this two page spread. I've said it many times that when I attend crops, I don't always finish layouts.  Mostly because I don't bring everything to complete them - can you imagine? You'd have to bring your entire scraproom with you!

I was so happy to find this die for these streamers since they are perfect for finishing this layout spread and I can see myself using it a lot for more!

Watch the video on how I completed the title & sparkly embellishments using the Cricut, Sizzix die cut machine and circle punch!

The base of the layouts were created before I started assembling the album for my nephew and his bride. I bought the patterned paper pad from Hobby Lobby and the paper matches perfectly with their Navy & Orange color scheme. (you can scroll back to see more layouts of the wedding)

Most of the flowers are from Design Space as well as the Mr. & Mrs. title. Glitter paper is from CutCardStock and the streamer die did not have a name but I purchased it from the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo in March from Tall Mouse. I was so excited to find it! Of course I can make this with the Cricut but with the fine "strings", it can be hard to do.

Sketch n Scrap Layout Sketch #293

Normally, I like to say that I'm a scrapbooker who makes cards but lately I've really been more of a cardmaker that sometimes scrapbooks. I guess there's no surprise that I'm behind in my scrapbooking!

Well, to help get started with creating a layout, I love using sketches. This sketch from Sketch n Scrap was perfect for some selfies of my oldest granddaughter. I must have left my phone unattended because when I checked my photos later, I saw these silly photos of her.

She's probably going to hate this layout but hey, that's the price you pay when taking selfies on grandma's phone. Especially when you know she's a scrapbooker!

I used a paper & sticker pack from Close To My Heart called Wet Paint. It's so fun for a preteen/teenage vibe. Adding pink as the cardstock base really gave this a feminine look and helped coordinate it to her shirt.

I cut the blue vertical strip at 4.5x11 and the heart graffiti strip at 3.5x11. As you can see in the YouTube process video, the black/white checked paper is .75" and about 8" long but I did some magic to extend that piece. Here are some closeups of the two embellishment clusters:

The acrylic pieces were part of the Wet Paint collection and add some cool dimension. I added pink and black splatter all over the layout as well as some bright enamel dots. So fun!

Check out the video:

Be sure to check out the Sketch n Scrap Blog for all the sketches and inspiration. There's also a Facebook page if you prefer that.

NOTE: It's going to be interesting to learn more about the future of CTMH products, etc. I've been hearing rumors but not sure of what is true or not. I guess I'll wait and see. Either way, I'm a fan of Stampin Up! as well so...win-win for me.

SNS #285 Layout

You know I love a multi-photo scrapbooking layout and this sketch has room for three but of course I added more. This layout has five photos! Sketch n Scrap posts two single page layout and two card sketches per month and I just love them.

Here's sketch #285 for November:

And here's my layout:

I love how colorful it is. I used four different patterned papers! I used white for the partial circle on top plus made it my journaling spot. 

A sticker cluster and different font title makes this layout super festive.

With the exception of the letter stickers, everything on this layout is from the Happy Wishes paper pad from DCWV. I bought this at Tuesday Morning years ago.

Be sure to go to Sketch n Scrap for all your sketches and inspiration. You can find them on their blog or Facebook challenge page.

Bride Squad; CCS Layout

Stick around, you're going to see a lot of similar layouts since I'm working on a wedding album at the moment. I love the color scheme of my nephew's wedding - Navy & Orange Tones. 

I found a beautiful patterned paper pad from Hobby Lobby that coordinated so well with this album and with the addition of gold glitter paper - whoa! so pretty!

I made the base pages for the layout which I posted HERE. The base pages includes Wedding Cake White, Navy, Peach, Orange Zest and Wild Salmon cardstock from CutCardStock. 

I cut the embellishment with my Cricut using Gold Glitter cardstock as well as Navy and Wedding Cake White.

Be sure to check out the CutCardStock Blog for all sorts of paper project inspiration and the process video on my YouTube channel.

Making the base pages prior to adding photos and embellishments really makes this a fast layout to complete!

Base Pages

Have you ever created base pages? Do you know what base pages are? I created base pages before I even knew it was even a thing! I created a bunch of them when making both of my sons' wedding albums.

A base page is basically compiling the background of a layout to use at a later time - in other words creating a foundation. When I made them for the weddings, I already knew the color scheme and obviously the theme of the album so when the wedding was over and after I printed photos, the first step was already completed.

I'm creating another wedding album - this time for my nephew - and knew I needed to create base pages now to help with the completion and save time.

Check out this YouTube video explaining the Base Page Concept and super warp speed video clips of putting them together.

I love this color combination and the more I work with this paper pad, the more I love it. There are some that look a little Halloweenish, but once the photos & embellishments are added, it'll change completely. I can't wait!!

Make It From Your Heart page guide is from Close To My Heart
Paper Pad and Album are from Hobby Lobby

SNS Layout Sketch #275

Oh I had so much fun with this layout sketch! Do you use sketches as a starting point? Sketch n Scrap has great sketches for one page layouts as well as cards. Be sure to click over to their blog and/or FaceBook page to see more.

I had these two photos of my hubby & I from our 35th anniversary in 2021. I decided to use Navy as the main color scheme. The coloring is so off from these photos of the layout that you can barely tell that the two cardstocks are a dark Navy Blue and the main center cardstock is actually White.

I really love how I added a line of embellishments for a really long embellishment cluster. I used stickers, die cuts and some gold ink to show it off.

Here's the layout:

More photos & a close up:

The process video shows how I put it together from gutting the base page, lining up the layers and even a tip for creating clusters.

I used “It’s All Good” collection from Dear Lizzie. It's an oldie but definitely a goodie. The sketch shows a title over the photos which I decided not to add but I'm second guessing my decision. I may go back later to add one but for now the layout is finished.

Products Used:
It's All Good paper pad, 3D stickers, stickers and die cuts from Dear Lizzie

Cardstock from CutCardStock

Stamp set from CTMH

Gold Metallic Ink Pad from my stash

Gold Color Silk from Fun Stampers Journey/Spellbinders

Give this sketch a try and link it on the Sketch n Scrap blog or FB page. I'd love to see what you come up with!

International Scrapbook Day Challenge

It was International Scrapbooking Day over the weekend so my daughter and I decided to create a challenge for ourselves. We went through and found three different sketches and chose one. We both made the final decision to select this one because we felt the circles would be a challenge.

Then, we asked my son to give us two nouns and a color. He chose, James Brown, animals, and black. What the heck!?! Yes, this is definitely a challenge! 

I loved the way my layout turned out. I don't know why I don't use black as the layout base more often. It sure did make those pinks & greens pop! 

Check out the YouTube process video here:

I love it when I pull random stickers & embellishments from my stash. This was surely a fun page that deserved lots of randomness! I did however, write the wrong song title so I'll need to fix it. The song is actually, Doing It To Death not Til. If you've never heard of it, google it, it's a great dance song!

James Brown - check; Animals - check; Black - check - Challenge completed!

Products Used:

Animal Crackers Paper Pad by Die Cut With a View (DCWV)

Splatter:  White by Dina Wakely and Bubble Gum Pink by Fun Stampers Journey

Circle Cutter by Creative Memories

Cardstock by CutCardStock:  Carnation Pink, Black and Cougar Smooth White

Stickers are all from my stash as well as the black & white pens

Pocket Pages; Pumpkin Patch

Do you use pocket pages in your albums? I love adding pocket pages and other sized pages in my 12x12 scrapbook albums. I think it adds interest to albums and really wows the people going through them. It is hard to take a photo though :). Sorry for the glare!

I took lots and lots of photos when we went to our local corn maze & pumpkin patch but was very selective when printing the photos. I find myself doing that more often lately OR if I need to print all of them, I like to print in smaller sizes.

For this evening, I decided to use a pocket page and after sorting the photos, I realized I needed a lot of vertical pockets. This fun protector has a row of three vertical and the top is two 6x6 areas. Perfect!

I used Simple Stories Cozy Days collection which I bought on clearance at the Local Scrapbook Store (and when I say local, I mean an hour and a half away). Definitely fall themed but not necessarily fall colors - I love the pink & mustard combo!

I also added some small words/quotes from Tim Holtz/Ranger that I thought enhanced the photos.

Be sure to watch the YouTube process video for tips on changing an OOPs to another embellishment opportunity!

This was actually pretty simple - didn't add much more than the papers and photos but super cute and perfect for using lots and lots of photos. Stay tuned because I will have two coordinating pages which will sandwich this pocket page. I may even attempt to do a quick video!