Lil Swimmer Layout

Last week I shared a few pages from my 2013 album using pocket protectors to document my summer. It's only appropriate that I share the layout that accompanied them. Here's what the pages look like together inside the album...

I just love pocket scrapbooking! And here's a close up of the 12x12 traditional layout I created...

My nephew is only a few months old, which means I'm documenting EVERYTHING. Everything he does is a fun, new, exciting adventure. I can't help but capture, and document, all of it. That includes the first time I saw him "swimming" in a pool. Can we all just agree that babies in pools are cute?! So cute. 

I choose papers full of yellow and orange to coordinate with the teal of the photo, but to also create a bright summer layout. The small strip of teal paper was added in to tie the papers and photos together. A few splashes of Mister Huey's mist was added to the stark white background. 

All of the other elements were cut with the Silhouette Cameo. The title was the Bebas font, cut from the same patterned paper used behind the photos. Faux stitching was added to break up all of the yellow I gathered together. I couldn't help but stamp a few sayings around the layout with the help of Citrus Twist Kits. Stamping on layouts has become a must for me. 

It's only in the 30's here in Wisconsin, so I'm loving the idea of swimming and summer. Hope this layout brings a smile and a little warmth to your corner of the globe!

SUPPLIES :: Studio Calico Mister Huey's Sherbet, We R Memory Keepers Sunshine, Echo Park Lazy Days, American Crafts Cardstock, Citrus Twist Kits Stamps

TOOLS :: Silhouette Cameo, Bic Acid Free Marker, StazOn Jet Black, A Muse Studio Acrylic Block

Project Life Update : Summer Love

Good morning! I've got a few pages from my Project Life album to share with you today. The photos take place toward the end of July and were taken all with my cell phone. I'm loving the process of Pocket Scrapbooking with every new spread. 

The left side of the spread is a collection of random moments throughout the week, whereas the right side focuses on one event. 

The base cards for the left side of the spread are from the Antiquary Project Life Kit by Studio Calico. The labels and arrows are part of the Capture collection by BasicGrey. They were the perfect combination. Lots of journaling was included in the spread as the photos didn't really tell the whole story. I included pictures from around the house, work moments, a current song obsession, and this month's bus pass. These passes are a fun thing to include for a date marker. 

The right side includes one of my favorite Design G Pocket Pages as well as journaling cards from the Jade Collection by Becky Higgins. 

For the title card, I added an Amy Tan tree sticker and sticker letters. I trimmed a lined journaling card and adhered it to the right side. After a bit of journaling, I finished it with a splatter of Mister Huey's and enamel dots. 

Lastly, the backside of the spread. I was so nervous writing on this photo of my nephew, but it ended up being my favorite piece of the spread. I used BIC Acid Free Markers to include journaling on the photos and label stickers. 

Thanks for checking out my 2013 album progress. I've been working VERY out of order and enjoying the process of documenting my memories. How is your memory keeping process?

Poolside Easter : Colorful Layout

You read that title right! This past Easter my extended family celebrated Easter in a new way. We gathered at the pool house for food and swimming. It was a fun afternoon full of family. Inside it was warm, but outside was snowy and cold. 

I used BoBunny papers from their recent Key Lime collection. The 12x12 arrow paper was chopped up and used as embellishments throughout the page. I also added wood veneers and brads from Studio Calico's atlantic collection. 

The 'Easter' portion of the title was cut from patterned paper using the Silhouette Cameo. Still loving the cut-any-font-on-your-computer feature. The bright pink letters accented the pink in the photos, which unfortunately doesn't show up the greatest when photographed a second time for the blog. 

I'm definitely holding onto the last bit of summer with this layout. For the remainder of the day you can find me curled up in the sun next to the dog!

SUPPLIES :: BoBunny (Country Garden Dot, Key Lime Making Waves & Sun-Dew), Studio Calico (Atlantic Epoxy Brads & Wood Veneers, Darling Dear Gems), Heidi Swaap Day Glow Neon Letters

TOOLS :: Silhouette Cameo, Fiskars Scrapbooking Rotary Paper Trimmer, MyStik Permanent Adhesive

On Trend :: Sunbursts

Happy Monday! It's time for another feature with the On Trend team at Practical Scrappers. Today we're looking at the sunburst trend. With summer in full swing, we're seeing this all over! I'm so excited to bring you my take in the form of layout. 

This gorgeous background paper full of clouds was the perfect starting point to document my summer photos. I found a coordinating paper and cut triangles freehand and arranged them onto the page. Embrace imperfection! No need to measure or draw them out first. Just cut. Independently, a single triangle may look weird, but it creates a fun sun as a whole. 

Faux stitching was added with a black pen to the sun rays and the word 'fly' (cut with the Silhouette Cameo). I recently received a kit from Citrus Twist with the stamp I used below the title. This layout came together so quickly with the help of the kit... I highly recommend checking out their site! They have 3 and 6 month subscriptions along with a single trial kit if desired!

Head over to the Practical Scrappers blog to see the beautiful projects using this hot trend! 

SUPPLIES :: Citrus Twist Play Land Main Kit (American Crafts Dear Lizzy Noteworthy, Crate Paper Decor, Maggie Holmes Remember This, Studio Calico Seafoam, My Mind's Eye Perfect) American Crafts Puffy Vinyl Thickers

TOOLS :: Fiskars Scrapbooking Rotary Paper Trimmer, MyStick Permanent Adhesive, Silhouette Cameo, American Crafts Black Basic Pen, StazOn Jet Black ink, A Muse Studio Acrylic Block

SWAT Drill #10 :: Sweet Summertime

Thank you for joining me today for the new Drill over at SWAT! This challenge asks you to show us your summertime! All things summer themed go - a family trip or tradition, a party, or a day at the beach. We just want to see some sunshine! 

As always, we have a fabulous prize pack to help motivate you! Link up you project at the SWAT blog by June 28th! 

And here's the card I created for the challenge:

I love these die cuts from the Pier Ephemera Pack from Crate Paper! I paired it with A Muse Studio sequins, Basic Grey pins, and We R Memory Keepers patterned paper. Just a touch of faux stitching and vellum too!

I can't wait to see what summer project you whip up!

SUPPLIES
Cardstock: A Muse Studio
Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers (Harmony)
Stamps: A Muse Studio
Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), ZIG Writer
Embellishments: BasicGrey (Pins and Tags), Crate Paper (Pier Ephemera Pack), A Muse Studio Sequins (Gold, Pearl)

Sweet Strawberries

Hello! Summer has finally arrived to Wisconsin. I thought we'd have snow forever! The farmer's market and strawberry picking isn't too far away. With all of that in mind, I created this card below...

The strawberries were stamped on Copic X-Press It Blending Card and colored with my favorite coloring medium, Copic markers. An easy but fun card to send off! 

Thanks for stopping by. Have the SWEETEST day ever!

SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Paper Cut (Kraft, White), Copic X-Press It
Patterned Paper: A Muse Studio (French Roast Gingham)
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co
Inks: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers

COPIC MARKER LIST
G00, G02, G05
RV23, RV25, RV29