Vixen with Sheepski Designs

 Welcome, November!

The delicious deer, Vixen,  comes from the Kerst Christmas Challenge sponsor, Sheepski Designs.  

I started with a Traci Reed patterned paper (All is Calm) that I love for this challenge - include trees.  I decided to use one pattern in two different sizes.

I couldn't resist adding an adorable frame and border, so I added the Intricate Star Frame and Border from Monica's Creative Room.

I used the inside sentiment from We Are 3's Special Delivery.

Train Vibes

Just wanted to show you a layout I finished today.  Used photos of my nephews Raymond and Bennett.  Papers are from Traci Reed.  I think the sketch is from Creative Memories.

Precious Moments

Images from this train collection are so sweet!  

#redwings

We got to go to a Wings game - back in 2019, I think it was....and I got pics!!

I used Print 2 Cut for my oversized Wings logo for the layout.  For some color behind the photos, I used washi tape embellishments from Traci Reed's Smitten collection - I resized them to be large just to add some color behind the photos.  The word art came from the Smitten and The Love List collections.

Smitten

The local croppers, Paper Dolls, thought of a super fun way for members to learn about each other - having us each create a layout with three things about us.  So I created this page with elements from Traci Reed's Summer Camp (photo mats) and Smitten.

Enjoyable Memories

I created a fun page with Here Comes the Sun...the upside-down rainbows was accidental, not intentional.  That's what I get from cropping and visiting with friends at the same time.  LOL!

Blue Waters

I couldn't resist scrapping my adorable grandson and his first trip to a beach.  For this page, I used paper and embellishments from Traci Reed's Summer Camp kit.

Christmas Story

A few years ago, I kicked off the holidays with a Special Needs event here in Rancho with a ride on the Rancho Polar Express and a wonderful Santa Claus that needed to be scrapped. 

I used a background from Traci Reed's Beautiful Dreamer kit to make this page, but I wanted the photo to be large and blend into the background.  So I erased some of the photo to blend in with the patterned background paper.  I chose the pale blue heart-patterned paper to give a cool, wintery feel.

All in all, I'm really pleased with how it cam out even though the photo is poor quality - I kind of like the hazy feel of the photo.

Creating a Simple Layout with Traci Reed's Smitten Digital Kit

Today I'm sharing a layout using the Smitten Digital Kit from Traci Reed!  Today I'd like to share a tip using detailed digital embellishments when you don't have an electronic cutter.   

The Smitten Digital Kit from Traci Reed has some great patterned papers that are perfect for many occasions - not just Valentine's Day.  I pulled out the beautiful dotted pattern for the background of this simple layout.  I prefer computer-generated journaling, and the pale blue allowed me to journal right on top.  The border on the left side is a beautiful, lacy border in the same blue.  My electronic cutter, though, could never handle the detail in this border - so I added a contrasting background to show through the lace (the kit includes solid colors that coordinate - makes it so easy!)  You could then even quickly fussy cut that border and still have a lacy effect! 

Once all my embellishments were cut, I just layered them up. I only used a few so as to not take the focus away from the photo.  I popped up the title and hearts - I think adding the look of dimension outweighs the bulk in the album.

I had so much fun creating this layout with the Smitten patterned papers from Traci Reed.  I would love to see your layouts using this same kit for other occasions!