It's Finished!

The last page for Nathan's scrapbook - and large pieces of coordinating cardstock are scarce! So hopefully here I made the most out of my scraps to amaze!

Entering this layout in the challenge at Lasting Memories - theme is "The Blues."

Adding Dimension with a Banner Title

Set your scrapbook pages apart with dimension.  Create a fun banner title with letters printed and folded in half - attached to a piece of twine.  These letters came from Fontaholic - Mini-Alphabet Bunting.

Challenge

• Crafty Girls Creations #13 - Anything Goes

Sweet and FREE Digi

Since I learned Print-2-Cut on my Sizzix eClip 2 - I just love using images in a new way without taking much more time.  Here is a free digit from Angie's Cards and Digis - paired up with some scraps leftover and a birthday sentiment I won from Heartfelt Creations.  The grapes are free clip art from Apple Clip Art.

Challenge Entered:

• Tuesday Throwdown TT278 - Anything Goes

Scrappin' Background

Page 18 of Nathan's scrapbook - and I'm running out of mojo and running out of coordinated papers.  But still pleased with the simplicity of this page...can't wait to have pictures of Baby Nathan to insert.

Page 16 with Baby Nathan

Today I was going for a playful page for not-yet-born Nathan (Page 17).  The page is accented with a Cute Penguin by Raccoon Girl Design. The fun background is Daily Junque by House of Three (misted with white paint)...and the layers some scraps from previous pages.  My inspiration for the layout comes from Scrapping Everyday Miracles January Challenge.  

Layered Paper Play

This layout is inspired by the challenge at One Stitch at a Time #254 - Anything Goes with Tic Tac Toe.  I chose the top row - three of more layers, lots of blue, and pearls.

I used Bo Bunny Double Dots Brilliant Blue for a fun and bold background and a variety of layers.  Strip pearls add a subtle finishing touch along some edges.

Playing with Scraps

It's easy to use us scraps to achieve a customized look.  This zig-zag design was completed in just a few steps - cutting the scraps into parallelograms.  To save time in lining up the scraps, I took an old sheet of 12 x 12 - and cut the image in the middle.  Placing that template on top of my page, lining up the scrap pieces took no time...creating a fun and unique background. 

Challenges Entered:

• Simon Says Challenge - Simon Says Create with Critters - Cute Penguin.
• PDE Linky Party #107 - Anything Goes

Focus on my Stash

Do you collect extra cuts you make?  I dipped into my stash of extras to embellish this layout - adding extra circles here and there for color.

Create Your Own Bouquet

This card is for a swap for a local group SALSA - Mystery Item - with the Mystery Item being bead clusters.  I wish I had taken a picture of the original item so you could see the transformation.  I used come complementary patterns to show off the mystery embellishment in the form of a bouquet of flowers in a pot.  Simple but eye-catching.

Using my Stash

When I'm in a hurry, I choose to simplify my design processing using Googled photos of layouts.  Paperclipping shares a layout that inspired me to incorporate a variety of patterns and embellishments for, hopefully, an eye-catching layout (Nathan's Baby Shower Scrapbook - Page 13).

Entering into Challenge at Simple Create Too - Something New (New Baby).

Making Words Work for You

This card is for for a card swap with our local SALSA group - the theme is Words.  I went for a Valentine theme - with Valentine words....using Tagul....a quick and easy method of making word clouds.

We also swap tags - this month's theme is Valentine.  To save time, I used the same Tagul heart - quick and easy.

Fun and Fast Love Layout

Scrapbook Scrapbook shares a great way to show love on a layout.  Use the free vine to customize a quick design that you can easily recreate!

Scrappin' with Penguins

I slacked off yesterday, so made up for it today with a two-page layout for Nathan's book (pages 10 and 11).  I wanted a different way to incorporate penguins (theme of book is "Baby, It's Cold Outside." So I enlarged the images to be a major focus on the page...and am loving them!

Hobby Lobby Class - Creative Scrapbooking

Hobby Lobby - Tucson

5555 East Broadway

Creative Scrapbooking

Saturday - April 2, 2016

1 p.m.

Price - $25 (includes all supplies)

You received scrapbooking supplies for christmas and haven't opened the packages? Now is the time to delve into your stash with some guidance.  Discover joyful memories you can create with some fun, bright colored cardstock and a little imagination.  This class teaches basics of scrapbooking while making a fun two-page layout.  Bring pictures if you have them!  Children welcome - those under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Note

Paper colors/patterns may vary from pictures shown.

To register, call or text me at 520-576-8465.

What other types of papercrafting classes are you interested in?  Any techniques you'd like to learn?  Please leave a comment below with your ideas.

Playful Patterns

The current challenge at Use Your Stuff #207 to use three or more patterns inspired this layout - mixing and matching patterns to create a fun way to showcase a single photo.  The colors I chose go with the rest of Nathan's book (this is Page 9) - a variety of blues to welcome Nathan in March.  The patterned papers I used for this layout include Daily Junque - Numbers (Pink Paislee), Treasure - Divine (Authentique), and Mother Goose (Authentique).

AZ Scrapbooking Class - Celebrating Your Arizona Visit

AZ Scrapbooking - Green Valley

Located In the Green Valley Mall
101 South La Canada Drive
Green Valley, AZ 85614

Celebrating Your Arizona Visit
Tuesday - March 1, 2016

10 a.m.

Price - $26

Short on Ideas? Don't wait to go home to scrapbook your visit to Arizona.  Discover quick and easy ways to use both pre-made and customized embellishments to scrapbook your trip.  While this double-page layout shows four mats for photos, learn how to include hundreds of pictures - and even video to create a dynamic layout full of interest.

To register call (520) 393-7755.

What other types of papercrafting classes are you interested in?  Any techniques you'd like to learn?  Please leave a comment below with your ideas.

Customized Baby Layout

This page (Page 8 of Nathan's book) incorporated Mommy and Daddy's favorite football team for a fun pop.    A die-cut title from Miss Kate Cuttables was used and a Cute Penguins digital image from Raccoon Girl Design.

Challenges:

• CCC Digi Creations Challenge #41 - Using Diecuts (Football Title)
• PDE Linky Party #106 - Anything Goes

Standout Star

This page (Page 7 of Nathan's book) highlights a title from Miss Kate Cuttables.

Ugh...I have difficulty taking photos of scrapbook pages - gotta figure something out.  :D