Archives for May 2016

Remember five or so years ago when hexagons were super popular? I must have bought dozens of hexagonal papers in different colors and styles. Then I used maybe a handful or so before setting them aside for something else. Yet, look! Hexagons are having their day again on this layout.

A lot of my hexagon papers are multicolored, but I really like the way this monochromatic paper works as the background. And on that note, let’s talk about the layout.

• I used this layout to inspire my page.
• That purple paper has been in my stash since at least 2001. I’m not kidding. It’s really that old. I like the pop of purple on the floral patterned paper, so I decided to bring this sheet into the modern age. 🙂
• I used a rotary stamp that says “Drink tea and eat cake.” I only inked the “Drink tea” portion, then I crossed off “tea” and handwrote, “Jamba.” Just for a fun, personal touch.
• I love having a swatchbook for all of my spray ink–it helps me choose the colors I want to use on any project.

The vivid colors of this layout made it really fun to create. You can see the process video below.

Why, yes, peanut butter kiss cookies make me happy. Doesn’t everyone feel that way? 😉

Enough about cookies. Let’s talk about the layout.

• I have been using sketches by Laura Whitaker a lot lately. Here’s the one I used this time around.
• I’ve discovered that most flair has a white elements instead of vanilla. So it took a while to find some that coordinated with this Jen Hadfield vanilla-based collection.
• I am loving diagonal-striped patterns. It wasn’t always this way; I kind of ODed on stripes in the 90s–at least where scrapping is concerned. But now I’m loving them. Especially when they are multicolored.

I’ve got a process video for this page as well. You can check it out below.

This page looks harmless, right? But it gave me a bit of trouble at first. I’m pleased with the end result, though.

Here are the facts about this layout:

• When I first started working on this layout, I used only patterned paper. It all coordinated but ended up being a bit too much. Once I switched out my base layer for white cardstock, it came together much better.
• Here’s the sketch I ultimately decided to go with for this page.
• My wingman came up with the title. Since this page is about people wearing purple, it seems quite appropriate.
• This page is my entry in Shimelle’s challenge to use woodgrain patterned paper.
• I have a difficult time using cork and other kraft elements on my page, so I’m delighted I was able to overcome this and embrace the brown.

If you want to see how this layout started, check out the process video. I think it’s interesting to see how it started and where it ended up.

It’s Mother’s Day! And I coincidentally–no really, it was a complete coincidence–scrapbooked a photo of me and my mom.

This is one of my favorite layouts from recent scrapping.

• It got me out of my comfort zone. I have a tough time when I scrapbook with kraft or cork. But this particular cork had white on it, so it helped me over my mental block.
• I got a chance to use the chipboard piece with the pile of books! I’ve been wanting to use it but wanted it to be purposeful, so it worked out great on this layout that talks about how Mom and I are both readers.
• Lots of aqua, a color I really like. And it’s perfect for this photo.
• I used another of Laura’s sketches for this page. I seem to be using hers a lot lately.

And of course there is a process video. Hope you enjoy!

It is no surprise to anyone who has visited my site more than once that I take a lot of selfies. But it’s all in the name of scrapbooking, I promise.

With this layout, I made a very small dent in my Messy Box supplies. Better than nothing, I figure.

• I’ve misplaced the sketch I used for this one. I’ll be sure to add it once I find it again.
• The pocket page cards, small flair pieces, tag, washi tape, small letters on the title, and the “cheers” acetate are all from Messy Boxes.
• I used a fun small diecutting machine called Diamond Press to cut out the pinked circle and the “Selfie” part of the title.
• Also, stamping. I pulled out a few rotary stamps and stamped them in a few places on the layout.

You can see the Diamond Press in action in my process video below.