Don’t Mind Me, I’m Kind of A Big Deal
Really, I am. Hahahahaha! I am so excited to share this awesome collab with the incredible Tara of Geek Chic with all of you again!! Kind of a Big Deal is for all those in our lives that think that they truly are a “big deal.” Check it out.
My CT Ladies have once again rocked out this kit…take a look at what they have put together.
As always, Kind of a Big Deal is 20% off this weekend only!! Check it out!
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Scrapbooking Experiment #1: Success?
A few weeks back, I blogged about the three scrapbooking experiments I wanted to try this year. They weren’t so much goals, but things that I knew I wanted to try. They were things that I find challenging, and maybe have not done before. I decided that this weekend was the perfect time to give Experiment #1 a shot.
Scrapbooking Experiment #1: Clean and Simple Scrapbooking
So I figured my best bet for creating a clean and simple scrapbook page was to dig into my template archive, specifically my Janet Phillips templates. I like her clean, linear style so I knew that I would find a template that would work for what I was trying to achieve. I decided on using one of the templates from her Collection 29, from when she was still selling at The Daily Digi.
I had a bunch of pictures from a day when the girls were playing restaurant, and I knew I had Kitschy Kitchen by Jennifer Barrette and Sahlin Studio to use, so I gathered my materials and got started. After a bunch of moving things around and experimenting, this is the layout I ended up with.
After going through the process, these are the things I came up with.
The Pros
- This layout came together pretty quickly. I just put the papers and the pictures on the layout and then made the adjustments. It was very different than my usual process, which involves adding elements in and shadowing over and over.
- I like the simplicity of the page. The linear design appeals to me, and I feel like the simplicity keeps the focus on the photos.
- I was able to keep the simple design, but still use some great patterned papers. I didn’t want to have to use a bunch of solids in the design.
- I was able to incorporate a few choice elements that supported the theme.
The Cons
- I really wanted to layer more. There is so much great stuff in the kit, that I wanted to include more. I found myself thinking about tucking stuff behind papers and piling the elements on. I had to restrain myself from doing this.
- There isn’t a lot of depth created by this style of layout. I like to really enhance the dept of my pages, so that they appear realistic. This layout didn’t give me many opportunities to do that.
I guess, overall, I am happy with the results of the page. I got a nice looking layout done in a short amount of time, one that keeps the focus on the photos and tells the story I was setting out to tell. Will I start doing this style scrapbooking all the time? No. I don’t think it will fit the “look” I want all the time, however, it’s an option for “branching out.” I would like to experiment more with this style of scrapbooking, and see if I can make it fit my own style.
Do you do clean and simple scrapbooking? What techniques and tricks do you use? What advice would you give me to help me do this style of scrapbooking?
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A Hint of Spring! Banner Alphas from Sir Scrapalot Designs
I am so done with winter. Really done. So to help get my mind of winter, I thought I would re-release these awesome springy alphas for you to check out!
Two of my awesome CT Ladies made these alpha really work with some of my other releases, check them out.
As always, these alpha are 20% off this weekend only!
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You Can Call Me Sweetie – A Re-Release from Sir Scrapalot Designs
This week, I am really excited to be re-releasing one of the kits I did for my guest spot at Scrap Matters. I absolutely LOVE this kit, and it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day layouts, and tons of other layouts too! Check out You Can Call Me Sweetie.
As usual, my CT Ladies have really rocked this re-release, check out their inspiration!
As always, the kit is 20% off this weekend only!! Check it out!
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Quick and Cute Valentine’s Day Crafts and Gifts
Image by Vanessa Pike-Russell via Flickr
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and I know, like me, many of you are probably scrambling to find last minute crafts and gifts to share wiht your little ones or your loved ones. Thanks to my new love Pinterest, I have found a bunch of great Valentine’s Day resources, and I thought I’d share some with you today.
- Foxy Valentine Favors
- Free Printable Class Valentines
- Valentine Gumball Necklaces
- Valentine Rice Crispie Treats
- Valentine Bookmarks
- Eye Heart You Cards
- Cupcake Liner Valentines
- More Free Printable Valentines
- Free Valentine Downloads and Twitter Backgrounds
What Valentine crafts are you planning to try this year?
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