1, 2, 3, Climb Layout

This is one of those layouts where it came together quickly.  I love those layouts where I sit down at my desk, pull out the pictures and from there everything seems to flow pretty effortlessly.  These are the ones that are so fun to create!  It is layouts like this that help me when I am struggling with a layout, which luckily doesn't happen too often (although I have two on my desk right now that are not really working).

I started with a Sketchy Thursdays sketch for this layout.  The papers, letter stickers, tree and border stickers and journaling card are all from Echo Park.  The twine is from The Twinery.  The number stickers are American Craft Thickers.  The buttons are from my stash.  The white cardstock (behind the tree) is from Recollections.

Silly Girl Layout

I used a sketch from Pinterest to create this layout.  The textured paper is from Doodlebug Designs.  I then used various scraps of ribbon from my stash.  The metal trim is from Jo-Ann’s.  I cut the title and flowers on my Silhouette using designs from their store.  The cardstock is from Recollections and DCWV.  I sprayed the flowers with Glimmer Mist and Perfect Pearls Mist before using my Imaginisce Petal Roller to add dimension to the flowers.  I finished off the flowers with buttons from my stash.

First Digital Layout

I never thought that I would dabble in Digital Scrapbooking.  I just love playing with paper so much.  Now it is not like I am intimidated by using Photoshop, because I love using the program and have been using it for over 10 years now.  The change in my mind came when we started planning our latest move and I didn’t want to give up scrapping for several months.  So I decided that while in the middle of this move I would play with some digi scrapping.  Well, tonight I decided to create my first digi layout.  I have to say that I am really loving it!  So here it is:

I was inspired to create a layout using this week’s card sketch over at Sketches: Creatively Yours. So I mostly used the Spring Menagerie Kit from Design House Digital.  I also used things from the Grunge Frames Kit, Oodles of String and Check It Journaling Cards.

Thanks for taking a look!

Simply Adore You Layout

I created this layout for the CK 1 Hour Challenge on 3/2/12 and the Sketch It Challenge on Club CK.  The papers are from Fancy Pants Designs.  I cut the title and heart on the Silhouette.  I hand stitched the circle around the picture.  I finished the layout with rub-ons from Fancy Pants.  I also distressed the edges of my photos.  This layout took me almost exactly an hour!

Preschool Princess Layout

When I saw the new workout over at Scrap Fit (#63) I just couldn’t wait to use the sketch!  I changed it up some by using 1 large photo instead of 2 and also on the title placement.  The patterned papers are all from Basic Grey.  I sprayed the background with Studio Calico (lunchtray and white) and Glimmer Mist.  I then ruffed up the edges of my photo for some added texture.  The title is done with two different sets of American Craft Thickers.  I really love how this layout came out!!

Love Notes Layout

I love that this week's challenge at Frosted Designs is to use kraft.  Kraft has really become a love for me the last couple of years! I started this layout with a sketch from the Page Maps 2 book. The kraft cardstock is from Recollections. The patterned papers are from October Afternoon and are all leftover from a class at last year’s CK Convention. The ribbon is from my stash (I believe American Crafts). The title was done with two different sets of American Craft Thickers. The large hearts were cut on the Silhouette using a design from their store and I then pierced holes around the edge to add the stitching. I cut the small heart by hand along with the blue bracket shape behind it. I used a Martha Stewart border punch on the black strip. Finally the journaling card is one that I found on Pinterest that I printed out and sprayed with two colors of Glimmer Mist. I added foam squares behind the sides of the paper heart and on the actual note from my daughter.

Gorgeous Layout

The paper and cardstock that I used for this layout are from Stampin’ Up.  I cut the title and flower out on the Silhouette using designs from their store.  The paper doily is from Paper Wishes.  I then used my stitch templates from Oriental Trading to add the flourishes with DMC floss.  The piece of brown ribbon is from my stash.