Good afternoon! How is your Thursday going? Its another beautiful day here- we're above 10 degrees again this afternoon. The windows are cracked a bit again today, letting some of that wonderful fresh air into the house to freshen things up again. I love it!! We waited until nearly noon for Kyle to come home--he was gone for a good 16 hours last night! Yikes. He says there's a possibility he could be going out again tonight; if not, he's got a rig move going on tomorrow. In a way, I hope he doesn't have to work until tomorrow. He's going to need the rest. Switching from day to nights to days again is going to wreak havoc on his internal clock. I don't envy him at this time of year at all!
To keep myself busy last night, I created another layout, and the finished product came about by chance. Sort of. I desperately need a new blade for my paper trimmer, but Walmart doesn't carry the replacement blades (yet they carry the paper trimmer, itself. Go figure). Grrr. (On a tangent, its like training pants. They have potty training underwear for the littles, but don't carry the plastic liners that a toddler wears over top of them. S.M.R.T. If you ask me.)
Cutting regular weight patterned paper is taking chance into your own hands- the cut could be crisp and clean, but more likely, its going to be ripped and torn and plain messy looking. Which, it was. So, I decided to roll with it. I broke out a piece of sand paper (which I haven't used in a coons age), and distressed the edges of all the paper in this layout, including the pictures. I was going for a shabby chic sort of look. I don't think I mastered it at all, but I do like the distressed look. Actually, I love the distressed look. I need to do it a little more often. I love the personality and character it adds.
I began with a plain piece of white card stock, and used a tooth brush (of all things) to paint on the background. I like the dry brushing look it lends. I tried the splattering technique first, but haven't quite gotten the hang of it. I scrapped that idea and just painted the old fashioned way (except for the tooth brush part). I cut the squares of patterned paper to the same size as the pictures, which is 2x3--which I find works incredibly well for an 8.5x11 size layout, if you want multiple photos--then embellished them a bit using stickers, a photo corner and what was left of the patterned paper I used behind the white card stock.
Lastly, the numbers of the date didn't match my color scheme (which I pulled inspiration from Pinterest for), so I painted them up, too. I used a small paint brush to add color, then took a dry paint brush and dry stroked them to help some of the color pop through, but not too much. It also adds a bit more texture to the layout, too. IRL it almost looks like wood grain.
The inspiration for my layout came from Pinterest (it originally came from the JBS blog, I do believe), but there was no way I was going to be able to stretch my title work across the top of the page. I split it up- part of it along the top of the spread, and the last half along the bottom of my spread. It helps carry your eye right to the bottom of the layout. I think, though, if I were to tweak it a little more, I'd add some more deep brown accents to my layout, as another way to help draw a persons eye around the page. I can't help but feel the eye gets stuck on the date.
Meh, oh well. Work place hazard :) I'm still in love with my layout!!
I may or may not attempt scrapping again tonight. It all depends on what my husband wants to do and how he feels. If he needs more sleep, I'll be back in here crafting up a storm. But, if he feels lively enough, I'm going to chillax with him, instead. I've missed him these last two days!
Showing posts with label Heartfelt Sentiments. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heartfelt Sentiments. Show all posts
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Outside the Box
I am finally nearing the end of our boudoir/lifestyle photo session scrapbook pages. In a way, I'm kind of sad that I'm at the end (I have only one layout left in this series), but in a way, I'm incredibly satisfied. Not only did I scrapbook these pictures for the girls to look back on, and see what fun their mama and auntie A had, but I also got a special mini album and layout done for my best friend. That's about as fulfilling as scrapbooking can get. And, nothing is more rewarding!
I'm now contemplating making a layout of our day just for myself, to hang on one of the walls in our house. I just might have to do that!
The layout I completed last night, the one you'll find here, finally deals with the whole point of our day: our photos! As part of my package, I got to have a few lifestyle photos done, so those are in plain view on this layout. I wasn't comfortable sharing my boudoir photos with the world wide web, so I got creative with the sketch I used, and the layout I created.
This is my favorite part! In the sketch, a tag with journalling was added to the right side of both pictures. Since this layout didn't require any journalling, I switched it up and made this cute little flip book, which is tied closed with lace ribbon. I used the lace ribbon to mimic the outfit I was wearing in my boudoir photos, which is partly white lace. If anyone wants to see the hidden pictures, all they need to do is untie the ribbon, and flip through the book. For a little bit of a teaser, I made each succeeding page a tad bit longer (also so the pages are a bit easier to flip). I also switched the placement of the journalling tag- rather than the right side, I put my flip book on the left side of the layout.
The outfit I wore for my boudoir photos is black and white, so I wanted to stick with a color scheme that highlighted those two colors. I found a color scheme (on Pinterest) that added yellow as an accent color, so used varying shades and tones of yellow and light brown/ to accent this layout. Once again, I carried the lace theme throughout the layout, using a lace doily in the background.
When it was time to add the title work, I began wondering what type of alpha would be best to use. I wanted to add a bit of a glamorous air, since both A and I felt pretty glamorous all dolled up, so pulled out my dollar store glitter alphas. There wasn't a second 'O' in black, so I cut a part a lower case 'd', to make the letter 'O', and consequently a letter 'I', since I wasn't able to find that in black, either. Once in a while, it helps to think outside the box!
Its a very simple design, but that's the way I like it!
I'm now contemplating making a layout of our day just for myself, to hang on one of the walls in our house. I just might have to do that!
The layout I completed last night, the one you'll find here, finally deals with the whole point of our day: our photos! As part of my package, I got to have a few lifestyle photos done, so those are in plain view on this layout. I wasn't comfortable sharing my boudoir photos with the world wide web, so I got creative with the sketch I used, and the layout I created.
This is my favorite part! In the sketch, a tag with journalling was added to the right side of both pictures. Since this layout didn't require any journalling, I switched it up and made this cute little flip book, which is tied closed with lace ribbon. I used the lace ribbon to mimic the outfit I was wearing in my boudoir photos, which is partly white lace. If anyone wants to see the hidden pictures, all they need to do is untie the ribbon, and flip through the book. For a little bit of a teaser, I made each succeeding page a tad bit longer (also so the pages are a bit easier to flip). I also switched the placement of the journalling tag- rather than the right side, I put my flip book on the left side of the layout.
The outfit I wore for my boudoir photos is black and white, so I wanted to stick with a color scheme that highlighted those two colors. I found a color scheme (on Pinterest) that added yellow as an accent color, so used varying shades and tones of yellow and light brown/ to accent this layout. Once again, I carried the lace theme throughout the layout, using a lace doily in the background.
When it was time to add the title work, I began wondering what type of alpha would be best to use. I wanted to add a bit of a glamorous air, since both A and I felt pretty glamorous all dolled up, so pulled out my dollar store glitter alphas. There wasn't a second 'O' in black, so I cut a part a lower case 'd', to make the letter 'O', and consequently a letter 'I', since I wasn't able to find that in black, either. Once in a while, it helps to think outside the box!
Its a very simple design, but that's the way I like it!
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
One.Incredible.Day
Back in October, my best friend and I decided to have a photo shoot done together. She had come across a really great deal for one, and she knew that I'd been wanting (for quite a while) to have a boudoir photo shoot done.
After humming and hawing over it, and running the idea past my husband, I took the plunge and had pictures done with her. We made an entire day out of it: we got our hair and make up done, then had the photo shoot later in the day.
It was an INCREDIBLE day!
One that we will not forget any time soon.
Just recently, my best friend asked me if I would make a layout for her- memorializing our incredible photo shoot, and day we spent together.
I consented, and after thinking on it for a couple of days, I suggested to her that maybe instead of *just* a layout, I would make a mini album and layout for her. I was thinking that focusing on one fabulous picture (in the layout) would be a lot nicer than cluttering it up with a whole bunch of pictures- especially since this is going to be displayed somewhere in her home.
I am finally done the project I made for her- I worked on it all week, fully expecting my computer ink to run out half way through, but amazingly I got it done!
I can't show you the whole thing just yet- I want her to have them in her possession before I do that, but I can share a little sneak peek with you! You'll find it here:
You'll also find some spring and Easter themed cards I've been making in the mean time (until I get my ink cartridge swapped out!!) Head over to my page, and look under the Cards album.
After humming and hawing over it, and running the idea past my husband, I took the plunge and had pictures done with her. We made an entire day out of it: we got our hair and make up done, then had the photo shoot later in the day.
It was an INCREDIBLE day!
One that we will not forget any time soon.
Just recently, my best friend asked me if I would make a layout for her- memorializing our incredible photo shoot, and day we spent together.
I consented, and after thinking on it for a couple of days, I suggested to her that maybe instead of *just* a layout, I would make a mini album and layout for her. I was thinking that focusing on one fabulous picture (in the layout) would be a lot nicer than cluttering it up with a whole bunch of pictures- especially since this is going to be displayed somewhere in her home.
I am finally done the project I made for her- I worked on it all week, fully expecting my computer ink to run out half way through, but amazingly I got it done!
I can't show you the whole thing just yet- I want her to have them in her possession before I do that, but I can share a little sneak peek with you! You'll find it here:
You'll also find some spring and Easter themed cards I've been making in the mean time (until I get my ink cartridge swapped out!!) Head over to my page, and look under the Cards album.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Monday Inspiration
Monday is Mojo Monday over at my Facebook page.
Color is our inspiration today. Come and check it out- and while you're there, play along!!
Color is our inspiration today. Come and check it out- and while you're there, play along!!
Challenge!
Calling anyone and everyone that would be interested in a scrapbooking challenge for April!
That's right, I'm planning a scrapbook challenge- April will be a card sketch challenge- and each participant has the entire month to create one or as many cards using this sketch as you'd like!
Pretty easy, right?! I'm hoping so! I know its hard for new moms or moms with more than one child, and even mamas (or manly men!!) that hold down full-time jobs to get scrapbooking in, that's why I'm holding it for the entire month.
Here are the requirements:
-Head over to my Facebook page to find the card and sketch
-Like my page (I would appreciate it immensely!!) if you haven't already
-Create as many cards-- or layouts!!!-- as you'd like within the month of April
-Deadline for your projects will be midnight April 30th; the challenge will begin on the first of April
-Completed projects can be uploaded to my Facebook page, where we'll have a chance to vote for our most favorite project, upon which the winner will be announced Friday, May 3rd
-The winner of the challenge will be inducted into the hall of fame!
Doesn't that sound like fun?! I hope you decide to play along! If you do, please drop by and say hello, or leave a comment on the blog.
Be there or be square!
That's right, I'm planning a scrapbook challenge- April will be a card sketch challenge- and each participant has the entire month to create one or as many cards using this sketch as you'd like!
Pretty easy, right?! I'm hoping so! I know its hard for new moms or moms with more than one child, and even mamas (or manly men!!) that hold down full-time jobs to get scrapbooking in, that's why I'm holding it for the entire month.
Here are the requirements:
-Head over to my Facebook page to find the card and sketch
-Like my page (I would appreciate it immensely!!) if you haven't already
-Create as many cards-- or layouts!!!-- as you'd like within the month of April
-Deadline for your projects will be midnight April 30th; the challenge will begin on the first of April
-Completed projects can be uploaded to my Facebook page, where we'll have a chance to vote for our most favorite project, upon which the winner will be announced Friday, May 3rd
-The winner of the challenge will be inducted into the hall of fame!
Doesn't that sound like fun?! I hope you decide to play along! If you do, please drop by and say hello, or leave a comment on the blog.
Be there or be square!
Labor Of Love
I just wanted to pop in and share a little bit of a background behind the new name of my page (which you can find here), and my blog.
The name of my blog, and my blog style, sort of evolved over the last year. On a whim, I decided to try out Project Life, or as some call it, Project 365. The main idea behind this project, is taking a picture every day, and scrapbook it, which is what I did. Faithfully. But, unlike everyone else, who creates spreads that span an entire week (one layout each, devoted to one week of life), I scrapped each daily picture into a daily layout. (So, in essence, a page a day). I'm severely behind--I'm still working on 2012, but I'm not sweating it. It isn't like I'm in a race to get all my scrapbooking done. If I finish too quickly, then what will I do?!
A lot of people get stressed out by the intensity of a project like this, and its completely understandable. But, why let the stress get to you? Make it your own! Work at your own pace! There's no right or wrong way to do things, and if you miss a day or two, or a week or two, here and there, the scrapbooking police won't come knocking your door down! Its totally ok!
I really enjoyed Project 365; so much, that I'm continuing with it this year. I may not take a picture every day, but I do nearly every day. And, I'm fine with that. My goal is preserving our family life and family tree, and life in general, for my kids to look back on and learn from. And, hopefully, treasure. Mostly, this is where my title came from.
I participate in some (but currently just one) forums at my online gallery, scrapbook.com. I mainly joined them because its always nice hearing some positive feedback about the projects we've made; the encouragement is addictive. Most of the comments that I receive from people are how they love that the theme of 98% of my layouts are based on daily life. And, I LOVE that. My kids are young; they do and say things that I don't want to forget. There's things about them that are so much like their mama and daddy, I want to show them just how much alike we are, and who they inherited what from. I want to show them that life isn't always peaches and cream, but with love and supportive family and friends, we can make it through anything. I want them to know their parents as intimately as possible. And maybe learn a few new things about themselves along the way, too.
Its a labor of passion and obsession, but most importantly a labor of love.
The name of my blog, and my blog style, sort of evolved over the last year. On a whim, I decided to try out Project Life, or as some call it, Project 365. The main idea behind this project, is taking a picture every day, and scrapbook it, which is what I did. Faithfully. But, unlike everyone else, who creates spreads that span an entire week (one layout each, devoted to one week of life), I scrapped each daily picture into a daily layout. (So, in essence, a page a day). I'm severely behind--I'm still working on 2012, but I'm not sweating it. It isn't like I'm in a race to get all my scrapbooking done. If I finish too quickly, then what will I do?!
A lot of people get stressed out by the intensity of a project like this, and its completely understandable. But, why let the stress get to you? Make it your own! Work at your own pace! There's no right or wrong way to do things, and if you miss a day or two, or a week or two, here and there, the scrapbooking police won't come knocking your door down! Its totally ok!
I really enjoyed Project 365; so much, that I'm continuing with it this year. I may not take a picture every day, but I do nearly every day. And, I'm fine with that. My goal is preserving our family life and family tree, and life in general, for my kids to look back on and learn from. And, hopefully, treasure. Mostly, this is where my title came from.
I participate in some (but currently just one) forums at my online gallery, scrapbook.com. I mainly joined them because its always nice hearing some positive feedback about the projects we've made; the encouragement is addictive. Most of the comments that I receive from people are how they love that the theme of 98% of my layouts are based on daily life. And, I LOVE that. My kids are young; they do and say things that I don't want to forget. There's things about them that are so much like their mama and daddy, I want to show them just how much alike we are, and who they inherited what from. I want to show them that life isn't always peaches and cream, but with love and supportive family and friends, we can make it through anything. I want them to know their parents as intimately as possible. And maybe learn a few new things about themselves along the way, too.
Its a labor of passion and obsession, but most importantly a labor of love.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
New Name; New Journey
Well, here's to embarking on a new journey! I wanted to create this blog to coincide with my Facebook page, the Every Day Scrapbooker (which, at the moment is called Heartfelt Sentiments Handmade Layouts and Cards). My vision is to create a place to inspire and challenge fellow scrapbookers, create an atmosphere that's warm, welcoming and friendly, and share new things that I've learned (and am learning) along the way.
I hope you'll embark on this journey with me! We can learn, inspire, challenge and grow together!
I hope you'll embark on this journey with me! We can learn, inspire, challenge and grow together!
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