Great Outdoors Page Kit

Posted in Scrapbook Generation by Laurel

Here’s a quick layout I made with the Boy Crazy page kit from Scrapbook Generation. I like using page kits from time to time to help get me closer to my goal of being caught up. This boy crazy kit comes with everything you need to make the layout and even a sketch so you can do it again. All you have to do is assemble!

The sketch outlined 5 photos but I wanted to add two more for a total of 7 photos. I changed a 5×3.5 photo to a 2×3 (on the far right side with the three kids) and then added the two 2×2’s to the layout. I like how many photos you can add to this layout and LONG title across the bottom.

This Take a Hike line is great for the camping trips & hikes in the mountains. I used it for our camping trip from last summer and this might be the most recent event that I’ve scrapped. If I go by my chronological list of pages to scrap I am working my way through 2011 now.

I subscribed to some of the monthly SG kits during 2012. I’ve stopped them now so that I can get through them all and also need to finish up with my stash. I haven’t had to buy any paper or embellishments for layouts for quite some time (at least 6 months)! I love all the new stuff out there after CHA but I am holing back till I actually need new supplies for layouts. We have another scrapbook retreat weekend coming up soon and I am excited to get more layouts completed.

Supplies: Paper & Stickers-Simple Stories Take a Hike Collection (Page Kit from Scrapbook Generation)

10Jan2013

Brr…

Posted in Scrapbook Generation, Scrapbooking, Sketch by Laurel

Here’s a layout that I made while on holiday break. This was another fun one to make with Nordic Holiday collection. The snowmen paper and chipboard accents are so adorable!

I used one of Allison Davis’ two-page sketches. I’ve followed the sketch mostly but squeezed in one more vertical 4×6 to include 6 of my favorite photos from this afternoon.

The green & red color combo seemed to go well with Gavin’s jacket. What a fun time he had playing in the snow. I hope we’ll get some snow this year, so far nothing!

After taking these photos I think that the area around the big snowman looks empty. I’m planning to add some red crystals stickers to add a little more color around the snowman & hearts.

I’ve said it before but I just love all the sweater like patterns in this line. These hearts are my favorite, love the needle point detail! This makes 6 layouts I’ve done with the Nordic Holiday collection. I am done for now but I do have a bit more supplies left so I will try to make 1 or 2 more with Nordic Holiday when I get back to holiday layouts.

Starting to plan for our upcoming scrapbook retreat weekend where I am hoping to wrap up all my 2010 layouts.

Supplies: Pattern paper, chipboard elements – Basic Grey (Nordic Holiday Collection), Letters-Thickers, Cardstock-Bazzil, Sketch- Allison Davis- Two-Page Sketch #9 (Scrapbook Generation).

1Jan2013

Snow Adventure Layout

Posted in Scrapbook Generation, Scrapbook Layouts by Laurel

Happy New Year! I am so excited about 2013. Tonight I have been writing down some of my personal goals for the new year. Just thinking of the things I’d like to cross off my craft goal list makes me excited.

Today I’d like to share a winter snow layout. These photos were taken two years ago during our holiday break. I love having time off from work and being able to do day trips up to the pass to enjoy the snow.

Gavin loved the snow and had a great time building “lig-loos” with daddy. After seeing these pictures I can’t wait to get out to play on the slopes or go tubing.

This layout is based on an Allison Davis (Scrapbook Generation) sketch. I decided to add my journaling block to the left side of the layout because I wanted the blue/white plaid pattern to show through. I added some snowflake circle accents to add some detail to this bottom panel.

I love the snowflakes in this collection. Especially the polka dot navy & red one above. Polka dots are my favorite!!

Happy 2013!!

Supplies: Pattern paper, chipboard accents, sentiment stickers-Basic Grey (Nordic Holiday Collection), Cardstock-Bazzil, Sketch- Allison Davis- Scrapbook Generation, Letter Stickers-Thickers

25Dec2012

Dear Santa Layout

Posted in Christmas, Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbooking by Laurel

Today is Day 12 of the 12 Days of Christmas posts on Laurel Lane.

Merry Christmas! I hope you’ve enjoyed the holiday time.

Tonight I’d like to show you my last two Santa layouts that are in the Santa album. Last night I showed you year one. Below you’ll see years two & three. Year four can be seen here.

Throughout this book I am sticking to the same layout for all the pages. It’s based on a sketch by Allison Davis.

Both of these were done 2-3 years ago right after the photo with Santa.

Year Two:

I used the same Basic Grey paper for both layouts. The great thing about this layout is that it doesn’t take much paper. Since the photos are so large I don’t add extra embellishments. I want the photos to be the focus of the layouts.

Year Three: As I look at the photo I see I need to add an astrosphere to Santa’s in the title! Funny how I didn’t notice before.

This wraps up my 12 days posts. I’ve had fun doing some scrapbooking scrapbooking this month and am always motivated by a challenge. I have a few more winter layouts I’m planning to to finish up this week so that I can move on to another portion of my long scrapbooking to-do list. I hope you’ve enjoyed the increased posts the last two weeks.

See all pages of the Santa album here.

Supplies: Fruitcake Collection (Basic Grey), Cardstock-Bazzil, Sketch – Allison Davis (Scrapbook Generation), Sticker Letters-Thickers

20Dec2012

My Christmas Wish Layout

Posted in Christmas, Scrapbook Layouts, Sketch by Laurel

Today is Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas posts on Laurel Lane.

I’d like to share another Christmas layout that I completed just this week. I found the sketch, printed the photos and then did the layout all this week. I love scrapbooking during weekdays! (when I have time off from work)

I am excited how this one came together because I think this paper worked out perfectly. I’ve used Nordic Holiday again (Basic Grey) and I just love this collection. It’s so warm and cozy. The green pattern on the right looks just like the cute sweaters my two nieces are wearing. Thanks girls for the inspiration. It’s such a perfect combo!

I used one of Allison Davis’ sketches (two page #25) I choose this sketch because it gives you the opportunity to show a lot of pattern papers! All of the pieces used here are very busy but I still think it works. It’s not my typical use of patterns but I really like it and want to use this one again.

Here’s the sketch:

I used the Santa, snowflake & heart chipboard shapes. Also used the the title & word stickers that I popped up with pop-dots.

Now I just have two more 2010 holiday layouts to complete (Christmas Day & Gingerbread Houses). I am already done with my 2011 holiday layouts so I am very motivated to finish these last two and wrap up my holiday work. I still have some Nordic Holiday left so I am hoping that I can use it for one more layout.

Supplies: Pattern paper, chipboard accents-Basic Grey (Nordic Holiday Collection), Cardstock-Bazzil, Sketch- Allison Davis (two-page #25) Scrapbook Generation, Distress Ink-Tim Holtz

18Dec2012

Happy Holidays Layout

Posted in Christmas, Scrapbook Layouts, Sketch by Laurel

Today is Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas posts on Laurel Lane.

Tonight I’d like to share another layout made with the My Minds Eye 12 Days of Christmas Collection. This is my last one from 2011 and tomorrow I’ll be showing you some other collections.

I’ve enjoyed using this collection for three of my 2011 layouts. It’s worked perfectly with having a new baby girl who’s wearing pink clothes.

This layout is based on Two-Page sketch #1 by Allison Davis at Scrapbook Generation. I’ve done this before in a Halloween layout and I was thrilled to use it again.

Tonight I started and completed a holiday layout (I’ll show you later this week) from Christmas 2010. I am excited to have gotten a layout done on a week night. Each page I do always makes me even more motivated to do the next. This is such an addicting hobby!

My layout features 8 photos and my favorite part about this one is that three of them are 4×6 (even enlarged one to 5×7) and then the others are quite large too with the squares being 4×4.

Here’s the sketch: I changed all the sizes of the photos except for the three 4x4s. This sketch is so versatile!

Close up of the cute chipboard presents. I love the pinks blues and greens in these lovely pattern papers!

Supplies: Pattern paper, Chipboard accents-12 Days of Christmas Collection (My Minds Eye), Cardstock-Bazzil, Sketch-Two-Page Sketch #1 Allison Davis (Scrapbook Generation)

16Dec2012

Merry & Bright Christmas Layout

Posted in Christmas, Scrapbook Layouts, Sketch by Laurel

Today is Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas posts on Laurel Lane.

I just finished putting the stamps & labels on my holiday cards and I’m excited to put them in the mailbox in the morning!

Last night I was up late finishing some digital albums for Christmas gifts. I can’t wait to see the finished products when the books arrive. I use My Publisher and love their hardback book style with a book finish on the front. My favorite part is selecting the photo for the front cover and back cover. Having a huge photo on the front of a digital book can be so dramatic and make a statement.

Today I’d like to share a Christmas Day layout from last year. This layout is based on one page sketch #3 (Allison Davis-Scrapbook Generation) that I’ve extended to two pages.

Here’s the left side of my page, it’s pretty close to the sketch except I’ve added a second border strip (the piece with the words) to the top/bottom of the photo block. I’ve used the 12 Days of Christmas My Minds Eye collection and love how this line has pink included with the traditional holiday colors. It’s just perfect for photos of girls wearing pink! The sketch called for a journaling block in the bottom right square but I moved this off to the second page instead.

I’ve stitched around the outside of the paper with green embroidery floss. It gives a touch of texture and color to the plain green pattern sheet. The “merry & bright” chipboard accent is the title. In the past I haven’t used the stickers that came with the kits but recently I’ve been using them more and just love not having to make my own for each layout. I think companies are getting better at making really great sentiment accents that are so usable.

Now here’s how the layout looks with both pages together. I’ve incorporated 14 photos in total, the squares are 3×3 and the bottom left is 6×3. The journaling block is also 3×3. I love the size of the square photos and how many you can get in this one layout.

Hope you are getting all your holiday preparations completed! Seeing this December 25th layout is making me excited for Christmas morning. Good Night!

Supplies: Pattern paper, Chipboard accents-12 Days of Christmas Collection (My Minds Eye), Cardstock-Bazzil, Green embroidery floss, Sketch-One-Page Sketch #3 Allison Davis (Scrapbook Generation)

8Dec2012

12 Days of Christmas Layout

Posted in Allison Davis, Christmas, Scrapbook Generation, Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbooking, Sketch by Laurel

Hello! Today is Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas posts on Laurel Lane.

Tonight I’d like to share a one-page layout that will be the first page for my holiday 2011 layouts. I do a separate Christmas album (with only holiday layouts) and I like to do a one-page layout to start the new year with photos that aren’t used in the other layouts. In this one-pager I typically like to show the small details, decorations or try to capture something significant for our family. This year was Gwen’s first Christmas (6 months old) and we had a wonderful time opening up some new ornaments from Crate & Barrel (I LOVE their holiday stuff). It was so much fun to watch her explore the ornaments and try to put all of them in her mouth. Chris loves to bake so it’s wonderful to remember all the sweet treats that he creates and these gingerbread men were so tasty! We had fun decorating them.

My layout is based on an Allison Davis sketch from her new vol 2 one-page book. I used 5 photos just like the sketch but did them in different sizes to fit my photos. I also had to move the journaling block from the top right to the left side because of the arrangement of the photos.

Here’s a close up of the stitching I added to the banner flags to help keep them down. My sewing machine came back from the shop last night and I was so excited to have it working again!! A few months ago it suddenly stopped working so I took it in to get fixed. However, when I brought it home it didn’t work for me. Took it back and turned out it was the foot pedal that had gone bad (I think they used their foot pedal to service it the first time). I am so glad it’s fixed because I have a stack of layouts that I need to finish with some stitching.

My favorite part about using the sewing machine is how it holds down the paper so well, you never have to worry about it shifting.

Supplies: Sketch-Sketches for Scrapbooking one-page vol. 2 page 24 (Scrapbook Generation), Pattern paper & chipboard pieces-12 Days of Christmas by My Minds Eye, Cardstock-Bazzil

25Nov2012

celebration layout

Posted in Page Kit, Scrapbook Generation, Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbooking, Sketch by Laurel

Hope you all have enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday week if you are in the US. We enjoyed two wonderful thanksgiving dinners (luckily they were not on the same days). Now it’s time to get the house ready for Christmas. It’s so fun to see all of the holiday lights starting to appear all around town on the houses.

Today I’d like to share a page kit that I completed last month at the scrapbook retreat. This kit is from Scrapbook Generation and is the Boy Crazy kit from earlier this year. The kit comes with everything you need to make this layout (the paper, sketch and a photo of the completed layout). This is a great way to get some layouts done quickly when you don’t have as much time as you’d like to plan layouts. This kit has titles & embellishments that say “my boy.” I decided to use this for a graduation celebration so made a new “celebration” title so that it would work for this event.

Here’s my layout:

I love that this sketch incorporates so many photos, especially when the hero image is 5×7! Getting 8 photos on one layout is great when you have a lot of photos from one setting.

Here’s the sketch:

I’d like to use this sketch again when I have beautiful pattern paper that I want to make sure get highlighted in the layout.

I love the chevrons in this My Mind’s Eye paper collection. The bigger yellow pattern is very cool with the multi-colored smaller pattern.

Enjoy your Sunday. I am trying to finish up some holidays layouts so that I can share them in December. I’m thinking about “12 days of Christmas” set of posts to count down to Christmas.

Supplies: Boy Crazy Page Kit from Scrapbook Generation, paper, decorative stickers-indie chic by My Mind’s Eye. Nutmeg “History” Medallions Paper and Nutmeg “Family” Laurel Burst Paper. (the blue one with the diamonds-I love when I see scrapbook paper with my name!), stickers in title-Thickers (Amy Tangerine)

30Oct2012

Spooky Night Layout

Posted in Allison Davis, Fall, Halloween, Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbooking, Sketch by Laurel

Today I’d like to share a Halloween layout in preparation for tomorrow. These photos were taken two years ago on Halloween night as my 2 1/2 year son and his friend did some of their first trick-or-treating to a few houses. I’ve had this cute My Minds Eye paper pack in my closet for a while and was happy to get to break it out for this page. How adorable are the sketched people on the patterned paper in their Halloween costumes?!

This layout is based on a sketch from Scrapbook Generation by Allison Davis (August Class Kit). You can purchase this sketch and two others for just $1.29 (what a deal). I pretty much followed the sketch exactly and it came together quite quickly. I plan to use it again soon, would be great for a birthday layout too.

I love sketches with a lot of photos and this one is great because three of them are 4×6 vertical photos (full size). Then you get to have 6 other photos for a total of 9 in this layout.

This photo of little puppy Gavin and his grandmother is one of my favorites. He loved this costume and wanted to be a puppy dog again last year too but it didn’t fit anymore. The brown nose is my favorite part!

Here are some Halloween Layouts from the year before when these two little guys were a shark & lion..

Supplies: Pattern Paper, die cut shapes & titles – My Minds Eye (Blackbird Collection), Cardstock-Bazzil, Sketch-Scrapbook Generation (August 2012 Allison Davis Class Sketches download)

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Brr…

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