Scrapbook Circle | Be Real

Hi there!  I'm trying something a little different for this month's Be Real post at Scrapbook Circle.  Each month a couple of creative team members are assigned to use Instagram photos on a layout or a pocket scrapbooking page.  I decided to change it up this month by creating a Be Real instagram photo album instead.





 I loved the papers and embellishments that were included in the May Here and Now kit and coordinating add-ons.  I started off my insta album by cutting up the corrugated white cardstock included in the main kit.  It is thick and versatile, so I decided that it would make a great surface for my pages.  First, I used a paper trimmer and trimmed white corrugate pieces into 7 5"x 5" square pieces.  I purchased a patterned paper add-on this month, in order to create this album you would need to have extra corrugated paper on hand or you could cut your pages to 4"x 4" each and one sheet should do the trick.




After cutting up my corrugated background pages, I then cut up pieces of patterned papers from the main kit and May add-on kits measuring 5" x 5" each.  I then placed each cut patterned paper on each corrugated piece.  Once I got all of my papers placed, I used my crop a dile to punch through each page, and then adjoined them all using a jump ring.






Next, I printed off a couple of Instagram photos and a couple of small wallet sized photos.





Once the photos were in place I used a lot of embellishments, Thickers, thread, spray ink, lace netting and a couple of other items to finish each page.



My last page of the album is my "favorites" page. I used a tag (included in the main kit) to journal a few things about our special day.



Overall, I'm so happy with how this "Be Real" mini album turned out!



I hope that you are inspired to create something fun today using Instagram photos!

December Album

Now that the holidays are over I have been working on my December album to document lots of photos and memories that I took during the month of December.   I created my album using Pink Paislee's Merry and Bright Canvas Album kit, cards, papers, ephemera and stickers.

Here is a peek of the front cover.  I kept it simple to really let the sequin star shine.

On page one I used photos of my sweet niece Olivia in front of the Christmas Tree.  I used a brush set from Ali Edwards and printed my photos in black and white.

For page two I used a photo of candles that adorned our Christmas table.  I added some sequins to the bottom right hand pocket, and lots of lovely ephemera pieces.

For page three I used an adorable photo of my nieces Miranda and Olivia in front of the Christmas tree.  I'm so lucky to have such cute subjects to scrap!  I added some Studio Calico wood veneer pieces to the top right hand corner of my page.  

On page four, I took a photo of our tree using a bokeh effect.  I love the look!  I added silver sequin stars to the bottom right hand pocket.

On page five, I used another photo of my sweet niece Olivia in front of the tree with her Santa hat on.  I added some ephemera pieces, thread and glitter stickers.

On page six, I used a photo I snapped of some Christmas ornaments.  I added some star sequins and wood veneer.

For page seven, I used a photo of my kids (Kalee and Matthew) with their cousin Miranda.  I added some wood veneer pieces, a canvas star, and a cute little bow from Pink Paislee.

Throughout the rest of the month I will be working on finishing up the rest of the album.  I will post the final pages here when I complete them.  

Thanks for looking!  

Heart Confetti mini album

Hi,

Good morning.  Today and I am going to show you how to make this simple heart confetti pocket mini album using the January Love Potion #9 Scrapbook kit, from the Paper Bakery.



Gather up any left over scraps that you may have from your January Love Potion #9 Scrapbook kit, ephemera pieces, small confetti type punches, sequins and transparency paper (vellum paper works great for this too)!



Using your punches make confetti out of left over scraps that you have from your kit.



Open up the Paper Bakery January cut file in your Silhouette software program.



I decided that I wanted to make my book using the heart file that is included in the cut file.  Delete all other shapes and enlarge the heart.  Using the cut tool remove the inside of the heart.





Duplicate the heart shape and run it through your Silhouette.  I cut my pockets out of transparency paper but you can use vellum for this too.





Place the two pieces together and use a sewing machine to stitch up the sides.  Leave an open space towards the top to drop in your confetti and sequins.



After filling your heart shapes up with confetti and sequins,  use your sewing machine to stitch the of the heart up.



Using a hole punch, punch through your heart page and add a jump ring.  Add additional pages and ephemera pages to complete your album.









Thanks for visiting -

American Crafts Guest Designer projects

Hey everyone,
I am very excited to share with you my guest designer projects that I did for American Crafts


Daddy's Best Friend Layout by Gina Lideros

Tip: It wouldn't be Father's day in our house if I didn't include our 2 legged friends. This photo is special to me because Roxy is the first dog that we adopted together
as a family and she has a special place in Daddy's heart.  When working with a large
photo I found that it is easiest to keep the embellishments simple and bringing in lots
of color from different patterns compliments a black and white photo well.

Supplies:
Stargazer (PLSP-51462) - Lakeside, Road Signs (PLSP-51466) - Lakeside,
Zach (751424) - Love You More Boy, Blake (751420) - Love You More Boy,
Project (680170) DIY Shop, Cake Batter (680157) - Party Day,
Wish (680161) - Party Day, Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day,
Ephemera Pack Cardstock Die-cuts (683148) - DIY Shop, Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm
Cardstock Die-cuts (85655) - Bits, Flashcard (DIY-TH-83138) - Thickers, This To That
(AM617-13) - Adhesive, .05 Point Black (62321) - Precision Pen


 Gone Fishing with Dad Layout by Gina Lideros

 
Tip: I cut this quotation bubble background with my Silhouette. It makes such a fun
and interesting background for a layout. They were also super convenient for me
to journal in.

Coffee (AM710-49) - Cardstock, Wish (680161) - Party Day, Road Signs (PLSP-51466) - Lakeside,
Decor (680174) - DIY Shop, Ephemera Pack Cardstock Die-cuts (683148) - DIY Shop,
Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Cardstock Die-cuts (85655) - Bits, Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day,
Chalkboard Stickers (732251) - Lakeside , Cardstock Stickers mini alpha (DIY-STK-83140) - DIY Shop,
DIY Shop Photo Overlays (683151), Flashcard (DIY-TH-83138) - Thickers, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive



Daddy's Shoes Layout

Tip: Don't forget to look around the home to use "found items" on your layouts.
To add texture to this layout I wrapped plain white paper straws with strips
of alternating pattern papers.  I love the visual interest that it adds.
Project (680170) DIY Shop, Decor (680174)- DIY Shop, Stargazer (PLSP-51462) - Lakeside,
Road Signs (PLSP-51466) - Lakeside, Zach (751424) - Love You More Boy, Blake (751420)
- Love You More Boy, Jacob (751423) - Love You More Boy, Photo Overlays (683151) - DIY Shop, 

Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Cardstock Die-cuts (85655) - Bits, Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day ,

Lakeside Alpha Stickers (732246) - Thickers, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive

Thank You card

Tip: For a simple and unique card try a different shape, like the slanted rhombus I used here. 
Sky (AM710-67) - Cardstock, Zach (751424) - Love You More Boy, Blake (751420) - Love You More Boy, 
 Chalkboard (PLSP-51468) Lakeside,

POW! (751455) - Party Super Hero, Project (680170) DIY Shop,

Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day, Chalkboard Stickers (732251) - Lakeside,
This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive

What a Guy mini album 

Tip:  I documented some of our favorite memories of my husband in this album. It will make
a great gift from the kids for Father's day.  I loved using the bright patterns from these collections to quickly put together this album.

Blake (751420) - Love You More Boy, Zach (751424) - Love You More Boy,
Chalkboard (PLSP-51468) - Lakeside, Stargazer (PLSP-51462) - Lakeside, Road Signs (PLSP-51466) - Lakeside,
Cake Batter (680157) - Party Day, Celebrate (680160) - Party Day, Wish (680161) - Party Day,
Decor (680174) - DIY Shop, Project (680170), Aperature (680198) - Maggie Holmes,Ephemera Pack Cardstock Die-cuts (683148) - DIY Shop, Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Cardstock Die-cuts (85655)- Bits,
Brads & Buttons Assortment (683135) - Party Day, Chalkboard Stickers (732251) - Lakeside,
Cardstock Stickers mini alpha (DIY-STK-83140) - DIY Shop, Photo Overlays (683151) - DIY Shop,
Flashcard (DIY-TH-83138) - Thickers, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive, .05 Point Black (62321) - Precision Pen

I hope you enjoyed my American Crafts Guest Designer projects, guesting for them was a dream come true. :)

 

Hello My Name is Awesome

Hi everyone,
Happy Friday! I am slowly getting our household back to a routine after a long spring break.

I have a fun mini album that I created recently to share with you today. I used the new Love You More Boy collection by Pebbles Inc. I love how fun and versatile this collection is.

Hello My Name is Awesome mini album


Look for me soon in Create: Mini Books September 2013

supplies:

Pebbles:
Love You More/Boy Journaling and Quote Cards 4"X7" 24/Pad
Love You More/Boy Double-Sided Cardstock Zach
Love You More/Boy Double-Sided Cardstock Andy
Love You More/Boy Double-Sided Cardstock Ethan
Love You More/Boy Double-Sided Cardstock Matty
Love You More/Boy Double-Sided Cardstock Jacob
Love You More/Boy Double-Sided Cardstock Blake
Seen & Noted Chalkboard Stickers 3.75"X7" Sheet

Basically Bare:
Envelope mini album
My Mind's Eye:
enamel dots

Autumn Joys mini album

Hi Friends,

We are having a team up this week with Basically Bare on the Bella Blvd blog.


Autumn Joys mini album:

Look for me soon in Create: mini albums June 2013


supplies:
Basically Bare: Oh So Mini - Bracket album, Happy Little Houses Set
supplies:
Thankful Collection: Perfect Day, Turkey Tracks, Homey, Burlap, Bountiful, Our Spot, Borders, Cute Cuts
Alpha +Bits Stickers, Just Write Journaling Stickers
Ciao Chip: Chipboard Icons: Thankful
Flags: Thankful Flags 1, Thankful Flags 2
Button Market: Merlot Flowers, Outdoors, Wood Mix, Masculine Mix
Designer Tape: Pony Dot, Gulf Dot, Pickle Juice Chevron
Kiss Me Collection: Mustache Love