I know, you haven't had much of a break from scrapbook pages. But there might be someone who actually enjoys seeing them (hi Mom!). Anyway, I thought this one turned out kind of cute so just had to share. You may have noticed that I squeeze as many pictures as I can on most layouts. This was no exception. I had a ton of pictures that weren't great but help tell the story so those were all punched out with my 1 3/4" circle punch and placed in the row at the left. This is a great way to get SIX extra pictures on a layout.
The paper and adhesive strips and stickers on this page are all from the Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit with the exception of the letters. They actually got mixed up with this kit and after I used them realized they came with the At Home SS Kit. That's OK, I don't mind mixing and matching!
I had fun keeping this page simple. None of my pictures are matted, but I added little accents with the Curly Label punch and some buttons to spruce it up. Since these are pictures of a very recurrent theme in my albums (don't we all have that one recurring theme?!) I avoided boring journaling by just stamping random words that describe the fun we had this day. 
Another quick layout for you. For this one I used the retired Simply Scrappin' Kit called Happy Me! Gotta love those kits! 
Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow with a Diva challenge! 
Here is a fun page on which I HAD to squeeze NINE pictures on to tell the fun story (fun to my family at least). During a trip to visit my aunt and uncle at their lake house in Virginia we spent a beautiful afternoon on their dock, which included the guys all getting Buzz Cuts whether they wanted them or not. I got many fun pictures of my dad and his brother which I have very few of so this page will hold a fond memory for a long time.
Here is the right side of the spread which includes the title on some key points for journaling. I used the retired Pina Colada Simply Scrappin' Kit for the designer papers (aren't they awesome?!). The layout on the right was inspired by one Lisa found in a magazine of hers. She taught me by example that using magazine layouts is a great way to get fabulous pages done! 
My title is done with the Naturally Serif Decorative Strip alphabet die and the Big Shot. Yes I will be adding this to my next order! The "gone tomorrow" I just wrote with the white gel pen. I added the wide Old Olive ribbon with every intention to switch it to my Riding Hood Red when I got home, but now I've changed my mind and will keep the Olive. 
On to another 12x12 layout I did last weekend. This time I used the Friends & Flowers Simply Scrappin' Kit. It looks much better in real life than in these pictures. Not sure why I struggled so much getting the color, hue and saturation just right. Geez!
Here's the spread together. Thanks for stopping by today! I enjoy your visits! 
Happy Groundhog Day! Here's the first layout of 6 that I completed over the weekend during a scrapbook marathon with my mom, sister and aunt. For this SUO layout I used the retired Pina Colada Simply Scrappin' Kit which is just gorgeous. I should add that I used Simply Scrappin' Kit for the majority of pages I completed- they make pages come together so quickly and easily, without the hassle of hunting for coordinating embellishments and papers. I've always used SS Kits, but never to this extent. I am in LOVE! For this page I don't really have a title because I put it on the right side of the spread instead.
Everything you see on these two pages was included in this kit with the exception of: Pumpkin Pie corduroy buttons, So Saffron wide grosgrain ribbon and the butterfly punch. Notice that bundle of flowers and flourish at the bottom of this page? They are very sturdy cardstock stickers and I love how the flourish nicely layers right over the ribbon on this page!
Here is the layout together. I hope you like it! I am noticing now that most all my pages are full of bright cheery colors... guess that indicates that I'm tired of winter and ready to bring on the sunshine! 
Ever wonder about the day in the life of a three year old? Well, I've documented at least one such day for my daughter. These girly-girl pictures crack me up because she is also the girl that loves to go squirrel hunting with her dad for her birthday every year! Anyway, for this spread I used another Simply Scrappin' Kit called Crew Kids- Girl. This one is also retired, but as I mentioned yesterday there are 10 awesome kits currently available. See yesterday's post for more info.
Does anyone recognize the ancient stamp set I used on the right of this page? It's called Haute Couture and it is from 2005! I actually gave her this stamp set because I didn't really think I had a use for it. Guess I was wrong. There is a stamp in this set that says "You're just my style!" and now I'm wishing I would've used that somewhere... it's not too late to add it I guess.
Everything i used on this layout came entirely from this SS Kit, with the exception of the stamps of course. The title was done with the Lovely Letters alphabet. I probably should've used my SAMJ to line it up better but just didn't want to spend the time.
It's been a while since I've shown you a scrapbook layout hasn't it?! Well, I'm trying to get back into it albeit a little slowly. I did two 2-page layouts last weekend and am ready to share them... well, the first one anyway. I'll save the other one for tomorrow. 
For this layout I also used the stamp set An Egg-celent Easter, a clear button, satin Bashful Blue Ribbon and the Scallop Trim border punch. The last two happen to be in the current Occasions Mini Catalog! I also used a blender pen and ink to color my images.
Did you notice the title? I used the Billboard Sizzlit Decorative Strip alphabet with the Big Shot to cut it out of coordinating So Saffron cardstock. Isn't it great when everything matches?!
Are you ready for a break from holiday stuff and needing something funky? How 'bout this card? I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch- look at those fun circles! So many possibilities. Hadn't used my surfer dude in a while and he fits just right. Notice how he looks kind of smeared? Well, my ink pad was having issues with tiny fibers showing up so I got frustrated and just swiped him across the pad. Wow- look how that turned out?! I might have just invented a new technique... OK, that may be stretching it a bit but you can humor me. 
as well- they are adhesive cardstock stickers. If you haven't ever tried our of SU's Simply Scrappin' Kits I highly recommend them. I am guilty of having LOTS (like probably over 30 of these kits!) but I never think to use them on cards... until now. Actually, the truth is I like to save them for my scrapbooks but guess what- they come with 3 sheets of each patterned paper so I've got at least one to spare, right?! 
