A fun and quick layout I did today during a Scrapbook with me event. I pulled out my Sawyer Paper and cardstock for this and loved how the colors in this collection work with this. I am trying to add layouts to my scrapbooks to catch those topics I often overlook like this one of my daughters and their love of stuffed animals even being in their 20s.
The inspiration for this layout comes from this sketch. You can see this sketch along with others here. I converted this sketch from 12" x 12" to 8 1/2" x 11" as part of my 2022 album.
I used the Simple Serif Uppercase Thin Cuts set for the title and added some stickers from the Sawyer sticker sheet. Both the title and stickers were added using 3-D Foam tape for added dimension.
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Completed another of my retreat album layouts today during my latest Scrapbook with me event. I am working my way backward in time and dug into my stash of retired Happiness Lives Here to complete this layout. My overall plan is to do a 2 page layout for each weekend retreat and a 1 page layout for day crops and get togethers. I also plan on using the PocketPlus Memory Protectors with the 2 page layouts for the extra pictures.
The inspiration for this layout comes from this sketch from Page Maps. You can see this sketch along with others here.
I added stickers from the collection raised up with some 3-D Foam Tape as embellishments and die cut the title from the Block Alphabet Thin Cuts set. I used a Picture My Life Card from the collection for the journal box.
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I am continuing to work with the In Full Bloom Collection this weekend in making some fun things for Easter. I just finished the Easter Woven Treat Basket that I recently shared and moved on today to making cards for this Easter. I am really happy how this card came out and it will be cute to send to my family and friends for this coming Easter.
The inspiration for this card comes from this sketch from the Freshly Made Sketches blog. You can see this sketch along with others here.
In addition to the In Full Bloom papers I added some stamped images and a stamped sentiment from the Somebunny Loves You Stamp Set + Thin Cuts. I die cut the little chick and then stamped it along with the grass and flower border in Intense Black Exclusive Ink. I then colored these in using the Triblend markers.
I changed up the sketch a bit in moving the rectangles a bit to make room for the sentiment banner.
With Easter being just around the corner and the In Full Bloom collection from the March/April catalog I could not wait to make this woven treat basket featuring these papers along with the Some Bunny Loves You Stamp Set. I cannot wait to fill this with some Easter treats for my family and coworkers.
The treat bag uses cardstock for the basket base and handle. The woven parts of the sides and the trim piece are from patterned paper. I also stamped some fun images to add to the front of the basket. I have included a link to a PDF of instructions at the end of this post as well as a process video.
To create this treat basket you will need 1 piece of cardstock and 1 piece of patterned paper. Cut the cardstock into an 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" square and a 3/4" x 12" strip. From the patterned paper cut 5 strips that are 1/2" x 12" and 1 strip that is 3/4" x 12"
Use the following diagram to score and cut the 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of cardstock.
After you have scored and cut the basket base it will look like this.
Fold the 3/4" x 12" trim stip of patterned paper in 1/2 lengthwise. Put strong adhesive on the backside of this on either side of the fold. Put a small piece strong adhesive on the front side of each weaving strip and the handle piece.
Fold the right-hand side of each weaving strip in by about 1/2". Taking one strip at a time, remove the adhesive backing and adhere it behind one of the left-hand side vertical strips. Work your way in a clockwise fashion around the basket weaving the strips over and under the vertical strips. Create a crease each time you come to a corner. I do add a little bit of adhesive to the back of some vertical strips to adhere them to the front of the weaving strips for added stability. At the end of the a strip, remove the adhesive backing and tuck it inside the basket adhering it to the starting point.
Follow this same process for each row as you work your way to the top. It is a good idea to use your fingers to nudge the strips in tight with the row below and add some bits of adhesive to secure the woven strips to the vertical strips as you go. When you reach the top there will be some bits of the vertical strips leftover, use your scissors to trim these back to the top of the last woven row.
Remove the adhesive back from one side of the trim strip and adhere to the front of the basket working your way around aligning the fold line with the top of the woven strips. Use scissors to cut each corner down to the score line from the top to make folding this inside.
Remove the adhesive backing from the other side of the trim strip and fold it inside to cover the tops of the woven strips.
Adhere the handle to the inside of the basket to complete it.
Add some stamped elements and a bow to embellish. Fill with candy or gifts and share for a fun Easter treat. I hope you have fun with this!
You can download the PDF of instructions here. This process video walks you through the steps as well.
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I completed this layout during my most recent Scrapbook with me event and wanted to share it with you here. We have been dealing with some medical issues with my youngest daughter and during a recent doctor appointment she passed out cold after having blood drawn. A very scary thing to see happen and I am glad she is ok but knew I needed to scrapbook this event as I know I am not always that good about scrapbooking the not-so-good things that happen in our lives.
This 8 1/2" x 11" layout is based on this 12" x 12" sketch from Scrapbook Challenges I found on Pinterest.
The papers are from the March/April Mix In Paper pack. I love how versatile the Mix In papers are that they can be used on their own as well as with the other paper collections from the catalog. The title was stamped using Sundance Exclusive Inks and the Simple Serif Uppercase Alphabet set on die cut pieces cut using the Simple Serif Uppercase Thin Cuts set.
I like added some dimension to my layouts so I used 3-D Foam Tape to lift up the ends of the banner strips as well as the title. I also added some machine stitching along the tops of the banner strips. I added some sequins from my stash along with a wooden heart that I sponged some Sundance ink onto.
I knew I wanted to tell the story in more detail so I created a pocket for a hidden journal box that I added a tab to the top of using the Tags & Tabs Thin Cuts set and reinforced using the mini stapler.
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Supplies list:
X9038 - Mix In Paper Pack (March/April) X9039 - Mix In Coordinating Cardstock (March/April) D1966 - Simple Serif Uppercase Stamp Set Z3760 - Simple Serif Uppercase Thin Cuts Z3726 - Tags & Tabs Thin Cuts Set Z6012 - Wood Hearts Z6521 - Sundance Exclusive Inks Z697 - Round Sponge
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I am excited to finally get around to starting a scrapbook album for the various scrapbooking and cardmaking events I have been to over the years. I have had this project on the back burner for a long time and with continuing to do my Scrapbook with me events each week I am pretty caught up with my family albums so now is a perfect time to start this project. I am working my way back in time as I do these layouts. Here is the first layout for this album from last year's New England Scrappers Retreat.
This layout was based on this sketch from Scrapbook Challenges. I wish their website was still around but I can still find their sketches like this one on Pinterest.
I pulled out my stash of retired Documented papers and embellishments to do this layout. I added some of the chipboard pieces as well as some of the stickers and enamel dots. I die cut the title using the Block Alphabet and Block Numbers Thin Cuts sets.
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