September 2024 Monthly Recap Layout

My next monthly recap layout features the Soda Pop collection from Close To My Heart and Stampin' Up. I loved working with the papers in this collection and they fit so well with the photos from September.

The inspiration for this layout came from this layout I found on Pinterest.

I converted the layout from 12" x 12" to 8 1/2" x 11".  I changed from 2 rows of photos to 1 row and modified the photo size to work with the layout size. The title was cut with my Circut. The embellishments and journal box came from the sticker sheet that coordinated with the Soda Pop collection.

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August 2024 Monthly Recap Layout

Another layout in my Monthly Recap series. I dug into my stash of 6"x6" paper pads for this one. I wanted to pull some fun colors and patterns to work with the pictures from August of this year. This sketch worked great with this paper size.

The inspiration for this layout came from this layout I found on Pinterest from Alison Davis. You can see this sketch and others here.

I converted the layout from 12" x 12" to 8 1/2" x 11". I also modified the photo sizing and number of photos to work with the new layout size. The stars were die cut using a set from my stash and the title was cut on my Cricut.

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Apple Pie Layout

Of course, after apple picking comes apple pie time. I usually make 2 pies each year - one for home and the other for my coworkers. Meghan is a great help when it comes to making the pies each year. For this layout I used some more of the Sweet Days of Autumn DSP and cardstock along with some dies from my stash.

The inspiration for this layout came from this layout I found on Pinterest from Even More Scrapping. You can see this sketch and others here.

I converted the layout from 12" x 12" to 8 1/2" x 11" and modified the photo sizing to work with the new layout size. I used leaf clusters die cut using the Autumn Leaves set instead of the 2 circle photos. The border was punched with a punch from my stash. I added some twine to give a little more interest and die cut the title using a set from my stash.

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Days to Remember Layout

Northborough holds an Applefest weekend every year in September. There are so many events that weekend to check out - 5K road race, street fair, farmer's market, barbeque, fireworks, etc... This year it was pretty rainy on Saturday but we still managed to check out as many events as possible.

The inspiration for this layout came from this layout from Even More Scrapping. You can see this sketch along with others here.

I converted the layout from 12" x 12" to 8 1/2" x 11" and modified the photo sizing to work with the new layout size. I challenged myself to use the September Paper Pumpkin kit for the layout. I like being able to use the supplies I get in this kit for other than intended uses. I did some tone-on-tone stamping of leaves on the background cardstock. The large "log" element was cut out of one of the card bases. The stickers for the title came from the Sweet Days of Autumn paper pack sticker sheet.

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Crisp Autumn Days Layout

We have been going apple picking at Tougas Farms close to every year since we moved to Northboro. We go there specifically so Meghan can get the Crimson Topaz apples they love and I can get some good ones for making apple pie (usually Cortlands). We decided to go this year during the week when it would be less crowded and both Meghan and Nicole wouldn't be at work. It was a perfect day and we had a great time! I pulled out papers, cardstock, and stamps from the Autumn to Remember Suite from Stampin' Up for this and love how it came out!

The inspiration for this layout came from this layout I found on Pinterest. 

I converted the layout from 12" x 12" to 8 1/2" x 11" and modified the photo sizing to work with the new layout size. The title and leaf embellishments were stamped using the Autumn to Remember stamp set. I inked the edges of the circles with Early Espresso Ink. I added some ribbon and dots to embellish the layout.

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Selfies Layout

This layout was done during Wednesday's Scrapbook with me event. I accidentally left my phone unattended during a recent event and came back to find about 20 of these selfies on my camera roll taken by Meghan and Nicole. I know I should be more careful but always enjoy seeing these fun pictures of my kids! I dug into my stash of the Soda Pop collection to create this,

The inspiration for this layout came from this layout I found on Pinterest. 

I converted the 12" x 12' 2-page layout to an 8 1/2" x 11" 2-page layout. I adjusted the paper sizing and photo sizing to work with the new layout size. The title was cut using my Cricut. The embellishments came from the sticker sheet from the Soda Pop collection along with elements from my stash.

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Halloween Card and Treat Holder

It's October now so time to get ready for Halloween. I enjoy this time of year and had fun working with the Stampin' Up Potions and Spells Bundle to create this card and treat holder. I usually give out treats to my coworkers for Halloween as we have a fun time celebrating the holiday where I work.

The card was inspired by this sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. You can see this sketch along with others here.

To make the card I used Basic Black as the base. I cut the Basic White layer and used a die from the Stylish Shapes set to die cut the circle from it. I took a piece of Smoky Slate, used the Exposed Brick embossing folder to emboss it and then went over the embossing with Tuxedo Black Ink. I die cut the cauldron, bubbles, and books then stamped them using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. They were colored in using Stampin' Blends. The spill over was die cut from the Festive Glimmer paper.

The treat holder was made by die cutting 2 cauldrons then taking a strip of 3" wide cardstock which I adhered between the 2 die cuts using Tear & Tape adhesive, I die cut and colored the embellishments for the treat holder as I did with the card and added them on both sides of the cauldron. This makes a cute and fun treat holder that is easy to make and embellish!

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