Category Archives: 30 in 30 challenge

30 days, 30 layouts ends today. And I did it! I was getting a little nervous there for a while when I got a little behind, but I pulled up my socks and finished on time. I’ll be sharing them over the next little while. Don’t want to overwhelm you with them all at once. 🙂

If you’re looking for a challenge, I highly recommend it. It was fun, challenging and I got to explore and try out a lot of ideas I’ve had waiting for “someday”. I think I’m back to being hooked on scrapbooking and while I won’t be creating one a day, I’m sincerely aiming for 3-5 a week.

Here’s a couple I finished up last week…

Little One

This page uses the upcoming Kioshi line from Basic Grey. I adore the beautiful soft colors. The pictures are of a friend’s little girl that I took at the beach. Isn’t she the sweetest?

Cobourg

Last year while hubby was working out of town for 7 months, we went to visit him for a short overnight stay. It was a wonderful way to break up the long week and we’d love to go back again…the harbour is beautiful. I used the Hambly Screen Prints paper as inspiration for the layout and punched the photos and other papers with a Spellbinders circle die. A few rub-ons and embellies finished it off.

Happy Saturday!

It’s Valentine’s Day. I wish you all a good one with those you love. We don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in a big way here. It’s more of a family day rather than just a couples day. The little boys have so much fun with it. I prefer to think of every day as a celebration of love. Today I have a love-themed layout to share with you today. It’s interesting to pair up an old photo with some brand new Basic Grey Cappella paper. It actually won’t be released until April but I was lucky enough to get my hands on some. It was SO easy to work with.

Today is not only Valentine’s Day but it’s also my “blog-a-versary”. It’s hard to believe three entire years have passed since I started blogging. It’s interesting to look back and see the creative journey. There’s been lots of changes, and lots of things to learn and some wonderful opportunities and friends. I’m grateful for it all and am so grateful for all the people who stop by and visit. I have a little something to share so be sure to stay with me for a minute.

love. our day.

I thought this layout would be a good one to share for Valentine’s Day. Even though I didn’t get to CHA, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a little bit of Cappella, the beautiful wedding line from Basic Grey to be released in April. It is so totally gorgeous and easy to work with and so classy too. I can’t wait to scrap more of my wedding photos with it. I know, it’s been twenty years but I’d still love to create an album of our special day.

Quick Tip: To make an old photo look more classic and timeless…change it to black and white.

And as for something to share…I just have to give away a few more stamps and a little paper. My favorite things. Baby Dear is the stamp set that I truly love the best so I thought I’d share it with you today. Thanks so much for stopping by to read my blog and for your support. I truly appreciate each one of you. Whether you’re a new reader or an old friend, say hello in the comments below for a chance to win. Comment before 11 pm EST Tuesday February 16. I’ll be randomly drawing a number from the entries to receive the goodies. Good luck!

1. Baby Dear Rubber Stamp Set by Cornish Heritage Farms
2. Origins 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey
3. Sugar Rush 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey

Have a wonderful day!

I have a fun layout to share with you today. Another one of my 30 in 30. This was number 5. I just adore these photos of child #4. I took these backlit photos while practicing for a photography class last year. I really need to get practicing more as I have a long way to go. And please note…he is NOT wearing lipstick. I’m not quite sure why the photo of this layout makes his lips appear so red. Crazy huh?

I also have a confession to make. I’m now four days behind on my 30 in 30 challenge. I’m trying to get back on track today but it’s a busy week for me, at home as well as designing, so wish me luck! I don’t want to flake out half way through.

Supply List: Lil’ Man patterned paper and chipboard by Cosmo Cricket, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Binding Edge Punch by EK Success, Maya Road Journaling Sheer, ric rack by Creative Impressions,  Prima Galaxy Stars, Spellbinders Nestability Circle Die

I’m off to tackle my to do list. What’s on yours?

A couple more of my 30 in 30 scrapbooking layouts to share today. These ones were done for Kelly at the Keep in Touch Card shop. She sent me some gorgeous goodies and I had lots of fun playin. The kit she sent was so yummy that I used up almost every scrap. You may notice that some of the same papers make an appearance on both layouts as well as the cards I shared with you the other day on the Card Blitz post.

I do have a card to share today as well but it’s on the blog at Every Thing Creative with a quick and easy printing technique.

This design uses a simple grid layout with word stickers for my journaling.

This layout is a wild mix of color to imitate the photo and to emphasize the playfulness.

I’m hoping to get back on track with my scrapbooking today. It’s been a crazy week and all of a sudden my working ahead status turned into some serious catching up!

Have a wonderful day!