Layout - Sibling Love

I'm sharing an update on a layout base that I did AGES ago, (we're talking 2010 here - Original Post), where I only made the basic background for the layout.  And while I LOVED the layout, until this point I never really had any pictures that I wanted to use it with.  In continuing my catch-up game for my daughter's baby album, I had these two memories printed of the first time my son met his new sister, and the first time he held her.  Originally I included these in her baby album in a 5x7 Becky Higgins page protector, and just slipped it into her album.  But when looking through old layouts that didn't have pictures yet, (of which I sadly have many), this one jumped out at me as an option.  

While different than something I might create now, I definitely loved how this layout ended up.  I was able to make a few additional embellishments to coordinate with those that were already on the page, and love that it is now tucked away in Miss Sophia's baby album.  <3 p="">

Supplies (all quite old - using up the stash!!)
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Kraft (I think now called Crumb Cake), Dusty Durango (Stampin' Up!)
Letter Stickers: Love Phrase (Recollections), tiny gold ones (unknown)
Stamps: Week in the Life 2014 (Ali Edwards)
Inks: Dark Chocolate (Papertrey Ink), Clear, Gold, and Bronze Smooch Spritz
Other: gold heart, antique gold brads (unknown), Date Stamp (Trodat), Early Espresso Stamoin' Write Marker (Stamping' Up!)


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Lisa

PTI Anniversary Celebration Day 6

Hello!

I LOVED the sketch challenges Papertrey Ink has issued today.  They are geared for cards, but I just loved this sketch for a single photo layout. 

This is how I put together my layout! This is the first baby layout I have done for our first little one.  Even thought we don't know if it is a boy or a girl, I LOVE blue, so blue it is!  haha!  I have been addicted to Shimelle Laine's youtube videos lately and she is alllllways sprinkling mists...love it!  So I sprinkled away...fun fun fun.  Anywhoo, hope you enjoy!

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry (Stampin' Up!), Stampers Select White (Papertrey Ink), Vellum
Patterned Paper: Stella & Rose (My Minds Eye), Off to School (Fancy Pants)
Images & Sentiments: Wonderful Words Additions, Baby Button Bits, Fillable Frames #10 (Papertrey Ink)
Die Cuts: Wonderful Words, Fillable Frames #10 (Papertrey Ink)
Inks: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry (Stampin' Up!)
Mists: Calico White, Calico Shine, Heirloom Blue (Studio Calico)
Label Sticker (October Afternoon), Butterflies (Jennie Bowlin), Glitter Thickers (American Crafts), Machine Stitching, Lace, Baja Breeze Stampin' Up! Seam Binding


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Lisa

PTI - Anniversary Celebration Day 4

Hello!

I have a quick card to share with you today!  This is day 5 of the Papertrey Ink Anniversary Celebration, and today's challenge is to incorporate one of the designers favourite colour combo's into a project.  I chose Ashley's colour combo (sooooooo gorgeous), and made this super simple thank you card.  Hope you enjoy!

Cardstock: Dark Chocolate, Kraft, Hawaiian Shores (Papertrey Ink), Pink (?)
Patterned Paper: 2008 Bitty Box Basics, 2009 Bitty Dot Basics, Pretty Pastels (Papertrey Ink), Yellow Gingham (My Minds Eye)
Die Cut: Island Floral (Stampin' Up! Bigz)
Sentiment: Happy Trails (Papertrey Ink)
Inks: Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate, Berry Sorbet, Lemon Tart, Hawaiian Shores, Toile Pink (Papertrey Ink)
Button: Lemon Tart Button Mix (Papertrey Ink)
Button Twine: Papertrey Ink

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Lisa

Big Idea Festival - Day 3

Hello!

For the next two weeks I am participating in the Big Picture Classes Big Idea Festival!! This is a free class with awesome inspiration offered each day by different people from the scrapping industry! So fun! Each day we are given a theme word to work with. Today's word was 'Less'. I chose to use the template they offered so I can have a consistent look with the mini book I will have created by the end of this week. Here is what I came up with.

Hope you enjoy!
Please leave a comment.  I love to hear from you!

Lisa

Big Idea Festival - Day 2

Hello!

For the next two weeks I am participating in the Big Picture Classes Big Idea Festival!! This is a free class with awesome inspiration offered each day by different people from the scrapping industry! So fun! Each day we are given a theme word to work with. Today's word was 'Wonder'. I chose to use the template they offered so I can have a consistent look with the mini book I will have created by the end of this week. Here is what I came up with.

Hope you enjoy!
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Lisa

Big Idea Festival - Day 1

Hello!
For the next two weeks I am participating in the Big Picture Classes Big Idea Festival!!  This is a free class with awesome inspiration offered each day by different people from the scrapping industry!  So fun!  Each day we are given a theme word to work with.  Today's word was 'Share'.  I chose to use the template they offered so I can have a consistent look with the mini book I will have created by the end of this week.  Here is what I came up with.

Hope you enjoy! 

Please leave a comment.  I love to hear from you!

Lisa

 

Teacher Appreciation Blog Hop

Welcome and thank you for joining us at Jen’s Craft Corner Teacher Appreciation Blog Hop!   You should have arrived here from www.beachcreationsforyou.blogspot.com .  If you just happened to stumble upon this hop, please be sure to go back to Jen’s blog so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects we have to share!

 Being a teacher myself, I definitely love today's theme!  There are so many teachers who work so very hard to help our kidlets get the most from their educational experiences!  It is great to show them a little love now and again!!  I have two quick and simple projects for you today.   Both can be made with kids (or without) and would definitely be appreciated by any teacher!!!  Hope you enjoy!

Bookmark

I used the reverse embossing/inking technique with this bookmark.  Using clear embossing powder I stamped the letter background, and then sponged the blue ink over top.  I love this technique as it always looks different and is impossible to mess up!  I have a great group of kids this year and we share a common interest/love of reading, so this gift is a bit after my own heart!!  

Note Card Set

I love having fun little note cards to send home with students, and thought these turned out really cute!  Super simple to put together as well!  

Thank you so much for joining us for today’s Teacher Appreciation Blog Hop!  Your next stop is www.my3escrapbooking.blogspot.com!  

Please leave a comment.  I love to hear from you!!

Lisa

Here is the lineup in case you get lost :)

www.jenscraftcorner.com 

www.jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com

www.amberscraftsandstuff.com 

www.beachcreationsforyou.blogspot.com 

www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com - YOU ARE HERE!!

www.my3escrapbooking.blogspot.com - GO HERE NEXT!! :)

www.wahoocrafts.blogspot.com

www.passionatecrafter.blogspot.com

www.stampinpearls.blogspot.com

www.Scraps4fun.com

www.sparkledmemories.blogspot.com

www.trace-elementz.blogspot.com

www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com/

www.vivienpapel.blogspot.com

www.creativeprincess-homemadehappiness.blogspot.com

Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge - Sentiments

Hello!

I am participating in Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday Challenge this week.  This is a new weekly challenge that will be hosted by Papertrey Ink every Monday featuring a new technique that we can try.  This week the challenge is to combine similar sentiments from various stamp sets to create a sentiment theme of sorts.  My Sister-in-Law has a birthday coming up, so I went with that theme as a starter.  She also LOVES pink so I incorporated that as well!!  Hope you enjoy!

Cardstock: Smokey Shadow, Simply Chartreuse, Raspberry Fizz (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: It's Official Paper Pad (Papertrey Ink)
Stamps: Around & About Sentiments, Birthday Bash Sentiments, Butterfly Kisses, Fillable Frames #1, Mixed Messages, Paper Tray, Pond Life Sentiments, Round & Round (Papertrey Ink)
Die Cuts: Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (Stampin' Up!)

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Lisa

Paper Playtime - Use a Clock, Ticket or Tag

Good Morning!

I have a submission for the Paper Playtime challenge this week.  The challenge is to use a Clock, Ticket, or Tag in your creation.  I used tags to make a Birthday Calendar mini book...and it looks like Queen Michelle and I had the same plan!!  Great minds think alike right?!  Hope you enjoy!

Shipping Tags: (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Wild Saffron (K&Co)
Cardstock: Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream (PTI)
Jumbo Brads: Antique Gold (SU!)
Stamps: Full Calendar (SU!)
Ink: Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Twine

Have a great day!
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Lisa

Black, Yellow and Cream!!! What a fantastic combo!

Hello!

I made a quick card yesterday with a few doses of inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches (sketch) and Davinie Fiero for Studio Calico (colour combo).

Cardstock: Vintage Cream, True Black (PTI), Crushed Curry (SU!)

Patterned Paper: The Mod Retro Stack (DCWV)

Stamps: Background Basics: Text Style (PTI), Vintage Vogue (SU!)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Ribbon: Vintage Cream Luxe Satin (PTI)

Die Cuts: Beautiful Wings Embosslits (SU!)

Have a great day!

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Lisa

Paper Bag Mini - August Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

Hello!!!

I am participating in the PTI August Blog Hop tonight, and the challenge this month is to incorporate a good old paper bag into our project!!  I created a super cute mini album (which has yet to be filled), along with a little keepsake packaging for it.  Both are made out of paper bags, and turned out just oh so cute!  Let me know if you want to see a video tutorial for this and I can make one for sure!!!

Packaging

Mini Album

Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores
Patterned Paper: Library Ledger, 2009 Bitty Dot Basics
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes, Pond Life, Little Lady, Text Style Backgrounds
Ink: Dark Chocolate, True Black (PTI), Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze (SU!), Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap (Tim Holtz Distress Ink)
Punch: Scalloped Scallop Border, Bracket Border, Medium Corner Rounder (EK Success), Threading Water Border (Fiskars)
Twine (PTI), Paper Bags, Hawaiian Shores Buttons (PTI)


Hope you enjoy!
Please leave a comment.  I love to hear from you!!

Lisa