Double Page Layout Using Neutrals DSP Stack & Wallet Size Photos

Hi Everyone!

It's been a while since I've done a more traditional scrapbooking layout. I have a lot of duplicate photos left from other projects to use up, so I came up with the idea of creating a double page layout for each of my Grandchildren  in some the moments captured from their last visit.

I want to talk a little about choosing colours for your layout. Often people try to pick colours that are in the photos. There isn't anything wrong about that, and usually works just fine, but I want talk about complimenting colours in the photos. Choosing colours that are across the colour wheel from the dominate colour in the photo can do a lot to make you photos actually stand out more.

For this layout I chose brown to compliment and make the blue in the photos I chose, stand out more. If I had chosen blue colours, it would have looked great, but the brown makes the blue pop. What other colours do you know that would do the same thing?

The next two photos show each page on it's own so that you can see a few more details. If you want to see an even larger photo, click on it.  

I used some retired product in this layout, and the word strips are cut from non-SU DSP. The DSP had a design with sentiments in different sizes printed all over it, in different angles. I just had to cut them all out! I have more for of these for future layouts. I also used bits and pieces left over from Paper Pumpkin and other kits.Lets get away

Here's the second page.

Buy using mainly wallet sized, or photos cut down to wallet size, I was able to place then on strips that were 2 3/4" wide and the tops centered and punched with the 'Ornate Topper Punch'. I then snipped the top end pieces, that come from punching something wider than the punch, off. 

Anything that I used, and is not retired, you will find on the list below.

Thank you for coming by for a look today. Hope your day is a good one!

Happy Scrapbooking!

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English Garden Layout

I rarely get the chance to scrapbook, but had a hard time getting to sleep one night recently and decided to create a simple layout. I didn't quite finish it that night as I began to feel I could finally get to sleep. I finished it the next morning.

It's fun to be able to stamp when creating a layout, and that works well when you use one photo. I wanted this photo to be the only one on the page and printed it at 7"w x 5"h.

It's great that my daughter captured the splash of my grandson's rock throwing into the creek.

From this side view you can see that some of the items I stamped, I popped up. I used the Project Life Grid Cards for all of these. If you wish to know what stamp sets I used, check below.

Thank you for visiting today, and hope you'll stop by again tomorrow.

Happy stamping!

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3 Classes at the Scrapbook Parade Crop September 19th

Announcing 3 classes to be held at the Scrapbook Parade Crop on September 19th at the Langford Legion Hall.

Class #1

COTTAGE GREETINGS CARD KIT

Langford Legion Hall - 761 Station Ave.
Saturday, September 19th
10:00am - 12:00 noon
Kit Only - $28.00
Kit & Stamp Set - $48.00



This kit makes 15 cards: 5 each of 3 designs (Birthday, Thanks, & Congrats). Folded size is 5" x 5". The kit includes card bases, envelopes, silver foil envelope liners, die-cut paper & foil images, baker's twine, wood veneer sheets, enamel dots and Stampin' Dimensionals. A great set of cards to have on hand, or to give as a gift! All you have to do is Stamp your sentiments and assemble! I will have the stamp set there for you to use if you do not order the stamps. You will however, have to share.


YOU MUST REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE CLASS BY END OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH So that I can get the order in on time to arrive for the class. Thank you.

BRING TO CLASS - Scissors, double sided adhesive, and a mat to work on. If you order the stamp set and have the suggested colours for ink pads, please bring them along with clear stamp blocks. Ink Pad Colours - Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tangerine tango, Silver, & White

Class #2


ALL BOXED UP KIT

Langford Legion Hall - 761 Station Ave.
Saturday, September 19th
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Kit only - $22.00
Kit & Stamp Set - $38.00

This kit make 10 cute boxes measuring 4: x 2 5/8" x 2 1/8". Everything is included in this kit except for the stamp set which you can purchase in time for class, and I will also provide mine share in class.


YOU MUST REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE CLASS BY END OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH So that I can get the order in on time to arrive for the class. Thank you.

BRING TO CLASS - Scissors, double sided adhesive, and a mat to work on. If you are purchasing the stamp set you may also need to bring clear stamp bocks, stamp cleaner, and any of the suggested Ink Pad colours - Tuxedo Black Memento, Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Watermelon wonder, & White.

Class #3


Langford Legion Hall - 761 Station Ave.
Saturday, September 19th
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost - $50.00 (includes Moments Like These card kit, accessories, stamp set & 12 assorted pocket pages for pocket scrapbookers or 12 of 12 x 12 cardstock/Designer Series Paper for traditional scrapbookers)

This will be a great scrapbooking class for both pocket and traditional scrapbookers. I will have samples for both styles available for you to pick and choose from and which you can case (use for inspiration or copy). As soon as I have completed the samples they will be posted on the blog.

Get those Summer photos done before you end up with your Fall & Thanksgiving photos!
YOU MUST REGISTER AND PAY FOR THE CLASS BY END OF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH So that I can get the order in on time to arrive for the class.

BRING TO CLASS - scissors, adhesive tape, glue, glue dots, clear stamp blocks, Stamp cleaner, corner rounder if you wish, photo trimmer, and several photos. If you have any of the following ink pad colours, please bring them as well. I will also provide my ink pads for your use to share in class.
Tuxedo Black Memento, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, & White.


If you are interested in any of tese classes, please email me - sabradcreations@gmail.com

We'll have great fun, and I'll have prizes too! I'll also take any orders and book Stampin' Up parties too! Hope to see you all there! 

 

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More "Moments Like These" Project Life Layouts

I quickly put together more layouts using the new Project Life "Moments like These" Bundle. A couple are traditional on 12 x 12, and the rest are pocket scrapbooking. Using the kit, things come together pretty quickly if you don't do too much stamping and embellishing. Since I like embellishing and didn't much at all this time, I might go back to do that at another time.

This one is a traditional 12 x 12 on black.

As is this one.

This one is a double page pocket layout. I like taking a larger photo and cutting it up to fit in multiple pockets. 

At the next crop I go to, I will complete these with a little more embellishment. 

I must say that Project Life is a great time save for either style of scrapbooking!

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Moments Like These Project LIfe Layouts

I love the new Project Life Moments Like These Kit! You will find the bundle on page 51 in the new catalogue. I decided to create both the pocket scrapbooking layouts, and a traditional scrapbooking layout using this kit.

Let's have a look at the traditional double page layout first.

I used the star decorative mask on the black with Craft Whisper White ink, and then used a variety of card sizes from the "Moments Like These" card kit. I added some pieces I cut from scraps of the now retired "Basic Black" DSP, in all the layouts, as well. But you could also use the new "Everyday Chic" DSP (138445) in it's place.

I love that this kit uses the new In-Colours Mint Macaron and Watermelon Wonder. It was so easy to throw this together using the kit! And I did use some cardstock in those colours.

Now lets have a look at some pocket scrapbooking pages.

I did end up using additional Project Life stamp sets which you will find below.

Isn't my 3 1/2 month old grandson adorable?! These are photos taken over the past months showing his many faces. I get to meet him for the first time in November....

I forgot to do my journaling before taking the photo. I highly recommend using Project Life for your scrapbooking. It makes it so much easier to do, no matter what style of scrapbooking you prefer.

I also plan to have a class with this bundle in September.
Langford Legion Hall - 761 Station Ave.
Saturday, September 19th
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost - $50.00 (includes Moments Like These card kit, accessories, stamp set & 12 assorted pocket pages for pocket scrapbookers or 12 of 12 x 12 cardstock/Designer Series Paper for traditional scrapbookers)

Happy scrapbooking!

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 USE THE HOSTESS CODE
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