Styling

It is not often that I am able to used purple on a boys layout, but withe the purple drapes the boys wore during their professional haircuts was a perfect opportunity to use a favorite collection by Basic Grey from 2008, Euphoria. 

Euphoria was a collection I like so much I bought EVERYTHING!  Many elements show up on this page. 

• Spellbinders Labels Four Grand is used to die cut bracket shapes used in the background.
• Several papers from the collection are used in this layout: Elation, Frenzy, Trance, and Delirium.  This layout was completed in duplicate, so I was careful with the use of my papers.
• Sticker letters, Chip Stickers, and Buttons from the collection are used to complete the layout embellishments.
• I can never leave button holes empty, so white craft thread is used to tie up the buttons.
• All the edges are inked in Versa Magic Eggplant.  It helps to delineate and add depth to the page.  
• Journaling is completed in Zig Writer Orchid.  

Thanks for checking out this fun layout that documents one of the few times my boys had professional haircuts.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Birthday for Retro Rubber challenge

Retro Rubber Blog Challenge has a great new challenge to play along with for the next two weeks!

 

I keep a stash of left-over papers and such from scrapbook layouts, then when I need some inspiration I go through and have selections of papers that are already coordinated!  This also helps when I am short on time, or need a little push to get started with the creative process.  

In this case I used a few scraps from the Fancy Pants Designs Like Father Like Son collection. 

• One side of Little Tike is trimmed to fit the front of a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base.  
• The other side is die cut with My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Rectangles.  This is a die I just had to have during the Black Friday sales last year.  I love the extra little texture it adds to this card without over-powering the patterned paper.
• Light blue cardstock is stamped in Memento Paris Dusk with Ms. Sparkle & Co Happy Birthday purchased at Joanns in March of 2017.  This simple $1.99 has seen a lot of use!  It is then die cut with a smaller die from My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Rectangles. 
• I selected three button from my stash and threaded ribbon through one, craft thread through the second, and craft twine through the third. 

This card was quick and easy to create and has a nice masculine feel with the blues and greens.  Please do join us at Retro Rubber and create your own project that includes buttons and bows!  Remember to use a stamp that is at least a year old and include the age, and only enter up to ten challenges including ours.  

Fourth Grade Memories

If you have been scrapbooking for awhile like I have, you undoubtedly have a few page kits in your stash.  I've made it a goal to use up these wonderful gems, and here is an example that features a kit from embellish it! from 2013 with a few changes.

• The kit features Simple Stories 24/7 including Red Tweed Calendar, Good Stuff, and Journaling Card Elements.
• The Journaling Card Elements are trimmed apart and used as embellishments through the layout.
• Cast Away Lazer Cork "Memories" was part of the kit, as were the mini film strip, twine and buttons.  I used the twine on one of the journal card elements that is cut apart into journal strips.  I also added some red craft thread to the buttons for little bows.  I don't like empty button holes!
• The additional title words are DCWV Cork Stack die cut with Quickutz Frankie.
•  Another plus of journal cards?  They can be used to journal a layout!

This kit was designed for four photos, but with a little creative use of the journal card elements I was able to pull off a cohesive layout.  Another layout complete for my son's album!  Thank you for leaving a comment when you stop by, they are always encouraging!