Sunset Vibes Layout

I love walking the beach at sunset and seeing the colors over the horizon. We had a chance to do this while on the Cape for the weekend. We went to Breakwater Beach in Brewster and the sunset over the bay was beautiful! Used up some more of my Seas the Day scraps for this layout.

The inspiration for this layout came from this sketch from a challenge on Paper Bakery. You can see this sketch along with others here.

I converted the sketch to 8 1/2" x 11" to work with the size I use for my albums. I changed the photo sizes to work with the changed layout size.  I changed up the sizing and number of horizontal strips a bit as I used 2 Zip Strips in the layout which were shorter than the ones in the sketch. To make the title I used a piece of White Daisy cardstock which I colored using Triblend Markers to create the sunset/ombre effect. I then die cut the letters out using the Simple Serif Uppercase Alphabet set.

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Chatham Layout

Mike and I took a scenic drive down to Chatham while on the Cape for the weekend. Our first stop was at the Chatham Lighthouse before we headed down to the center. I had not been to this area in a very long time so it was great to see it again and remember past times there.

The inspiration for this layout came from this sketch from Inspired to Scrap. You can see this sketch along with others here.

I converted the sketch to 8 1/2" x 11" to work with the size I use for my albums. I changed the photo sizes to work with the changed layout size.  I changed the placement of the journaling and die cut the title using the Simple Serif Uppercase Thin Cuts set. The pattern papers and embellishments all came from the Seas The Day collection I am using for these layouts.

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P-Town Layout

Mike and I had a blast wandering around Provincetown while on the Cape for the weekend. I loved all of the eclectic shops and restaurants! It was a beautiful sunny fall day and perfect for wandering around on the Cape.

The inspiration for this layout came from this sketch from Page Maps. You can see this sketch along with others here.

I converted the sketch to 8 1/2" x 11" to work with the size I use for my albums. I changed the photo sizes to work with the changed layout size. I liked the minimal use of patterned paper on this layout and kept with just 2 patterns which really enhanced the photos. The title was stamped using an alphabet set from my stash and I added the faux-stitching around the border using a ruler and both a white gel pen and black pen. The pattern papers and embellishments all came from the Seas The Day collection I am using for these layouts.

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Wine Time Layout

The next layout from our Cape Cod Weekend is this one from our visit to Truro Vineyards. It was nice to do a wine tasting there and we loved the different varietals they offered. My favorite was a nice red blend and they even had a cranberry red wine with a bottle in the shape of a lighthouse.

The inspiration for this layout came from this sketch from Cindy's Stamping Corner. You can see this sketch along with others here.

I converted the sketch to 8 1/2" x 11" to work with the size I use for my albums. This worked well to use up some of the scraps of the Seas The Day collection I am using for these layouts. I adjusted the photo width for the new layout size but kept the height the same. The title was die cut using the Simple Serif Uppercase Alphabet Thin Cuts set and the rick rack piece was cut using a border punch from my stash. I added some die cuts and enamel dots from my collection to embellish the layout.

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Joyous Hanukkah Card and a Sketch Challenge

Finished up working on my holiday cards today with this card for my friends who celebrate Hanukkah. Had fun working with the Joyous Hanukkah stamp set that is part of the November/December catalog along with a retired embossing folder to create this.

The inspiration for this card came from this card sketch challenge from Freshly Made Sketches. You can see this sketch along with others here.

I embossed a piece of White Daisy cardstock using the retired Stitched Circles embossing folder, then inked the edges using Sapphire Exclusive Ink and a dauber. I stamped on the Sapphire strip with the Sapphire ink to create a tone-on-tone pattern. I stamped the menorah image using Intense Black Exclusive Ink and then colored in using Triblend markers. I added some shimmer to the candle flames using Platinum Stickles.

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Supplies list:

C1998 - Joyous Hanukkah Stamp Set

X254 - White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack

Z2848 - Sapphire Exclusive Ink

Z4189 - Intense Black Exclusive Ink

Triblend Markers

Z3787 - Platinum Stickles Glitter Glue

Nauset Layout

I completed the next layout from our Cape Cod weekend during Wednesday's Scrapbook with me. I am still working with the retired Seas the Day collection for this series of layouts. 

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

I converted the sketch to 8 1/2" x 11" to work with the size I use for my albums. I changed the picture size and number of pictures to work with the changed layout size. I substituted some die cut waves strips for the bottom strips on each page. I moved the title to fit better with the changed layout. The stickers and acrylic hearts came from the scrapbook workshop kit. The acrylic letters came from my stash.

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Blessings Layout and Paper Saving Techniques

I created this layout featuring the Evergreen collection for a class I taught at a recent Ready Set Crop retreat weekend. I did this class to teach the layout as well as to teach a few techniques to the group.

The inspiration for this layout came from the Silver Bells Scrapbooking Workshop. This was the first thing I taught in the class - how to reuse an existing workshop and change it to work with a different collection. I always advise people to make sure to download the cardmaking and scrapbooking workshop directions from Close To My Heart during each catalog as these workshops are a great source of inspiration for other projects.

The second thing I taught was to look at the workshop directions and see if there are some ways to save paper when you cut the pieces out. For this one we saved paper in three ways:

1. The large background matted piece on the left hand page is cut from 1 10" x 10" piece of patterned paper and one 10 1/4" x 10 1/4" piece of cardstock. I changed this to 2 4" x 4" pieces of patterned paper and 2 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" pieces of cardstock. I cut each of these squares along the diagonal into 4 triangles. These triangles were then placed 1" in and 1" down (or up) from the edges of the base page.

2. The 3 vertical strips on the right page are cut from cardstock at 2 3/4" x 11". What I did instead was to cut 3 pieces that are 2 3/4" x 1 1/4" and 3 that are 2 3/4" x 1 1/2".  The 1 1/4" pieces I used at along the top and I dovetailed the 1 1/2" pieces and used them along the bottom.

3.  I used a technique called "gutting" on the 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" cardstock mat on the left hand page. To accomplish this what you do is basically cut out the inside of a piece of cardstock using your trimmer or a ruler and craft knife to create a frame. What I did was align the edge of the cardstock up on the 1/2" line on my trimmer and using the cutting blade cut from the 1/2" mark to the 7 3/4" mark - as shown.

Once you cut one side, rotate the cardstock 90 degrees and repeat this cut 3 more times. Once complete you will have a "frame" with the center of the piece that you can use for another project. We used this piece for the 4 1/4" x 6 1/4" photo mat on the right hand page.

To complete the layout I added some pieces from the Evergreen Digital Art Collection I cut with my Cricut along with some elements stamped using the Evergreen Scrapbooking Stamp Set.

I hope you like this layout. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies list:

X7299B - Evergreen Paper Pack

X7299C - Evergreen Coordinating Cardstock

D2198 - Evergreen Scrapbooking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts

X7299E - Evergreen Digital Art Collection

Z6573 - Acorn Exclusive Inks

Z6540 - Pine Exclusive Inks

Z6504 - Sage Exclusive Inks

Z2831 - Charcoal Exclusive Inks