We had computer problems for most of the last week. Today I'm "thankful" that those problems are resolved (especially since I'm so excited by all the sneaks for CHA). There are so many great new lines coming out. I loved all of Studio Calico's sneaks and already have a project in mind for the handbooks. I also loved things I've seen from Bo Bunny, MME, LYB, Simple Stories, Glitz, Crate Paper - the list goes on and on. I'm sure you all have your list of favorites too - am I missing some you think I should check out?
While our computer was out of commission, I did get to do some scrapping. Today I'm sharing a layout with pictures from last Thanksgiving that I am entering in the Artful Delight sketch challenge and Boys Rule sketch challenge. We celebrate Thanksgiving pretty quietly with my sister's family most years, and this year was no exception. The layout came together pretty quickly with a combination of Creative memories, Coredinations, and LYB products -- and some odds and ends from my stash.
The striped paper really brings it together and was a late addition from my scrap pile. Sometimes it pays to save those little odds and ends. The secret is keeping them organized so that they are easily used. I keep my scraps in an expandable file, sorted by color. Each time I finish a layout, I add the scraps to the file. When it seems to be getting really out of hand I go back through and "clean out." I try to look there first when I need a small piece for some cricut work, to mount a picture or just add a little something to a layout. Its a good source for small pieces when I am experimenting with layering too. Do you have good system for keeping and using your scraps?
While our computer was out of commission, I did get to do some scrapping. Today I'm sharing a layout with pictures from last Thanksgiving that I am entering in the Artful Delight sketch challenge and Boys Rule sketch challenge. We celebrate Thanksgiving pretty quietly with my sister's family most years, and this year was no exception. The layout came together pretty quickly with a combination of Creative memories, Coredinations, and LYB products -- and some odds and ends from my stash.
The striped paper really brings it together and was a late addition from my scrap pile. Sometimes it pays to save those little odds and ends. The secret is keeping them organized so that they are easily used. I keep my scraps in an expandable file, sorted by color. Each time I finish a layout, I add the scraps to the file. When it seems to be getting really out of hand I go back through and "clean out." I try to look there first when I need a small piece for some cricut work, to mount a picture or just add a little something to a layout. Its a good source for small pieces when I am experimenting with layering too. Do you have good system for keeping and using your scraps?
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Hi Julie - thanks for visitiing my blog and your sweet words :) I so hear you about the soccer LOs below. My 3 boys all play soccer too and I get really frustrated trying to think up new ways to scrap the inevitable red/black and white strips!! You have done a great job with yours - love the photos too :)
ReplyDeleteOh I k ow...I need to get a wish list of CHA goodness but then narrow it down! Beautiful layout!
ReplyDeleteWay to get some of those photos in order, love the stripped bits. Many thanks for joining us at Artful Delight.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great two-pager! I love the circle photos & the buttons...and the title is fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Artful Delight this month!
ReplyDeletegreat layout, love that you made it a double and that you added extra photos! Thanks for playing along at Boys Rule!
ReplyDeleteGreat job in combining the two sketches to make a double page spread! WTG!
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Fabulous 2 page layout! I love that you incorporated your scraps. Thanks for playing along with us at Artful Delight!
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