Shanna Noel introduced me to the Gratitude Documented project. Each day in November you document something you are thankful for - big or little. Since I'm struggling to find the positive in life lately, it seemed like the perfect project for me. So this weekend I spent some time pulling together a kit. (I have way too much pulled but editing to this point was tough enough)
I chose a Basic Grey Capture album for my project. I want a feminine feel for my project. And the decorative binding, dividers and pages are a perfect start. I love the variety of pages and page protectors you get in a Capture album.
The dividers and pages provided a starting point for my album, but this sheet of patterned paper from Printshop served as my true inspiration piece as I picked the rest of my supplies. I love the colors and soft feel to this paper - definitely feminine without being fussy.
Next I dug through my 6x6 paper to pull some sheets that might work. And I might have a 6x6 pad from Printshop on its way here for this project too.
Next I pulled some Project Life style cards - most of them are from Studio Calico kits.
Then came my favorite part of any project - embellishments! I started with washi tape and glitter tape because I thought it would be easy to choose.
Then two of my favorites - wood veneer and enamel dot style embellishments. Here's what I picked.
Next came stickers - I picked both dimensional stickers and traditional stickers and labels. I also tried to mix different manufacturers and lines to get an eclectic look.
And finally alphas - I tried for a variety of sizes, fonts and textures.
I chose a Basic Grey Capture album for my project. I want a feminine feel for my project. And the decorative binding, dividers and pages are a perfect start. I love the variety of pages and page protectors you get in a Capture album.
The dividers and pages provided a starting point for my album, but this sheet of patterned paper from Printshop served as my true inspiration piece as I picked the rest of my supplies. I love the colors and soft feel to this paper - definitely feminine without being fussy.
Next I dug through my 6x6 paper to pull some sheets that might work. And I might have a 6x6 pad from Printshop on its way here for this project too.
Next I pulled some Project Life style cards - most of them are from Studio Calico kits.
Then two of my favorites - wood veneer and enamel dot style embellishments. Here's what I picked.
Next came stickers - I picked both dimensional stickers and traditional stickers and labels. I also tried to mix different manufacturers and lines to get an eclectic look.
Then came tags, bags, envelopes and folders
And then there were some miscellaneous elements I just loved for this project - like the wood card from Studio Calico and the metal leaves from Freckled Fawn.
And no project is complete without diecuts and transparent elements. I picked a pack from Basic Grey's Mint Julep collection, Dear Lizzy Fifth and Frolic Chipboard and some chalkboard pieces from Studio Calico's Thataway collection.
And if that wasn't enough, I know I'll be digging into my stash for inks, sequins and other bits and pieces - I'm just not good at limiting myself when it comes to supplies.
I'm excited to get started with this project. I think its going to be a fun project to put together and really good for my outlook on life. Now, what to do with that album cover?
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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