lovely layers

I love layers. I don't generally go to crazy with the layers but I do really like the look. I created this look quickly I am pleased with the way it turned out.  I have so much patterned paper that I feel that I really need to use. Despite the fact that I purge on a regular basis....I still have too much. I admit that it is hard for me to part with some  of it, I have attachment issues:).  Creating layouts with layers is a great way to use that paper!

This paper is from Recollections and the brads are MME.  Thanks for stopping by and have fun creating!

two more for the road

A couple more layouts. My goal is to post every day. This will be for tomorrow.  Had fun with the title on this one. I think I may be getting the hang of this. Most of the papers on this layout are Heidi swapp. I also added a few brads (you know how I love brads).  Finally, I fussy cut some of the patterned paper. Always an inexpensive way to add a little fun!

 More Heidi swapp and whatever else I had laying around! To add a little extra touch I faux stitched around the edges. You will also notice I used a few different styles of paper tape and as always, brads. (somehow i switched the layouts. This mobile stuff takes a little getting used to.)
Thanks for stopping by & have fun creating!

first ever mobile post

Alright.  My first-ever post from my phone. I am hoping that this will help me be a little better about posting. love this layout of Evan from our camping trip. working on my titles and trying to make them a little better. For some reason I struggle with titles.  I have so many different alphabet stickers...it is nice to be able to use them :)
have a great day and keep creating!

November already?

Well hello there. I have to admit that I have been lazy lately and posting most of my layouts to instagram via my phone. I have been neglecting this blog but I hope to change that soon. Working on Christmas cards and I think that we found a keeper. Just wanted to stop in and say hi and hopefully I will get much better at the blog thing! LOL

Hope to post a longer entry tomorrow. Till then, keep creating!

Back to the old routine!

 Well, one more day till school starts and we have to get back into the habits  of the old routine. The summer months always throw things off just a little. My days off are spent traveling to catch up with family members and squeeze in as much summer fun as possible! With all of the action going on it leaves little room for my blog. I have still been scrapbooking here and there though so I have a few layouts to share with you this morning.

 I was to the point that I had scrapbooked many of my more recent photos so I have been going old school. I have been enjoying the process of digging back into the archives and taking a trip down memory lane.

 Created a fun little cluster of embellishments. Always a great way to utilize my stash! I have products from Heidi Swapp, Recollections, MME etc.

 Here's a simple and sweet layout. Both of these boys are 8 years old now! Used some of the stickers from a giant sticker kit that I purchased on HSN several months back. I have really enjoyed the product, so thankful that I bought it. I also added a couple Basic Grey brads and several epoxy dots. Love those things for adding a little extra oomph to a layout!

 Most of the product on this layout is MME. I bought it right after this trip (about 7 years ago)! I also mixed in some newer MME product.

 The stickers are MRS Grossman  (yep, remember those) plus I added the epoxy heart to add some depth.

 Now these are more recent photos. Taken from our camping trip last weekend. That's one of the nice thing about summer...ample opportunity to take new photos! I hadn't developed pictures in a while so I have several hundred photos to keep my scrapping all winter long!

 Used odds and ends in an attempt to conquer my stash. The only problem is that even though I am using my stash I just keep buying more! I think that I foresee a freeze in my future! LOL

Another close up.
 Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to the coming months and getting back into the swing of things. Enjoy the process and happy scrapping!

A comfort zone

Many scrapbookers have a scrapping comfort zone. A fail proof formula that is tried and true. Over the years I have developed a style that I am comfortable with. A personal style that screams "Andi". I think that finding a personal scrapbooking comfort zone is essential. Must you remain in that comfort zone...of course not. But having a personal style or scrapbook zone that you are content with truly aids in the speed of your scrapbooking.  I generally tweak things here and there trying out new techniques every once in awhile, but for the most part I do what I like and I know. For example: I am a 4 x 6 scrapper. I rarely print different sized photos. Mostly because that is easiest for me and time is of the essence when it comes to my scrapbooking. I don't want to spend to much time negotiating print size and forecasting what sizes I am going to use. I do not plan my layouts that far in advance.

The Whole Gang

 I still really love washi tape. many may feel that it is passe but thankfully, I don't subscribe to that nonsense. I scrap what I love and with what moves and inspires me. Does that mean that I am going to be using items from my stash from several years ago? Yep, it sure does! The above layout was made with several scraps from my scrap drawer, The stickers are from HSN, the brads are MME and the puffy stickers are Me & My Big Ideas ( I found them on clearance at Micheal's).

 Here is a close up. I doodled a little on the sticker banner as well as the title sticker.

Bethany

 For this layout I dug way back and went through some of my really old paper. Not that anyone can tell...that is the beauty of a classic paper, it doesn't go out of style. I only buy products that I love. Products that I love are going to stand the test of time rather than the items are the hottest fads.

Close up: the letter stickers are MM, the brads & epoxy dots are MME.

Today Was A Good Day

The paper for this layout is Fancy Pants, the card stock Bazzill, the brads are Jillibean & MME, the epoxy shapes are MME, the chipboard is Heidi Swapp, puffy sticker is MAMBI and the other stickers are HSN.

Trust you inner artist. While I do not love every single layout that I complete, I really do like almost every single one. I think that is very important to garner satisfaction with each and every completed layout. Do I create layouts to get published...nope. I scrapbook for me first and my family runs a close second.

Thanks for stopping by and have fun creating!

Banner Love

I love creating banners and things for my home out of paper. I created this banner around Easter and I am so happy with the way it turned out.  I love the look of a simple banner and this was a great way to showcase several photos that were not going to be in my scrapbook. 

The nice thing about banners is that they are easy to change from season to season and they can cover any theme. They are easy to store and they are a great way to utilize paper scraps as well as that stash of embellishments that I have acquired over the years.

 Here is a close up: I stayed with the same color palette and added pops of color here and there.

 The kraft paper helped tie everything together and I was very liberal with the flowers and brads.

I have many other home paper projects that I have been wanting to try and I am hoping that with the summer months approaching  I will be able to create a few more.
Thanks for stopping by and have fun creating!