December My Creative Scrapbook Layouts

 Hello everyone!

I am really excited to share my layouts with the My Creative Scrapbook December Main kit. This gorgeous kit features the Crate Paper Mittens & Mistletoe collection, a Vicki Boutin stencil, and cut files from PearTree Cut Files.

1. My first layout Merry, Merry focuses on the green pattern papers. I decided to scrap an older wintery photo of my daughter with her Great Pyranees dog Sue. The photo pairs well with the tree pattern paper. Tree farm photos would go really nice with this pattern paper as well.  I added a canvas flair from Scrappin Happy Studio in my floral cluster.

Here is a sneak peek....

You can see the layout in it's entirety in my YouTube process video here ...

2. Let's Get Cozy focuses on the red pattern papers in the collection and that amazing Vicki Boutin Stencil. This one has a photo of my daughter baking up some Christmas cookies, what could be cozier than that? You can find more amazing flare from Scrappin Happy Studio on this layout.

Here is a sneak peek....

You can see the layout in it's entirety in my YouTube process video here ...

3. I Believe is my third layout and it uses one of the PearTree Cut files and the monthly sketch by Laura Whitaker.

Here is my take ...

4. Christmas Traditions uses another of the PearTree Cut files as well as that Vicki Boutin stencil again this time using blues and greens. I couldn't resist staging this photo so I could scrap our newest addition to the family Allie.

Please check out all the kits from My Creative Scrapbook here... https://linktr.ee/MyCreativeScrapbook.

Thanks so much for stopping by
~Marcia

March Main Kit from My Creative Scrapbook

 Hello friends!

I apologize, I am slow to share my scrapbook layouts created with the March Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook. This gorgeous kit features the Maggie Holmes Market Square collection. With all Maggie Holmes collections, there are always pretty floral pattern papers perfect for fussy cutting. 

This first layout contains a photo of my new niece and nephew. I love how big he is smiling here.

I have a YouTube video of this layout here ...

With all the buildings in the collection, I was inspired to create a layout documenting the best breakfast I have ever had on our Paris travels.

More fussy cutting flowers on this layout of my son and his girlfriend attending a wedding in beautiful Northern Minnesota. I even managed to use the stamp set included in the kit.

I love these photos of my daughter and her boyfriend horseback riding in Montana when visiting friends there. This was a great opportunity to use all those animal chipboard and die cut pieces. I think that piglet is my favorite! The cut file I used is included with your kit subscription and is from PearTree Cut Files.

You can catch the YouTube layout here ...

Thanks so much for stopping by.

~Marcia

November Layouts with the My Creative Scrapbook Main Kit

 Hello blogging friends!

I can't wait to show you what I created with the November Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook. This gorgeous kit featured the Crate Paper Busy Sidewalks collection and cut files from PearTree Cut Files. 

Layout 1 is based on the monthly My Creative Scrapbook sketch by Laura Whitaker. I recently purchased some new Vicki Boutin stencils from her Warm Wishes collection and couldn't wait to make a snowy scene on a layout with it. So easy to do with Vicki Boutin's iridescent glaze. 

Here is the sketch which I followed pretty close. I love the banner I added. It gives it a touch of whimsy. These are older pics of my son. He used to be such a ham for the camera.

Catch my YouTube process video here to find out how to make it and see more detailed pics.

Layout 2 my focus was on using these beautiful fussy cut flowers from the poinsettia pattern paper. and this Cozy Little Christmas cut file from PearTree Cut files that is included in a kit subscription. This photo is a more recent one of my daughter and her dog Nana. I love it for this title because they are wearing matching Sherpa sweaters.

Catch my YouTube process video here to find out how to make it and see more detailed pics.

Layout 3 features our dog Princeton enjoying his Christmas present, a very large bone. The gifts on the pattern paper was very fitting as were the tags. This cut file is another from PearTree Cut Files and included in the kit subscription. 

Sorry no YouTube process video for this one. (yet)

Layout 4 I was determined to use that black cat all wrapped up in Christmas lights. I snapped this selfie of my favorite kitty Spook in my lap last Christmas and knew it would be the perfect photo! I used lots more poinsettias here as I still had a lot left over and yet another cut file from PearTree Cut Files.

This layout has a YouTube process video for you to see how it came together as well as more detailed pics.

Here are my affiliate links in case you are interested in purchasing the products I used. Clicking on the affiliate link provides me with a small commission from the seller at no extra cost to you.

Supplies

My Creative Scrapbook Kit Club ... http://mycreativescrapbook.com/​​ PearTree Cut files ... https://www.peartreecutfiles.co.uk/

Crate Paper Busy Sidewalks collection - http://shrsl.com/38pbw
Vicki Boutin's Let's Wander mixed media pad ... http://shrsl.com/2bkv4
Vicki Boutin Warm Wishes set of 3 stencels – http://shrsl.com/38pc4
American Crafts Iridescent Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Creative FX Glaze - https://amzn.to/3f45p46
American Crafts Vicki Boutin Palette Knife - http://shrsl.com/2nugb
Fineline glue bottles - https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx
Cutter bee Scissors - https://amzn.to/2YdgXei
BowEasy - https://amzn.to/3eYpZmh Thickers Alphabet Alignment Guide - http://shrsl.com/38pmq
Scrapbook.com Pops of Color - http://shrsl.com/38pml
Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat ,Black - https://amzn.to/2BamtXJ
Silhouette Cameo 4 - https://amzn.to/3ddGqeU

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend.
~Marcia

Create Memories - International Scrapbook Day

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I am so happy to be participating in the International Scrapbook Day festivities over at Scrapbook.com. They sent me a bunch of fun items available in the scrapbook.com store and I created this layout.

I used the Maggie Holmes Sweet Story pattern papers. One of those pattern papers has bows. I used an exclusive scrapbook.com stencil called Little Bows and lots of scrapbook.com hybrid inks and distress inks to create a colorful bow pattern.

The eye-catching thing about this layout though is that awesome ice cream cone! When I saw the scrapbook.com 3.5"x 8.5" Sherbet Cardstock pack I immediately wanted to create a slimline card with all those yummy sherbet colors. My Mom's birthday is coming up and I needed a card. I ended up creating two so I could use one on my layout. I created the scoops using an old Top Dog die I had, but there are similar dies available at scrapbook.com. I didn't have a cone die so the cone is cut from a Silhouette cut file. There is a sentiment stamp set called Sunshiney Days that I used to stamp Live Colorfully. 

I created a YouTube video as well. Check out the scrapbook.com YouTube channel to watch it.

Scrapbook.com has loads of great sales going on! Everyday there is a new freebie too just for making a purchase. Go check it out and be sure to stop back every day!

Supplies:
Maggie Holmes Sweet Story - http://shrsl.com/2xwtz
Scrapbook.com Little Bows Stencil - http://shrsl.com/2xwuc
Scrapbook.com Sunshiney Day Sentiment Stamps - http://shrsl.com/2xwuk
Scrapbook.com Sherbet Smooth Cardstock -  http://shrsl.com/2xwup
Scrapbook.com Hybrid Inks - http://shrsl.com/2xwv1
Distress Inks - http://shrsl.com/2xwvd
Scrapbook.com Sponge Daubers - http://shrsl.com/2xwwq
Pops Of Color (Bubblegum, Orange Sherbet) - http://shrsl.com/2xwvq
My Colors Cardstock Smooth 12 x 12 White  Cardstock - http://shrsl.com/2xww7
Neenah Solar White 8.5” x 11” paper pack - http://shrsl.com/2jrt0

Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Marcia

December Daily Memorydex Prep

Hello blogging friends!

I wanted to try something different this year to document my December memories. A Memorydex spinner would enable me to add multiple cards to document a day if needed, or just one for days when not so much is happening. I can add photo cards, journaling cards, or just cards with paper and embellishments. It's totally flexible. Scrapbook.com has these exclusive pretty blush Heidi Swapp Memorydex spinners and they are on sale now! 

Even better, there are coordinating dies and a punch so you can turn photos, papers, die cut ephemera into memorydex cards easily. I've been prepping by getting a few cards ready in advance. I'm using the Crate Paper Hey Santa collection, coordinating cardstock, as well as some other paper and embellishments in my stash.

Of course, I sneak cut files in whenever I can. I love adding filler cards that you can see through. I made these snow globe cards with a Jillibean Soup cut file, transparency paper, and sequins.

Please check out my YouTube video to see how I put these together.

I'll share more cards soon. 

SUPPLIES:

Heidi Swapp Memorydex and coordinating dies - http://shrsl.com/2n31y Crate Paper Hey Santa - http://shrsl.com/2n325

Check out SpiegelMom Scraps for the prettiest sequin mixes.

I used transparency that I found at an office supply store.

Jillibean Soup cut files are available in the Silhouette Store.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great week!

~Marcia

New Beginnings Together - PageMaps

 Hello blogging friends!

I can't believe its already November! That means the new PageMaps sketches are live! Becky's sketches are sure to inspire you to get out some paper and glue again. Here is the sketch I used.

Today I am scrapping a photo of my daughter Colette and her dog Sue. They recently moved to Colorado and love it there. One of their favorite things to do is get out and hike on one of many trails in the mountains. Here they are visiting Eldorado Canyon. I love that big smile on that dog's face!

I used the gorgeous new Crate Paper Marigold collection by Maggie Holmes. The little woodland creatures were perfect to add as embellishments. Here are some close-ups. This deer is so adorable. I wish just the deer was sold in packs, I would use them all the time.

Here you can get a glimpse of the mixed media background I created with spray mist as well as more beautiful embellishments.

Fussy cut flowers add a touch of femininity and softens the look. 

I have a new YouTube process video available for this layout. I would love it if you would watch.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Below are my affiliate links. I earn a commission from purchases but products do not cost you any more than the normal prices.

Supplies:
Crate Paper Marigold collection - http://shrsl.com/2laxc

Fineline glue bottles - https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx

BowEasy - https://amzn.to/3eYpZmh

Cutter bee Scissors - https://amzn.to/2YdgXei

Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat ,Black - https://amzn.to/2BamtXJ

Have a great week!

~Marcia

New Home - My Creative Scrapbook

 Hello blogging friends!

I am sharing my second layout with the October Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook. This gorgeous kit is full of the Crate Paper Fresh Bouquet and Heritage collections. Also included in the kit subscription is access to these awesome cut files from PearTree Cut Files. One of the cut files was 'Stay Home', but I wanted to tweak it and remove the Stay, replacing it with 'New' so I could document my son's latest move. I opted to use stickers for the 'New'. I used the October sketch as well. Here is how it turned out...

I used a grey cardstock background. I thought it would offset the title nicely. It also makes me think of the grey walls in their new place. I backed the title with pattern papers.

Tucked around my title are more of the fussy cut flowers I used in my first layout.

The Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, ... notecard in the ephemera pack and one of the tags were the perfect things to layer underneath my photo. I love that 'Happy Together' ephemera piece. I added black machine stitching for texture.

This truly is one gorgeous kit! Want to watch my process as I created this layout ....

Supplies:

My Creative Scrapbook Kit Club ... http://mycreativescrapbook.com/mobile... PearTree Cut files ... https://www.peartreecutfiles.co.uk/ Below are affiliate links. I earn a commission on sales from these links and they do not add any cost to your purchase price.

Crate Paper Fresh Bouquet ... http://shrsl.com/2jk57 Crate Paper Heritage ... http://shrsl.com/2jk5b Fineline Glue Bottles ... https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx

Fineline Glue Bottles ... https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx

BowEasy - https://amzn.to/3eYpZmh

Cutter bee Scissors - https://amzn.to/2YdgXei

Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat ,Black - https://amzn.to/2BamtXJ

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

~Marcia

Me You Us Together Always - My Creative Scrapbook

Hello blogging friends!

I am sharing my first layout with the October Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook today. This gorgeous kit is full of the Crate Paper Fresh Bouquet and Heritage collections. Also included in the kit subscription is access to these awesome cut files from PearTree Cut Files. I gravitate toward big titles always for my first layout with a kit and used one of those cut files to create this...

I am still not sure about my mixed media background. I love that it seems to extend the photo and show off those fall colors. But part of me thinks too messy.

I love how I photoshopped this photo. I added lots of fussy cut flowers on this layout. The Fresh Bouquet ephemera die cuts include transparencies like this quote I stitched onto my photo and how cute is this chipboard sticker bunny. Here is a closer look at the title work.

This truly is one gorgeous kit! Want to see my process as I created this layout ....

Supplies:

My Creative Scrapbook Kit Club ... http://mycreativescrapbook.com/mobile... PearTree Cut files ... https://www.peartreecutfiles.co.uk/ Below are affiliate links. I earn a commission on sales from these links and they do not add any cost to your purchase price. Crate Paper Fresh Bouquet ... http://shrsl.com/2jk57 Crate Paper Heritage ... http://shrsl.com/2jk5b Fineline Glue Bottles ... https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx Lindy’s Stamp Gang Magical Jar Set, Jingle Bells - https://amzn.to/2AUrD9S Lindy’s Stamp Gang Magical Jar Set, Tres Chic - https://amzn.to/3nxcVJZ Cutter bee Scissors - https://amzn.to/2YdgXei Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat ,Black - https://amzn.to/2BamtXJ

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend!

~Marcia

Castle Neuschwanstein - PageMaps

Hello blogging friends!

I am so excited to share the newest PageMaps sketches for June! I chose to do the two page layout again. I know ... but two page layouts are the best for vacation photos I really want to scrap! These photos were from our excursion to Castle Neuschwanstein in Bavaria Germany. Truly amazing!!! Imagine living in the foothills of this fairytaile castle. I used the gorgeous Crate Paper Heritage collection by Maggie Holmes.

and here is the sketch ...

Rather than walk up the mountain, my daughter and I took a horse and carriage most of the way up. We knew our feet would be killing us after the walking tour plus hike back down the mountain. It just added to the whole fairy tale experience. I love the chipboard embellishment pieces in this collection.

Since my Silhouette Cameo died, I've been fussy cutting flowers from pattern papers to layer instead. Yes, it takes more time. Get yourself a pair of really sharp cutter bee scissors if you want to attempt it. It is worth it! See the Tim Holtz transparent negative strip added under the photos. That's been in my stash forever.

I used some Thickers for my title. These have a little gold in them, perfect for the pattern papers.

Since I did not have the Heritage collection die cut ephemera pack, I went through my stash (Flourish, Bloom, and Carousel) looking for anything swan related. This is the swan castle (new swan castle) for a literal translation. Did you know swans appear in almost all of these Maggie Holmes collections?

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Please go check out the other PageMaps sketches. And stay tuned for more inspiration coming soon!

Supplies:

Maggie Holmes Heritage Collection +

Tim Holtz Film Strip -  https://amzn.to/2zf5frm

Cutter bee Scissors -  https://amzn.to/2YdgXei

Myrtle Beach - JustNick Studios

Hello blogging friends!

I was inspired by some of Nicole's newest cut files in the JustNick Studios online store to scrap some summer beach photos. While vacationing in Myrtle Beach, I loved getting up before the sun and walking along the beach looking for shells and watching the sunrise. I used the Crate Paper Sunny Days collection by Maggie Holmes.



I love the new Beach Sand Surf title cut files. I backed the Beach one to have some beach sand on the bottom half by adding some torn kraft cardstock.



I added some PinkFresh Studios alpha stickers for the Myrtle part of my title. It was fun to embellish my title with stickers.

The Sunshade Background is a great way to add warmth to your summer layouts with those big sun rays. I did some machine stitching on the rays to add some texture.

Here are the digital cut files I used today ...

Here is my YouTube Process Video ...

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a great week.