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

October layouts with the My Creative Scrapbook Main Kit

 Hello everyone!

I am going to try something different since I am having a hard time keeping up with my blog posts. Instead of posting one project at a time, I am going to share all of my My Creative Scrapbook October layouts in a single post. At least this way you will get to see more content.

The October Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook featured the gorgeous Peaceful Heart collection by Jen Hadfield for American Crafts. The kit subscription includes amazing cut files from PearTree Cut Files each month. In addition to that, a sketch for the month by Laura Whitaker is sure to inspire you to want to dive right into your kit.

My first layout Chapel On The Rocks was also my PageMaps layout this month. This beautiful church is located in the Rocky Mountains not far from Estes Park. If you are in the area you MUST stop to see this site!

Here is the sketch. Instead of using two smaller photos, I opted to use one large photo to showcase this photo.

The background paper is a mixed media sheet from a Vicki Boutin paper pad. I love how it brings out the colors in the photo.

My second layout features one of the cut files included in the kit subscription, a toadstool wreath. I used it to scrap another engagement photo of my niece. Lindy's Magicals were used to created this background. 

You can watch my YouTube Process video here ...

My third layout features another of the October cut files from PearTree Cut files; Pumpkin Spice And All Things Nice. I love my pumpkin spice coffee so this layout has my latest selfie. (and Yes, my hair has turned white over the last few years.)

Here is the link to the YouTube process video ...

Here is my final layout with the kit ... I could have kept on creating though as I have a lot of pattern paper and embellishments remaining. I used the sketch by Laura Whitaker and another engagement photo of my niece.

Here is the sketch ...

Here is my list of supplies with the affiliate links ...

My Creative Scrapbook Kit Club ... http://mycreativescrapbook.com/​​ PearTree Cut files ... https://www.peartreecutfiles.co.uk/ Supplies: Jen Hadfield Peaceful Heart - https://shrsl.com/371mz Lindy’s Stamp Gang Magical Jar Set, Jingle Bells - https://amzn.to/2AUrD9S American Crafts Vicki Boutin Palette Knife - http://shrsl.com/2nugb Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Application Machine Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/3hfhwx5 Bazzill Marshmallow—12x12 Cardstock | 100 lb Heavy White - https://amzn.to/2YqNFJD American Crafts Foundation mixed media paper - http://shrsl.com/2pjsa BowEasy - https://amzn.to/3eYpZmh Fineline glue bottles - https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx Cutter bee Scissors - https://amzn.to/2YdgXei Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat ,Black - https://amzn.to/2BamtXJ Silhouette Cameo 4 - https://amzn.to/3ddGqeU

American Crafts Cardstock - http://shrsl.com/2nugm

Thanks so much for stopping by

~Marcia

Adventure - PageMaps

 Hello blogging friends!

February is getting away from me ... I haven't posted my PageMaps sketch and layout yet. I chose a simple sketch and stuck to it very closely, just adding lots of fussy cut flowers to help embellish it. I used the beautiful Vicki Boutin Storyteller collection and mixed in a few Wild Honey embellishments from a past Vicki Boutin collection.

Here is the sketch I used.

While Storyteller isn't a travel collection, this background pattern paper reminded me of Paris. Since I miss traveling and can't wait to go on a new adventure I decided to dig out some photos I hadn't scrapped yet from my Europe 2018 trip with my daughter.

I love a gorgeous floral pattern paper that I can fussy cut! I even fussy cut the bird out from another Storyteller pattern paper.

Please check out my YouTube process video to learn more about it.

Supplies:

Vicki Boutin Storyteller - http://shrsl.com/2ror3 Vicki Boutin Wildflower and Honey - http://shrsl.com/2ror5 Neenah Solar White 8.5” x 11” paper pack - http://shrsl.com/2jrt0 Fineline glue bottles - https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx Cutter bee Scissors - https://amzn.to/2YdgXei

Thanks so much for stopping by.

~Marcia

Picture Perfect in San Francisco - My Creative Scrapbook

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I'm sharing my fourth layout with the beautiful January Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook. This awesome kit features the American Crafts Go The Scenic Route collection by Paige Evans. But did you know that each month you also get access to fabulous cut files from PearTree Cut Files? I used two more cut files on this layout, the Snowflake Heart and the Picture Perfect with Camera. I still hadn't used the Prima Color Spray that was included in the kit, so once again, I created a mixed media background with this spray. It's different from other spray mists I've used. I didn't soak into the paper right away as I expected. I used no gesso. It dried with this really cool shine and mottled effect. I added some blue spray mist splatters for interest.

I cut the picture perfect cut file out of black cardstock and backed it with pattern papers. It's an awesome cut file for travel photos. I am definitely going to use this one again to document another trip.

I cut the snowflake heart out from pattern paper. I love the variegated blue/green tones. I wanted to use a photo that complimented those colors. This one of my daughter from a trip to San Francisco was perfect. 

This chinatown mural is amazing! I matted the photo in multiple layers of pattern papers that help to emphasize those colors and tore the bottom edge.

I embellished with chipboard stickers, creating a triangle to draw the eye around my layout. The San Francisco colorful Thickers I pulled from my stash.

This was another really fun layout to create. You can watch my process here.

Supplies: American Crafts Go The Scenic Route collection - http://shrsl.com/2pizr Fineline glue bottles - https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx American Crafts Cardstock - http://shrsl.com/2nugm Cutter bee Scissors - https://amzn.to/2YdgXei Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat ,Black - https://amzn.to/2BamtXJ Silhouette Cameo 4 - https://amzn.to/3ddGqeU

Thanks so much for stopping by.
~Marcia

Baking Spirits Bright - PageMaps

 Hello blogging friends!

Have you seen the new December sketches from PageMaps. I love to work with Becky's sketches. Just looking at them jump starts my creativity! Here is the fabulous sketch I worked with this month.

I dragged my Christmas stash out recently and was horrified at how much there was. So this month I am stash bashing some old Studio Calico, Elle's Studio, and Simple Stories. I went through everything pulling out anything Candy/Christmas Baking related and putting a mini kit together from my stash. I really loved the reds and pinks in these Studio Calico papers and worked to keep my layout monochromatic. Here is what I ended up with.

This photo is from last year. My daughter Colette is living in Denver now and there will be no Holiday baking marathon for us this year. She cancelled her trip home for Thanksgiving and has to work on Christmas. I miss her, so that's why I gravitated to this photo to scrapbook this month I think.

If I am journaling it is most likely on a computer. I printed this out with my printer and then edged it with washi tape. It really adds to the theme.

I used sticker alphas ... no cut files on this layout at all! <gasp>

I need to make some cookies maybe to get me out of my holiday funk. These look really good.

I managed to put together a YouTube process video for this layout. Take a look. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it ...

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

~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

Changing Of The Guard - PageMaps

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I can't believe it is August already! That means it time for awesome new sketches from PageMaps. I wanted to scrap more vacation photos. If I can't take a vacation, at least I can try to finish documenting the last one I took, lol. Once again I selected the double layout to knock out more photos. Here is the sketch...

I thought this design would be perfect for my Changing of the Guard photos from my London trip with my daughter almost two years ago. Here is my take...

I found the Buckingham Palace paper at Scrapbook.com and bought it a while ago. By moving everything up just a little I didn't cover any of it up. For big eye impact, I thought it would be cool to use the Union Jack flag for my background. Not too hard to do in Silhouette Studio since it is just lines.

I found an older Teresa Collins travel collection in my stash with more blues and reds. I love when I can use my stash! Other embellishments are a mix. I did purchase some Scrappin Happy Studio Epoxy Flair just recently when she released a London set. I used three on this layout. There are some Paper House and Jolee's Boutique London layered stickers as well that I snagged at a craft garage sale. 

I could not believe the crowds that turn out to watch the changing of the guard! We arrived almost two hours early so we could take photos and get a good spot to watch everything from. The steps of the Queen Victoria Memorial were perfect, because it allowed us to sit and wait and it is directly across from the gates of Buckingham Palace.

I layered a couple tags and used stickers for my title. Again, I wanted to use Red and Blue. Bobbies were everywhere as well for crowd control. You see them in many of my photos as well.

It seems the British do everything with Pomp and Circumstance .... and a marching band too!

There was an embellishment spot here I filled with a Big Ben sticker, flair, and phrase stickers from Simple Stories.

 

I did do some machine stitching as well. I like the texture it adds. If you are worried about stickers coming off, just machine stitch right on top of them.

This was a fun layout to do.... and I am so happy I got more pages done for my London vacation album!!

Go check out the other new PageMaps sketches. They are sure to inspire you too!!

Supplies

Buckingham Palace pattern paper

England Stickers

Paper House Production Layered Stickers

Scrappin Happy Studio Around England Epoxy Flair

Have a great week!

~Marcia

Summer Yummy - My Creative Scrapbook

Hello blogging friends!

I am sharing my first layout with the July Main kit from My Creative Scrapbook. This awesome kit features the Simple Stories Summer Farmhouse collection. For my first layout, I wanted to use the large SUMMER title cut file from Paige Evans. This was one she was giving away for FREE in her Facebook group called Happy Scrappy Place. Ask to join the group and you too will have access to her FREE cut files and more. With this cut file I could use lots of the different pattern papers. Because of the watermelon pattern paper I decided to scrap some photos of my son enjoying some watermelon when he was about 2 years old. Here is my layout...

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Now that background paper is a mixed media sheet from the Vicki Boutin Let's Wander Mixed Media Pad. I LOVE these mixed media sheets! This one in real life is green not yellow. I could not get the color right. Go figure ... the rest of the colors on the layout are fine. I elevated the title using some foam tape. My photos went over the hyphens that were part of the cut file.

I added embellishments right on top of the cut file to draw the eye from one photo to the other photo.

Chipboard stickers as well as cardstock stickers were included in the kit so there are plenty of options for embellishments. I love to create layers of embellishments.

Also included in the kit were the foam titles that coordinate with the Summer Farmhouse collection. I added YUMMY here just below the cut file where it would stand out.

Are you interested in seeing my process? Check out this YouTube Video ...

I had so much fun making this layout! Stay tuned ... I have 3 more layouts that I created with this kit coming. I hope you are finding some time to enjoy your summer too. Stay healthy and safe.

Supplies:

My Creative Scrapbook Kit Club ... http://mycreativescrapbook.com/mobile... Simple Stories Summer Farmhouse ... http://shrsl.com/2d8wd Vicki Boutin's Let's Wander mixed media pad ... http://shrsl.com/2bkv4 Fineline Glue Bottles ... https://amzn.to/3cGaVbx

~Marcia