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Lori Whitlock Spotlight- Scrapbooking "Project Life" Style

Hello everyone.  I am sharing a scrapbook page today that I created using some new die cuts from Lori Whitlock.  The "Project Life" style of scrapbooking is new to me and I am enjoying learning how to manage the supplies and photographs and how to be "creative" with it.  

So I had a little fun with some diecuts from Lori Whitlock's store.  I combined some shapes and used some fun negative space technique.

To see more closeups and to learn more about how I created a few of the 3x4 cards, please check out my blog post on the Lori Whitlock blog here.

Lori Whitlock supplies used:

Remember This Title

4x6 Life Frames 2

12 Arrows

3 Labels (Silhouette store Design ID# 14672

Wonder Layout

Other Supplies:

All About a Boy paper collection and chipboard embellisments by Lori Whitlock for Echo Park

All About a Boy washi tape

All About a Boy decorative brads

Ali Edwards Just Awesome Tabs stamp set

Aunt Jana Sketch Silhouette font

Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Sketch Pens

Becky Higgins Project Life Photo Sleeves

Night of Navy Stampin Up!  ink

 

Lori Whitlock Spotlight- Sweet Girl Mini Album

I have a cute little mini book to share with you today.  I am using the Mini Album Pinking Edge and some papers and embellishments from Sweet Girl by Lori Whitlock for Echo Park. 

We are on vacation right now and heading out to see some snow, so I'm just going to leave you with some pictures of the album.  I'll try to get back on the computer later today and give a few more details about each page.

Supply list is at the bottom.

Mini books are really so much fun, especially when you can cut out your own.  It easy to add as many pages as you want and even alter the size.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping by to see my project.

Supplies Used:

Mini Album Pinking Edge

Scalloped Shapes

4x6 Frame- Silhouette Store #9783

Sweet Girl Paper Collection by Lori Whitlock for Echo Park

Have a wonderful day!!

Lori Whitlock Spotlight- February Blog Hop

Welcome to the February's Lori Whitlock Creative Team Blog Hop!!

Lori Whitlock's Creative Team is showcasing a special kind of die cutting file in this blog hop.  Many people use all kinds of die cuts on their cards and scrapbook pages, but have you ever actually die cut an entire scrapbook page.  Well, you will see how each of us took on this challenge using Lori Whitlock's brand new die cut scrapbook layout files.

The file that I chose is called Four Seasons Layout: Fall.  I started out with the intent of doing a double page layout but as I started choosing paper and pictures and cutting elements, I realized that I only wanted to use the right side of the double page layout.

Here is what the original file looks like.  As you can see  I used the beautiful bracket element as well as the leaves and label.   The title was created by welding the letters in the words together and cutting out a shadow for each of them as well.

I used the Thankful collection by Authentique to create my page.  I also used some of the cardstock stickers in the collection as accents.

What I really like about these die cut scrapbook layout files is that I can follow them exactly or use just a few of the elements to create something new.  

I hope you have enjoyed my layout but you still have a couple more stops to go.  Click here to go to Lisa Barrie's blog or click on any of the links below to hop to the other team members projects.

Natalie Graham 
Corri Garza 
Joy Dickson 
Lisa Bell

Mendi Yoshikawa

Christine Ousley  - You are Here
Lisa Barrie

Roelien Van Den Berg

Lori Whitlock

 

Don't forget to go back to Lori's blog and leave a comment about your favorite project.  You could win this!

Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit - Layout Style

I have an exciting project to share with you today.  But you will have to pop over to the Simon Says Stamp Blog to see it all.  I created a scrapbook page using the Simon Says Stamp December Card Kit.  This kit is amazing.  My favorite part of it is the stamp set, which I used on the tag shown in the picture below.  

In my blog post, I share how I used the 8x8 papers on my layout as well as the unique and fun embellishments included in the kit.  You are going to see how these card kits are not just for card makers anymore!!

See you on the Simon Says Stamp blog!

December Daily 2012, Day 2

Here is my Day 2 of my December Daily album.  This picture shows the before and then farther down I show you the after.  I'm really excited about this project.  I have been making it really simple on myself.  A picture, a few extra embellishments, and some short journaling.  One of the keys for me is keeping all of my supplies in a 12 x 12 Iris storage case.  I have all of the pieces of the kit, a few other supplies such as twine, washi tape, a stapler, foam adhesive, and stamps.

Here is the completed page.  I have been doing some sewing, see here, and made this Christmas outfit for him.  I took him outside and snapped some pictures of him right before naptime which was probably not the best time to do it.  He doesn't look that happy but I still think it's a cute picture.

And here is the before picture of Day 3.  I'll be back tomorrow with an update of the finished page.

I'm really excited for class this weekend.  Can't wait to see you all there.  Make sure you are keeping up with me each day.  :)

December Daily 2012, Day 1 and Class Information

Well, my December Daily is all ready to go and I have completed my first page.  Some of you might remember that I am teaching a class on how to put this album together, Saturday, December 8th, so I wanted to show a little of the process to those who are participating so that they can gather their own things for each day this week so during class time they can catch up on their own album.

Here is the cover which has been finished for some time and I have already shared.

Here is a picture of Day 1.  I wish I had thought to take a picture of it before I started the finishing process but I forgot to.  I did take a before picture of Day 2 so at least you can see the transformation for that page.

I am using the Teresa Collins Christmas Countdown Kit which is brand new this year.  I absolutely love it. The size is perfect and I love the three ring binder so I can add as many extra pages as I want.  There are three tabbed dividers. In the first section I will have all of my daily pages.  In the second section I am planning on documenting special foods and recipes that we like during the holidays and the third tab will be for all the family gatherings we will be attending when we go to Florida to visit after Christmas.

A December Daily should be a no stress fun way to document one or two things that are happening in your life on each day of December.  Some days I will take pictures, like I did today, and other days I will fill my page with thoughts, or quotes, or other important information.  I think the key is to have fun.

A goal of mine this year is to do more journaling than I normally do.  I have a hard time with journaling and so I am going to take this opportunity to really challenge myself.

Here is the start of Page 2.  I have put some embellishments and the date on each of the pages but I am sure that once finished it won't be as bare.

So here are some things to think about as you prepare for your December Daily album.

• Did something special happen that I could document either with a picture or journaling.
• Do I have a tradion that I want to document.
• Are there any goals that I have for December that I want to document.
• Did I get together with family or friends to do something special.
• Did I watch a holiday movie or show that day.
• My favorite holiday things, such as movies, songs, colors, decorations, presents, traditions.
• My holiday shopping experience.
• My wish list or that of my kids.
• Something special that I did for others.
• Something special that someone did for me or my family.
• Remembering holidays of the past.

Oh the list could go on and on, but hopefully that is a good start for you.  I used December 1st to document a tradition that we do each year on the first day of the month and how Garrett got to participate for the first time but maybe you will have something different that you want to document.

Please stop by tomorrow so you can see Day 2.  I will try to post a new page each day but if I don't I will be sure to catch up the day after.  For those taking my class, I suggest that you have envelopes or sandwich baggies labeled for Day 1- Day 7 and be sure to put down your thoughts or ideas plus any pictures that you might have for that day inside the envelope.  It will help you stay ahead of the game.

Supplies you will need for class:  (please check back as this list might change)

• paper trimmer
• scissors
• favorite adhesive for small things
• foam adhesive  (if you know me, I use these a lot!)
• black journaling pen
• circle punches
• ruler
• glue dots, craft and mini size
• small Xyron 'X'
• bone folder
• Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher and staples or small stapler

As of right now, there are only 3 spots left in the class.  Please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to either get a kit or participate in the class.

 

New Kit in the Simply Scrapbook Pages Store

My latest kit is available in the Simply Scrapbook Pages online store today and I will actually be adding a couple more later this week.  Today's layout has a Christmas theme and is created using the brand new Carta Bella Merry & Bright paper and stickers.  

You can purchase this kit and other here at the Simply Scrapbook Pages online store or email me if you live locally and we can arrange a pickup.  All of my current kits are also available at The Scrapbook Princess.

Announcing My December Daily Kit for 2012

I am so excited to share that I have put together a December Daily Kit/Class this year.  I have chosen to use Teresa Collins' kit with a lot of extras.  I'm still putting the final touches on the inside pages but I thought I might share a picture of the cover.  The book is a three ring binder that measures about 8x10.  Everything that you need besides your pictures and your basic supplies will be included.  I promise you are going to love it!

The class will be held at The Scrapbook Princess on December 8th, which I know is a little past the first of December but it just happens to be how the schedule works out.  If you are attending, I will be helping you get prepared for the first week prior to the class by sending you an email giving you tips about how to document your days without your book in your hands.  There are a limited number of kits available so if you are interested in one please email me right away.  If you can't make it to the class you are more than welcome to buy a kit.  Pictures of each page will be provided.

I'm really excited about this project.  It will be the first time that I do a December Daily officially and I can't wait to get started.  I'll be posting more as it gets closer to the date but don't wait to sign up, these kits will go fast!

December 8, 2012, kit/class price is $35

Fall Is Here

There are so many fun things going on in this mini album, and I want to tell you all about it, so here is a warning.  Lots of pictures and a very long post.  Hope you get inspired.

Here is the front of my mini book that I made for Lori Whitlock's blog post.  I really love making mini albums but I have to confess that I was getting a little bored with the front cover, inside pages, back cover, rectangular albums with rings.  I wanted to try something new and Lori has just what I was looking for and more.  This is not the only new album in the store right now, so I will be having a lot of fun in the future playing with all of the different styles of mini albums.  I shared my Halloween one last week.

So this is the cover of the box that holds the 5x5 mini album.  It was only two pieces and so easy to put together.  Just a little glue on the tabs and it was done.  The decorative panels are also part of the file so you can put it together in a snap.  Two other things I want to mention about this cover.  First the orange gingham patterned paper is actually from a digital scrapbooking file.  Lori has her digital scrapbook files over at JessicaSprague.com and I had picked it up just a couple of weeks ago.  It was really easy to print.  I just loaded my 12x12 white Bazzill paper into my printer and printed the file from Photoshop.  It turned out really nice.  The other element you might notice is the tree with the fall leaves.  This is actually a Print and Cut file that I had purchased at the Silhouette store awhile back.  Print and Cut is my most favorite technique to use on the Silhouette.  I just printed it with registration marks on my printer and then placed that paper onto the mat and cut.  It's really so easy.  Sounds complicated but really easy as pie.

Here is the cover of the mini book.  You can see more papers from the Fall Fling digital papers by Lori Whitlock.  The yellow stripe, the orange gingham, and tone on tone green chevron papers all came from that file.  I used a couple of die cuts from Lori's store to decorate the front. 

This mini is put together like a book similar to the Halloween album I created.  The two holes where the twine comes through is already cut for you so you just pull it through the holes and tie a bow.  So so cute and so so easy.

 I just loved that little owl so I just had to cut him out.  A tip:  Those little black eyes are the tiniest cuts.  I just cut out all 4 pieces for the eyes from white paper and then colored the pupil parts with a black Copic marker.  A lot easier than changing your paper.

Here are the inside pages.  The file contains the decorative shape for the backround paper, rounded corners and all.  I love that.  It makes it so easy.  You might also notice some fun journaling cards. These are from the Digital Scrapbooking Fall Fling Elements pack by Lori Whitlock in the Jessica Sprague store.

I just printed them out using Photoshop onto white paper and then cut them out with my trimmer.  

The banners were also part of the Elements pack.  Here is the center of the album.  You can see the twine that acts as the binding.  If you are making the album, you will notice that the inside pages are just slightly different.  The spine on each is just a little smaller than the next.  This way the pages fit nicely into each other and are easy to turn.  I really like how it is constructed.  Pretty brilliant Lori!

Well, thank you, if you have made it this far.  I did warn you though. :)  Here are the supplies that you will need to complete my album as is.  If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in the comment section.  I love to hear from people who visit my blog and you never know when a RAK might appear for some lucky commenter.

Have a terrific day!  xoxo, Christine

Supplies:

 

Lori Whitlock 5x5 Album with Box die cut file

Lori Whitlock Tall Owl die cut file

Lori Whitlock 4 Fall Titles

Lori Whitlock Print and Cut Fall Tree die cut file (Silhouette Store)

Lori Whitlock Digital Fall Fling Scrapbook Papers 

Lori Whitlock Digital Fall Fling Scrapbook Elements

Echo Park Colored Cardstock, red and orange

White Bazzill Cardstock

Twine from The Twinery

Copic Marker, Black and Brown

 

 

Halloween String Tied Mini Pocket Album

Just a couple more Halloween projects to show before the big day arrives.  I am really looking forward to it this year because Garrett will actually going out to trick or treat this year.  I'm sure we won't make it too far but it's going to be fun.  We've already tried on his costume, and he loves wearing it.  Speaking of his costume, my Mom makes my kids costumes every year. We picked out the cutest pattern, he is going to be a zebra, and so I thought I would make her a little mini brag book to say thank you and help her to show off her newest grandson and her excellent sewing skills too.

Let me tell you that this was the easiest mini album that I have ever put together.  Lori has constructed it so that the spine is flat like a book and the pockets fold and fit inside each other.  I had this mini album cut out and assembled in less than 5 minutes. Then I cut out the title and the cute little witch's hat for the front cover.  I used the Outline feature in my Silhouette program to cut the shadow behind the title Boo.  The base of the book was cut in all black but I wanted to have some color on the flap so I recut the flap and cut the end of it off and just positioned it a little bit past the edge so some of the black base was showing.  The patterned paper I used is Doodlebug's Haunted Manor.  I love the bright colors of this line and the cute characters.  Totally my style!!

The pockets just need a little adhesive.  I used Scor Tape for ease and sturdiness and then used three colors of twine from The Twinery to bind the two pages together.  The holes for the binding are already cut for you.  All you have to do is feed them through from the center and tie a bow on the outside. What you end up with is 4 pockets, 8 sides including fronts and backs.  Lots of places for pictures. 

Here is a closeup of one of the pages.  I used some fun and bright Doodlebug Haunted Manor paper.  I also cut out some cute little bats from Lori's shop.

Here you can see how inside the pockets are journaling cards or more spaces for pictures.  All of the pieces you need to cut the album are included, even the journaling cards.  Here you can also see the way the twine is binding the pocket pages together.

Here you can see the front flap of the mini album.  I adhered a button on it for decoration and will use some velcro on the back of it to secure the mini album close.

Here is the last pocket of the mini album.  I think Garrett's Grandma is going to love this little book.  This project was super cute and super easy.  Just how I like it.

The mini book is featured on Lori Whitlock's blog and so you'll want to stop by there to see fun Halloween projects.   

Supplies used from Lori Whitlock:  Mini Album with Pockets, Halloween Bat Set, Halloween Words, Witch Hat

Other Supplies:  Patterned Paper: Haunted Manor, Doodlebug, Button:Doodlebug, Adhesive: Scor Tape, Cardstock: Bazzill