Scrappy goodness from Molly...

Wanted to post this lovely gem from Molly Peckham, one of our design team members. (She's knee deep in the process of moving, so send her a prayer and some luck!). This was created using the October WIP kit.

Enjoy the day!

Sketches

The first time I saw Becky Higgin's Sketches, I knew I was in love. I remember feeling like it was an epiphany for me--that finally, I had a resource that I could turn to and accomplish something when I was stuck. Today, I still feel the same way.

Here is a layout I made yesterday, using one of her famous sketches, and more leftovers from the October WIP kit:
The concept Becky uses of counting how many pictures one has to be used on the layout, and then turning to a section in a book that would give you ideas based on not just the amount of pictures on hand, but also the size and the orientation of photographs was (and still is) ingenious. Start with the photos. Go from there. Quick, easy and painless. Especially for people like me who need a jump start.

One of the things I love about Becky's style is that it is classic and timeless. Those are two elements I strive for on my own layouts. Just yesterday I looked back though several of my own books, and I'm still happy with many of the layouts I did 4-5 years ago. My style hasn't really changed--and I'm good with that. If I were to describe my own personal scrapbook style, I would have to say that the above layout pretty much is it. I prefer cardstock over patterned paper. I prefer multiple pictures that vary in size opposed to one photo. I generally go light on embellies. I love to mat photographs and I am all about sappy journaling.

There is something to be said for trends, no doubt. I am a paper junkie, and have a brad stash that could rival a local scrapbook store. That's just me--the way I create--what I prefer.

What about you?

When you look over your past work, does it stand the test of time?

What gets you inspired when you're stuck?

And what type of products do you consider your "signature?"

If you'd like to email me instead of openly sharing, feel free to drop me a line at Turay413@gmail.com. Or go ahead and share in the comment section below!

Have a great weekend!

More fun with the October WIP Kit...

Wanted to share these layouts I made with the October kit. I've been scrapping a ton lately, and it feels good. For those of you who purchased the kit and copy the layouts, these were made from my scraps--so you should be able to fit these in as well!

Also wanted to let you guys know that those fun pictures I posted a while ago at moo.com are not on special. Check them out here--and use the coupon promotional code "birthdaymoo" and you'll get 25% off mini cards. Try them out!

Have a great day!

Another layout from Nicole...

...using the October WIP kit. Thanks for sharing! Stay tuned...more are to come!

Update

Just wanted to say that the October main kit is officially sold out! If you put in a pre-order, they were all invoiced and you should have been notified via paypal. Thanks so much--I appreciate all the support!

And we'll be posting some more yummy goodness created with that lovely kit soon...

Have a great day!

And how cool is this?

Jamie posted this on her blog. Don't you just love her?

Thanks, Jamie!

Tina's Mini Book

Just wanted to share a mini book that Tina created with the September WIP kit. I tease her, but she really is great at the mini's! Enjoy!

A better look...

at my LOs for the October kit. I don't know why, but they are not looking too great on the WIP gallery.




I used Fontwerks' Fling alphabet for this page.




The black die cut letters in this page are QK's Studio alphabet.




How much fun were all all those cute die cuts in the kit?!?!



I turned my French fries container into a card/coupon good for a home made burger with fries and all!




What have you done with yours?? Please share!

Something fun to try...

Truth be told, I love to try new things. This month, I tried a new technique (OK, new to me!)
that I wanted to share with you. I used corrugated cardboard to create a simple, but great background for my layout. Piece of cake!!!

Here's what you do: Take a piece of corrugated cardboard (I used a 12x12 piece) and tear off the top coat of cardboard on one side to expose the texture. Use paint (we all know how much I love paint after my last post, right?) and brush along the exposed texture. I painted "sections" of my cardboard so that the effect would be subtle and not too solid. "Stamp" your cardstock with your painted cardboard and voila!!!

Here's my finished layout using the yummy October kit. What do you think?

I hope you'll give it a try...it really was super-easy and fun to do!!!

Inspiration & Recipes

I bought this entire bouquet off of my favorite roadside stand yesterday for a buck. Yep--that's right. A dollar. And they've made me smile all day long. I'm inspired to scrap tonight. What does it for you?


I've been working on a special project I have lined up for November. It is another special edition kit we'll be doing, based on this. Now I have to tell you, I've taught this class at an lss and at our community center (a total of 4 times) and I can't tell you how excited I am about sharing it all with you. It is the coolest book ever, and I use mine all the time! Yes, it's a recipe book--only my tried and true favorites--and it is a treasure. Why all the pictures? Because I just ordered them in bulk, and they will be INCLUDED in the kit--along with the corresponding recipes. Perfect for fall--which is when I tend to start cooking and baking more--and just in time for the holidays.
Stay tuned!