It has been a while since I did any scrapbooking and the sneak peek of My Digital Studio at Convention really got me in the mood to get Scrappin' again. Plus all the beautiful samples that were displayed there on the boards had me longing to make use of the endless Scrapbooking supplies that I have on hand. And of course what could be easier than pulling out a Simply Scrappin' Kit and watch your pages come together like magic!
For this two page spread I used pictures that were taken back in June at a local water park. The colours in the photos matched so perfectly with the Sunny Days Simply Scrappin' Kit that it was just a matter of deciding on a layout for the pictures. What I love most about these kits is that everything coordinates perfectly, so whether you are a beginner or a scrap everthing type of person; these kits are for you!
For the first page I started with a 5x7 photo of my son making his "Stop taking pictures of me mom or this is what you will get" face! I matted it on Old Olive as I found it was a good contrast against his orange shirt. The base of the page is a 12x12 sheet of Textured Tempting Turquiose and to add more contrast to the page I cut a strip of the Pumpkin Pie patterned paper and layered one of the die cut strips on top of it. The title is stamped in Basic Black using the Jumble Alphabet on two of the cloud die cuts that come with the kit. The jounaling box as well as the tag, and flower are also die cuts. They make putting these pages together a snap! The only thing that is not from the Simply Scrappin' are the ribbons and the little clip on the jouring box, and of course the stamp sets.
The page with my daughter on it was heavily base on the layout sample that came with the kit. I think we sometimes forget what a great resource the samples found in Stampin' Up!'s Idea Book and Catalogue and the examples that are given in these types of kits can be. For her page I used the textured Old Olive Cardstock, cut a strip of one of the patterned papers and made use of several of the self adhesive die cuts that come with kit. The only stamping that was done was the "Happy" definition from the Define Your Life Set. I think this stamp set along with an alphabet set are must haves for any scrapbooker.
Hope you enjoy these pages and that they inspire you to get out those pictures and get Scrappin'! Remember Scrapbooking should not be overwhelming-but fun! Enjoy recalling those special memories and using a Simply Scrappin' Kit is the perfect way to start!
Stamps: Jumble Alphabet, Define Your Life Paper: Sunny Days Simply Scrappin' Kit Ink: Basic Black, Pixie Pink Accessories: Tempting Turquiose, Old Olive and Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Clips Assortment
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What a great layout! I love the bright colours - this kit is perfect for your photos. I love what you did with it!
Posted by: Shannon McGann | 08/16/2009 at 07:22 PM
Great job, Jenn! Continue to be inspired - we enjoy it!
Posted by: carrie gaskin | 08/19/2009 at 07:58 AM
Excellent layout. The colours are so bright and summery! Kids are so cute. It's all inspiring!
Posted by: Penny hanuszak | 08/19/2009 at 08:17 PM