Summer Fun + Sun | The Cut Shoppe

Hey friends!  I'm here today sharing a fun summer layout in my traveler's notebook.  I used the Vacay Mode cut file from The Cut Shoppe.

For my spread today, I used mainly the Crate Paper Sunny Days collection by Maggie Holmes.  To begin the layout, I enlarged the sunglasses portion of the cut file to span across my traveler's notebook spread.  The best part about this cut file is that it includes so many fun images, and there are so many layout design possibilities!  I cut out the file using white cardstock and backed it with a floral paper.  I also created an offset of the cut file in Silhouette Studio using navy patterned paper, so the sunglasses would stand out from the white background.  To complete the title, I added some chipboard phrase stickers.

I chose to document a photo taken on a recent family vacation to the lake.  I thought it worked perfectly with this fun cut file.  I layered some papers behind the photo and added puffy stickers and cardstock stickers to frame the photo.  Next, I stamped the date using my favorite Heidi Swapp date stamp and trimmed it out using a tab punch.

At the top of the other page, I added a tag and layered some puffy stickers and a fussy cut element from one of the patterned papers.  I just love the little beach bag!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope I have inspired you to use a cut file on your next project.  See you soon!

xo,

Marsha

Looks Like Joy | Citrus Twist Kits

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be sharing this week's Citrus Twist Kits Sunday Sketch challenge.  I love working with a sketch, and this one is perfection.

Here's a look at the sketch:

Here's the layout I created:

For my project, I decided to create a 6x8 layout.  This was a challenge for me, considering I normally create traveler's notebook pages.  However, by using the sketch as a jumping-off point, this page came together so quickly!

I used the July Life Crafted "Best of This Life" kit, the Stamp Add-on, and the This is Life "Chasing Curiosities Stamp.

To begin the page, I chose a notebook print paper from the kit to use as my background and added some black mist splatters.  This often goes terribly wrong for me, so I like to do this as the first step in my process.

Next, I printed a photo of my mom and me, taken last year at the annual Relay for Life Cancer Breakfast.  We have been attending this event for many years- it's always fun, and a nice way to celebrate another cancer-free year!  I followed the sketch for the placement of my photo, and I used some ephemera pieces, cut aparts, and stamps to frame the photo.

For the title, I chose to use the amazing woodgrain alphas included in the kit.  I think they are my favorite part of this month's kit!  I trimmed the scalloped ephemera piece in half and layered it below the title, creating two rows of scallops.  I love this little detail!  To finish off this area, I added some machine stitching over the woodgrain alphas and to the top of the scallops.

I trimmed an ephemera piece with a notebook paper edge and placed it at the top of the page.  Using my typewriter, I added the journaling to a piece of white cardstock and trimmed it into a tag shape- following the sketch.  Next, I added a puffy cardstock sticker, cut apart element, and an enamel shape.  To finish off the layout, I added a bit more machine stitching.

Thank you for joining me today!  I hope you will play along with this week's Sunday Sketch Challenge and share your project with us on the CTK Facebook Fan Page!

xo,
Marsha

Travel | The Cut Shoppe

Hey friends!  I'm here today sharing a layout in my travel album.  I used the new Ready Set Go TN Decorative Page cut file that just released yesterday at The Cut Shoppe.

I was inspired by this cut file to create a layout for my New York City travel album.  The Pink Paislee Horizon collection, by Paige Evans, was perfect to pair with this cut file.

To begin my spread, I cut out the cut file using white cardstock.  I backed each letter with a patterned paper from the collection and backed the top portion of the file with a striped paper from my stash.  To complete the title, I used some pale pink puffy stickers.  I then added a few stickers to embellish the page and added some machine stitching. 

For the right side of the spread, I chose a photo from our NYC trip- our first time taking the Subway.  I trimmed some patterned papers and adhered them to the edge of the page, adding some machine stitching for interest and texture.  I layered some ephemera pieces and stickers around the photo to embellish this area.

I typed my journaling, trimmed it into strips, and adhered it to the layout.  I added the date using my favorite Heidi Swapp roller date stamp.

My layout came together so quickly using this cut file!

Thank you so much for joining me today!  I hope you will check out this cut file and the other TN Decorative Page cut files available at The Cut Shoppe!

This View | Citrus Twist Kits

Hey friends!  I'm here to share a layout in my Life Crafted Album using the new Citrus Twist Kits July "Best of This Life" kit and the This is Life Chasing Curiosities stamps.

Here's a look at the layout:

For most of my layouts, I use only one photo.  Today, I challenged myself to use multiple photos on a page.  To begin, I chose a few pictures from a family beach trip last summer.  I love the beach view and the photos of my sons checking out the sunset from the pier.

I used the grid patterned paper from the kit as the background (I LOVE grid papers) and added a strip of the colorful triangle patterned paper to the edge of the page.  Next, I added my photos and used some of the puffy cardstock stickers, chipboard stickers, and enamel shapes to embellish around the photo.  I also stamped a couple of the ticket shapes from the Chasing Curiosities stamp set, using a light pink ink, and added them to the clusters.

For the title, I used the woodgrain chipboard alpha stickers to spell out "This View," and added some machine stitching for extra texture and interest.

For the left side of the spread, I used one of the pocket pages that holds 2- 3x4 cards.  I printed the beach view photo to fit in one of the pockets.  I kept it really simple by adding a label, a chipboard tab, and a few of the enamel shapes to the edge of the photo.

For the other pocket, I added some typed journaling to a card from the kit.  I love the imperfect look of the typed journaling using my vintage typewriter.  I added puffy stickers, some ephemera pieces, and more stamping.  To finish off the card, I added some machine stitching.

Here's a final look at the layout:

Thank you for joining me today!  I can't wait to see what you create with this month's Life Crafted kit!

xo,
Marsha

Lovely Details | Citrus Twist Kits

Hey friends!  I'm hosting this week's Travelers Notebook Challenge on the Citrus Twist Kits blog.  I used the Life Crafted "Around Here" kit, along with the This is Life "Routine" stamp and the Travelers Notebook stamp.

My challenge for you today is to create a TN layout documenting one of your crafty or creative projects.  Here's a look at the spread I created documenting my first garment sewing adventure:

My mom is an amazing seamstress, but this is not a skill that I have inherited!  I love adding stitching to my scrapbook pages, but an actual garment is much more challenging for me.  It was fun getting this little story about myself documented.

The June "Around Here" kit is perfect for this type of project.  There are so many fun embellishments in the kit that work great for this type of documenting.  To begin my spread, I printed some photos of my sewing project.  I chose to highlight one photo on the page, and I added a tag behind the photo to hold the journaling and an additional photo.  I created the tag using one of this month's exclusive subscriber printable journaling cards.

The cute sewing machine ephemera piece worked perfectly on my page.  I added some stamping and used the tile alphas included in the kit to spell out the word "sewing."

For my title, I used a puffy foam phrase sticker and an ephemera die cut piece.  I absolutely LOVE the black puffy foam stickers this month and may have almost used the entire sheet!  They are great for titles and also include some fun icons. 

To finish off the spread, I added some machine stitching to several areas on the page.  This was the perfect touch for my project about sewing.

Here's one final look at my TN layout:

Thanks for joining me today.  I can't wait to see your take on this week's TN Challenge!

xo,
Marsha

Delightful Day Together | The Cut Shoppe

Hey friends!  I'm here with you today sharing a layout in my traveler's notebook.  I used the Delightful cut file from The Cut Shoppe, and I think it is just delightful used as a large title on my page!

For my layout, I used the Heidi Swapp Color Fresh collection, along with a few items from my stash.  To begin the spread, I sized the cut file to about 8" high, so it would fit in the TN.  I cut it out using a striped patterned paper from the collection.  I love how it looks layered over the dot grid paper!  Next, I trimmed the cut file to fit in the traveler's notebook, so a portion was on each side of the page.

I added my photo and embellished around it with ephemera pieces, acetate, and stickers.  I also added some stamping.

Next, I trimmed an acetate piece to fit inside of the letter "D"  and layered another acetate piece and a puffy foam sticker over it.

To complete the title, I used a puffy phrase sticker and another sticker from my stash.  I added the journaling, stamped the date, and added a few more acetate pieces to finish off the layout.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I will see you again soon!

xo,

Marsha

Loving This Space | Citrus Twist Kits

Hey friends!  I'm here sharing my first 3 to Inspire for Citrus Twist Kits.  For my layout today, I used the June Life Crafted Around Here kit, the Label It free subscriber exclusive cut file, and the Bows cut file.

Here's a look at the layout in my Life Crafted Album, documenting one of my favorite places- my craft room!

Our prompts:

1. Around Here kit
2. Cut file (or 2!)
3. Stamping

I started by cutting out the cut file using white cardstock.  I then backed a few of the labels on the cut file with a floral patterned paper from the kit, and backed the entire cut file with the wood grain patterned paper.  I couldn't resist adding a cut file bow to the page, too, cut using a striped patterned paper.  I can't get enough of the fun cut files this month!

Next, I added some ephemera pieces, puffy foam stickers, and tiny alphabet stickers.  I stamped a sentiment onto one of the cut apart labels.

For the other side of the layout, I used the 3" x 8" bookmark included in the kit.  I added the title using a puffy foam phrase sticker and some stamping.

I fussy cut a flower from one of the patterned papers and layered it over the floral elements at the bottom of the bookmark.  This brought the bright pink over to the left side of the layout. To finish off the spread, I added a puffy cardstock sticker and more of the ephemera pieces.

Thanks for joining me today!  I can't wait to see how you use the 3 to Inspire prompts on your project!

xo,
Marsha

Summer Adventure | The Cut Shoppe

Hey friends!  I'm back today sharing a spread in my Citrus Twist Kits Life Crafted Album using the Summer Adventure Freebie Friyay cut file from The Cut Shoppe.

For my layout, I mainly used the Crate Paper Sunny Days collection by Maggie Holmes.  To begin the spread, I cut out the cut file using white cardstock.   This is my "go to" for cut files- I just love the way it pops against patterned papers.  I decided to create a pocket and layered the cut file over it.  I tucked several ephemera pieces into the pocket, and I used some of the stickers from the collection to embellish the die cuts.

The photo I am documenting is of my grandmother and I, taken a few years ago.  It's one of my favorites of us, enjoying an afternoon at the beach.  I layered ephemera pieces behind the photo and embellished around the photo with chipboard and stickers.  

Thanks for stopping by today!  Don't forget to check out The Cut Shoppe store and grab this fun Freebie Friyay cut file!

Love This | Citrus Twist Kits

Hey friends!  I'm sharing a spread in my Life Crafted album today, using the Citrus Twist Kits June "Around Here" Life Crafted kit and the This Is Life "Routine" stamp.  This kit is my absolute favorite- I may have said that before about the Life Crafted kits, but they keep getting better and better!

Here's a look at the spread I created:

For this layout, I began with a photo of one of my morning routines- coffee and knitting.  I started with a white cardstock base and added a strip of blue and gray patterned paper to the edge of the page.  There were several ephemera pieces and cut aparts from the kit that went along with this theme, and I added them in a loose grid around the photo.  I used an ephemera piece and puffy foam phrase stickers for the title.  Next, I added some stamping using the This Is Life "Routine" stamps.

For the other side of the layout, I used one of the new Life Crafted album page protectors.  There are always so many gorgeous journaling cards in the kit, so I was excited to use a couple on the page.  I chose the cards, and added ephemera, stamping, a puffy foam sticker, and some of the enamel shape stickers to finish off the layout.

Thank you for stopping by today!  Be sure to check out my post on the Citrus Twist Kits blog today!

xo,

Marsha

The Best | Citrus Twist Kits

Hey friends!  I'm here today sharing a layout in my Life Crafted Album.  I used the May "Excursions" Kit, the Traveler's Notebook Stamp, the Stamp Add-on, and the Excursions Cut Aparts to complete this spread.  I also used the fun new page protectors.

Here's the layout I created:

To begin the spread, I trimmed one of the papers to 3x4 to fit in the page protector.  I then used a cut apart element, the puffy aqua mint alpha stickers, and a cork sticker to complete the title card.  I added some machine stitching over the title for extra texture and interest.

For the next card, I used a circle punch to trim out some of the circular elements from the cut aparts.  I then layered them on the card, adding some stamping, puffy stickers, and ephemera pieces for embellishment.

For the other side of the spread, I trimmed a patterned paper to 4x6 to fit the page protector.  I adhered my photo, and added cork stickers, die cuts, and cut apart elements to a couple of areas around the photo.  I also added some stamping using the add on stamps.

Next, I trimmed some patterned paper to 2x4 and added some journaling using a typewriter font.  I added a cut apart element and did some stamping to complete the page.

Thanks for joining me today!  I hope you will check out my post on the Citrus Twist Kits blog today!

xo,

Marsha