March Reveal Traveler's Notebook Layout | Elle's Studio

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be here sharing a traveler's notebook layout using the NEW March 2021 Kit and Extras (affiliate links used in this post) that revealed today at Elle's Studio.  This is also a super special month for Elle's Studio- they are celebrating 14 years in business!  Yay!!  Be sure to check out the shop for all of the details, along with special savings and a bundling option for subscribers!  

I used lots of the new birthday-themed products from this month's release to create my first March gallery project- a layout documenting my oldest son's 17th birthday!  Wow, I still can't believe he is 17!

There are so many amazing, new products this month!

The colors and designs in this release are so bright and fun- perfect for documenting so many different memories. I love how my layout turned out using these awesome products! Be sure to stop by Elle's Studio shop to check out the March 2021 Kit and Add-ons.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you will check out the new goodies in the Elle's Studio shop today!

  

xo,
Marsha

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Sunday Sketch Challenge | Citrus Twist Kits

  

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be here today hosting the Citrus Twist Kits Sunday Sketch Challenge.  The sketch this week is perfect- full of so many fun details!

Here's a look at the sketch:

Here's my Life Crafted layout based on the sketch:

To begin the layout, I trimmed a piece of white cardstock to fit as a full page in the album.  One of my favorite features of the sketch is the repeat stamping along the bottom of the page.  I chose a phrase stamp from the new Storytelling Stamp and did some repeat stamping using black ink.  I added some second-generation stamping to get variation in intensity.  A die-cut heart from the Hearts & Such Die-Cut Ephemera looks perfect adhered over the stamping.

I added my photo above the stamping, layering it over a piece of patterned paper from the Crate Paper Marigold 6x8 Paper Pad along with a doily and vellum from my stash. To embellish the page, I added some labels and a floral die-cut piece from the Hearts & Such Die-Cut Ephemera.  I continued to follow the sketch and added a stamped circular element using the Storytelling Stamp and light gray ink.

I chose to add the title on the left page of the spread and added it to a digital traveler's notebook paper from the Wild at Heart Digital TN Papers.  I also added a label from the Hearts & Such Die-Cut Ephemera and did a bit more stamping using the Storytelling Stamp.  To finish off the spread, I added some machine stitching to a few areas of the layout and added some puffy heart stickers from the Whimsical Hearts Puffy Stickers.

I hope you are inspired to create a layout based on this week's sketch!  Be sure to share your projects with us on Instagram using the hashtag #citrustwistkits.  I can't wait to see what you create!

February 2021 Reveal Traveler's Notebook Layout | Elle's Studio

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be here sharing a traveler's notebook layout using the NEW February 2021 Kit and Extras (affiliate links used in this post) that revealed today at Elle's Studio!  I used this month's release to create my first February gallery project- a layout documenting a story about my sweet little niece.

The colors and designs in this release are so bright and fun- perfect for documenting so many different memories!  I love how my layout turned out using these amazing products! Be sure to stop by Elle's Studio shop to check out the February 2021 Kit and Add-ons!  

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you will check out the new goodies in the Elle's Studio shop today!

  

xo,
Marsha

(affiliate links are used in this post) (thanks in advance for using my links!)

Sunday Sketch Traveler's Notebook Layout | Citrus Twist Kits

  

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be hosting this week's Sunday Sketch Challenge on the Citrus Twist Kits' blog today.  I always love using sketches, and this one was so fun to work with.

Here's a look at the sketch:

Here's my layout based on the sketch:

I chose to create a Life Crafted layout rather than the 8.5 x 11 size represented in the sketch.  That's one of the great things about using sketches- you can be inspired by them but create a layout in a format that suits your style.

I rotated the sketch 90 degrees counter-clockwise, so the photo was on the right side of the spread and trimmed a patterned paper from the Crate Paper Marigold 6x8 Paper Pad to use as the background.  I printed my picture and trimmed it to look like an Instax because I knew I wanted to use some of the Instax ephemera pieces from the Hearts and Such Die-cut Ephemera.  Following the sketch, I added some patterned paper layers behind my photo and used the ephemera die-cuts and Sunshine Puffy Alphabets to embellish. 

I also did some stamping using the Currently Stamp- one of my favorite stamp sets from the shop because it includes so many words and phrases that can be used on any type of project.  To finish this side of the spread, I added some of the Heartbeats Vol 2 Wood Veneer.

On the left side of the layout, I trimmed a piece of white cardstock to use as the background.  I changed up the sketch to include an embellishment cluster at the top of the page using more of the ephemera pieces.  I followed the sketch and added some handwritten journaling to the page.

I also added a bit more stamping using the Currently Stamp.  For the title, I used an ephemera word die-cut and a Heartbeats Vol 1 Wood Veneer.  To finish off the page, I added some machine stitching to a few of the ephemera hearts.  This was one of my favorite features of this week's sketch!

I hope I have inspired you to create a layout based on the sketch.  Be sure to share your projects with us on Instagram using the hashtag #citrustwistkits.  I can't wait to see what you create!

xo,

January 2021 Reveal Traveler's Notebook Layout | Elle's Studio

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be here sharing a traveler's notebook layout using the NEW January 2021 Kit and Extras (affiliate links used in this post) that released today at Elle's Studio!  I used this month's release to create my first January gallery project- a layout for my Family Album.

The colors and designs in this release are so bright and fun- perfect for documenting so many different memories!  I love how my layout turned out using these amazing products! Be sure to stop by Elle's Studio shop to check out the January 2021 Kit and Add-ons!  

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you will check out the new goodies in the Elle's Studio shop today!

  

xo,
Marsha

(affiliate links are used in this post) (thanks in advance for using my links!)

Sunday Sketch | Citrus Twist Kits

  

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be here today with this week's Sunday Sketch challenge!  I created a spread in my December Stories Life Crafted album using the Sparkle & Joy kit and digitals from the shop.

Here's a look at the sketch:

Here's my take on the sketch:

I love the design of this sketch, so I chose to follow it fairly closely.  I began the layout by trimming a music patterned paper to fit as a full page in the album.  I chose to flip the design and added my photo to the left side of the spread.  I trimmed a woodgrain patterned paper from the kit so that it spanned both pages and added my photo onto it.  With my Silhouette Cameo, I cut out several snowflakes using the Love - Christmas 2020 cut file.  The cut file was quite delicate, so I offset it slightly, making it a little easier to cut.  I layered some of the snowflakes below the photo, in place of the leaf design on the sketch.  

I also added a snowflake onto the photo and at the top of the right page, carrying the design across the spread.  Using the Sparkle & Joy kit stamp, I stamped a few words and phrases, trimmed them into strips, and added them to a few areas of the spread.  

For the right side of the layout, I created a pocket using one of the journaling cards from the kit.  I layered a circular piece over it (die cut from another journaling card).  I created the title using a puffy word sticker and Candy Apple Puffy Alphabet Stickers.

I typed my journaling onto a Comfort & Joy Digital Journal card, printed it out, and added some ribbon from my stash to the top.  As a final finishing touch, I added a few more puffy stickers from the kit around the spread.

I hope you will join in on the challenge and create a layout based on this week's sketch!  I can't wait to see what you create!

xo,

December Reveal Traveler's Notebook Layout | Elle's Studio

Hey friends!  I'm excited to be here sharing a traveler's notebook layout using the NEW December Kit and Extras that were released today at Elle's Studio!  I used this month's release to create my first December gallery project- a layout for my 2019 December Daily Album.  I am filling in pages for this project and am getting closer and closer to completing it!

The colors and designs in this release are gorgeous- perfect for documenting holiday memories! I used this month's kit, the Fa La La 6 x 8.5 Inch Paper Stack, and the Christmas Basics 6 x 8.5 Inch Paper Stack, along with the NEW My Star Stamp and My Star Metal Die, to create the left side of my spread.  I also used the Stitched Stars Wood Veneer and the Joyful Chipboard Stickers.  Phrase stickers from the Comfort and Joy Stickers were the perfect addition to this page.

I used the new Green Acetate Alphabet, the Happiness & Cheer Stamp, and the My Star Stamp on the right side of the spread. 

I love how my layout turned out using these amazing products! Be sure to stop by Elle's Studio shop to check out the December 2020 Kit and Add-ons!

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you will check out the new goodies and enjoy some Elle's Studio crafty shopping! 

 

xo,
Marsha

(affiliate links are used in this post) (thanks in advance for using my links!)