I love to PUNCH!!

I just couldn't stop punching!!! Here is another one of my favourite "Punch" pages!

For this layout I used my trusty Creative Memories "circle" punch. 

I took a strip of paper and punched random circles, layered it on top of pink paper and then used the cricut to print matching letters.

 I then used the punched out circles (plus a few more) to create a wavy border on the opposing page.

Of course I HAD to use my cricut... to make these lovely coordinating flowers! 

 A perfect little girl page! I hope this has inspired you to use your PUNCHES! And remember, you have until this Saturday to link your "punch It Out" layouts at Lasting Memories! 

Happy Scrappin'!

Challenge #14- "Punch" It Out

This week's challenge at Lasting Memories is to "Punch" It Out!

I absolutely LOVE how this layout turned out!! This is the cover page for my second 2010 album. This year I decided to put a calendar page into my scrapbook for each month. I still need to fill in the events on this one...

I punched out each individual square with my Creative Memories one inch square punch in matching Creative Memories Leaf paper. I then Chalked around EACH square. What a great rustic/autumn look!! I then stuck all of the squares together and vuala, a beautiful, custom calendar page with a nice fall look!

I LOVE the look of the chalking around the adges of the paper!

It is just that easy to createa beautiful calendar page using a simple punch! What have you punched out lately? Let us see it by linking to the Lasting Memories challenge!
Happy Scrappin'!

Happy 18th Birthday Kandy!

My little sister-in-law turns 18 today! Holy Macaroni!! That means we have NO MORE children in our family!! YIKES!!

I made her this funky little card...

 
 I love the buttons!!! (Thanks Karen!)

I used double sided paper I bought at Costco last year in a value pack (gotta love Costco!), and Creative Memories stickers, as well as a couple buttons I got in a little surprise package from Karen at Lasting Memories. Easy, easy, easy card... and I like how it turned out!

Happy Birthday Girly!

Happy Scrappin'!

Challenge #8: Chipboard & Fall Colours

I LOVE FALL COLOURS! Reds, orange, yellow, brown... all such beautiful, earthy tones!

Last year my good friend got married in October...and her colours were so gorgeous! I couldn't resist using them for this week's Lasting Memories challenge... "Chipboard & Fall Colours."

Willow's GORGEOUS wedding photos!

 I printed the text off of the computer in a dark brown shade to matcht the rest of the paper. The leaves are all punched out cardstock, and were actually decorations that were sprinkled all over the tables at the reception. I love to re-use pieces of memorabilia from events... I think it makes the page that much more personal and special. 

 I used a black photo-safe pen to "fake-stitch" are the patch work assembly of pictures on the right page, and around the single photo on the left page. I also added a little bit of dimension (hard to see in these photos) by "pop-dotting" the words to raise them away from the page.

 

I think this is one of my favourite layouts that I have ever done! Thanks Willow!!

What can YOU do with fall colours?? Don't forget to link your layouts at the Lasting Memories challenge this week: "Chipboard & Fall Colours."

Happy Scrappin!

Challenge #7: Circles, Squares & Scallops

Here we are on Layout Challenge #7 from the Lasting Memories Layout Challenge blog...

Now that summer is officially over (well, I guess it is still not "officially" fall until Tuesday), I have been feeling a little melancholy and decided to do some summer scraps.

This was a super fun page to make...I love circles and squares!!

I cut out pictures with my Circle Trimmers from Creative Memories, and then proceeded to cut around the cut out... either in a circle or a square. I then placed the pictures BACK in their 'frame' and twisted them a lttle... what a cool effect!!

I also love my 'square punch' from Creative Memories and used it for alot of the outline/diamond/square embellishments. Weaving the outline of the squares together really made for a neat look. Then of course I had to use my fabulous Creative Memories bike-track stickers! Perfect!

I really love how this layout turned out... and what a great time we had making these memories!

Head on over to Lasting Memories Layout Challenge to see what the other Design Team members came up with and to enter your "Circles, Squares and Scallops" layouts.

Happy Scrappin!

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Challenge #5: A Sentimental Journey (using computer generated text)

Challenge #5 already! If you haven't already, head on over to Lasting Memories to see what all my Design Teammates have come up with for this "Sentimental Journey" challenge.

The real challenge with this one was the computer generated text/title. I don't often use the computer to print anything (other than pictures!), why else would I have a cricut?? :)

I found, however, some 'computer generated' things I already had and wanted to use.

This layout is a tribute to my wonderful Grandma...to read about some of my Grammy's wonderful characteristics and adventures, click HERE.

I began by digging through a box of old photos and newspaper cutouts and journal entries from my Grandma. There was so much I wanted to use, but I decided to stick with just pictures and keep it simple- a tribute to her memory. I am planning on adding a few more layouts to follow this one, showcasing memorabilia and family pictures. 

The following painting and picture on a swing are the front and back cover from her funeral program. This was a true celebration of life and love.  

The 'computer gernerated' text that I used is actually the Eulogy/Life story in a nutshell that we all got a copy of after the Memorial. My Grandmother was a truly amazing woman, and I can only hope to one day be as inspirational to my children and grandchildren as she was to all of us.  

To see more inspiration and "sentimental journeys' head on over to Lasting Memories!

Last of the 'Alphabet Album.' S-Z of Kurt's Growing-up Years

Here is the final segment in the 'Alphabet Album' I made of Kurtis's growing up years. Click on the "Alphabet Album" category to the right to see more pages ---->

Scroll down to see S-Z of Kurt's growing-up years

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This picture doesn't reallydo this page much justice... it is super fun because it is SUPER bright! The lime green worked perfectly with the stickers I had, as well as the pictures of neon snow-gear that was oh-so popular in the early 90's!

T:

I love this (above) layout. My hubby has always loved bikes... always! In fact, his Dad, Mom and Brother all ride motorcycles as well. Kurt recently sold his last motorcycle... wonder when we'll get a new one? :)

This (above) is the 'prettiest' page in this album. As Kurt is a "Man's Man" (ie: extremely redneck), I tried to keep things as far away from frilly and pink as possible.

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Disclaimer: All of the pictures on this "Underwear?" page featured Kurtis naked as a baby... I figured I would keep it 'G' rated and only show the cute embellishments! (although who could possibly be offended by an adorable baby?!?)

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Z:

Kurtis loved Davey Crocket as a child. When he finally got his own 'coon-skin' hat, he wore it everywhere, even to bed! In honour of Davey...

And there you have it folks, a fully completed, 90 page 'Alphabet Album.' It is simple, lots of fun, and a great way to get through some of those years of piled up pictures without wearing yoruself out. This is a great keepsake and if I never get to the rest of Kurt's pictrues, at least he has some reminders of each year of his life growing up. Good luck with your projects... i'd love to see how they turn out!

Even MORE 'Alphabet Album.' My Hubby, M-R.

For those of you who are stopping by for the first time, or haven't been around for awhile, I have been showcasing a full "Alphabet Album" that I created for my husband from 22 years of growing-up pictures. Feel free to look back at the previous posts for pages A-L. Just clikc on my "Alphabet Album" link in the Categories section to the right ---->  

And now, without further ado, M-R:

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N:

I found 'N' to be one of the hardest letters to come up with a title for. That is until I remembered that Kurtis had been part of the National Rifle Team. I had to search for these pictrues (since he had them personally, not his Mother, who I got all of the other pictrues from). I like how these pages turned out though... 

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This is another of my favourite pages, and a technique I really like to use when I have a lot of pictures from an event. You will note, that on the left page below, there is nothing but pictures. Sometimes it can take quite a while to get all the pictures to fit exactly and fill up every bit of space, but I love how it looks!

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Above is another layout I really like (can you tell I love to scrap 'farm' pictures?). I really like it, because of the photos on the right page. These were actually taken outside when it was cold, and the shutters did not open all the way. Of course there weren't digital cameras back then, so they didn't know it until the pictures were printed. What a neat effect!!

I'd love to hear any ideas about your 'Alphabet Albums'... either those you have made, or those that you have been inspired to make. What sort of theme will your album have? What is your favourite title?