Boo to You!

Howdy!  I'm back today with a Halloween layout.  I love Halloween layouts, but sometimes they can be so daunting if your stash looks anything like mine!  I have tons of Halloween collections that I have purchased over the years.  I decided that I needed to focus on one collection for this layout, and that collection is the October 31st collection by Doodlebug.  One of the reasons I chose this collection is because I had an idea in mind before I started my layout.  The 6 x 6 paper pad for this collection was perfect for my idea!  I wanted to create a frame around the edge of my layout using small pieces of patterned paper.  Since the patterns are scaled down in the 6 x 6 pad, it was perfect for doing this.  Here is a picture of my layout so you can see what I mean.

I started out with a spider web cut file that I purchased from Kerri Bradford Studio.  I sized it so that it was around 11 x 11 or so.  Then, I glued down the web to a white cardstock background.  After that, I just started piecing papers from the 6 x 6 pad around the edge.  I did not measure the pieces.  I just picked what looked good to my eye.  To create the Mickey ears for my title, I found an image online and then traced and cut it on my Cameo.  The "Boo" is a cut file from JustNick Studio.  The rest of my title was done using Doodlebug alpha stickers.  I added some sticker embellishments and a flair button from A Flair for Buttons.  I did not go crazy embellishing since my page had all of those patterns around the edge.  I wanted to make sure that my photos would still be the focus of my layout.  And, that's where I called it finished!!

I also have a process video for this layout if you would like to watch.




Well, thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a happy scrappy week!!

A Christmas Layout in February?

Why not? LOL! Actually, I started this layout back in December or January but put it aside until the end of this past week. Once I saw that Bella Blvd was having a creative team call, I decided that I would give it a shot. Bella Blvd has been one of my most favorite paper manufacturers for years, and it would be a dream come true to be on their creative team. I decided that I would submit this layout, so I got to work and finished it pretty quickly. The hard part was already done (rolling all those papers)! I just needed to embellish and add a title. I was really pleased with the way this layout turned out! Almost everything is from Bella Blvd except for the title and the flair. I cut the title on my cameo, and the flair is from A Flair for Buttons.

And here's a close up shot of the details.

Even though the overall picture quality is not fabulous, I really loved the way my youngest was looking up at Santa! I was worried that she was going to totally freak out but she didn't. She seemed fascinated with Santa, and even at two years old, she told him with very clear speech that she wanted presents for Christmas. So incredibly cute!

Well, that's all for today. I'll be back tomorrow to post another layout. Have a happy scrappy week!