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!!

Great Weekend

This past weekend was a really great one!  On Friday my daughter got to stay home from school, so she was pretty happy about that.  We spent the morning together, and although it started out with her crying her eyes out because her dada had gone out of town for the day, it got better once we got moving.  We went to breakfast and then made a trip to Target where she roped me into buying her a new toy.  She thinks that everytime we go to Target she should be able to get a new toy even though I've explained to her that we can't always get something new.  Then, we spent the rest of the day with extended family.  She had a blast, and it was good for her to visit with her aunt and uncle.  On Saturday, I got some "me" time and decided to head to my LSS to check out the new stuff.  I ended up spending some $$ on new BoBunny and My Little Shoebox lines.  Then I came home and started to scrap a halloween LO (Yes, I am way behind!!!).  I have almost finished it -- just have to cut out some letters with the Cricut and add some journaling.  Sunday was a great day too even though I always go into "mourning" that the next day is a work day.  I got a Flip video and tested it out while my daughter did bubbles in the backyard.  The weather was perfect!!  So, with such a great weekend this must mean that my week will be just as good, right???  Here's to hoping for a good and speedy week!