I have been scrapping - lots to share but for today - my two most recent Noel Mignon layouts. Her January kit Soda Shoppe is a beautiful mix of color & neutral - love how contrasting these 2 layouts are even though they are from the same kit. I'm trying something new this year - stop stressing over the layouts. Not a get 'er done attitude but just relax with the process, stop lamenting over every little detail, I've got lots to scrap :) The first is simple, but I really loved the photo & wanted to showcase it - just a few embellishments here & there . . .
The second layout includes pics from Ryan's birthday - 6 years old already!!! I can't believe it. For some reason I didn't get great shots - some fuzziness going on. When that happens I tend to change the pics to black & white, it seems a bit more forgiving. I also make the pics smaller so the lack of focus is less apparent. I used the washi tape from the kit to create this frame & then machine stitched it down. A fun way to use those rolls of washi tape in your stash :)
Have you been seeing all the CHA sneaks on the web?? I told myself that I would be picky in purchases this CHA - my stash is growing a bit too much & I need to use it before I add much more to it :) I can't help looking though . . . anything you are pining over???
Happy New Year Julie! Love the birthday and new year's festivity layouts!
ReplyDeleteI'm not looking forward to the first couple mornings of back to school for my son. Monday is coming up quick! CUTE Layouts! CHA...I haven't payed much attention at all. It has been a year since I have ordered scrapbook paper ! :-0 I wasn't going to order any til I used up more of my stash but Simple Stories is screaming "BUY ME" as is Cosmo Crickets Honky Tonk collection!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, big boy! So good to see you posting again. I am so excited about Graphics 45 and Websters this time around! But I am not buying a lot - using my stash first.
ReplyDeleteMy kids went back yesterday too. Hard to get back into that routine again. I absolutely LOVE when my kids are home. Look at you!! Have his birthday pics scrapped already!! I haven't even printed Ben's. I am not buying anything from CHA. I really need to use what I have and haven't been doing that so well. Just been using the kits I am sent for DT work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful layouts. We go back to school on Monday. Not looking forward to that morning.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the black and white photos!
Awesome pages Julie! I really love the stitched washi frame. ;) Oh and thanks for the awesome comment on my last layout! I'm usually afraid of turning my pics into circles too but it really worked for that page and now I think I may try it more...
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