Summer Stories Meet Project Life with Suzanne Sergi

Happy Wednesday!

If you have been scrapbooking for a few years, you have probably heard of Project Life. I have been wanting to try this new format in my own scrapbooking. However, all I kept doing was thinking about, and not really having a plan to get started. I decided to begin my 2013 Project Life Album at the beginning of June. I had great intention of designing my cover page, prior to the 1st of June. However, June 1st came, and went. So, this week, I decided to bring out two page protectors, pair it with the gorgeous collection of Summer Stories, and begin documenting the new chapter in my family's life.

The past week was a perfect opportunity to document, and  it was a week of celebration. With a bit of renewal, thrown in for myself. My approach is simple, and simply chose the photos that were of the most significance of the week's events. My oldest daughter graduated from Junior High, so I included lots of photos from this event. I also documented a personal first moment for me.

Luckily, for me I had these page protectors in my stash. My process was simple, as I have been documenting each day with a photo. I also have been jotting down notes of the day's events in my calendar. I tend to forget what happened yesterday! 

Here are a few details of my week in review:

One thing I love are the assorted envelopes found in Teresa Collin's collections. Here I simply adhered to the outside of the page protector. The envelopes are perfect for including journaling or memorabilia. I covered the inside flap with another patterned paper. I pulled out some of Teresa's metal hardware to add more texture to this pocket. I love dimension on my projects, and although, Project Life has a more simplistic approach, there is not any reason to add your own creative touches! In this decorative envelope, I added movie ticket stubs. This was a simple moment, but one worth remembering! I pulled in some twine, and chipboard  elements from Summer Stories on the top.

Here is a pocket that I chose not to tuck in a photo. I decided to simply embellish it, using the large chipboard element frame. I also pulled in the 6x6 Summer Stories designer pad, and cut the mini story bingo card, to place inside the frame's window. It fit perfectly! 

You can also add detail to the outside of the page protectors by using the border strips found in this collection, too. They are 12x12, and add a nice decorative border underneath the photos.

 Here is a closer view of the 4x6 pocket on the right hand side of the page. I added patterned paper to the bottom of the text background. Created a pocket, that I stitched with my sewing machine. I tucked in another photo of my special graduate. I added one of Teresa's pre made flowers, and a decorative brad for the center.

Above you can see a snapshot of our week, and love that the 4x3 journal cards were a perfect fit to add into the page protectors. I used them primarily because I love the quotes found throughout this collection, and they are perfect to include journaling tidbits of the week.

A final detail of a photo of the special graduation blessing read by me to my daughter.  I rarely have photos of myself, so nice to see at least one snapshot of me. I am beginning my new chapter, and I cannot wait to use Project Life, and Teresa Collins collections to help me document them in the weeks ahead!

Thanks for stopping by the blog, and have a fabulous week!

Graduate two page layout by Yvonne Blair featuring Summer Stories

 Hi everyone!  Boy has it been a crazy month in the Blair house! 

Yes, we had a high school graduate!

Exciting, emotional, fun and stressful times.

I wanted to share with you a little photo session I did with Bre to have some props for her graduation party.

Of course that means they have to be scrapped to right.

Summer Stories was the perfect choice.

Her high school colors were green and gold. 

Loved the gold glitter papers. Really helped the pictures pop.

Love this picture with her thumbs up.  It says it all. 

 Below you can see it in its two page spread version.  

So thankful for this girl.  She brings such joy in my life and the scrapbooks I'm creating for her are going to be my gifts to her one day.  I want her to know how special she is to me and how much I loved watching her grow into an amazing adult.  This is why this thing called scrapbooking is so very important to me.  

Supplies used:

Teresa Collins Summer Stories papers:

Flowers a & b, Damask a

Summer Stories Die cut borders

Summer Stories Decorative Buttons

Summer Stories Die Cut Sheet

Summer Stories Chipboard Embellishments

Summer Stories Sticker sheet

other: Teresa Collins Mega Runner from Xyron

pop dots and Bazzill Cardstock.

Two Page Layout by Keisha

Happy Friday! Today I am sharing my 2-pager using TCD Memories line. 

It was a perfect chance for me to use some new photos of Mikiela & Lulu. My intent was to take photos of Mikiela, but she always calls for Lulu, argh! 

I wish the photos of the layout turned out better-it was challenging for me to get a good bright & clear photo. And I took TONS-sorry.

I hope that this week of 2-page inspiration turned into weekend motivation!! Have a creative weekend.

Two page layout by Jamie Harder using Stationery Noted

I had so much fun photographing my daughter the other day....she was in a super silly mood and could not stop laughing!  I love those kinds of laughter fits where you laugh till you cry and your stomach aches!  Feels so good!

Two page layouts are a great way to include lots of photos without having to make them much smaller. The photo on my left page is a 4x6 while the three others on the right page are 3x5.

I used the gorgeous stationery noted collection...oh my gosh I love, love, love this collection.  Teresa also manages to include so many beautiful quotes and sentiments into her lines that really add just what I am looking for on my pages.  I knew right away that I wanted to add "Do not let anyone ever dull your sparkle" so I cut that out and stapled it to the left side of my layout:

There are so many fabulous embellishments included in this line.  I think I almost used a little bit of everything:  chipboard (check out that chipboard tag piece - oh how i heart that), stickers, washi tape, die cut border, buttons, brads and enamel dots!

 I hope you enjoy some laughter in your day!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

NEW Summer Stories two page layout by Suzanne Sergi

Hi, Suzanne here with a two page layout featuring Teresa's new line, Summer Stories. I will admit, I do not create two page layouts very often, unless it is event specific. I feel that sometimes one photos is all you need to tell the story. Luckily, for me I have hundreds of photos of this mini photo shoot of my little girl Macie. Summer stories has a gorgeous palette of pink, blues, greys, and black throughout. I was inspired by the new release to revisit these photos. Reminds me of how fast she is growing, and I simply want to hold on to every minute with her!

Now, you may notice a trend on my scrapbook pages, that I do tend to use typically a 5x7 photo. With a two page layout , I was able to expand this size to an 8x10. With a smile like hers, it is a memory worth remembering. So on the right of the page, I chose my main photo of my little girl. To keep my design simple, and cohesive,  I used the same pattern paper for my base. The one used was Flashcards. I loved the big Alphabet pattern, perfect for documenting children photos.

I did pull in a stamp from Stationery Noted to stamp on top of the journal card above. I love tucking in a variety of layers underneath the top of my photos. So, I pulled in the pretty grey damask from the Summer Stories 6x6 designer pack. Tied some twine to add a bit more interest. I pulled out my Slihouette Cameo to diecut the circles tab you see, and embellished a couple of the circle with the Summer Stories enamel dots.

Again,  I put my Silhouette Cameo to work, to diecut the YOU title. I punched flowers again from the Summer Stories 6x6 Designer Pad to embellished the page. When I am working on girly pages, very seldom will they be without a flower, or two. The camera brad is also from this same collection.

 Again, I love having embellishments in sets of threes, so another flower layered on top of embossed vellum adds more detail to my page.

 I did use this premade title from the collection. To add more texture, I stitched around it, and layered it on top of the polka dot paper,  cut into a banner. Underneath the chipboard arrow is from the Summer Stores 12x12 Chipboard Element Sheet. Love enamel dots, and they were perfect for adding quick details to the arrow.

Here I layered the flower on top of a chipboard frame. You will find this frame in the He Said, She Said collection. Inside I filled it with funky black pattern to balance the left hand side of the page.

I love using a variety of pattern papers onto my pages, and a two page layout gives you enough space to do just that!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have been able to find this new collection! It is absolutely gorgeous, and perfect for Mother's Day projects!

Double Your Pleasure by Stacey Michaud

There are times when I want to work in a format bigger than 12 X 12.  I might have several photos of the same event and really want to showcase them with just the right amount of embellishments!  Times like those call for a double pager.

I work in 12 X 12, but many times I love creating with double 8.5 X 11 pages.  It allows for a bit more room, yet keeps pages manageable!

Here is a page I created.

When making double page layouts, I always like to have a main focal point.  I make it bold enough to draw the eye in.  For this page, it was the sun.  It highlights my favorite picture on the page.  The large tag on the other side has enough weight to bring the eye over.  I often like to use the same backgrounds on both sides so the whole page is grounded. 

To make the sun, I cute the diagonal strips from the Stripes paper from He Said, She Said.  I then laid them out like rays and added some enamel dots for dimension.

Supplies:  He Said, She Said:  Arrows, Strips and Flowers Paper, Borders, Brads, Enamel Dots; Far & Away:  Chipboard

Double page layouts come in many shapes and sizes...try one today!