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Project Life 2012 | Week Fourteen

Working my way through the last few weeks of Project Life. Printing photos. Handwriting journaling. Gathering memorabilia. I'm keeping it pretty simple in order to get caught up and get it done. Plus, I am realizing that I might want to start limiting some of the bulkier embellishments so I don't end up with too many albums for 2012! I love the stamped journaling cards and die cut pieces, though, so I'm keeping the "embellishment" mostly to my paper, stamps and die cut choices. :)

Here's my Week 14 Project Life spread:

Left side:

I chose to leave the 4x6 and 3x4 "windows" with the die cut shapes from last week open here so that they are still "see-through" from last week's spread.

I used a birth announcement we received in the mail in one of the photo pockets. I really enjoy the memorabilia aspect of Project Life. Things that I may have just thrown in a box before or thrown away now have a "home" in our PL album.

This week I was able to use one of my very first custom journaling cards I created way back in February. You can see that post HERE.

Right side:

I love the 3x4 card with quote from Jillibean Soup so I used it as a "filler" on my page. :) I love finding ways to incorporate pieces from my stash that might not get used on a regular scrapbook page. And I love the companies that create 12x12 sheets with cut apart pieces that are perfect for Project Life.

Really loving the look of stamped journaling cards. I'm thinking I need to make a few more sets of these to have on hand. Plus, it's such a great way to just play with stamps.

If you missed any of the posts on the custom stamped journaling cards, check out these posts:

• Even More Stamped Journaling Cards
• Custom Stamped Journaling Cards
• May Studio AE Stamped Journaling Cards
• April Studio AE Stamped Journaling Cards
• March Studio AE Stamped Journaling Cards

PROJECT LIFE 2012 | Week Fourteen Supplies:

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PROJECT LIFE 2012 | Basic Supplies (what I'm using almost every week):

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PROJECT LIFE 2012 | FULL LISTING

• Title Page
• Getting Started. December 25-31, 2011
• Week One
• Week Two
• Week Three
• Week Four
• Week Five
• Week Six
• Week Seven
• Week Eight
• Week Nine
• Week Ten
• Week Eleven
• Week Twelve
• Week Thirteen

Project Life is a memory keeping system by Becky Higgins. Click HERE to learn how you can start recording your family memories with Project Life.

KBS | Graduation Cards

It's that time of year again... graduation time!

I always like to try and personalize my graduation cards for the grad and these are the ones I made for the graduation announcements we received this year.

I love that with Kerri's Graduation Kit you can customize the card or scrapbook page layout with the graduation year. 

I also try to match the colors of the cards I create with the school colors for even more individualized style.

I kept these easy by keeping the same design throughout all four cards but changing up the colors.

The inside of the card was finished with even more stamping.

And the card itself is from the Silhoeutte Store:

 
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I folded mine so that the pocket was on the inside left so that the stamped greeting and my handwritten greeting would be visible when the card is opened. 

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

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2PEAS New Products IN STOCK, Special Offers & Classes

I picked up the Simple Stories line...lovin' the bright, primary colors!

  

  

  

  

BASIC GREY CLIPPINGS GIVEAWAY WINNER 

(from THIS post)

Congratulations to:

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Allie, I've emailed you!

May Studio AE from Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

It's that time again... time for another Studio AE Blog Hop!

This month's stamp set is Simple Joy by Ali Edwards (May Studio AE) stamp set.

I've got a couple of projects for you this month!

First up, a non-traditional sized layout:

This page is 6x12 and is an insert for this week's Project Life spread. It was a small version of Ali's "Day in the Life" concept. Just a little insert to show what an ordinary everyday is like here at the Magouirk house. :)

I used a photo template by Kerri Bradford (included in supply list below) to create this adorable photobooth style photo strips.

I mixed in lots of the phrase stamps from this month's Studio AE stamp set using Stampin' Up inks in several colors.

I printed some journaling directly on the 6x12 sheert of paper.

I combined this month's stamps with some other stamps, washi tape and minimal embellishments. Easy, fun and something I can definitely see doing periodically to show our everyday life.

Next, I created yet more journlaing cards for my Project Life album. I love having custom stamped cards on hand ready for journaling like I did HERE and HERE.

I combined this month's Studio AE stmaps with some Studio Calico stamps for these fun, colorful and custom PL journaling cards.

I used a stamp from one of Ali's other stamp sets here with one from this month's set:

These journaling cards will be making an appearance in my PL album soon!

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

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Be sure to check the blogs of all taking part in the Blog Hop today:

• Mindy Miller, May’s Studio AE guest
• Daniela
• Nichol
• Sharyn
• Tanis
• Teri
• Laura
• Ali

***NOTICE of Reduced Shipping for Studio AE Members***

Please click HERE to learn all about the super low new shipping prices!

Prize:

We are giving away one random prize – a $20 gift certificate to TechniqueTuesday – to someone who comments during the hop. The winner will be announced on the TT blog on May 13^th. Leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win!

 

NSD | GIVEAWAY! :)

In keeping with the NSD celebration, I have two (yes, TWO) $25 gift certificates to give away to Kerri Bradford's STORE.

***GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

To enter, leave a comment here on this blog post letting me know what you will be doing for National Scrapbook Day! Leave a comment between now and Sunday, May 6, 2012, 11:59 p.m. for a chance to win. Randomly selected winners will be drawn and posted Monday, May 7th.

Be sure to check out today's FREE download over on Kerri's blog HERE.

And check out the shapes on sale HERE.

Also, be sure to check out these great promotions going on at Two Peas in a Bucket:

 

KBS | Seriously (a layout)

We're celebrating National Scrapbook Day all week long over at Kerri Bradford's Site HERE. Each day there is a FREE download (for that day only and special savings on Kerri's kits).

Check out the kits on sale today HERE.

And today's FREE download: it was the first thing that popped into my head... might be because I was using my Grey's Anatomy coffee mug that day but we say "seriously?" all the time around here and I thought it would be a fun addition to page layouts. ;) Get it HERE.

My layout (and by the by, these photos of my youngest seriously crack me up. He is a little comedian, that one.)

I combined elements from several of Kerri's kits (listed in the supply list below) for my layout. I love mixing a couple of titles/phrases together for a completely custom page title.

The arrows are stamped images from Studio Calicio/Hero Arts stamp sets. I love to repeat elements (in this case arrows) on my page designs.

A look at today's FREE shape. ;)

Close up of journlaing printed on a Crate Paper Story Teller sticker. I love label stickers. Just sayin'.

A little sticker + badge action going on right over the photo template. I like to make sure and "jazz up" the photo templates so the page design doesn't seem too "embellishment" heavy on one side.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

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Other Supplies:

• 7Gypsies Zany Stickers
• Studio Calico Epic Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Awesome Stamp Set

Oh, and I shared a few of my favorite things too (in a Kerri Bradford Photo Template of course!):

My favorite things (at the moment): Fabric, Cameo, Photo Collages, iPhone, Nook, Nail Polish, LOFT dresses, Ali Edwards Stamps, Keurig Coffee Maker, Ruffles and oh yeah, more fabric! ;)

If you're taking part in Ella Publishing's Spring Training Event, be sure to come chat with me tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. MDT (12:00 a.m. Eastern). 

 

 

 

Project Life 2012 | Week Twelve

Two days in a row! Whoohoo!

I did cheat a bit. Most of this page was already finished. Just needed to add one journaling card and finish my title.

I used lots of custom stamped journaling cards from THIS post and also THIS post. I love seeing these pieces mixed into my PL album.

Week Twelve:

Left Side Close up:

I added an Ormolu tag with a Stampin' Up clip to my title card. Simple.

All custom stamped journaling and filler cards this week. Love that.

Right Side Close Up:

More custom stamped journaling cards and I printed the screenshot of the movie poster from imdb.com.

Finished this 4x6 pocket like I did for week eleven HERE where I used the cut apart journaling cards from 12x12 sheets of paper. Thinking I really, really love this concept. Will be doing this more.

PROJECT LIFE 2012 | Week Twelve Supplies:

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Other Supplies:

• Studio Calico Awesome Stamp Set
• Studio Calico Epic Stamp Set

PROJECT LIFE 2012 | Basic Supplies (what I'm using almost every week):

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PROJECT LIFE 2012 | FULL LISTING

• Title Page
• Getting Started. December 25-31, 2011
• Week One
• Week Two
• Week Three
• Week Four
• Week Five
• Week Six
• Week Seven
• Week Eight
• Week Nine
• Week Ten
• Week Eleven

Project Life is a memory keeping system by Becky Higgins. Click HERE to learn how you can start recording your family memories with Project Life.

Don't forget to check out Kerri Bradford's site today for the sale of the day HERE:

Be sure to grab today's FREE download while you're there too. You can find it HERE.

Even more new stuff at Two Peas in a Bucket! Click the links below to check out new workshops & goodies!

   

Project Life 2012 | Week Eleven (finally!)

Yep, I am still plugging away on Project Life. Just a few weeks behind with putting it all together and sharing. 

Here's my week 11:

A closer look at the left side:

Lots (and lots!) of stamping on my journaling cards again. I love all the fabulous stamps available that work so well for journaling of any kind, whether it be Project Lilfe or a traditional scrapbook page.

I used Ormolu tags this week stapled on some of the photos.

I had several photos I wanted to share for Sunday so I used a photo template by Kerri Bradford to fit 6 photos in a 4x6 pocket! 

Stamping my own journaling cards really personalizes my album.

Closer look at the right side:

I used a couple of 4x6 pieces from 12x12 sheets of paper to fill in the 4x6 pockets. Instead of cutting the pieces into 3x4 journlaing cards, I left 2 together for a 4x6 piece. Simple and easy.

I incorporated some fabric swatches from my sewing project featured in my layout right on the "button" card paper. 

PROJECT LIFE 2012 | Week Eleven Supplies:

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Other Supplies:

• Studio Calico Awesome Stamp Set

PROJECT LIFE 2012 | Basic Supplies (what I'm using almost every week):

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PROJECT LIFE 2012 | FULL LISTING

• Title Page
• Getting Started. December 25-31, 2011
• Week One
• Week Two
• Week Three
• Week Four
• Week Five
• Week Six
• Week Seven
• Week Eight
• Week Nine
• Week Ten

Project Life is a memory keeping system by Becky Higgins. Click HERE to learn how you can start recording your family memories with Project Life.

Don't forget to check out Kerri Bradford's site today for the sale of the day HERE:

Be sure to grab today's FREE download while you're there too. You can find it HERE.

Lots of new stuff happening at 2Peas in a Bucket + promotions, classes, etc. Check them out!

   

  

 

KBS | National Scrapbook Day Week Long Celebration

Hey everyone!

Sorry about the lack of posts here of late. Too much going on over the last few weeks and I've needed a bit of a paper crafting/blog breather.

Just wanted to pop in today to let you know about sales and specials going on over at Kerri Bradford's Site this week. Check it out HERE.

I'll be back tomorrow with something new to share! See you then!

KBS | Glad I Spent It With You layout

So many of you have been asking for a new layout share and I'm happy to say that I have one for you today!

I combined my favorite title from Kerri Bradford's new Happy Kit with a sun and flower die cuts (and of course photo template) for this spring-time layout featuring my absolutely adorable niece. I couldn't get enough snuggles with this little sweetie Easter weekend. So very blessed to have her in our life.

I cut the title large (as tall as the photo collage) and layered it over the sunburst die cut from the This & That Freedom kit. I also layered both the title and sunburst over die cut gray cardstock to really make them pop off the background.

To make the title even easier to read, I layered vellum over the background patternred paper to mute the design.

Layered stickers and embellishments in similar colors in the center of the die cut starburst make it really stand out.

I finished the page with a scattering of die cut flowers, brads, stickers and Dear Lizzy epoxy stickers (exclusive to Studio Calico).

The larger flower die cuts are a freebie offered by Kerri. You can download it HERE.

I layered the die cut flowers with the pre-made die cuts from October Afternoon's Sidewalks Flower package. I love being able to combine both custom and pre-made embellishments for one-of-a-kind accents for my pages.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

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Today, I'm featured over on the Ella Publishing blog as one of the teachers for Spring Training. Check out the blog post and sneaks HERE and click the banner below to learn all about Spring Training.

My Spring Training Sneak Peeks:

KBS | Take A Look layout

I'm sharing a new layout featuring designs from Kerri Bradford's Store. 

One of my favorite things to do on vacation is take photos of the beautiful foilage and flowers that are so different than from where I live. I took all of these photos last fall when my husband and I were in Vancouver. 

I printed the florals from Loni Stevens' new kit in Kerri's Store and created a floral border from bright patterned papers that compliment the colors in my photos. 

I paired the die cut florals with a die cut title from Kerri's Going Places kit.

I love the text background behind all the bright florals. Much more interesting than solid cardstock but not so busy that it detracts from the flower die cuts.

To give added depth and dimension to my photo collage, I printed it twice, cut the "frames" from one of the collages and pop dotted it on top of the other collage. I love how it gives the collage a dimensional look and feel. I added mini clips to add to that feeling.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

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STUDIO CALICO/HERO ARTS NEW STAMPS

I'm in love with the new Studio Calico stamps. I used one of them on my layout above and have been using them on my latest Project Life pages (to be shared SOON). :)

These stamps are now available and I have found them in stock at the stores below:

NEW STUDIO CALICO STAMPS IN STOCK AT TWOPEASINABUCKET

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NEW STUDIO CALICO STAMPS IN STOCK AT SIMON SAYS STAMP

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NEW STUDIO CALICO STAMPS IN STOCK AT ELLEN HUTSON

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