School is Back in Session (a 2peas layout) + What I'm Using This Week

I've been wanting to share this layout for two weeks.

So excited it went up on Monday at Two Peas.

By the way,Monday is the day to check the gallery for an influx of GG designed layouts). I think that is fun to have a weekly GG layout share. I grab my cup of coffee and ooh and ahhh over the fabulousness shared. Happiness I tell ya!

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket | Sept. 20, 2010

Lots of Bella Blvd paper goodness here. And from multiple collections. They don't necessarily go together but look good together. :) And even though these particular school-themed papers may seem geared towards older students (high-school or college) I love how amazing they look on my daughter's elementary school layout. 

And Kerri Bradford digi die cuts. I used my Silhouette to cut these but you can also use your Cricut. Or Wishblade or other digi die cutters. I encourage you to try them out. How amazing that the same die cut designs will work on a multitude of digi craft cutters so that we can all use the same things. Happiness!

And odds and ends. Like those Making Memories chipboard pencil stickers. Those are old. I love taking an older product and marrying it with newer ones. And in this case everything coordinates and flows together perfectly. And I used some of my stash. I need to do more of that. 

And don't be afraid of cutting your titles from patterned paper. Here I cut mine from both patterned paper and cardstock, layering the pattern on the black cardstock to help it stand out. 

And the apple was completely pieced together from die cut patterned papers as well.

Buttons finish everything off, right? I think so.

Besides I seem to think I need every button ever made so I best be using them every chance I get!

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Borders N Blocks 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd; Pep Rally 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd; Physics 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd; Blue Without You 12x12 Hello Beautiful Paper by Bella Blvd.; Text me 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd.; Magic In the Sky 12x12 Sunny Happy Skies Paper by Bella Blvd.; Thanks A Bunch 12x12 Hello Beautiful by Bella Blvd.; Journal Cards Sweet Summertime Paper by Echo Park Paper Co.; Steves Keys 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd.; Vellum

EMBELLISHMENTS: Report Card Border Rub Ons by October Afternoon; Report Card Wild Cards by October Afternoon; Report Card Label Stickers by October Afternoon; Chipboard Pencil Stickers by MM; Buttons by Stampin' Up & Papertrey Ink; Red/Brown Baker's Twine by Jillibean Soup

TOOLS: Silhouette Digital Die Cutting Machine

DIGI DIE DESIGNS: Educationish Kit by Kerri Bradford (apple and "school is..."); elementary_C00557_9547 by Silhouette America

WHAT I'M USING THIS WEEK

Black w/ Silver Handle Printers Tray by 7Gypsies: Using this fabulous little tray for the next product, Kerri Bradford's This & That Halloween Digi Die Cut Kit. I can't wait to start this. I have plans for adding to the die cuts. FUN.

Above is Kerri's fabulous tray. Here is what all the components look like:

Kerri Bradford This & That Halloween Digi Die Cut Kit: I love Halloween decorations, supplies, etc.

The end.

Copic Blending Card X-Press Paper Pack: I was dying to get this. Dying. Copic released this at CHA Summer. You can read about it HERE. I WILL be using it this week. I know, how can someone be so excited about paper? It's all about the right tools. To be successful with Copics, you really do need the right tools. I have a feeling this might be replacing my current go-to paper for Copics. My Aussie friends already know all about this paper, right ladies!!!?!!! 

 

Martha Stewart Scoring Board Score Craft Tool: I thought I didn't want or need one. I was wrong. I am using this all the time. Perfect creases. I briefly touched on this in THIS post. I'll be sharing more with this soon.

Penny Johnson Clear Stamp Dearest Deer & Penny Johnson Clear Stamp Shhh: I just adore these. They remind me of my childhood. The deer remind me of a decoration we had when I was kid and the Santa reminds me of this (cut from an old gift box lid):

 

Martha Stewart DIY Large Snowman Punch: I think this will make super cute projects. Imagine gift tags or a wintertime bookmark (perfect small size) and I want to make a snow globe and stick this guy in it. ;)

Martha Stewart XL Punch Witch Hat: I think this little guy could be used in so many fun ways. Stick it on top of a pumpkin stamped image. Or use it on top of a letter in a title as a fun Halloween motif. Or...and don't laugh, okay? This reminds me of the Sorting Hat from Harry Potter. We are going to Orlando later this year and I am most excited for all the Harry Potter fun at Universal. :)

EK Success Large Reindeer Punch: I think this will make the cutest gift tags and/or cards and even scrapbook page accent. Add a red pom pom or button for the nose and some googly eyes to dress him up. Fun!

Dear Lizzy American Crafts Christmas Papers: I'm going to use these for last year's Holiday Cards/Photos from friends and family layouts. If you are new to my blog you can see past year's layouts and read all about how I scrap these HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE. Some of my favorite layouts to scrap each year!

I also really love that not all of the papers in this collection scream "Christmas" and can be used for many different themes or occasions.

Dear Lizzy Enchanted Just Write Journaling Cards: I think these will be fun for all sorts of projects. I love little tags that you can tuck underneath things and layer on layouts. These are cute. Lots of perforated pieces and unique designs.

Video Presentation of this week's picks:

  

Have a super day!

p.s. If you won blog candy/giveaways last week and emailed me your address, your package went out today! :)

Comments

[Dayami]

I love that layout!! You r good keeping it for 2 weeks. It is gorgeous. Love how you put buttons on your pages. I soo don't know how to work buttons, if that is even possible. Anyway, loving all the goodies. And the dear stamps!!!!!! Loving the Halloween tray. Ok so I love everything!! Lol
Gonna go watch the video woohooo

[Sarah M]

Wow! Just amazing!!!!:)

[{vicki}]

Love the back to school layout!

[Jaclyn Rench]

Another beautiful layout! Love all the little extra touches and details you add to your pages. Can't wait to see what you do with the halloween tray!

[Dawn]

Another great layout! I can't wait to see what you do with those ADORABLE Penny Johnson stamps!!

[Sylvia]

Soooo enjoyed last weeks videos!!! Thanks so much for all this wonderful inspiration here on your blog! Love your back-to-school layout!

[Belinda]

You'll have to let us know what you think about the paper. I kinda didn't like it as much as I thought I would... I tried some when I was at CHA -- we got some samples of the paper in the Copic Certification class. But maybe I didn't give it enough of a chance. ;-) I'm one of those fuddy duddies that dislikes change.

[Dawn]

I am sure you should have labeled this post ENABLER ALERT !!! Lol
That layout is just spectacular, such fun colors and details.
Interested in how that paper works for you...I have also heard good things but hadn't found yet.
Thanks for all the product links, and your Office is just beautiful

[Account Deleted]

Nichol, I stumbled across your blog for the first time and am in awe. You do beautiful work and I love your video tutorials. Whiff of Joy got a double order from me after my visit....LOL! I also gave you props on the PTI forum. Thanks for the inspiration...and enabling. I can't wait to see what you do with the Penny Johnson stamps that I've been a click away from buying today.

[Terri M]

Love the page Nichol I love the title cut from text paper and everything about it... Those Penny Johnson stamps are just adorable, can't wait to see You Work YOUR MAGIC WITH THESE... Big Hugs

[patricia]

I just love your blog. You inspire me all the time :)

[Deneen]

Love all the fun things you shared today! Can't wait to see what you think of the new paper with the copic's. Also so happy to hear there is another Harry Potter fan around LOL! My kids would say I am obsessed with Harry Potter and I am pretty wicked at the trivia game as well.

[Maureen]

I agree, it does look like the sorting hat! Neat!

[Joyce]

Thanks a lot, Nichol! Gotta love that reindeer stamp.:) So reminds me of an ornament I still have from my childhood. So cute.:)

By the way...you always look so pretty in your videos.:)

[wholesale hitman]

Hey, this is pretty good stuff! Although this is my first visit here, I find your blog and your posts very insightful. Keep up the good work.

-mikee

[Mendi Yoshikawa]

Love the layout and how you emphasized the word "Back" with the Backpack photo (I just realized our girls are both in Fourth grade this year and I have a sneaking suspision my youngest daughter is the same age as your son).

It was fun to look back over your Christmas Card photo layouts and I'm excited to hear your report on the new Copic Paper. :)

[Susy]

Lovely layout Nichol, your kids are so lucky to have their lives documented so beautifully.
I must keep and eye out for the X-press paper, I have used their tape before, they make a fantastic super wide one that's realy strong. I get to do a copic certifacation class this coming November in Melbourne, so very excited. I was actually jumping up and down when the owner of my LSS told me that she had booked me in. Fortuantley I have done a bit of teaching there and filled in working a few times because I think it is only for store owners and staff, so very happy.
Cheers,
Sue

[Susy]

Oh and buttons are an addiction,.lol.

[Holly saveur]

Hi Nichol, beautiful lay out and look forward to see what you make this week.

[Nichol Spohr LLC]

Sue, you will love the Copic class. Do you know who is teaching it? I found that even thought I had a pretty good idea on how to blend, etc. that the expertise offered by the Copic instructor was invaluable. Im looking to take the advanced Copic Certification class hopefully sometime next year. :)
Enjoy! Cant wait to hear all about it!
x
Nichol

[Nikki M]

That Shh Stamp is absolutely adorable! It does remind me of one of the Golden Books I had growing up. Loving these what I'm using videos and that you use such a HUGE range of stamps and styles. Thanks!

[Sandra Korten]

Hi Nichol, great pics this week! Your layout is absolutly stunning. Love how you diecut the title on the patterned paper. It stands out more. Thank you for the useful tips! It helps me a lot!
Sandra

[Nichol Spohr LLC]

That is SO nice of you, Joyce. Thank you!

[Nichol Spohr LLC]

Thank you SO much, Rita!
I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment!
You made my day.
xo

[Helen]

Hi! I love the way you placed the two photos on the top of the page. I certainly need to remember that. Also love the title and the little bit of black behind it. Lots to learn from on your layout-thank you!

Helen