8x8 Pages

I find one of the easiest ways to get back into scrapping is to start with smaller pages. There's less pressure and they are usually clean and simple so you build up some confidence getting a few done quickly. I'm perpetually working on an album documenting our summer traditions at the Lake. I interviewed family members to see what things they loved and wanted to see captured in the book. I am going to spend the next week highlighting some of these pages.

The first one is one of my favorites.

I had this skull and cross bone paper that I honestly thought I would never use. I didn't want it to overwhelm the page so I layered over it and did some inking.

Dusting off the scraps

After a long summer off, there is only one way to jump back into a huge pile of scrap paper - go on a retreat! My first ever! A friend of mine has gone to several Scrap-a-way-Retreats and I decided spur of the moment to try it out. In one word...it was AWESOME! The women attending were all really friendly and funny. The owner, Rosanne, puts so much thought into the themes, the games, the prizes and treats. I went Saturday am to Sunday pm and next time I am going to start the trip on a Friday because I didn't want to leave.  Here is a pic of my favorite layout from the weekend.

 

The circle stamp is actually the top of my marker!

I highly recommend you check out a scrap retreat if you need to find some new creative energy. Meals were included so all you had to do was scrap! Amazing!

Birdie Birthday

Another one of my favorite Cricut cuts. I just love this birdie! And she loves to celebrate birthdays!

Princess Card

This card has a few different Cricut pieces, but still very simple to make. I love this sparkling circle paper and what princess doesn't want some bling!

First Birthday Owl Card

I've used this beautiful owl many times before. She is one of my favorites. A quick craft punch and a balloon and this little bird is ready to party!

Card Week: Gator Baby

It seems to be that time of year again where I need a lot of cards and don't have a lot of time. I tend to lean on my Cricut to create some simple, yet style cards. I also grab bright, fun papers to help spice things up. Here's the first card this week!

Bright chevron paper, a gator cut, a fun punch and some puffy foam letters = simple!

Summer Camp - Scrap!

I cannot tell you how happy I am to be participating in Camp Scrap over at Big Picture Classes. I always get these huge bursts of motivation and inspiration. 4 weeks is not enough time - I wish class could last all summer. I've already completed several layouts and cards.

Sticking with the Boston theme, here is a 38th Birthday Card I whipped up today for a friend who is a huge Bruins fan. The challenge was to use something new or that you haven't used in a while. I pulled out my dusty container of watercolor pencils. The yellow highlights and black top are all watercolor.

I also threw together a Celtics card using up some Jolee Celtics stickers I had in my stash.