New Layouts + a FREEBIE

It's been too long since I shared traditional layouts. Here's what I've been scrapping since my last non- Project Life post...

I love the Real Life in Pockets series that Just Jaimee and Mommyish are creating each month. I ended up making two layouts with their most recent edition, Are We There Yet?.

created with Real Life in Pockets: Are We There Yet? by Just Jaimee and Mommyish; Pockets no. 6 by Valorie Wibbens; Pea Diana font

created with Real Life in Pockets: Are We There Yet? by Just Jaimee and Mommyish; Lifelines no. 1 templates by creashens; Pea Kar Kar and KG Always a Good Time fonts

This layout is part of a larger album, which is mostly finished but I haven't posted the pages online. I scrapped most of them last year and now I'm just trying to finish them all so I can print a photo book.

created with June Company Stash products from Pixels & Company - Anchors Away papers by Digital Scrapbook Ingredients; Destination: Port of Call elements by Amber Shaw; Summerlicious journaling cards by Anita Designs; Wisdom Script and Bebas Neue fonts

June Company Stash products: Anchors Away papers by Digital Scrapbook Ingredients; Destination: Port of Call elements by Amber Shaw; Summerlicious journaling cards by Anita designs;

Wisdom Script and Bebas Neue fonts - See more at: http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=719743&ppuser=4013#sthash.aRKOHPl7.dpuf

This was for the June journaling challenge at My Scrapbook Art:

created with Hooray kit by Sabrina's Creations; Spaz alpha by creashens; Photo Flair - Candy by Jennifer Valencia; DK Wayang font

This page was made with Bright Side store collab kit - it's the free with purchase for June at Pixels and Company and I'm in love with it.

created with Bright Side collab kit by the Pixels and Company designers; Stars From Our Eyes font

This layout was created nearly a month ago with the June Storyteller Collection by Just Jaimee.  Since I took my sweet time in posting here, I decided to make a free template for you based on this page!

created with 2014 June Storyteller Collection by Just Jaimee; arsenale white font

As you can see I had a lot of fun playing with the shadows to make them look a little more custom than usual. I used this tutorial since I scrapbook in Photoshop Elements (I'm using version 10). Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Project Life 2014: Week 24 & July Storyteller is here!

For my week 24 spread I got to use the brand spankin' new July Storyteller Collection from Just Jaimee.  If you're not familiar with her monthly collections - they are HUGE! And awesome. And perfect for all your scrapping needs, but I especially love them for my Project Life spreads. The July edition just screams summer:

Here is my spread:

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created with July Storyteller 2014 Collection by Just Jaimee; The 52 Weeks by Heather Joyce; Just Realize font

Here's a closer look at the left side:

And the right side:

I deviated from my usual template and used the one Jamiee included in the collection. I really like the doodled borders around each pocket! You can also view my layout, along with TONS of other inspiration, in the FREE Storytelling online magazine. Enjoy!

Project Life 2014: Weeks 22 & 23

It's JUNE! We're almost halfway through the year, and this is getting harder. Life seems to get more complicated in the summer, kids home all day, less of a structured routine, and just more stuff going on in general.  I'm staying afloat, with Project Life at least... the current state of my house might be another story. ;)

Here's my week 22 spread:

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created with Twirl papers by Allison Pennington; County Fair and Happy Fall Y'all kits by Dani Mogstad; Grass is Greener by Lauren Grier; Click by One Little Bird; Spot On by Splendid Fiins; Torquay by Kaye Winiecki; Hello Summer freebie by Valorie Brown; Everyday Life templates vol. 1 by Laura Passage; Just Realize font

week 22 - left

week 22 - right

Here is week 23:

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created with Embroidery Yarns Retro; Fleetwood kit; UV collab kit; In the City alpha; Pure Happiness kit; Reflection kit; This Carefree Day kit; Wood Veneer Word Talk all by Sahlin Studio;

Everyday Life template by Laura Passage - See more at: http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=719741&ppuser=4013#sthash.xkamFtOt.dpuf

created with Embroidery Yarns Retro; Fleetwood kit, UV Collab kit; In the City alpha; Pure Happiness kit; Reflection kit; This Carefree Day kit; Wood Veneer Word Talk by Sahlin Studio; Everyday Life vol. 1 templates by Laura Passage; Just Realize font

Embroidery Yarns Retro; Fleetwood kit; UV collab kit; In the City alpha; Pure Happiness kit; Reflection kit; This Carefree Day kit; Wood Veneer Word Talk all by Sahlin Studio;

Everyday Life template by Laura Passage - See more at: http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=719741&ppuser=4013#sthash.xkamFtOt.dpuf

Embroidery Yarns Retro; Fleetwood kit; UV collab kit; In the City alpha; Pure Happiness kit; Reflection kit; This Carefree Day kit; Wood Veneer Word Talk all by Sahlin Studio;

Everyday Life template by Laura Passage - See more at: http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=719741&ppuser=4013#sthash.xkamFtOt.dpuf

week 23 - left

week 23 - right

 Thanks for looking - hope to be back soon catching up on some more traditional layouts. Stay tuned!

Project Life 2014: Weeks 20 & 21

Hi there! I've got two weeks to share today, and *fingers crossed* I'll finish up week 22 sometime this week. I can't believe we're nearly half way through the year - and I'm keeping up! One thing that's making me super happy about this project right now is working with Digital Design Essentials products. This sounds like a shameless plug - but it's not. Yes, I'm on the creative team, but honestly it's not required to blog or promote products other than just posting in online galleries. I've found the collections to be tailor made for Project Life-style scrapping. I love the color combos, the variety, the unique elements and the word art. They really make putting together my spreads quick and fun.  It's making me WANT to scrap and keep this going.

For week 20, I mostly used the Playful freebie, along with some free motherhood cards from Scrapaneers.

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created with Playful mini kit freebie by Digital Design Essentials; motherhood cards freebie from  Scrapaneers; Everyday Life templates vol. 1 by Laura Passage; Just Realize and LB Filler Up fonts

Here's a look at each side:

week 20 - left side

week 20 - right side

For week 21 I used the XOXO collection - I love how even though this collection is themed (Valentine's Day) it is still versatile and generic enough to use for a weekly spread in May.

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created with XOXO collection by Digital Design Essentials; Everyday Life vol. 1 templates by Laura Passage; Just Realize, Bebas Neue, and Branboll fonts

week 21 - left side

week 21 - right side

Thanks for stopping by! Happy scrapping!

You + Me and a FREEBIE

I'm hosting the 3-Way Challenge over at Pixels and Company this week, which means I have a layout to share. I also created a freebie to go along with it- but first, the sample layout I created for the challenge.  Just sweet moment of my daughter and I.

created with This Moment kit by Anita Designs

I've made a template based on this page - just click the image to download. Happy scrapping!