A New Way to Share

Hi friends! If you're reading this, I first want to say THANK YOU for following my scrapbooking adventures here at Scrapping is Life.  It really does mean a lot that you take an interest in this little hobby of mine!

I've been thinking a lot lately about why I have this blog/what I use it for, and contemplating what direction to take in the future.  For the most part, I have used this blog to share my pages and projects. However, I recently started a Facebook page that will serve the same purpose with the added bonus of being a easier/quicker way for me to share while also reaching more people. If you're interested, you can find me at Lynnette Scraps. I'll not only share my work, but links to lots of great freebies and other scrapping content. There's a new template for you under the freebie tab, too! I'm super excited about it.
 

So what about this blog? I have decided to keep it, although I probably won't be posting here as often as I have in the past.  I'm planning to post scrap-related content such as favorite fonts, larger projects I'm working on, hybrid projects (and maybe even some non-scrap related projects), and of course free templates from time to time. I hope you'll stay along for the ride, and consider following on Facebook as well.

Happy scrapping!

NEW at Pixels & Company

I'm so in love with the subscription kits at Pixels and Company, and the February collection is no exception.  Just look at all of this!

 I haven't had enough time to play with the new products yet, but I did manage to get one layout done. 

scraplift of SO. CUTE. by kcvance: http://pixelsandcompany.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=28895&title=so-cute&cat=521
created with Loverly digital scrapbook collection and Loverly Everyday Life journaling cards by the Pixels & Company designers

I made this page for one of the birthday bash challenges. Did I mention the birthday bash is going on now?! There are challenges, contests and of course PRIZES, awesome prizes. Be sure to come party with us!

I am hosting a fun song lyrics challenge, come check it out! I created this layout especially for it.

created with Blueberry Seed no. 3; Just a Girl papers and elements by Shirley Polk

Party on!

Family Photo Shoot

Last week, Pixels & Company announced its new monthly subscription. I'm so excited about this! The collection is huge and it has options for pocket scrapping, more traditional scrapping, and even a bonus product - this month is a set of gorgeous printables.

 

Beautiful, right?! There are so many possibilities with this collection! I broke it out earlier this week to create a spread that will be in insert in my Project Life album. While we were on Thanksgiving break, we had a big family photo shoot with everyone in my husband's family. I snapped a bunch of phone photos and used them to create this:

created with Joyful Digital Scrapbook Collection and Joyful Everyday Life Journaling Cards by the Pixels and Company designers; Page 2 Templates vol. 1 by Meredith Cardall

What I love about the subscription (besides the fact that is gorgeous and HUGE!) is that you have the option to subscribe for 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months, and the longer you subscribe the more savings you get! I'm thinking this would be an AWESOME Christmas gift for the digital scrapper in your life - it's the gift that keeps on giving all year long! I can't wait to play around with this collection some more!

Everyday Inspiration + June Layouts

It's been a while!  June was a whirlwind of events, that spilled over into July, and life is just barely starting to calm down a bit. (Good things though... life is very good. And maybe I'll get caught up on my Project Life soon?)

On the scrapping front things have changed a little bit for me.  First off, I'm so excited for the very first Digi Night Out tomorrow night!  I have been busy the past few months getting things ready and spreading the word. I still have a few more things to prepare, but I should be good to go by tomorrow.  I'm looking forward to meeting a lot of local scrappers and having a fun night out!  And if you live in Utah you should definitely check it out - even if you can't make it to this event, there will be lots more in the future.

With all of the extra time it's taken to launch Digi Night Out, I've been scrapping a bit less. I quit my teams - well, I quit Wendy & Dunia's teams, and Jenna retired :( - but I also applied to the team at My Scrapbook Art, and scored a spot.  So I am now blogging once a week at MSA's Everyday Inspiration blog, and scrapping a little bit as well. Today just happens to be a spotlight post about me, so if you haven't got enough of me here, you can check that out.  So far I've done just a couple of post about different scrapbooking trends, including hexagons, sewing stuff, and patriotic themed stuff.
 
So anyway, that's what's new around here!  Without further ado here's what I created in June:

created with I Like You kit by Lauren Grier; Soymilk font

created with For The Record by Valorie Wibbens; Storytelling No. 1 alpha by Amanda Heimann; Layered Up in You: Page Dividers by Lauren Grier; Callie Hand, Bumblebee, and Champagne & Limousines fonts

created with Happy Rainbow papers by Gina Miller; Soak Up The Sun papers by Micheline Martin; Bloomin' FrouFrou by Kim Jensen; Perforated Alpha by Kim Jensen; Sprinkles v.5 by Valorie Wibbens; frame templates by Dani Mogstad; stitching by Dunia Designs; white paper by Pamela Donnis (retired); The Alice font

created with June template by Amy Martin; A Wonderful Day papers by Sahlin Studio; Naturally Organic Elements by Jenn Barrette; Naturally Organic Papers by Jenn Barrette; Petals by Zinnias and Swallowtails; Doodle Grain Alpha (freebie) by Micheline Martin; arrow from After The Rain by Micheline Martin; quote from Storytelling by Sahlin Studio; Happy Day Papers by Sabrina Dupre; 1942 Report font
 

Digi Night Out

I have something very fun and exciting to share!  For the past few months the wheels in my head have been turning.  Over the years I've had a lot of fun getting together with other digital scrapbookers at different events.  I love connecting with other people who share my passion for digital scrapbooking!  It's always so inspiring and a lot of fun.  But these events seem to be few and far between.  So I decided to create my own!  I give you... Digi Night Out!

Rather than go on and on about it here, I'll just send you to my new website.  It's nothing super fancy, but considering I had no clue what I was doing, I'm pretty proud of it!  You'll find everything you need to know... what it is, how to get tickets (the early bird price won't last long!), sign up for the newsletter (do it! a little bird told me you'll get special discounts and freebies!), and even contact me if you have further questions.  Also, I'd love it if you "liked" Digi Night Out on facebook, and please share with your Utah scrapping friends! Thanks. :)

xoxo,

Who Me?

Wendy (aka WM[Squared]) often makes templates using original layouts from team members.  And this weekend, she released the first pack featuring little ol' me! These templates are all based on layouts I made using Wendy's products over the past six months or so.

It's really fun to see some of my layout designs in template form.  And it gets even better... they are on sale in the Farmer's Market for just $1!

xoxo,

It's iNSD!

The annual iNSD weekend is here! {interNational Scrapbook Day} I'm no expert on all the goings-on in digi land this weekend, but I did want to pop in here and share a couple fun things I found at Scrap Orchard. 

First is the torch relay.  If you're on facebook, simply head over to their fan page and click on the iNSD torch relay tab near the top of the page.  You'll find an exclusive freebie, and you'll also be led from designer page to designer page where each stop will have another fun piece to the kit.  Gotta love freebies!  You can find more info in their forum as well.

Also, the Farmer's Market is open at Scrap Orchard! This means a HUGE amount of product is on sale for just $1 each. Full kits, mini kits, alphas, you name it... every designer has a bunch of stuff in there and it's an amazing deal!  I've been filling my cart all morning.

Any other amazing deals you've found that just can't be missed?  Do tell!  Happy iNSD!

xoxo,

Neglect (& some layouts)

Oh my poor, sad, neglected little scrapbooking blog. The reason for the neglect is, ironically, a LOT of scrapbooking going on!

Some exciting stuff:

1. At the end of March I got to go to Digiscrap*apaplooza in Las Vegas! It was so much fun and much needed getaway from all the real life stuff. Learned a lot, met cool people, had a lot of fun, and did a *little* bit of scrapping. :) Maybe I'll get around to doing a post about it?

2. April - this month - I'm a guest on the creative team at The Lilypad. Totally awesome! A bit overwhelming though. I have never been on a store team before and it's way fun but lots of work and so hard to pick what to scrap with when everything is just amazingly gorgeous. I just adore The Lilypad so it's super exciting for me.

So yeah. Busy. Busy with scrapping and with real life too. But before I go, here are the layouts I created in March:


{created with Love & Grace collab available at The Lilypad; Typewriter Condensed font}


{created with A Few of my Favorite Things kit by Sabrina Dupre; template by Zinnias and Swallowtails from Hope collab by the Lilypad designers; shadows by One Little Bird Designs; CANDY INC. and Typewriter Condensed fonts}


{created with Here to There collab kit by Jacque Larsen and Emily Merritt; Favorite Black Pen alpha by Pamela Donnis (retired); template by Amy Martin; shadows by One Little Bird designs; QuickType Condensed font}


{created with Be Inspired - Tiff - V.3 - Templates by WM[Squared] designs; WM2_JulieAnna font by WM[Squared] designs; Happy Anniversary kit by WM[Squared] designs}


{created with Lucky Me kit by WM[Squared] designs; shadows by One Little Bird designs; WM_Kamikaze font}


{created with Hoppy Birthday collab kit by The Lilypad designers; Typewriter Condensed and Slab Tall X fonts}


{created with Feeling Lucky by Jenna Desai; shadows by One Little Bird designs; Typewriter Condensed font}


{created with Just Like Dad kit by Micheline Martin; template from Down Digi Lane Maps by Roadside Designs; shadows by One Little Bird Designs; Century Gothic font}


{created with Learn to Fly kit by Dunia Designs; template from Addicted to Templates by Dunia Designs; shadows by One Little Bird designs; Pass the Chex and Pea Hayley Jo fonts}


{created with March BYOC stuff from the Lilypad: Happy Day papers by Sabrina Dupre; Spring Alphas n Numbers by Jenna Desai; Spring Blossom by Jenna Desai; Spring Splatter by Jenna Desai; One Fine Day by Kaye Winiecki; Super Sloppy Stamps by CD Muckosky; template from Love & Grace kit by Amy Martin; shadows by One Little Bird Designs; Typewriter Condensed font}


{created with Sweet Spring bundle & freebie add on by WM[Squared] designs;
shadows by One Little Bird designs}

xoxo,

Birthday Bash at The Lilypad!

The Lilypad is turning 5! I just wanted to share some of the FUN stuff they have going on to celebrate.

First off, make sure you "like" them on facebook to receive this awesome Hoppy Birthday kit FREE. Yes, FREE.



And, the designers at The Lilypad are granting wishes all weekend! Just head over the the forum and post what product you wish for, and someone will get their wish! Each designer has their own thread so there are lots of chances to win. There are other fun games going on in the forum as well.

And of course, you can't beat a sale. Everything is 30% off!



I just wanted to share because I really, really love The Lilypad. I wasn't asked to post about this, or given anything in exchange for this post. I'm passing it along because think the designers and scrappers at The Lilypad are truly some of the most talented and nice people around digi land. So go get your party on!

xoxo,

Alive & Scrapping

I'm still here, still scrapping - a lot more scrapping than blogging going on. Aside from my usual creative team requirements, I've also been working on a big album that I won't say much about because it's a Christmas gift for someone... who may or may not read this blog. (Does anyone read this blog?!) Oh, and I added a new creative team - which I am very excited about - I am now creating for WM[squared]! This will actually just even things out next month when Project: Love, Me will be over. Here's the first layout I've created since I've been on her team:


{created with Fall Splendor - the bundle by WM[Squared] designs; template by Scrapping with Liz; Carnala font}

And.... here's a bunch more! In no particular order. Sorry this will be kind of long since I haven't posted in a loooong time.


{created with My Life, My Journey collab kit from The Daily Digi, with goodies from: JennCK, Jenn Barrette, Allison Pennington, Micheline Martin, Sabrina's Creations, Dianne Rigdon, Pamela Donnis, Katie the Scrapbook Lady, and Connie Prince; PhoenixScript and Quicksand fonts}


{created with So This is Christmas kit by Dunia Designs; template from iGive templates by SuzyQ Scraps and Ziggle Designs; More Than Enough and Pea Kar Kar fonts}


{Holiday Sparkles by Jenna Desai; Gold Print Papers by Jenna Desai; frame, gift doodles, star doodles, red button and tape from Birthday Wishes by Jenna Desai; green flower from Scrap Essentials No. 2; red paper from Togetherness kit by Jenna Desai and Micheline Martin; green button from 31 Wicked Way collab by Jacque Larsen and Jenna Desai; Sunshine in my Soul and MTF Hoo Rah fonts}


{created with Wicked Smart collab by The Lilypad designers;template by Amy Martin (Nov template challenge at The Lilypad);Courier New font}


{created with He Said, She Said collab by Lauren Reid and Sugarplum Paperie; 1942 Report font}


{created with Spunky Chick kit by Laura Banasiak; template from Bunch of Templates - Bundle by Dunia Designs; Pea Cammi Pea font}


{created with Photo Frames No. 7, Holiday Stamps & Bits, Flowers N' Swirls by Jenna Desai; template by Amy Martin from Hope collab kit; Callie Hand font}


{created with Someone Like You kit by Dunia Designs; template from Duo (Bundle)- Layered Templates by Dunia Designs; Harting font}


{created with Nov. BYOC goodies by Jennia Desai: Photo Frames No. 5, Polka Dot Alphas, Scrap Essentials No. 2; background paper from Birthday Wishes kit by Jenna Desai; template fom Stuggy Collection by Simply Tiffany Studio; 2 Peas Platform Shoes and Myriad Pro fonts}


{background paper from Never Ending kit by Kaye Winiecki; green ribbon from Bookmarked kit by The Tattered Pear; green fabric flower, pink button, leaf doodle and purple lace from Scrap Essentials No. 2 by Jenna Desai; gray flower from 31 Wicked Way by Jeanna Desai and Jacque Larsen; orange ribbon, brown ribbon, and brown button from Togetherness kit by Jenna Desai and Micheline Martin; red button from Birthday Wishes kit by Jenna Desai; clock, tree and purple button from Follow Me kit by Allison Pennington; Markerific Alpha by CD Muckosky; MTF Dear Santa, Pea Nguyen, and Playdate fonts}


{created with Duo [2011 in review] - layered templates by Dunia Designs;
Addicted to Paper - Kraft by Dunia Designs; Pea Sarah's Skittles}


{created with Photo Frames No. 4 by Jenna Desai; Fall Frolic Papers by Jenna Desai; Autumn Flowers by Jenna Desai; Lobster and Century Gothic fonts}


{created with Duo [Squares] layered templates by Dunia Designs; background paper from Basic Neutrals vol. 3 by Dunia Designs; papers and elements from Take A Chance kit by Dunia Designs; alpha from Positive Vibration kit by Dunia Designs; Pea Jenny Script and Century Gothic fonts}

xoxo,