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You can find me over at Write. Click. Scrapbook. today sharing the full view of this layout and my process.

Happy Birthday Write.Click.Scrapbook! | Blog Hop

Not only is it gallery reveal day, but we're celebrating Write.Click.Scrapbook's birthday too with a blog hop! If you are hopping along, congratulations, you've made it to the last stop. We're each sharing three tips with you today.

I have a stack of blank index cards at my desk. When I think of something I want to journal or my son says something funny, I write it down to be saved and used on a layout.

I think one of the best things about digital photography is the freedom you have to snap away. Don't be afraid to try a variety of different angles when shooting your subject.

One of my favorite principles of design is repetition. Take an item or items and repeat it one or more times on your layout.




Here's my layout for the June gallery. It was inspired by Diane Payne's embellishment week back in January. It was fun to scrap from my stash and pull out some really old items and mix them with some newer items.

If you'd like to start the blog hop from the beginning or anywhere in between, here's the full list:

Aliza Deutsch

Amy Coose

Amy Sorensen

Christa Paustenbaugh

Christine Newman

Diane Payne

Jenny Larson

Katie Ehmann

Lisa Ottosson 

Marnie Flores 

Valerie O'Neall

Scrapbooking Studio Projects | Crate Paper

Yes, I am still here! Did you miss me? I am hoping to get back to a more consistent blogging schedule soon. Just popping in today to share my projects created for The Scrapbooking Studio with Crate Paper's line by Maggie Holmes. 

First up is an altered lampshade. It was inspired by this pin by Dottie Angel. The lampshade was purchased at Goodwill. I removed the fabric shade portion to leave just a bare frame. I then grabbed some fabric from my stash, tore it into strips, and wrapped the frame with it. I punched a variety of shapes and ran them through my sewing machine to create garland. My Silhouette SD was used for the larger shapes. Cute little clothespins from the Maggie Holmes line were used to attached the bigger shapes (and some hot glue). I LOVE it and can't wait to hang it in the baby girl's room!

I used the camera from the package of mini album assorted die-cut inserts supplement as the focus of this layout. Circles were cut and mist was splattered. I added some My Mind's Eye enamel dots in with the mist splatters, and I love the effect! Those ombre Sundrifter Thickers from Studio Calico/American Crafts are my new favorite alpha.

The Maggie Holmes line is so versatile. Not only is suitable for boy layouts, but it's also suitable for girl layouts. Love lines that can easily be used for both! The fabric frames in the collection are awesome! Something I'll be hoarding for sure.

And a fun little tag. The confetti filled envelope is also from the mini album assorted die-cut supplement.

Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow with a post celebrating write.click.scrapbook's birthday.