A Simple Vintage Layout

This is another layout we made at my Scraps and Prayers class.  I hope to add photos to mine very soon.

This layout uses the same basic template as the layout in my previous post.  Instead of squares with stamped images, I stamped directly onto the Crumb Cake CS for this one.  I added a touch of First Edition DSP to part of each page, as well.

This will be a great layout for black and white or sepia toned photos.  I can see adding some crochet lace trim, maybe some pearls as accents...perhaps some vanilla seam binding... hmmmmmm...

Tip:

If you have photos that are too busy with colors or conflicting colors, as far as using them in a color story for your layout, print them out in black and white and they will go with any layout plan that you'd like to use.  If you're doing a vintage layout, sepia toned photos look fabulous!  It's a great solution when the colors in the photo don't work together well.  People don't always plan their outfits together before a photo shoot:) 

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Cards and Layouts and Fun, Oh My!

I'm having fun getting ready for my Jan. 26 Winter Scrap and Stamp Retreat.  Here's a little sneak peek.  Enjoy!

The summer layout is one I made a while back and I've had a lot of requests to make it, so I thought this would be a good time to do it.

The Swallowtail card is from our new Spring Catalog and the bike card is from a S-A-B set called Feeling Sentimental.  Both involve special embossing and coloring techniques that promise to be a lot of fun.  (Sale-A-Bration starts tomorrow, so be ready for even more fun!!!)

I have several tutorials coming up, so be sure to check back soon.  I have so much stamping fun to share with you!

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3 for River Rock and 3 More for Fun

At our last Team Meeting, I set out new stamps and assorted colors and we just played with coming up with our own designs.  It was so much fun!!!  Here are 3 cards I made with River Rock and a new set coming out with our Sale-A-Bration.

3 more for fun:
I also must share with you the cards that Lynn created.  I confess that I started all of mine at the team meeting but needed more time to finish them later.  I did spend a long time working on a butterfly card, but I'll be sharing that in another post.
Lynn actually came up with her designs and finished all her cards during the meeting.  Way to go, Lynn.  My team is kind of spread out, so sometimes I only have 2 or 3 at the meeting.  It's nice though to have a small, casual group where you can just enjoy each other and enjoy stamping together.  Here are Lynn's:

Aren't they great?!!!  I would have a difficult time choosing a favorite.

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February and March Pages... and My 600th Post!

Wow!  As I logged on today, I realized that this will be my 600th post on my little blogspot.  It's been fun and I hope you've found some inspiration and ideas for your own crafting projects.  For today, I have my next 2 calendar pages ready for you.  Enjoy!

For the February page, I used the new Hearts a Flutter stamp set and framelits.  In the background, I used the large heart from the You Are Loved stamp set.  I embossed across one little part on the light pink strip, using the Adorning Accents embossing folder.

For the March page, I used the Postage Due stamp set.  On the yellow strip, I used some stamps from the Feeling Sentimental stamp set.  This set will be available during our annual Sale-A-Bration, from January 22-March 22.  This is the fabulous time of year when you can earn a free S-A-B product for every $50. you spend.  If you're on my mailing list, you should have received a little catalog in the mail from me, showing all the products available for your choices.

I had sooooooo much fun with my ladies at our Hostess Scrapbook Club last night.  We made a Valentine's Day layout and a coaster calendar.  I will be posting these soon so you can see what we made.  I'll be starting a new round of scrapbook club on March 4.  Contact me ASAP if you would like details about joining us.  It's super fun!!!

I'm off to spend a delightful day creating away in my studio.  I have a 2-day chunk of time to really crank up my creative juices, so I'm super excited to work ahead on some class projects, personal projects, and more items to put into my Prairie Treasures booth at the Root Cellar.  Things are going great in my booth and it's keeping me pretty busy adding fun new items.

Leave a comment and share what you're working on lately.