Currently Mini Notebook

Happy Monday. One of my goals this year is to use up a lot of my scrapbooking and craft stash instead of buying new things. Another goal that I set is to continue to make art and work on projects as much as possible.

Every week or so I have been going through my stash and have been picking out different supplies that I can use to work on a new (or in progress) project. A couple of weeks ago, I found a two pack mini notebook set in my stash that I had for a long time so I decided to make a little Currently mini notebook.

I kept this project very simple and documented everyday for a week. I used labels and then stamped the day of the week on the label. I also stamped the date and then journaled. I added washi tape to the bottom of the pages and a couple of pages have a sticker or two. Each page took about 5-10 minutes to make and was so easy to complete. This was such a fun project to work on.

Below are the photos of my completed Currently mini notebook.

I'm really happy with how this project turned out. I plan on making some more little projects like this with my scrapbooking stash. Hopefully making projects like this will help me use up my stash.

Supplies Used:

• Heidi Swapp mini book

• Washi tape

• Studio Calico labels

• Micron Pen

• Heidi Swapp Date Stamp

• Versafine Stamp Set - Onyx Black

• Freckled Fawn embellishment

• Rukristin Stamp Sets (Days of the Week and Currently Stamp Sets)

• Rukristin Journaling Card

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The Nerd Nest Challenge - Frame It

Happy Tuesday! It's been a while since I shared a project that I made for The Nerd Nest. Today I'm going to share the challenge for March which was Frame It. The challenge for March was one of my favorite Nerd Nest challenges.

There are so many ways to incorporate frames in projects. I decided to use a cardstock that I had in my stash for a while. I love that the paper has a bunch of different frames. I embellished the frames with stickers, button stickers, die cuts, journaling, and a couple of photos.

The photos were taken when I was 32 weeks pregnant. I journaled about our excitement for the baby.

Below are a couple of close ups of the layout.

Did you participate in the challenge? 

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A Day Date at Newk's - Project Life Layout

It's been a long time since I made a Project Life layout so I'm really excited to share this little layout I made.

Last week, John and I went to a new-to-me restaurant called Newk's and it was amazing! If you are ever in Georgia, I highly recommend that you go to Newk's. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious!

To make this layout, I decided to keep things simple. I used two Studio Calico project life cards and some Studio Calico alpha stickers. I used a Freckled Fawn kit and a few other little embellishments to complete the layout.

I really love making simple and smaller layouts. I've noticed that I'm not as overwhelmed with the smaller format and I usually finish the layout in about an hour.

What have you been working on? 

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My Sweet Boy Scrapbook Layout

Happy Wednesday! It's been a while since I shared a scrapbook layout. This pregnancy has really made me exhausted so I haven't really made any scrapbook layouts or crafty projects. Luckily, I'm starting to get my energy back and I'm so excited to share this layout I made a couple of weeks ago.

For this layout, I decided to use a photo of my ultrasound and write a letter to my little boy. I kept it simple and used some puffy stickers from Shimelle's Little By Little collection. I took some papers from Crate Paper's Little You paper pad and cut them into strips. I adhered my photo and some strips of paper above the photo. Then I added the journaling and adhered some more strips of paper. To complete my layout, I added some puffy stickers.

I really love the little puffy stickers and I love how the stickers add a pop of dimension to the layout. The colors on the strips of paper are just adorable. Overall, I really like how this layout turned out.

Supplies Used:

• Crate Paper Little You 6x6 Paper Pad
• Shimelle Little By Little Puffy Stickers

What crafty (or non crafty) projects are you currently working on?

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My Sweet Darling Scrapbook Layout

Happy Thursday! Lately, I have been using lots of sketches to make layouts and I am loving it. Today I'm sharing my take on a Citrus Twist sketch challenge. Below is the actual sketch.

For this layout, I used a photo of my husband. I love when I capture photos of my family while they are not looking at the camera. I really love this photo so I knew that I had to use it on my layout. 

I decided to keep this layout simple and used a few items in my stash. Since the sketch has several hearts going down the page, I knew that the transparency die cut hearts from the January 2016 Freckled Fawn embellishment kit would be perfect for the layout. To adhere the hearts, I used my Tombow Xtreme Adhesive glue runner. Then I used the same adhesive on my photo and placed it on top of the hearts. Once I had my hearts and the photo adhered, I added the Tim Holtz sticker phrases and the Amy Tangerine puffy heart and word stickers. I also used some alpha stickers to spell out the word "My" since I didn't want my title to simply be "Sweet Darling". Then I added some sequin stickers and then added the date to my layout. Below is another look at my layout.

I really loved using this sketch because I was able to use so many items in my stash. I have had a hard time using up a lot of my transparency heart die cuts so it was nice to finally put them to use.

Supplies Used:

• Freckled Fawn embellishment kit (January 2016 kit)

• Amy Tangerine Plus One Puffy Stickers

• Tim Holtz sticker pad

• Recollections sequin stickers

• Date stamp

• Alpha Stickers

• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive glue runner

Do you use sketches when creating layouts or other projects? What have you been documenting?

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The Nerd Nest Challenge - Mimic Your Photo

Happy Monday! Today I'm over at The Nerd Nest with my take on this month's challenge. This month's challenge is to mimic your photo. You can check out my entire take on the challenger over here.

Are you participating in this month's challenge?

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Back to School Project Life Layout

Happy Monday! Last I week, I shared a scrapbook layout of my oldest son's first day of school. You can check it out here. Today I'm going to share a Project Life layout of my youngest son's first day of Kindergarten.

To make this layout, I used some blank Project Life cards and one sticker pack. I used a circle punch on my photos and love how they turned out. Once I adhered my photos onto the blank cards, I added some embellishments onto the cards. Then I took another card, added some journaling lines and a sticker. I added my journaling on the card and wrote down the date on sticker. I also added a sticker on another blank card. I love that the stickers adds a bit of dimension to my layout. The globe sticker is my favorite sticker. Seriously, it's so cute. I also love the hint of glitter on the chipboard sticker with the heart image.

I really love how simple and cute this layout turned out. I can't wait to continue to document my boys' school year.

Supplies Used:

• me & my BIG ideas - I Love School sticker pack

• Project Life 3x4 white cards

How are you going to document your child(ren)'s first day of school?

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Back to School Scrapbook Layout

Happy Monday! Last week was such a busy week. My boys started school and I cannot believe that I have a second grader and a kindergartner. My boys are getting so big. Today I'm sharing a layout of my oldest son's first day of second grade.

To make this layout, I used the Freckled Fawn's August sketch as a starting point. I added a few twists to the layout and decided to use just two photos instead of three. This layout was very simple to make. I just adhered some washi tape to the top and bottom corners of my layout. Then I adhered my photos. I added some journaling lines and then my journaling. Once all of that was in place, I put all of my embellishments around the photos and added some on top of my photos.

I tried to use embellishments that matched the colors of my photos. I love the hint of glitter on some of the chipboard stickers.

I loved making this layout and documenting my son's first day of school. Be on the lookout this week for the Project Life layout of my youngest son's first day of Kindergarten.

Supplies Used:

• Freckled Fawn washi tape
• Me & My BIG ideas - I Love School sticker set 
• Cardstock
• Ruler
• Pen

Are you ready for Back to School season?

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A Fun Day Scrapbook Layout

Happy Thursday! Today I'm sharing a layout I made using Freckled Fawn's July 2017 embellishment kit. I also used the June 2017 embellishment kit. This month's kit is full of adorable embellishments and it's perfect for documenting your Summer stories. 

My wedding anniversary was on July 20 so I just had to document the day. The boys and I decided to visit John while he was at work. There's a restaurant nearby that he loves so it was the perfect opportunity to buy him a gift card there as a wedding anniversary gift. Since the area is "new" to us, the boys and I decided to go for a walk and explore all of the shops. 

I loved combining both the June and July kits. Both of these kits are Summer themed and coordinate very well. The chipboard word phrases and the pearl stickers are from the June 2017 kit. The rest of the embellishments are from this month's kit. 

I don't normally use rubber embellishments, but I am loving the doodle phrase rubber shapes. I may just have to order an extra pack of the rubber embellishments. I love this month's washi tape. It has several phrases and the font is so cute. I chose four phrases and added them below my photo. Then I added some of the pearl stickers on each end of the washi tape. The transparency alpha stickers are so awesome. I really think that the font that was chosen for the stickers and washi tape is so cool. I knew I would have a hard time using the chipboard stickers from July's kit, but I just had to use the banner sticker on this layout. 

This layout was so much fun to make and is now one of my favorite layouts. I can't wait to continue to document my Summer adventures and stories.

How are you documenting your Summer?

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Having Fun Together Scrapbook Layout

Happy Wednesday! Today I'm sharing my take on Freckled Fawn's July Sketch Challenge. I was so inspired by how Megan used her frames so I decided to use the frames as well. I had been struggling to find a way to use up the frames that came in a previous kit.

I decided to document our day at Six Flags. I tend to take lots of photos of my boys and husband so a lot of times I am not in the pictures. A really nice employee offered to take a couple of photos of us with Daffy Duck so I knew that I had to use the photo in a layout.

I picked a few of the frames and adhered them together onto the cardstock. Then I added my photo. Once my photo was in place, I added the chipboard letters that spells out "Together" and then added my journaling. Then I just simply added the rest of the embellishments.

I don't normally use rubber embellishments in my projects, but I am loving the new rubber shape embellishments that came in this month's kit.

I really loved using the sketch because I was able to quickly put this layout together. I think sketches are also great when you have no idea how to use a specific product or when you're suffering from "creative block". 

Supplies Used:

• Freckled Fawn July 2017 Embellishment Kit

• Freckled Fawn April 2017 Embellishment Kit

• Freckled Fawn pearl stickers

• Ruler

Do you use sketches when creating?  

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The Nerd Nest Challenge -- Repeat a Shape

Happy Monday! Today I'm over at The Nerd Nest with my take on this month's challenge. This month's challenge is to repeat a shape. You can check out my entire take on the challenge over here.

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The Sweet Life Layout

Happy Saturday! Today I want to share a layout I made of some fruit cups that I bought from Edible Arrangements. It was my first time going to Edible Arrangements so I just had to document my first trip there.

To make this layout, I adhered my photo and a cut apart from an Amy Tangerine paper pad onto my cardstock. I used some transparency die cuts from my Freckled Fawn kit and adhered them using my Tombow Xtreme Adhesive tape runner. Once I had my die cuts in place, I added a resin grapefruit and a sticky note tab. I used my ruler to add some journaling lines and then added my journaling. I decided to add a wood veneer square to balance the layout. Since the middle of the square wood veneer has a star, I knew that I wanted to add either washi tape or patterned paper to the center. I ended up using the washi tape that is included in the kit. I simply put some washi tape on some scrap photo paper and then adhered it to my wood square. Then I glued the square to the cardstock.

The journaling says "I wanted to get a smoothie from Edible Arrangements since they were having a sale for National Smoothie Day. Unfortunately my local store doesn't sell them so instead I bought 4 fruit cups for $2.00 each. I will definitely have to go back and try some other fruits! Definitely a fan now!"

Supplies Used:

• Freckled Fawn Embellishment Kit - Citrus Twist

• Amy Tangerine Better Together 12x12 Paper Pad

• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive tape runner

• Ruler

• Pen

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#Winning Layout

Happy Wednesday! A couple of weeks ago, my family and I went to Dave & Buster's. It was so hard to take some photos because my boys would not stand still. They were so excited to play some games, so I was only able to get about three clear photos. I had to make a layout using one of the photos so I chose the best photo that I captured.

I was inspired by Eyoung Lee's scrapbook layout and decided to make a similar layout. Instead of using stamps, I decided to use some washi strips from Freckled Fawn's Iconic kit. Most of the supplies used in this layout came from this kit.

Once I placed the washi strips on the page, I adhered my photo using some foam dots. The dots added a bit of dimension. Then I began to place the embellishments near the washi strips. Since I used a Freckled Fawn kit, I didn't have to worry about matching the embellishments to the strips. I did add a few enamel dots from some Recollections enamel dot packs. I also used my Crate Paper Oasis stamp set for part of my title. I used the hashtag stamp since I didn't have a hashtag sticker.

Then I added my journaling and colored the stickers. As usual, I finished the layout by stamping the date on the bottom right corner of the layout.

It was so much fun adding all of the small embellishments onto the page. I really love how all of the colors pop.

Have you been to Dave & Buster's? 

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Good Times Mixed Media Layout

Happy Monday! Today I'm excited to share a mixed media layout that I made last week. I was inspired by this scrapbook layout that Jen Chapin made with a Studio Calico kit. I don't make a lot of mixed media scrapbook layouts, but I have been trying to step out of my comfort zone.

The boys and I went to the playground and took so many great photos. Of course I had to make a few layouts documenting our fun day.

I decided to use my Dylusions Paints for this layout. I used three different colors and then added a few dots on the cardstock. Then I spread the paint across the page. Once the paint dried, I added my photo and the transparent title. I used a ruler and added some journaling lines. Then I embellished the layout with some enamel dots and stickers. I felt that the bottom right of the layout was "empty" so I used a stamp set to add an additional title and used a wood veneer ampersand. To complete my layout, I added my journaling.

Below is a close up of my layout.

I plan to make a few more mixed media layouts and can't wait to share them with you.

How was your weekend?

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Currently Layout

Happy Wednesday! Last month, I made a few layouts, but was not able to share them on my blog. Today, I'm going to share one of those layouts.

For this layout, I documented things that I was currently doing and loving. I journaled about some old and new favorite things. To make this layout, I used a few different Freckled Fawn embellishment kits, a ruler, pen, and my date stamp.

I adhered my photo onto some patterned paper and then adhered it to the cardstock. Once my photo was in place, I placed several epoxy stickers onto the page. I love that the epoxy stickers has a word or phrase on them. I decided to use the epoxy stickers as titles for my journaling. After adding the epoxy stickers, I stamped some bullet points and plus signs underneath. I also added some journaling lines underneath a few of the epoxy stickers. Then I added the gold puffy arrow stickers and made sure that each one pointed towards to the epoxy stickers. Then I added some more colorful puffy stickers (heart and plus sign shapes) and added my journaling. To finish the layout, I stamped the date using my date stamp.

Below are some close ups of my layout. You can also click on each image for a closer look at the journaling.

A few things that I documented were my favorite books as well as what I was currently reading. I also mentioned my love for the Free Art Movement in my community.

I also mentioned my love for journaling as well as what types of art and art supplies I am currently loving.

I mentioned what I am currently obsessed with. A few of those things are Game of Thrones, Supernatural and Harry Potter. One of the epoxy stickers says "Me Time" and I wrote down how I think it's important to have some time to yourself.

I also wrote down a few of my new favorite things. A couple of my new favorite things are the new Jane Davenport Mixed Media collection and pomegranate juice. I also mentioned what I like to read.

What are you currently loving? What are some of your old or new favorite things?

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Here & Now Layout

Happy Monday! Today, I'm sharing a layout that I made a couple of weeks ago. I have been trying to use up a lot of my Freckled Fawn kits and I used several of the kits on this layout.

To make this layout, I put some washi tape at the top and bottom of the my layout. Then I adhered my photo. I added the wood veneer and the "Today" glitter metal word. I adhered the metal using my Tombow Xtreme Adhesive. The "So Happy" metal word was actually a paperclip. I simply twisted and then cut the paper clip so that I was only left with the word. Next, I used my pen and ruler to add some journaling lines. Then I added my journaling. Afterwards, I added some cork circle stickers and the puffy stickers that spell out the word "FUN". Then I added some epoxy triangle stickers and the arrow button sticker. To finish my layout, I added the date using my date stamp.

The journaling says "The boys had such a fun time at the Farmers Market. They loved trying samples & [loved] all of the stands. They loved seeing the horse & carriage. They even asked to go back again next week!"

We had so much fun at the Farmers Market. We saw so many cool things like murals and paintings. In the photo, the boys are standing in front of this really cool mural.  We also listened to some musicians. The boys loved trying different samples especially strawberries and this really good juice. I even got the recipe and made some. I will have to share the recipe soon.

Supplies Used:

• Freckled Fawn Embellishment Kit - "Citrus Twist"

• Freckled Fawn Embellishment Kit - "Gypsy"

• Freckled Fawn Embellishment Kit - March 2015

• Freckled Fawn Embellishment Kit - "Silver Lining"

• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Runner

• Ruler

• Heidi Swapp Date Stamp

• Pen

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YUM! Layout

Happy Thursday! It's been so much fun using this Freckled Fawn kit. It is perfect for Spring and Summer. I have loved using it for making layouts of my family's day at the Farmers Market. Today I'm going to share a layout of the amazing popsicles that we tried from King of Pops.

To make this layout, I adhered my photo first. Then I added the square wood veneer. I added the sun flair to the center of the wood veneer. Then I added the puffy stickers. The "Be Cool" metal arrow was actually a paper clip. I just twisted and then cut the paper clip so that I was only left with the word and arrow. I used my Tombow Xtreme adhesive to adhere the wood veneer and the arrow. Then I added some of the transparency die cuts and the alpha stickers. I made sure to use the orange slice and the strawberry die cuts since we bought strawberry and orange popsicles. To finish my layout, I added some journaling and added the date using my date stamp.

The journaling says "The boys & I finally tried some ice cream pops from King of Pops. The boys had Strawberries & Cream. I had the Blood Orange pop. The ice cream was delicious!"

Supplies Used:

• Freckled Fawn Embellishment Kit - Citrus Twist

• Heidi Swapp Date Stamp

• Ruler

• Pen

Have you ever tried King of Pops? Where is your favorite place to get some ice cream or pops?

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Farmers Market Layout

Happy Wednesday! I am back again with another layout that I made of our day at the Farmers Market.

For this layout, I only used a Freckled Fawn kit. I used the sequin washi tape to make a border at the top and bottom of the page. I adhered my photo to the center of the page. Then added two puffy stickers and the alpha stickers. I used my ruler to add some journaling lines and then added my journaling. To finish the page, I added a sticky note to the top right of the photo and then added the date using my date stamp.

The journaling says "On Saturday, the boys & I went to the Marietta Square Farmers Market. We bought some strawberries & popsicles. We also tried some samples too!"

I really like how this layout turned out. I really love the sequin washi tape and the puffy stickers.

Supplies Used:

• Freckled Fawn Embellishment Kit - "Citrus Twist"

• Heidi Swapp Date Stamp

• Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Runner

• Ruler

• Pen

What do you look forward to when you visit a Farmers Market?

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Farm Fresh Layout

Happy Monday! Today, I'm sharing a layout that I made over the weekend. The boys and I went to our local Farmers Market and had so much fun. I just had to document our day and the stuff that we bought.

We absolutely love strawberries. It's our favorite fruit. For this layout, I chose to document the strawberries that we bought as well as the snack that I made using the strawberries. Below are some close ups of the layout.

 I tried to make a grid layout, but the pictures and the cut apart paper were different sizes. To try and make it even out, I used some of the cute transparency die cuts and the puffy stickers. I chose embellishments that had the same colors as the fruit as well as the colors in the cut apart paper.

The journaling says "The strawberries at the Farmers Market looked so delicious so I bought some. I've been eating a lot of fruit & strawberries are the boys favorite fruit. They loved trying the samples. I made a little fruit salad with the strawberries & added some diced mangos. It was so good!"

Supplies Used:

• Freckled Fawn Embellishment Kit - "Citrus Twist"
• Recollections Paper Pad - Cut Apart Paper
• Heidi Swapp Date Stamp
• Ruler
• Pen

Do you like to shop at Farmers Markets? What is your favorite fruit?

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