A mini album

I'm finally sharing that project I made for Jenn's Design Team. Things are really crazy on the home front, so I may not be "around" as much as usual, but I thought I'd take a quick minute to share this mini album.

I made the album from pieces of chipboard I cut to size and then I stitched felt to the outside covers and glued paper to the inside covers.


I used one of Jenn's adorable journaling spots on the cover.



For the inside pages of the book I chose several of Jenn's larger journaling spots and some Pink Pailsee papers. I just punched holes in the journaling spots and inserted them as pages.



Here's another close up of one of her spots, too cute!



I love the way it turned out, so bright and fun! Be sure to go and check out Jenn's blog to see the other Design Team Member's projects.

It's Official!

Well it's official, Jenn over at My Creative Mess has started a Design Team, and I am on it! YEAH! I have been meaning to share this news for a while now, but alas I have been a slacker in blog world lately! Some super talented ladies have joined the team so be sure to stop over to Jenn's blog and check them all out.

Congratulations Jenn! I'm so happy for you and I love to see how successful your becoming! Thanks for making me a part of it!

I'm working on a mini album with some samples she sent me, so I'll be sure to share some photos when I'm done. Have a great day everyone!

A Christmas Challenge Layout

I don't know about you, but I take a lot of photos- especially during the holidays. I thought I'd share what I like to do when I don't want 5 layouts of the same "event" but I want to make sure the photos are scrapbooked. I simply make a pocket layout. I turned the second page of this 2 pg. spread into a pocket by putting adhesive on only three edges of my paper. I also love to sew around the edges, but I had loaned my machine out to a friend when I did this page. Then I all had to do was tuck the extra photos behind the pocket!

Every year my family and I go Christmas tree hunting on Thanksgiving morning. It is one of our favorite family traditions. Be sure to scrapbook your family traditions, even if they are things you wouldn't normally photograph! Your family will thank you so much for it later!!

I love to use gathered or ruffled ribbon on my projects. This super cute red polka dot ribbon is lightly wired, so it made it so easy to fold into gathers! I just accordion folded it and then glued it to my page. I also used one of the "Vintage Journaling Cards" from the set in my shop and added a little button border. (PS. the polka dot ribbon will be in the shop soon too if ya want to get ya some!)
More ribbon ruffles and a super cute journaling spot from Jenn at My Creative Mess. She is super talented to be sure to check her out!
I also used the "Macintosh Apple Felt Photo Corners" from the shop on this layout. I love how they add texture, detail, and POLKA DOTS. I love polka dots!
Because there wasn't a lot of room for journaling on this page I tucked an old postcard image I journaled on and tucked it in the pocket. I like to do this with my journaling that is more personal as well. Ya know, something I wouldn't want just any old person who picked up my album to read.

Ok keep scrapping away everyone! We've got to get all those Christmas photos scrapped!!! I love to see your challenge pages too! Send me a picture or a link!

Polka Dotz In Use and a Great Esty Store!

This is a layout made by the talented Jenn Stevens. She used one of the "Argyle Necktie" Polka Dotz, so I wanted to show you all a sample of them in use! Jenn has an Etsy shop called My Creative Mess! It's great, you should definitely go check it out. Go to www.boysmamaXtwo.etsy.com. (link is also in my list to the right) :) Your gonna love her raffle ticket journaling blocks! Thanks Jenn for sharing your layout with us!