Paper Issues | Project Life Summer Fun Album

Hey everyone!  I hope your summer is going well.  I’m on the Paper Issues blog today, showing you a few pages from my Summer Fun album!  Every year Todd and I make a “Summer Fun List” of all the things we want to enjoy during summer.  The longer days allow us to do fun things after work, even on week nights!  I started this album to capture all the fun things we are doing this summer.

I’m using a Project Life 6x8 album.  There are a ton of other 6x8 albums available in the market, including some Simple Stories ones in the Paper Issues store.  My title page was created using a page from the Simple Stories Summer Vibes collection.  I used the chipboard frames, chipboard stickers, and diecuts. 

On the back of the front page, I printed our summer fun list that I had in Google docs, shared with Todd.  I simply copied and pasted into a 6x8 document and printed it out, before embellishing the other side of the page.

The first page was created using the 3x4 and 4x6 Project Life Photo Pocket Pages 6x8 Design 3.  I used Elle’s Studio’s Let’s Eat collection, including the cute wood veneer and label, and This + That paper.

I love documenting the food we eat, so this Elle’s Studio Let’s Eat collection was right up my alley! 

This page was about our first time eating a lobster roll at Lobster West.  I used Let’s Eat Bits & Pieces, and wood veneers again. 

I typed up my journaling, printed it out on regular printer paper, and adhered it to my background.

We went to a new-to-us coffee house and it was awesome.  The best lattes are the ones where no sugar is needed!  So smooth!  I used Elle’s Studio Let’s Eat Best Ever and Yum papers, and journaling tags.

Of course, summer fun includes hanging out with friends and watching the NBA Finals, especially if you’re a Cleveland Cavaliers fan like Todd is!

You can use my code LISTGIRL for 20% off any purchase in the Paper Issues store, including Simple Stories Summer Vibes and Elle’s Studio Let’s Eat!

This is my last project for Paper Issues, my design team term ends at the end of July.  Make sure you use my discount code before then, because I don’t think it would be valid after I’m no longer part of the team.  Thanks for your support for the past 11 months, for Paper Issues and for using my discount code, and also for stopping by to look at my projects!  I really appreciate it!  :)

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Paper Issues | The Beach Is Calling

Hi everyone!  There’s a new issue at Paper Issues today called “Chip Off The Old Block”!  Play along and link up to the issue post for a chance to win $20 gift certificate from the Paper Issues store!   You can use any of these things in your project to be eligible:  chipboard, activities to stave off boredom, what you do to keep busy, schedule, daily routine, menu planning, board games, on board ship (cruise vacation), surf board, family traits, use July, August or Chip Off the Old Block printables.

Here’s my layout for the issue:

I used the August Paper Issues printable, plus awesome papers and embellishments from the Simple Stories Summer Vibes collection!  I love this collection for scrapbooking not only summer, but also our Hawaii vacation this past March!

I layered some diecuts and chipboard around my photo to anchor it.

I also used some of the chipboard frames with 2x2 little graphics cut out behind it.

I used my Sakura Gelly Roll white pen to journal directly onto the dark background paper.  I love how that turned out!

If you want a chance to win a $20 GC to the Paper Issues store, then make sure you link up your project to the issue post in the next two weeks! 

You can use my code LISTGIRL for 20% off your entire purchase at Paper Issues!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Paper Issues | Disneyland Pocket Page

Hi everyone!  I’m on the Paper Issues blog today showing you a pocket page I created about my recent girls-only trip to Disneyland!  I decided to use the pocket page or Project Life format because I have a lot of photos for this trip.  I’ve already created a 12x12 page and I wanted to have a pocket page facing that 12x12 page.

I used a lot of fun items from Dear Lizzy Fine & Dandy!  This collection is so perfect for celebrations and magical events such as going to Disneyland.

I created a title using the Stripey Straws paper and ephemera diecuts.  I also used some 7 Paper Baxter puffy stickers to “fill in” the circles on the paper.  The title “Disney” was stamped using the Hero Arts Kelly Purkey Outline Letters stamps.

I love using dimensional stickers on photos.  Here I used some Amelia gold hearts stickers and star enamel stickers from Bella Blvd.

Another thing I like to do is write or stamp on photos.  I got a new Sakura photo pen and it works really well writing on photos and drying immediately!

I used a diecut from Fine & Dandy and adhered it to the left side of my photo.  Then I just cut off the top to be flush with the photo.

I adore the mini Doodlebug doilies for layering, especially on small-sizes like Project Life pocket pages! 

This is how it looks in my album.  My pocket page on the left side and my 12x12 page on the right.  I love organizing my album this way!

You can pick up some new scrapbooking goodies (such as Fine & Dandy) in the Paper Issues store by using my code LISTGIRL for 20% off your entire purchase! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Christine

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Paper Issues | Therm-O-Web Deco Foil

The new issue link party is up on the Paper Issues blog today!  It’s called “Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue” and it’s all about these three colors, patriotic, parades, Memorial Day, nautical elements.  This issue is sponsored by Therm-O-Web and it’s all about their deco foil! 

Therm-O-Web sponsored this issue and sent me a few different colors of their Deco Foil and different adhesives to work with them.  I was so intrigued and wanted to experiment with it all!

The first project I did was to foil my red Moleskine Cahier notebook. 

I simply used some AC double-sided tape and adhered them to the notebook.  Then I pressed the gold Deco Foil onto the tape and peeled it off.  The Deco Foil adhered to the tape and I have a beautifully striped foil notebook!

For my next project I used two methods to add foil.  I printed the cat graphic from Simple Stories with my laser printer and ran it through my laminator with the rainbow Deco Foil on top of the print. 

For the numbers, I used the balloon numbers die from Avery Elle and diecut them out of Scor-Tape double-sided adhesive sheets.  Then I adhered them onto my card first, then put the gold foil sheet on top of the numbers and pressed down.  I removed the foil sheet and the numbers were gold foiled!

For my next project I used a couple of different methods of foiling.  I stamped the background images with cameras onto my cardstock with Versa Mark ink.  Then I heat embossed it with clear fine embossing powder.  After that I ran it through my laminator with the teal foil on top of the embossing.  This method doesn’t yield as crisp of an image as graphics printed with a laser printer, but it does give it an artsy look.

I diecut the “thanks” using Therm-O-Web’s Double-Sided Foam Adhesive sheets and Lawn Fawn’s “Scripty Thanks” die.  Then I pressed the Deco Foil down onto the diecut word and removed it.  The foil adhered to the word and looks so pretty!

For my last project I used Therm-O-Web’s Hot Melt Adhesive and diecut stars out of them.  Then I used my laminator to hot melt the adhesive to the cardstock.  After that I peeled off the papers on top of the stars and ran it through the laminator again with the foil on top.  The blue foil adhered to the hot melt stars and turned out so cool!

I hope you enjoyed a look at the various methods I used to add some foil to my cards!  Be sure to link up your projects to the Paper Issues blog post for a chance to win a prize pack from Therm-O-Web!

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Paper Issues | Vacation Pocket Page

Happy Monday, everyone!  I’m on the Paper Issues blog today with a vacation pocket page!  As you recall from a couple of weeks ago, I created a 12x12 layout about our Hawaii vacation using Crate Paper Maggie Holmes collection Confetti.  I thought I would create a corresponding pocket page and put them next to each other in my album.

I don’t do pocket pages the traditional Project Life way anymore.  This year I’m not doing chronological scrapbooking, which means I don’t document week by week or even monthly using pocket pages.  However, I still have room for pocket pages in my life for those times when I want to add more photos!  I really enjoy combining 12x12 pages with pocket pages to document my life.  To coordinate with my 12x12 page, I usually use the same scrapbook collection so that everything is the same color scheme. 

On our Big Island vacation, we celebrated my birthday with lunch at the Four Seasons.  The views were fantastic, and the food was out of this world!  I cut the Confetti “Blast” paper into 4x6 size and layered several of the diecut ephemera under my photos. 

I used some glitter foam Thickers for my title, as well as some alpha stickers.  The gold star vellum paper looks so pretty layered over the Fete paper! 

One thing that I discovered I love to do is to stamp words onto my photos.  I used some Technique Tuesday Ali Edwards stamps that aren’t in the store anymore, but you can definitely get the same look with any stamps.

I added some Tiny Phrase Stickers onto some of my photos and they make me happy!

So now I have matching 12x12 and pocket pages that document part of our vacation!

Hope you enjoyed a look at my pocket page and the way I’m organizing my album this year!

You can use my code LISTGIRL for 20% off your entire purchase in the Paper Issues store!  So many goodies in there!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Paper Issues | Big Island

Good morning everyone!  I’m on the Paper Issues blog today, sharing a layout I created about our recent vacation to the Big Island of Hawaii.  I chose a photo of us on the beach with pink and turquoise, so I thought the new Crate Paper Maggie Holmes collection Confetti was perfect for scrapbooking my layout!

I cut up a few pieces of paper from Confetti.  I just love the colors and patterns in this collection.  It’s versatile for all types of layouts, and it’s perfect for my tropical vacation. 

Layering with papers is probably one of my favorite ways to scrapbook. I also love to layer with diecuts and punched out shapes.

I also like creating texture with wood veneers, paper clips, sequins, and stickers.

The string of tickets was cut out from the Festival paper.  I love papers that you can cut apart like this!

I hope you enjoyed a look at how I used the Crate Paper Confetti collection to scrap a vacation photo.  The teals, pinks, and gold in this collection are really gorgeous.  My layout came together in no time, which means I’m using product that I love!

You can save 20% off this Maggie Holmes Confetti collection, or anything else in the Paper Issues store, by using my code LISTGIRL!

Thank you for stopping by!

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Paper Issues | All You Need

The newest link party went live on the Paper Issues blog today!  This issue is called “Prints Charming’s Beautiful Papers” and is sponsored by Scrapbook Circle. 

I used the March Scrapbook Circle kit “Here’s The Story”.  There are lots of colorful patterned papers in the kit, which works very well with the Paper Issues prints charming theme.  I decided to scrap one of my favorite photos of my cat Noodle that I haven’t scrapbooked yet.  I also used the Scrapbook Circle Be Happy Digital cut files to cut out the “today” banner and adhered it below the photo. 

Part of this Paper Issues link party theme is also “subway art”, so I decided to make my title into some stacked words that I cut out on my Silhouette with patterned papers.

I added in some journaling onto a pink circle punched out of paper.  Date-stamped a label sticker and my layout was complete!

Be sure to link your project to this Prints Charming link party at Paper Issues for a chance to win the March Scrapbook Circle’s main kit!  Great prize!

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