Scrapaholics Unite Session 3 Class 2

I found these super cute 3D halloween stickers at Michaels the other day. They went really well with this layout that I had planned for halloween for this week. This layout is also versatile as a non-Halloween layout, just use some different embellishments and a different title. Each of the slate cardstock pieces are a mat for a picture. You can also use one of them for journaling. The right side of the page is for 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" photos. The left side holds 4 x 3" photos. 

Scrapaholics Unite Session 3 Class 1

Welcome back to my class! It's been a long time, but we're back in the swing of things and I have a new Idea Book to work with. This paper, Sarita, is from the Annual Inspirations Idea Book and it has such wonderful colors in it. Great for lots of different layouts. While I somewhat went more autumnal with this layout, it is quite versatile. The boldness of the chevron complements the more ombre page. I used the cricut to cut out the half circles, leaves, and sign. 

To add a bit of extra to the page, I added stickles in complementary colors to the stamped tree. I also popped up the title sign

Scrapaholics Unite Session 2 Class 12

I love when I can use embellishments that I've been holding onto forever as I feel justified then in hoarding my vast supply of scrapbooking stuff. These feathers I got in a warehouse box from Bella Blvd almost 2 years ago. The feathers fit in perfectly with the new Jackson paper pack. This hexagon layout from Scrapbook Generation worked so well, I only modified it slightly. I popped up a couple of the photos and the title, and was able to cut out all of the hexagons on my Cricut in a couple of minutes. Once the pattern was set, it was fairly easy to finish. 

This is the last class of this session. I'm hoping to start another session in the fall, but I'll definitely be posting some projects from the retreat that is coming up the first weekend in May. Stay tuned!

Scrapaholics Unite Session 2 Class 11

This is the new Blossom paper from the Seasonal Expression 2 catalogue. It's bright and summery so what better theme to choose than ice cream! This is the June Stamp of the Month so if you like this stamp set as much as I do, you are able to purchase it during the month of June! I accented with some oversized brads I had. 

To add some 3D element to the ice cream, I first stamped on the base page in the neutral Desert Sand. I then stamped the ice cream again on an extra piece of cardstock in the colors, cut out what I wanted popped and then adhered with 3D foam tape. 

Scrapaholics Unite Session 2 Class 10

I'm highlighting the Love Ya Silly stamp set from the Seasonal Inspirations 1 catalogue, which is still available to order (you can view it here). I love the little monsters and the sayings that go with them. In order to fit the sayings on the circles, I curved the stamps around the monsters while on the block and then inked and stamped them. I used kraft paper as accent cardstock for the circles and pennants to tie in the kraft bows. 

Scrapaholics Unite Session 2 Class 9

I had almost forgotten about this stamp set when I was looking for inspiration for this week's layout and saw another rainbow layout. The stamp set, Rain or Shine is from the Annual Inspirations 1 catalogue. I used multiple patterned papers from several B&T packs to create my paper rainbow. Using a Cricut cut of a cloud, I stamped the title onto it and I also stamped a sun on a circle to place behind it to emphasize the title. I also stamped the little rainbow, then colored it in with pencil crayons. I finished it off with heart shaped brads in multiple colors.    

Clouds and rain stamps on the block to create random stamp.

I created a custom background by placing the clouds and rain altogether on a block then stamped it in succession on the Whisper Grey paper using Whisper ink.  

Close up of background stamp.

Scrapaholics Unite Session 2 Class 8

I was going through my stamps looking for a sentiment for a different layout when I saw this stamp and remembered that I really wanted to use it for a layout this session. This saying is from one of my favorite books called "Guess How Much I Love You". It is such a good book to read with your children. If you don't have it or have never read it, go get it now and be prepared to read it with some tissues. The You Rock paper is from eons ago, bit it fit so well with the stamp. I wanted the sentiment to be just a colorful as the paper so I used an ombre technique here. See the step by step instructions below. 

To finish off the layout, I used first, second and third generation stamping with a star stamp that overlaps. As well, I created a sunburst flourish with some rhinestone flourishes to bring some bling to the page.   

Step 1: Ink the stamp allover with the lightest colored ink (Goldrush)

Step 2: Ink the top 2/3 of the stamp with the 2nd darkest ink (Olive)

Step 3: Ink the top 1/3 of the stamp with the darkest ink (Indian Corn Blue)

Step 4: Stamp the sentiment as normal on cardstock.

Finished piece on the layout.