Merry Christmas Wreath - Layout #17 of the 365 scrapbook challenge and what lessons I learned with this layout

Hey Newbies,

I'm here working on number 17 of my 365 Page Layout Challenge 2019 (and the lessons I learned).  I will try to list everything I used below and try to link up to where you can purchase them if you happen to like any of them.

I worked on this page the same day I did Layout 16 so it was a 2 page layout. I used the same pad as I did in the previous layout but with a wreath instead of the hat.  The presents are all from a border page the pad included and the gold snow flakes were from the haul from Joann's in a clear pack of 9 tiny Christmas stamps.  I used the gold Sharpie to color in the stamp before stamping it on the page.  It pulled all the golds together.  Click here for layout #16 for all the info on how I did it all.  Both are super simple layouts and only took a few minutes to put together.

I really did do a Title or journaling for this one....and here is LESSON #1 for this layout; there are no rules.  I know everyone says you have to have a Title and journaling but these are all your creations and one of a kinds, so there are no rules for creations...you create how you feel.  If that means no journaling or Title...or if you use a different technique, it's ok.  Just go for it!

Well, there you have it...number 17 of my 365 layout challenge for 2019.  Thanks for following along on my journey of 365 scrapbook page challenge that I am doing, and reading about the lessons I'm learning along the way!  

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Happy Scrapping🤗

Kimberly

What spending freeze???

Ok, so I know I said I was on a spending freeze for this year.  That was my New Year's Resolution and like most New Year's Resolutions (think joining the gym and working out every day)...it lasted for 3 weeks.  Yeap, Three l-o-n-g weeks!   

I went to PetSmart today to pick up some cat food and of course right next door is Joanne's.  I said to myself, self, just go in and browse, you don't need to buy anything, just browse I said.  So in I went and out I came with a new stash of AWESOMENESS for...wait for it...UNDER $20.00 and NO coupon!

They had all of their Christmas stuff 90% off.  Why is that a big deal for a scrapbooking person you ask.  Well, my mind sees stuff and even if it's not specifically in the scrapbook isle or designated for scrapbooking (think, thread, small wooden words, ribbon...you get the idea).  I'm always saying to myself, self, would this work for a layout?  All of the stuff of course would!

Here is my haul from Joann's.  If you have a Joann's I suggest you run there tomorrow before it is all gone! (apparently there is some technical difficulty with uploading the entire video so if you want to see the rest click here to head over to my FB page).

I hope you enjoyed this little haul video and I hope you are able to find a crazy deal like this in one of your go to stores!  Remember, just because it doesn't say "scrapbooking" doesn't mean you can't use it for a layout.  Let your mind go crazy!  If it doesn't work out, start over and what did you waste? Thirty-nine cents and a little time...but how fun if it does work!  You just scored!

Thanks for following me on my journey down this fun world of scrapbooking!  Follow us on IG or Facebook to join in some of our challenges or to share your stuff and give some tips!  We are open to everyone (Newbies or experts...we love when you experts join us and give us a little more knowledge on how to do some awesome techniques)!

Happy Scrappin🤗

Kimberly