Paper Christmas Tree - redo - Layout #23 of the 365 scrapbook challenge and what lessons I learned with this layout

Hey Newbies,

I'm here working on number 23 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 decided to re-do the layout I did using Vicki Parker's YouTube inspired layout.  I didn't really like the way mine turned out due to the having to cover up the "bloody scene".  If you don't know what I'm talking about click here for my blog on that particular layout.

If you follow me you know I'm not a huge fan of a LOT of white space on my layouts.  I do them occasionally (when lifting layouts I like).   So I started this on a 12 x 12 heavy red card stock instead of the white like Vicki did.  I used the same paper pad for all of the papers I chose to cut for this layout (the 1st layout I did, I used a bunch of different scrap papers that didn't have the same theme).  

I started by drawing a triangle on my paper.  From there I started at the bottom and worked my way up, gluing each 1" (or so, I mean you don't have to be perfect) piece.  I topped it with one of the bows from the borders I used (kinda perfect...a Christmas tree gift😀) I used a strip of a border (from same pad) that was black with gold circles, almost like a skirt.  

I used some white splatters to add a bit of "snow" to the background.  I also used a snowflake stamp that I had to add additional snowflakes with some gold and white embossing powder (using my heat gun to emboss them).  

This particular pad was from a HOT BUY from Michaels, (if you don't know what a HOT BUY is from Michael's you need to!  Their pads go from $19.99 to $5.99, so keep a look out for those deals)!  It is an awesome Christmas pad with lots of borders and cards.  One of the cards had "PEACE ON EARTH" on it so I started fussy cutting and glued it onto my background....AND here is LESSON #1 for this layout.  I stuck the wording on as PEACE EARTH ON....and posted it for the entire world to see🤦🏻‍♀️.  I swear I looked at that 100 times before I posted it but it still went out like that.  So this lesson is...check it 101 times before sending it out!  After it was pointed out to me I had to change it and luckily the pad had 2 of everything including this PEACE ON EARTH card.  I wasn't  able to lift the 2 that were in the wrong order without tearing them but again this pad had 2 of the same cards so I was able to fussy cut the last card and put them right. 

This HOT BUY pad also had these cute Christmas tree ornaments so I fussy cut those as well (and if you follow my blog you know how much I just love fussy cutting...NOT).  I glued those down to the background and then went to work on my photo.

I printed out this adorable picture of my grand daughter with the cutest Santa outfit on (belt and all).  I backed the photo with black card stock and then I had this ribbon I got from an amazing haul from Joann's (everything was 90% off!).  IT WAS A SANTA BELT!  I mean come on, how cute is that!  So I cut a piece for the top and the bottom of the photo and left the sides with the black stock paper showing.  I used foam dots to adhere it to the background to give it some dimension and did my journaling all around the bottom fo the tree!

This one I like a little (ok, a LOT) better than the first.  It's super easy to do this layout and you can do 2 of them and they look entirely different (I'll include the 1st one I did below the picture of this one so you can see the difference).  I mean you could do a bunch of these and they would all have a different feel to them.

Well, there you have it...number 23 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!

Please leave a comment below and let me know which layout you liked best.  If you liked this blog, please subscribe and come follow me on my 3-6-5 journey to see if I am able to complete it!

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Happy Scrapping🤗

Kimberly

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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Kimberly

HoHoHo - Layout #15 of the 365 scrapbook challenge and what lessons I learned with this layout

Hey Newbies,

I'm here working on number 15 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.

This layout I'm not gonna lie...I love.  Not just because of the pictures (he was so darn cute in his little man robe), but I was super excited about using non-traditional Christmas colors.  What I mean by that is not the usual green and red, green and red.  I have been seeing all of these layouts on IG with these beautiful colors for Christmas and I was hooked!  I ordered a small pack of 12 x 12 paper from Lawn Fawn and when it arrived I was very excited to do a layout!

I recently popped into Joann's and wouldn't you know it they had a 90% off all of their Christmas stuff!  I didn't have much in my stash on Christmas so when I saw all of this stuff I went crazy...but hey it was .99 cent!  Ok, not all of it was .99 most of it was .19 cents!  It was crazy!  This Hohoho was one of the wood veneers but I knew I could paint it so in the basket it went (with a ton of ribbon, and other wood veneer stuff and stickers, I mean I am set for the next 10 Christmas's on ribbon, just sayin)!                                                                                                                                                                               

After going through the Lawn Fawn pack of printed papers and my stash that I got from Joann's and my new Christmas tree die cuts I purchased from Hobby Lobby, and I knew exactly what I wanted to use and how I wanted it to look.

I started the layout with one of the Lawn Fawn printed papers (this is heavy card stock paper) that had snow flakes printed on it.  The photos I choose had this blue in it that was begging to be pulled out, so I had some scrap pieces left over from another Christmas layout I did (same paper collection) that had this blue in it.  

I did the tear technique on one side and left some straight edges on the other just to mix it up.  The blues really pulled the colors out of the photo well.  I also backed the phot with another couple of left over scrapes from the same collection that also had this blue in it.  I didn't quite like the reds that were pulling from it so I used some white gesso and dabbed it on (a technique I learned from Missy Whidden's YOUTUBE channel, I have learned so much from her and her layouts are AMAZING!) .  It was enough to lighten the red to match the pinkish color I used for the Title and trees.

After adhering the photos to the background I die cut the trees using my Big Shot machine and glued them down.  I had a few chipboard stickers from Echo Park that I added (like that cute polar bear in the bottom right corner) and a few in the center of some of the colored snow flakes on the backing.  I had this puffy sticker snowman by Creatology from the Joann's haul that I used as well.

Here comes LESSON #1 for this layout; just because it is not "meant" for scrapbooking doesn't mean you can't use it for a layout.  The reindeer down by the Christmas tree at the bottom is a cut out from a note pad I had laying around.  I ran it through my X-yron sticker maker and made it into a sticker!  It went perfectly and it was FREE!

The Title I painted using Shimmerz Paints - Creameez in GREAT FRUIT, I mean the colors were perfect and pulled the colors of those trees so well! 

Lastly, I journaled on the trees in a silver glitter pen! All in all, I love it.  Leave me a comment below and let me know what you think about all of the non-traditional colors being used this year.

Well, there you have it...number 15 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