Showing posts with label Scrapbooking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scrapbooking. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

More Scrapbook Fun


One the title page, I used browns and oranges to coordinate with the colors in the photos, such as the bright life jacket my son is wearing.  I cut out the words, "Gone Fishin'" with my Cricut machine using the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge. I then inked the edges for a distressed look.  I also cut out leaf shapes with my Cricut machine.


I had my photos printed by Walmart.com. I used the distressed feature from their website on the edges.  They actually have many cool features to choose from.  I usually wait to edit my photos on their site.  It saves me a step, and their choices are decent.


Here is a little bow I used to spruce up the page a bit.


I like to label the event using tags.  This way, years to come, I will remember the details of the photos, yet the captions fit in with the rest of the design.

   
This is the full spread.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Scrapbook Fun

     Okay, my scrapbooking negligence is pitiful.  My youngest son is one, and I still have no scrapbook pages done for him!  I am just getting around to finishing ones for my oldest who is four.  I need to get with it.  Here is one page that I am pleased with, and sums up a time when my son seemed to be maturing at lightning fast speed.  I love the contrast of black, white and red.  It really makes black and white photos pop.

 
 First page
The letters were cut out on my Cricut machine, using the "Stamped" cartridge.  If I haven't mentioned it before, I have a love affair with my Cricut machine.  It is seriously the best invention to hit crafting since, well, EVER.  I use my machine all the time, and if you don't have one, you are missing out. (I should be a spokesperson for these for real!)  You can find deals on the more basic machines for under $100.  I have the Expression, which cuts bigger shapes and letters (up to 23" high), and it is awesome.  I scored it on Black Friday a few years ago for $200.  Put it on your birthday wish list immediately, or just treat yourself for no reason.  You deserve it!

 Second page

Full spread
 A close-up of some detail

My little man