6.19.2013

What happens when you start a scrapbook layout with paper scraps?

Put those photos aside. Would you ever create a scrapbook layout without a photo in mind? Think about it. Imagine digging into all of your paper scraps, picking out some coordinating papers and creating a design on a blank slate.

That's what I did when I designed the scrapbook layouts below. You'll see the before and after pages. I had the pages ready prior to the start of Layout a Day, so all I needed to do was find out the prompt, add photos, along with embellishments and journaling, then I was done! This made scrapbooking every single day more of a breeze. Check them out...

For this page, I started with Jillibean Soup paper scraps:


Three Instagram photos and plenty of decorations later....


Next up, another layout with Jillibean Soup leftovers:


Let's add a mix of letter stickers, another Instagram pic, a Basic Grey flag and some Stickles:


I just loved these papers from October Afternoon:


And adding lots of bling!


Here's more October Afternoon paper scraps...


That were perfect for my trip to Chicago:


Here's one more layout full of October Afternoon:


And I decorated it with me (and old rub-ons from my stash):


Are you ready to start scrapbooking with only paper scraps in mind? Need more inspiration? See my posts below! ~Danielle

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6.12.2013

Digital Scrapbooking: 4 Simple & Quick Pages

When I first became a mom, I scrapbooked every single 4x6 photo I took and printed. This was over a decade ago and before I even owned a digital camera. For my oldest daughter's first birthday, I filled an entire 8.5x11 scrapbook with tons of memorabilia, photos and included all of her cards. By the time I had my second child, birthday scrapbooks became easier, less time consuming and more cost effective by creating photo books.

I recently ordered a photo book for my youngest little lady after celebrating her 5th birthday. I like to mix things up by creating digital scrapbook pages on my phone, computer and by using the online software made available via Shutterfly.

Here are four simple and quick digital pages I created just for that photo book:

"Bounce" Digital Scrapbook Layout using Pics Art app (Android).

"What? Do I Look Like Trouble?" Digital Scrapbook Layout using My Memories Suite.

"Look Who's 5" Digital Scrapbook Layout using My Memories Suite.

"Happy Birthday" Digital Scrapbook Layout using My Memories Suite.

I added these pages to the photo book, included plenty of other photos and journaling while I customized the pages to fit my style. An easy peasy time-saver! 

Do you create photo books too? Share your thoughts in the comments below. ~Danielle

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