August Page Starter!!!

For the August Page Starter, I decided to work outside my box a little.  To try something a little different.  So I created an asymmetrical grid layout.  This one will be perfect for using up some scraps.  

Ready to Roll

Here's what you'll need to get started.  First, you need a sheet of cardstock. You'll need three 3.5" x 3.5" squares cut from three different patterned papers. You will also need a .75" x 12" strip and a .25" x 12" strip, both from different patterns.

Now you're ready to start adhering the paper to the page.  Here is how I placed mine.

1. Adhere the first block 1" from the right edge and 2" from the top edge of the cardstock.
2. Adhere the second block 1/8th of an inch to the left of the first block and the third block 1/8" below the first block.
3. Adhere the two 12" strips flush with the left edge of the cardstock.

Finally, you will add your photos and embellishments.  This part is completely up to you.  There is no set limit to the number of photos or no set placement for them.  Also, you can use whatever embellishments you like, wherever you want to place them on the layout.  

And since I was at a crop in the middle of the pouring rain when I worked on these layouts, I didn't take any pictures of the Page Starters before the photos and embellishments.  So, I'm going to go ahead and share my second take with you today.  For this one, I kept everything pretty much the same except for the orientation of the photo and the placement of the journal strips.

Posers

I'd love to see what you do with the August Page Starter.  Link up your completed layout to the bottom of this post by Friday, August 31st for your chance at a $10 Gift Certificate to the TSR Store.  

Happy Scrappin!

Another July Page Starter Sample!!!

Last week I introduced the July Page Starter. Here's the simple layout for this month.

Today, I have another sample layout to share.  This time I used Simple Stories Summer Fresh collection and two vertical 4" x 6" photos.

First Clovers of Spring

When putting this one together, I could not settle on one of the patterned papers in the kit. LOVED them all! So, instead of one large block of paper, I used four strips of paper. I love that effect. 

How cute is that denim pocket sticker?  I had planned to put an initial on it but then remembered that I had pics of both boys on this page.  So, I layered some more flower stickers on top along with jewels to give it more dimension. 

Remember you have until Tuesday, July 31st to link up your take on the July Page Starter HERE.  I can't wait to see your completed layout!

A Simple Starter for July

I don't know about you, but around here July is a super busy month full of kids' activities, family get togethers, and weekend road trips.  That doesn't leave too much time for scrapping.  Sooo . . . for this month's Page Starter, I decided to keep it simple.  Sound good?

July Page Starter

Here's what you'll need to get started.  First, you need a background piece.  I chose to use a patterned piece rather than cardstock because this month's Page Starter is pretty simple, so having a patterned background won't be too busy. You'll also need two more patterned papers cut to the following dimensions:

                                                     1.  6.75" x 9.75" block

                                                     2.  1" x 9.75" strip

Now you're ready to start adhering the paper to the page.  Here is how I placed mine.

1. Adhere the 6.75" x 9.75" block 2.75" from the left and 1" from the top of the page. 
2. Adhere the 1" x 9.75" strip flush with the right edge of the block.

Finally, you will add your photos and embellishments.  This part is completely up to you.  There is no set limit to the number of photos or no set placement for them.  Also, you can use whatever embellishments you like, wherever you want to place them on the layout.  

Here's one way you could finish it off.  For this one, I used Crate Paper Storyteller and one 5" x 7" photo.

My Pre-K Story

I'll be back in a week or so to show you another finished layout.  In the meantime, I'd love to see what you do with the July Page Starter.  Link up your completed layout to the bottom of this post by Tuesday, July 31st for your chance at a $10 Gift Certificate to the TSR Store.  

Happy Scrappin!

June Page Starter Verison 2

Last week I introduced the June Page Starter and showed you my sample layout. Today, I have another version to share. One with brighter colors and a little more whimsical feel. Here, take a look.

Swim Lessons

For this layout, I used the Fancy Pants Summer Soul Page kit that comes in the June Double Shot and 4 2" x 3" photos mounted together. To give this layout a little more whimsical feel, I turned the large 5.5" circle into a sun by adding 1" and  2" notched paper strips as rays. The yellow paper is actually from the May Fancy Pants Be You page kit. LOVE that the colors work so well with this month's kit.

I decided to anchor my title right onto the sun. The blue chipboard alphas are Thickers that I had in my stash and the October Afternoon Orange Mini Market Alphabet Stickers came in the May Venti kit. My original idea was to curve the title along the edge of the circle, but that didn't work so well with the rays. I might just have to do a third layout, so I can create a title around the circle. LOL! 

To create my embellishment cluster, I cut two surf boards from the Fancy Pants Beach Towel patterned paper and then layered on three of the Elements Stickers, a button, and some twine.  You can see in the picture below that I created dimension with pop dots and clear dots.  

So, have you completed a layout with the June Page Starter formula yet?  If so, be sure to link up to the original post HERE by midnight on Saturday, June 30th to be eligible to win a $10 gift certificate to the TSR store.  Happy scrapping!