So why does it take a whole week to recover from a weekend get-away? I still haven’t completely unpacked nor recovered from lack of sleep from my scrapbook retreat weekend.
I did get a few things finished, but nothing like I had hoped to. I learned a bit about expectations and overpacking. I also learned why some of you gals pack your earplugs. I’m so glad I had my Ipod and headset. There were a few times that I just needed to zone out and tune out for a little bit. 🙂
Nevertheless, this above is a layout I did finish. I will confess that it was a group effort though. I am a SSSLLOOOOW scrapper. I overthink things way to much. My friend, Jackie, can just pull out some papers and pictures and put them together in a way that looks like she spent 2 hours on a layout that only took her 30 minutes to complete. I feel mine sometimes look like I only spent 30 minutes where it took my 2 hours actually. So, I asked Jackie to show my her ‘thinking’ process. I pulled out the picture I wanted to use and a new kit I wanted to delve into. I then asked her if she was going to do this layout, what is her process of design. She pulled out a few pieces of paper and embellies and put everything else away! Ding..ding…ding… that was my lightbulb moment. It probably sounds so simple to you seasoned scrappers, but I have had a habit of keeping all papers (and everything else) out – just in case I change my mind or find something that MIGHT look even better. So, after Jackie pulled out some papers and gave me this info along with a couple of ideas, she left it with me to put together and embellish. I am quite pleased with the final product and most excited about the new approach I will apply to scrapbooking. Below are a few more closeup pics.
Here is a close up of some distrezzing I did on the horizontal layer. I love my Distrezz-It-All.
A birdcage die from the Tim Holtz dies. Love this just peeking out a bit.
Isn’t this just yummy? Love these papers. I added some My Minds Eye to this kit, but all other papers are from a great kit that my friend, Katie, recommended. the kit is The Scarlet Lime. This kit is chocked full of goodness and I love how all the papers and embellies are mix from different lines. This was some Webster pages, KaiserCraft, and Studio Calico mixed together. I added just a few embellies from my own stash.
Well, I have a really great mini-album, which I’ll try to get uploaded and share with you this weekend. It is a project I finished for my LSS, Everything Scrapbook and Stamps. If you stop by, ask Michelle to see it.
Thanks for stopping by.
Cher~
Hi Cher – well its me – 2 weeks after we were going to maybe skype each other…. I;m sat still on the sofa in the lounge – no webcam, but trying to catch up with everyone; this is my first bloghop in over 2 weeks so will catch up with you and your other posts again when i’m all up to date.
Just a note to say – i never turn my laptop off – so if you think i’ve ignored you if you’ve tried to skype me – i won’t have – my lil’ ol’ laptop will be on and logged in etc – i could be anywhere (like in the hospital)!!! LOL
I’ll catch up with you soon – but notice from your comment on my blog that you;ve been busy – don’t worry – i;m the opposite and trying not to do much – but am finding it really hard going and frustrating.
Take care and catch up with you soon
Paula x x x
Take care
Paula x x x
I think that what I love most is the picture of Sage. Don’t get me wrong, I love your page and how it truly accentuates the photos with your wonderful use of paper and embellishments! Sage is just a stunning young woman.
Very nice layout!!!
Wow, it really looks great! The lighting really makes it pop, that room was so dark you couldn’t get the real feal of it. It’s fabulous!
Cher, this is a stunning layout! I love ther paper choice and the ebellies are perfect. After you zoom into those gorgeous eyes in this photo then your eyes start to wander to the beautiful page surrounding… love the birdcage that is a must try for me. This is just beautiful!
very beautiful, the colours are so zingy. The distrezzing is subtle and just perfect.
Beautiful layout love it.
Christine x