Unforgettable Vacation March 2022

Our rental house on our Lake Placid vacation. 2020 was so stressful this home was a leading character in the documentation of our vacation. Tastefully decorated and well appointed, this safe haven during our pandemic vacation was a true comfort.

Design Inspiration: I’ve had trouble finding an appropriate use for this particular mixed media background from the VB Let’s Wander collection. It’s one of the very last pages in my pack. The rainbow of colors was my stepping off point for this page, so I figured it worked well for the My Little Scrapbook Store (MLSS) March 2022 design challenge.

 

Material Inspiration: I’m old school when it comes to scrapbooking… 20 years ago ribbons, fibers, twine and thread were all the rage, and I’ve always loved the dimension and texture they bring to a page. I always jump a chance when I see a challenge that highlights fibers. I used 4 different types of ribbons, as well as embroidery thread on this page for the Lasting Memories March 2022 challenge #589.

Collections:

Vicki Boutin Let’s Wander from MLSS. (Paper, Stencil, Mixed Media Creative FX and Embellishments)

Simple Stories Happy Trails (Paper and Embellishments)

Reminisce Love your Face from MLSS. (Paper and Title)

Fibers:

Flowers: American Crafts.

Ric-Rac: Stampin’up!

Yellow and Vacation Ribbon: Unknown.

Embroidery thread: Making Memories Watercolor Brite.

Honey Bee Stamps Gem Stickers from MLSS.

Rub-on Transfer: Reminisce Phraseology.

Label Stickers: Echo Park Photo Freedom.

Brad: Eyelet Outlet Stitched Flowers Fall.

Chalking Ink: Quick Quotes Powderpuff Mocha Mama.

Stamp: Staples.

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If You Could Only See My Face March 2022

 

Continuing to document our summer 2020 vacation during the Covid 19 pandemic. I wanted to take note in this album that despite the unusual circumstances of this time and our concerns to travel safety, it was still important to create a special vacation with our family. So, this page within the album takes note of the circumstances.

I created my own background with horizontal strips of paper from the Reminisce Love that Face collection, and infused the black and white theme with some paper accents and embellishments from the VB Let’s Wander collection.

I own very few punches and dies, and only own a mini die cut machine, but I recently bought a notebook edge punch and was excited to use it for the first time on this page. I also used the die machine to cut a few hearts and circles to use as embellishments from some very old scrap Stampin’ up glitter paper. 

Finishing touches included Nuvo drops and twine.

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Seeing Stars & S’mores March 2022

I’ve been saving all the s’mores references on the sticker sheet from the Simple Stories Happy Trails collection specifically to use on this page since our Lake Placid vacation, and finally had the opportunity to execute it. It was “s’mo” much fun and the stickers worked perfectly with the Lasting Memories #588 challenge.

I also used a Vicki Boutin Let’s Wander mixed media base sheet, along with some vellum, wood and plastic embellishments from that same collection.

Finally, I used a saved ephemera clothing tag for the title and made and embossed my own tags for the background.

In addition, I focused on using as many complimentary metallic paper and embellishment products I could find in order to use this project for My Little Scrapbook Store‘a Lucky Us March 2022 crop challenge #17. I especially liked the glitter frame and confetti from the Hey Santa collection. Sdm-

Goldenrod March 2022

Continuing documenting our 2020 vacation to Lake Placid, NY. I made my husband pull over on the side of the road so I could take this photo. My late friend and mentor loved Lake Placid and constantly talked about this beautiful area of the country, and when I saw this field, I immediately thought of him. I had to stop and honor him for a few minutes in my memory. I'm so grateful that we got to finally explore this region.

Challenge Inspiration:

Color Scheme Inspiration: My Little Scrapbook Store (MLSS)

March 2022 Online Lucky Crop Challenge 16.

Sketch Inspiration: Scrap Our Stash March 2022 sketch challenge

Design inspiration: Lasting Memories March 2022 challenge #591 Finishing Touches. Nuvo drops and Enamel Dots.

Three paper collections: CM Meadow, Amy Tangerine Picnic in the Park from MLSS, and Doodlebug Land that I Love Petite Prints.

Alphas and Crushed Pineapple Powdered Pigment: Vicki Boutin Let's Wander.

Acrylic Flowers: Recollections.

Button/Ribbon: Unknown.

Flower Stamp: Hero Arts.

Date Stamp: Staples.

Nuvo Drops: Belgium Bluestone Stone Drops and Simply White Crystal Drops from MLSS.

Enamel Flower: AT Picnic in the Park from MLSS.

Enamel Dots: Pink & Main from MLSS.

Picket Fence Paper Glitz: Lime Christmas from MLSS.

Matte Acrylic Gel: Vicki Boutin.

Fineline Red Top Glue from Paper Issues.

Distress Oxide: Stormy Sky.

Quick Quotes Powderpuff Feather Gray Chalking Ink.

DCWV Green Page Tabs from HSN.

CM Circle Templates and straight trimmer.

Process photo: I struggled finding the right color and paper combinations for this project, and even ripped it apart and put it together several times. I was trying to force a lovely peacock blue paper and vicki Boutin stencil into the design, and in the end, once I let them go and introduced the better shade of lilac from the doodlebug collection, everything fell into place successfully.

I've put this hobby on hold for the last 8 months, but am so relieved to be back! sdm-

 

Sigma “Nu” Years Eve June 2021

I had the idea of using the two “zeros” in 2020 for a New Year’s Eve layout. This challenge from Lasting Memories provided the opportunity to get this yearly event documented.

Our college friends have been celebrating New Year’s Eve together for 25 years, so this Paper Issues was a great challenge to document our friendship. I purchased a great chevron stamp set at Paper Issues that I used for this layout.

I did a deep dive into my old stash and used some vintage StampinUp! paper, glitter cardstock and drops; combined with a small new CM New Years paper and sticker collection. Additional old supplies used were an old border sticker I got on HSN a decade ago and two washi tapes I've had for years. Some fun new items I used were silver Paper Glaze over a stencil, Vicki Boutin Let's Wander metal embellishments, crystal dots, and some foam alphas.

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Delaware Canal St Park May 2021

 

We had so much family quality time last year during Covid, it’s something I’m going to really miss as

my oldest leaves for college soon. We explored the PA side of the Delaware River canal tow path, an area we often explore, but this was the first time we saw this specific area together. We walked, ran, hiked and biked, admired the wildflowers and the amazing historic covered bridge.

Sketch inspiration: Stick it Down.

 

Photo inspiration: I had this subject for a layout in mind for a while, but couldn’t edit down all the great photos from the day. This challenge from Lasting Memories reminded me I don’t have to edit out my favorite pics all the time.

Paper and ephemera inspiration: My Little Scrapbook Store monthly challenge. I really love this botanical paper from Dare2bArtzy I’ve been saving since last year with this event in mind. The soft floral patterns reminded me of the day. I combined them with ephemera from Vicki Boutin’s Kaleidoscope and Wildflower and Honey collections... because whenever u need a butterfly you can always count on finding one in Vicki’s collections!

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Mirror Lake Supper May 2021

Continuing documenting our summer vacation to Lake Placid last year. I used Amy Tangerine Picnic in the Park and Vicki Boutin Let’s Wander collections, as well as a sheet of Creative Memories Meadow paper.

MLSS Sketch Inspiration: We had so many lovely photos to choose from of our evening supper overlooking misty Mirror Lake, I knew I needed a double page layout.

Lasting Memories color inspiration: I love this mood board and colors. The blurry flowers reminded me of a lot of the photos we took that night.

Additional supplies not mentioned above:

Hero Arts stamp Daisy Border F2270.

Eyelet outlet brads Stitched Flowers.

Little Birdie Juicy Jugs.

CM 12” Straight Trimmer.

Distress Embossing Pen and Powder: Peeled Paint.

Staples Date Stamp.

Dina Wakley Leafy Stencil.

Quick Quotes Powderpuff Royal Blue chaulking ink.

Nuvo glitter marker Imperial Blue.

Ribbon, hole punch: unknown.

Crepe Paper Hey Santa Holly Jolly Thickers alphas.

DCWV textured cardstock Brights.

Scotch ATG and tacky glue.

Honey Bee precision scissors.