Pocket Scrapbooking

I made this layout for my first Facebook event.  These photos are from our excursion aboard the Margaret Todd while we were staying in Bar Harbor, Maine. I used ink daubers to apply ink to the Watercolor and Journaling cards.  (Never having been particularly "artistic", I'm still struggling with the watercolor paints.)  I did cut a couple of the "cards" from the Florence scrapbook paper, so if they don't all look like the PML cards in the paper packet, that's because a couple of them are just a 6” × 4” and a 4” × 3” piece of scrapbook paper.    

Remember to apply embellishments in odd numbers to make them more visually appealing.  I was concerned that all of the flowers might make the layout too girly for my handsome puppy, but fortunately that doesn't seem to be the case.

Supplies: 

• Florence Paper Packet (X7208B)
• Florence Complements (X7208C)
• Florence Sequins (Z3213)
• Picture My Life™ Overlays – White Frames (Z3283)
• Picture My Life™ Watercolor Cards – Clear (Z3221)
• Picture My Life™ Watercolor Cards – Gold (Z3217)
• Picture My Life™ Tabbed Journaling Cards (Z3278)
• Poppy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2652)
• Peacock Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2649)
• Flaxen Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2642)

Florence Magic Layout

I made this layout as the Grand Prize for my first Facebook party.  It's the Enchantment layout from the Magic Scrapbook Program.  There are two "file folders" that will allow you to add four hidden photos or journaling blocks.  

I love that the B&T papers have both subtle and bold patterns - this layout incorporates five (5) of the patterns in the Florence Paper Packet.  I used the cardstock for the file folders as well as photo mats, especially since I was giving this layout away.  (I wanted to make sure they knew where the photos were intended to go.)  

Supplies: 

• Florence Paper Packet (X7208B)
• Florence Complements (X7208C)
• Florence Sequins (Z3213)
• Poppy Cardstock (X5779 or X5781)
• Peacock Cardstock (X5776 or X5781)

Base and Shade and Generational Stamping

Birthday card for a friend made using base and shade and generational stamping techniques.  Used La Vie en Rose paper, Blossiming Expressions stamp set with Hollyhock, Pomegranate, Fern, and Black ink, and Pixie, Pomegranate, Hollyhock, and White Daisy cardstock.

Keep It Simple

Sometimes it's better to keep things simple.  This card used the Stamps of Approval stamp set with Fern ink.  Also used Charlotte B&T paper, Whisper and Fern cardstock.