a little travel journal by Julie Jacob

It is finally summer...and around here that means summer soccer tournaments!
Belle's soccer team (the Rangers) is traveling to California in August to play in the Carlsbad Cup.  With a little trip to Disneyland & the beach thrown in.
I thought it would be fun for her to have a little travel journal for the trip. ;)

It's nice and compact (4"x6") so she can keep it in her backpack.  (Or more realistically, my purse.)

I used Everyday Moments, Fabrications Canvas, World Traveler & Sweet Afternoon.  How's that for mixing it up?  The stamp is made with the TC Stampmaker.

I should explain that 27 is her jersey number.  I think she is digging her book...

Let's peek inside a little.  

I used a punch for the tabs at the top.  The stamps on these pages are from World Traveler.  Most of the pages are blank for now.  I wanted her to have plenty of space for notes, things to remember, or autographs at Disney.

I made the Go Rangers! stamp with my Stampmaker.  The pocket page on the right is from a map...the bottom is sewed shut, so she can keep tickets, receipts, etc. in there.  I had thought I was being so clever...using a map of southern California.  And then I punched out Carlsbad and San Diego.  Duh.

The envelope on the right is from the World Traveler album kit...I just cut it down to fit my book, and then sewed the right edge shut.  

The stamp on the left is also made with the Stampmaker.  It's kind of like the team philosophy.  I got the image from an email from the coach, and turned it into a stamp.

And one more page...

I also made a bigger travel journal for myself...I have a picture of it on my blog today.  :)

Happy Tuesday...

Happy Memorial Day...

I hope you are having a lovely long weekend. :)  

We will be heading to the cemetery this afternoon...they do an amazing program celebrating our veterans and Memorial Day.  Plus they have over 1500 flags lining the drives...it is breathtaking.

I wanted to do a layout for today that celebrated the life of my Dad, who passed away last year.

He was so very proud of being a WWII veteran, and his service in the Army.

The flags in the picture were little ones that were at his grave site.   Those are some of his medals in front of the layout.  

I used the blue papers from the Everyday Moments line with some reds from World Traveler...perfect for Memorial Day or the 4th of July.  The brads are from those two lines too.   It's a little hard to see, but the dictionary paper is the 'freedom' page from an old dictionary.  I accented it with a bling circle.

Have a wonderful day...and a huge thank you to all those serving our country, past & present!

Crazy Little Thing Called Life...

Formal photos layout by Amanda Jones using World Traveler

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to let you know about one of my biggest scrapbooking phobias... the FORMAL photograph! OK, now you are convinced I'm crazy, I'll tell you 3 reasons why.

1. They're formal, and I don't usually scrap in a formal way.
2. See point 1.
3. See point 1.

I have this photograph:

It's not the best photo in the world, but it's one that is special to me as it was taken on the cruise to New York my parents went on for their 40th wedding anniversary. When I look at the picture with my scrappy head on, however, I draw a complete blank. It's not inspiring to me.

So here's my trick for formal photos. I strip it right back and create a formal page layout. Straight clean lines, grids and minimal embellishments. I take the thinking away. I put the photo on the page and then build a grid around it with simple blocks of patterned paper. Until I end up with sommething like this:

No... it's not ground breaking or earth shatteringly clever, but it allows me to scrap those meaningful moments that I want to preserve without getting hung up on 'creativity'. Sometimes just telling the story is enough.

Have a wonderful day!

Amanda's Blog

lists on the go... project by Yvonne

Don't you just love to have a little something special in your purse to keep your lists and important notes on? I just love to make something plain into something cute! I went to Staples and bought some plain note pads and had them cut the pads into three strips so they would be long and skinny. (perfect for grocery lists, wink)

I measured the width of the notebook and doubled the measurement and then added 1/4 of an inch. Then measured the length. So, say it is 2 1/2 by 8...you will need to cut a piece of paper to 5 1/4 x 8. Score at the 2 1/2 inch mark on one side and flip it to the other side and do the same. You will have a score two score lines and a 1/4 left in between the two score lines.

Adhere the back of the notebook to the inside back cover and fold around the notepad on the score lines.

Add a piece of decorative paper to the top of the notepad to cover up the not so cute part.

Then decorate the front as you wish. I added a little piece of scrap to the inside of the back of the notepad to make a pen holder, and there you have it, a cute little one of kind notepad.

I just love Teresa's World Traveler collection...it is so versatile. Love the elegance and classiness that it just screams!!!

I think they make a cute neighbor gift, hostess gift or even a teacher gift. Hope you enjoy!!!
TTFN

Yvonne's Blog

Amanda's favourites!

Hi everyone! Happy new year to you all :)

Last CHA saw the release of some AMAZING lines from Teresa and today, as we approach the next CHA, I wanted to share some of my favourite projects from the last few months. This is one of my favourites I created with Christmas Home...

Haunted Hallows...

And World Traveler...

Are you all starting to get excited about the next crop of beautiful designs we're sure to see soon? I know I am!

Amanda's Blog

Mini journal travel Album by Cheri with template..

This is a very compact and easy to carry around in your purse kind of journal that you can take with you and add your photo's once you get home. I LOVE THIS, I would USE it and shove it full of ephemera like napkins from a restaurant or receipts from souvenir shopping. I would add postcards to it as well!! I would carry it with me and jot down my journey and you can see how I would do that with this...

For the cover cut and score as shown. When finished your journal album will measure 3.5 by 6 inches. The spine is 1/4 inch wide but completely expandable!! And if you know me at all you know I love a FULLY packed album, lol!! Just a perfect size!

 Punch your holes VERY VERY LAST, and if you have one of Teresa's Top 10 favorites, the CropADile you can punch thru all the pages and cover AT ONCE - so slick!!

 You can see here how that bottom fold from the template created a pocket to store things until you can adhere them down while you are traveling.

This is a great place to later put your photos!

All of the interior pages are 6 by 3 1/4, the paper from the World Traveler line has rounded corners.

 I created these tag pages using some old manila folders and cut them to size. For the circle pieces I cut strips of the Black Glitter paper from the paper line into 1/2 inch strips and rounded the corners, folded them over the tops and then punched the holes for the ribbons to be tied to. I LOVE the texture it adds to it!!

Using the stamp set, I stamped the Fleur de lis in the center of both sides of each tag then randomly used the other stamps as well. I loved that there are day stamps as well, perfect for even weekend getaways!!

 Here's another great page for photo's to add to after your trip.

 Another pocket page, used from the elements paper, perfect for tickets!

I love this World Traveler paper line and all of the goodies to go with it! I have to say, it's one of the lines I just want to HOARD!! It is timeless in my opinion, I love all of the patterns and could easily pick them up years from now and still be just as in love them!!


Teresa recently did a great interview with Paper Crafters Corner - getting to know Teresa. In case you missed it, here are the links:
http://papercrafterscorner.com/blog/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-teresa-collins/

·         PaperCrafter’s Corner – http://www.papercrafterscorner.com

·         US Local Scrapbook Stores Map --- http://papercrafterscorner.com/scrapbook-stores/

·         Local Scrapbook Event Listings --  http://papercrafterscorner.com/events/

Cheri's blog

World Traveler, Window inspiration by Yvonne

I love old windows. I love the shabby chippy paint. I love being able to take something old and mix it with the decor in my house. I wanted something inspirational for a wall that is kind of between my kitchen and dining area. I found this window that fits perfectly in the spot and new right away that I had to use the World Traveler line. It is perfect for adding a neutral, elegant yet old world feel.

This piece has made me giddy, don't you just love it when something your creating has that effect? I am finding that I am using the World Traveler line for so much. I think I need to stockpile some of it, but don't tell my daughter, she is trying to make me purge, wink. Hope you find a little inspiration from my inspiration window. Till next time...

Supplies used-World Traveler Black Damask, Collage sides A&B, Filmstrip sides A&B. World Traveler Decorative Brads, World Traveler Trims, World Traveler Clear Stamps, World Traveler Project kit components. Teresa Collins Blingage. Other-Tim Holtz stamps from Stampers Anonymous, Archival Ink, Hampton Art stamps, Inkadinkado stamps, Pop dots from EK, Glossy Accents and adhesive.

Yvonne's Blog

This Holiday Season: Stacey Michaud

What are you creating this holiday season?  Are you working on a December Daily?  Making your own holiday cards?  Inventing Home Decor items?  I don't know about you, but sometimes I get overwhelmed with all the holiday hubbub!  I think a healthy break does wonders for the spirit so today I am sharing a non-holiday layout!  If it helps, it does feature the best gifts of all...my family!

To take the designing pressure off and just be creative, I was inspired by an image from Pinterest!

Image from snaptheconference.com

I was so drawn to this image...the monochromatic colors, the textures, the burlap.  I love the hints of color.  Lastly, the layered rectangles got me thinking.  So I made this layout:

I used the World Traveler collection here...gosh I adore that red grid paper!  This layout is easy to recreate...just use a variety of different sized rectangles and layer away!  The maps add enough of that monochromatic feel and I decided to get my color pop from the red!

To add texture, I added the tulle trim.  Finally, I like how Teresa's brads finish everything off and give a bit of shine!  I put my brads to work, serving as a flag marker and a tag holder!

This holiday season, don't be afraid to take a break and dive into another topic!  You might find it to be just the refresher you need!

Happy creating!

Happy 4 YOU tag by: Colette Nederhoff

I am really a fan of tea stained paper - and the "OLD" look it gives the project.  I wanted an antique look for this tag.  Here's what I used to make it:

Tea-stained tag:  7 gypsies

World Traveler papers: Red Brocade and Black Damask

World Traveler Trims and Decorative Brads

Cricut Expressions Machine

Teresa Collins Sophisticated cartridge

Blingage Stamp Set

Timeless Stamp Set

Blingage:  Jason's metal stars

Jute

Mocha Chalk Ink: Quick Quotes

Foam Pop Up dots:  Close to my Heart

2" scallop circle punch: Fiskars

To create this tag:  

First you want to cut your red shapes using the Cricut and the Sophisticated cartridge.  

The bottom red shape measure 4 1/4"  wide and 2 1/2" high.  The brocade red is slightly smaller to layer over the solid red one. Adhere them together and also add the brads to hold them together. Distress edges with Mocha ink. 

Next I stamped the border with the "Timeless" stamps along the bottom of my tea stained tag.  This large tag measures 6 1/2" tall.  The Red shapes can be added to the tag by popping with foam dots.

Punch a scallop circle and distress edges.  You can stamp any message on this circle.  I used the Blingage alphabet for stamping mine.

I also used a 2nd tea-stained tag to stamp "happy" and cut that out.  

Tie a piece of the World traveler lace trim above your red shapes.  I knotted to the right side and glued the Happy on top of my knot.  

Tie a Metal star on the tag with some Jute and it is ready to tie on a package!! 

Colette's Blog