"Book Loving" Mini Album

So I've started yet another 6x8 mini book and I have to say, I'm sooooooo excited about how its coming together!! It's all about my love of books. They're right up there with paper crafting when it comes to my favorite things in the world. 

It all started with a bucket list of books I want to read. I love English literature so I've made a goal to read (or re-read) all of Jane Austen, the Bronte Sisters and Elizabeth Gaskell's works. Just documenting that kicked off 5 pages of this mini album alone!

I feel head over heels in love with this pattern from Paige Evan's Oh My Heart collection. It was too perfect to not use for the title page for this layout.

I die cut my title from white and pink cardstock. And the only embellishing I did was this puffy sticker from Brandi Kincaid for Feed Your Craft.

I created a list to track all of the books I plan to read using a true hodge podge of products. For the list, I wanted to mark those that I own so I know what I need to buy. And also I wanted a record of the ones that I've completed.

I used PinkFresh Studio puffy stickers for "the list" title and an old Papertrey Ink stamp for a bit of flourish below it.

The bottom edge is patterned paper from PinkFresh Studio + a die cut and puffy sticker from Brandi Kincaid for Feed Your Craft + a Studio Calico patch. I cut out the same books from elsewhere on the patterned paper and adhered them on top of the original using foam squares for a bit more dimension.

This is the page that started it all! I was originally going to make it a mini page about self-care but decided it was perfect for documenting this latest project of mine. I used a ton of PinkFresh Studio's Let Your Heart Decide collection for it.

I layered several sheets from the 6x6 paper pad and even used some packaging from the collection to write my journaling on.

Once I finished the previous page I realized I had more to say so I continued it on this page. You'll notice neither page has photos. Instead journaling and the list of books become the focal point for these mini pages.

I wanted to mix both modern and vintage design elements on this page. So I chose a more classic font and added some lace trim alongside the  more modern patterns and geometric books.

Then I started documenting a bit more about each book I've completed. The first was Villette by Charlotte Bronte. I happened up this book at my local Half Price and thought I'd give it a try having never read it before. It was so fun to immerse myself in a story I'd never heard before.

I used more PinkFresh Studio, combining patterned paper from A Case of the Blahs and Let Your Heart Decide. I also threw in some of the new Elle's Studio goodies since the blue matched the title of the book so perfectly! The label is from the March 2018 Monthly Kit and the puffy alpha stickers are cerulean. And the sentiment is from the Read stamp set.

The final page I'm sharing documents the second book I finished just a few weeks ago. I LOVED Wives & Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell. It's the first book of hers that I've read and it was so good.

I used lots of PinkFresh on this page and turned the bottom half into a pocket for my journaling. I decorated a left over extra large shipping tag, stamped at the top and journaled at the bottom.  Love the "long story" and "I like big books" sentiments on this page. This book is meaty at over 600 pages. It's one of the reasons I wanted to read it. I love a big hearty book!

And that's the start of this album! I have plans to include pages on what I'm currently reading, the local bookshops and places I go to buy new (and new to me) books, lists and of course more of this bucket list project.

Cheers & Besos,

"My Peeps" Scrapbook Layout

Do you ever have an idea for a page flash in your mind and then you have to create it? That's how I approached this 12x12 layout!

I've been having so much fun connecting with other paper crafters, either by text or on Facebook. I wanted to be sure to record that in my scrapbook because right now, it's really important to me. So with permission, I printed out phone screen shots of a text chain and a Facebook Group exchange.

I altered one of my go-to designs to create this page. Instead of bits and baubs sticking out behind the photo block, I had vellum and stamped bunnies peeking out with tuffs of Easter basket grass alongside.

I also sprinkled yellow, purple and teal mist to add more color to the white and gray background paper. It took some fussing to get the bunnies places just so. But it was worth it and I love them peeking out here and there. My only mis-step, not adding more bunny butts! (Read the photo for background)

I stamped my title using the Happy Moments Stamp Set and the Stanley Alphabet in both Solid & Outline. I wanted it to also be as colorful as can be. I also added a lil bunny tail to one of the Wood Veneer Bunnies for extra texture. It's my favorite detail!

My Peeps Supplies Used: March 2018 Monthly Kit, Family Fun 12x12 Paper Collection, Happy Moments Stamp Set, Vellum & Wood Veneer Bunnies, Stanley Alphabet Stamp-Solid, Stanley Alphabet Stamp-Outline

Want to see what else I created using the March 2018 kit and extras? Here's the link to take you to the main post: Elle's Studio March 2018 Release.

Cheers & Besos,

"One of a Kind" Gift Tag & Money Envelope

I love wrapping gifts and creating special gift tags, cards and envelopes.  And since my birthday gift for Olivia (bestie's lil girl) was rainbow themed, I thought it fitting to create a rainbow themed gift tag and money envelope as well.

I used lots of bits and pieces from the March 2018 Monthly Kit but also a few of the great acrylic, puffy, wood veneer and paper embellishments that are available this month!

Gift Tag & Money Envelope Supplies Used: March 2018 Monthly Kit, One of a Kind Wood Veneer, Little Acrylic Hearts, Puffy Star Stickers, Cerulean Blue Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Heart of Gold Chipboard Stickers, Family Fun 12x12 Paper Collection, Family Fun 6x6 Paper Stack

Want to see what else I created using the March 2018 kit and extras? Here's the link to take you to the main post: Elle's Studio March 2018 Release.

Cheers & Besos,

Elle's Studio March 2018 Release

It's March release time for Elle's Studio! And I have some mighty colorful project to share with y'all! Click on each photo to read more about the specific project. 

I created a layout, a gift tag and a money envelope using the March 2018 kit and extras. Let me tell you, they were so fun and easy to make! Bunnies and rainbows were a definite theme in this month's release. And I played with both on my projects.

My Peeps Supplies Used: March 2018 Monthly Kit, Family Fun 12x12 Paper Collection,  Happy Moments Stamp Set, Vellum & Wood Veneer Bunnies, Stanley Alphabet Stamp-Solid, Stanley Alphabet Stamp-Outline

Gift Tag & Money Envelope Supplies Used: March 2018 Monthly Kit, One of a Kind Wood Veneer, Little Acrylic Hearts, Puffy Star Stickers, Cerulean Blue Puffy Alphabet Stickers, Heart of Gold Chipboard Stickers, Family Fun 12x12 Paper Collection, Family Fun 6x6 Paper Stack

Don't forget, the kit is $9.99 today and $11.99 after midnight PST. If you're interested in subscribing, you can do that too! There's a few perks that go along with that, like a 24 hour bundling period and special sales, plus a guaranteed kit every month.

Cheers & Besos,

Planner 2018

So I know it's March 4 and all but I'm finally getting around to sharing my planner for 2018! I'm using a Felicity Jane Note to Self binder and their A5 vertical inserts and then decorating with heaps of stamps! I put together this video talking all of this through! I've also included as many links to the products I use as I could, here in this post. 

Supplies Used:

Planner Basics:
Felicity Jane Note to Self Planner, Felicity Jane A5 Vertical Planner Inserts, Small Agenda Notebook, Medium Monthly Planner, Zebra Mildliner Double-Sided Highlighters

Stamps:
Elle's Studio Dated Stamp, PinkFresh Studio Little Things Stamps, Me and My Big Ideas Everyday Stamps, The Stamp Market Plan It Stamp Set, Everyday Explores Co Plan It Out Stamp Set, Kelly Purkey for Hero Arts Goal Planner, Studio Calico Color Theory Ink Pads

Embellishments:
Felicity Jane Mini Fabric Bow Clip-Grey Velvet, Me and My Big Ideas Classic Color Story Sticker Book

Cheers & Besos,