September Paper Issues Sketch...

Hello! Today there is a new sketch up on the Paper Issues blog! This month's sketch is inspired by Lisa Dickinson for Elle's Studio.

I love the simplicity of this sketch - you can keep the sketch super simple in order to focus on your photo or you can take creative liberties and really get fancy since the sketch leaves you a lot of space to create! 

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My take uses the Summer Vibes collection from Simple Stories. I love this sweet photo pf my sister with her pooch, Ginger! <3

 

I added in a bit of everything from this line: chipboard frames, die cuts, stickers, enamel dots, bradz...the kitchen sink!

I also dug out those eggshell blue Thickers from my stash - which are discontinued - my sister should feel honored! 

 

Thank you for stopping by to take a look! Be sure to check out how the rest of the DT used this sketch here! 

 

Awesome...

I was hoarding this photo of Anson waiting for the So Rad collection from Simple Stories to hit the Paper Issues shop! I KNEW that the So Rad line was made for this picture alone! LOL

For this layout I used pieces from the chipboard frames, chipboard shapes, the brads and the die cut pack from the So Rad collection.

I also used the Currently set from Color Cast Designs! That "Right Now," sentiment is probably my favorite thing every! I think I have used it on layouts in smoke grey and gold too! LOL

I also incorporated one of the cards from the Rise & Sine FREE Paper Issues Cut File. 

I'm telling you...this paper line; MADE FOR this photo! 

Thank you so much for taking a look today!

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...and the code "BECKY" for 20% off your entire order from Paper Issues.

Printable Perfection...

Hello! I'm over on the Paper Issues blog today showing off the FREE Paper Issues Printables! For the month of August the 80's were speaking to us with this fun pop culture inspired printable that you can download HERE! 

 

This month I used the "List all the Things," printable for this photo of my niece decorating cupcakes. She is so dang proud of her masterpiece! I just love this little face. I also used the April Swag Bag here + the "on the menu," wood embellishment and some enamel heart stickers from my stash!  

 

Check out the Paper Issues blog for all the details!

Red, White & Blue

Have you checked out the awesome Paper Issues challenges this month for a chance to win a $10 gift card to that Paper Issues shop? Be sure to check out all the details on the Paper Issues {Friends & Fans} Facebook page! 

I played along with the Paper Issues sketch for this month inspired by Nicole Samuels. I LOVE her layout! 

I used the Color Cast Designs Stars, No Stripes and 4th of July sets for this layout as the only embellishments. I love how this layout came together - it's a current favorite!

I also used the Bella Blvd Color Chaos Clear Cut Transparencies for the dots at the bottom of the layout.

Keeping the circle theme in play with the embellishments, the photos and the transparencies really made me happy!

Thank you so much for taking a look today!

Remember to use the code "becky" for 10% off your order from Color Cast Designs...

...and the code "BECKY" for 20% off your entire order from Paper Issues.

New Issue Monday: Pocket-Book

It's New Issue Monday over on the Paper Issues blog with "Pocket-Book" and I created this fun summer themed layout using the AMAZING July Swag Bag (still available in the shop)! This is one of my favorite Swag Bags OF. ALL. TIME.

I used the new Where's The Pool PaperPOPs sold by and made exclusively for Paper Issues by Parker on the Porch. I also broke out my Lora Bailora flamingo washi - swoon!

So what is Pocket-Book all about? Here are a few ideas to get you started (use one or use them all). Feel free to use any product you'd like.

Share your pocket pages, planners and altered books.

Show us projects that have pockets on them, whether they're for hidden journaling or a design element — glassine bags, bitty bags, envelopes, etc.

Tell us about the books you like to read. Do you belong to a book club?

Do you have a favorite pocketbook? What do you keep in it? 

Add a clothing pocket to your project.

Download August's free printable, The Beach is Calling, from the Paper Issues store and use one or more of the cards on your project. 

***Please review the New Issue Monday Link and Win FAQ post for information on what you need to do to be eligible for the prize.***

Be sure to link up by August 30th for a chance to win a $20 Paper Issues gift card!!

 

Falling for Twofer Tuesday

Hello and Happy TwoFer Tuesday! I am up on the Paper Issues blog today with a two-page layout featuring the new Pebbles Harvest Collection! I scrapped some of my favorite photos from Thanksgiving 2013 (yes, I'm behind) on this two-pager! Be sure to check out all the details!

 

Pick up any (or all) of the new fall collections in the shop inclining Pebbles Harvest, Imaginisce Give Thanks and Carta Bella Fall Blessings! Use the code BECKY for 20% off your entire order + free domestic shipping on orders of $60 or more after all discounts applied!

Scrap Lift Sunday Roundup!

Hello! Today on the Paper Issues blog we are sharing some of the Scrap Lift Sunday layouts from members of the Paper Issues {Friends & Fans} Facebook group and I thought it would be a good time to share the Scrap Lift Sunday layouts that I've done over the last few weeks!

Original layout by Tarrah McLean:

Here is my lift using the Simple Stories Take a Hike line plus embellishments from A Flair for Buttons and Color Cast Designs. This is a 9x12 layout that will be included in the 9x12 album I am doing of our family trip to Yosemite in 2012.

Original layout by Danielle de Konink: 

My take on Danielle's layout using Simple Stories Summer Vibes -- I loved this line! I went a different direction with this summer themed line by scrapbooking my mom with her horse, Wyatt. It just goes to show you that themed lines can be used more broadly from time to time!

Original layout by Many Kay Starner: 

Another lift using Simple Stories Summer Vibes -- here I scrapbooked some one of my photos that I took for the Summer Photo Scavenger hunt, #iSpyWithPI, sponsored by Paper Issues! These photos of Connor eating frozen yogurt were my entry for #icecream! What?! frozen yogurt counts! I love love love how Mandy used the chipboard frames in her layout and I knew I needed somma dat in my life!

Thank you for stopping by to take a look!