Basic Grey and Metal Embellishments

Don't you just love it when a layout just comes together? When the vision in your head matches what actually is viewed on the layout? It is a great feeling, isn't it? This layout was one of those layouts. I picked the photo and the Basic Grey Skate Shoppe paper and the rest just seemed to flow. The strips of paper and circles draw the attention to the photo and accented it rather than distracted from it. Staples formed in a stitching pattern accents the top circle while snaps decorate the bottom circle. The metal embellishments just seem perfect for the Basic Grey Skate Shoppe collection. It just fits!

Crayons and Scrapbooking

The other day I was sitting at my house one day watching my children use sidewalk chalk on our driveway. I watched the colors they were using and the texture of the chalk against the rough driveway. It was at that moment I had one of those "Ahhh!!" lighbulb moments. (Don't you just LOVE those creative out of the blue moments?) That night I picked up a black piece of cardstock and some watercolor crayons and started to doodle. Just to see how it would look. I just fell in love with the look but wanted something more "polished". So I decided to use my Doodle Genie with my watercolor crayons. Viola!!! It was able to draw "polished" flowers that had a childlike quality about them.

So why not try using crayons on your next layout...you will be amazed at the results!

Truckload of fun...With Daisy D's.

I just love the new Daisy D's "Beacon Hill". The whole line offers a patterned paper for every type of scrapbooker. It truly is extremely versatile and the color is so vibrant. This layout "Truckload of Fun" uses Boston Damask, Beacon Hill Stripe and Boston Stripe.

I have been tagged!!!

Lisa from The School of Scrap has tagged me to play Scattagories using the first letter in our first name...so here goes!

Your Name: Kirstie

Famous Singer: Kurt Coban

4-letter word: K-I-S-S

Street: Kesington

Color: Khakhi

Gifts/Presents: Kittens

Vehicle: Kia

Things In Souvenir Shop: Keyrings

Boy Name: Ken

Girl Name: Kristina

Movie Title: Kiss the Girls (very suspenseful movie..YIKES!)

Drink: Kaluha

Occupation: Kite Maker

Flower: Kaffer Lilly

Celebrity: Katie Curric

Magazine: Kaleidoscope

US City: Kankakee, IL

Pro Sports Team: Kansas City Chiefs

Fruit: Kiwi

Reason For Being Late For Work: Keys!

Something You Throw Away: Kegs

Things You Shout: Karoke

Cartoon Character: Kathy

Basic Grey Fun!

I just love Basic Grey- Color Me Silly. This collection really lends itself well to layouts emphasizing little boys playing and having fun. Color Me Silly is so colorful and funky. Have you played with Basic Grey today?

This layout was inspired by using the extraordinary sketches from Ingrid Lingman. All her sketches can be found at
The School of Scrap.

Bringing Texture into a Layout

I just love adding unexpected elements to my scrapbook layouts. There is something about looking at a page and thinking "Why didn't I think of that?". I obtained some screen material (yes, the same stuff used on windows and doors)and was dying to try to use on a layout. After some trial and error, I came up with a reasonable solution with outstanding results. This material not only makes this layout feel "grungy" and "funky"; but it also adds some depth and character. Why not try to use screen material on one of your layouts?