MY CREATIVE SCRAPBOOK LAYOUTS FOR JULY

Hello, friends! I just wanted to take a minute to pop in here to share three layouts I created using the July Kit from My Creative Scrapbook! One of the things I love about this kit club is that you can just purchase a kit without subscribing...to get a feel of the kits before you decide to commit! The July kit features products from Simple Stories Sweet Summertime collection. It's the perfect kit to scrapbook those fun summer memories!

I love the pink grid patterned paper with all the fun embellishments! This layout is so pretty. The design is nice and clean with a little bit of journaling.

I had fun playing with the die cut animals! To make them fun, I added a few little eyeballs. I kept this layout nice and clean, focusing on the photos.

For this layout, I used this month's sketch for inspiration. I love using sketches to get me thinking outside of the box...I tend to just slap photos down and embellish around them. The sketches help me follow some form of design.

Sketches can be turned sideways, upside down etc to create different looks. Also, you can just take pieces of the sketch and let it inspire you for your project! Sketches are great for sparking ideas and they help get your mojo going.

Thank you so much for visiting today! Click here to check out the kits! Mention my name at checkout to receive a free gift!

Nicole

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL/SIMPLE STORIES

Good morning, friends!! Happy 4th of July to my American friends. Today, I'm excited to share my latest flipbook I created using Simple Storie's Simple Vintage Land of the Free collection. This collection is filled with patriotic elements to document your favorite memories. 

To begin, I covered the 4x6 Navy Flipbook using the star print patterned paper. I used a pencil to trace the paper around the cover of the album and then I cut it out and glued the patterned paper to the cover of the album. Next, I added the sheer ribbons and die cut. 

I LOVE the green pickup truck with all the festive images. I used this image a few times throughout the album! I popped the "remember" sticker up using foam strips and glued the stars below the title. For the bottom page, I cut the flower die cut in half to create a fun border. Next, I added the die cut sentiment and foam heart stickers. Tip: The foam stickers from the Sea and Sand collection works for this collection! 

I cut a few patterned papers to measure 4x6 for the page inserts and then added the die cuts and stickers. Usually, I follow a format when I create these fun flip books. The left-side of the album includes embellished/title pages and the photos go on the right-side. This helps me keep the album simple and easy to complete.

I cut two 3x4 journaling cards and folded it in half to create a flip page for the top page. This is a fun way to create interactive pages. Next, I embellish the inside of the flip with tags, die cuts and photos.

The embellishments are so fun and perfect! I used a lot of them throughout the album. I added a few foam strips to a few die cuts to make them pop up to add dimension to the pages. I used the decorative brad from the Sand & Sea Collection.

I used the die cut postal stamp die cuts and sticker tabs to fill in the white space at the bottom of the layout. Next, I placed the border sticker at the top of the page to frame the page, and make it more festive.

I created a flip-page by cutting a 3x4 card and folding it to shorten the length a bit and then I mounted it behind the 4x6 base to create the flip. Next, I added a few stickers and die cuts to fill in the white space.

What do you think about this collection? What is your favorite patterned paper? I love them all...but if I had to pick one, I'd say the star print paper is my favorite.

Here's another fun flip page I created at the top. I plan on tucking a 3x4 photo from this year's festivities in there!

Thank you so much for visiting and I hope I inspired you to make a flipbook of your own, using your favorite photos over the years.

Nicole

Products Used:

Simple Stories 4x6 Flipbook in Navy

Simple Vintage Land of the Free Collection Kit

Simple Vintage Land of the Free Cardstock Stickers Icons

Simple Vintage Land of the Free Cardstock Stickers Basics

Simple Vintage Land of the Free Bits & Pieces

Simple Vintage Land of the Free Page Pieces

Simple Vintage Sea and Sand Decorative Brads

Simple Vintage Sea and Sand Enamel Dots

Simple Vintage Sea and Sand Foam Stickers

SO MUCH TO SMILE ABOUT/MY CREATIVE SCRAPBOOK

Hello everyone! June was a blur...seriously, this month flew by. Today, I'm sharing this layout I created using My Creative Scrapbook's sketch for June. It's such a fun sketch and I love how this turned out.

Initially, I planned on creating a collage layout, but then I started moving the chipboard frames around the layout and came up with this design! I love the cluster of flowers and the stenciled background. Isn't this so pretty?

I love using sketches to help jumpstart my ideas! You can turn it sideways, flip It upside down or simply take a few things from it to use on your projects.

I love how the chipboard pieces tie this layout together. What do you think? You can see the full tutorial through my YouTube channel. Click here to see this month's kit. Mention my name for a free gift! Thank you so much for visiting today!