Making Layouts from Scraps

I made these layouts weeks ago while everybody was sound asleep and I was running out of creative juices creating for a client. You probably will agree with me that we are most creative at the wee hours of the night. 

This is made of scraps (except for the base paper). My friend, April sent me these papers including the stickers. I love how I was able to "weave" everything together - different papers from different manufacturers, the combination of two spray mists - espresso and coffee and the sticker owl on top.

This is literally scraps because most are made from the scrapbook kit's packaging cover! I don't throw the cover especially if it's from Echo Park, there's just so much you could still cut and use. 

That's all for now. Christmas layouts will be out on the blog soon!

Dad's Cheerleader

Erin's school celebrates Father's Day every January of the year. This year Dad and Erin's team (the Red Team) happens to be the over all winner! Congrats to both of you. You did great both in cheerdancing and playing the games!

Not So Girly

I must admit girly layouts are always a challenge for me especially if the papers are like these. Although, I love the colors of this layout, I know there are still things I could've added. Perhaps, more flowers and more layers of papers? Anyway, this will do for now. I'm just to be sharing more creations lately.

Love this picture of Erin, her dimples and curls are showing. We're missing her curls though because she had her haircut last April (for the very first time!).

Thanks for being here!

The Big Picture

When I started scrapbooking years ago, I've always loved using "big" pictures. I've tried using 8"x12", 8"x11", 8"x10", 9"x12", 6"x8" and usually 5"x7"! I love big pictures because they focus more on the moments and my kids' faces which I really love to look at and be immortalized! 

I recently looked at Ethan's previous scrapbooks and realized how much I really want the big pictures rather than using the small ones. So, ok, for now, I'll be using my usual 5R photos. Maybe not for all of my layouts but most.

Here are some of my new creations:

Both layouts are made from really old and "retired" papers, to some "recent" ones. The first layout used Echo Park, Jillibean Soup papers, a Chatterbox journaling tag, a Fancy Pants felt embellishment, some Echo Park and Simple Stories stickers and more.

For the 2nd layout, I used some Sassfras Lass (remember this collection?), Echo Park, and Scenic Route papers. The journaling block is a PL card from Becky Higgins. 

Thanks for dropping by today! 

It's Good To Be Back!

Hello?! Anybody here? I never thought I could actually access my blog again. Now I know how it feels to be locked out from your own "home" not just for hours but for years. My last post was December 2012! It's good to be "home" again.

I don't know if people still read blogs nowadays. Who else does? Me?! Perhaps, just me now ...

Anyway, I'm sharing some of the layouts I've made recently. Yup, I still scrapbook!

This layout is based on a sketch by Valerie Salmon. I used some old Echo Park papers here.

I enjoyed making this one because I get to use my kids' markers and pencil colors!

The 4x6 yellow card is a Project Life card. The base patterned paper is from Urban Lily! That was really old!

I don't always get to scrapbook so just to release my creative energy, sometimes I make projects like this. This is Erin's medical record book. I got extra 2x2 photos from her school application and some paper scraps too so I made use of them.

The purple stripped paper is actually a lootbag from Erin's party. The Doc McStuffins' "balloons" are cupcake toppers. I just thought I needed to use all of them in her birthday layout. 

So there goes my first post after 3 1/2 years. I really hope to be sharing more of my creations as well as our journey as a family. 

Thanks for dropping by!

Christmas Layouts

Finally I have something to share again! I've made these Christmas layouts weeks ago but couldn't take a picture of them because our camera broke down again : ( It's a good thing that my friend, Iris is generous enough to lend me her SLR!

 Echo Park Holly Jolly

 

 Echo Park Everybody Loves Christmas

 Echo Park Everybody Loves Christmas and Crate Snow Day Collection

Did you notice that the papers I've used are from old collections? I know most of us still have old Christmas papers that we haven't used for while. Don't be afraid to mix and match them with the new ones or with other collections as well.

Enjoy your Christmas!

Papers are available at Lasting Impression

Teresa Collins' Celebrate

I've had these papers from Teresa Collins for quite awhile. I tried finishing this layout for months until I've totally forgotten about it. The project was shelved for more than a year and finally got done a week ago.

Here's Ethan celebrating his 4th birthday. A few days from now, he's turning 8! I will be emotional again as I realize more and more each day that our children will only be babies for awhile.

Supplies used: patterned paper - Teresa Collins' Celebrate (Cupcakes, Tags and Pendants), October Afternoon (monster); spray mist - Tattered Angels, chipboard - Chatterbox and Bella Blvd, Vintage spool - Pink Pasilee, buttons - Fancy Pants; others - pen, ribbons and twine

Everyday Happiness

Our life isn't perfect and this layout is a proof of that. These are random photos taken during the first half of the year, mostly taken when we didn't have any househelp. 

- Ethan homeschooling on the bed while I put Erin to sleep
- Our pile of laundry and was waiting for me : )
- Playing at the elevator's mirror
- Simple pleasures like cooking fried oreos and topping it with ice cream and cornflakes for our merienda (snack)
- Doing artwork
- "Harutan" with daddy
- Waking up early in the morning and being greeted by a beautiful view at the balcony

We love our life even though it is never perfect!

Too late when I realized that the word, "Saturday" dropped while I was taking a photo of my layout.

Polaroids don't always have to be used as a photo frame. You can top it with any embellishments!

This is my 6th layout from the Echo Park Sweet Day kit : ) Tips in making this layout: Use the "days of the week" from the Journaling Cards paper for "A Week In the Life" page or any "Everday Life" page. For this layout, I gathered random photos taken during the first half of the year. I just inserted the days of the week on each photo, but honestly I didn't even check whether it happened on that particular day : )

Echo Park Sweet Day

Last September 29, 2012, I conducted my 2nd class for this year at Lasting Impression. 

Thanks to those who attended the class!

Nothing went to waste as all of the kit's content has been used up for the class! Check out how we used the cover sheet, the twine's scraps, the bottom strips of each paper and even the plastic container of the kit!

We also used 4 different base for the layouts for a different look each page.

 Almost One
For the first layout, I used a busy patterned paper as the base. To separate the base from the photo, I used a big photo mat. I also used a photo which doesn't have a busy background.
(Note: Buttons used in this layout are not part of the kit.)

Here's My Number ...

 The two small strips on each side are from the bottom strips of the patterned paper.
(Note: Buttons and letters used in this layout are not part of the kit.)

 "Four"

 Can you see the cover sheet? I used it as base for the photos.

 (Note: Mini buttons used in this layout are not part of the kit.)

 

 Some of the flowers here were cut from the cover sheet.

 

 Recreate this butterfly on your layouts, as an alternative to buttons, you can use small brads or blings instead.

 Sweet Kuya Ethan
One of my all time favorite base is black cardstock. Black can make papers and photos pop!

 I wrapped the buttons using the kit's plastic container!

 (Note: The Fancy Pants buttons are part of the kit)

 The "sprinkles" are from the small pieces of twine. 

As an alternative to these buttons, you can also use mini brads or blings.

 ( Note: the mini buttons are not part of the kit)

 Ark Avilon Zoo

 (Note: the letters used in this layout are not part of the kit)

 cute bee brad from Karen Foster (still available at the store; other shapes are also available)
(Note: Karen Foster brads are part of the kit)

Thanks for looking at my layouts! Happy weekend!

Echo Park Hello Summer

Sharing some layouts I created for Lasting Impression months ago. I used Echo Park Hello Summer Collection. To date, I created 4 layouts but the kit is still full of papers for more layouts! I really wish I could sit and scrap more often.

Thanks for dropping by today! Hope you're inspired to scrap! 

Happy scrappin'!

GOOD NEWS!!!

Echo Park have just announced their kit price cut! And as a token of appreciation, we are extending their discount to you, our local class-goers. "Sweet Day Class" by Pia Lopez on September 29, 2012 is now reduced to a discounted price of P 900! What's more, bring a friend and get one FREE online class!

Sign up now!!! PM me at pia_zobel_lopez@yahoo.com or text/call me at 0917 8052177.

Thanks and I'll see you on Saturday!!!

Echo Park Sweet Day Class Sneak Peek (Part 1)

Hi there everyone! I'm sharing with you the details and sneak peek of my upcoming class. I'd like to thank those who have already signed up/confirmed.

What: Echo Park Sweet Day Class
When: September 29, 2012 (Saturday), 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Lasting Impression Store, 216-D V. Ibanez Street, San Juan, Metro Manila
Class Fee: P 1,200 (Fee doesn't include meals. For lunch and snacks, you can order through delivery. Kindly arrange for your own meals.)
Class Kit includes: Sweet Day Collection (12 pcs. of patterned paper, 1 sheet of letter stickers, 1 sheet of Element stickers); 4 pcs. of cardstock; a mix of embellishments from Fancy Pants (buttons and pins), Karen Foster and some baker's twine.

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

Our goal for this class is to create and finish 5 layouts within the day. My hope is for you to create with ease and in a more relaxed manner thus, we are starting earlier than the usual. The class is not technique driven and can be done by beginner and advanced scrapbookers. If we are lucky enough to finish the 5 layouts, then, we can proceed with some bonus layouts! The kit contains papers and stickers that are good for more than 5 layouts! 

For the additional/bonus layouts (if we finish early), I would ask you to bring extra cardstock, photos and other embellishments that you may want to add on your layouts. 

If you've been following my blog/works, you can probably tell how I love bright and colorful layouts. Those are what we will be creating! My style would be evident throughout all of the layouts! It'll be a fun and sweet day, I assure you! : )

 We love twine, don't we? So, in this class, we will be using baker's twine in different ways ...

 

Buttons are staples in my layouts so we would be using them as well.

 In this class, we will be creating layouts using photos that we seldom use. How about square photos (3"x3" or 4"x4", etc.), 5"x7" or even larger, or your photo booth photos? I'm sure we all want to try something different once in awhile : ) If you can't bring square photos, wallet sizes would be an alternative.

To cut on the cost of the class kit, I would be asking the participants to bring additional materials/embellishments. Don't worry though, the additional embellishments are basically what you have already such as buttons, brads and twine. Even though, they'll be provided, it'll be nice to add more : ) In any case that you don't have those, Lasting Impression are selling those embellishments in reasonable and sometimes sale prices : )

There will be lots of cutting so please bring your sharp scissors.

Themes for each layout is not limited to feminine themes. What I love about the Sweet Day Collection is that it's versatile enough to be used for male/boys despite it having soft and subdued colors. So please be ready with your photos that would match the papers. Sizes and quantities to follow on my next post and sneak peek.

To sign up/ reserve a slot for my class, please email me at pia_zobel_lopez@yahoo.com or text/call me at 0917-8052177.

Thanks! Hoping to see you on my class!