Last week Katie posted a creative prompt titled "I Am..."

I really had no idea how to finish that sentence because I feel like I am so many things at this point in my life. I decided to design a hybrid layout that allowed plenty of journaling space to detail my life as it is right this moment.

I LOVE this digital kit (Tutti Frutti) by Emily Powers and Paislee Press. Isn't it so cute!?! The colors and patterns are wonderful and the embellishments can be used in so many ways. After I designed the layout I printed it on our Epson R1900 for a gorgeous print, then mounted it to orange cardstock then a piece of 12x12 blue cardstock. Using my new scallop shears (that I absolutely love) I cut around the blue cardstock to get a clean, scalloped edge. I added ribbon, bling, and KI softies, button findings and felt embellishments to add a little dimension to the page.

I created this 10x10 layout to use on a hybrid scrapbook page. After printing, I plan to mount it on patterned paper or cardstock and add a few embellishments to create texture and depth.

Stay tuned. Tomorrow I'll post the finished page and supply list.

Happy Monday!

Katie

Hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July!
Create something. Inspire everyone.
GinaMarie

supplies:
Adhesives (Tombow, U-GLU) • Board Book (Cloud 9 Designs) • Brads (Bazzill, American Crafts) • Epoxy sticker, flower, journaling spot, patterned paper, ribbon, sanding block, tag (Making Memories) • Felt letters (American Crafts) • Heart (KI Memories) • Ink (Clearsnap, Tsukineko) • Linen pocket (Li'l Davis Designs) • Pen (EK Success) • Stitching stamp (Autumn Leaves)

I will admit that when digital scrapbooking became an option, I was less than impressed with the digital projects out there. I thought that there was no way to get a layout that compared to the look and feel of paper scrapping.

And then I found several designers whose work I fell in love with and who never disappointment me with their selection of digital products. Once I started getting into a groove, digital scrapbooking became fun and a much faster way to get my photos and layouts in albums with less mess. I guess I should mention it makes my piggy bank happy too :)
 
I still love getting out all my supplies and painting, ripping paper and creating layouts with real texture (I still do this often), but hybrid scrapping is splitting equal time with paper scrapping these days.
 
I took some pictures last weekend and created a layout with one of the photos. I used Little Dreamer Designs Summer Time digital kit to create a 10"x10" layout. After designing the layout on the computer, I printed it using our Epson R1900 Photo printer and mounted it to a blue piece of cardstock that coordinated with the layout.



Here are the areas that I added embellishments:
• The rays of the sun are ribbon.
• I added buttons to frame the smaller photo.
• There is bling on the small flowers and on the large flower.
• I added stickers letters on the big flower to spell out the name of the little boy.
• There is a brad in the corner of the large photo.
• Dimensional glue outlines the waves on the bottom of the layout.
• A felt button is glued in the center of the small yellow flower.
 
I got the best of both scrapping worlds with this layout: I got to play with my supplies to add dimension, while getting to play with some really cool digital embellishments and paper.
 
I love having the option of hybrid scrapping when there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day! Have you tried hybrid scrapping?
 
Happy Friday!!
christy

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—Katie

If you're not familiar with all the technicalities of photography you might find it challenging to get professional looking photos. I remember my Photography 101 class in college. My instructor wasn't afraid to tell me that I needed to work on my photography skills. Over the years and after much practice and many tips from the experts, I have come to love photography. When I get the time, I love to go out and photograph the world around me.

Digital Photo Academy has some wonderful tips (and visuals) for taking taking portraits of children, pets, and family at home. Click here to check it out.

Here are my pictures from the weekend. The picture of the little boy was taken by my soon-to-be sister-in-law.







Creative Prompt: Take an hour or more and spend some time with your camera. Take photos of the little details you see around you that you sometimes overlook. Scrap a layout or mini-album about your world at present.

note: you don't have to have an expensive, professional camera to take great photos. I use a Sony Cyber-shot, point and shoot camera for all of my pictures and get great results.

christy