Thursday, January 28, 2010

Back in the Scrappin' Saddle

Warning - No Punch Art this post.

I want to get back to my scrapbooking ways because
1) I think telling my "stories" is important
2) I have a gazillion photos in boxes and on the computer
3) I enjoy it


But I usually have to do a few layouts before I get my groove back.  This was my first page back and I like it but I don't love it.  That is OK because if I had to LOVE every page - well, that would be too much pressure and I'd stop enjoying the whole process.  And I like it In Real Life much better than I like this picture of it - I guess I need to work on taking photos of layouts.

I joined an online group that has monthly challenges and this was for the Recipe Challenge for January.  BRRRR - which meant it had to have
B - Blue
R - Rounded corners
R - Rhinestones
R - Rub-ons
R - Rick Rack

And it had to have lots of white space  (Empty area, not necessarily white)

I am so not a rhinestone girl.  And I had no rick rack in the colors I wanted to use - so I made some from paper and the scallop border PUNCH (of course).  My rub-ons match the One of a Kind stamp set but they are retired (Urban West).  Buttons and Rhinestones from my stash.

I love this photo of college girl but it has no specific story associated with it so I thought it would be good for a layout without journaling.

And after using the rhinestones I decided I like them and will use them more in the future - and that is the purpose of challenges - to stretch yourself and grow a little in your craft.

Check out this Challenge Group if you are a scrapbooker and interested in playing along.
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6 comments:

  1. CORSAI57January 28, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Beautiful girl and layout thank you for sharing.

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  2. VeronicaJanuary 28, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    I like your layout, too. And that was a good challenge. Thanks for the link.

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  3. GabyJanuary 28, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Hi Ellen,

    I really like your layout. What I love about those "empty" pages, is that you actually really focus on the picture.

    Maybe you get me started again, too. I have lots of pictures from hubbies last trip to New Zealand.

    Keep posting, so I'll get some great inspiration. *wink*

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  4. CarrieNixonJanuary 28, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    "College Girl" is gorgeous!

    I have NEVER followed a sketch... not on a card, or a scrapbook page. I think that is my problem... I'd do a lot more if I had something to follow... I do much better as a copy cat. :)

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  5. Carolyn SharkasJanuary 28, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    This is a great picture of college girl, lol. And I love the layout. I signed up at the site, and on the BOM group so I could get started on that. I think the challenges will work.

    Hugs,

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  6. Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-mentJanuary 30, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful DD.. all grown up! Love your page and challenge interpretation Ellen!

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