Making Layouts from Lemons

Last week I was house-bound with bronchitis (the lemons) and Paper Issues was hosting an on-line crop at the same time. What's a girl to do that's hopped up on steroids but not well enough to get out? You guessed it... I scrapbooked for days and 11 challenges later, I can honestly say I made the best use of my time. :)

This layout was created for Danielle's Free Cut File challenge.

The cut files, photo, and the Pebbles frames (DIY Jen Hadfield) were the inspiration for the layout. To add dimension to the frames I cut into the photos and had part of the photo overlap the frame. It's a simple technique that adds fabulous detail. I loved all the challenges and will be uploading a layout share in the next couple of days on my YouTube channel.

Thanksgiving in April :)

Although yesterday was Easter, I was happily scrapping Thanksgiving photos. These pics have been waiting for the perfect paper and my mojo to meet at the same time. (It's a complicated process! lol) Since I used my scrap supplies for the floral arrangement, I thought I would also use it for my layout. I ♥ burlap ribbon and to find it in orange -- be still my heart! I have several little kraft envelopes so I thought it would be fun to tuck a little list of blessings inside. I then used another to mat the cat photo.

No matter what the day, let's all take the time to thank God for our blessings, big and small! Thanks for stopping by -- I must go clean up my house after a fun-filled Spring Break. Have a wonderful day!