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5 Designer Tips with Jennifer

It's Jennifer Larson, sharing some tips for designing your pages and adding special finishing touches.

Last year my son was asked to sing a solo as one of the Wise men in our church's Christmas pageant. I made this page using the photos I had taken of the occasion:

 

Merry Little Christmas patterned paper: Wassail, Holly Bough, Baubles; embellishments: Button Set, Little Labels, Ephemera Pack, Large Decorative Tags, Ticket Roll, Sticker Fundamentals, Red Large Alpha Stickers

 

Hint #1: Group smaller photos together. 

 

I had taken most of the photos on my iPhone; all were taken indoors during the winter. These photos typically do not look so great, so I print them small and group them together for greater impact, despite their poor color and resolution.

 

Hint #2: Lay strips of patterned paper as a base for the page.

 

I love patterned paper and especially love to put a lot on the page. To keep the papers from competing with each other, I lay thin strips on the page to create visual interest without making too bug of a visual mess. Note: I usually lay the strips horizontally, but to switch it up a bit, I lay them vertically and designed the page around that axis.

 

Hint #3: Punch out patterned paper and use negative space as stitching templates. 

 

I loved the Baubles paper, so I used my 5/8" circle punch to remove the decorative circles to add to the page. I them took the scraps and punched a 7/8" circle and used the negative space to trace around the baubles, punch holes, and stitch. I love the texture that was added.

 

Hint #4: Use dimensional adhesive to raise flat page elements. 

 

I love to layer elements on a page. I typically center them around the title or the focal point photo. To add dimension, I use dimensional stickers to raise some elements (ephemera or stickers) and overlap other elements. Before doing so, I use my embossing buddy to remove the stickiness from the back of the stickers.

 

Hint #5: Cut journaling into strips and ink the edges.

 

I like my pages to look like they are in motion, and when I cut the journaling into strips, I can better achieve a natural flow/ movement to the page. When I journal, I space it at 1.5 when I am using TImes New Roman, 12 point font (and let's be honest--that's always for me!). I then trim it and ink the edges on a stamping pad, then finally adhering them to the page. I usually do not line up the strips; I like the staggered look.

And that's my page, along with many of the design decisions I made along the way. I hope this gives you ideas that you can try!

-Jennifer

5 Designer Tips with Jenny

Hello Fancy Pants Designs friends! Have you started on your Christmas cards yet?? It's that time to start getting your cards put together, and I am here today to share some tips with you to help make the process a bit easier.

Tip #1: Don't overwhelm yourself. Making your own Christmas cards can seem a bit overwhelming, especially if you have to make a lot! Know your limits, and don't try and do too much. If you only have to make a few, say 10 or so, then it may be fun to add lots of little details and elements to your cards. But, someone like me, who will end up making roughly 45 cards, doesn't really want to take on that much! So again, know your limits and stick to them!

 

Tip #2: Be organized. 

Get all of your prep work out of the way. Get everything pre-cut, punched, load up on the adhesive, get all of your card bases ready, etc. Being organized is going to make the whole process run smoother. 

 

Tip #3: Create your card on a separate piece of cardstock/paper.

When making my Christmas cards (or any card for that matter), I always design and create it on a separate piece of cardstock or paper. After it is completely done, I then adhere it to my card base. For me, it makes the process so much easier. Also, it is a great way of hiding your stitching, brads, etc from showing on the inside of the card. 

 

Tip #4: Use tape to clean up your stitching.

I tape down every, single thread on the backside of my cardstock. It is SO much easier than trying to tie off your stitch. And, it lays down much smoother, so you don't have any bumps from underneath. (This is great for layouts, too! I tape down my thread and brads, and they slide into my page protectors perfectly!)

 

Tip #5: Make your cards flat.

This seems a little odd, especially for me who likes to add foam adhesive to every project I do, but it will save your pocketbook when you go to mail them! Adding foam adhesive and buttons could cause your cards to not go through the post office's 1/4" slot they use to measure the envelopes. In general, if you add dimension, you have to pay more to mail your cards. So, I always try and go with a flat design so I don't have to pay extra! (This is not guaranteed, but is definitely something to keep in mind. And, if you don't mind paying the extra or are handing out your cards, then add those buttons!)

 

Here is one of my finished cards, following the above tips. I love the ticket roll that came with the Merry Little Christmas collection, and decided to use one on each card as the sentiment.

Merry Little Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad / Merry Little Christmas Ticket Roll / Merry Little Christmas Caroling Paper / Merry Little Christmas Holly Bough

 

I used almost every paper from the 6x6 pad and cut strips for the trees. This was such a simple design, but I love how it uses so many of the different patterns and prints from this collection! I also like to make each card just a bit different, also alternating between the white and kraft card bases, just because I like it! :)

Here are a few of my cards together. I love how they turned out, and can't wait to get them mailed off! I hope that these tips were helpful in your Christmas card-making adventures! 

Thanks so much for stopping by the Fancy Pants Designs blog today!

-Jenny

5 Designer Tips with Jess

It's Project life day here at Fancy Pants Designs but this is what I call Project Life for the non-Project Lifer.  Even if you don't want to commit to this style of scrapbooking it's fun to take the elements of this type of design and apply it to our pages.  So while I am not ready to fully take the plunge I do like to dabble!

Collecting Moments Paper Tick Tock / Collecting Moments Paper Golden Road / Collecting Moments Paper Jackpot / Collecting Moments Paper Domino / Collecting Moments Sticker Fundamentals /Collecting Moments Tape Stickers / Collecting Moments Label Stickers / Collecting Moments Navy Alpha Stickers / Collecting Moments 6x6 Paper Pad / Collecting Moments 4x6 Brag Pad / Collecting Moments Patterned Envelopes / Collecting Moments Large Decorative Tags / Collecting Moments Flair / Collecting Moments Ephemera Pack / Collecting Moments Button Set / Collecting Moments Ticket Roll

As you can see I used the familiar layout of Project Life: rectangles of 3x4 and 4x6.

Here are my tips for modifying the Project Life style to fit a regular layout:

 

1. Don't worry about the page protectors.  If you know you won't need a ton of them don't buy them!  You could sew your own pockets from 12x12 protectors or just do what I've done and leave a small border of white background around your rectangles.  

 

2. Furthermore, you don't need "official" PL products!  Everything I used here is from Fancy Pants Designs' regular Collecting Moments line.  In fact, it makes choosing products ultra simple.  

3. Repeat motifs or embellishments to tie your page together.  Clearly using one collection means that the colors and patterns will coordinate but I also repeated patterns and colors and strategically arranged them for balance.  I also repeated elements like the pie chart circle.

4. Use quotes, ephemera, or other creative elements to fill in the spaces where you don't have pictures.  Some of my rectangles have fun pieces of the Collecting Moments ephemera pack or stickers.  I even used a small coordinating envelope to hide more journaling.

 

5. Project Life usually has a lot of journaling.  I used my spread as a traditional one-event spread so I didn't have too much to say about each photo.  But I made sure to include an area with journaling strips and another rectangle with die cuts to date the page.  

If you've looked at PL in the past and though it looked great but wasn't for you this is a great way to dip your toe in.  It's really pretty simple to grab your favorite products and draw from the PL style to make something that will seamlessly blend with the rest of your album. 

- Jess

5 Designer Tips with Angie

Hello Angie here to share with you some designer tips on how to create a mixed media canvas.  These are five tips I usually do to create my mixed media art. 

Before we go into the tips here is my mixed media piece.  I created this piece using the brand new Collecting Moments line.

Collecting Moments Homework Paper / Collecting Moments Potpourri Paper / Collecting Moments Golden Road Paper / Collecting Moments Bingo Night Paper / Collecting Moments Rosewood Paper /Collecting Moments Jackpot Paper / Collecting Moments Domino Paper / Collecting Moments Sticker Fundamentals / Collecting Moments Large Decorative Tag / Collecting Moments Flair / Collecting Moments Button Set / Collecting Moments Clothespin

Now onto the tips:

 

1. Background Papers: I always go for a paper (or papers) that are great for backgrounds.  They are can be a more muted color or have a soft feel to them. To place this paper on the canvas I use Mod Podge.

2. Gesso: Next I tone down the paper with some gesso.  You can use as little or as much as you want.  Gesso is great because you can make your background paper as see through as much as you want.  I wanted to see the design a little so I didn't add a lot of Gesso.

3. Mist & Paint: After that dries I like to add my mist and paint.  I usually add them by either spraying or using a paint brush.  I then go around the outside of the canvas with a paint dauber. 

4. Design: I then place my design on the canvas.  For this process I look around for inspiration (pinterest, galleries, stores like Pottery Barn, Land of Nod, ect).

5. Details: Last is those little details that just make the canvas pop.  For this one I used a flair, buttons, chipboard pieces, and stickers.  I also used a pen to doodle around the canvas. 

I hope I have inspired you to create your own canvas.  If you do please link it up in the comments below.

- Angie

5 Designers Tips with Alexes

Hi there Fancy Pants followers!!! It's Alexes Marie Brown here and I'm really excited to share with you 5 tips that will make Project Life easier for you! I'm basically going to take you through a run down of my project life workflow!

     1. KEEP AN ON GOING LIST 

So I've found that the hardest thing with project life, for me,  is remembering all those little details and memories from the previous week. Before I started an on going list, I used to sit down to scrap and try and remember the things we did that week or month... and to be honest, I forgot a lot  of things. It makes me sad that I missed out on all these fun little memories! So I finally decided to find a system that worked for me,  and I about to show you two different ways of doing it.

(P.S. Most of these Apps are for iphone, but there should be some sort of equivalent out there for androids)

The first way is using the Notes App on my iPhone. I would write out the dates and then underneith each day I would jot down a memory, or an event we went to. (p.s. you could totally do with with a regular note pad and pen) But this didn't end up working as well for me as this next app did.

Take a look at this little baby! It's called Day One, you do have to pay a little for it but I promise it will be money well spent! I LOVE this app! It  has made Project Life and scrapbooking in general sooooo much easier for me!

Here's how it works, you open the app and then have the option to add a photo, or add text. Say you want to jot down a little memory from the day, click the text button and type it in. This app will automatically add the time, temperature, location and all sorts of other details, so you don't have to! Wanna add a picture?? Easy! Just click the picture icon, take your picture, add a little caption and again the app will add all the other additional information for you! Another cool feature to this app is that you can tag posts/pictures, this makes it easier to look at all the posts/pictures with a particular tag such as, Christmas, summer, vacations, etc. I highly recommend this app to anyone and everyone! It's especially useful for those who are always on the go!

     2. IN PHONE EDITING

Another tip is to edit your pictures on your phone. 100% of my project life pictures are from my iphone, I used to take pictures with my dslr but then I would have to import them to Lightroom, edit them, export them, and then upload them to costco.com and then pick them up..... yadda yadda yadda, you get the picture! I found that the chances of me actually following through with all those steps were slim to none, so again, I had to find another way. That's when I decided that iphone pictures are good enough! Who cares that the quality isn't as great, the whole point is to be able to remember these moments right!

I have a whole home screen on my iPhone full of photography editing apps, but this one is truly my favorite! It's the brand new Rhonne Designs App and lemme tell ya, it's fantastic and has everything you need all in one app! You can add frames, mess with filters, add text, and even add digital elements! I'm telling  you, you NEED to check it out! Here are a few screen shots I used while editing some of my project life photos.

and this is what you get when you're all done! The possibilities are truly endless with this app, and for just $1.99 it's the best value for any photo editing app out there! 

3. AT HOME PRINTING

yeah, I know it's not the most cost effective way of printing, but you seriously cannot beat the connivence of at home printing! Especially with all of the smaller than 4x6 photos that are so popular these days, it really make it easier that I can do it all from my phone. I used to edit all of my photos in Photoshop to get them to be the right size so when the were printed at costco they wouldn't print all weird but that took foreverrrrr... 

So I bit the bullet and got my self a Selphy... and I gotta say, I love it, with my whole heart. It's so darn easy and everything can be done right in my phone for an even easier process!

The first thing you need to do, if you want 2 2x3's is upload your pics to this app called, Pic Jointer and it isn't too fancy, but it gets the job done and more importantly it has these little ratio selections at the top. When printing from a Selphy you need a 3:4 or and 3:2 ratio. Click the icon that had two portrait photos, upload your photos and then save!

Next you need to open the Canon Printing app, click on the picture you want to print and voila!!

See! So easy!!

4. USE A TEMPLATE

 When I first saw this idea, I thought genius!  I'm one of those scrappers to arranges, and rearranges and then rearranges again. So this little template makes it really easy for me to place my papers, pictures, and elements so I have have a better feel of the finished project.

5. DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU

 When it comes down to it, it's all about what system works for you! The tips I've given here might not work for you and your life and that's okay. My process is always evolving and I'm learning what does and doesn't work for me and my scrapbooking is becoming better for it! It's all about getting those photos in albums so take some pressure off yourself and do what works for you. If printing pictures at Costco is easier for you, do it.  If editing pictures on your computer is easier for you, do it! Just have fun!!

Memories Captured Panorama Paper / What A Wonderful Day Strips Paper / What A Wonderful Day Paper Strips / What A Wonderful Day Ephemera Pack / What A Wonderful Day Pennants / What A Wonderful Day Label Stickers / What A Wonderful Day Sticker Fundamental Sheet / What A Wonderful Day Remarkable Paper / What A Wonderful Day This Way Paper / What A Wonderful Day Decorative Tags / Cork Arrows / Cork Hearts

woah that was a long post! If you've made it this far, thank you!!

I hope you guys were inspired to make your project life process easier and more fun for you!!

- Alexes

 

 

 

 

5 Designer Tips with Nicole

Whatever happened to the days of the double page layout?  I use to do them all the time, but somewhere along the way I stopped and started doing one page layouts instead.   Recently I ran across a favorite photo of my boys together.  I really went big with the photo and decided to make this a double page spread to keep the layout from feeling overly crowded and have room for everything.

Wonderful Day Paper Wondrous / Wonderful Day Paper Swell / Wonderful Day Paper Terrific / Wonderful Day Paper Strips / Wonderful Day Creme Alpha Stickers / Wonderful Day Tape Stickers / Wonderful Day Decorated Bags / Wonderful Day Decorative Tags / Wonderful Day Pennants / Wonderful Day Mingled brads / Wonderful Day Patterned Photo Frames / Memories Captured Paper Shining Star / Memories Captured Ephemera Pack / Down by the Shore Paper  / Cork Heart

 

Although I don't do them very often I still like to keep a few things in mind when I put a double page spread together.  

 

1. I like to have one side be a focal point.  It's quite easy to see which side is the focus with that extra large photo.  I loved this photo of my two boys together and and went big.  You don't however need to do just one large photo, but could enlarge a few photos and mat them together to give the same large impact.  

2.  The supporting page I like to include supporting photos, journaling, and often the title.  This makes sure that both pages are equally important, have a purpose, and balance each other out.  

3.  I always use overlapping elements that draw the eye across the two page spread and make the two pages feel connected. On this layout I used quite a bit of connectivity with pattern papers continuing across the top and bottom and the title block and phrase strips overlapping both pages.  

The last few tips aren't necessarily for two page layouts, but thought I would include them.

4. Group items in odd numbers.  

You can see I did this a few times in my layout.  I have three brads on the end of one of the quote.  In the group of photos/embelishments there are 5 main items.

5. Recolor items to make them go with your color scheme. 

I love the new cork stickers, but to better fit my layout I quickly swiped it with some chalk ink to give it a new color.  

 

I hope I gave a few ideas that will make your next double page spread flow.  

Thanks for stopping by :) 

-Nicole

5 Designer Tips with Stacy

Hi everyone!  When it comes to scrapbooking, I’m normally a 1-page layout kind of gal.  However, I sometimes create 2-page layouts for magazine assignments and classes because many scrappers prefer that format.  Here’s a 2-page spread I created using the lovely Park Bench collection :

Park Bench Paper Park Walk / Park Bench Paper Light Post / Park Bench Paper Strips / Park Bench Flower Garden / Park Bench Paper Blanket / Park Bench Paper Pond Fundamentals / Park Bench Flair / Park Bench Label Stickers / Park Bench Decorative Tags / Park Bench Button Set / 

If you’re used to scrapping 1-page layouts, you might find that 2-page spreads are a little more challenging (I certainly do!).  I have 5 tips to share in this regard. 

Tip #1:  Use 8.5” x 11” size pages instead of the standard 12” x 12” size pages.

One of the challenges of creating 2-page layouts (when you’re used to doing 1-pagers) is that the “canvas” is twice as big and therefore you have more space to fill.  Plus, you’re scrapping on a long rectangle shaped canvas rather than a square one.  A couple years ago I switched from 12” x 12” pages to 8.5” x 11” pages for 2-page spreads (thank you, Kim Watson, for this idea!).  I found the smaller paper size to be easier to work with because there’s a smaller space to fill and the overall shape is closer to the square that I’m used to when I scrap 1-page 12” x 12” layouts.   

Tip #2:  Balance, but not necessarily symmetry.

The two page designs don’t have to be -- and in most cases shouldn’t be -- perfectly symmetrical.  But they should be balanced.  As you’ll notice above, there’s a cluster of embellishments on the bottom left of my layout that balances out the cluster of embellishments on the top right side.  Additionally, I balanced out the one large photo on the left side with three smaller photos on the right side.

Tip #3:  Add a unifying element.

To create a cohesive look to the two pages, add at least one unifying element that joins the pages into one integrated layout.  I did this with the chevron patterned paper strip that runs along the bottom of the layout from one side to the other. 

Tip #4:  Use a variety of eye-catching embellishments to anchor the primary photo.

When you have multiple photos on a layout, sometimes the focal photo gets lost in the shuffle.  If you have one prominent photo that you want to highlight, anchor the photo with a large cluster of layered embellishments to make it stand out.

Tip #5:  Add small details and dimension to help draw the eye all around the page.

My layout is pretty simple overall, so I wanted to make sure that there were detailed accents on both sides of the page to draw the eye all around.  To add some detail to my page, I machine-stitched around the background papers.   In addition, I added clusters of dollies and ruler strips (fussy cut from the patterned papers) that I popped up with 3D adhesive.  I topped off the clusters with some small buttons and stickers.

Thanks for stopping by!!

- Stacy

5 Designer Tips with Mindy

Hello everyone!

I hope you are all enjoying your day. I have a bright and cheerful page to share with you today.

I have used products from the Down by the Shore Collection. This is such a perfect collection for those beach days and by the pool. Summer is just about here in Southern California and boy does it get hot. These photos were actually taken in my front yard. The temperature hit about 100 degrees during my kids' Spring Break. So we turned on the sprinklers and let them play! So again, these papers are perfect for pretty much anything water related!

 

I'd like to share a few of my must haves when creating a layout.

1. COLOR!

For me I need papers with lots of colors. Whether it's pastels or brights I love to have a variety of different colors.

2. SHAPES!

I love to have a few different shapes. I like to have a polka dot, some type of stripe, a particular pattern (flower, anchor etc.) It's nice to have a soild or 2 to break up the patterns. This even makes the patterns stand out more.

Down by the Shore Collection Kit, Down by the Shore Sticker Fundamentals, Down by the shore label stickers, Down by the Shore Clips, Down by the Shore Flair, Down by the Shore Button Set, Down by the Shore Rub Ons.

3.LAYERS!

I have to have some different layers. I could go crazy with layers and matting.

4. EMBELLISHMENTS!

I try to have at least 2 different embellishments. Buttons and Flair are my favorite. I love having different types of circles to accesnt the photos. Sometimes using the same material mbellishment but a different kind like these clips and the metal flairs.

5. TEXTURES!

When I glue my layouts I always put a squiggle in the center part of the back of the layer I'm guing down. This way I can lift the paper off the page creating a texture. I love when you can see the shadows of each layer and when the corners come off the page a little.

I hope you have enjoyed my layout and a few of my tips when I create a layout.

Have a wonderful day and I hope you will join us tomorrow!

- Mindy

 

5 Designer Tips with Céline

Hello Fancy Pants Designs fans! Here I am today with 5 Designer Tips : in this column, you'll get 5 tips and ideas from a designer (me this week) to inspire you, help you scrapbook in a new way, get organized, make more photos and more!

This week, I would like to share this layout which is very dear to my heart! I participated in a Charity Auctions for children that can't have access to Education. Each Scrapbook Artists who participated in the Auctions had to use the photos that were sent by the organization that organized the auctions, and we had to make a layout that was sold. All the money from the different layouts went directly to the Charity organization :)

This is not the layout I made for the Auctions, but as I had several beautiful, touching, colorful photos, I had to print some more and make this one!

Park Bench Black Corrugated paper / Park Bench Pond paper / Park Bench Banner die Cuts / Park Bench Sticker Fundamentals / Park Bench Flair / Park Bench Button Set /Etcetera Label Stickers

#1 - Play with Multi-Photos

I love photography. All of your layouts deserve to show all of your memories, through your most favorite photographs. And the more photos, the more souvenirs from that moment captured through your lens!

I make all of my Photos collages with Photoshop. I either use a Template or simply copy and paste my photos on a new document.

If you aren't a Photoshop master, you can simply handcut your photos and make your own collage yourself.

#2 - Add VOLUME!

If you work on a rather flat surface, add voulme with buttons and flairs! It adds a fun effect and catch the look of the viewer!

#3 - Point to your title

Whether it is with an arrow or by adding your title in a white space of your layout, your title must be very important - it says it all at first sight, along with your photo.

Here, I used an Etcetera Label Sticker arrow to point to my title.

#4 - LAYER!

I layered these banners and pennants with old book pages - don't they look fun?! It adds a fun and vintage look to my tiny cute banners!

#5 - Mix b&w and color photos!

I always edit my photos in Photoshop and when I make multiphoto collage, I like to have a mix of black & white and color photos - it gives you the possibility to play with soft and bright colors at the same time on your layout, and adds so much interest and contrast to your layout!

I hope you liked my layout!

Take care!

- Céline

5 Designer Tips with Julie

Today I am posting to share 5 tips I usually do when working on my Project Life pages.  I'll be honest, I tried Project Life in 2012, but was unsuccessful after just 2 weeks!! Trying to create a two-page spread every week was just too much for me personally.  Over the past year, I have taken some time to really reflect on how I could approach it differently in 2013.  In doing this I came up with my own "mission" of sorts for Project Life.

I know I want to preserve my memories, both everyday moments and special events.  I love scrapping my 12 x 12 and 8 1/2 x 11 layouts.  The artistry involved in them, versus a Project Life spread, is something I really enjoy.  Unfortunately, I am a very slow scrapper and I find there are so many moments of my life that are undocumented.  My mother began scrapping just a few years ago.  With five children and a large extended family, it isn't always easy for her to remember "the stories" behind all those photos in the boxes.  I don't want to lose "the stories".  I want to remember my son's songwriting skills at age 6, the evening my family of four celebrated my husband finally leaving a thirteen year long job he disliked to open up a business he is genuinely passionate about, the speech struggles of my adorable 2-year-old . . . 

This "mission" doesn't mean I won't be scrapping my traditional pages.  It just means I am trying to find a balance between the "artistry" of scrapbooking which I love, and the  need to document the complete picture of my life.  I think a combination of the two will allow me to do this.  I plan on doing two double page Project Life spreads each month. Although a newbie to the Project Life process, I am excited to share my thoughts on it with you all!!

 

TIP #1:  ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOS

All my photos are housed in iPhoto on my Mac by date, so it is easy for me to find any pictures I have uploaded for a specific two week period.  I also regularly upload my iPhone pictures onto iPhoto as well.  They show up by date as well.  

 

TIP #2:  SKETCH OUT YOUR DESIGN

Once I have decided which photos I want to use in my spread, I look through my page protector design styles to see what best suits the photos I am working with.  Then I make a quick sketch on paper and list where photos and journaling will go.  Here is a sample of one I created for the layout I will be sharing today.

TIP #3:  EDIT & PRINT YOUR PHOTOS

There are tons of photo editing programs out there.  Personally I use a program called Rad Lab by Totally Rad that is housed within my Photoshop software.  Once I quickly edit the photos I will be using, I print them out with my HP Photosmart Printer.  Printing from home is more expensive, but I like the ability to print custom size photos whenever I need them.  

 

TIP #4:  FILL IN THE EMPTY SPACES

Once I have placed my photos in their appropriate pockets, I fill in the blank spots with patterned paper and/or journaling cards.  

 

TIP #5:  EMBELLISH TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT

This is the fun part for me - I don't go to crazy, but I do enjoy finding bits & pieces to put here & there on my patterned paper, journaling cards, and photos.  I also make sure to add in journaling for my photos.  I try not to go too overboard with the embellishing :)  With Project Life, my main focus is on the photos and the stories behind them - so I keep that in mind as I embellish.  Here is a close-up on some of the little touches I added to the Project Life spread I will be sharing today.  A little sticker stitched down to a photo, a handmade journaling card with an adorable chipboard button accent, and a journaling file tab from the Brag Pad all work together to "dress up" and complete my pages.

After following through the above process, here is the Project Life spread I created using a mix of supplies from the Etcetera, Swagger, Trendsetter, and Park Bench Collections.

Etcetera 6 x 6 Paper Pad/Etcetera Brag Pad/Etcetera Label Stickers/Swagger Paper Debonair/Swagger Label Stickers/Swagger Sticker Fundamentals/Swagger Rub-Ons/Trendsetter Label Stickers/Trendsetter Ephemera Pack/Park Bench Paper Lunch Date/Park Bench Paper Bridge/Park Bench Paper Paddle Boat/Park Bench Banner Die-Cuts/Park Bench Label Stickers/Park Bench Sticker Fundamentals/Park Bench Tape Stickers/Park Bench Brag Pad/Park Bench Patterned Photo Frames/Park Bench Button Set

 

A better look at the details on the left side . . .

A better look at the details on the right side . . .

Thanks so much for joining me here to discuss Project Life today.  I hope today's post gave you some ideas to reflect on when creating your own Project Life Pages!!

- Julie