1.29.2020
From my TN - A Day at the Theater
When was the last time you documented you?
For me, the answer to that question is a loooooong time ago. I'm just not a get-out-in-front-of-the-camera-type-girl.
But, Kinsley & I and a couple of our best girlfriends went to see "Mean Girls" a couple of weekends ago at the Nederlander Theatre in Chicago...
...and, I did get manage to get a couple of photos I can live with...so I thought I should probably document them...seeing as how that doesn't happen very often (see the Storyline layout I created from brunch that day).
Here's the TN spread I made...
First, I covered the left-hand side with a full-size photo.
This is really my favorite way to create in a notebook. It takes the guesswork out of one whole entire side of your spread (yay!) and I love the look of the larger photos.
On the right-hand side, I added a tiny bit of typed journaling.
To do this in my notebook, I simply cut a piece of white cardstock down to size, typed up my date, place, etc. and then adhered that cardstock into my notebook.
I'm sure there are heavy duty typewriters that could probably handle the entire notebook, but my typewriter is not that typewriter.
I added some stamping & a piece of washi tape and this spread was done!
These pages came together really pretty quickly...and now there's proof that I really was there...(smile).
Thank you so much for stopping by to take a look!
xoxo
SUPPLIES:
Heidi Swapp Honey & Spice Ephemera
Kerri Bradford Stamps: Chicago
Heidi Swapp Hawthorne Washi Tape
Want more notebook inspiration?
See more of my notebook spreads here:
Hawthorne: DIY Travelers Notebook
This is Magic (via Kerri Bradford)
Five New Stamp Sets (via Kerri Bradford)
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. Don't worry, clicking these links won't cost you any extra money. Please check out my disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support!
1.27.2020
Storyline: Documenting our Girls' Day Out
There was a time when I was creating at least 4 scrapbook pages a week (I think...I mean, who knows how many it really was...but 4 sounds like a good number, so I'm going with 4).
Things have changed a bit over the past few years...documenting in notebooks and planners has all but taken over the papercrafting industry...but I still love a good old traditional scrapbook page.
Now, my style has definitely changed since I first started scrapbooking. It's become a little more simple...a little less busy, with a LOT more white space...but, in general, the basic components have stayed the same - photo, date, journaling, embellishments.
Here's my latest page...created with a Heidi's Swapp's Storyline background & some ephemera from the Honey & Spice collection.
I kept this page simple by enlarging my photo to fit the entire width of the 8.5" x 11" background.
Then I chose a few embellishments to fill in some of the space at the top.
I added all of the pertinent information...the Who, What, and Where...
...and finished by stamping in a couple of ink splotches.
Done, and done.
Thank you so much for taking a look!
xoxo
SUPPLIES:
Heidi Swapp Honey & Spice Ephemera
Heidi Swapp Storyline
Kerri Bradford Stamps: Inked
See more of my Storyline pages here:
Scrapping a Large Photo with Storyline
Storyline: Working on a Grid
Storyline: Focusing on Color
...and search "scrapbooking" on my blog for more page inspiration!
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. Don't worry, clicking these links won't cost you any extra money. Please check out my disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support!
1.26.2020
a look back | february 2017
I think one of the biggest truths in life is just how quickly time flies.
It's absolutely terrifying.
Every time I look through my old scrapbooks, I find myself saying, "I just can't believe how much these kids have changed," or "How could that possibly have been (insert number here) years ago??? It feels like just yesterday!"
And those feelings are the exact reasons why I scrapbook.
I just can't imagine not having those moments...not being able to relive those memories.
It's one of my greatest joys in life...along with that moment when all of the kids leave for school in the morning and I know I have a FULL DAY of solitude and quiet...sigh...so so good...
...anyway...
In my effort to try to get people to write stuff down, and to take & print more photos, I've decided that, every weekend, from now until I get super bored with it, or until I completely forget (both of which are entirely possible), I'm going to post an older layout (or two) of mine.
I'm hoping to inspire you to start documenting...to start creating your own ways to relive your memories.
Quite frankly, I'm hoping to make you see just how valuable scrapbooking, in all its forms, and in any way you choose to do it, can be.
Here's this weekend's...
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| Created for Studio Calico - February 2017 - Confidant Kits |
I LOVE Grayson's face in this photo...
Sibling love, right?
smh...
Heidi Swapp said something years ago that I will never forget. And I'm super-paraphrasing here...but she said, "When you look at a single photo, it sparks so many memories...you can suddenly remember not only the event, but maybe the food, or maybe the weather, or a million other things you thought you had forgotten."
And that's so true.
Just by looking at this photo, I remember so much about this day.
And I guess that's what all this documenting stuff is about, right?
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend...
Want to make something similar?
These supplies were exclusive to Studio Calico, and are no longer available...but here are some similar items:
Gold Foil Chipboard Alpha
Wood Stars
Here are the digital stamps from the kits, these are still available:
Confidant Digital Stamps - Studio Calico
Looking for more 12x12 inspiration?
Take a look at these posts:
Love...a Layout...Hello Gorgeous! | Heidi Swapp
Pineapple Crush - a layout (via Heidi Swapp)
Scrapping with the Hawthorne Foam Stickers (via Heidi Swapp)
xoxo
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. Don't worry, clicking these links won't cost you any extra money. Please check out my disclosure policy for more details. Thank you for your support!
1.24.2020
Valentine's Day Decor | Foundations Decor
Do you decorate your house for Valentine's Day?
I really don't. Not usually, anyway.
But this year I decided to put out a few things to brighten up the place after the put-all-the-Christmas-stuff-away letdown. Isn't that just the absolute worst? I swear, January & February are just. so. blah.
Anyway...moving on...
I added a few pink pillows and some faux roses to our living room...and I also decided to add one of the little wood DIY pieces I've received from Foundations Decor.
Foundations Decor (in association with Fancy Pants Designs) has some really darling stuff - have you checked it all out yet?
In addition to the latest paper collections from Fancy Pants Designs, Foundations Decor carries unfinished wood decor that you can customize with paper, paint, embellishments, whatever your heart desires!
For this project, I started with the pine & MDF Pickup Truck.
Each piece is separate from all of the other pieces so that you can truly customize each and every shape.
I chose to use both paint and paper to decorate my Pickup.
This is the Collection Kit I used...Good Ol' Days...
...and these are the individual pieces from that Kit that made their way into my project...
I started by painting the main truck body white.
Then I painted the tire areas black.
When the paint was dry, I dry-brushed the white paint with black, and the black paint with white...just to add a little character and to take away some of the starkness of the paint.
I grabbed the wheel hubs & flatbed gate pieces, and traced them onto a piece of the McIntosh paper.
I cut out each piece and used a tape runner to adhere the pieces to the wheel hubs/gate pieces.
Then I just glued everything together! Easy peasy...
Next, I glued a little black heart from the Good Old Days Ephemera Pack to the back of the truck...and then I popped on a little puffy heart .
And changing her out during the year will be totally easy. New flowers (or a Christmas tree!) and a couple of new embellishments will take this little decor piece from season to season...
Take a look at all that Foundations Decor has to offer...you just may find something you can't live without...
And use my coupon code:
MAGGIEMASSEY
MAGGIEMASSEY
at checkout to get 10% off your order!
Yayayayay!
Looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration?
Take a look at these posts...
Valentine's Day Planner Dashboard
Valentine's Day Tags
Valentine's Day Paper Candy Cones
Thank you so much for stopping by to take a look!
xoxo
PLEASE NOTE: Foundations Decor & Fancy Pants Designs sends me product several times each year to use in my projects. From time to time, my posts will include affiliate links.
1.10.2020
Simply Earth | January Starter Box
Hello, hello everyone!
Happy 2020!
Here we are...the start of a new year...the start of a new decade!
So exciting!
You've heard me brag on Simply Earth oils for months now, right?
About how affordable and amazing the Simply Earth Recipe Box is, right?
Well, apparently I'm not the only one who thinks so...because Simply Earth is selling out of its current Recipe Box almost every single month!
So what does that mean for new subscribers?
Because Simply Earth is so fantastic...and because they don't want their new subscribers to have to wait to receive their first box...they have started shipping Starter Boxes to new subscribers who miss receiving the current month's Recipe Box...isn't that awesome?
I received one of the January Starter Boxes to review and let me tell you...the Starter Box is just as fantastic as the Simply Earth Recipe Boxes are!
I'm sure you're dying to see what's included in this fantastic box, but...I have a confession.
I was so stinking excited to open my box and start making my recipes that I didn't snap a photo of the box contents.
I know, I know...UGH!
But, don't worry! Here's a list of what you'll get in the January Starter Box:
Here are the oils that are included:
I've been rolling this onto my wrists at night and it's such a lovely scent to fall asleep to.
I got a new family-room diffuser for Christmas, and this baby has been working overtime. This Fresh Air blend doesn't disappoint...
Your box comes with everything you need (except vinegar & distilled water) to create a fresh-smelling, completely effective and chemical-free cleaner! So awesome! And it works perfectly!
I really can't tell you just how happy I've been with Simply Earth since I started working with them. And I love that they have introduced this Starter Box for subscribers who've missed the monthly Recipe Box...it's like getting all of the amazing with none of the waiting!
And honestly, for just $39/month with FREE SHIPPING, how can you go wrong?
And don't forget the Bonus Box you'll get FREE when you subscribe!
This Bonus Box will give you **almost** everything you need to create your recipes until you receive your next one!)...and create a healthier home for you and your family.
Happy 2020!
Here we are...the start of a new year...the start of a new decade!
So exciting!
You've heard me brag on Simply Earth oils for months now, right?
About how affordable and amazing the Simply Earth Recipe Box is, right?
Well, apparently I'm not the only one who thinks so...because Simply Earth is selling out of its current Recipe Box almost every single month!
So what does that mean for new subscribers?
Because Simply Earth is so fantastic...and because they don't want their new subscribers to have to wait to receive their first box...they have started shipping Starter Boxes to new subscribers who miss receiving the current month's Recipe Box...isn't that awesome?
I received one of the January Starter Boxes to review and let me tell you...the Starter Box is just as fantastic as the Simply Earth Recipe Boxes are!
I'm sure you're dying to see what's included in this fantastic box, but...I have a confession.
I was so stinking excited to open my box and start making my recipes that I didn't snap a photo of the box contents.
I know, I know...UGH!
But, don't worry! Here's a list of what you'll get in the January Starter Box:
- 4 amazing 15ml oils
- One 2 oz jar of Aloe Vera
- 2 lip balm tubes
- 1 spray bottle
- labels for all of your oils & recipes
- 6 recipe cards
Here are the oils that are included:
- Frankincense:
Uses:
- Assists in fighting germs
- Reduces symptoms related to bronchitis and sinus congestion
- Alleviates Swelling
- Deodorizes
- Clears the mind
- Lemon:
Uses:
- Energizes
- Cleans naturally
- Cools
- Provides mental clarity
- Tea Tree:
Uses:
- Promotes healthy skin
- Cleans naturally
- Supports respiration
- Supports confidence
- Uplifts
- Sleepy Blend
Created with a blend of Lavender, Grapefruit (one of my absolute favorites!), HoWood, & Bergamot
Uses:- Relaxes
- Calms
And these are the recipes you'll be able to make using the cards included in your box...
- Immunity Boost Hand Sanitizer
Can't we all use an immunity boost this time of year?
- Detox Bath
- Sleepy Roll On
I've been rolling this onto my wrists at night and it's such a lovely scent to fall asleep to.
- Lemon Meringue Lip Balm
I don't have to tell you how much my lip balms mean to me...unless, of course, you want to hear about it (again)...and then I'm happy to tell you...
I just love the Simply Earth labels...the minimalist design is 100% awesome.
- Fresh Air Diffuser Blend
I got a new family-room diffuser for Christmas, and this baby has been working overtime. This Fresh Air blend doesn't disappoint...
- Toxin-free Surface Cleaner
I really can't tell you just how happy I've been with Simply Earth since I started working with them. And I love that they have introduced this Starter Box for subscribers who've missed the monthly Recipe Box...it's like getting all of the amazing with none of the waiting!
NOTE: If you subscribe while the monthly Recipe Box is still available, you will receive the regular month's Recipe Box - not the Starter Box
And honestly, for just $39/month with FREE SHIPPING, how can you go wrong?
$39 per month!
And don't forget the Bonus Box you'll get FREE when you subscribe!
I could go on & on about how much I love these oils...and how much I love Simply Earth as a company - did you know they donate 13% of all of their profits to help end human trafficking? Read all about their cause HERE.
For more information on previous Recipe Boxes, check out my posts HERE & HERE & HERE. Or type "Simply Earth" in the search box.
Oh, and one more thing, when you start your monthly subscription to the Simply Earth Recipe Box, and enter my code:
MGDIYFREE
at checkout, you get a $40 gift card (delivered via email) to use on a future order.
That's right...$40 to use on whatever you want from the Simply Earth site!
$40!
You can cancel your membership at any time with just an email...but I'm pretty sure this is one subscription box you'll be running to mailbox to get every month.
So check out Simply Earth...get yourself a box (and don't forget the Bonus Box of extras that comes to you at no extra charge every 6 months, too!
This Bonus Box will give you **almost** everything you need to create your recipes until you receive your next one!)...and create a healthier home for you and your family.
*Disclaimer: I was sent the Simply Earth January Starter box in exchange for a review of the products. All opinions, however, are entirely mine and were not influenced by the fact that I received this box free of charge. I have also included affiliate links in this post. If you click through one of these links & make a purchase, I will receive compensation.*
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
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