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4.17.2020

From my TN...Delish | Fancy Pants Designs

It's Friday!

Although I'm not sure that really means too much these days...😜

Today I'm sharing a traveler's notebook spread I created for Foundations Decor/Fancy Pants Designs...


I created this spread using the new Cherry On Top Collection and I am LOVING these colors!

A Cherry On Top 6x8 Paper Pad
I started these pages by finding a piece of patterned paper that I thought worked well with my photo.

I love using these 6x8 paper pads in my notebook spreads, because I need to do very little trimming and the design motifs are smaller than they are on the 12x12 papers.
A Cherry On Top Ephemera

I grabbed a few pieces of ephemera for this darling pack...

A Cherry On Top Tags
...and a tag from this pack, and added them to my page.
A Cherry On Top Felt Pieces

And then I finished up this side with a few felt letters and a few journaling strips.


**TIP: When placing pieces of ephemera or other embellishments close together, tuck pieces behind each other and/or layer them to add visual interest to your pages**

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I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Thanks so much for stopping by...

xoxo


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Fancy Pants Designs A Cherry On Top 6x8 Paper Pad

Fancy Pants Designs A Cherry On Top Tags

Fancy Pants Designs A Cherry On Top Ephemera

Fancy Pants Designs A Cherry On Top Felt Pieces


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Looking for more scrapbooking inspiration?

Check out these posts:

Kate @ 10

Loved

Storyline Meets Jane Davenport

Hello Sunshine



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.

4.14.2020

Summer Layout | Fancy Pants Designs

 Happy Tuesday!

Today I'm sharing a layout I created for Foundations Decor/Fancy Pants Designs...


This layout was SO FUN to put together...and it definitely has me longing for warm summer days spent with friends...



One of my favorite things about this layout is the background...is that weird?

Probably.

This is the paper I used...


I know, I know...this probably doesn't look like the perfect background paper...but it works perfectly for this layout. When topped with the other background papers, it creates this cool colorblock look I love.

I took another sheet of this same design...cut it down a bit...and used the "B" side as the next layer of my background.

Then I cut down a sheet a white cardstock to make the final layer of my background.

I added my photo and then began layering ephemera & tags.

I played around with things quite a bit before I decided on a design I really love...





I added a few journaling strips & some puffy dots, and then I stamped the PERFECT ink splotches exactly where I wanted them.


**TIP: Use adhesive dots to adhere layers to your page. 
This will give your embellishments depth and will add visual interest**



I love all of the layers in this page...and I hope I've inspired you to use some fun layering on your next page.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

xoxo


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Fancy Pants Designs Vitamin Sea Collection Kit

Fancy Pants Designs Vitamin Sea Ephemera

Fancy Pants Designs Vitamin Sea Puffy Dots

Fancy Pants Designs Vitamin Sea Tags

Fancy Pants Designs Vitamin Sea Chipboard

Kerri Bradford: Inked



Use my coupon code:

MAGGIEMASSEY

at Foundations Decor to get 10% off your order! 



Looking for more scrapbooking inspiration?

Check out these posts:

Scrapping A Large Photo | Storyline

Working On A Grid | Storyline

You Are Timeless

Brothers


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.











4.13.2020

A look through my latest TN | Day 5

Hello, hello everyone!

Happy Monday!

How was your Easter?

Ours was fine...super laid-back...online church, card games, driving practice for Grayson, Easter dinner & movie night.

We're going through a cold snap here in Chicago, so, unfortunately, the next week staying home may be a little more difficult...ugh.

BUT, that's OK...we're one day closer to normal, right?

How about a look at Day 5 in my "think HAPPY" TN?


This is another super simple spread that came together quickly, and without too many supplies.

To create this design, I printed out a single photo, and cut it down the middle. I matted each side of the photo on a cut of white cardstock, and then adhered them across the middle of my notebook.

I typed up my journaling on some white cardstock and then cut and added each strip to the right-hand side of my spread.




Next, I cut some strips of patterned paper (just slightly over 1/4" wide) and added them to the top and bottom of each side of my notebook.

Finally, I added a few more little embellishments and called it a day!


This basic layout can be customized simply by...

*Changing the orientation of the photo or paper strips 
*Using washi tape instead of paper to embellish the edges of your notebook
*Handwriting your journaling
*Keeping your photo on one side of your spread, and moving all of the journaling & embellishments to the other side
*Adding patterned paper to your notebook pages to create a background for your photo

I hope you have a wonderful week! 

Come on back on Wednesday for Day 6!






See more about these pages HERE on Heidi's blog



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4.08.2020

A look through my latest TN | Day 4

Day 4!

Here's today's spread...


This is probably one of my most simple spreads in the notebook...but it's also one of my favorites...and I made it with just a single photo and a set of stamps (and a sticker...😊...oh, and a little piece of patterned paper...that's it...).



I layered & overlapped the stamps and my journaling a bit to make them look a little more natural and utilitarian. I love the look of all of the old-timey notebooks and journals...and a little less deliberate look really makes me think of those older books.

Thank you so much for taking a little time out of your day today to stop by!

In case you missed them, you can see my first 3 spreads from this notebook HERE, HERE, & HERE

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend...😘


SUPPLIES:

Heidi Swapp Journal Studio Inserts - Happy

Heidi Swapp Color Fresh Stamps

Heidi Swapp Color Fresh Memory Planner Stamps

Heidi Swapp Memory Planner Magnetic Date Stamp

Heidi Swapp Journal Studio Sticker Book



See more about these pages HERE on Heidi's blog


Want more stamping inspiration?

Check these out...

Florida... (via Kerri Bradford)

SPLASH (via Elle's Studio Blog)

Weekend Getaway (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!


4.07.2020

April stamp release | Kerri Bradford

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

I know this is coming in a bit late...but I'm still trying to catch up after taking my little getting-used-to-this-whole-stay-at-home-order break...

Today I'm sharing a little TN spread I created using the new April stamps from Kerri Bradford...



I was cleaning out part of my craft room and came across this photo of my daughter from 2004.

I knew right away it would be perfect to use with these new stamps...and I love the way this spread turned out!



To start this project, I cut out two pieces of patterned paper to fit inside my notebook. I do this when I don't want to work on the plain white pages that are standard in the books or when the patterned paper the book is created with isn't my favorite...😏.


I adhered my photo to my left-hand page, and then I ran it through my typewriter to add my journaling.

Then I adhered the entire page to the paper in my notebook.


I grabbed some inks that complemented the colors in my photos and then I got to work on the right-hand side of my spread.

I started by stamping the little bunny bum, and then I just worked up & down the page using stamp designs that fit with my spread.

Finally, I adhered the right-hand page to the page in my notebook.


The design for this page is really simple...but it's one that I use over and over, because it can be changed up with different colors and stamps.

Thank you so much for stopping by...😘

I hope I've inspired you to maybe grab an old photo and document it!

Have any questions about my work or how I've done anything on my pages?
Contact me at maggie@midwesterngirldiy.com ... I'd love to hear from  you!

4.06.2020

A look through my latest TN | Day 3

Hey hey everyone!

Welcome back!

I took a few weeks off to try to wrap my head around this whole pandemic thing, but now I'm back!

The kids started virtual learning this morning, so I figured now was as good a time as any to get back on the horse myself...

Before my little hiatus, I had started sharing each of the spreads in my latest TN...you can find those posts HERE and HERE.

And here's Day 3!


For this spread I used several photos...each sized about 3"x4".

I added two photos to the left-hand side, and then used a strip of washi to fill out the remaining space on the page.

On the right-hand side, I added one photo to the top and some journaling and a couple of embellishments to the bottom.

To change up this basic layout, why not try...

*Switching up the arrangement of the basic elements. Move the photos & embellishments/journaling around the give you a new design
*Using page-filling photos or journaling spots OR use several smaller-sized photos
*Filling each page with photos and tucking your journaling in behind. Try writing your story on tags that can be pulled out from behind your photos. If you do this, make sure to adhere your photos to your page on only the sides and bottom...forming a little pocket to hold your journaling tag.


Stay safe & healthy! I'll be back Wednesday with spread 4...


SUPPLIES:

Heidi Swapp Journal Studio Inserts - Happy

Heidi Swapp Journal Studio Washi Tape

Heidi Swapp Journal Studio Sticker Book



See more about these pages HERE on Heidi's blog


Want more notebook inspiration?

Kinsley's First Easter (via Kerri Bradford)

Journal Studio 19 for 2019 (via Heidi Swapp)

DIY TN notebooks (via Heidi Swapp)


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