Cool Rad Awesome Dude

Scrapbook Layout  created for Scrapbook Nerd - Cool Rad Awesome Dude -

a close up of the layout

Hello there!

I can't believe we are in September, autumn is at our heels, and my kids are both High Schoolers...  

This week is my reveal time at Scrapbook Nerd, and I  have created projects based on family, and how they are changing as we grow older.  For this layout, I used Fancy Pants's "Good Fellows" collection to document a picture of my son in his suit.   I drew inspiration from the papers to add layers and colors to the page.  Here is a small video on how this layout came together:

For this layout, I started by creating the diagonal segment where I placed my picture, and the title.  I chose to use all patterned papers from the collection, as it contains a lot of white in it.

A look at the layers  on the  layout.

Since I am using a black and white picture, I added some mixed media behind the  picture and title of the layout.   I chose to layer the photo with papers from the collection.

I like the subtle effect of the ink behind the picture layers

For the title, I chose a Scrapbook Nerd cut file (Guy Stuff - it is available for free at the store). I chose to back the empty spaces of  the cut-out with the same papers on the picture layers.  The title was attached to the layout with adhesive foam dots, to add some dimension to the project.

A close up to the title of the project.

To finish the layout, I added a few more details along the page, as well as a few lines of journal that describe how i feel about this (not-because-he-is-my-son) amazing boy.  Here  is the final layout:

I really hope you take a second look at this beautiful collection from Fancy Pants, and all the new stuff that Barb and Joy are always stocking the virtual shelves of Scrapbook Nerd store with.

As always, let me know if you have any questions about anything on this layout.

See you soon!!

Materials Used:

Cut file -  Guy Stuff  -  Scrapbook Nerd (designed by The Cut Shoppe).

Patterned Paper -  Good Fellows Collection - Fancy Pants  Designs

Puffy Stickers - Good Fellows collection - Fancy Pants Designs

Clear Stickers - Outfitters collection - Pink Paislee

Cork Heart sticker - C'est La Vie collection - Pink Paislee

Word phrase stickers - Felicity collection - Pinkfresh Studio

Rubber Shapes - Life Noted collection - Pinkfresh Studio

Shimmer watercolors - Artist Loft - Michaels

Always Together

Scrapbook Layout  - Always Together -

a close up of the layout

Hello there!,

All my pre-orders for the new collections are trickling in, and I am still trying to put a dent on my stash.  This time, I have chosen to work with Fancy Pants's "Good Fellow" collection to document  a picture of my family and in-laws on Father's Day.

A close up to the hand-stitched  background.

To create the background, I used the Cut Shoppe's Peace Out cut file to cut the circles out of the different papers on the collection.  Once cut, I glued the pieces onto white cardstock, making sure to alternate the patterns on each circle.  Using a piercing tool, the entire edge of each circle was marked to create a stitching pattern for each circle.  I chose to alternate the colors of embroidery floss used in each circle.

A close  up to the layout

Once the background was done, the picture was attached to the center of the layout.  A few clusters of stickers, cut outs and chipboard pieces were used to create clusters around the picture.  The rosette used in the layout was made with scraps from papers used in a previous layout.

For the title, I used the Alphas that were included in the collection kit.  Though the color is lighter that what i would have gone for,  I like that the tone matches the page perfectly.

the final layout

To finish the page,  added a few details around the edge of the page, and a few lines about when and where the picture was taken.

I really hope you like the layout,  I am off to keep using the last few days of summer break documenting my summer adventures.

See you around!!

Materials Used:

Cut File -   Peace Out - The Cut Shoppe

Patterned Papers - Good Fellows collection,  Fancy Pants Designs

Puffy stickers, and Alphas - Good Fellows collection, Fancy Pants Designs

Chipboard Stickers - Soft Spoken collection,  MAMBI

Stickers - Better Together collection, Amy Tangerine - American Crafts

Rub-on Sticker - Better Together collection, Amy Tangerine - American Crafts

Cork Heart sticker - Cest La Vie collection - Pink Paislee

Rosette - Patterned paper from Heart Collection - Simple Stories