five picks of the day to inspire you

the coolest thing about scrapping photos, if you ask me, is that no matter who looks at the finished project they'll get to see all kinds of personality and sentiment that would normally not be apparent. i love to see people's memories and friends and family come to life in a great layout....not only do you get a glimpse at what the photo means to the artist, but there's nothing like a finished page to inspire you to record every precious moment in life that you can.

that's what i think of when i look at today's picks.....

 

....like this one! we found this Kathleen Glossop layout on her Confessions of a Scrap Addict blog. it features indie girl journal tag stickers and free spirit paper, and first place chipboard stickers. as Kathleen says, it's perfectly devine!!

 

 

 

 i can't blame the little one in this photo....that cake would tempt me to sneak a taste too! this project by Elizabeth Kartchner features indie girl flag banners and affection paper:

 

 

we found a project by Megan Klauer that we just had to share. talk about illustrating the beauty of everyday moments! this features a piece of the b-side from amplify marvel paper, a couple of strips from sweet marmalade sugary sweet paper, and some orange in a stitch blossoms:

 

 

 here's a bit of happy lavender love from Tanya Tahir....using nerdy bird flag banners and arts and crafts & book club papers along with some clippings from cherry delicious winsome and sapphire papers: 

 

 

 

now this one....this one....well. it's got me thinking about packing my suitcase right now! thanks to our blog commenters who recognized this to be the work of Larissa Albernaz....and to Larissa for confirming! she's illustrating the indie girl spirit in full force with sweet treats and flag banners, the b-side from eclectic elegance, the headphones on border, snippets from pocahontas and me, and some chartreuse glitter alphas:

 

coming up soon: a giveaway you WON'T want to miss, and lots more inspiring whosits and whatnots!!

so.....what's your favorite thing about scrapbooking?? what got you into it in the first place? we want to hear! 

Comments

[Alexa]

The Chicago layout definately looks like Larissas work, here's her blog: http://lariscrap.blogspot.com

[Amy]

I agree! That little plane has Larissa written all over it! Thanks for the eye candy! :)

[Tracy Sarra]

I think my favorite thing about scrapbooking is just being creative. I enjoy the process of creating art that reflects my personality.

[lori Gentile]

That layout by "Lori Gentile" is really by the fabulous Kathleen Glossop. I believe it was inspired by one of mine. Kat's layout is stunning, as is all the ones featured here.

[christy a]

Love all of the layouts! Just lovely!! My sister started me scrapbooking (although secretly I have always been one to doodle and keep a sticker book as a kid)! Love the creative escape that also preserves memories and tells a story! All my favorites in one hobby!!

[Becky Williams]

Congrats, Tanya!

[Anna B.]

Fabulous eye candy!! I got into scrapping the week I brought my first daughter home from the hospital in 1998. I had a c-section & had a lot of recovery time on my hands. So I ended up scrapping with glue sticks & construction paper. Oh how times have changed!

[Zarah]

Gorgeous LOs!!

My fave thing bout scrapbooking? It keeps me (what passes for - almost) sane! ;)

[Joyce]

I made my Dad a scrapbook and he just loved it. I was hooked after that. And my husband is a bit of an addict as well. He love buying me scrappy supplies even though he would never admit it. Things just show up in my mail. I have to admit I love it:)

[Chantal]

Love these layouts! My fave thing is making photos come to life with creativity! :D

[joparker]

I wanted to document the loss of a favorite pet (it was only my dh & myself back then)... so I wandered into a scrapbook store... the rest, as they say, "is history"...

[Larissa Albernaz]

I did that layout! Now you can give me the credits.

[Kathleen Glossop]

Lol @ Larissa, yep, can pick your work a mile away!!!

Thanks very much for the LO love!!!!

Xx

[Paula G]

Scrapping is my way of unwinding and connecting at the same time. Being creative is relaxing to me because I just go with whatever my creatiave flow tells me to. I also love being my family's documentor.

[Patricia]

Those layouts are fabulous! Scrapbooking was a labor of love for the start for me- I became completely engaged to it when my late husband was diagnosed with A.L.S. Knowing that I wanted to capture as many moments as possible for albums for the kids and myself. After he passed it was very therapeutic for me to scrap and create special books for each of us.
P.S. Your Mix & Mend set is my current fav- really love it. So creative!