Sharing a fun Technique Tuesday post that I did for Stampin' Up! as an Artisan! It's a fun 12" x 12" scrapbook layout! It's all about storytelling in scrapbooks. Check it out!
Storytelling in our scrapbooks is so important and adds so much value! The stories about people are important, yes - but don't forget that the other stories about what makes us who we are matter, also! Today I'm sharing a layout I made about one of my favorite places on the planet, including a super-easy way to add journaling space to layouts. So remember - it doesn't have to be difficult to be worth it! Just record your stories!
All supplies are from ©️ Stampin' Up!
Colors: Pool Party, Lemon Lolly, Pretty in Pink, Basic White
Inks: Lemon Lolly, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, VersaMark, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, BLENDS: Bubble Bath
Cardstock/Papers: Pool Party TWO-TONE, Lemon Lolly, Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige, Berry Burst, Strawberry Slush, Basic White, Celebratory Sips DSP
Stamps: Notes & Totes
Tools: Notes & Totes Dies, Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder, Heat Tool
Accessories: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
How fun is this page?! Have to admit ... I really love it. Hee. So let's talk about it more! Starting with the storytelling then I will share a few more tips that I did to get the different accents. 👏
So easy, right?! 😃 Want me to show a few details & how I made them?! Well then let's go! 💗 I used the FABULOUS Notes & Totes Bundle from Stampin' Up!
Let's start with the base. Two-Toned cardstock is SO MUCH FUN! I used the Pool Party base with 4 square panels on top. Look at the subtle beauty that adds. So much interest without any other supplies. For the 4 panels on top ... I did 2 different techniques. I stamped one side of 2 of the panels. Then I embossed the 2 other panels & sanded them to let the white core come through. Love the subtle two-tone of the same colors! 😍 Then just added them to the page catty corner to each other before adding the other details.

This leads to a few other tips! Check out that cute title! I love the Mini Alphabet Dies for cardmaking. But of course, they are pretty fabulous for scrapbooking also! I love that you can cut the whole alphabet out with one swipe through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Also ... *TIP* Add Adhesive Sheets to the back before cutting out and you have easy letter stickers! Extra fun ... add interest to the letters by adding some color with Blends Markers! Then I lined them up using Grid Paper & Masking Paper to easily apply to color and add to my scrapbook page. Next tip ... now where did I get this fun flower?! 😁 In the Notes & Totes Bundle there is this fun piece that cuts out a fun tie for the bag. I circled it in this photo:
So I just cut out 5 of them, stamped them with the fun dotted stamp in the bundle, and adhered them together. Love that flower! 💗

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I already shared the fun little way I added the date & location, but here are a few more pics because I LOVE this bag die (cut out from Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper) and all the little details from the dies. Like really ... how stinking cute is it all layered together? And to do the sand layer, I just cut/tore a layer from Crumb Cake cardstock then used the dotted stamp again to make the sand. Those sunglasses!!!! 😍😍😍 Here is the full page again:
Hope you enjoy this! I loved making it and hope it inspires you to scrapbook those stories from your life! 💖
Let me know if you have any questions. I would be happy to help you with all your papercrafting needs!
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