Little One: A Sweet & Simple Double-Page Layout

There's something special about creating a scrapbook layout that comes together quickly while still making a big impact. This "Little One" double-page 12" x 12" layout is one of those designs!

I wanted to create a layout that felt sweet, playful, and full of love without adding lots of complicated layers or techniques. The combination of red, pink, and white patterned papers provides the perfect backdrop while keeping the focus on the photos. I especially love how the mix of florals, hearts, and XOXO patterns adds interest and texture across both pages.

One of my favorite things about this layout is how versatile it is. It would work beautifully for baby photos, toddler memories, Valentine's Day celebrations, or any collection of photos that capture the joy and love of childhood.

Sometimes the simplest layouts are the ones that tell our stories best. With a few coordinating papers, a handful of embellishments, and treasured photos, you can create a layout that preserves precious memories for years to come.

Stampin' Up! Products Used:

Made With Love Designer Series Paper & Stickers

Gears & Textures Stamp Set

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink 

Additional Products Used:

Central Park Sequins (Close to my Heart)

White Cardstock

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Do you enjoy creating simple scrapbook layouts, or are you a fan of lots of layers and interactive elements? Let me know in the comments!

Christmas Colors, But No Sentiment

I made a card using traditional Christmas colors, but didn't add a sentiment this time. I figured it could be used for a Christmas card, a thank you card for a gift perhaps, or a just thinking of you card.

I used the following materials to complete this card:

Item# 130939 Flower Shop Stamp Set
Item# 130698 Pansy Punch
Item# 131201 Pear Pizzazz Cardstock
Item# 119685 Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Item# 100730 Whisper White Cardstock
Item# 131296 Baked Brown Sugar Cardstock
Item# 130011 Pear Pizzazz Chevron Ribbon
Item# 126949 Real Red Stampin' Pad
Item# 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
Item# 104331 Snail Adhesive Refill
Item# 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Item# 117335 Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Christmas In July Card 2 & Sketch Challenge Entry

Here is another Christmas card, I made today. This one is also being entered into the CLP-60 Sketch Challenge.

I used the following Stampin' Up! products for this card:

Item# 121045 Basic Black cardstock
Item# 108641 Wild Wasabi cardstock
Item# 101650 Very Vanilla cardstock
Retired Red Ribbon
Item# 126949 Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Item# 104294 Sticky Strip
Item# 104331 Snail Adhesive Refill
Item# 118402 Scallop Trim Border Punch
Item# 131820 Tags 4 You Stamp Set (In the Holiday Mini catalog, starting August 1, 2013)

Simple Thank You Cards

Recently I used the retired stamp set "Just Believe" to create a few simple yet bright and cheery thank you cards.I started by stamping the tall grass on a 2 1/2" x 5" piece of whisper white cardstock item#100730 in classic black ink item#126980.

Then I took a sponge dauber item#102892, one for each ink color, and create my colorful background in a circular motion. I used the following classic ink colors:real red item#126949, pumpkin pie item#126945, summer sun (retired), green galore (retired), marina mist item#126962, and a children's ink purple (retired). Once the colors dried, I used a Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen item#105021, to add accents to the tall grass and plants.

I then matted the whisper white piece onto the black cardstock item#121045 sized 5 1/4" x 3".

Next, I adhered the black cardstock piece to the card base. The card base is summer sun (retired) cut at 8 1/2" x 5 x 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4".

And lastly, I stamped "Thank You" on a piece of whisper white that was punched with the Large Oval punch item#119855 and mounted it on a piece of only orange (retired)that was punched with the Decorative Label punch item#120907.