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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Get It Scrapped: Travel Preparations

I had never really thought about documenting my travel preparations.A recent assignment from Get It Scrapped got me thinking about how we prepare for a trip. Though overlooked,travel prep reveals a little about the personality of your family members. It can also reveal a little about where you are in your life right now.

Pack Your Bags by Christy Strickler |Supplies Patterned Paper, Mist: Pink Paislee; Journal Cards: Sahlin Studio Project Mouse; Flair: A Flair for Buttons; Wood Veneer: Studio Calico; Tape: My Mind’s Eye; Pen: Signo

This particular layout documents a weekend family getaway. We tend to pack empty bags so we can restock items we don't often find available around the island we live on. If I were to pack for a business trip or a long vacation, the packing might be a little different. What you take and how you pack it often gives little clues about your lifestyle at the moment. If my son were still an infant, for example, there might be a lot of baby items in the suitcases. The types of clothes reveal clues about the destination. A suit for a business trip or a coat for a cold wintry climate. Carry-ons only for a business trip or lots of suitcases for a long family vacation.

How you document your travel prep doesn't have to be complex. I used a set of pre-made checklists from a kit. It would also be easy to create your own. You may want to document whether or not you pack things ahead of time or if you are a last minute, down to wire type of person. Do your kids help you? Your spouse? Is their style of preparing for a trip different then yours?

Should you forget to take photos of the preparations, don't worry. You can take a few photos at the destination or even after you have gotten back home.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy 4th of July!

I just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a Happy and Safe 4th if July. I had hoped to have a few more layouts to share of our past holidays, but things have been busier than expected. Instead, I have a few past favorites from my archives.

I always like to document the making of our holiday treats.

And of course, the fireworks. Don't forget to double check your camera settings before the fireworks start! My camera is set up and ready to go!

Have a wonderful and safe time with your family and friends!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Get It Scrapped: Fringe

With the popularity of The Great Gatsby, fringe seems to have made it's way into clothing, home decor and scrapbook layouts. You don't need to cringe. It's easier than you think to use. The nice thing about fringe is that you don't need to go out and buy special supplies. All you need are some scraps, scissors and perhaps, a little patience.

Garden Mess by Christy Strickler |Supplies: Cardstock: Colorbok; Letters: Basic Grey; Flowers: Sassafras;Mist:Pink Paislee; Other: buttons, denim, bamboo skewer, cardboard, twine, DMC floss, dish towel, created for Get It Scrapped

I used scraps of cloth from an old pair of jeans and a dish towel. You could easily substitute paper scraps or cover scraps of cardstock with washi tape. I recommend cutting the fringe before adhering it or sewing on your layout. It's as simple as cutting small slits in a strip of paper or cloth. If you cut the slit too far, it might come apart. Never fear though...just adhere it down, overlapping the next part of the fringed strip if necessary.

The orientation of the fringe can make things interesting. I placed mine so that it resembled grass. You can also use it to make tassels or handmade flowers. I made the little broom here using a fringed border of twine which I covered with cardboard. I have also considered using fringe to make little cat embellishments or to decorate chipboard letters for a pet layout. Need more ideas? Check out my pinterest board.

Fringe might be trendy, however, I think I might opt to use it more often. It's a great way to use up scraps. Have you used fringe lately?