Get It Scrapped: The Six Word Memoir

Looking back through my photos, I find that some have taken on more significance than when I first took them. They don't need to be perfect. They just seem to capture those little moments that mean so much more, especially now, given that they highlight a lost loved one.

Papaw by Christy Strickler |Supplies Patterned Paper: October Afternoon, We R. Memory Keepers; Letters; Jenni Bowlin; Stickers; Twine and Ink; Flair, Label: Studio Calico; Flowers, Prima, Maya Road, other; based on a sketch from the Get It Scrapped Membership

Take this photo, for example. My son's face is highlighted by the flash and his expression isn't anything unique. Then, looking to the back of the shot, there sits my grandfather looking upon his great grandson with amazement. That's the part of this photo that means so much to me.

It's been hard to document the photos of my grandfather in the years since I lost him. Every now and then, I capture a little something as I did here. You could say the photo is heavy with emotion and in some cases it would be hard to convey everything I wanted to say. Using the idea of the six word memoir made it a bit easier. A lot could be said and it occupies just a little space. "Retired Business man. Loving Great Grandfather." It's enough for now. A step towards ensuring he is part of our memories.

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Sandcastles

When my son was little, we made it a point to take him to the beach with the main goal of making sandcastles. It's one of those events that repeat every summer in my scrapbooks. I will admit to liking themed beach products to tell the story. However, I also want something unique to differentiate one summer from another. The beach themed cut files from Amanada Robinson Studios definitely fit the bill.

Do You Wanna Build a Sandcastle? by Christy Strickler |Supplies Patterned Paper: American Crafts; Die Cuts: Crate Paper, October Afternoon; Wood Veneer: ChicTags; Tag: Studio Calico; Button: Jillibean Soup; Tape Glitz Designs; Other: Doily; free printable and cut file from Amanda Robsinson Studio













This particular set of cut files also comes with a PDF of printable designs. I cut one of the printable 3x4 cards into a square and used it for my title block. The cut file is simple, yet it immediately adds themeing to non-themed patterned papers.

I almost used this cut file with some photos of my son playing in the sandbox in the backyard. It's certainly one of those cut files that can be used in a variety of layouts despite the fact that it's themed. I cut this in kraft paper to connote a beach theme. If I had cut it in a different color paper, I could have used it with photos of my son building with blocks or legos.

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*American Crafts SOHO GARDEN 12 x 12 Collection Pack	*Crate Paper THE PIER Die-Cuts Ephemera Pack 683203	summer free for all cut files and printables	Jillibean soup wood sprinkles
*American WHITE TAGS #8 15 Pack Tim Holtz 12 Days of Christmas 6 1/4 by 3 1/8 21318	Doilies 4 White Round 100/Pkg	Chic Tags wood veneer sequins	Chic Tags Let's go Places wood veneer
*October Afternoon SUMMERTIME Snap Caps Daily Flash Vol 1. DC-1170	*Glitz CASHMERE DAME BLUE POLKA Washi Tape WT3634 Tissue Teal 2012

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Tales of a Craft Class Junkie: Clustered

The scrapbook Coach classes have done two things for me. One, they have shown me the compositions I regularly use with ease. Two, they give me a direction to work in when I want to change my routine just a bit. The most current class, Clustered, is one that takes me away from my usual routine.

Group Nap by Christy Strickler |Supplies Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants, Studio Calico;Letters: Pink Paislee; Tag, Charm,Stamp: Studio Calico; Ink: Ranger; Twine: Jillibean Soup; Doily, Flair, Bow: Freckled Fawn; Sticker: Hello Forever  













I worked through part one with ease. The directions given were easy to use and to adapt to my choice of supplies. I love how the Scrapbook Coach classes give you such clear direction while at the same time allow for creative license with your product choices.

I chose patterned paper with clocks to represent nap time. The wood and floral patterned paper add a cozy feel, as does the doily. I chose to layer my smaller clusters in two parts. First I stamped some small circles. Then I came back and added sprinklings of white glass beads. My tag is a little larger that the one in the sample layout. However, I felt that it sort of blended into the background and that made the size issue negligible.

I enjoyed working through part one of the class. Now I have just three parts to go! Are you working through the Scrapbook Coach series? If so, don't forget to share your work with us in the Get It Scrapped Gallery.

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