Hip Kit Club | Perfect Pumpkins

I have another layout to share with you today, using the gorgeous October 2015 Hip Kit & Add-On Kits from Hip Kit Club!  I wanted to create a fun background element on this layout, and mix in several patterned papers from the October 2015 Main Kit.  I designed the background in Silhouette Studio, and worked on putting it together before adding my photo and other embellishments.

Once I had the background finished, I placed my photo and the embellishment cluster to the right, using some of the Simple Stories wood veneers included in the Main Kit and one of the Pink Paislee arrows from the October 2015 Embellishment Kit.  I also layered one of the Project Life cards from the October 2015 Project Life Kit, behind my photo, because the "such a good time" sentiment was perfect with my photo.

I liked that my photo had a good bit of White space at the top, and I used it to place my title.  This is a great way to keep your title from getting lost in the background, if you have a busy background pattern.  I wanted to include several embellishments from the Kits, so I placed a few more wood veneers from Simple Stories, Bits & Ephemera from Pink Paislee and Pebbles Inc., and enamel dots from Heidi Swapp around the layout.

To finish off the layout, I added a bit of machine stitching to a few of the embellishments.  I love the extra texture that stitching adds to a layout!

I also have a Process Video to go along with my layout, if you would like to check it out!

And now, it's time to be on the look out for the November 2015 Hip Kit & Add-On Kits!  If you're a subscriber, they'll be coming your way soon!  If you have subscribed yet, make sure you visit the Hip Kit Website and sign up today!

Hip Kit Club | Curiouser & Curiouser

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I love the versatility of the October Hip Kits from Hip Kit Club! They can be used for Fall layouts, everyday layouts, or even Halloween layouts...like the one I'm sharing today!

I used a mix of the Cedar Lane collection from Pink Paislee and Jen Hadfield from Pebbles Inc.. And I incorporated two of our challenges for this month. I took inspiration from the Gold topped pumpkin from the October Mood Board, and added in touches of Orange and Gold on my page. I also used the Sketch from this week's Weekly Challenge for the design of my layout.

And I can't resist adding cut files to my layouts, so I used one of the feather cut files from Nicole Nowosad.  You can have access to Free Cut Files, by signing up for a FREE account on the Hip Kit Club website! 

ETSY STORE

Laugh Always

I wanted to stop in today, to share the layout I created for my guest spot with the Scrapping Everyday Miracles Challenge Blog.  Roberta Edmisten invited me to join in for the Scripture inspiration and the March Sketch.

 
Our children are always laughing or making us laugh, so I knew that using one of their photos would go right along with this month's theme, Laughter Is the Best Medicine, based on Psalm 126:2.  I had a cute photo of our middle daughter, which I snapped mid-laugh, while she was enjoying a game of tag with her brother and sister.

The sketch is really great, and can give you lots of different options for a starting point for your layout.  I loved the multi-photo aspect, but I chose to use just one photo to document on my layout.  Since my photo was portrait and not landscape, I rotated the sketch.  After rotating, I didn't change much in the way of the sketch design.  I layered patterned papers behind my photo and fussy cut a few of the circle shapes from the Pebbles From Me to You collection, to create an embellishment cluster near my photo. I placed the title right under my photo, since I rotated the sketch.  I finished my layout, by adding a little bit of spray mist, wood veneers, and a flair button.

Don't forget to stop by the Scrapping Everyday Miracles Blog and you can play along with this month's challenge!

Supplies:  Patterned Paper: Pebble Inc.; Flair Button:  Panda Eight Designs; Phrase Stamp:  October Afternoon; Wood Veneers:  Studio Calico; Color Shine:  Heidi Swapp; Tag:  Elle's Studio 

Creative Scrappers Sketch 253 | The Supers

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When I saw the reveal for Sketch 253 at Creative Scrappers, I immediately knew I was going to use it for a Halloween layout.  I didn't want to use any of the photos from last year, because I knew we were getting the kids costumes for this year and taking pictures soon.  So last Friday, they got all hero-ed up and I took candy for bribes, and we made it through a little Halloween costume photo session.  Sadly, I was not overly thrilled with the way most of the photos turned out.  We were planning to do the pictures around 5:30PM, but it was overcast and the light was already fading fast at 5PM.  And on top of that, I didn't get to take them at the exact location I was planning, because it's a neighborhood clubhouse that gets used for receptions, parties and weddings, and of course with it being a Friday night, they were already setting up for something.  :(  But since everyone was already dressed, we went ahead with the photos anyway.  I am debating a possible re-shoot sometime this week, to see if we have better luck, but I don't know if my nerves can handle it!!  :)

But, back to the layout and Sketch!  I managed to get at least one group shot that was useable for my layout, and I knew I wanted to use the new Thirty-One collection from Pebbles Inc. and I mixed it with some of the Halloween collection from American Crafts, that's exclusively available in Target stores.

I took some inspiration from Missy Whidden and Shannon Morgan, with the fun, big ink splatters, but I still don't think mine turned out as cool as theirs!!  :)  I will have to keep practicing!  The circle behind the photo on the Sketch, was a perfect spot for adding a die cut Spider Web, using my Cameo.  Once I got the design put together, the layers behind the photo and the Spider Web kind of reminded me of a bat shape!  I also incorporated some of the Tags from the October Exclusive Kit from Chic Tags!!  You can pick up a Kit HERE, in the store.

Supplies:  Patterned Paper & Letter Stickers:  Pebbles Inc., Clothespin, Star Stickers, Phrase Stickers & Sequins:  American Crafts; Large Sequins & Flair Button:  The Paper Bakery; Spray Mist;  Studio Calico; Tags:  Chic Tags October Exclusive Kit; Star Paper Clip:  Two Peas in a Bucket; Fonts:  Anime Ace & Pacifico    

Super Friends

Yesterday, I shared a layout on the Chic Tags Blog, using some tags from the Road Trip and Everyday Life II collections.  And I also used some of the fun Free Cut Files that are available in the Chic Tags store.

Our four year old son has really gotten into the whole Super Hero thing over the past several months and one of his favorite action figures is Captain America.  He plays with him around the house, takes him on walks with us, and usually has to sleep with him too!  By some miracle, I managed to get him to stand still for about a second and snapped this cute photo on my phone.  Even though it's not the greatest lighting or background, I knew I had to get this photo on a layout.  Sometimes those are the best pictures for everyday memories.

    
You may notice repeating elements on my page...Circles and Stars!  The circle tags from the Road Trip and Everyday Life II collections worked perfectly for the circle design on my page and also reference Captain America's shield.  I brought the star motif in, by sending the large Road Trip circle tag through my Cameo and cutting a 1 inch star and then backing it with Black Washi Tape.  And the circle/star border that is available in the Chic Tags Store, with the Free Cut Files tied the Circle and Star design all together on my layout.  And I used some Inky Black Mister Huey's on the Studio Calico wood veneers to create the outer circle of my design.

Supplies:  Cardstock & Thickers:  American Crafts; Patterned Paper: Pebbles Inc., Tags & Cut Files:  Chic Tags; Buttons:  October Afternoon; Wood Veneers & Spray Mist;  Studio Calico; Star Paper Clip:  Two Peas in a Bucket; Washi Tape:  Prima