Scrapbook Layout using Lawn Fawn Paper and Project Life Kits

It hasn't been that long since I created my last pocket scrapbooking page and I just had to make another one! I'm really falling in love with the scrapbooking process and today I'm giving 12 x 12 layouts a try. I'm still not too sure what the protocol is for scrapbooking but I thought it would be cute to create a cover page with my picture on it and a little note about what my goal is for my scrapbook.

I wanted this layout to have a black and white picture of me but also have lots of pops of color with the embellishments and paper. The base for this 12 x 12 layout is one of the new pieces of pattern paper from the new (not yet released) Let's Polka, Mon Amie collection by Lawn Fawn. This new paper line is due to be released mid February. I love the mint color and mini hearts on this sheet of pattern paper and I thought it would work well with the Project Life foil kit which has lots of light pastely tones. If you noticed from the images above I also tried out the Project Life Color Magic kit--this kit comes with papers that are meant to be hand colored, by you, using the coordinating sprays or with watercolor. Since I like using distress inks to watercolor I thought I'd give them a try on the Color Magic Kit and I really love the results. The 3x4" cards have more of a watercolor cardstock feel and the 4x6" cards have more of a cardstock feel so I wasn't sure how the larger cards would react with the distress ink but it turns out they work so well with them. There was hardly any warping, too, which is great! I used the embellishments from both kits and I love all of the gold foil accents on this page.

I don't really worry too much about whether I'm scrapbooking the right way; or, if there is a certain way this should all be done. I think for the most part I just want to have fun with it and simply document my life from here on out. What I also love about this is that it's just for me--I'm not selling these I'm simply creating this pages for me and that's so fun!

Lawn Fawn CHA Sneak week 2015--Day 5

It's day 5 of the Lawn Fawn CHA sneaks--and while this week has been a whirlwind of cuteness they're going to end it on a (and adorable) soft note. This new paper collection, Let's Polka, Mon Amie is by far my favorite paper pad by them. Every Fawnie crafter has there favorite paper pad and this one is mine. If you know me and my crafting style you know that I love soft pastel colors. Those are always my go to when I'm creating; and, even when I'm coloring in little critters and inanimate objects. I imagine myself needing about 10 of these paper pads, hehe.

Not only does these paper come in an adorable 6x6" size but it's also going to be available in the 12x12 size, too--which means you can create everything from cards, scrapbook layouts, treat boxes, and so many other things. Another plus is that they will also be sold individually; for example, if you need to create 12 pink and white polka dot goodie bags you can now! These are exciting times.

Head over to the Lawn Fawn blog by clicking here and check out all the other items being shown today on their blog. You'll also get a chance to win some of these new items. Let's wish Lawn Fawn good luck with CHA! Their both is all set up and now it's time to sell! I'll be there on Monday and Tuesday so I'll do my best to take photos. I'll be using my iPhone so I can't guarantee the pictures will be that great, hehe.

Don't forget all of the items shown this week will be available for sale mid February. I hope you have a great weekend and please come back tomorrow I'm joining in on the Pretty Pink Posh birthday celebration and I'll be sharing my card using her new dies tomorrow.