12 x 12 Progressive Page Final layout

Well , I apologize for the delay in posting this last entry on the Progressive Page Layout, but it has indeed been an exciting last 10 days or so as my computer slowed to a crawl not allowing me to do much in the way of imaging or creative stuff…and finally dying on Saturday, luckily though the new one had already been ordered and had actually arrived ahead of schedule (Phew!)and the old hard drive kept ‘kicking’ just long enough to transfer to the new one.

The question was raised in last weeks class, ‘Just why would you build a page this way’ and I suppose the best answer would be that not everyone is comfortable with creating 12 x 12 pages and are very intimidated by trying to ‘fill-up’ 288 sq inches of space in an appealing, attractive format. By starting out small with a 6 x 6 then building up to an 8 1/2 x 11 and then finally finishing a 12 x 12 layout ( times 2) is much simplier. It’s sort of like gardening, not many people are comfortable with large garden spaces. It’s easier and more satisfying to start small, get the hang of things and gradually work your way up. Progressive Page Building may not be for the more experienced scrapbook enthusiaist, but there are lots of folks out there that need a bit of encouragement and sense of accomplishment along the way! Have a great week!

Step 2 Here we GO!

Using an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of Summer Sun and Chocolate Chip you are going to mount your 6 x 6 pages as shown on opposing corners. Add a couple of photo squares to mount additional pictures. Please notice that there is a picture on each page that didn’t “fit” the desired photo square but I allowed them to hang over slightly. Remember, it’s about your pictures not perfection!

Die cut ‘f-a-l-l’ with the SU BIG SHOT from Sizzix and Chocolate Chip cardstock. Stamp the leaf image using Summer Sun, Only Orange, Close to Cocoa and Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin‘ Ink and cut out leaving a tiny amount of white around the outer edges to allow for contrast.

And, there you go! You have now progressed from 6 x 6 to 8 1/2 x 11 in a smooth transition and eye appealing format.

Stay tuned for STEP 3, 12 x 12!
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

(P.S. I will include all cutting dimensions with the 12 x 12 post)

Fall Progressive Pages


Fall is by far my most favorite time of year because I love the cool mornings and chilly evenings. The stress of long, hot summer days has subsided and it seems to be much easier to laugh and smile. It’s a time to gather with family and enjoy country fairs, parades, and being together. Some of my most treasured memories of my parents revolve around this time of year and so I chose these photos of them with my boys when they were little to celebrate this month’s layout.

I first learned about the Progressive Page Technique in August at Convention from SU’s first Million Dollar Demonstrator, Mary Polcin. I absolutely fell in love with and appreciate the idea and simplicity of starting small and building up.
Many new and even veteran scrapbookers can get stumped at trying to decide where to start when staring at a huge 12 x 12 piece of cardstock and a pile of pictures, so watch as we create a lovely 12 x 12 double page layout using this Progressive Page Technique.
I have started with Mary’s basic 6 x 6 page that she showed us and created a companion page to go along with it, so check back in a day or so to see the 8 1/2 x 11 pages as we build on what we have started with.
Materials needed:

CARDSTOCK: (2) 12 x 12 Only Orange, (2) each of 8 ½ x 11 Chocolate Chip and Summer Sun, (1) each of 8 ½ x 11 Whisper White and Only Orange
STAMP SET: Best Wishes & More; # 111602 page 55 for $ 26.95.
INK: Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa, Only Orange, Chocolate Chip
EMBELLISHMENTS: Circle Designer Brads, # 112571 page 184 for $5.95; 1” Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Chocolate Chip # 111849 page 186 for $ 8.95; Photo Corners Handheld Punch, # 109042 page 188 for $15.95.
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix BIG SHOT and Serif Lower Alphabet

TAKE NOTE: If you look carefully you will see that by using a White Wash Technique on the edges of my photo’s I have not only saved a little $$ on cardstock, but I have also reduced the overall weight of the pages as well. This is a great technique to get that ‘pop off the page’ look of a bright white edge around your photos, while createing that line of separation between contrasting colors and gives a distressed sort of look to your pictures. Next time you’re in Michaels or Hobby Lobby check out their sale on Acrylic craft paints, I found my bottle for $ .50 and a foam brush for $ .25…and you’re ready to do hundreds of photos!

Organization tips from my Scraproom


I was perusing some downtown Waco shops the other day and found these great French wire baskets that were just calling my name!! Since my last order arrived, with lots of the new ribbon, I had sadly out-grown my Stampin’ UP! Ribbon keepers…and you can never have enough ribbon . . . right?!? Well these baskets aren’t really designed to “nest” like I’m using them, but they work just fine for me! Sometimes it helps to think ‘outside’ the box.
I’ve had dowels through the ribbon spools, which I really didn’t use long, because everytime I wanted ribbon I either had to unload every other one to get the one I wanted (in order to take it with me to a workshop) or it started the whole lot of them spinning…and ribbon went everywhere! Whew…these might work for you but it’s way too much work for me! The Stampin’ UP! Ribbon keepers were really versatile in their three sizes and proved to be very useful until I out-grew them, …what to do? I’m not in a down-sizing mood just now and I r-e-a-l-l-y like the looks of these baskets anyway! So there you go! This weeks’ tip for organizing your scrap room or closet or corner or wherever it is you get to have your “stash”…baskets are a great way to tame the ribbon, look great doing it and still allow ease of access and visibility…remember “out-of-sight… out-of-mind” I need to SEE what I’ve got when I’m trying to figure out what to use and opening endless stacks of storage containers, drawers, or cabinet/closet doors, can not only be real creative killers…they can make your projects too much effort!
Thanks for stopping by!
Katherine

SUMMER Days Scrapbook Page Idea

Here is the basic layout I started my Scrappers’ 10 Club with. This is a “Summary” Page. This type of page can be used to hit the highlights over a defined period of time, ours is ’2008 Summer days’. The pictures tell, quickly, at a glance the interesting things our family has done over the summer. This type of page would be followed or could be followed by pages that are more specific to each of the events noted on the Summary page. The wave pattern can also be rotated vertically if you choose to vary the design, if you were doing more than one layout.

Recipe:

Whisper White and Old Olive card stock
Designer Series Paper
Life’s a Breeze Stamp Set
Simple Serif Mini Alphabet Stamp Set
Taffy Alphabet Stamp Set
Old Olive, So Saffron and Versamark Ink
1″ Clear Buttons