Scrapbook Friday: Scrapping with Paper Collections
In the United States, the first Saturday in May is designated "National Scrapbook Day." I think the tradition began with Creative Memories way back in 1994. I used to go to crops to celebrate, but this year I contented myself by treating myself to some quality scrapbooking time. It was a perfect time to keep up on my plan to scrap at least four layouts a month and share them here on my blog on Fridays. I'm sharing two layouts today - both created using paper collections. This layout might look familiar - it uses the same sketch as this layout, which was based on Amanda's April Scraplift challenge. I read a comment that said this is a perfect way to use a 6x6 paper pack and that comment stuck in my brain. So, when I had a bunch of miscellaneous photographs as my only photographs from Christmas 2012, I grabbed the Kringle and Co. 6x6 paper pad from American Crafts to make this layout. The only other thing I added was some ink for edging and two 12x12 pieces of craft cardstock for the background. You can click on the layout to enlarge it and see the details.
I made this layout, featuring the professionally taken team and individual photographs from Clara's cross country season, using Club Scrap's Marathon collection. It went together really quickly, and I really like it. I guess that's what I like about using paper collections. It makes it easy to make a coordinated layout, especially if there's a theme to the layout that matches the collection. Do you use paper collections when you scrap? Got any good recommendations? Oh, and do you celebrate National Scrapbook Day?
I really do like the idea of using each 6x6 piece almost as a mini layout before you combine them. I think I'm going to have to have a go at that.
ReplyDeletePaper collections? I'm more of a kit user. I run out of steam if I have a whole collection to use up
I celebrate NSD by hosting a crop here - this year Mama and my friend Thayer joined me.
ReplyDeleteI really like the way the 6x6 paper pad worked so perfect to pull together those photos on your first layout - the craft cardstock was a great background, too.
In the past I haven't done much with paper collections, but I do use them much more often now that I'm on our (not-so) LSS's design team. It does make it easy to put together a layout once the photos are chosen.
I have so many 6 x 6 pads....I really should use them more in this way.
ReplyDeleteLove your second LO.
Oh I had forgotten it is NSD on the first Sat of May! I am off to my local crop today, but I must admit that numbers attending are dwindling to almost zero! I like to use paper collections, and am using one to do my California holiday scrapbook at the moment. Will post some pics on my blog soon!
ReplyDeleteI really like the way you've used the 6x6 papers. I rarely use my 6x6 paper pads, maybe it's time to get them out!
I've just spied what's appeared in your sidebar!! :o)
ReplyDeleteI just purged my 6X6 paper pads. I do use them in my Project Life pages, but more often in card making. I have a whole bag of pads to give to my friend on Tuesday, but I do have three new pads on their way. It's a sickness.
ReplyDeleteI am a big fan of paper collections too. After the first run through with them, then I kit them up with other stuff. But I like letting the manufacturers do the work for me. Your pages turned out great, glad you had a productive NSD. Me, not so much.
ReplyDeleteI usually do celebrate NSD or INSD would be more like it seeing as I'm in Canada. :) I really like the idea of using the 6x6 paper pads on that Christmas layout and the Marathon paper is perfect for your pages on Clara's running. Your goal of 4 a week is really coming along. I should set a goal like that and then maybe there would be a reduction in photos to be scrapped.
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