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Favorite layouts of 2016*

I only scrapbooked for about six months of 2016, but I didn't actually share any of those layouts on this blog!! I went back through the projects I created before I began my break and chose a few of my favorites to finally share here!  I've always joked that I don't have a style - but looking at these layouts, I'm shocked to see that I kind of DO have a style! White cardstock. Lots of color. Lots of stuff. Cool. I finally get a style and then I give up scrapbooking!!  Okay, kidding. I swear it's just a break! Seeing these layouts really makes me want to run up to my scrap space and make something...and make me want to finally figure out white balance and how to properly edit photos, ha!!

I always love seeing everyone's "best of" posts...if you are reading and have one, I'd love for you to link me up! ;)

Every Single Day {OLD Gossamer Blue Pinspired!}

Good Morning! It's a balmy -11 in Wisconsin this morning, and the kids have a day off school, so we are cozy in our pjs and just hanging out! I have a ridiculously old layout to share today - like... a year old!  Remember when I was trying to post layouts alphabetically to get "caught up"? Never finished that, obviously. So, I am going to try again to share some old stuff mixed in with the new stuff!  This was the Pinspired layout at Gossamer Blue back in February of 2015, but I never shared it. The title work was inspired by a some graphic art I found on Pinterest. It's a little (okay, a lot) different than my usual style, but it's fun to step outside the box once in awhile!  I also love that my son has his next eye doctor's appointment (as featured in this layout) next week!  That's one of my favorite parts of scrapbooking - looking back at old layouts and seeing how much my kids have changed!  

For more information and a peek at the original inspiration piece, check out the blog post on the Gossamer Blue blog! Have a great Monday, and stay warm!!

Fun {October Afternoon Layout}

 

Hi there! Today I have a fun layout I made a month or so ago for the October Afternoon blog. I found a fun inspiration piece featuring one of my favorite shapes - stars. I know I make layouts with stars all the time, but when you find something you love, you might as well stick to it! I punched stars out of various patterned papers in colors that fit with my color scheme of red, orange, black, and blue - all which I pulled from the colors in this Halloween photo!  For more information on this layout, including the original inspiration piece, check out the original post on the OA blog!

Bloom {Gossamer Blue Pinspired}

 

Hi! I was up last week on the Gossamer Blue blog with my monthly Pinspired challenge!  I used a fun piece of typographic art as my inspiration.  All the letters piled up along the bottom spell "We Love Bloom Bake Shop," which is our favorite local bakery!  

I included little bits of wood veneer all over the layout - the flowers the exclusive "favorite" circle!

I outlined the letters of the title, while leaving the extra letters plain. I hoped this would help draw the eye to the title!

This was a really fun layout to make. I love all the letters and colors!  To see the original piece of inspiration, check out my post on the GB blog. Have a great day!

Determination {Gossamer Blue Inspiration Blog Hop}

Hello, and welcome to another edition of the Gossamer Blue Inspiration Blog Hop! Have you noticed that in the world of kit clubs it's always go, go, go and often before you've even received your kit in the mail there are is already buzz about the next kit? It can be frustrating. We at Gossamer Blue want you to know that we feel your pain and are here with some November inspiration for those of you who are currently knee-deep into this month's kits!

I have a great series of photos of my daughter going across the monkey bars. I decided to print them all out and include them on my page. I overlapped them imperfectly on purpose to give the sense of her moving. The only complicated issue is that they actually go from right to left!  I loved so many of the Life Pages cards this month - so many fun prints and patterns! I decided to use four of them to make some colorful stars for the top of my page - the plaid is my favorite! On a whim I added a few lines of black pen to each star, only to realize that it almost mimics the idea of swinging like in the photos. It was totally unintentional! Finally, to add a little more color to my layout, I included some fun rub-ons over my journaling!

To hop along with everyone, here is a list of the blog hop participants this month!  Remember you can always reference the Gossamer Blue blog for a full list of participants! Have a great Sunday!

Amy Challis
Andrea Gray
Diane Payne
Emily Spahn
Eunyoung Lee
France Wisniewski
Jill Keller
Kasia Przybyt
Kellie Winnell
Kelly Xenos
Michelle Wedertz
Olatz Garaiyurrebaso
Sandra Dietrich
Stephanie Buice

Wonder {Gossamer Blue September}

With all the hustle and bustle of back-to-school and birthdays last week, I totally forgot to share any Gossamer Blue September layouts!  I ended up not making a main-kit only layout this month (I usually create one out of courtesy to those who only buy the main), so this one is a mix of a few different kits. The kits are full of color, but I decided to step outside the box and instead focus on the blacks, whites, and grays in the kits!

I love that when I posted this on Instagram, people thought it couldn't be mine because it had no color. I do love color!! But, it is fun to go without once in awhile, too!!

Hello Summer {Gossamer Blue Inspiration Blog Hop}

Hello, and welcome to another edition of the Gossamer Blue Inspiration Blog Hop! Have you noticed that in the world of kit clubs it's always go, go, go and often before you've even received your kit in the mail there are is already buzz about the next kit? It can be frustrating. We at Gossamer Blue want you to know that we feel your pain and are here with some August inspiration for those of you who are currently knee-deep into this month's kits!

Today I am actually sharing my Main Kit only layout.

When I began this layout, I had no intention of using the three colors in the way that I did.  However after arranging my photos numerous ways, I found I liked that I could create four mini monochromatic sections and that there were embellishments and patterned paper that would match nearly perfectly!  Red, aqua, and yellow are some of my favorite colors to use on layouts, so this happy little collection of color makes me smile every time I look at it!  I love how you can home something completely different envisioned for a layout that what it ultimately looks like!  

 

To hop along with everyone, here is a list of the blog hop participants this month!  Remember you can always reference the Gossamer Blue blog for a full list of participants! Have a great day!

Alex Hunter
Anabelle O'Malley
Andrea Gray
Brenda Smith
Brenda Weaver
Diane Payne
Emily Spahn **That's Me!!**
Erin Taylor
Eyoung Lee
Felicitas Mayer
France Wisniewski
Heather Leopard
Jill Cornell
Jill Keller
Kasia Przybyt
Kathleen Graumuller
Kellie Winnell
Kelly Xenos
Laura Rahel Crosby
Michelle Wedertz
Michiko Kato
Olatz Garaiyurrebaso
Patricia Roebuck
Rebecca Luminarias
Sian Fair
Stephanie Buice
Yana Smakula

Summer on Two Wheels {Gossamer Blue}

Happy Friday!!  I hope everyone had a nice week! Today I have another Gossamer Blue August layout to share! My daughter learned to ride her bike without training wheels this summer, and we've been biking everywhere! I wanted to create a layout sharing this cute photo of her biking on the trail through the prairie!  This month's kits included not one, but TWO bike die elements!!  I decide to use the cute Crate Paper bike sticker from the August Main kit. 

I love how this layout has such soft colors to it.  My other layouts are all pretty bright - the softness is a nice change! Have a great weekend!! :)

My 3 {Gossamer Blue August}

August First?!  How is this possible?? This means a brand new month of kits at Gossamer Blue. My favorite kits are always the ones with fun, bright colors, and this one is up there amongst my favorites!!  Today I have a layout to share that I made that features the Simple Stories frames in the Main Add-on Kit (sadly, now sold out). I didn't intend on creating a rainbow initially, but as I moved the frames around my page looking for the perfect organization, I realized that I had just enough of each single colored frame to make a rainbow...and we all know how much I love rainbows! ;)

 

I included lots of matching bits and pieces from the various kits to enhance my rainbow.

 

I love layouts that are simple, but visually grab your attention. This layout was quick and easy, but I love the final result!  Be sure to stop by the Gossamer Blue Gallery to check out all of the other awesome inspiration from my fellow DT members! Have a great weekend! :)

Road Work Stories {Gossamer Blue Inspiration Blog Hop}

Hello, and welcome to another edition of the Gossamer Blue Inspiration Blog Hop! Have you noticed that in the world of kit clubs it's always go, go, go and often before you've even received your kit in the mail there are is already buzz about the next kit? It can be frustrating. We at Gossamer Blue want you to know that we feel your pain and are here with some July inspiration for those of you who are currently knee-deep into this month's kits!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have heard me mention that the road I live on is under major construction this summer. It began in May and won't end until November.  We have decided to embrace the chaos and sometimes let our kids do fun and crazy things like ride their bikes down the torn up road and climb on the equipment - well, the equipment that is just sitting around and totally safe!  I wanted to remember these crazy times and made a layout including this photo of my two older kids in the unused bucket of a digger! 

I scoured my July kits for as many green, yellow, and wood embellishments as I could find and tried to include most of them on my layout! I also loved making a mixed title using the bold black alphabet combined with the scripty gold stickers!  

To hop along with everyone, here is a list of the blog hop participants this month!  Remember you can always reference the Gossamer Blue blog for a full list of participants! Have a great day!

Alex Hunter
Andrea Gray
Brenda Smith
Brenda Weaver
Caylee Grey
Chantal Philippe
Diane Payne
Emily Spahn **That's me!**
Erin Taylor
Eunyoung Lee
Felicitas Mayer
Heather Leopard
Jill Keller
Joy Taylor
Katarzyna Przybyt
Kathleen Graumüller
Katie Ehmann
Kellie Winnell
Kelly Xenos
Michelle Wedertz
Patricia Roebuck
Rebecca Luminarias
Sandra Dietrich
Sian Fair
Stephanie Buice
Yana Smakula