Beginners Scrapbooking Class

I've been putting together my beginners scrapbooking class and I've been having a great time creating my examples.   to put on in Oxbow and I've been having a great time!

~A 

Getting "Back in the Habit"

So I've been getting back into my scrapbooking after having Wyatt and I'm really having a blast.  I'm being inspired by everything from new stamps and punches to older papers that I forget I even had!  It's been a real treat to get some time to scrapbook and although it takes me a lot longer to finish a layout I have to say when it's finished I really do appreciate it more.  I've been organizing and sorting through my supplies and came across this photo of Preston from last year that I had to pull some of those older papers and make a layout of him "keeping cool in summer".  Enjoy!

~A

Flip Flop Album

This is a mini album I've been working on for a tween class in Oxbow.  I just love how it came together.  I sure hope the kids enjoy making these neat albums.  My favorite thing is the "algae" looking fibre that I found in my stash and got super excited to use : )

~A

Introducing...

Our Little Monkey!

I finally finished this layout today.  I started it before Wyatt was born so all I had to do is add the photos, but I needed my cricut for the title.  After I got it back from my mom I had so much stuff on my desk that I wasn't able to set it up LOL!  Well, I spent this weekend cleaning up my scrapbook area and clearing off my desk.  Although it's not completely clear I took some time out to complete this layout. 

This is a scraplift, but when I saw the original layout by Barbara Mahlmann I knew I had to make it for my own scrapbook.  Just click on her name and scroll down the page to view the original called Monkeying Around. 

~A

Name tags

Well I had the opportunity to get to my scrapbook desk today and I just had to make some name plates for these awesome boxes I purchased from Walmart for $5 for all 3!  They were in the clearance area and I had photo boxes on my list to purchase so that when I have memorabilia for my boys I can put it into their box and keep it organized and off my table until I scrapbook it.  It also helps me remember what items belong to which child LOL!  They are slightly bigger than a photo box, but who cares when you can find a deal like that : )  I used some scraps of paper since my scrap pile is getting very large ( I really need to tackle that next in my organizing), my barely used border punches, and even pulled out an old pair of decorative scissors.

My tip for today is use what you have!  You don't always have to have the newest and latest items.  Go though your stash and see how you can use items that you've had for a while and bring them back to life.  

Enjoy!

~A

Come on and have some fun!

I love taking classes from Big Picture Scrapbooking and this freebie one is going to be great!  If you are needing a little inspiration I recommend you come on and join the fun.  It's FREE!  And since the kit is sold out it's the prefect opportunity to use what's in your stash.