I have mixed feelings about birthday layouts. I hate themed layouts, but I really want to have special pages of my kids special days. When I saw this collaboration from Glitz and Echo Park, I was delighted that there was a birthday collection that wasn’t too “little kid” for my 8 year old. I love how this page turned out too!
The masks are from Crafter’s Workshop, and the mists are from Tattered Angels. Thanks for taking a peek.
~Alyssa~
Shortly after we moved, Elijah got an double ear infection. It was a challenge trying to get him to the doctor and navigate an unfamiliar medical system, but we made it, and he recovered after a week on antibiotics.
Poor kid was pretty miserable. I was thankful it was not a contagious illness. Lesson for mom: no swimming right before airline travel!
Thanks for taking a peek!
~Alyssa~
I haven’t said a whole lot here on this blog, but our family moved to Eastern Europe over the summer. In order to get everything processed correctly for our visas, we will be making several trips to Greece. When all is said and done, we will have spent roughly a week in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki. This layout uses some of the photos from that amazing first day.
The doily and butterfly are from The Curtsey Boutique, and the rest of the supplies are from my scrap drawer. TFL!
~Alyssa~
I’m back to scrapping, this time from Sofia. :) Here’s a layout to get the blog back up and rolling. It’s from a few months ago, but I never got it posted before we moved.
I used some Molding Paste and a template from the Crafter’s Workshop for the background. Love!
Thanks for hanging out here!
~Alyssa~
We recently had a school day that involved some fairly in=depth study of the planets. My kids requested the topic, and then spent nearly 3 hours watching videos, making paper plate planet models, and, as Elijah called it, “Doing reshersh.” It was a completely awesome morning in every way. I love watching my kiddos soak up information.
This is the Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Collection- and it could not have been more perfect for this photo. A little paint, some mist droplets, and layers. Sweet!
Thanks for looking!
~Alyssa~
Another layout for Want2Scrap to share today, and this one features the color of the month- green! My son’s nickname is Boo, hence the cheesy but irresistible title for this layout:
Get all the details and close ups HERE. :)
~Alyssa~
I have a new post up at Want2Scrap today! You can see all the details, read about it, and check out the supplies HERE.
Thanks for taking a peek!
~Alyssa~
My daughter loves having her face painted! This particular flower didn’t last long, though. She smeared it just after I took this photo. Oh, well, there will be more flowers.
To give the Want2Scrap™ letters the watercolored look, I coated them first with gesso, then acrylic paint. Once they were dry, I dripped some Shimmerz Spritz on them and blew it around with my heat gun until it dried. Lovely!
Thanks for taking a peek. You can see all the fabulous Want2Scrap™ Products HERE.
~Alyssa~
Time for another Want2Scrap Layout! This one is a layout filled with nuetrals to highlight the photo of a gorgeous carousel it took recently. You can see the details, products, and what I did to what HERE.
Thanks for taking a peek!
~Alyssa~
I’m finally back at the craft table after nearly a month of illness! Yeah! This project is one I created this week for Want2Scrap. I used some Sakura goodies to, as well as a pile of paper from the old scrap pile.
I started by dusting the paper with Sakura’s Jewel Effect Pearl Powder in Citrine. It left a "dusty look on the background, which is just what I wanted for this layout. After all, welding and sanding are very dirty things! I also dry rubbed a bit of the Pearl Powder on the Nestaboard behind the “75”, giving it just a hint of color.
I used the Nestaboard as a photo mat, but first I dotted it with #D Crystal Lacquer from Sakura, let it dry, then misted over it. This technique added loads of texture to my layout!
Thanks for coming by! You can check out Want2Scrap goodies HERE and Sakura Supplies HERE.
~Alyssa~
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A few days ago, I had a new post up on the Want2Scrap blog, featuring this layout I created using a photo I love. While not technically perfect, this shot of my daughter looking at my Project Life album with her grandma and great aunt is precious to me. I combined some fun, retro Nikki Sivils with Lovely Want2Scrap goodness to create this page.
For more close ups, product lists, and details, please click HERE.
See ya soon!
~Alyssa~
It’s time for CHA Peeks! The newest releases from Want2Scrap are fantastic- you will just love them! Here’s a little peeky at one of my CHA booth projects featuring some new releases. Can you spot them? (hint: There are lots of Sneak Peeks on the Want2Scrap Facebook Page).
Keep your eye on the Want2Scrap Page for more details! You’re going to want these as soon as they hit the store!
Have a wonderful weekend,
~Alyssa~
Coming to you a little late from the Color Room Palette #114, this layout I created a week or so ago. Monochromatics have never challenged me so much! In the end though, it was worth the effort to sort this one out.
Here’s my take. The gold is there, really… but I used a metallic and it photographed kind of dull.
The large traced letters were inspired by a layout I found on Pinterest from Janna Werner (the girl has mega talent!)
Thanks for taking a peek!
~Alyssa~
My daughter, the summer she was 4, liked to pull the wagon around to the front of the house. She would chase off her brother, then sit under the tree for long periods of time. It was her way of finding a few moments of peace and quiet. She also met quite a few of the neighbors during that time, as they would come over and speak with her. I used The Color Room Palette #113 for this layout.
Here is my take. Lots of paint and mist on this one!
To see other inspiring take son this palette and play along, visit The Color Room HERE.
~Alyssa~
I’ve had a another layout up on the Want2Scrap blog! I’m a little behind in sharing, so I’ll be trying to fix that this week!
You can see the details of this layout, including more about my techniques HERE.
Thanks for coming by! I hope you had a great weekend!
~Alyssa~
One of the traits I love to see in my kids is the art of observation. I love it when they take the time to slow down, and watch something, to take it apart, to observe it long enough to see how it works, what it’s made of, and what they can use it for. That’s what was happening in these photos. My son, on his 5th birthday, opened his present (a frog habitat) and spent quite a while just exploring every angle of it.
I used Want2Scrap products here, and this was the first time I have covered a shape with acrylic paint without starting with a layer of gesso. I love how it took the color! it’s didn’t sink in and darken like with other chipboards. The color sent on smoothly, and stayed smooth while it dried. Even the nice crisp edges of this chipboard weren’t altered by the paint! Love.
I added in some Mixed Media tags that I created with a variety of templates and mediums. I like the artsy detail they add!
Thanks for coming by!
~Alyssa~
Products:
I know it’s not fall here in the US, but it certainly is somewhere, and I know I have scrappy friends everywhere. This layout is created with those on the other side of the equator in mind! You can see all the details and learn about the products at Pretty Little Studio.
You can learn more about this project and my inspiration HERE.
~Alyssa~
Welcome back for Day 3 of the Glue Arts and Want2Scrap Spring into Summer Blog Hop!
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Glue Arts provides a wide range of adhesive from their Glue RiderPro+, Adhesive Squares, or Embellishments Adhesive. They have just what you need for your next scrappy or crafting project.
Want2Scrap specialize in bling, chipboard albums, laser designs, iPhone 4 cases and ribbons!
Here’s my project, created with this fabulous pairing:
Here’s the hop line up for today:
Alyssa McGrew (you are here!)
Here’s my project, created with this fabulous pairing. I started by attaching the Want2Scrap™ Nestaboard with the awesome Extreme Tac from Glue Arts.
Then I added layers and dimension with the 3-D Combo Pack.
This is the final project. I used lots of Nestaboard and Nestbling on this page.
To be eligible for the prizes leave a comment on the Want2Scrap AND the Glue Arts Blogs.
Be sure to check in everyday this week for lots more ideas.
Thanks for coming by!
~Alyssa~
