Layout #140

Me, at 28 by Haley Ross

I do this layout every year before my birthday. This is the fourth time (I wish I had started this tradition when I first started scrapbooking.). It's cool to look back and see how I've changed (or haven't). I did the journaling back in January but finally got the layout together yesterday. The paper I used is about 5 years old... not having the store anymore, I am on a serious scrapbook budget so I'll be using up old stuff a lot more often now.

Materials: Patterned Paper: ki memories; Ribbon & Alphabet Stickers: making memories; Button: Basic Grey; Chipboard flower: Heidi Swapp; Rhinestones: Kaiser Craft.

Layout #138

happy by Haley Ross
I did this layout last week and I was pretty pumped. I like it a lot. The paper is adorable. And I finally put those old chipboard buttons to good use. I always likes the Elsie line from ki memories but found it so hard to use.
Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned & Embossed Paper: ki memories; Flip Flaps:Close To My Heart; Buttons: ki memories; Flocked Rub-Ons & Journal Spot: Heidi Swapp; Embroidery Floss: Bazzill Basics; Pen: Ek Success Zig Writer.

Layout 102

First Haircut by Haley Ross

I finally used this OLD paper from KI memories. I was trying to figure out how to work in the bright colors of the cutting cape. I think it worked out fine. And the little pocket full of hair (although some people are telling me is creepy) turned out well too.

I am obsessed. OBSESSED with the Photo Flip Flaps from Close To My Heart. I used them here again (pictured below) for the extra pictures I took. They are a scrapbookers dream product. If you want to get your hands on these ($4.95 for 15!) Erin Aumack is a CTMH rep and her blog is linked to the left of this page. She'll hook you up.

Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: KI memories; Chipboard & Stickers: KI Memories; Alphabet Stickers: Colorbok; Photo Flaps: Close To My Heart; Memory Pocket: 3L; Pen: EK Success Zig Writer.

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Heads Up by Haley Ross

Oops. This is a bad picture. But the photo on the layout isn't. This is actually one of my favourite days in the history of Miles :) On this day he just lifted his head & decided to play. And I remember being in awe. And so full of love. I must have taken a million pictures, I picked my favourite 6. It was hard.

I used old Chatterbox paper on this layout. OOOOld.

Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: Chatterbox & KI memories; Rub Ons: KI memories; Chipboard: Bazzill Basics; Alphabet Stickers: Thickers by American Crafts & Doodlebug Designs; Ribbon: May Arts.

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Discover Friendships by Haley Ross

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I am loving to scrapbook little Hannah. I love it. Finally a chance to use some of this cute girly stuff. Stuff that I bought thinking I would do pages of myslelf and just never did. This page is a little flat for me, but I like the paper and wanted to be able to use it all (double-sided!).

Old Stock? All of it. Every little bit. Woo hoo!

Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: ki Memories; Embellishments & Ribbon: ki Memories; Pen: EK Success Zig Writer; Pop Dots: 3L; Computer Font: Odd Ball by Creating Keepsakes; Cricut Font: All Mixed Up

Progress Report

I'm having FUN scrapbooking today. Fun. It's refreshing. And I am pulling out all the stops. The first things I went for today was my collection of rarely used Paint Dabbers from Ranger. I'd forgotten how much I love these things. Easy to use, no mess. Doesn't get any better that this.

ooooooooh miles by Haley Ross

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This is not my regular scrapbooking style. Maybe thats why its so fun. It was simple & random. And for once, I didn't have to pre-plan it. I just built it as I went. I like it. Why don't I do this more often?

Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Paint: Ranger; Buttons: My Minds Eye & Autumn Leaves; Patterned Paper: K&Co.; Pen: EK Success Zig Writer; Other: Hemp & pebeo 3d puff paint

Silly, Serious, Sweet Miles by Haley Ross

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Aren't these funny pictures? I took them one afternoon while we were hanging out in bed (one of my favourite things to do). All of these diffrerent moods were captured in a matter of minutes. He cracks me up. I finally used some of the Love Elsie stuff from ki Memories. It's hard to use. Her style belongs in her books, not mine. I also did some flocking (I am getting addicted to flocking...) on the heart. And more puff paint. I am just a multi-media gal today!

Materials: Patterned & Fabric Paper: ki Memories & making memories; Die Cut Strips: Doodlebug; Paint: Heidi Swapp; Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts; Ghost Heart: Heidi Swapp; Flocking: Doodlebug; Staples: making memories; Pen: EK Success Zig Writer; Other: pebeo 3d puff paint

New Stuff.

The Bloom line from ki memories is here. In typical ki memories fashion, the colors are bright, bold and the patterns are clean & simple. I love the way all of the papers coordinate so easily. These will make for some great Summer themed layouts.

For those of you who have been giving me heck: I'll have you know, I ordered this before I knew Miles was a boy. I just loved it, and I guess it works out well that I had a baby boy. You'll love it too. The colors are beautiful. And of course, the embellishments (LOVE Fancy Pants ribbon) are totally cute. Must have.

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"B" by Haley Ross
As if! I did this whole layout with only ONE patterned paper. Unreal (for me anyway). But I like how the Softies by ki Memories (my new fav. embellishment???) stand out. I did make a huge boo-boo. I accidentally rubbed off a transfer onto Brian's picture and so I covered it up with the chipboard. I think it worked out ok. And I cut the large scallop by hand (yeah, I know....). I think this whole "Simple Scrapbook" resolution is really working out for me. I have done more pages this year than in all of 2007. And it's February 5th! Love it!
Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: Scenic Route; Tag Rims: Making Memories; Rub-On: My Minds Eye; Chipboard & Softies: ki Memories; B Embellishment: making memories; Pen: Ek Success; Ribbon: Off of a wedding gift. I really do save everything!

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Dare Ya by Haley Ross
I love the new Pop Culture line from ki Memories. I love it all. The chipboard (letters & shapes), the papers (double-sided, so bright & totally coordinate with each other) and the Softies. There are also really sweet Mad-Lib style stickers that I couldn't fit onto the page but I totally love.
This is my sister who is a little shy but the funniest chick in the world (and beautiful). I couldn't wait to scrapbook these pictures. I was so glad A.She let me take them and B. They turned out so well (great lighting!).
Materials: Patterned Paper, Chipboard & Softies: ki Memories; Live Out Loud Patterned Paper: Sweetwater.

New. And too cute!

They're called Softies by ki memories. Accents & buttons. Totally cute.

Betcha' $20 I use one of these on my next layout?