Next to last day of August already! Crazy, huh? It makes me laugh now that I actually planned my ambitious annual scrapoboking blog series for August, "because it's always so slow." THIS August was anything but! I hope you've enjoyed the series and maybe even had a chance to participate by carving out a little time to work on your own family's pages.
This is the historic last spread for Scrapbooking Summer School 2013. For the last four weeks we have had a ball on Thursday nights at my former team member Jane's lovely home, scrapping away. Others are participating via mail, receiving each week's kits in a package to assemble at home. It was a TON of work, but oh so fun! And I'm delighted that so many of the participants made (or will make) their goal of 31 Pages in 31 Days.
This nautical-themed back to school page looks complicated but is actually really easy. We started with Just Add Cake Designer Series Papers for the background and red mats (I know it looks really orange in the photos, but trust me, it's red!), then used scrap strips of Whisper White cardstock to frame them out. Accents of Not Quite Navy cardstock punch with the Modern Label Punch, and Bashful Blue buttons from the Clearance Rack, made the most of our numbered headline. I stamped those in Smoky Slate and punched them out with the 1.25 inch circle punch, matted on more of the red paper with the 1 3/8 inch circle punch. We curled twine loosely amongst the punches to help foster the shipboard feel.
The cute embellishment on the left hand page came from the Spread the Joy stamp set, punched with the 1.75 inch circle punch and matted with a Smoky Slate 2.5 inch circle punch that I used the Essentials Piercing Template, Stampin' Mat and Paper Piercer on. It's all in the details! The only maritime-specific thing about the page is the little round stamp, but the colors, embellishments and details all contribute to the nautical feel.
Have you entered to win the amazing blog candy for the week yet? You should! Go do it right now before you forget, and then I'll see you tomorrow for the final day of 31 Pages in 31 Days!
I am impressed how the Modern Label Punch is an accent. I wouldn't have thought to use it as such. Thanks for a month's worth of inspiration. It has truly motivated me...and given me something new to pursue & love. I am truly grateful for your challenge!
Posted by: Kristine John | 08/30/2013 at 08:01 AM
I really like how the whisper white frames pull the two pages together. This is a great layout. August has been extremely busy for our family as well and I need to set aside some time to scrapbook.
Posted by: Amy Stewart | 08/30/2013 at 10:50 AM
I can't believe tomorrow will be Day 31...it went by so fast...
Posted by: Pam P | 08/30/2013 at 08:36 PM
Lyssa,
Thanks so much for all the great ideas and classes this past month. All the ladies in our class have been fantastic and you are so talented, creative and inspiring!
Posted by: Cheryl Tumbarello | 08/30/2013 at 11:35 PM
The Just Add Cake dsp makes a great scrapbook base. I like how you matched the circle shapes with the numbers and used the modern label punch as a layer. You've been busy!!
Posted by: Debbie Flattum | 08/31/2013 at 02:50 AM
I love how you used the modern label punch!! So many ideas. Thank you so very much!!
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | 08/31/2013 at 02:10 PM