I love today's inspiration page and I hope you do, too! I broke out one of my BRAND NEW stamp sets from the upcoming Holiday Catalog, which is in the demonstrator-only preorder period right now, because I just had to use one of the stamps from the new Paisleys & Posies set. "Thankful-Grateful-Blessed" is the perfect headline! I'm looking forward to sharing the rest of the set with you very soon, but for today you'll just have to settle for a page, because this month is all about the scrapbook!
TODAY'S TIP: like doilies but don't always want a super-frou-frou or vintage look? I often use a quarter of a doily on my page. Not only is it super economical, it it usually JUST the perfect touch of lace without going overboard. Don't feel like you have to use the whole thing--a strip peeking out from behind a photo mat, or even a punched heart made out of a doily will add a feminine touch but stay modern and relevant.
This page started out as one of my Scrapbooker's One-Sheet Wonder templates and morphed from there, using up a bunch of scrap strips along the way. The One-Sheet Wonders are fantastic jumping-off points, even if you wind up using more than strictly the single sheet of 12x12 patterned paper for your 2-page layout. You can read about them here.
I hope you are enjoying this series as much as I am! I LOVE scrapbooking and I've really been looking forward to this challenge to immerse myself in it all month long. Be sure to stroll through the past several years' worth of 31 Pages in 31 Days layouts before you leave the blog today. You won't be able to resist joining the Facebook support group and diving in to get some of your own accomplished.
See you tomorrow for Day Ten (already!)
Love the sneak peek, that is the perfect stamp saying. The colors you chose today are so pretty, and I really like the stamped butterfly embellishments. August is flying by - can't believe it's day 9 already!
Posted by: Deepa M. | 08/09/2016 at 09:39 AM
I think this one is my favorite so far this year!
Posted by: Cheryl Charland | 08/09/2016 at 10:17 AM
I love these pages!!!
Posted by: Sharon Undt | 08/09/2016 at 12:05 PM
The colors are beautiful. I even like the butterfly! Honestly, I'm tired of all the butterflies, but that's just me!
Posted by: Martha Ringhauser | 08/09/2016 at 12:31 PM
Oh, How I love this page. It reminds me of a fantasy world. Far places, Mysteries. Love the colors too. I may need your help with this one, so I can have a copy. Love the butterflies.
Posted by: Karri Heinz | 08/09/2016 at 12:56 PM
I love this layout and color scheme.
Posted by: Kathy Neverman | 08/09/2016 at 01:05 PM
I really love this layout, the colors, the design and the fact that it can hold so many photos.
Posted by: Robin Goens | 08/09/2016 at 06:36 PM
Amazing color combinations.
The butterflies and doilies add the perfect touch.
And yes! That stamp is a must have.
Posted by: Paula Poindexter | 08/09/2016 at 07:54 PM
I really like this page lay out.... plus love being blessed! :)
Posted by: Barb Pohl | 08/09/2016 at 08:44 PM
Soooooo pretty! Hope my box comes soon!
Posted by: Linda | 08/10/2016 at 01:22 AM
This is just so pretty - the colours, the layout, the torn strip - all beautiful!
Posted by: Sherylee | 08/10/2016 at 04:13 AM
The butterflies are a great addition. The color scheme is perfect.
Posted by: Gail Thering | 08/10/2016 at 11:24 AM
Beautiful colors! I agree... This one is my favorite, too!
Posted by: Patricia Allison | 08/10/2016 at 03:02 PM
Lyssa, I love all of the little details you add on your layouts. The quarter doily and pearl on the butterfly make this layout something really special.
Posted by: Lynn T | 08/11/2016 at 09:48 PM
LOVE these color combinations!!! Beautiful!!!
Posted by: Denise Doan | 08/16/2016 at 10:14 PM