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08/04/2021

31 Pages in 31 Days: life is beautiful Day Four

Welcome back to 31 Pages in 31 Days! Excited to have you along for the annual challenge. Every year in August I do "immersion scrapbooking," which is basically leaving a mess out for a month while I plow through as many pages as I can. I don't feel guilty about the mess or the time because on the 31st it all gets packed up! Try it with me and see what you can get accomplished in just 31 days!

Today's inspiration pages didn't photograph well--too much going on, I guess! My poor camera didn't know where to focus. This spread has tons of texture and lots of BLING! but still manages to be soft and reflective at the same time.

The fun Memories & More card pack helped these pages along. I love that M&M cards are either 3x4 or 4 x 6, so they fit together like a puzzle on a 12x12 page. You can stamp on them, die cut them, punch them, or even tear them, like I did for the key pattern border (then using the rest of the white strip to make a little torn pocket edge on the next page).

My favorite thing about this spread is the Be Dazzling silver glittered cardstock, because it is FREE right now! During Sale-A-Bration, ongoing as I write this post, you can get a free 6x6 pack of Be Dazzling with any $50 order--no limits. Click here to view all the freebie choices!

My ladies are sooo enjoying these pages, part of Scrapbooking Summer School 2021. I had to close registration early because we had a record number of participants! If you missed us this year, please let me know if you'd be interested in a possible second session in September.

See you tomorrow for more 31 Pages in 31 Days! If you're playing along, be sure to markyour layouts #31pagesin31days and tag @songomyheartstampers so I get to see it!

And leave me a comment on this post if you'd like to WIN A PACK of the Be Dazzling papers totally free! Winner will be drawn at random from all U.S. entries. Good luck!

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07/12/2021

Scrapbooking Summer School 2021 FULL & CLOSED, sorry!

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PLEASE NOTE: The 2021 class is FULL. Please contact Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com if you are interested in a possible second session. **********************

Ready to get some scrapbooking accomplished? Past participants have returned year after year for the great layouts and exclusive methods presented in this online class! You won't believe what you can get accomplished in just two weeks!

The intensive class kits arriving at your house during Scrapbooking Summer School© will be jam-packed with fresh design ideas! All papers, die-cuts, punched pieces and embellishments are included. Everything is pre-cut, punched and packaged for each page. Follow my samples closely, or improvise and make it your own!

Want to see samples of past years' pages? Click on the Scrapbooking Summer School© blog category and ENJOY! Scrapbooking is my passion. Every year in August I run a blog series entirely for scrapbookers, called 31 Pages in 31 Days. There are hundreds of pages for your inspiration!

Here's what you can expect when you take this 2-week 2021 Scrapbooking Summer School session with me!

"Class" runs August 2nd-16th, 2021 (but you can work at your own pace!)
everything needed make 12 spreads (24 pages) plus optional "homework assignments"
professionally designed, colorful, highly-embellished spreads--no skimping!
emphasis on multi-photo layouts rather than impractical "single-photo" pages
Private Facebook group just for classmates to share their versions and tips with each other
access to My Layout Library to print FREE Scrapbooker's One-Sheet Wonders & resources
uses all the latest in coordinating papercrafting products and patterns from Stampin’ Up!
versatile pages covering a wide variety of occasions, including birthdays, seasons, events and everyday
methods and techniques to help you continue to progress on other albums, too
veteran instructor with a professional background in graphic design & layout
accomplish significant progress in preserving your family memories!

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PLEASE NOTE: The 2021 class is FULL. Please contact Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com if you are interested in a possible second session. **********************

I hope you will read these exciting details and decide to join us! This class series has gotten RAVE reviews every year. Everyone loves the BOOST they get in productivity and motivation that lasts for months to come.

PLEASE NOTE: The 2021 class is FULL. Please contact Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com if you are interested in a possible second session. **********************
COST is $75 and includes shipping and tax. An invoice will arrive via PayPal.
DEADLINE to register is July 26th, 2021
There are no refunds after August 1st.
U.S. participants only, sorry!
BEGIN REGISTRATION HERE: CLOSED
Questions? Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

Feel free to pass the word along to your friends and plan to get together to work on your packets--how fun would that be?

Let's do this! You deserve the mojo and motivation to get back into the hobby you love so much.

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07/03/2021

What I made with my July 2021 Suite Sampler Box!

Wondering if my monthly goodie boxes are for you? Don't take my word for it--my happy subscribers will tell you themselves!

"Every month it is still like Christmas when we open our Suite Sampler boxes. We have always been thrilled with each one. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into creating these magical packages for us!!"--Sharon S

"I received my package and I was so pleased. Beautifully packaged and full of great things. I don't know how you do it! I know that the packaging alone takes you tons of time. I loved it." --Marti C

"I was so excited to look through and see all the new and exciting items to play with in the coming weeks. I'm already planning some time this weekend to begin a few new projects. I am so excited about the items in my box!! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to try out some things that I might never have tried before. I love dreaming of all the fun I'm going to have." --Mary F

"Just received the August box today when I got home from work. And I'm going to have to say this is any indication of what you are sending out then sign me up for the next box please! This is a really diverse sample box and you did an awesome job." --Nilda R

"Thank you for your creativity, business sense, and drive to envision, orchestrate, and produce such a valuable crafting kit every month. I have been a subscriber from the beginning and love every kit I have received." --Jennifer B

Isn't it time to check out a Suite Sampler subscription for yourself?

It's the best $29 you'll ever spend on craft supplies--I guarantee it!

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04/20/2021

Beautiful World masculine travel and graduation cards and pages

Saying goodbye to some favorite stamps off the Stampin' Up Retirement List, and Beautiful World had to be among those! Love this set for making masculine, travel and graduation cards. Here's a few of my top designs with this suite, which retires permanently on May 3rd, 2021.

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Stick around for more Retirement List posts this week showcasing my favorites out of the sets that are leaving us to make room for the new catalog! If you do not have a Stampin' Up demonstrator, I'd love to be yours. Email me to get a free catalog today! Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

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08/24/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 24

Wow! I can't believe it's time to post the last Scrapbooking Summer School project for 2017! My class participants have been getting a package a week for the past four weeks, containing kits for three double-page layouts and one single. By the end of the month, if they completed the kits and the three homework challenges, they will have met the 31 Pages in 31 Days challenge. It's a VERY fun way to play along, and I hope you'll consider joining the "student" roster next year!

Each student got their own pack of Memories & More pocket-style cards, and we've had so much fun learning ways to use them on traditional 12x12 scrapbooking. They make fantastic photos mats and enough journalling boxes to make an entire album's worth. But this spread has got to be one of the most out-of-the-box ways we've used them yet. It reminds me of the 80's!

One of the things we learned to do was cut or punch out elements from the Memories & More cards. That's how we layered them for this fun, dimensional page title. Also, if using the cards as photo mats, you can punch or trim out useful bits from the interior of the mat, where the photo will cover it, and use those bits to carry the pattern over to other parts of the page.

But the best part about using the Memories & More packs is that you get a LOT of patterns in one convenient format--WAY more than you'd get buying a pack of double-sided Designer Series Paper for the same price. So for those of you who don't like to keep reusing the same papers in your albums, or let them go to waste, the M&M packs are going to be really fun and economical.

Need supplies? Click to Shop with Lyssa!

Perfect Days Card Pack	Basic Black 12" X 12" Card Stock	2016-2018 In Color 12" X 12" Cardstock
Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Glue Dots	Stampin' Trimmer
Glitter Enamel Dots	Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon	Bermuda Bay 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon

That wraps up Day 24! I will see you back here tomorrow for a fun Back to School layout for Day 25. Don't forget to leave comments on any official 31 Pages in 31 Days post to enter to win the complete set of all the pages we made in Scrapbooking Summer School. What a gigantic boost that will be to someone's albums!

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08/23/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 23

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in for Day 23 of 31 Pages in 31 Days! I can't believe I haven't missed a day yet!! How are you doing on your goal? If you're playing along, leave a comment or ask to join the Facebook challenge support group. People are posting AMAZING things there! I've gotten a bunch of ideas stashed for my next round of immersion scrapping.

Today's inspiration page a sweet anniversary page with the irresistible Daisy Punch. I just can't get enough of that flower!

The measurements for this layout are SO easy, I just have to share. Cut a sheet of 8.5x11 in quarters. Arrange three of the pieces as shown above, and cut the fourth in half to make the two smaller mats. Voila! Nearly-instant layout.

I used quite a few different products on this page, when all was said and done. Here's a complete supply list:

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That's it from me today--it's the first day of school for us! Although we might put off the traditional front-porch pictures until the chickenpox scabs are totally off! I was so proud of the way my kids handled themselves through this unexpected epidemic. MOMMY may have felt like throwing a fit, but the kids never did, even though it effectively ruined their last three weeks of summer. Ah, well. We all lived, including me!

Have a fantastic day, friend! Thanks for making Song of My Heart a part of it.

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08/22/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 22

I don't know if you are playing favorites this month, but I am! Today's inspiration page for #31pagesin31days is one of the best layouts I've discovered yet, for using the Memories & More pocket-style cards in traditional 12x12 scrapbook layouts. See what you think! Could you make this one work?

I made a sketch for this one so you can deconstruct it and see how easy it will be to make. I used six 3x4 cards and two 4x6 cards from the Color Theory Memories & More card pack, and two 6x6 sheets from the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack. Love how it all coordinates flawlessly!

Left page above (basic sketch); right page below (sketch turned 90 degrees)

I think the deck is stacked in favor of this spread regardless of the layout, just because fall is my favorite season! What's yours? Can you adapt this sketch to make some pages about it? Don't forget to throw in some pages about the little things as you're celebrating the big things.

Make this layout at home! Here's what you'll need to gather:

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Neutrals Best 12" X 12" Cardstock Pack	Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack	Color Theory Card Pack
Glitter Enamel Dots	Crushed Curry Solid Baker’s Twine	Glue Dots
Old Olive 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon	Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon	Linen Thread
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Stampin' Dimensionals

I hope you're enjoying all the inspiration this month! I sure am enjoying the excuse to focus on what got me into papercrafting to begin with.

Happy stampin' and scrappin'!

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08/21/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 21

If you're just joining us, welcome to Day Seven of my annual scrapbooking challenge, 31 Pages in 31 Days. This one-of-a-kind blog series has been going on for many years now! You can view hundreds of past years' worth of pages here. Read about immersion scrapping and why it works here. Ready to play, or just want to see what everyone else is doing? Join the Facebook challenge support group here.

I hope you'll play along if you can, and if you can't, pin the sketches, color combos, embellishment details and whatever else caught your eye and save the inspiration for later.

Today's inspiration pages are a quilt-inspired bonanza of patterns from the Whole Lotta Lovely and Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper packs. Some of the patterns are a bit much in a full sheet of 12x12, but they pair together so perfectly, it's easy to make a "random" page that actually color-coordinates quite well.

Ha ha! I just noticed how much higher the left-hand page is than the right. Hmmm.... I will have to see if I can get that moved down. Probably once it's in the album not a soul in the world would notice except me. But it would bother me every time I looked at it!

The borders are simple. Just punch out 2 circles (I used a 1.5 inch punch) from each pattern of paper, and slice in half. Use the four halves to decorate the top and bottom edge of an 8.5 square mat. The title is from the Happy Celebrations stamp set and could be colored in, if desired. I'll wait to see what color I can draw out from the photos.

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Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper	Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper	Happy Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set
Hearts & Stars Elements	Classic Label Punch	Glitter Enamel Dots
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad	Crushed Curry Solid Baker’S Twine	1-1/2" Circle Punch
Perfect Days Card Pack	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Subtles Best 12" X 12" Cardstock Pack

Thanks for joining us for today's page, and don't forget to be leaving comments on every official 2017 31 Pages in 31 Days post, for a chance to win the entire selection of sample pages from this year's Scrapbooking Summer School class series. Imagine, 28 professionally-designed and executed layouts instantly ready to add photos and slip into albums!

See you tomorrow for Day 22!

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08/20/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 20

How can it be August 20th already? Wow! Is it just me or did summer kick into hyperdrive for the last couple of weeks? Welcome to Day Twenty of 31 Pages in 31 days, my (you guessed it!) 31-day-straight challenge to produce one scrapbook page per day. I've actually more than beat my goal if you count double-page spreads! But I'm still going to share an inspiration page every day to cheer you on to the finish.

Today's inspiration page is one I made with pieces from the homework packet my Scrapbooking Summer School participants got for Week Two. They can do anything they want with the contents of the envelope and the goal is to use as many of the pieces as possible.

I used the fun, vintage-inspired Guy Greetings stamp set to create some masculine patterns on scrap cardstock strips. They were all eleven inches long, so I just kept adding strips until I had the full 11x11 background in place.

The hats stamp in this set is all one piece, with the hats arranged in a strict grid of rows. I think it's more fun to have the hats appear to have been tossed in the air, so I cut the stamp apart into the six individual hats. Did you know you can do that?

That's it from me today. Fifteen-year-old Dan still has the chickenpox, so we're binge-watching Star Trek: the Next Generation together. I know it won't be very long before he's not home for me to baby any more, so I'm trying to remind myself of that when the to-do list is hollering at me. I want him to remember a mom who thought he was more important than whatever I hoped to cross off today.

Make it so, Number One.

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08/17/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 17

Are we having fun yet? We sure are! Welcome to the 2017 edition of 31 Pages in 31 Days, my annual scrapbooking challenge and blog series. Today is Day Seventeen and the inspiration page is a yummy combo of Sweet Sugarplum, Bermuda Bay and Smoky Slate.

I used sequins and washi tape from an old Paper Pumpkin kit (don't forget about the 50% off sale for new subscribers!) inside a Clear Envelope for the fun little shaker element. The foil-printed acetate window sheets (one in the shaker, and two covering Sweet Sugarplum mats) and the silver foil stickers are from the Perfect Days Memories & More card pack.

Some unexpected fun! Have you ever put an interactive element on one of your pages? What a fun way to use sequins!

See you tomorrow for Day 18! Thanks for stopping by.

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08/16/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 16

Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in for Day 16 of 31 Pages in 31 Days! I can't believe I haven't missed a day yet!! How are you doing on your goal? If you're playing along, leave a comment or ask to join the Facebook challenge support group. People are posting AMAZING things there! I especially love when people post their versions of the inspiration page of the day. So fun to see everyone making it their own.

Today's pages are courtesy of the gorgeous new Color Theory papers and card pack once again. I just love that blossoming branch image, and it's perfect with the ombre tones. I used a LOT of Glitter Enamel dots on these pages, but the effect is spectacular, in person!

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Color Theory Card Pack NEW	Glitter Enamel Dots NEW	Decorative Ribbon NEW Border Punch
Crushed Curry Solid Baker’s Twine	Rose Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Whisper White 12"X12" Card Stock	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	Banner Triple Punch

That's it from me today. I overdid it the last two days and am paying for it! We're still dealing with the chickenpox here, too. It's been one of those "oh brother" days where you just look at all the stuff that needs to be done, and turn and walk out of the room.

If I continue typing much longer, I will get all whiny. So I'll do everyone a favor and get off the internet and go scrapbook : ) It's a fabulous mood enhancer, eh? That alone is reason enough to carve out a little creative time for yourself!

See you tomorrow for Day 17!

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08/15/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 15

I know it's August, by many of us are scrapbooking winter and Christmas photos from years back. Today's inspiration page is a winter layout celebrating snow! I love how the Color Theory papers work with the crisp white to create a deliciously cool spread.

This is another page where the amazing color coordination of Stampin' Up just can't be beat. Everything matches perfectly, even the difficult ombre tones and even the Glitter Enamel Dots. I love not having to hunt to try to find matching shades. Blues can be so tricky together.

left page above, right page below

This is one of the spreads in the Week Three class kit my Scrapbooking Summer School participants are receiving. They are doing so well! It's hard to keep up, but they are determined to do it. The Color Theory Memories & More cards (designed for pocket-style scrapbooking but useful for any kind of project, really) are helping make quick and easy page themes, too.

Excited to make this spread for your little snowmen? Here's a complete supply list:

Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock	Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack	Color Theory Card Pack
Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Marina Mist 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Glitter Enamel Dots	Stampin' Trimmer	Stampin' Dimensionals

Thank so much for stopping by Song of My Heart Stampers today! Traditional scrapbooking is alive and well... and the immersion method of concentrating on it for one month out of the year is working for a lot of people who can't find a way to fit crafting into a weekly or monthly format.

Whatever gets those pictures off the memory card and into the albums, right? Best wishes on that rewarding, creative, never-quite-finished journey.

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08/14/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 14

Hey everybody! Happy Monday and happy Day 14 of 31 Pages in 31 Days! Today's inspiration layout is a two-page spread with a bold design of mixed geometric patterns and and in-your-face color scheme of red, black, white and pale aqua.

The pinwheel layout is one of my faves and you'll see it on at least one layout every year during 31 Pages in 31 Days. It's made of four 4x6 cards or paper pieces (per page), forming a square, and you fill in the center with another small square. This spread is my favorite version of it from last year's Scrapbooking Summer School.

left page above, right page below

The Memories & More card pack I've been using is really stretching to an amazing number of spreads. I hadn't used much of the accessories yet, just the cards, but for this page I used the sheet of silver foil stickers to add silver accents, hearts and border strips. Pretty! All I had to do was add in some textile (black Shimmer Ribbon) and sprinkle some rhinestones around.

Make these pages at home! Here's what you'll need to order:

Perfect Days Memories & More Card Pack	Brights Best 12" X 12" Cardstock Asst. Pack	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon	Rhinestone Basic Jewels adhesive
Glitter Enamel Dots	Stampin' Trimmer	Stampin' Dimensionals

See you tomorrow for Day 15 and the halfway point of our month-long blog series. Don't forget to leave a comment each day on any of the official 31 Pages in 31 Days 2017 posts, to be entered to win a complete set of the 28 pages we're making this month in my Scrapbooking Summer School. And please like, pin and share with your friends! Thanks!

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08/10/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 10

Wow, hard to believe we're ten days into August already! My handsome history professor and kids are not thrilled about that... Mike has to be back next Monday and the kids start the middle of the week after that. We've had a really weird summer and I'm not sorry about returning to a schedule, though! I suspect I'm not alone in being ready for a little more structure in my day.

Wherever you are in the mix, enjoy Day Ten of 31 Pages in 31 Days! I chose the Coffee Cup Framelits and Coffee Break patterned paper pack to build this double-page spread for Scrapbooking Summer School. It's a reminder to take some photos of the everyday events, too... trips to the coffee shop, stuff you see on your walk, feeding the ducks. It's kind of fun documenting what you're into in the moment--a favorite kind of tea or how you like your coffee.

Love those patterns! I especially like how they can be coffee-tea-related OR just masculine designs, depending on which side you choose. These are well-designed packs this year.

If you need scrapbooking supplies, I'd love it if you'd shop with me! Here's the supply list for this page. Click any link to go to my Stampin' Up store and browse. Product List

Coffee Cups Framelits Dies	Coffee Break Designer Series Paper	Coffee Café Photopolymer Bundle w/set
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad	Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Big Shot Platform w/ adapter
Perfect Days Card Pack	Linen Thread	Corrugated Elements

The color-coordination that Stampin' Up is famous for works so well on this page, with the papers exactly matching the cards I used from the Perfect Days Memories & More pack. I love it when stuff matches! It just looks so much more professional and intentional.

So are you going to make a page about ordinary things, like a visit to the corner coffee shop? Go for it! It's all part of what makes up a life well lived. This past year has made me appreciate the simple pleasure of just being out and about in the neighborhood. What fun to look back in years to come and remember how good it was to walk in, bit hit by those wonderful smells, and be welcomed by name.

See you tomorrow for Day 11! Are you telling your friends about Song of My Heart? I hope you will! Scrapbooking is always more fun together.

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08/08/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 8

Hey scrappers! Thanks for joining me again today for Day Eight of 31 Pages in 31 Days! I've set the annual challenge to create a scrapbook spread or single-page layout every day in August 2017.

Today's inspiration page is one I created for Week Two of Scrapbooking Summer School. Read the details on my annual class series here. It's too late to register for this year, but I hope you'll participate next year!

This spread has a little hippie, flower-child vibe to it with the large-petaled flower and the fun, laid back color scheme. The base pages are Sahara Sand, with a mat of Emerald Envy. The other colors are Soft Sky, Whisper White, Basic Black, and Lemon-Lime Twist. I never would have paired all those together, but the Perfect Days Memories & More card pack made me do it : ) and it's fun!

Suggested Stampin' Up Color Combination:

Tip: not crazy about some of the card designs? Punch out elements to use to accent pages, or borders to add emphasis to photos. I'm not into pocket-style scrapbooking, but I sure am enjoying the card collections for use on traditional 12x12 pages.

Want to make these pages at home? Here's what you'll need to gather:

Subtles Best 12" X 12" Cardstock Pack	Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Perfect Days Card Pack	Stampin' Dimensionals	Glue Dots
Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" Ombre Ribbon	Pool Party Solid Baker’S Twine	Glitter Enamel Dots

That's it from me today. We are right in the middle of chicken pox at our house, and there's lots of comforting and commiserating to be done. We have Kindles and Nooks and the X-Box and VidAngel, but sometimes you just need Mom to come and watch a movie with you, ya know?

So thankful that being a Stampin' Up demonstrator is my full-time job, and work from home and be there for my kids when they need it. If you ever want to talk about joining up just for fun or starting your journey as a professional papercrafter, I'm happy to chat any time! Because sometimes you just need a Lyssa to talk things through, ya know? : ) Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

See you tomorrow for Day 9!

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08/07/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 7

if you're just joining us, welcome to Day Seven of my annual scrapbooking challenge, 31 Pages in 31 Days. This one-of-a-kind blog series has been going on for many years now! You can view hundreds of past years' worth of pages here. Read about immersion scrapping and why it works here. Ready to play, or just want to see what everyone else is doing? Join the Facebook challenge support group here.

I hope you'll play along if you can, and if you can't, pin the sketches, color combos, embellishment details and whatever else caught your eye and save the inspiration for later.

A little apology for the photos today--my camera was going NUTSO trying to focus on all the different patterns!

Today's inspiration page is based on a very adaptable sketch (below). I made mine using the Perfect Days Memories & More card collection from Stampin' Up, but you can sub in any 3x4 cardstock or patterned paper pieces.

Cool tip: The sketch can be rotated in any direction and it still works!

Right page above, left page below (sketch rotated 90 degrees)

These pages were a breeze with the Memories & More card packs. It would have cost a LOT more to get paper in all these different patterns, use small amounts of each piece, and then have lots of leftovers to try to use up. I love how the Memories & More packs give me so many more coordinating patterns, but in card-sized chunks, so that I'm not using the same patterns on page after page. Boring!!

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Product List

Subtles Best 12" X 12" Cardstock Pack	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Perfect Days Memories & More Card Pack
Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon	Silver 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon	Silver Mini Sequin Trim
Glitter Enamel Dots Embellishments	Twine Baker's Whisper White	Pool Party Solid Baker’s Twine
Mini Glue Dots Lyssa's fave adhesive	personal Stampin' Trimmer	Hearts & Stars Wood Elements

Some close-ups here so my Scrapbooking Summer School participants can see how I did the embellishments....

There we go! Day Seven is in the bag. Join us tomorrow for Day Eight and a fun, flower-child inspired layout!

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What would that do to boost your mojo? WOW!

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08/06/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 6

Hey scrappers! Ready for today's inspiration layout? Today I have a single page that was part of the Week One homework challenge for my Scrapbooking Summer School participants. The homework for this class series is optional, but if they complete all of them, they'll automatically meet the 31 Pages in 31 Days challenge. So this is one instance where nobody lets their homework pile up! We have too much work to do this month!

The homework challenge packet contained six Memories & More cards, all black and white, and some white ribbon. They could add anything they wanted to, and pair them with any color under the sun, but had to use as many of the pieces as possible.

I paired mine with Powder Pink, some of the new Shimmer Ribbon, and the new Daisy Punch. Ooh and some lettering cut from my hoard of Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper! I miss that color.

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2017-2019 In Color 12" X 12" Cardstock	Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper 12x12 Stack	Powder Pink 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Perfect Days Memories & More	NEW!!! Daisy Punch

This page makes me want to cry! We just painted over my daughter's room last week, covering up pink with white daisies that I stamped on the walls when she was just a baby.

She LOVES her new room (light aqua walls with hot pink sequined curtains and turquoise chevron bedding!) but it was HARD for me to run the roller over that last chunk of wall and cover up the daisies forever. How my hand hesitated at the last stroke of the brush! I wouldn't trade who she is now for anything, but oh, my darling pink cupcake of a baby girl... there was never anything half so precious as you.

And that, my friends, is why we scrapbook.

I hope if you've stopped, you'll start again. I hope if you're discouraged, you'll take heart. I hope if you've never tried it, you'll take up the torch. I know it costs money and takes time and messes up your space. It's worth it.

Even when it makes you cry.

Until tomorrow!

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08/04/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 4

It's summer time and the scrapbookin' is easy! Well, it is when you're using Stampin' Up's new Memories & More card collections, like I did on today's inspiration pages. Welcome to Day Four of 31 Pages in 31 Days!

I am crazy for the new Color Theory suite in the new 2017-18 Idea Book & Catalog, so it was a no-brainer to choose the Color Theory M&M pack when planning out Scrapbooking Summer School this year. Our first spread with it is this bright and cheerful Bring on the Sunshine double-page layout.

We added some Glitter Enamel Dots and some Swirly Scribbles die cuts and the page is done! Below is our complete supply list: you can see how short it is when you use the inclusive Memories & More packs. This page only takes a couple of minutes to pull together, depending on how many swirly die-cuts you want to use as page accents.

See you tomorrow for Day Five of 31 Pages in 31 Days! If you're not familiar with my annual blog series on immersion-style scrapbooking, click here to read how it all got started.

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Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Color Theory Memories & More Pack
Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad	Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies	Swirly Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set
Glitter Enamel Dots	Stampin' Trimmer	Stampin' Dimensionals

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08/03/2017

31 Pages in 31 Days 2017: Day 3

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Day Three of 31 Pages in 31 Days! How are you doing on the challenge? Have you started? Still on the fence? Maybe today's post will help you get back on track.

Today's inspiration page is a double layout we're making this week in Scrapbooking Summer School, featuring Stampin' Up's new line of pocket-page scrapbook products, Memories & More. if you're a fan of that style of scrapbooking made popular by Project Life, you'll love the new line, with Stampin' Up's exclusive colors and artwork. I don't do pocket-style scrapping, but I enjoy the card collections and accessories for use on traditional 12x12 pages.

I chose the Perfect Day Memories & More pack and selected all cards with Emerald Envy as the main color. Then I added two 8.5 square mats of Berry Burst cardstock to each Whisper White background page, so make the cards really POP. Emerald Envy and Berry Burst are from the current In Colors Collection.

left page above, right page below

Layouts made with these cards are very versatile because you just use however many spaces you need as mats for the photos, and leave the rest plain, and it looks great. Plus, all the patterns are designed to coordinate, so you're not wasting a lot of time trying to pull together patterned papers.

Couldn't resist the famous Daisy Punch on this layout! Here's what else I used for these pages: honestly, not much! The card packs are SO inclusive, with die-cuts and stickers, I didn't need to add a lot of extras to this spread. Love that!

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Whisper White 12" X 12" Card Stock	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Memories & More Perfect Days Card Pack
Berry Burst 1/2" Woven Ribbon	Gold Faceted Gems	Gold Metallic Thread or Twine
NEW!!! Daisy Punch	2" Circle Punch	Stampin' Trimmer

We really are off to a grand start on the 31 Pages in 31 Days challenge support group--I hope you'll join us! Tuesday's layout (Day One) was a smashing success, with five scrapbookers making use of the layout sketch on the very same day. Each one was different and adorable. FUN! More sketches on the way!!

Thanks for popping in to check out Day Three! I hope you'll share this link with all your scrapbooky friends, and plan to visit again tomorrow and every day in August 2017 as we work towards our goal of completing a page per day and getting those albums filled.

See you tomorrow!

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