I have scrapbooked more in the first three weeks of this year than I did in the whole last half of 2010.
It's sort of scary how many layouts I have been pumping out. Part of the reason for all the layouts are the fabulous stamps that I get to play with from Technique Tuesday.
January's Studio AE stamp set is my favorite yet.
I love the circles.
I sort of have a thing for using circles on my layouts.
I incorporated lots of the circles from the set as embellishments for my layout. I stamped them on patterned paper and punched out the circles using punches and layering them for more interest.
The title was die cut using my Silhouette using the following design:
i_love_your_smile_phrase_C00594_20509
I cut the title twice, once from patterned paper and once from dark gray cardstock. The gray cardstock gives a nice shadow effect.
Here's a little closer look at the stamped circle accents.
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OTHER SUPPLIES
- Older patterned paper by My Mind's Eye
- Slit Punch by Stampin' Up
- Brads by American Crafts
- Vellum
- Circle Punches
- Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray Stamp Inks by Stampin' Up
Click HERE to learn more about the Studio AE Membership Program.
Thanks for stopping by. :)
Oh so cute! You are doing some great work, Nichol! Love how you shadowed the title-great tip for using the gray card stock. I love AE stamps-might have to try the monthly program.
Posted by: Kathy H | January 27, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Great layout! AE stamps are always cool!!! Have a great day:)
Posted by: Sandi | January 27, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Great work...as always! TFS
Posted by: scrapthat/dolly | January 27, 2011 at 08:17 AM
just beautiful, Nichol!
Posted by: Laura | January 27, 2011 at 08:58 AM
ADORABLE, ADORABLE, ADORABLE...PERFECTION ,PERFECTION,
PERFECTION IS ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT THIS ONE...
HUGS NICHOL,PRECIOUS LITTLE BOY YOU HAVE THERE...XOXO
Posted by: Terri M | January 27, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Amazing... as always! Also love your LO in the Feb. Scrapbook Trends Mag.
QUESTION: How did you learn photoshop? By playing, did you take a class? And what version do you use? Thanks for all the inspiration you give us!
-Kristin B.
Posted by: Kristin Burge | January 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM
I love it! love it.
Posted by: Amber B | January 27, 2011 at 11:24 AM
I learned by trial and error. Never taken a class although I probably should. I know there is so much more I would like to learn. I have Photoshop CS4.
Posted by: Nichol Spohr LLC | January 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Love how you did the "shadowed" title in the bright patterned paper against the clouds! Looks great! Am loving the use of stamping on the layouts - such a creative touch, especially with you doing the stamping!
And, great Ethan photos!!
Posted by: {dawn} | January 27, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Wow, you have been doing one heck of a lot of scrapbooking!!! LOVE this page. Those Ali Edwards stamps are too cute, and I like how you layered and punched the images out. Just redid our master bedroom in that teal/red combo! LOVE!
Posted by: Jaclyn Rench | January 27, 2011 at 01:11 PM
This is such a fun page! I can't wait to pull out my AE Jan stamp set now:) I can't tell you how nice and refreshing it is to see you stamping on layouts. That is what I love to do but I always seem to need better "direction." So thanks for the amazing ideas! LOVE it!
Posted by: Kimberli Sarsfield | January 27, 2011 at 02:57 PM
So cute! Love those photos - he's such a cutie! Your title is perfect!
Posted by: Kathy (krolski) | January 27, 2011 at 05:29 PM
Wonderful layout Nichol, love your shadowed title and the papers you used--so many fabulous details! Your son is adorable!
Posted by: Shirley N | January 27, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Love your LO Nichol, just received my first AE stamps so exciting. Thanks for all your inspiration x
Posted by: Cheryl | January 28, 2011 at 06:06 AM
Love your page Nichol!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | January 28, 2011 at 06:50 AM
This is better than being a kid at Christmas!!! I've been away for a bit and seeing all these layouts at one sitting is awesome!!!!
This layout is STUNNING! Those colors are the greatest together, the stamp use perfection and that cutie pie...what can I say....A-dor-a-ble!!!
Posted by: Michelle Liimatainen | January 28, 2011 at 11:08 AM
getting a breather now that those HA flowers are all sewn and making CHA brighter? ;)
Posted by: Nichol Spohr LLC | January 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM
ENJOY those AE stamps. :)
Posted by: Nichol Spohr LLC | January 29, 2011 at 11:19 AM
thanks kimberli!
Posted by: Nichol Spohr LLC | January 29, 2011 at 11:35 AM