Showing posts with label Follow-up Friday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Follow-up Friday. Show all posts

Friday, April 25, 2014

Follow Up Friday: Ariana Gets a Boost!

I posted photos of my Ariana layout for the Paper Trail blog hop on April first.  You can find that post here.  

Now there are two trains of thought for those of us who create layouts for classes.  One thought is that it should always include photos.  The other, of course is that it doesn't need to or actually should not.  I follow the second train of thought for two reasons.  First is that I don't want to put an idea in anyone's head as to what type of photos should go on any page.  Sometimes when I see something I tend to think that's the way it should be.  The second reason I don't put photos on my classroom pages is even more basic.  I really don't take that many photos.  

But today I thought I would revisit my Ariana pages with photos and include the second layout as well. 

Here is the original layout:




And here is my second layout using more of the same Ariana paper pack and complements:


 
  

I still don't take enough photos.  These are photos I "stole" off my daughters' Facebook pages.  I've come to find out that with the popularity of Instagram there are not as many photos accessible right from FB.  This caused me to download the Instagram app.  I immediately became frustrated and confused and feel like a sitcom Mom who has to ask her kids all about technology. 

And I used to feel so smart...

Friday, March 14, 2014

Follow-up Friday: The Close To My Heart Ruler

Today I am sharing the projects I started on Monday with the Close To My Heart ruler.  If you missed Monday's blog it's right here:  Must Have Monday: The Close To My Heart Ruler.

First is the layout:
I began by showing you how to use the ruler to get perfect placement of the kraft strip.  Once that was attached I was able to place the remaining papers easily using it as my guide.
Once I got to the business of adding a title, I used my ruler again to ensure my title was straight by lining up the grid marks on the ruler with the glitter tape  below the words.  I simply then attached my letters right against the edge of the ruler. 
Using the same measurement on the grid lines, the words flowed easily across the second page in perfect alignment. 
The argyle I made using the stitch guide became the background in this 5x7" card.  I used the stitch guide again to make the stitching around the top, bottom & right edges.  

I absolutely love when the tools I have make crafting so easy and puts an end to so much frustration!  Remember, you can purchase your own ruler at my CTMH website, here.

Supplies used in these projects:
X7177B - Skylark Paper Pack
X7177C -  Skylark Complements
Z3000 - Skylark Assortment
Z1947 - Skylark Picture My Life program
Z1864 - Slate Striped Twist Ties
Z1853 -  Aqua Dots
Z1918 - Shimmer Trim - Teal
C1537 - Honeycomb My Acrylix Stamp Set
Z2195 - Lagoon Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2160 - Twilight Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2153 - Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2103 - Bamboo Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2118 - Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
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