Three Things : Back To Basics
Tags:As I was working on my Studio A column for the May issue of Creating Keepsakes I was thinking about my basic supplies - those things I turn to again and again and like to have in bulk. I have highlighted some of my usual favorites (pens, albums, & adhesives) in Three Things in the past.
1. Scrapbook Adhesives 3-D Foam Squares : I have found myself using these over and over the past few years. Great for adding dimension to photos and accents. I used them to pop-up the journaling blocks on the first layout below (as well as a couple of the half-circles in the third layout).
2. White Cardstock : most of the time I stick with Bazzill in both 12x12 and 8.5x11. Lily white is my favorite white but really anything with a bit of texture is what I work with most.
3. Circle Mini Brads : I tend towards silver most often with antique copper a close second.
I was also thinking a lot about the kind of layouts I want to create this year. SIMPLE + focused + creative more in their storytelling/concepts/documentation and photography rather than their craftiness.
And speaking of simple, here are three of my favorite creations from this past year:
From Creating Keepsakes Studio A in July:
Also from July Studio A (CK):
And from October Studio A (CK):
Also, a quick note of thanks for all the thoughts and prayers and well-wishes on my post yesterday. They were really appreciated.
[ Three Things is a weekly product series : check out the archives here. ]
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Ali,
Thanks for being such an inspiration! You're in my thoughts and prayers. =)
I really love that layout of Simon over the years...I may have to do something similar when my little guy is a bit older.
Jen
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I loved your October layout. The picture, the fun circles + the white alphas on white cardstock. Striking! :-)
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That half circle layout of Simon on the couch is one of my favorites of yours! So simple, but the photo is great, the colors of the circles, the story. I love it all. :)
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I remember when these were in the magazine -- actually I flagged the middle one of Simon through the years -- love it and plan to lift it! :)
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Great layouts! I especially love the one of Simon every two years. He's growing up so fast.
Your basic supplies are some of my favorites also. It'd be interesting to see what 5 supplies scrappers would choose, wouldn't it?
Sue
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These layouts are so great. (love Simon on the banquette) I don't find CC in stores so haven't seen a recent issue. Thanks for sharing them.
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those are fantastic layouts! and some of my favorite things, too.
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Simplify - my word for 2009 - these do it!! Thanks for sharing Ali
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I can't believe with another baby on the way and your own life to be getting on with you continue to inspire us through this blog! I love simplicity in my layouts as well, and totally meant to do a chronological one for each of my boys like the one you have here for Simon. It's going to be my CREATE for this week:)
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You take the most beautiful pictures of Simon, you are so very talented in many ways. I see you using 12x12 or 8 1/2 x 11 "kraft" type paper alot. It looks like it has flecks of different colors or fibers in it. What kind is it and where do you purchase it?
Thanks!
Jen
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learning lots about how to crop photos to show their faces like in the july layout. Can't wait to try one of my own. Just startine in digital scraping and trying to figure out my "style" as well. I really want to be simple, simple, simple!
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i just love your blog and evrything you do!!! this is the 1st comment i have left but i do check in on you often!!!!
i just wanted to tell you about one of my favorite things...it is Zip Dry Paper Glue..i love the stuff!!!! use it ALL the time!!!! it is made by Beacon Adhesives. beaconcreates.com is the info i found on the bottle. i am not trying to sell anything just wanted to share with all of you one thing that i found that works great!!!!!
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I'm with you on doing simpler more graphic pages this year. They're more timeless and take less time to tell the story, which is my goal.
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Ali,
Guessing you need those thoughts and prayers today as well. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm & creativity with all of us! Sending you healthful and positive thoughts!
Angela
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Oh, Ali. This makes me want to start a new page immediately. You're such an artistic inspiration. These are amazing pages. I can't say I like one over the other -- they're all lovely. Thanks for another great psot!
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Oh I just love that last layout with the circles.
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That third one w/the half circles is one of my all-time favorite layouts EVER---I remember tagging that CK page a soon as I saw it. Fun to see it's one of your favorites, and glad to see it again as a reminder to scraplift it! *smile*
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wow love those they are so simple but so beautiful.
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Just catching up on your blog today after the busy holiday season...you are certainly in the thoughts & prayers of many, including me.
I am all for the simple pages--personally, I limit how many pages I do each year and cram as much meaning as I can into them (which results in simpler techniques in the end).
Best of luck to you in the busy weeks ahead!
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I love those pages too. I wish I had your ability **sigh**. My favourite layout is the last one too. Love the colours. And my my, what can I say about the layout of Simon. So simple yet SO effective. Love that second pic of him, it makes me want to just pinch those cute cheeks, LOL. He is such a handsome boy.
My thoughts are with you again today. Praying it's all good.
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