Morning Routine Scrapbook Layout | Studio AE October 2010 Stamps

My Studio AE for Technique Tuesday membership stamps for October 2010 are some of my favorites. They are based on two of my digital products: Life Mini Line Stacks and You Mini Line Stacks.

Here's a closer look at this two-page spread. All supplies listed at end of post. Click any image to view larger.

and the other side:

And a little look at my process:

I started with the enlarged photo of Simon out in the morning fog. The photo and the piece of pattern paper are each approximately 8 inches x 10.5 inches.

Along each of the outer edges I adhered a strip of pattern paper that's about 1/8 inch wide x 10.5 inches tall. This came from the same sheet of pattern paper as the large area (great for using the pattern on the back).

Next I stamped two sentiments and a date on white cardstock.

Each of those stamped pieces is adhered to a bit of pattern paper and then finished off with a zig zag stitch.

Adhere tags on top of photos. Add a staple if you like a bit of metal. Add letter stickers, journaling, and just a bit of stitching along the outside edges.

If you're a member of Studio AE they just started a gallery for projects using these products. You can learn more about that here.

SUPPLIES
Bazzil Basics White Orange Peel Cardstock: Two Peas | Scrapbook.com
Studio AE by Technique Tuesday No Day Like Today October 2010 Stamps
American Crafts Dear Lizzy Fantastic Letter Stickers: Two Peas | Scrapbook.com
American Crafts I Do Collection Marquise Letter Stickers: Two Peas | Scrapbook.com
Tim Holtz Pine Needles Distress Ink: Two Peas | Scrapbook.com
Pink Paislee Back 2 School Pattern Paper: Two Peas | Scrapbook.com

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58 thoughts

  1. Krystal says…
    10/21/2010

    Beautiful layout, Ali. What size is this layout?

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    1. Ali says…
      10/22/2010

      It's 8.5x11 (2-pages).

  2. kari says…
    10/22/2010

    ooo* i love this Ali, the photos are so sweet and fall :D

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  3. Teri says…
    10/22/2010

    Love it. Because I do. :)

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  4. Susan says…
    10/22/2010

    Great page Ali; I've taken your idea from album organization and have incorporated all sizes of pages into a 12x12 album. Love the ease of just this one change.

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    1. Ali says…
      10/22/2010

      Thanks Susan - I love the flexibility.

  5. dawn says…
    10/22/2010

    your photos and stories are always so precious. love simon hugging anna, he's such a cool big brother. love the fog and the orange lights. love this layout also.

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  6. Lisa says…
    10/22/2010

    I bought some of these digitally a while back because I loved them so much. I remember thinking, "Man, I wish these were rubber stamps, too". Imagine my utter glee when i opened my TT box and found them inside!!! I actually gasped. Love 'em. Seriously, I love them.

    Thanks for sharing these little glimpses of your family life, Ali. That's really what it's all about.

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    1. Ali says…
      10/22/2010

      I kinda gasped when I got them too ;). I was really happy with how they turned out.

  7. HeidiY says…
    10/22/2010

    Love your layout! I love these pictures of you + your family when you're outside! Is someone taking these pictures with you in them or are you using a tripod? Thanks for all your inspiration!

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    1. Ali says…
      10/22/2010

      I took these ones. In general I really like to use the timer on my camera and use that when I want to be in the photo too. We have a tripod but I don't use it regularly.

  8. Beverly says…
    10/22/2010

    Ali...just love this two page spread and simply the amount of joy that is shared!

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  9. Madeline St Onge says…
    10/22/2010

    Love it Ali. I think it is so sweet that Anna sits with Simon and waits for the bus.
    Love the LO

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  10. deborah says…
    10/22/2010

    Looks great! Do you have trouble keeping those letter stickers on (as the page is bent from turning, etc.)? They look like rather thick stickers which look great, but I've had a hard time keeping those stickers in place. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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    1. Ali says…
      10/22/2010

      The ones from American Crafts seem to be sticking just fine. I have some older ones from Heidi Swapp that have fallen off - I actually need to go back and fix those pages (on my list of things to do).

  11. cat123 says…
    10/22/2010

    wonderful layout !!!

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  12. Alexandra says…
    10/22/2010

    I adore everything about this!!
    And I so appreciate that you showed how it all came together - thank you!!

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  13. Susie Leggett says…
    10/22/2010

    Love your layout Ali. I see some file folder tabs on your desk in the background of one of the photos. Can you tell me about those? I've been looking for some vintage or old 7 gypsies and haven't found. Thanks and have a great weekend.

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    1. Ali says…
      10/22/2010

      Hi Susie - those are from 7gypsies. I was thinking that they were remaking them but can't seem to locate them quickly online. You can contact them via their website: http://www.sevengypsies.com/

  14. {vicki} says…
    10/22/2010

    OMG Ali:

    Thanks so much for sharing this layout---I was just thinking one day this week about doing a layout about my son's routine before school!

    You are such an INSPIRATION!

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  15. jamie says…
    10/22/2010

    fun. inspiring. informative.

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  16. Brooke M says…
    10/22/2010

    beautiful layout!

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  17. Sylvia says…
    10/22/2010

    oh yes, morning routines are the best. i'm trying to get back into the swing of it with my now 11 month old...

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  18. AmberCA says…
    10/22/2010

    Beautiful page! I love the fact that you used an entire photo for the right side of your layout, it makes quite a statement!

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  19. sheri says…
    10/22/2010

    love this (and I love that it is traditional scrapbooking).

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  20. Juanita says…
    10/22/2010

    Love this layout! Thanks for sharing your process. Do you have any tips for sewing on your pages?

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    1. Ali says…
      10/22/2010

      Hi Juanita - my biggest tip is to just play :). Try stuff out, try different stitching widths, etc. I'm a totally imperfect sewing person - I like the messy look.

  21. Kim says…
    10/22/2010

    YAY!!! great to see you scrapping!! love this page.

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  22. Cindy WElch says…
    10/22/2010

    TOO CUTE. To show your layouts on your blog do you just photograph them or do you scan them and stitch them together in photoshop. I always wonder as they look great.

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    1. Ali says…
      10/22/2010

      I usually do both - for this one, because it's 8.5x11 it was easy to just scan each page and then put those two together in Photoshop. When I scan 12x12 pages I do stitch them together in Photoshop. With my camera I usually take close-up detail shots.

  23. Pam says…
    10/22/2010

    Really love this! Thanks for sharing your process...so helpful. Love all your work and ideas. You are a wonderful inspiration! Thank you!

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  24. Sarah says…
    10/22/2010

    I'm not a sewer. I went through almost an entire semester of sewing in junior high (once upon a time) before my teacher figured out that I hadn't been using a pressure foot all along; instead, I just went S-L-O-W. (She had obviously assumed that everyone had used a sewing machine before.) Looking back, it is kind of a funny story to tell. If I want a stitched look now, I use a pen. :)

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  25. tammy g says…
    10/22/2010

    So sweet of them hugging goodbye!

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