Hello Life.

Hellolife

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics (link to bulk option); Patterned Paper: Making Memories, Basic Grey; Circle Accents: Tim Holtz, Making Memories, K&Company; Trimmer Edging: Fiskars Pinking Blade; Pen: American Crafts; Date Stamp: Office Depot

The Story : Hello life. Hello outdoor fun. Hello Oregon Coast and the freedom to run and roam. Hello wind. Hello waves. Hello grass. Hello sand between your toes. Hello fresh air. Hello exploration. Hello cold July breeze. Hello family. Hello dogs on the beach running in the water. Hello fireworks. Hello trail. Hello snacks after a long journey on the beach. Hello clams. Hello sand in your socks. Hello silliness. Hello summer. Hello early to bed and early to rise. Hello good times and  great memories.


A couple of my favorite things occur on this layout :

(1)
handwriting directly on the photo using a Precision Pen from American Crafts - this photo was enlarged and printed here at home. Slick Writers also work great for writing on photos. I am always on the lookout for photos with spaces just waiting for stories.

(2) Repeating the same word for the beginning of each phrase in the journaling. This is a very stream-of-consciousness style writing that does not include complete senctences. By choosing one word to begin each phrase it helps me focus on what I want to say and leads my journaling in different ways than if I was just trying to write out each of the memories.


Dottedline


Dotnroller
I was looking around on Scrapbook.com this morning and found that my most favorite adhesive - the permanent Dot N Roller from Kokuyo - is now available in a 6-pack.


I first learned about this adhesive when I taught at CKU-Japan a few years back. At that time it was only available in Japan and I have a friend (hi, Ikuko) who would send me some in bulk because it quickly became my favorite.


So happy to have it easily available in the US now.

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  1. Abra Leah says…
    08/07/2008

    What a fabulous layout! It just draws you into his world. I love it. :)

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  2. Nina says…
    08/07/2008

    Love visiting your blog for inspiration and what a wonderful layout! Have a whole ton of *new* of these edge scissors (thanks to my mother-in-law) and always need new ideas on how to use them all. Thank you for the inspiration!
    Oh and congratulations on the wonderful new miracle in your lives! =)

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  3. Samara says…
    08/07/2008

    Ali, this is an awesome LO. The colors of the paper blend so nicely with your beautiful photograph. The journaling is amazing. So nice!

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  4. Kara Schwartz says…
    08/07/2008

    Hi Ali!
    My LSS owner also recommended the Kokuyo and I love it. My other one (Herma Dotto) always had problems with the dispenser. Just wanted to let you know that sb.com is SOLD OUT of the 6pack already! ;) That's what happens when you give away your secrets...we all want to be like you! Great layout!!

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  5. Alicia says…
    08/07/2008

    Hello Ali,
    First of all congrats to having another baby! I'll be having a second one in Oct!
    And hope you dont mind me asking this very basic question...I see that you use a lot of staples in your LOs from past to present. Are they just the ordinary ones we use? Any of the staples got rusty from your past LOs?
    I want to use them on transparencies and ribbons..its so convenient!
    Hope to hear from you soon and take care!!

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  6. Marilyn says…
    08/07/2008

    Hey sweet Ali,
    This is one of my favorite layout's. I actually used the repetition of the same word making a list for a ecclectic scrapbook of different shapes on a large ring. I may need 2 rings- any suggestions of how to connect the two so it looks cool? I have really stepped out of my box thanks to you. I am studying Photoshop online and slowly it makes sense. What are slick writers?????I have not seen them. How can I use your layouts of Simon who is 6 and still use them for my grown kids? My grandchildren live in Woodburn; may I borrow your beach and grassy area for a photoshoot? Thanks for sharing yourself and family with us. It gives us permission to be real with our stories and photos!
    Can't wait to see you again, let us know where you will be. Rest, drink water, exercse, eat nutritionally and take photos of your belly!
    marilyn

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  7. Jamie Wolma says…
    08/08/2008

    Hi Ali!
    Congratulations on your pregnancy! How amazing! I'm in my 11th week so you're just a week ahead of me. I'm looking so forward to keeping track of your blog throughout our pregnancies to know where you're at with everything.
    Are you doing a pregnancy album? I've been wanting to start one. I've saved every tidbit, taken lots of images, and I've journaled all along. But- I can't seem to figure out how to get my album started.
    Any ideas? I'm hoping so much that you'll be putting one together so that I can get a little inspiration. :)
    Congrats again! I'm so happy for little Simon. He's going to be an awesome big brother!

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  8. michele lee says…
    08/08/2008

    Great idea! Love the simplicity yet beauty of this LO! love how you journalled on the photo!

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  9. Phoenix Paula says…
    08/09/2008

    Just caught up on some of my fave blog-reads. CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing news! Wow. Life is miraculous.

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  10. Karen says…
    08/09/2008

    4 is such a perfect number!! I'm a little biased, since that's the # in our family. :-) CONGRATS, Ali!!

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  11. Joelle says…
    08/10/2008

    Gorgeous layout and CONGRATULATIONS on the newest little Edwards!!!

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  12. Amy says…
    08/10/2008

    Awesome layout, Ali! Your photos and journaling are always pure perfection.
    Hope you made it home safely from Provo. Was great to see you.
    Thanks for turning me on to the dot-n-roller, too! Loving it!
    Thanks for the inspiration. Get some rest, my friend.

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  13. asksmommy says…
    08/10/2008

    You so are my scapbook-hero :). Love that you share!!

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  14. O says…
    08/11/2008

    Hi Ali...love the LO and the words...the repetition of "hello". Excellent! I'm loving all the stuff you have at DD.com. I just had a bunch of 4x6's printed that I used your brushes on. I love how they turned out. And, if I say nothing more in this comment, I do have to say that I appreciate how you've made your links open with new windows instead of taking the viewer away from your page. Thanks for doing that extra step. :)

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  15. Sasha Libby says…
    08/11/2008

    I've also been writing directly on my photos lately... will have to check out this pen.

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  16. Katie Scott says…
    08/12/2008

    I love this layout & I did a scraplift of it & posted it on my blog.

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  17. Holly T says…
    08/12/2008

    Love that layout! :)
    First day of school here today....summer went by way too quickly!

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  18. Ali MacD. from Nova Scotia says…
    08/12/2008

    A stunner, Ali!! Love the writing on photo idea. Wonderful job!

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  19. christen says…
    08/20/2008

    do you use the refill, too or just the runner? looks like a great adhesive!

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