Three Things : Back To Basics
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. ]
gorgeous LOs Ali!!!love them all :)
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I'm so glad you posted about "back to basics". This is exactly where I am right now, getting back to the basics and getting our stories documented. Thanks!
Dana in TN
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I especially love the 2nd layout, but all three are fantastic. Just read your last post about your health and you are in my thoughts and I wish you a healthy 2009.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Positive energy. Positive energy. Positive energy.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Your layouts are gorgeous! As always, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest a little before your wee one arrives.
Peace. Susan
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I've been meaning to leave a comment, but I've been too shy. But, I am stepping up to the plate. This year is definitely going to be different for me. I'm taking on many challenges. A couple of them, I'm getting help from you, which I am so thankful that you share so much with us. I'm looking forward to this new year, and being able to take on these creative challenges. Much love to you and your family, as always!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Ali... I love you! I seriously love you!! I have been so "Craftiness" driven that I have lost my love for preserving memories.. I also resolved to get back to basics this year and focus more on the story and pictures than the "art" of it all. thank you for helping me resolve that is the right path.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I reeeally want to get into the "swing of things" with scrapbooking looking at your layouts. They are just so very inspiring to me!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I loved these layouts Ali :)
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Love the "BACK THEN" layout!
I hope all turns out ok with the mole situation. We all need reminders not to take life for granted.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Ali- it's funny you picked those three b/c I have those tagged as my favorites of yours from last year. LOVED them.
Thinking of you!
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Hi Ali, I just stumbled across your blog, beautiful! Good energies coming from here! Can I add the word nutmeg to your list? Is just so exotic and I'm still craving egg nog even though they've already removed it from the shelves!
I'm currently working on a dancing cats childrens book and have just recently started a blog of my own, glad to have found you and will definitely continue to follow your inspiring posts!
cheers,
Jamie
Sign in or sign up to comment.
July Studio A - I scraplifted this design for my son, who was born in '02. It's one of my most favorite layouts, to see my little guy growing up across a 2 page spread! You are such an inspiration. Love your stuff.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Thank you for all your inspiration and creativity you are showing us every day, Ali.
You've totally changed my point of view on the whole scrapbook thing. NOW I'm able to document those everyday little moments. THANK YOU!!!
I wanted to buy some of your books, but everything is sold out! I ordered your last mini album book, I can't wait to get it. LOVE your Life artist so much!
I think you and your art has changed a lot of us. :)
I'm wishing you good luck with your baby, as a mom of 2 children I know how it changes your life. :)
((hugs))!
Gabi
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Ali, I love the three pages you chose, and yes, those are my favourite kinds of pages to create too. Not every page I create tells a great story like those, but I too aspire to do more like those, in 2009 and hopefully for many years to come.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Ali, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these trying times. I can only imagine your stress. May all your prayers be answered!
Susan M.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
I'd also like to add that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have a strong feeling that you will be fine.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Love the idea of the through the years pictures, and I'm sorry, but I must scrap lift the last LO. It is brilliant.
Sign in or sign up to comment.
Hi Ali,
I'm really enjoying reading your blog again. I have been reading through December and always love your December Daily stuff.
Hope you will be okay with the skin thing. I have had lots of moles of too and am very conscious of time in the sun here in Australia.
Thinking of you,
Jude
Sign in or sign up to comment.
*off not of
Sign in or sign up to comment.