Studio AE Blog Hop | June | Scrapbook Layout

Studio AE June

Welcome June's STUDIO AE BLOG HOP!

Today, the STUDIO AE team is joining me to show some projects we made with June’s stamp set: “The Observant Traveler.

The set consists of 24 clear stamps and is great for scrapbook pages, cards and mini books.

The set ships to STUDIO AE members between the 10th and the 15th. Non-STUDIO AE members can also purchase the set for a limited time through the Technique Tuesday web site. Some retailers are also now offering the STUDIO AE stamp sets for purchase. Check with your favorite retailer for more details.

Here's a look at the 8.5x11 layout I created that includes this month's stamp set:

Travel words aren't just for stories about travel and vacation.

One of the things I've always loved about travel-themed products is that they can be used to tell all kinds of different stories - think more  traveling through life vs. a specific trip.

This layout began with the photo and the knowledge that I wanted to make a layout using this particular set of stamps. I also knew that I wanted to do something that was more about traveling through life vs. literally documenting a trip. The result is a photo paired with tags which showcase three lessons/things I hope for my my kids: wander, adventure, explore.

As I was writing up those three lessons I also came to know that I really wanted to include more about where and why this particular photo was taken.

Rather than adhering down the tags I decided to use divided pockets and just attach it along the bottom. Attaching it only along the bottom gave me additional room to hand-write the story of the photo.

I feel like this approach gave me the best of both worlds. I was able to include more details about the situation behind the photo and talk about the three themes I hope my kids will take with them throughout their lives.

Here's a closer look at my process:

Studio AE June

CREATE THE FOUNDATION | I started with a single enlarged photo (about 8.5 x 5.5 inches) adhered onto a background sheet of cardstock. Along the edge of the photo I added the Ruler Ribbon from Tim Holtz. The bottom pattern paper is the back of a design that includes strawberries in little circles from Studio Calico (they often include exclusive paper designs in their kit each month and this is one of those papers). The bottom strip that looks a bit like ribbon in the photos came off the pattern paper.

Studio AE June | Cut Pockets To Size

CUT BASEBALL CARD PAGE PROTECTOR TO SIZE & ATTACH BY STITCHING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE | I decided that I wanted to have three pockets on the bottom portion of the layout to hold the three lessons. I grabbed a 9-pocket, 8.5x11 divided page protector and trimmed it to fit. I added the pockets to my layout by stitching along the bottom where the page protectors meet the paper strip.

Studio AE June | Tags Inside Pockets

PUNCH THREE TAGS | I used a Marvy tag punch to create these three tags using Bazzill Basics Cream Puff cardstock.

Studio AE June | Draw Lines For Journaling

DRAW JOURNALING LINES | For these lines I used a Copic .8. I also punched the holes using a Crop-A-Dile on the smaller hole setting.

Studio AE June | Journaling Tags

ADD STAMPS TO JOURNALING TAGS | After drawing my lines I used Hero Arts Basic Uppercase alphabet stamps and my June Studio AE The Observant Traveler for the start of each of my tags. Ink is from Close To My Heart.

Studio AE June | Divided Pockets

JOURNAL ON TAGS | My journaling on these three tags speaks directly to my kids with a lesson/hope that relates to the specific word. Like I mentioned above, I love that travel words are really very universal and can be used for so much more than just vacation/travel stories.

Studio AE June | Under-stamping

ADD STAMPING & JOURNALING UNDER DIVIDED PAGE PROTECTOR | Right under the ruler ribbon I added a stamp from my Favorite Memories set that says "this is what I want to remember most." I stamped it three times so it would go the width of the page. Under that I used a retired set of Studio Calico stamps to create the "go. seek. find." sentiment. Under that I hand-wrote the story of the photo (see below).

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Above is what it looks like with the tags and divided page protector layered on top of the jouranling.

Studio AE June | Back Tag

On the back of each of the tags I decided to add three photos taken at this same day/time. I'll likely be using at least one of these photos again on their own, but it was a nice way to add something to the backs of the tags. If I was going to do it again I'd consider punching out the photos the other way so when you pull the divided page protector down you'd be seeing the photos right-side-up.

Studio AE June | Behind The Tags

But this definitely works.

UPDATE | After writing up this post and looking at the page again I decided to close the tags inside the pockets by stitching across the top - that will help keep the tags from inadvertently slipping out.

JOURNALING | (under the tags) Just a random stop along the freeway on our trip to Seattle to see U2 resulted in some of my favorite photos from the whole trip. It was a combination of light and emotion and time of year and finally having sun after one too many days of clouds and/or rain. To me this particular photo screams adventure and exploration and fun. Simon saw the tall grass immediately and ran right over to check it out - he said it looked just like a "corn field." Anna trotted over so as not to miss a thing. We were there really only a brief few moments but the couple of photos I got I love (especially one of Chris holding Anna). What I see when I look at this now is really hope for adventure for these two. A life full of exploration and discovery and the beauty of seeing.

SUPPLIES
CARDSTOCK | Bazzill Basics Cream Puff
PATTERN PAPER | Studio Calico (exclusive paper in past monthly kit)
RULER RIBBON | Tim Holtz
LARGE ALPHABET STAMPS | Studio Calico
SMALL ALPHABET STAMPS | Hero Arts Basic Uppercase Wood Mounted
WORD STAMPS | The Observant Traveler by Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday (June Studio AE)
PHRASE STAMP | Favorite Memories by Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday
INK | Close To My Heart
TAG PUNCH | Marvy Uchida Xtra Giga Merchandise Tag
HOLE PUNCH | We Are Memory Keeper's Crop-A-Dile
PEN | Copic Multiliner
ADHESIVE | Scotch
DIVIDED PAGE PROTECTOR | We Are Memory Keepers


Please check out the blogs of Technique Tuesday’s STUDIO AE team members taking part in today’s blog hop to see more ways to use the June set:

Leave a comment on one or all of their blogs by Midnight PST on June 12th. We’ll pick two people from comments received on all seven of the blogs to receive the So Sorry by Ali Edwards stamp set from Technique Tuesday.

Winners will be announced on the Technique Tuesday blog on June 13th so be sure to check it out.

Have a great weekend!

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  1. Missus Wookie says…
    06/11/2011

    Love the idea of the not so hidden journaling - those tags and the interactive action of this page. Isn't it fun when an everyday life moment results in such a sweet set of photos?

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  2. Sue D says…
    06/11/2011

    Great layout--I like the measuring tape and the lesson tags.

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  3. Jill says…
    06/11/2011

    Great perspective on travel words... Loved your layout!

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  4. audra says…
    06/11/2011

    Beautiful layout! Love the idea of the page protector & inside tags!

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  5. Carla G. says…
    06/11/2011

    Love these techniques and inspiration!

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  6. Theresa says…
    06/11/2011

    Love how you added the journaling in. Gave me some ideas for the pages I am working on now. thanks for sharing

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  7. Susanne Zimmermann says…
    06/11/2011

    Great layout. Just the right for us in our situation. Thanks for sharing this! And I love the travel stamp set... you got me!

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  8. Susan M says…
    06/11/2011

    I love the pics on the back of the tags. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  9. Darla says…
    06/11/2011

    Thanks for giving me the chance.

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  10. Sandra ltb says…
    06/11/2011

    you are amazing - always loads of inspiration here!
    Thank you.
    Sandra ltb

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  11. Kathy says…
    06/11/2011

    Beautiful layout, as usual! I like the tags in the divider idea.

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  12. Lisa says…
    06/11/2011

    I just love this layout. Everything single thing about it. Your style speaks to my heart.

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  13. Alicia says…
    06/11/2011

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the layers of journaling!

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  14. Maureen says…
    06/11/2011

    Chris and Anna...perfect.

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  15. Jeannine H says…
    06/11/2011

    I recently discovered your blog (thanks to Nichol Magouirk)and that my LSS carries Technique Tuesdays stamps. I am so pleased! I plan to buy some for my stash!

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  16. Lynn Colquhouh says…
    06/11/2011

    Really enjoyed this entry. Beautiful layout!

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  17. Lori O. says…
    06/11/2011

    Oh my goodness! Way to get us to think outside the box and to try something new! You are awesome! My husband loves this too. :) I can't wait to create something using these ideas.

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  18. Edwina Brown says…
    06/11/2011

    I love how you made the photos as tags. It gives me idaels. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Leah says…
    06/11/2011

    love.love the baseball card holder with the tags!! you are amazing!! thanks for the giveaway!!

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  20. Janet Zeppa says…
    06/11/2011

    What fabulous ideas!!!

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  21. Tammy Davis says…
    06/11/2011

    These are wonderful. I love the way that you scrapbook everyday moments.

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  22. glee says…
    06/12/2011

    another inspiring layout. Love your take on life and family. happy summer ali!

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  23. Andrea D. says…
    06/12/2011

    Love this layout---especially the tags. Really love all of the stamps used.

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  24. sheila gill says…
    06/12/2011

    I really think this set would make me go out of my comfort zone..... which can be a good thing!

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  25. Meghan B. says…
    06/12/2011

    Wow! So much creativity going on.. I can't wait to put some of those techniques to work! Especially what you did with the tags/photos!

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