All Star Kid

This layout was made very quickly, wanting to showcase the photos, not anything else.  Since I didn't have a lot of embellishments to use for this one, in the colors I wanted to use, I chose to use a simple star punch to accent things.  This is a 30 minute or less layout for sure! 

When I started scrapbooking, I chose to scrapbook the photos that were more recent, instead of choosing photos from long ago.  The problem for me was trying to come up with journaling, or remembering things from that long ago to put on my layouts.  I worked on my younger childrens albums, while leaving my oldest sons album alone.  Now I regret that, as my memory about that time isn't as good as it is now...I can't remember the little things as much as I can now!    

This layout can be recreated in many different ways, with a child, or change the title and do a layout about the love between you and your spouse, or a birthday layout...there are many different ways you can change this, use a flower instead of the star, or find a perfect embellishment that means a lot, and use it on the layout, such as a button from your grandmothers stash of buttons!  Add to that a frame, and instantly you have a priceless gift, made for someone, out of something that is special between you!  

Scrapbooking isn't about purchasing the top of the line stuff, it's about getting your memories out on paper.  I used scrapbooking as a therapy tool, through a very hard time in my life...I am so glad I had it there for me!   I also don't believe in spending a lot of money, especially in scrapbooking.....this is just one example of what I have been able to do! 

Now, onto how to "create" this easy layout!  

Supplies needed:  

1 sheet patterned paper

1 sheet coordinating solid paper

Punch in 2 different sizes

Alpha stickers

Step one: Using the placement of the layout above, place 3 photos across the middle of the paper, using adhesive, place them down.  

Step two:  Taking alpha stickers, place the title as you want it, either like the placement of the layout, or your choice.  

Step three:  Take a 1" strip of paper and place across the bottom of the 3 photos.  

Step four:  Take the 2 punches and punch 5 pieces of 2 coordinating colors, placing 2 at the top and 3 on the strip.  

**Tip**  Use 12 x 12 paper even for 8.5 x 11 layouts.  Yes you have to trim down the edges, but it gives you a bit of extra color to work with if you need it, such as for the punches and the 1" strip by the photos.  This way you are not using 2 sheets of 8.5 x 11 for this project.  Also check out your stash of scraps to see if you have the perfect scrap you can use instead! 

Start to look at ads you like in magazines, for the placement of the items.  Where they have written words, you would put your journaling, where they have photos, you would put your photos.  It sure helps when you have something to help place everything, so that it is pleasing to the eye! 

I thank you for visiting Memories in Tyme's blog...I am planning a review or two this week on some great products!   Please let me know if there is anything special you are wanting to see...I am working on an easy Mothers Day project for you to create before Mothers Day for your mom!   I am also working on Anniversary cards, as it is my anniversary on May 8th...I will be married for 6 years, together for 10 this May!  So, if you need special ideas for an event coming up, or just need some help in getting an idea or two, let me know! 

Lynda Jeffs,

Memories in Tyme