Let the Sun Shine - One Page Florida Scrapbook Layout

 One page layouts are unusual for me, but I did several from our short time in Florida for a Memorial Service for my Aunt and Uncle in 2021. These photos highlight our view and hotel surroundings.

It's a great hotel, and I hope we will go back again some day. Maybe we'll actually be able to enjoy the pool. It was a little brisk for that this time around. So beautiful to look at, though. We enjoyed watching the pelicans and the ducks hanging out around the little marina. 

The paper is from an older stack by Crate Paper called "the Pier". It has a bit of a distressed, vintage vibe along with Echo Park's "Good Day" yellow polka dot. The green chevron washi from Queen & Co made a nice border, slightly overlapping the photos. I cut a few hearts with my Cricut and folded them in half for a little more texture and definition, and tucked the journaling card at an angle under one of the photos.

Thanks for stopping by! I think I have two more one pagers to share with you soon from our whirlwind trip to Florida.

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "70 Years Young"

I'm blessed to have two sister-in-laws that are like sisters to me. I have a brother of my own, but no sisters.

 This beautiful SIL of mine turned 70 years old last year. She looks and acts so much younger than that. Age is truly just a number.

 My family is by far my biggest blessing! They make me laugh (non-stop), and give me a sense of belonging and purpose that I would struggle to have otherwise!

This page was pretty simple once I figured out the best way to layer the photos to get them all on the page. Washi tape on the corners, punched journaling banner tags and flowers...easy peasy!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Hope you are staying warm and hunkered down with the ones you love!

Two Page Scrapbook Layouts - Mackinaw Island

Mackinaw Island is one of our favorite places to visit. Whether we're lucky enough to spend a long weekend there, or even just a day trip, it's so much fun! Here's a few layouts from a few summers back. Our son joined us for the trip. We had a great time!

First....."Are We There Yet" - A layout of our bike ride around Mackinaw Island.

 Even I made it all the way around!! I had to walk my cruiser bike up one of the hills, but aside from that, the 8.2 mile trip was a breeze! My son and husband bike often and go much farther, so I was happy to keep up with them, for the most part.

 We rented our bikes and mine was a cruiser! I came home convinced that I needed to replace my mountain bike with a cruiser! For my birthday that year, I picked out my very own Electra Townie 7D. Oh my word...so much more comfortable and I love riding again.

Gorgeous views all the way around the island. Lots of places to stop, rest, skip stones, and take pictures.

We stayed one night on the island at a beautiful bed and breakfast just one street back from the main drag. What a gorgeous place! The flowers and the hospitality were amazing.

"Flower Power" at the Metevier Inn, Mackinaw Island

 I must admit this is probably the first time I've ever used lavender card stock! :) I like the way it turned out, though. I can almost smell the flowers.

 Such a fun place to stay. They thought of everything to make our stay memorable.

If you've never been, you need to go and experience Mackinaw Island overnight. Maybe I should start collecting commissions from the MI Convention Bureau. 😃 You really don't need to go to California or Florida to experience beautiful coastal views and beaches. #puremichigan