One Page Scrapbook Layout - "Midway Memories"

I rarely do one pagers. However; I only had one decent photo to scrap from our gala event at the USS Midway. Thankfully, a professional photographer snapped pics of each couple in front of one of the planes or there would be no scrapbook page for this event.

Our final event was supposed to be on the deck of the aircraft carrier, but a last minute storm rolled through and forced us to move the event inside. I thought it never rained in southern California? Boy, was it warm in there and there really wasn't much ventilation. It was a great evening, though, with entertainment by the Andrew Sisters (reinvented, of course).

The patriotic paper is some I had in my stash. The matt of white stars was cut with Cricut's "Stand and Salute" cartridge. Probably one of the quickest layouts ever for me to put together, and I still like the way it looks.

Come back soon!

Two Page Scrapbook Layout - "Fourth of July"

Happy Independence Day!! Hope your day is filled with fun, family, and friends, as well as a deep sense of pride living in the USA.

This layout is from two years ago. Our grandbabies have grown so much since then. :)

 Our little neighborhood hosts a 4th of July bike parade and picnic each year! I love that we've been doing this for 25 years. We used to pull our little boys in the wagon, or help them decorate their bikes, and now my oldest has two little darlings <sniff>.

 Tons of fun for all of us and great pics to help us savor the memories through the years.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Happy 4th!

Patriotic wreath

Time is flying by and the 4th of July holiday is next week! Do you do any patriotic decorating at your home? We typicaly hang the flag, of course, but this year I decided to make a wreath for my door. I am so happy with the way it turned out, I thought I'd share it with you today.

Supplies:
3  bandanas (red, white, and bue)...or 4 if you want to make roses out of a bandana
Scissors
Foam wreath (from craft store)
Straight pins
Embellishments of your choice (fabric flags, diecut stars, patriotic ribbon, patriotic scrapbook paper)
Glue gun (or other adhesives)

I cut each bandana into 3 even strips.  Starting with a red bandana piece on the inside edge, wrap it around the wreath making sure  to twist it so it doesn't look flat. Use straight pins to pin the end into the foam wreath on the back side. You may have to play with the first strip to know where to start it so the strip will end on the back side. Repeat with the next two red pieces so that all 3 red pieces are next to each other. Then, do the same, alternating the blue and white, ending so that it slight overlaps with the red bandana. Note: you could use any number of variations...skinnier strips of bandana, or grouping all of the colors, rather than alternating, alternating them all...you get the idea.

Then it's time to embellish. I tucked two fabric flags behind one of the bandana strips, stagering their heighth and secured them with a ribbon around the outside. The rose is made from 1" wide strips of red bandana. I folded each strip lengthwise and started winding it tightly with the fold side up, turning the strip every so often to make it roll out. I glued the rose to a circle of cardstock and added to the wreath near the bow. These were kind of fun to make. =)

I didn't like the flag to just stick out straight, so I used adhesive to roll mine out and back in to give it a more furled look. You could also use pins to help secure the flags, but I used hot glue and adhesive foam squares.

On the other side of the wreath I added some die cut stars. The "God Bless America" paper was from Hobby Lobby and it worked nicely for the medallion. I used a star shaped gem for the middle of it. The larger diecut star was wound with blue twine and topped with a red star shaped gem.

Here's a slightly closer look. Again, the idea is to embellish it to your own taste.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Hope you are inspired to make a wreath or show your patriotism in some other creative way. Have fun!!

Double layout - "Legacy"

Have you ever scrapbooked a funeral layout? Me niether, until now. If scrapping is truly about keeping our memories alive for future generations, than why not scrap the sad memories as well?

My husband's father passed away this summer and we miss him so much! He left quite a legacy of faith in God, treasuring family, and a love of music. I hope this layout does justice to this great man of God!

 Mark's Dad was a veteran so the star embellishments seemed perfect for the layout in addition to the blue ribbon placed vertically between two brads. There is no patterned paper on this layout. That is rare for me, but sometimes it just feels right without it.

All of Mark's siblings sang in the wedding, and the grandkids were all involved musically as well. My sons, Jacob and Joel, sang and played guitar, and his other two grandsons played trumpet, piano, sang, and played drums. The family is very gifted musically and the love of music was definitely passed down from Mark's Dad. 

Hope this post will remind you to scrap the sad times as well as the great moments in your life. He will be missed here on earth, but we can't wait to se him again in heaven!!