"Birthday Girl" - Two Page Scrapbook Layout

Wow! I don't know how time is flying so fast! Indiana is on a Stay at Home order and I've been working my full time job from home for over a month now. We don't go out unless necessary to pick up supplies, occasional fast food pickup, or even more rare drive to work to handle something I can't do at home. 

Thankfully, I do love being in my home. But, I am ready for things to start moving towards "normal" again!! I know I'm not alone on that feeling. I miss my family, friends and coworkers. 

We're all tired of hearing and reading about the virus, so I will move on to something more fun like sharing a scrapbook page! Today, I have another birthday page. This is my youngest daughter-in-love. She's a keeper and we are proud to have her in our family!

 She's not a huge fan of being in the spotlight, but she puts up my need to celebrate all things birthday!! I believe this paper is from Glitz design, including the green strip with black owns. I believe that was the edge of the 12x12 paper. I love owls!!

 Every time I see pictures taken in our Dining Room, I really want to get our ship lap project started. The wall is not very flattering to those sitting in front of it. Although, when this was taken, it probably had more to do with my old cell phone camera. In spite of the dreary background, she is a beauty and we so enjoy having her in our family.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I hope your week is starting out great!

Celebrate - Two Page Wedding Scrapbook Layout

Here is the last page of my son and daughter-in-law's wedding album! I've been sharing these pages for several months now and we've finally come to the end. :)

 They had so many great pictures during the reception, it was really hard to choose just enough for a two page layout! I trimmed a few of them down to 4x4 in order to pack a few more in. Wallet size pics are also a good choice for a page like this with so many awesome pictures to choose from. You will notice I mixed color pictures with black and white throughout this album.

 Oh to be this young again!! 😍 They had such a great time celebrating. My son was part of an a Capella group at Ball State and many of them were at the wedding. I kept waiting for them to all break out in song for us, but the upper right picture is the closest they came. Look at all that hair!!

 The paper here is a metallic wood grain! It's hard to see it in these photographs, but it is so pretty! One of those papers you almost hate to use (or is that just me??)!

I cut some banners to use down the center of the project to highlight the picture of them dancing together and added a little bit of twine around the banners for the finishing touch.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking out this wedding album. If you'd like to see all of the layouts for this wedding album in one place, you can find them on Pinterest: My Scrapbook Pages - Wedding

Stay safe and enjoy your additional time with family during the days and weeks ahead!

Garter Toss - Two Page Wedding Scrapbook Pages

How is everybody doing out there? How are you handling the social distancing and possible isolation that is happening in our country right now? While it can be a very unsettling time, I'm choosing to stay positive and trying to make the most of it. We are working from home, which is awesome, but the reason behind it does make me sad. Praying our nation will get through this together and that we will stand united, taking care of each other along the way.

On a more joyous note, I'm sharing another two page wedding layout from my son and DIL's wedding a few years back. I was so grateful to be able to put a wedding album together for them.

Sorry for the weird variation in color on the photographs of these layouts. The sun must have been coming in the window where I was shooting these in a way that I didn't notice until now.  I love the ease of using washi tape! I used 2 different woodgrains along with a floral to ground the photos on this page.

As you can see, my son and the boys had a great time together! Crazy kids enjoying their big day. They will look back on their wedding day with such great memories!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Hope your extra time at home means a little more craft time for you. I'm hoping I can be a little more productive this week myself. Blessings  and safety to all of you!!
Remember to look in on your neighbors and take good care of each other.

Let us Eat Cake - Two Page Wedding Layout

My son and daughter-in-love's wedding reception was unique in many ways. They served breakfast food, and even the desserts were breakfast foods.  It was all really good! After they fed each other, the wedding party served the desserts to all of their guests. They did this instead of a reception line.

 This floral paper was one of my faves to use in their album. It brought in the colors of their wedding so nicely. I just used little pieces of it as embellishments here and there to add a bit of color.

 I saved this lace-topped paper especially for this layout.😍 I added a plain Kraft banner across the top and few more pennants to mark the date. I'm sure we won't forget the date, but I try to add it anyway for future generations.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope these layouts inspire you in some way.

Dance with Me - Two Page Wedding Layout

Oh the memories of this dance with my son. I'm sure I danced with him when he was a boy, but this was my first, and last (only) dance with him as a grown man. It was very emotional for me. My Mom had just passed away from Parkinson's disease the day before his wedding! What a roller coaster of emotion. It was a little overwhelming.

Katie and her Dad are quite close, so this was also a very touching moment. We all tried to celebrate the day and make the most of this once in a lifetime family event. I think we did okay, all considered. Yes, I was an emotional wreck, but for the most part I was overjoyed for my son and daughter-in-love. 

Love these pictures of their first dance. 

What do you think of these black chandeliers that I cut with my Cricut? When I found these in Design Space I was so excited! I added a little Wink of Stella to make them shimmer. I love the way they add some elegance, accentuating my favorite pictures. The chandelier in the gold frame was an embellishment that came in a pack of wedding paper. I added gold washi, a title, and done!

Wasn't he just 3 years old, eating snacks at the little plastic picnic table, playing with cars, chasing after his big brother, and riding his tricycle? Good heavens....How does time fly so incredibly fast. 😭😭😭

Thanks for stopping by. Only a few wedding layouts left to share.

Blessings and Toasts - Two Page Wedding Layout

Yes, I even scrapped the blessings and toast. The photographer captured their reactions in these photographs, but I wish could scrapbook videos as the toasts were quite funny.

 On top, we have the bride who's changed into her dancin' shoes! So fun!

 On the right side (above) my oldest, roasts/toasts his baby brother (the groom). As always, he was quite comical and had the place rolling. I love these boys together!

There were so many moments to capture, so I added a few wallets to tell as much of the story as possible - 9 pictures total. Again, I tried not to go overboard with embellishments to let the pictures steal the show.

Thanks for stopping by and hanging in there through all the wedding layouts. Even if you never plan to do a wedding album, these layouts can be used to inspire you with photo placement on a page. Sometimes that is the hardest part for me. Think of it as a sketch. 

Have a great week!

Celebrate - Two Page Wedding Scrapbook Layouts

I've been posting these layouts in chronological order and we're at our first reception layout! Hope you enjoy it!

 You can easily tell the extraoverts in the bridal party. If it were me, I'd be walking in normal, because I have a hard time letting loose in front of a group. Guess I worry too much about what others think. I also don't enjoy the center of attention very much. I do love watching those who seem to enjoy the lime light! I secretly wish I could be more like them. 😄

 I changed the color scheme of the paper a little bit due to the lighting in the reception hall.  The images are from Design Space, including the title and the banners. Simple, but elegant is what I was going for.

Thanks for stopping by today! Enjoy your week.

Best Day Ever - Two Page Wedding Scrapbook Layout

Time to share another layout from my youngest son and daughter-in-love's wedding album. It's possible I've said this with other pages, but this is one of my faves!! So many pictures, and so hard to choose the best ones for the album.

 Aren't they just the cutest! I tried to keep my page simple, but wanted to highlight the photo of them on this gorgeous old bridge. In addition to the white mat, I added a second patterned mat and laid it down on a patterned banner to bring out the color of the bridge. These were both scraps I happened to have in my stash. I love using my scraps!! I was pretty excited to find the title in Design Space too.

 The little bit of twine wrapped around pictures on either side give added another layer of detail and texture. Could the lighting have been any better for these pictures? Even the black and whites add a little drama to the layout.

I hope you are inspired by the wedding layouts that I've been sharing! I have 5 or 6 more to share from the reception, so be sure to stop back.

Have a crafty weekend and stay warm!

Family is Forever - Two Page Wedding Scrapbook Layout

The lighting outside of the chapel after the ceremony was so amazing. There were some clouds starting to roll in, but it couldn't have been better for the outdoor family pictures.

 I kept the layout simple, matting the photos in the same color as the bridesmaids' dresses. The pretty floral was perfect to add a little pizzazz and balance the page, along with the owl embellishment that came with the paper.  I am so happy that my DIL's sweet Grandma was able to be there for the wedding and for this precious photo. Sadly, she has now passed on, but this page will help keep her memory alive.

 Are you lovin' this title? I thought it was perfect for the page. I sized it in Design Space to fit the corner of my page and cut it with my Cricut in colors to match the wedding party. I also used my Cricut to write out the quote.

Oh my word, I love owls so much! I know the craze is pretty much over, but I don't care.😍

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Have a very crafty and productive week!

Celebrate Love - Two Page Wedding Scrapbook Layout

Is anybody else happy that it's Friday?? Man, it just couldn't come soon enough for me this week. I love my job, but sometimes, I'd just rather be home playing in my craft room!

Today, I have another layout from my son and daughter-in-law's wedding album. These pictures were taken directly after the ceremony, outside of the chapel. The lighting was so perfect!

 Choosing pictures was the worst...so many great options! Thankfully, I was able to pack a lot of pics on this page.

 Aren't they they cutest couple! We are chest-popping proud of both of our boys! We are blessed beyond measure, for sure. Their wives have brought so much additional joy into our lives. The empty nest stage of life is growing more familiar and enjoyable as our kids become the great people we always hoped and prayed they would be. 😍 The resulting grandchildren are our greatest reward for surviving the toddler and teen years.

 It's such a cute saying, but honestly, there was no "stealing" necessary!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Have a blessed and crafty weekend!

Two Shall Become One - Two Page Wedding Scrapbook Layout

The title says it all. This is what marriage is all about. Coming together as a couple and sticking it out through thick and thin. I'm so thankful for my husband and that God handpicked him for me. I doubt there is any other who could put up with me for almost 35 years!!

Here is my handsome son and daughter-in-love as they tied the knot in October 2017. It was a very intimate, and fun ceremony. There was love, laughter, and promises made!

 Looking back at this, I'm second guessing my card stock choice. Maybe white would have been a more formal and better back drop for the title and pics. Oh well! I've already given it to them now, and I do love it...just wondering if I'd love it even more? Do you do that to yourself when you look back at your layouts? Geesh!!! It's done and perfectly acceptable just as it is...Let it go, Julie! 🙈

 Above is a pic of my oldest son (big brother of the groom - always the jester 😂) pretending to have lost the ring. Little brother is NOT buying it, but still entertained by the charade. I'm so glad they could relax and be themselves on such a big day!!

Hope you are enjoying all the wedding layouts! I still have all the layouts with pics from after the ceremony and a few from the reception to share! Thanks for stopping by.

"Here Comes the Bride" - Two Page Wedding Layout

And...Here comes the beautiful bride! She's a beauty inside and out!

 I can't even tell you how hard it was to choose the pictures for this album. They must be super photogenic, because they were all beautiful. The beautiful flower girl is my granddaughter  from my oldest son and daughter-in-love. She is a delight. That dress, though! She is so precious! The boys are nephews of the bride.

 I am pleased with how this layout came together. I've had the journalling cards in my stash forever, and they seem to tie this entire layout together. I love the light taupe matting on the pics to help the photos take front and center on the white card stock.  I mixed black and white photos with color all the way through this album. It was a bit of a challenge, but after awhile it came easier to me. In addition to spreading the black and white photos across the pages for balance, I'm kind of anal about making sure the people in the photos are looking towards the center of the page, rather than looking off the edge of the page. Combine those design standards, and I can drive myself a bit crazy with my photo placement. 😜

 I took some close ups so you could see more of the details. Aren't they a lovely pair?? I hope I did these photographs justice.

 I adore this black and white of the bride. She looks so deep in thought, confident, and ready to tie the knot!! The photo of my son below as she walks down the aisle! He was getting a bit emotional. I love that moment of all weddings, and love to watch the groom's expressions.

So happy to share these layouts with you all. I hope you are enjoying them. Thanks for stopping by.

"Walk this Way" - Two Page Wedding Layout

Sorry for the recent delay in posting. We've been busy hosting Christmas gatherings and putting away all the decorations. It's such a big job! I'm so thankful that my husband is so patient and proactive with it all. I'm not sure what I would do without him. 😍

Now it's time to get back to some more of my son and daughter-in-love's wedding layouts!

 As each beautiful pair walked through the doors, I remember the excitement building as everybody waited for the bride to enter!! Oh the feelings I had that day! There was excitement and joy for my son marrying the love of his life, there was shock and amazement that this day could be here already (wasn't he still 5 years old??), and there was raw grief from the loss of my Mom the day before. So many feelings from one end of the spectrum to the other. The joy of the wedding won out for most of the weekend, but I sure had my moments trying to pull myself together.

 I had a little fun with the title as I did with many of the layouts from their wedding album. For me, titles add so much, but I know many don't do the title thing. That's okay too.  I matted all of the photos in a crisp white to break up the gold on the page. The strip along the bottom in the color of the the bridesmaids' dresses helps anchor the page. I added some additional banners to bring in the color of the groomsmens' suits, and a few strips of plaid patterned paper to tie it all together. 

Thanks for looking! More to come!!

"We Gather Together" - Two Page Wedding Scrapbook Layout

Hope you all enjoyed your holidays! They go way too fast. We are still decorated for Christmas, partially because we have extended family coming to celebrate this weekend. I thought I better get in a quick post before things get crazy with preparations.

This is another wedding layout from my son and daughter-in-love's wedding in the fall of 2017. The pictures are the parents being ushered into the ceremony.

 This layout is not one of my favorites for some reason. Well, first of all, I am in it. 😜 Secondly, it's kind of pale, but I do think it works well with the pictures. The title makes it for me. Hope you like it. You know, they can't all be our favorites, right?

 I managed to fit 7 pictures on this two pager and still had some room for design elements. Most of the design is part of the patterned paper. I added some decorative tape and a key that I had in my stash. The horizontal tape across the bottom helps to tie the pics together and ground them a bit. The key is just for fun. The chandeliers bring a bit of elegance to the page to highlight this treasured moment in time. The Mom's are highlighted with striped matts and color photos. I used black and white for the rest of the pictures. Do you ever mix black and white photos with color photos on the same layout?

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you are enjoying these wedding pages! You'll have to come back to see some black chandeliers on a later page in the album. 😍

Family of the Groom - Two Page Wedding Layout

Merry Christmas Eve to you all! I'm continuing to post my son and daughter-in-love's wedding album layouts. They are such a beautiful pair and we are so happy they each found each other!

Here we all are, trying to look cute for our pre-ceremony family photos. I look back and think why did I buy this dress? Oh well, it is what it is and I'm my own worst critic. Everybody else is lovely, though and oh so photogenic.

 For this layout I used a mix of wood grain paper and a petite floral. After all, they are wedding photos. The beard, mustache, and tie are quite fun to put with the floral! A little bit of washi tape along the edges of the floral, again, make it a little more manly.

I adore the picture of our grandbabies smooching on their Uncle Jacob! What could be cuter!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Hope you are enjoying the wedding album!! It was so fun for me to put together for them.