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July 13, 2016

6x12 YES I still do them!!!

Do you?

The reason why I still create them- sometimes I have pictures I love, but not enough to write about, maybe only 1 photo, maybe no pictures at all. Doesn't mean it isn't a memory I want to forget. These 6x 12 pages just sneak right into the albums so nicely. LOVE THEM!!!!

The best part about these layouts is they really take about 10-15min to complete at most. This little honeycomb is a cute die Sizzix Frameworks Die - Honeycomb. Usually I use in insides, but today I used the outsides.

Whatcha think?

About 8 years ago, I came up with a plan to have less waste when I scrapbook. So immediately once I have finished a 12 x 12 layout, I look to see what I can do with my scraps. If there is a piece big enough for a 6x12- I immediately cut it to that size. Then I save it. If the pieces can make a photo mat- I put that in a photo mat box. If it is smaller, it goes in the scrap pile. By having the pieces sorted, it's easier to accomplish more with less.

supplies used:

Sizzix Frameworks Die-Honeycomb
Simple Stories- I AM pp
Project Life- journaling blocks

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July 12, 2016

Love Asian food!

Asian food ROCKS! My kids adore Ethnic food. They beg for it all the time. Last time we went to the Asian House. Which by the way is a little hole in the wall, kind of dumpy looking, but AMAZING food. I took pictures of the kids using chopsticks. Ireland and Jager are pretty good at it. Riley flips things all over the table all the time. It is quite humorous.

I used the Sizzix dies a little differently this time. I punched out all the weekday words and used it as background writing, as if it was a part of the pp.I used the Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 14PK-Daily Words:Script. I like to hide my dates or ages of the kids all over the page. That way when I am looking at the page, I don't have to guess or flip the layout over to find it. Here I knew it was a Thursday, so under the Thursday die cut, I wrote June 3rd. Quick little way to document it.

Thanks for looking!

Leica

supplies used:

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 14PK - Daily Words: Script
7 Gypsies tape
Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock
BoBunny pp
American Crafts-Amy Tangerine remarks
Crate Paper-journey

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July 11, 2016

Hello Cupcake!

This week I have been scrapbooking so many winter layouts? Cray cray! We have such a short summer here, what am I thinking? But the reality is sometimes I choose the paper first and then the pictures to match. In this case, the Authentique paper was screaming my name. It is so beautiful!!!

Want a closeup? Check out these petals!!! I use them in so many ways. The die I use is this Sizzix Bigz Die - Petal Drop. I like how when you cut enough petals, it makes one big flower. Or I have used them upside-down like a tear drop, rain drop.

How about the title? I layered a pp that had the gold foil word on it and then I used the Gold Thickers on top. It gives it a nice layering look.

Also lately, I have enjoyed scrapbooking my instagram pictures more. I love that square shape.

Thanks for looking!

Leica

supplies used:

Sizzix Bigz Die - Petal Drop
Authentique pp
American Crafts- slick writer

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July 08, 2016

Rainy Day pondering

As I sit here typing a future blog post- it is pouring rain. The sound of rain hitting the windows, the roof is so relaxing. Last week I printed off 1000 photos at Costco. It has been years since I was that behind on my photos. What on earth???? To be truthful- for the last 15 years I have been on scrapbook design teams. At one point I was doing work for 16 companies. So I averaged having to have around 60-80 projects needing completion each month. This included getting the projects done for what I was also travel teaching. Keeping up that pace kept me very current with the kids photos. Like I mean current- also working from home for crazy long hours usually finishing around 3-4am. I maybe had 20-30 photos not yet scrapbooked at any given date for each of the kids. Then I decided to go back to University and finish my Masters in 2014. Hardest thing I have ever done in my life. 10 courses in 7 months. It even involved me moving to another city for 3 months and living in a dorm with roommates. Total crazy story for another day! I put my work on hold, only scrapbooking for a handful of companies. I had made the decision to switch to Ellison- the school side of Sizzix. It only made sense since I would be teaching little kids all day long, may as well show how I incorporate Ellison dies into everyday school life. Kill 2 birds with one stone. That was fun, but I needed to get my creative fix back. I switched back this year to Sizzix. I simply adore this company. Best part about the dies- I can cut so many versatile shapes to use in schools, projects and scrapbooking.

Ok, enough chatter. Here's today's layout. Enjoy! The pipsqueak & I goofing off...as usual. We aren't a very serious household.

Here is some closeups:

Thanks,

Leica!

supplies used:

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 7PK - You & Me
Simple Stories- I AM pp
Core'dinations Cardstock

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July 07, 2016

King George kids ROCK!

It has only been 6 days since the 2015/16 school year ended. I miss those kids already!

So I decided to blog about them today! All year long I tried to take pictures of the kids so they would have some fabulous memories of this school year. It wasn't an easy year, but one I will remember forever. I wish I would have had 1 day where all the kids attended but, it didn't happen. So in this picture I am missing 5 kids.

When I was creating this layout, of course old school Core'dinations screamed out to me. Does anyone else hoard the good ole days products? I do!!! This summer I challenged myself to ONLY scrapbook with my stash- no buying anything new. The reality is, if I scrapbooked everyday with my stash stuff, I would die before I ever used it. Why on earth do I "SAVE" products I like? No one can see how beautiful they are in cupboards. Ridiculous! So I am on a mission....

Here's a closeup of the Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Library Pocket, and the Sizzix Bigz Die - Gerbera Daisy. I love Sizzix dies, they always have such a crisp cut.

Without a doubt Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Word Play is my absolute most favourite alphabet die ever. It is such a great font for layouts. Fun, unpredictable, mismatched- like me! Isn't it Ah-MAz-ing? And are you in love with the Core paper or what? Just a little sanding to reveal the white core. Love it!

I use the library pocket quite often if I have lot's to say. It allows me to also have private journaling if need be. Thanks for checking this out. Have an amazing day!~

Leica

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July 06, 2016

Have you seen these houses????

I simply have to share. these little dwellings are amazing! Here's a few Sizzix blog posts I think you cannot miss!

This set was made by Nicole Wright. Talented extraordinaire!

Here's her post.

This house is from Aida Haron. So beautiful. :)

Here's her post.

This was created by Jess from Everyday Party Magazine. Love this!

Here's her post.

I am in the process of making my own version of the Australian Beach Change huts. Can't wait to show you. :)

Thanks for looking,

Leica

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July-anniversary,playdates & scrapbooking!

What does July look like to you?

For me it is monumental.

Wedding Anniversary- July 1st. We celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary with family & friends and fireworks. It was fun!!!

Then the rest of the month is daily playdates. I simply get the most work done in this month ever! The most house cleaning, laundry, purging, coffee dates and best of all scrapbooking. Everyone in our household is so occupied with their friends, they really leave me to do my own thing. I am only disturbed for a car ride here and there. It is bliss. Heavenly, relaxing. I love just reading a book on the patio. Imagine, reading a book from front to back in one sitting. EPIC!

So I decided to try and show you a new layout every day this month. My own personal challenge. Can I create and catch up? I used to be so on top of the kids albums, then I really got behind when I went back to teaching this year. I had a bit of a stressful class, but we ploughed through and now I sit here missing those little kids!!!!

So let's begin the sharing. I will start with a pic of Jimmy & I since our anniversary just happened.

This layout came together very quick. I like that! Simple and quick. I love using the Core'dinations Cardstock that has texture. I hold them sacred. I love how the texture provides so much depth to the layout.

Here's some closeups:

Thanks for looking!!! Check back all this week for fun stuff!

Leica

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June 23, 2016

Teacher's Gifts

Do you know how relaxing it is to chill and craft? I love watching a netflix movie while I create. Lately I have done way more projects or gifts than layouts. SO weird for me!!! I think I am going to have to plan to create layouts like crazy at Crop & Create. Get caught up.

Last week I was a making teacher gifts and these were coming together so very quick! Have you tried the new Flower Box Die? Of course I decorated it with my favourite Tattered Florals Die. I am simply in love with these flowers.

I am going to put chocolates and a gift card in it for the teachers.Handy and quick. Or maybe you know someone who loves gum...

Thanks for looking.

Leica

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June 20, 2016

National Scrapbook Day.

Yep- I missed it. A little too much going on for me that weekend. But doesn't mean I can't do a recap. Sizzix picked their 7 must see layouts from last year and I made the cut! It happens to be one of my fave, no fuss layouts. Make sure you check it out.