I've been in work, work, work mode lately. Late last night I decided that it was time to sit down and scrapbook just for fun. I grabbed my August Cocoa Daisy kit and got to work with a favorite photo from Chicago. Here's what I came up with:
I love that I managed to fit so much journaling in! One of the most wonderful parts of not being part of any design teams is that I no longer have to think about showing off product. So I feel like I can just tell my stories and scrap the way I want to.
The only things I ended up using from the Cocoa Daisy kit are the patterned paper and the stickers. I always clean my needle after stitching through stickers, because the adhesive gunks it up.
Those fabulous yellow letters are from my stash, and I used the Balzer Designs "wonky circles" stencil in 6×6 to create the background.
These little tags are one of my favorite parts of this layout. I'm kind of tiny tag obsessed as of late. I love using them to make little embellishments for my page.
So there you go. A couple hours of "me" time with a very happy result!
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. Scrapbook.com is having a buy 2 Crafter's Workshop stencils get 1 FREE sale!!
Such a fun and artsy layout! I love the misting and stenciling you’ve done. Beautiful as always!!
Such a fun and artsy layout! I love the misting and stenciling you’ve done. Beautiful as always!!
Such a fun and artsy layout! I love the misting and stenciling you’ve done. Beautiful as always!!
Such a fun and artsy layout! I love the misting and stenciling you’ve done. Beautiful as always!!
I love this page and the tag are amazing !
I love this page and the tag are amazing !
I love this page and the tag are amazing !
I love this page and the tag are amazing !
I really love your scrapbooking style!This layout has a wonderful feel of sunshine, trip and good times. And the details are amazing!
I really love your scrapbooking style!This layout has a wonderful feel of sunshine, trip and good times. And the details are amazing!
I really love your scrapbooking style!This layout has a wonderful feel of sunshine, trip and good times. And the details are amazing!
I really love your scrapbooking style!This layout has a wonderful feel of sunshine, trip and good times. And the details are amazing!
Jen I love this page! How do you print on the tags? Do u use a type writer?
Jen I love this page! How do you print on the tags? Do u use a type writer?
Jen I love this page! How do you print on the tags? Do u use a type writer?
Jen I love this page! How do you print on the tags? Do u use a type writer?
Lovely layout… it’s great to see you scrapbooking for a change! And I have the same question as Jane w. (see comment above) How do you print the tags?
Lovely layout… it’s great to see you scrapbooking for a change! And I have the same question as Jane w. (see comment above) How do you print the tags?
Lovely layout… it’s great to see you scrapbooking for a change! And I have the same question as Jane w. (see comment above) How do you print the tags?
Lovely layout… it’s great to see you scrapbooking for a change! And I have the same question as Jane w. (see comment above) How do you print the tags?
beautiful!
I love those teeny tags too.. where do u get yours?
beautiful!
I love those teeny tags too.. where do u get yours?
beautiful!
I love those teeny tags too.. where do u get yours?
beautiful!
I love those teeny tags too.. where do u get yours?
Loving the typewriting on the tags too! How how how? The suspense! Love!
Loving the typewriting on the tags too! How how how? The suspense! Love!
Loving the typewriting on the tags too! How how how? The suspense! Love!
Loving the typewriting on the tags too! How how how? The suspense! Love!
The tags are cool and thanks for the info about the sale.
Why does going to your blog post lead me to spending money?;-)
The tags are cool and thanks for the info about the sale.
Why does going to your blog post lead me to spending money?;-)
The tags are cool and thanks for the info about the sale.
Why does going to your blog post lead me to spending money?;-)
The tags are cool and thanks for the info about the sale.
Why does going to your blog post lead me to spending money?;-)
Yep! I used a typewriter!
Yep! I used a typewriter!
Yep! I used a typewriter!
Yep! I used a typewriter!
I buy mine from Staples.
I buy mine from Staples.
I buy mine from Staples.
I buy mine from Staples.
I typed them on a typewriter!
I typed them on a typewriter!
I typed them on a typewriter!
I typed them on a typewriter!
I was going to ask that, too, Julie. I love that effect!
I was going to ask that, too, Julie. I love that effect!
I was going to ask that, too, Julie. I love that effect!
I was going to ask that, too, Julie. I love that effect!
Quite awesome! Did you use the hipstamatic app on your iPhone? I need to get a photo printer like yours. It seems to do such a great job, and being able to print and scrap on the spot as creativity hits–so worth the $! Santa? Are you listening??
Quite awesome! Did you use the hipstamatic app on your iPhone? I need to get a photo printer like yours. It seems to do such a great job, and being able to print and scrap on the spot as creativity hits–so worth the $! Santa? Are you listening??
Quite awesome! Did you use the hipstamatic app on your iPhone? I need to get a photo printer like yours. It seems to do such a great job, and being able to print and scrap on the spot as creativity hits–so worth the $! Santa? Are you listening??
Quite awesome! Did you use the hipstamatic app on your iPhone? I need to get a photo printer like yours. It seems to do such a great job, and being able to print and scrap on the spot as creativity hits–so worth the $! Santa? Are you listening??
Yep – Hipstamatic all the way! And I love my PictureMate photo printer from Epson! Love, love, love!
Yep – Hipstamatic all the way! And I love my PictureMate photo printer from Epson! Love, love, love!
Yep – Hipstamatic all the way! And I love my PictureMate photo printer from Epson! Love, love, love!
Yep – Hipstamatic all the way! And I love my PictureMate photo printer from Epson! Love, love, love!
already told you on SC, but love this.
already told you on SC, but love this.
already told you on SC, but love this.
already told you on SC, but love this.
I just bought more stencils on the sale at scrapbook.com. Can’t wait until they arrive! I have been looking the templates I have gotten so far. Thanks for sharing new ideas on how to use them!
Aloha, Kate
I just bought more stencils on the sale at scrapbook.com. Can’t wait until they arrive! I have been looking the templates I have gotten so far. Thanks for sharing new ideas on how to use them!
Aloha, Kate
I just bought more stencils on the sale at scrapbook.com. Can’t wait until they arrive! I have been looking the templates I have gotten so far. Thanks for sharing new ideas on how to use them!
Aloha, Kate
I just bought more stencils on the sale at scrapbook.com. Can’t wait until they arrive! I have been looking the templates I have gotten so far. Thanks for sharing new ideas on how to use them!
Aloha, Kate
Beautiful layouts! Thanks for the heads up on the stencils. Just bought 9 more!
Beautiful layouts! Thanks for the heads up on the stencils. Just bought 9 more!
Beautiful layouts! Thanks for the heads up on the stencils. Just bought 9 more!
Beautiful layouts! Thanks for the heads up on the stencils. Just bought 9 more!
This is such a fun layout! I love the wonky-circles! And tags really make it for me!
This is such a fun layout! I love the wonky-circles! And tags really make it for me!
This is such a fun layout! I love the wonky-circles! And tags really make it for me!
This is such a fun layout! I love the wonky-circles! And tags really make it for me!
Hi Julie. I went to scrapbookdotcom, picked out my 3 templates (yay) hit International postage because I’m in the UK and it came to $45.06 because the shipping was $31.08 (boohoo)
any ideas how I can get your templates here in the UK? Sniffle.
Mandy McK
Hi Julie. I went to scrapbookdotcom, picked out my 3 templates (yay) hit International postage because I’m in the UK and it came to $45.06 because the shipping was $31.08 (boohoo)
any ideas how I can get your templates here in the UK? Sniffle.
Mandy McK
Hi Julie. I went to scrapbookdotcom, picked out my 3 templates (yay) hit International postage because I’m in the UK and it came to $45.06 because the shipping was $31.08 (boohoo)
any ideas how I can get your templates here in the UK? Sniffle.
Mandy McK
Hi Julie. I went to scrapbookdotcom, picked out my 3 templates (yay) hit International postage because I’m in the UK and it came to $45.06 because the shipping was $31.08 (boohoo)
any ideas how I can get your templates here in the UK? Sniffle.
Mandy McK
What size of stencils are you looking for?
What size of stencils are you looking for?
What size of stencils are you looking for?
What size of stencils are you looking for?
Art from the Heart has a few of them: http://shop.afth.co.uk/the-crafters-workshop-433-c.asp
Art from the Heart has a few of them: http://shop.afth.co.uk/the-crafters-workshop-433-c.asp
Art from the Heart has a few of them: http://shop.afth.co.uk/the-crafters-workshop-433-c.asp
Art from the Heart has a few of them: http://shop.afth.co.uk/the-crafters-workshop-433-c.asp
Thanks Julie, it’s 12 x12 size I’d like to get. I checked the link to the UK shop but they don’t stock wonky circles or punchinella. Any more ideas would be appreciated.
Mandy
Thanks Julie, it’s 12 x12 size I’d like to get. I checked the link to the UK shop but they don’t stock wonky circles or punchinella. Any more ideas would be appreciated.
Mandy
Thanks Julie, it’s 12 x12 size I’d like to get. I checked the link to the UK shop but they don’t stock wonky circles or punchinella. Any more ideas would be appreciated.
Mandy
Thanks Julie, it’s 12 x12 size I’d like to get. I checked the link to the UK shop but they don’t stock wonky circles or punchinella. Any more ideas would be appreciated.
Mandy
Hey Julie!
Your work is always amazing!
I wanted to share a tip with you! I purchased the CPS emag, called Collage in Color, and I just finished watching your tape transfer. You mentioned that inkjet doesn’t work for that technique. I use my inkjet images! The secret is to use a fixative first. I use cheapy hair spray (AquaNet baby!!!). Just spray and let dry. Do the tape transfer technique as usual and you get great results. Just have to be a little softer at removing the paper.
Thank you for all you do!
Lotus
Hey Julie!
Your work is always amazing!
I wanted to share a tip with you! I purchased the CPS emag, called Collage in Color, and I just finished watching your tape transfer. You mentioned that inkjet doesn’t work for that technique. I use my inkjet images! The secret is to use a fixative first. I use cheapy hair spray (AquaNet baby!!!). Just spray and let dry. Do the tape transfer technique as usual and you get great results. Just have to be a little softer at removing the paper.
Thank you for all you do!
Lotus
Hey Julie!
Your work is always amazing!
I wanted to share a tip with you! I purchased the CPS emag, called Collage in Color, and I just finished watching your tape transfer. You mentioned that inkjet doesn’t work for that technique. I use my inkjet images! The secret is to use a fixative first. I use cheapy hair spray (AquaNet baby!!!). Just spray and let dry. Do the tape transfer technique as usual and you get great results. Just have to be a little softer at removing the paper.
Thank you for all you do!
Lotus
Hey Julie!
Your work is always amazing!
I wanted to share a tip with you! I purchased the CPS emag, called Collage in Color, and I just finished watching your tape transfer. You mentioned that inkjet doesn’t work for that technique. I use my inkjet images! The secret is to use a fixative first. I use cheapy hair spray (AquaNet baby!!!). Just spray and let dry. Do the tape transfer technique as usual and you get great results. Just have to be a little softer at removing the paper.
Thank you for all you do!
Lotus
That is an awesome page. I love the colors and composition. Thank goodness for slow traffic right?! Beautiful work.
That is an awesome page. I love the colors and composition. Thank goodness for slow traffic right?! Beautiful work.
That is an awesome page. I love the colors and composition. Thank goodness for slow traffic right?! Beautiful work.
That is an awesome page. I love the colors and composition. Thank goodness for slow traffic right?! Beautiful work.
Way cool! Thank you!!
Way cool! Thank you!!
Way cool! Thank you!!
Way cool! Thank you!!
Nice page! I like the bg and the tags … tags, tags, tags … so fun to use, can’t get enough of them! 🙂
Nice page! I like the bg and the tags … tags, tags, tags … so fun to use, can’t get enough of them! 🙂
Nice page! I like the bg and the tags … tags, tags, tags … so fun to use, can’t get enough of them! 🙂
Nice page! I like the bg and the tags … tags, tags, tags … so fun to use, can’t get enough of them! 🙂
Gorgeous page! I love how you did the journaling. I’ve tried freeform journaling before and it never seems to look right. I usually end up drawing lines underneath it. LOL.
Gorgeous page! I love how you did the journaling. I’ve tried freeform journaling before and it never seems to look right. I usually end up drawing lines underneath it. LOL.
Gorgeous page! I love how you did the journaling. I’ve tried freeform journaling before and it never seems to look right. I usually end up drawing lines underneath it. LOL.
Gorgeous page! I love how you did the journaling. I’ve tried freeform journaling before and it never seems to look right. I usually end up drawing lines underneath it. LOL.
Well, I just looked into the shipping from my shop and its $12.39 First Class with an indeterminate amount of time to get there. Otherwise its $30.95 Priority Mail which takes 6 to 10 working days to get to British customs. Any chance you could share shipping with someone else who might be interested in buying some stencils?
Well, I just looked into the shipping from my shop and its $12.39 First Class with an indeterminate amount of time to get there. Otherwise its $30.95 Priority Mail which takes 6 to 10 working days to get to British customs. Any chance you could share shipping with someone else who might be interested in buying some stencils?
Well, I just looked into the shipping from my shop and its $12.39 First Class with an indeterminate amount of time to get there. Otherwise its $30.95 Priority Mail which takes 6 to 10 working days to get to British customs. Any chance you could share shipping with someone else who might be interested in buying some stencils?
Well, I just looked into the shipping from my shop and its $12.39 First Class with an indeterminate amount of time to get there. Otherwise its $30.95 Priority Mail which takes 6 to 10 working days to get to British customs. Any chance you could share shipping with someone else who might be interested in buying some stencils?
Fabulous page full of the passion for colour
Fabulous page full of the passion for colour
Fabulous page full of the passion for colour
Fabulous page full of the passion for colour
Julie! I love your layout!!! I’m glad you found time to play! I actually had time to do a layout too!!! It felt so good to play again doesn’t it! I need to check out some of the stencils….I love stencils!
Julie! I love your layout!!! I’m glad you found time to play! I actually had time to do a layout too!!! It felt so good to play again doesn’t it! I need to check out some of the stencils….I love stencils!
Julie! I love your layout!!! I’m glad you found time to play! I actually had time to do a layout too!!! It felt so good to play again doesn’t it! I need to check out some of the stencils….I love stencils!
Julie! I love your layout!!! I’m glad you found time to play! I actually had time to do a layout too!!! It felt so good to play again doesn’t it! I need to check out some of the stencils….I love stencils!
Thanks, Julie. Do you think it would be appropriate to ask people on your blog if there’s any UK folks want to order some templates from your shop and ship together? I don’t mind co-ordinating at this end (sending the templates on to UK addresses from my house). We often miss out here in England due to such mega shipping costs and import costs too. No worries if you don’t think it’s a good idea. Your templates may eventually start turning up in shops or online stores over here.
Appreciate you!
Mandy McK
Thanks, Julie. Do you think it would be appropriate to ask people on your blog if there’s any UK folks want to order some templates from your shop and ship together? I don’t mind co-ordinating at this end (sending the templates on to UK addresses from my house). We often miss out here in England due to such mega shipping costs and import costs too. No worries if you don’t think it’s a good idea. Your templates may eventually start turning up in shops or online stores over here.
Appreciate you!
Mandy McK
Thanks, Julie. Do you think it would be appropriate to ask people on your blog if there’s any UK folks want to order some templates from your shop and ship together? I don’t mind co-ordinating at this end (sending the templates on to UK addresses from my house). We often miss out here in England due to such mega shipping costs and import costs too. No worries if you don’t think it’s a good idea. Your templates may eventually start turning up in shops or online stores over here.
Appreciate you!
Mandy McK
Thanks, Julie. Do you think it would be appropriate to ask people on your blog if there’s any UK folks want to order some templates from your shop and ship together? I don’t mind co-ordinating at this end (sending the templates on to UK addresses from my house). We often miss out here in England due to such mega shipping costs and import costs too. No worries if you don’t think it’s a good idea. Your templates may eventually start turning up in shops or online stores over here.
Appreciate you!
Mandy McK
Leave me your e-mail address and Ill ask people to contact you if theyd like to coordinate. 🙂
Leave me your e-mail address and Ill ask people to contact you if theyd like to coordinate. 🙂
Leave me your e-mail address and Ill ask people to contact you if theyd like to coordinate. 🙂
Leave me your e-mail address and Ill ask people to contact you if theyd like to coordinate. 🙂
oK soinds good. abm38@hotmail.co.uk
Mandy
oK soinds good. abm38@hotmail.co.uk
Mandy
oK soinds good. abm38@hotmail.co.uk
Mandy
oK soinds good. abm38@hotmail.co.uk
Mandy