Thursday, November 20, 2014

Thankful: Using Up Your Bits & Pieces

Hello and happy Friday... it's Melinda with you today and I'm continuing with the 'thankful' theme by not only sharing my layout but also adding a few ideas to help you get the most from your product.

Firstly, let me introduce you to my Mum and my littlest man Teddy. I'm incredibly grateful they share such a loving bond because Teddy only has his Nanna (on my side) and sadly never met his Poppy.


DESIGN | Now, let's work on making the most of every inch of product! Design plays an important role because the right design will enable you to use left over pieces of paper no matter what the size or what collection. By adding punched shapes or strips of patterned papers you are able to use up even the smallest of left overs as long as you keep the colours complimentary.


ODDS & ENDS | I mounted my photo onto several pieces of plain card stock as I had a few odds and ends of stickers that I wanted to slip behind each layer and then add a mini paper clip to tie it all together.


ALPHAS | I don't know how many times I've thought of a wonderful title for my page and then realised I didn't have enough alphas to create the words which is extremely disappointing. Your title doesn't always have to be the largest font on the page so drag out those rub-ons or smaller stickers and come up with a subtle title for your page. Whatever works for you!


CLUSTERS | Adding clusters of embellishments to your work is another way you can make good use of your supplies and helps to add dimension and interest to the page. I layered the leaves using foam pop dots which was an ideal way to hide the fact that two of the underlying leaves had been cut in half to use on another project.


Sometimes its good to sit down and go through your supplies and look at what you actually have hiding away in those drawers and cupboards and hopefully I've given you a couple of ideas to get you started.

SUPPLIES |
Happy Camper Collection
Friendly Forest Collection
Rub-on Sentiments & alphas
Mini Paperclips
Sprinkles


18 comments:

  1. Jus fabulous Melinda & such a sweet picture!

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  2. Oh my! So wonderful! Love how light and airy it feels and the picture is perfect! :)

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    1. P.S. I have these same alpha rub-ons in my stash, but I never saw them in these fun colors. I am amazed by your ability to line them up so perfectly centered. That's real talent there! :)

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  3. Really cute layout! Pinned here: http://www.pinterest.com/eaybar09/scrapbook-layouts/

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  4. Beautiful and fun
    layout, love the owl!
    Carla from Utah

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  5. Message left on
    FB page also.
    Carla from Utah

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  6. Pinned at this address:
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/52846995603222101/
    Carla from Utah

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  7. SUPER CUTE photo and layout Melinda!!!
    LOVE your title and LOVE how you add MAGIC to odds & ends - THANK YOU for sharing your clever ideas :)

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  8. I pinned Melinda's super cute layout :)
    http://www.pinterest.com/pin/247275835766387356/

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  9. OMG Your LO is outstanding!! YOUR PIC is as ADORABLE & as PRECIOUS as can be!!
    Teddy's & your Mum's smile are identical he actually looks just like your Mum!! Your LO is definitely created with love and girl you did a fabulous job!! You are a very talented scrapper and you definitely scrap with passion. I feel quite honored that I got to see it so thanks for sharing a most precious piece of your life. YOU so ROCK!!

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  10. Какая милая страничка!!

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  11. This is such a sweet layout Melinda ♥

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  12. Brilliantly done - full of cuteness and awesome styling!! Love the idea of using up every last bit of my beloved Doodlebug products - no piece too small, right?!??? I really appreciated the message and sweetness of this layout - precious photo!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

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  13. Very good tips...thank you for sharing them with us

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  14. fabulous page! from a girl who holds onto EVERY SINGLE SCRAP of paper, this is the perfect kind of project for me to USE ALL THE THINGS! :) so bright and happy!

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  15. You are amazing as always, what an awesome layout and I love the photo.

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