Creating Keepsakes has a new special issue that just came out, called Simple Scrapbooks. I'm sure a lot of you remember Simple Scrapbooks magazine, which came to an end a few years back. This special issue is filled with tons of ideas for simplifying our scrapbooking process.
As seen in the Simple Scrapbooks Special Issue, from Creating Keepsakes magazine. Copyright Creative Crafts Group. Posted with prior permission from the publisher.
My layout was created for an article about scraplifting. I was given a layout from a previous issue to lift, and I choose the flowers as my main focus of the scrap lift. I'm sure this would make more sense, if you had the issue and could read the article. LOL. Trust me, I lifted the flowers. The original layout also had lots of layered pattern papers along one side. I got the same look, by using a large piece of a pattern paper that was all borders. One piece of paper, versus combining lots of strips of paper. Same look, less time.
The pre-made flower embellishments, from Basic Grey, made this layout super quick and easy to create. The flowers are all 3-D, and have lots of dimension and layers, and even tiny rhinestones on them. I just took them out of the package and stuck them down. Easy peasy.
I just randomly came across these number die cuts, from Pink Paislee, while digging for the flowers. It was a very random decision to use these, and I choose a totally random number to use.
I used those number die cuts, to come up with my title. "Reason No. 714 Why I Love You". And then I came up with my journaling, based off of the title.
Lovely LO! Simple Scrapbooks was my favorite scrappy magazine. I've got to have this issue. Thanks for a chance to win one.
Posted by: Carolyn | April 24, 2012 at 04:32 AM
Thanks for a chance to win! I look forward to seeing the inspiration in that magazine. I am very simple.
Posted by: Megan D | April 24, 2012 at 05:16 AM
I'd love to win! Thanks for sharing, Laura!
Posted by: ginny | April 24, 2012 at 05:21 AM
Such a great layout Laura!! :) Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: April W | April 24, 2012 at 05:34 AM
Awesome layout- sometimes a simple layout is just what the doctor ordered. Fast and fun! Thanks for always sharing Laura!
Smiles from PA!
Posted by: Janet | April 24, 2012 at 05:44 AM
Thanks for the chance to win! Loved SS, can't wait to check this out.
Posted by: Susan McComas | April 24, 2012 at 05:52 AM
Love your Layout, Laura !!! So excited to see an issue of Simple Scrapbooks, my alltime fav publication, I have missed it sooooo much!!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bonnie | April 24, 2012 at 05:55 AM
This was my fave magazine. I miss it so much. Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Keianna | April 24, 2012 at 06:34 AM
Simple Scrapbooks was my favorite scrap magazine! So glad to see a special issue coming out!
Posted by: Amy W | April 24, 2012 at 06:46 AM
I had a subscription to SS when I first started scrapbooking almost 8 years ago. I've kept every copy and even though papers and trends have changed, I still go back to those issues a lot.
Posted by: Tee/sweetandsour | April 24, 2012 at 07:12 AM
I miss SS so would love to win a copy of this new magazine! Your layout is great!
Posted by: Janelle Hibbard | April 24, 2012 at 07:36 AM
ooh me,pretty please! :)
Posted by: Mandy Szeto | April 24, 2012 at 07:38 AM
Great idea choosing pattern paper with border strips. What a time saver! I always make my layouts more complicated & time consuming then they need to be. Thanks for sharing a simple layout.
Posted by: Melissa R. | April 24, 2012 at 07:38 AM
Beautiful page!
Posted by: Jacqueline R | April 24, 2012 at 07:50 AM
LOVE love love the layout as i always do! would love to win the special issue!
Posted by: VictoriaSchnorr | April 24, 2012 at 07:50 AM
This issue just looks AWESOME! I would love it. Thanks for the chance
Posted by: Laura Mooney | April 24, 2012 at 07:50 AM
Oh Wow!! I'm so excited to see SS again!! My favorite all time scrapping magazine! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Lisa C. | April 24, 2012 at 08:08 AM
Love seeing simple LO that are doable for beginners! Thank you!
Posted by: beatrice lawson | April 24, 2012 at 08:11 AM
I miss this magazine so much!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: shanley | April 24, 2012 at 08:18 AM
I miss Simple Scrapbooks mag so much. It looks like a great special issue, thanks for the chance to read it!
Posted by: Julie Mitchell | April 24, 2012 at 08:21 AM
It looks great!! :)
Posted by: Mariangeles_Spain | April 24, 2012 at 08:34 AM
Love the random title numbers! This looks like an awesome, inspiring new read. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Donna Currie | April 24, 2012 at 08:46 AM
Love the flowers! Thanks for sharing! I miss the Simple Scrapbook magazine. Can't wait to check out this special issue!
Posted by: Tiffany M. | April 24, 2012 at 08:53 AM
Thanks for the chance to win! I really miss Simple Scrapbooks.
Posted by: Teresa S. | April 24, 2012 at 09:10 AM
I love that this Special Edition has multiple double page layouts. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Cindy in Boise | April 24, 2012 at 09:46 AM