My Layout for 10/10/10 Project of the Day

Dear Scribblers

Isn't it strange that sometimes the simplest image conveys the biggest meaning?

For the special moment of 10:10 on 10/10/10, I caught this:

My cat, Draco sitting on the window-sill soaking in the unusually hot October lazy sun-drenched Sunday.

I hope you took part. I suggested this as a Project of the Day to remind you that, even though we had a perfect binary glimpse at time to focus on, each moment of your life is important and to take a second to appreciate it. I also wrote a poem show this.

The digital layout credits:
Veronica Ponce Cottage Bluff kit
Rhonna Farrer circle overlay and word art
Kaisercraft Messy Tag brush
All available from Two Peas In A Bucket

Happy Scribing!

Crafting for Others with LSNED

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As much as I love making scrapbook pages and mini-books capturing my own memories and experiences, I adore making things for other people. From cards to keepsakes to home-made gifts, it's always a pleasure to take out the papers, glue and glitter to create something to pass onto friends and family.

I just hope that they enjoy receiving them too!

As well as the previously listed digital products, I've also used Hero Arts 'Friendship' stamp.

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Lazy LSNED and Project of the Day

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I thought I would show you another one of my paper layouts today.

This is of the very lazy Sunday I previously blogged about using the digital layout. I thought you would like to see the difference between the two versions. I've kept the paper pages as simple as possible so I can achieve making both versions every day without taking up too much time.

Project of the Day... is back! Here's one for you to try. Take one of your favourite photos are try using it on a number of different layouts. How about a digital version? 12 x 12 size? Then 8 x 8? Try placing it on a clear plastic sheet? Or on a circular page? How different does it look each time? Which is your favourite and why? Try coming up with other ideas. I'll love to see your finished projects.

Happy Scribing!

Spot The Difference with LSNED

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I'm astounded with how different my digital layout and paper page looks, even though I'm using the same photo and the same title.

Take for example this day:

This is the digital version, using the colour palette of red and beige.

This is the paper version, with a colour palette of black, white and blue (although there's a little cheat of red on this one!) Each page is ATC sized. I've used a bind-it-all to punch the holes in the top and bottom to make it look like a film strip as I plan to string them together and hang them in my study. I was able to use my boarding pass and luggage tag to illustrate my title.

  

This is the front...

... and this is the back.

They look so different. I'm not sure which one I prefer. I've noticed, I'm not quite as happy with the paper version when I look at each ATC individually, but to see them together in a line, it looks great. Once I've strung them up, I'll post a photograph to show how they look.

Happy Scribing!

LSNED - Surprise!

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Yesterday I wrote about looking at the small things. Today, is all about the big things, and boy, is this big!

I never expected to turn the corner and find this on Southsea Common! Apparently, it's been there a while but it was the first time I've seen it. I didn't even know it was there, so it was a brilliant surprise to see something so amazing and unexpected. He (She?) is living there until 10 October. How much fun is that?

Happy Scribing!

Finding Beauty in the Small Things with LSNED

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I love my garden. Even though it's quite tiny, we seem to be very lucky with our planting. Sometimes it's a jungle out there! I'm especially proud of our bumper crop of grapes this year.

I've always known that our garden is a little haven, but I had a wonderful surprise. I was sitting in the conservatory scrapping my paper pages. The sun was shining and I had the doors wide open, letting in the soft breeze and the warmth, when something caught my eye.

An enormous green iridescent Dragon Fly! It hovered at the door, I thought it was going to enter, then it bobbed away over to our fountain before disappearing over the fence. I've never seen one as big as this in the UK before. Beautiful, uplifting and awesome. I wish it had stuck around for a photo, but at least it is a moment captured in my mind forever.

If you notice, I've used mostly the same products on each of my digital pages to keep a uniformed look to the 'mini-book'. All I've added in addition on this page is the fabulous 'Today and Always' stamp from Jessica Sprague's Echoes of Asia kit. I hope you think it works, and the pages don't blend and look too boring.

Happy Scribing!

LSNED with quotes

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If you've been reading my blog for a while, you'll know that I like using quotes on pages. This one was no exception. I decided not to add any further explanation or journalling to the layout, as I felt the quote says it all.

I've been thinking about how I have always wanted to live my life, and my own personal philosophy. I feel that I am at a crossroads at the moment. Ready to head off in a different direction, but not exactly knowing which way. This page reminds me to follow my dreams, even though it may be bumpy along the way.

Happy Scribing!

Catching Up and Staying Focused with LSNED

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We are over the midway point on LSNED. I'm up-to-date on the digital pages. It hasn't been easy as I've never used Photoshop Elements before this, so I've been learning as I've gone on. I'm sure there are lots more ways I could improve the look of the pages, but I'm happy with what I've learnt so far. Little steps!

I'm up to Day 11 on my paper pages, but I haven't had the chance to photograph/scan them yet. Hopefully I'll get this done tomorrow and begin uploading some of those for you to look at.

Thank you to everyone who has taken time to comment on the posts, I really appreciate it.

Here's another valuable lesson learnt on 14th September.

I have a habit of writing to-do lists and then going off and doing something entirely different! Or I go to start one project and something else distracts me. So I completed this page to remind me to stay focused. I found the quote on Think Exist, and took a magnifying glass to the screen and photographed the whole thing. I hope it makes my point. 

The quote by Alexander Graham Bell reads:

"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn unless focused."

Happy Scribing!

Thoughts on Moments with LSNED and Poems

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Today on my other blog, My Year as a Poet, I've been thinking about how things change. As life moves on you need to remember and enjoy each day. Take for example, this digital page I completed for LSNED.

We were sitting in the right spot, at the right time to watch the festa fireworks explode over the buildings. Then pow! Caught a fabulous shot to boot. Life should be filled with moments like this. Remember to appreciate them. 

As well as using Shimelle and The Queen of Quirks kits. The firework digital stamp is from the Home of the Brave kit by Sande Krieger.

Happy Scribing!

Ten days into LSNED

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Where does the time go?

I'm loving receiving the daily prompts from Shimelle's course Learn Something New Everyday, but I'm playing catch-up at the moment due to being away from the computer and my crafting goodies for over a week.

I'm now raring to go, and beginning to pile my way through the daily pages. I'll be posting some of my efforts each day over the rest of the month. Please look out for all the postings with LSNED in the title.

I thought I would begin by showing you my very first ever digital page! I'm using Photoshop Elements, and the papers etc are from Shimelle, and also The Queen of Quirk Give Freely Vintage Stars and Stripes kit.

We are working on a 4x6in size which can be printed out at home or sent to a photo printers.

If you read my previous blog about the course, you'll know I'm also doing ATC sized paper pages too. I'll be posting some of the paper and some of the digital papers so you can see the difference even though I will be using the same photo and title on both. I hope you will join me on the rest of the journey throughout this month.

Happy Scribing!

The Craft Scribe Communiqué - LSNED begins!

News Flash - Communiqué 

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Today is the first day of Shimelle's Learn Something New Everyday in September mini-scrapbooking course. Go take a look, it's not too late to join in.

I thought you would like to see my title page and the blank daily cards ready for scrapping. They are ATC-sized, and the holes were produced by the Bind It All machine. The metal CD represents a film cannister. The black side is for the photos, and the white side is for journalling.

I'm going to keep it simple, as I'll also be creating a digital version following Shimelle's own digital downloads. I'm using it as an opportunity to teach myself digital Photoshop scrapbooking.

I'll be posting my on-going pages, please keep a look at for the posts with LSNED in the title.

Happy Scribing!

Communiqué Ends