Photo Expressions

Pretty Easter-Egg Layouts: Journal Two Perspectives

Thought I'd share some nice Easter layouts from Scrapbooks Etc. You can get them ready ahead of time, or use them as inspiration for some photos you want to take this year.

I love this layout by Melodee. The photos say so much.

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Journal Two Perspectives

Design by Melodee Langworthy

To symbolize her religious feelings versus her son's enthusiasm for all things Easter (religious and secular), Melodee selected two close-up shots -- one to represent each viewpoint. For a custom background, Melodee scanned her son's white sweater and printed it onto cardstock.

Easter Scrapbook Pages: Photograph Easter Details

This layout by Stephanie made me laugh.  Imagine the fun you'll have decorating eggs this way!

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Photograph Easter Details

Design by Stephanie Klauck

Four shots of creatively dyed eggs receive equal attention on Stephanie's Easter scrapbook page.

Editor's Tip: Have a fun twist to traditional Easter activities? Make sure to capture the details. Stephanie took closeup photographs of the eggs to illustrate the story.

Pretty Easter-Egg Layouts: Add Authentic Touches

Do you remember dying Easter eggs as a kid. I loved doing this, though they never quite turned out like the vision I had in my head lol.

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Add Authentic Touches

Design by Lisa Storms

To mimic the paper-towel mats her kids used when dyeing their eggs, Lisa splattered watercolors onto white cardstock. Instead of throwing away the egg dipper, Lisa incorporated it into her egg-coloring layout by dangling a date tag from it.

Pretty Easter-Egg Layouts: Go with a Grid Format

I love layouts like this where you can use lots of photos, especially for events when you tend to have tons. You can easily create a double page layout of this one which would tell the story, and then put your extra photos into 4x6 pocket pages that fit your scrapbook.  Easy, and done!

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Go with a Grid Format

Design by Janna Johnson

A grid design allows you to showcase many close-up, group, and action shots in one layout. Extend larger photos into two squares, and fill unused ones with patterned paper and piecings. Add ribbon swatches for pretty oomph.

Pretty Easter-Egg Layouts

I love this idea of using photos at different ages! Use one of the photos you take this year, and then find some from previous years.  Or if your children are grown, this layout gets 3 years done! (and think if you do a second page lol)

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Combine Old and New Photos

Design by Tracy Kyle

By displaying old pictures with recent ones, you can turn the focus to a child's growth rather than to one event. Tracy printed the most current photo in color to make it the focal point. For a creative twist on stamping, Tracy added color with markers instead of ink pads.

Tim Holtz' Alterations from Sizzix

Tim Holtz and Sizzix have joined their creative forces, and came up with a line of dies called Tim Holtz Alterations!

   


  
Here are some projects made with these new dies...    
 
 

New from Spellbinders

Come see our new shipment of Spellbinders dies!

 

Be sure to check out Spellbinders' Idea Gallery - they have tons of ideas for using their dies (with a list of product used and basic instructions), including these great projects:
 
 

 
 
 

Creative Corner with Kate

I LOVE die cut patterned papers. They make scrapbooking sooooo easy! And with the busy pace at which my life seems to hum, "easy" is my best friend :-)

Here's an example of a die cut piece of patterned paper...

 

This paper is from the new Hippity Hoppity line from We R Memory Keepers. Instead of being 12"x12" square, die cut papers are often circular, or have a scalloped edge. For a quick and easy page, simply mount them on a 12x12 piece of coordinating patterned paper, or on a solid sheet of cardstock. You can mount them in the centre of the page, or off to the side for a more creative look. Add a couple of pictures, a title and some journaling....and you're done, just like that!

Light it Up Blue for Autism

This was sent to me by a dear friend of mine, who has a son with Autism (who also happens to be one of my favourite people in this world as he always always brings a smile to face!) I also have a niece with Autism who is an amazing little girl and such an inspiration. I know many of you have also been touched by Autism. Let's all wear blue this Friday in support!!!

Michele

This Thursday night, the Empire State Building will be lit up blue to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day on Friday.

And we'd like your help in lighting the rest of America blue this April - by starting a conversation about autism in your own community.

There are lots of ways to do it - from wearing blue on Friday to updating your Facebook status and sharing how autism has touched your life.

Sign up to attend or host a Light It Up Blue event in your community:

 

Here are some ways people around the country are planning on lighting it up blue this Friday, and beyond:

In Covina, Calif., Whitney R. is asking all of the teachers and staffers at her school to wear blue to work.

Over in Atlanta, Amy L. is encouraging her friends to change their Facebook pictures to blue.

And in Lanesboro, Mass., Vern M. is hosting moms and family members of children with autism for a conversation over (blue!) beverages.

How will you light it up blue?

Sign up to take part in an event, or host your own, to help raise autism awareness and understanding:

http://www.LightItUpBlue.org

 

Thanks so much!

Mark Roithmayr
President, Autism Speaks

Hippity Hoppity from We R Memory Keepers

Here's a great new Easter line from We R Memory Keepers, called Hippity Hoppity, perfect for your upcoming Easter layouts!

   

These Pre-Made Scrapbook Pages are a sure fire way to get those layout done! And they're so stinkin' cute!

Here are a couple of layouts from the We R Memory Keepers' Design Team...

 

Scrapbook & Cards Today

It is here! The spring issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today is now available at PE! This issue features all the best that the season has to offer — the versatility of patterned paper, secrets for working background stamps in to everyday projects, capturing birthday celebrations, an inspiring selection of spring cards, and a reader’s gallery that is full to the brim with FABULOUS springtime layouts.

This magazine is yours for FREE with any $25 scrapbooking purchase at PE, while supplies last (after discounts, before taxes).

You can also click here to download the spring issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today if you prefer to read it on your computer.

Easy Easter Cards: Put on the Glitz

Here are some more cute Easter cards.  Remember, you may not have the same embellishments and papers and that is great.  Use what you have and use the card design as a page map.

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Put on the Glitz

Design by Melissa Inman

Combine flowers and frills for an ultra-feminine Easter card. Melissa separated her two patterned papers with thick blue ribbon with loop edging. For a hint of bling, top the design with a large, glittery sticker.

Easy Easter Cards: Square Things Up

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Square Things Up

Design by Melissa Inman

Shake up your cardmaking by modifying the shape of your cards. Instead of the usual rectangle shape, Melissa chose a square card for this large, round bunny sticker. She mounted the sticker on a blue circle and printed the "o" in "hoppy" green to show off her clever title.

Easy Easter Cards: Go Tone-On-Tone

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Go Tone-On-Tone

Design by Melissa Inman

For a chic Easter card, pair your favorite pastel hue with white. Melissa chose lime green for her monotone color scheme. She trimmed an oval from polka-dot paper to fit in a white chipboard frame and layered it over a subtly striped background. A tiny flourish and a sticker title top off the look.

Two-Page Scrapbook Layout Sketches 1-30: Scrapbook Page Sketch 147

Here is a nice simple layout

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Download sketch 147