While we realize that September is still one day away, we couldn't wait any longer to show off our brand new gallery!
This month our theme is Palette-able: each of us began with a color palette and grew it into a lovely layout. We hope you enjoy the gallery! As a reminder, a larger version can be seen and the journaling read if you go to the photo album.
Hug | Jina Jean
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (My Mind's Eye, Carta Bella) + buttons (a flair for buttons) + plastic alphas (Crate Paper) + sticker (BasicGrey, My Mind's Eye) + labels (Crate Paper) + mist (Studio Calico)
A Note from Jina
My "Palette-able" layout is full of my favorite colors. Especially mint color reminds me of FRESH and SOFT mood. I used circular stitch, bubble patterns and clear dew drops to accentuate the mood. It looks just like such a dreamy layout.
September Fun Fact
Chuseok in September is a Korean Thanksgiving Day and the biggest national holiday of year. According to tradition, I'll make a wish to the full moon on the day. Guess what, my wish is. . . :)
Sleeping Beauty | Christine Newman
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts, Kelly Paper) + patterned paper (Gossamer Blue, Elle's Studio, Bella Blvd, Hambly, Becky Higgins) + heart doily (Freckled Fawn) + twine (Whiskar Graphics) + pen (Sakura) + stickers (Echo Park) + letter stickers (Simple Stories Sn@p) + washi tape (Freckled Fawn) + diecuts (October Afternoon) + stamps (American Crafts) + ink (Memento, Tsukineko) + spray ink (Studio Calico) + paint (Martha Stewart) + spray stencil (Heidi Swapp) + sequins (Gossamer Blue) + wood veneers (Freckled Fawn) + paper clips (Freckled Fawn, Studio Calico) + ceramic embellishments (Freckled Fawn) + adhesives (Scotch, Glue Dots, Ranger) + punches (Marvy Uchida) + digital photo overlays (Karla Dudley, Scotty Girl Designs) + digital cutting file (Studio Calico) + digital cutter (Silhouette)
A Note from Christine
One of my favorite color palettes is yellow and gray together. Just those two colors look so sunny and happy. When I decided to scrap a really cute photo of my gray cat Noodle taking a nap, I knew I had to use the gray & yellow color palette!
September Fun Fact
Every year my husband Todd and I looking forward to September because that's the start of the college football season, and we love our Ohio State Buckeyes!
Cherish This Moment | Cristina C. Scrap
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Studio Calico) + watercolors (Crayola washable watercolors, Caran d'Ache Neocolor II pastels) + mislabel alpha, arrows (Heidi Swapp) + glitter (American Crafts WOW) + embossing powder (American Crafts ZING!) + watermark ink (Versamark) + heat gun + wood veneer (Studio Calico, Freckled Fawn) + buttons (Doodlebug Design Inc.) + enamel dots (BasicGrey, My Mind's Eye, Queen & Co.) + sequins (Studio Calico) + stamp (Studio Calico) + pen (Uniball Signo silver) + adhesives (Mod Podge, Martha Stewart glue pen, Zig 2 way glue)
A Note from Cristina
The inspiration for the colors I used on this page was drawn from the photo, in particular the green and orange of my t-shirt. I didn't really have anything in my supplies that matched those colors, so I created my own palette. In addition to green and orange, I chose pink and blue, and colored some of the circles on my background paper using watercolors; I customized the mistable embellishments with the same colors. Then I added some silver accents to have some sparkle.
September Fun Fact
Summer has flown by especially fast for me this year.. but I am looking forward to the cooler weather! But with the fall approaching, it also means that I need to start working on the yearly calendars I give to my family as Christmas gifts!
7 | Ann Costen
12 x 12 | materials software (Adobe) + digital kits (BasicGrey, Echo Park) + fonts (Travelling Typewriter)
A Note from Ann
This month, my baby turned seven! It’s always bittersweet for me whenever my kids have a birthday so I wanted to document how she is at this moment in time. I love colours so when I saw this palette on Pinterest, I knew right away that I had to use it on a layout. I picked several papers and elements that matched the palette and digitally recolored other items that I liked but didn't match.
September Fun Fact
I love to read fiction but I can’t stand to wait until the end of the book to find out the ending. Usually, I read books in this order: beginning, end, middle. I find that knowing the ending helps me catch more details as I’m reading through the book!
Dave’s Summer Vacation 2013 | Aliza Deutsch
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (BasicGrey, October Afternoon) + brads (October Afternoon) + labels (BasicGrey, October Afternoon) + stickers (BasicGrey) + fonts (Burst My Bubble)
A Note from Aliza
This layout came together pretty quickly for me. I opened up my monthly kit from Cocoa Daisy, and there were so many greys, I was in heaven. I just started layering them on top of each other and then added in the orange for a nice masculine contrast. Since I live with all males, I find myself turning to orange and red a lot to add color to my layouts.
September Fun Fact
Right before I made this layout, I painted my bedroom in grey, and I have been searching for some orange accessories to go with it. I guess I am a fan of this color scheme.
Favorite Moment | Celeste Smith
12 x 12 | materials kits (Noted papers and elements by Yeah Ya Designs, Daily Notes papers and elements by Anita Designs, Recorded Papers by Shannon McNab, Sophie Sunset papers and elements by Ardent Sparrow) + stitches (In Stitches Neutrals by Robyn Meierotto) + font (Underwood Champion)
A Note from Celeste
With the theme of palette in mind, I jumped on the recent trend of digital scrapbook stores offering multiple kits with a common palette. In this case, the September Company Stache from Pixels & Company. These collections of kits are a great way to mix and match designers and really come up with a little more eclectic mix of elements on your pages!
September Fun Fact
Back to the crazy busy schedule of fall! It's amazing how much we can pack into four little lives!
Goodbye Summer...Hello School | Carey Bridges
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Mye de Leon (Brave)) + patterned paper (Karla Dudley (Sup?), Mye de Leon (Brave)) + transparency (Karla Dudley (Peachy Clear Cards)) + buttons (Mommyish (Seaside Retreat)) + flair (Karla Dudley (Sup? Buttons)) + enamel dots, mist (Gennifer Bursett (Scarlet Letter Elements)) + word art (Karla Dudley (Worded Sup?, Stamp Press Schooled)) + brushes (Karla Dudley (Stamp Press Schooled), Mye de Leon (Cool Change Rub On Trims)) + washi tape (Karla Dudley (Sup? Washi Tapes)) + masks (Robyn Meierotto (Cut.It.Out Hand Cut Clipping Masks)) + fonts (1942 Report)
A Note from Carey
When choosing the colors for my back to school layout, I wanted to include the school colors of blue and gold (yellow). I didn't plan that my son was wearing blue shorts, or that the teacher's outfit matched perfectly! Since the photos had so much blue, I kept it as an accent color. I also wanted to tie in the red of my son's shirt, which also completed the triadic color scheme of the primary colors, red, yellow and blue, reinforcing the school theme. To balance the bright colors, I used neutrals of tan and gray. I kept the main colors in small amounts to enhance, not detract from, the colorful photos.
September Fun Fact
After 14 years, I was excited to finally buy new bedding for our bed - gray comforter with gray and white chevron sheets and aqua accents. The best compliment came from my son, who said it looked like a "hotel" bed (made up with all the accent pillows).
Life is More Fun at the Beach | Diane Payne
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (Studio Calico, October Afternoon) + flair (A Flair for Buttons) + buttons (American Crafts) + brads (October Afternoon, Crate Paper) + circle grid (Pink Paislee) + mist (Heidi Swapp) + stickers (October Afternoon) + stamps (Studio Calico) + ink (Hero Arts) + pen (American Crafts)
A Note from Diane
I am loving gold/copper right now and knew I wanted to include that color in my palette. I found a fun gold metallic circle grid and knew it would be perfect for the theme this month. Putting it together was easy, I simply filled each circle with soft shades of orange, pink, yellow, and grey patterned paper along with some embellishments for added dimension.
September Fun Fact
Christmas is just around the corner and I'm already planning the design for my Christmas cards. I think the photo on this layout will be the star of the card along with a clever title about jumping.
So Tasty | Francine Clouden
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Pink Paislee, Sasafrass Lass) + chipboard letters (K&Co) + Flag (October Afternoon) + decorative clip (K&Co) + sticker (Cosmo Cricket, October Afternoon) + fabric yo-yo (BasicGrey)
A Note from Francine
This layout is inspired by a colour palette that I found on the WCS color board at Pinterest here. I loved the soft palette, so knew I wanted to use baby pictures for my page. I found patterned papers in pink and yellow, and added the other shades with the embellishments.
September Fun Fact
Can you believe that little baby is starting his second year of pre-school this month?
Larson Boys | Jennifer Larson
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill) + patterned paper (American Crafts, Pebbles) + die cuts (Project Life) + stickers (My Mind’s Eye, Studio Calico, Skipping 5) + washi tape (Freckled Pawn) + stamp (Studio Calico) + ink (Tsukineko, Jenni Bowlin) + embossing powder (American Crafts) + floss (DMC) + pen (Copic) + font (Times New Roman)
A Note from Jennifer Larson
I had a great photo of my father-in-law with my two boys from our vacation this year. It made me think of everything they have in common, which inspired the journaling. For the colors, I went with a palette largely of yellow, orange, aqua, and green. I started with the background paper in my favorite color, yellow. I then went with the speech bubble paper, which had orange, aqua, and green. I picked the title die cut and embossing powder in orange, used the washi in aqua, then stitched in green to emphasize those colors. Orange, yellow, and aqua are my favorites, and the green I think made the color combo stand out.
September Fun Fact
I can navigate the Mall of America without a map.
Same Games, New Generation | Sarah Pendergrast
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye, BasicGrey) + vellum shapes (Studio Calico) + brads (October Afternoon) + thickers (American Crafts) + labels + mist + stickers (Skipping 5, Studio Calico, BasicGrey) + enamel (Doodlebug, My Mind's Eye)
A Note from Sarah
This layout drew inspiration from my colour palette, and the cottage setting where the photo and story are from. I created a patchwork design to give a country feel, and the little nautical accents were the perfect touch.
September Fun Fact
September is my favourite month, as I have never lost the excitement of back to school time. I’m looking forward to stating a new class for myself this fall, and have it narrowed down to either knitting, cooking or pottery.
Wherever We Are Together| WaiSam Ho
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Studio Calico, Crate Paper, BasicGrey) + wood veneers (Studio Calico, Citrus Twist Kits) + stickers (Echo Park, BasicGrey) + paints (Tim Holtz Distress Paint) + alphabets (BasicGrey) + cabochon (Studio Calico) + mist (Studio Calico) + adhesives (Elmer's Tacky Glue) + sewing machine (Brother) + doilies
A Note from Sam
The inspiration of this layout is drawn from the little sunshine from my baby's bib. I thought the doily paper (from Crate Paper) looks like clouds.
September Fun Fact
September is gonna be a special and busy month for me as that is our two year wedding anniversary. And my baby boy is turning 6 month-old in September, means I really have to learn how to prepare semi-solid food for him. I have hardly cooked previously. And I am also going to start teaching book binding lesson, so this is going to be a really fun and challenging month for me!
Whistle While You Work | Valerie O'Neall
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (Webster's Pages, Carta Bella, Crate Paper) + thickers (American Crafts) + canvas tag (Maya Road) + twine (Martha Stewart Crafts) + sticker (My Mind's Eye) + rub on (Cosmo Cricket) + die cut card (American Crafts)
A Note from Valerie
I didn't journal much, but used subtle elements together to tell a story. My husband whistles all the time while he's working. I just happened to catch it on camera, and if it weren't for the title, I don't think you'd ever notice he's whistling in one of the photos. And the "3" card references that there's actually three of us in that tractor cabin--Lucas was due to arrive any day.
September Fun Fact
Still pinching myself--excited to join the My Mind's Eye design team this month on their blog.
Sweetness | Monika Głód
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper, stickers, letter stamps (American Crafts) + mists (Studio Calico)+ pen (American Crafts) +chalk tape (Fancy Pants) + enamel dots (MME) + white star paper clip (Two Peas) + chevron badge (Monika Głód)
A Note from Monika
I love to scrap black & white photos, because I can use bright colors and white space. This time I choose 4 colors-gray,pink,yellow and tourquise and photo of my younger son. I like how the colors coordinate with photo and I like the summer mood in this LO.
September Fun Fact
I like fall, but now I can’t wait for the snow. I love winter!
Harbor Springs | Sue Althouse
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill) + patterned paper (Crate Paper, Echo Park, Jenni Bowlin, Little Yellow Bicycle, Studio Calico) + buttons (KI Memories, October Afternoon) + letter stickers (Jilllibean Soup) + stamps (Stampin’ Up!) + ink (Hero Arts) + floss (We R Memory Keepers) + ribbon (Bo Bunny) + flair (A Flair for Buttons) + Mini Pearls (Doodlebug, Queen & Co.) + pens (Micron, Signo)
A Note from Sue
The color palette for this layout came from shopping my embellishment stash. After assembling a combination I loved, I selected photos and pulled patterned papers from my color files to complete the page. The grid design provided me with many small compartments to embellish with all the supplies I had chosen.
September Fun Fact
I have already printed my Christmas gift list and started handmade projects for a few people on that list. I hate doing things at the last minute.
Such a Great Day | Stephanie Bryan
12 x 12 | cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (Studio Calico, American Crafts) + buttons (My Mind's Eye) + sequins (Studio Calico) + tag (American Crafts) + embellishments (Crate Paper, Freckled Fawn, My Mind's Eye, Studio Calico) + typewriter (Smith Corona) + sewing machine
A Note from Stephanie
Of course I just had to pick pink in my color palette for this month's gallery. I love this beautiful "misted pink" paper from the new Dear Lizzy Polka Dot collection and knew I wanted to use it as my main color. I used a mask and some gesso on my background, as well as some gesso covered tissue paper to add a little texture and dimension. My other colors are more subtle as I wanted the pink to really be the main focus.
September Fun Fact
Preschool starts back for us this September and both of my two kids will be in the same school. My daughter will be in the four year old program and my son will start his very first year of preschool in the two year old program. Boy am I looking forward to a schedule and routine again!!
Sun and Surf | Laura O'Donnell
9 x 9 | materials cardstock (French Paper Co) + patterned paper (BasicGrey Clippings and Hey You) + stamps (Technique Tuesday Daily Photo, Today Banner, Beach Time) + banner die (Technique Tuesday) + inks (Fresh Ink) + veneers (Studio Calico) + die cuts (Crate Paper, Fancy Pants) + photo action (Adrienne Looman Soft Tea)
A Note from Laura
Our first trip to the beach this summer wasn't until mid August, and my little guy Willie was so happy! I used the Soft Tea photoshop action on this photo and the way the colors came out, with the seafoam green and touches of orange, blue, and brown, I thought it would be a nice palette for the end of summer/beginning of fall.
September Fun Fact
I have an inexpensive digital underwater camera that I use to take pictures at the beach or at the pool. I never actually take any photos underwater with it, but I'm able to get up close to my kids for pictures without having to worry about the camera getting ruined of it gets wet.
Tea Time | Amy Kingsford
8.5 x 11 | materials cardstock (Dare to Dream Solids by Karen Funk) + patterned paper (Maggie Holmes Collection by Create Paper) + buttons (Jane Vol. 2 by The Ardent Sparrow) + alpha (Hello Alpha by Creashens) + labels (Maggie Holmes Collection by Crate Paper) + 3D Embellishments (Alice in Wonderland and Jane Vol. 2 by The Ardent Sparrow) + ink (D'Inks by Creashens) + template (Ultimate Vacation Template by Amy Martin) + fonts (Century Gothic and Courier New)
A Note from Amy
This layout about my niece at her very first tea party, was created using a color palette I pulled from the tea cup embellishment that I used on the page. I knew I wanted to use this embellishment the moment that I saw it and it was such a statement piece that I decided to build my entire page around it. I chose a template that would allow me to introduce a lot of different colors in an interesting way and I was lucky to find most of the patterned papers I used in one kit. I mixed these colors with large does of black in white to help the colors pop and to tie in my black and white photos.
September Fun Fact
I'm finally reclaiming my studio space in our basement and am currently in the process of organizing and redecorating! It feels so great to start over fresh in new space...don't you agree?!
Love List | Lisa Ottosson
8.5 x 11 | materials thickers (American Crafts) + labels (Crystal Wilkerson, BasicGrey) + stickers (Piggy Tales) + fonts (Rockwell
A Note from Lisa Ottosson
I don't understand why this page was so hard for me to make! I use lots of color all the time in my layouts, so you would think that this would be a piece of cake, right? I was thinking too hard on which colors to use, and how that would affect the page when I should have just done a page (any page) and then thought about what the colors did or represent etc. Anyway, when I was final putting the page together I first went with just green and white. But then it seemed the page was missing something, so I added a bit of pink in there and that made the trick!
September Fun Fact
I just swam in the lake for the first time in 12 years! Fact: I live on an island!
Woody's Smoke Shack | Kate Christensen
8.5 x 11 | materials/digital kits cardstock (Wild Blueberry Ink (Wanderlust, Basic Spots)) + patterned paper (Wild Blueberry Ink (Love Story)) + elements (Wild Blueberry Ink (Love Story)) + splatter (Gennifer Bursett (Toolbox: Mists V. 7)) + alpha (Wild Blueberry Ink (Iced Cookie Alphabet)) + template (Wild Blueberry Ink (Photo Clusters)) + fonts (KD Everyday, Traveling Typewriter)
A Note from Kate
I used the Kuler app to select a color palette from the top photo, but I thought the colors it chose were too dark for the layout I had in mind. I was able to tweak the colors a bit until I had a more muted, softer palette.
September Fun Fact
We put in our first vegetable garden since 2006. We're finally living in a place with a growing season!
Like It | Melanie Blackburn
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill) + patterned paper (October Afternoon) + buttons (October Afternoon) + brads (October Afternoon) + labels (October Afternoon) + mist (Studio Calico) + stickers (October Afternoon) + ink (Jenni Bowlin) + letters (Studio Calico) + Clips (American Crafts)
A Note from Melanie
This layout features one of my favourite colour combos. I just love working with grey and pairing it with either yellow, orange or teal. The colours I choose were inspired by the picture and really pick up on the tones and subject of the picture.
September Fun Fact
I love this time of the year, the cooler weather, the apple orchards ready for picking and all the wonderful photographing opportunities. If I had it my way it would be Fall all year round!
Love at Home | Kelly Jeppson
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Making Memories) + patterned paper (Fancy Pants) + metal slide (Stampin' Up!) + paper border (Doodlebug Designs) + paper bunting (BasicGrey) + alpha stickers (DCWV) + ribbon + stamps + ink (Stampin' Up!) + pen (Stampin' Up!)
A Note from Kelly
I took my color inspiration from the wreath that was hanging on the door in the middle photo of my layout. Cream, light blue, turquoise, and light green. Perfect for the photos of my kiddos from this spring.
September Fun Fact
I’m attending my high school reunion later this month (20 years!), and I’m starting to get nervous. It’s like I’m a teenager all over again!
The Story of She | Christa Paustenbaugh
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (BasicGrey, My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon, Echo Park Paper, Bella Blvd, Crate Paper, Elle's Studio) + stickers (American Crafts, Jillibean Soup, October Afternoon) + die cuts (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Elle's Studio, Jillibean Soup) + flair (Sasha Farina) + brads (Echo Park, October Afternoon) + Pebbles (My Mind's Eye)
A Note from Christa
This is one of those photos that you're in the right place at the right time with the right settings! We went to some waterfalls here in Okinawa and my youngest of course was the first one to jump on the rope to swing in the water.
September Fun Fact
This month marks 16 years of marriage for my husband and I! I sometimes still feel like we just got married, even with a middle schooler in our house!
BFF | Marnie Flores
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Echo Park, Glitz) + embellishment (Glitz) + fonts (Solea, Montez)
A Note from Marnie
I loved the color scheme that Amy used in her post last week--those oranges, and pinks were perfect for my frame of mind and this photo. I brightened the colors up which make them a hint more perfect!!
September Fun Fact
I love autumn. Love love love. The weather. The blue skies. The schedule. School clothes. The renewal. Everything about it is perfection.
Before we go, we must say goodbye to one of our beloved teammates. Katie is leaving us this month. We appreciate all she has done for us: her hard work, her friendship, and her sharing of her amazing talent. Katie we wish you well and can't thank you enough for a terrific run!! Good luck in all you do!
