Let's do a happy dance!!! Today we have an entirely brand new, never-before-seen gallery filled with layouts celebrating the technology in our lives. Please put your hands together for month's gallery, TechLove. Enjoy!
T.V. The 5th Deutsch | Aliza Deutsch
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Amy Tangerine, My Mind’s Eye, Crate Paper, Chic Tags) + wood veneer (Lily Bee Designs, Cocoa Daisy) + flair (Two Peas in a Bucket, Cocoa Daisy) + thickers (American Crafts) + stickers (My Mind’s Eye, Skipping 5) + tabs (Chic Tags) + washi tape (Lily Bee Designs) + fonts (Linenstroke)
A Note from Aliza
We've always been a big TV watching family. Really big. It’s not great, but the fact is, it brings us together, not just in a passive way. We really look forward to our time together, and we live to talk and laugh about it. So, as far as I’m concerned, it’s a good thing.
February Fun Fact
I was so bummed when school wasn’t cancelled during the last snow storm. It took me a few days to feel like myself again.
The Whole World in My Hands | Lisa Ottosson
8.5 x 11 | materials cardstock (Bazzil) + twine (The Twinery) + pen (Sharpie Fine) + thickers (American Crafts) + stickers (Studio Calico) + stamps (Granit)
A Note from Lisa
This layout was so much fun to do! I know that it will be so cool to have this in the future, since technology changes so very fast!
February Fun Fact
I turn 35 this month!!!
A Phone & So Much More | Sue Althouse
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill) + patterned paper, brads, stickers, chipboard (Simple Stories) + thickers, date stamp (American Crafts) + border punch (Fiskars) + pen (Micron)
A Note from Sue
This layout compares my first mobile phone to my current iPhone. It is amazing how far the technology has advanced in just a few short years!
February Fun Fact
My husband and I prefer to celebrate Valentine's Day quietly, usually at home watching a movie and sharing some candy.
Two of You | Monika Głód
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (BasicGrey, Studio Calico) + letter stickers (Studio Calico) + mists (Studio Calico) + cut files-cut with Cameo
A Note from Monika
I love how technology is changing all the time. I can take photos with my iPhone, post them to Instagram or Facebook, or instantly send to my family. I have my iPhone always ready to take an interesting pics. I'm just loving it!
February Fun Fact
Winter this year is rather like ugly Spring or fall, but I believe soon will be snowing. In February, school kids in my city have two weeks of winter holidays, so I hope there will be snow and they will have lot of fun!
The World in the Palm of my Hand | Francine Clouden
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill Basics Paper) + spray ink (Kesi’Art, Studio Calico) + patterned paper (Studio Calico) + journal card (Studio Calico) + wood veneer (Studio Calico) + letter stickers (October Afternoon) + word stickers (Authentique) + rub-on (Chatterbox) + twine, ink (Jenni Bowlin)
A Note from Francine
I'm kind of addicted to geotag embellishments, and try to find a way to use them on most of my layouts.
February Fun Fact
I plan to master knitting this year. I can crochet just about anything, but knitting literally gets me tied up in knots. Time to change that!
Tech Gal | Jennifer Larson
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill) + patterned paper (Studio Calico, Glitz Designs, Webster’s Pages) + wood veneer (Studio Calico) + stencil/stitching template (Fancy Pants Designs) + thickers (American Crafts) + stickers (Authentique) + paper distresser (Stampin' Up!) + washi tape (Studio Calico) + ink (Jenni Bowlin) + rub-ons (Studio Calico) + circle cutter (Coluzzle) + floss (DMC) + font (Times New Roman)
A Note from Jennifer
I’ve scrapped my love of technology before, but I was inspired to scrap about my mother’s technological aptitude when I found these photos I’d printed but never scrapbooked. I’m not super technological myself, but I always feel like an expert after hanging out with my mom.
February Fun Fact
The papers in this layout were scraps left over after a crop that were lying in a pile. I liked how they looked together and saved them for a page to be made later.
Edits | Jennie McGarvey
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Bella Blvd, October Afternoon, We R Memory Keepers and Studio Calico) + thickers (American Crafts) + labels (Studio Calico) + wood veneer (Studio Calico) + pen (Sharpie)
Today and Always| Amy Coose
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill) + patterned paper (Pebbles, Studio Calico, Webster's Pages) + thickers (October Afternoon)+ stickers (Pebbles) + ink (Prima) + stencil (Heidi Swapp)+jounaling tag (Chic Tags) +pen (American Crafts) + washi tape (October Afternoon)
A Note from Amy
I took this picture of my family, all on their iPhones while traveling and knew it'd be perfect for my technology layout. It blows my mind how attached to our iPhones we all are.
February Fun Fact
I will admit it, I HATE Valentine's Day. It's just an annoying holiday that forces me to eat more chocolate and candy than I really should.
My Virtual Bulletin Board | Diane Payne
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (BasicGrey, Webster Pages, Studio Calico, Lily Bee, Carta Bella, Simple Stories) + brads (Prima) + thickers (American Crafts) + stickers (Simple Stories, Amy Tangerine, Tim Holtz) + ink (Prima, Tsukineko) + stamps (Gossamer Blue, Studio Calico) + pen (American Crafts)
A Note from Diane
A few months back I did a layout about my top 10 apps. I thought it would be fun to focus on one of those, Pinterest, a little bit more. I use Pinterest every single day. Usually on the computer but the app has come in pretty handle on multiple occasions. For the photos, I did screen captures of some of my boards and layered them on patterned paper.
February Fun Fact
We don't typically do anything to celebrate Valentine's Day. We are usually still recovering from Christmas so elect to skip making a big event of the holiday!
Phone | Kate Christensen
12 x 12 | digital materials paper (Once Upon a Lilypad by AWolff Designs; More Than Words by Pink Reptile Designs) + button, sequin, splatters (Sprinkles V.19 by Valorie Wibbens) + heart, flower (The Little Things by Kaye Winiecki) + alpha (Again and Again Alpha Stash by Michelle Godin) + arrows (You are Here Collaboration by The Queen of Quirk and Paislee Press) + template (Topography No.22 by Valorie Wibbens) + fonts (Traveling Typewriter)
A Note from Kate
I wanted this layout to have a very "tween" feel to it so I started with a fun, quirky template and a bright color palette. I threw in some messy, multi-colored splatters and a few elements with different textures.
February Fun Fact
It's my birthday this month!
Technology | Cristina C. Scrap
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Studio Calico) + vellum + stickers (Studio Calico, Heidi Swapp) + alpha (American Crafts, BasicGrey) + flair (Studio Calico) + adhesive (Martha Stewert glue pen, glue dots) + stamps (Studio Calico) + ink (Colorbox, Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink) + sewing machine + pen (American Crafts)
A Note from Cristina
The theme for this month’s gallery was perfect to document what I’ve been working on this month. It was hard to find a paper that had all the countries I needed on the map! Hawaii in fact was not depicted, but I made do. Geography has never been my strongest subject anyway! :)
February Fun Fact
A few years ago I made a coupon book for Valentine’s Day for my husband, and it was a big hit! I’d like to put another one together this year.
My Collection| Jina Jean
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (Chic tags, American crafts) + photo overlays (American crafts) + transparent letters (Studio Calico) + Wood die cuts (Studio Calico) + Vellum shapes (Studio Calico)+ Chipboard sticker (Studio Calico) + paper clip (Studio Calico) + Enamel dots (Teresa collons)
A Note from Jina
I don't hesitate to say that the great technology for recording my routine is just my camera and I want to make great advances in my photography. So recently I'm interested in collecting some lenses and lights. It's just my greed? At least I hope not. ;)
iPhone5 | Laura O'Donnell
12 x 12 | digital materials digital kit (February 2014 Storyteller by Just Jaimee) + fonts (Century Gothic)
A Note from Laura
I got this phone for Christmas in 2012 and I still love it, but making phone calls is the last thing it gets used for! The camera, filters, apps, email, Facebook, etc., are what get the most use from me.
February Fun Fact
My wedding anniversary is this month!
Screen Time | Christine Newman
12 x 12 | materials digital scrapbook kits (Stay Tuned + Retrospective + So Major by One Little Bird Designs) + fonts (DJB Smartypants by Darcy Baldwin) + social media icons (downloaded from internet)
A Note from Christine
This layout explains why I love my iPad so much, ever since I got it over a year ago!
February Fun Fact
I have three good friends whose birthdays are on the exact same day in February.
instaLOVE| WaiSam Ho
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Studio Calico) + patterned paper (American Crafts, Echo Park Paper, Studio Calico) + vellum (Studio Calico) + letter stickers (Pink Paislee, BasicGrey) + mists (Studio Calico) + stickers (Simple Stories, KI Memories, American Crafts, BasicGrey) + washi tapes (Freckled Fawn) + enamel dots (My Mind's Eyes) + stamps (Kelly Purkey)
A Note from Sam
I knew I wanted scrap this photo that I taken over a year ago that I documented my new iPhone 5. Yes, I am still using this phone and couldn't imagine how much this phone has changed my life. I am addicted to Instagram ever since I got this phone and this has led to many opportunities in my scrapbooking journey.
February Fun Fact
Chinese New Year starts on 31 of January and we celebrate it for 15 days. This year we are going to celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day together. I am planning for a Valentine's Day surprise for my husband and let's see how it goes!
Disney Planning | Carey Bridges
12 x 12 | materials digital kits (Audacious Designs Best Year Ever Papers and Elements; Pixels and Company Curiosity Part 1 January 2014 Collaboration) + alphas (Scotty Girl Design This Year 2014 Alphabets) + flair (Karla Dudley Anywhere Buttons) + fonts (arsenale white, 1942 report)
A Note from Carey
With the theme of technology, I wanted to capture how I used technology for planning a recent trip to Disney World. It's amazing to me how my phone replaced just about every planning and tracking method I previously used! I captured several screenshots of the different apps I used and layered them up on my layout.
February Fun Fact
My son and I are both currently reading the Harry Potter series. He's two books ahead of me, so I really need to catch up! We've been watching the movies after we both finish that book.
Modern Technology | Lisa Ottosson
8.5 x 11 | materials cardstock (Bazzill) + journaling (Vintage typewriter) + sequins (Cocoa Daisy) + pattern paper (Jillibean Soup) + tag (Echo Park)
A Note from Lisa
I love modern technology! I really do. I have family a few hours away and we use technology every day to keep in touch.
February Fun Fact
I can't believe how fast this year is going already!
Learn, Play. | Stephanie Bryan
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill Basics) + patterned paper (American Crafts) + thickers (American Crafts) + labels (American Crafts) + stickers (American Crafts) + mist (October Afternoon)
A Note from Stephanie
My two children love playing on our iPad. It’s amazing to me how interactive, educational and fun the different applications can be. I love that they love it and I love that they are learning as the play. For this layout, I found this picture of my son playing on our iPad and decided to use thickers to denote all of the ways they currently use the iPad. I’m sure these words will change as they grow, but I love that this layout tells our iPad story “right now.”
February Fun Fact
I was never much of a Valentine’s fan before I had children. Now it’s all about heart shaped sandwiches, pink play dough and love notes! Happy February!
Got Game? | Jennifer Hignite
12 x 12 | materials digital kit (Karla Dudley: Geeked) + digital stitches (Scotty Girl Designs: Skinny Stitches Shapes)
A Note from Jennifer
This layout is just a peek at how technology has been a part of my boys lives over the past few years! It is an almost daily scene you will see around our house!
February Fun Fact
I am completely and totally in love and can't wait to start the next chapter of my life with my new fiance :)
Technology + Drive | Amy Sorensen
12 x 12 | materials patterned paper (BasicGrey, My Mind's Eye, Simple Stories) + alphabet stickers (BasicGrey) + tag punch (EK Success) + Futura font
A Note from Amy
I very nearly deleted this photo. Like I wrote in the journaling, it's really not a very good picture. But I kept looking at it, and coming back to it, because of what I know about what's behind the image. What it says about Nathan at that exact moment of his life. Of course...without the words it would just be a really bad picture!
February Fun Fact
Between both sides, we have NINE family birthdays in February. Toss in our anniversary (22nd this year), Valentine's Day, of course Groundhog Day (who could forget it?), and maybe a nice lunch out on President's Day and yeah: it's a lot of cards to remember!
DVR Love | Marnie Flores
12 x 12 | materials papers, elements (Color Me Happy by Glitz) + fonts (KG Primary Penmanship, Pharmacy)
A Note from Marnie
This was so hard for me as I love all my tech. So my idea to do my favorite actually stumped me much longer than if I had just picked one and done a layout. Silly, no?
February Fun Fact
Last year we did love notes between our family members until Valentine's Day. Last week my girls declared that we need to get the mailboxes out! Guess it's time to print out some new notes!
Wow! What a gallery! Thank you, team, for such an inspirational gallery this month! We can't wait for you all to tell us the story or design or photo that touched your heart and inspired you to make a page. As always, please head on over to the gallery to better read the journaling and see the layouts bigger!
