This month our gallery theme and our monthly theme are the same! We are trying something new, too! We are so excited to have a themed month and look forward to the continuity of gallery and monthly topics. We thought that with all the preparations for school and all the new things that school's begining brings, that August would be the perfect month to celebrate learning and trying new things.
To get started, let's look at our new gallery.
BREAKIN’ 101
BY ALIZA DEUTSCH
A Note from Aliza
This layout is about how my son’s first breakdancing class came to be. It’s kind of a cool story, I think.
August Fun Fact
I finally begin my summer vacation! I have a solid 4 weeks before I have to return to work.
DEAR FUTURE SELF
BY LISA BORBÉLY
A Note from Lisa
I made this layout without hiding the journaling at first. But then since I really did write from my heart, it felt a little strange to have it right there in my album. So I created a flip pocket on top of the page protector to hide the journaling.
CHILDHOOD DREAM
BY KATIE SCOTT
A Note From Katie
I love to scraplift to work on some of my scrapbooking skills. I chose Denise M's "Be Brave and Wild" layout from the scrapbook process video while I made this page and in the video I shared my new way of storing die cut paper embellishments in a watercolor sketch book - I am so excited about this scrapbook storage solution!
August Fun Fact
When I was growing up I was completely obsessed with horses and I spent my summers riding "Bugles the Little Red Pony" at overnight Camp Farley in the Town of Mashpee in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
POWER TOOL TEAM
BY JENNIFER LARSON
A Note from Jennifer
I do the same back to school pages every year—my choice, it makes it easier—so I thought I would celebrate some everyday learning instead, specifically how I’ve started using the internet and my boys to organize the house a bit more. Our first project—organizing the garage—is what I celebrate here.
August Fun Fact
It took me two full days to build the tool holders, purge stuff, and rearrange the garage.
STRONG, MIGHTY & BRAVE
BY BECCA DICKSON
A Note from Becca
I've been slacking on my scrapbooking lately with a trying life situation thrown my way. I decided to jump back in and do a page for my kids about our new chapter. I began with a template to make the page come together quickly, even though I modified it a bit and added my own touches. I love the huge painted alpha for the title and all the bright and colorful papers/elements for a positive spin on a tough event.
August Fun Fact
My kids and I are currently working through our giant summer bucket list with only 12/36 items left to go! The other day we made giant bubbles in our wading pool and used a hula hoop to put bubbles around each other - it was a blast!
Thank you for stopping by! We look forward to an educational and happy month together!