The Layout a Day "process" with Lain Ehmann is coming along fabulously. I call it a process rather than a class, 'cause for me, it is a process. I am enjoying the LOAD Gallery on Flickr and seeing what everyone else is creating, too!
Peter jokingly says that it ought to be called "LOAN," not "LOAD" ... ie: "Layout a Night... " He's referring to the fact that I *cannot* SB in the daytime- only after supper and after our sweet Noah has gone to bed. So I am always up LATE finishing up my LO, photographing it & uploading it before a very crazy bedtime... like 1 or 2 AM. But it's getting better! I am NOT a fast SB'er so this goal is a lofty one for me... one LO every day for 31 days.
That said, I did it in Feb when I did Lain's "Find your Style from A to Z" class. That was 31 LOs in 31 days... I think I went a little over but it was self-paced. I DID finish it a few days late (on my timetable, I was "late") but it was a blast! I learned so much about my scrappin' style! And to top it al off my friend Ann S. from Calgary was doing that class too, and we shared everything we created. THAT was what made it extra fun. It was like, well... scrappy-bonding time! LOL
The LOs I am creating for May 2011 LOAD are simple and clean without as much embellishment as I'd normally use. There is almost ALWAYS journaling included (me and my stories, LOL) to some degree. Gotta write 'em down and share them.
As for the pages being simpler, "That's OK." I am a linear-girl anyway, and I need these pages as a legacy, not so much as "ART." Having some very artsy ones in the mix is great, too, though, don't get me wrong! I am sure there WILL be some artsy ones, LOL.
I can do the artsy stuff when called upon to do it (ie for Design Team work...) -- and I DO enjoy it-- just not when I have a bazillion pics to scrap and am involved in the fun process of creating my 31 LOs along with the other "LOADSTERS!"
Oh- and yep! Ann is a fellow LOADSTER this time too. I am so happy about that!
My best friend in the world, Helen, who lives in NB and whom I have not seen in far TOO MANY moons told me today after seeing my latest LO (it was for Day 9) on Facebook (FB) that she loved keeping up with things. It suddenly hit me that the scrapbooking, coupled with a venue like FB is a strong tool for strenghening the ties that connect us as people. I mean, I always knew that FB and Scrapbooking were SEPARATELY ideal tools for this... but together, they're a knockout punch!!
On to the latest May 2011 LOAD creations...6,7,8, and 9!!
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"Wide Load" LOAD Day #9 |
LO #58 in 2011
Journaling reads:
Wide Load~
During March Break, Kate’s boyfriend Taylor visited from Kingston, Ontario. These “big kids” were awesome-- they took Noah & Argo to play at the Park every single day that week. Daniel & his friend Liam came along once, too!
As you can see here, Noah is holding the handle on Argo’s Autism Assistance Dog Guide vest. Kate has Argo’s leash, and Taylor is holding Noah’s other hand, to keep him from bolting away.
In the Spring, the Trainer from Lions Foundation of Canada is coming to help us learn to use the waist-belt with Argo & Noah (that’s a tether system for Noah’s increased safety.) This will reduce the need for holding onto Noah’s other hand while out.
Everyone’s kinda cute together!
I just had to take a batch of photos!!
What a “wide load!” LOL!
March Break~ 2011
Kingston, NS
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"Our Baby: Treasure" LOAD Day #8 |
LO #57 in 2011
(From my own unpublished Sketch.)
Journaling from back of Layout reads~
This is our little fella, Noah Adam Scott, who is 18 mos old in this photo (WalMart). His outfit was made by Oma. He was (and is)-- such a darling.
About 13 mos after this photo was taken, we had a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and life changed forever for our family of 6.
The little quote on the bottom right says: "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." Thanks to our concerted efforts as a family, and the efforts of a lot of people who work with (and have WORKED with) Noah, he has made HUGE and steady progress... he turned 9 years old on on April 23rd. STEADY is the operative word here, he has never had a halt in progress.... "EVERYTHING GOOD TAKES TIME" has become my motto as his Mommy.
Supplies:
Patterned Paper; SEI "Poppy" Collection
Border Punch: Fiskars
Quote: Chit Chat Sticker: 3 Bugs in a Rug Chalk Garden Collection
Numbers: Flair "Take a number" Brown
"Treasure" Chipboard: My Mind's Eye- Laundry Line Coastal "Celebrate" Collection
Rub on circles & flowers: Mod Designs
Giant Ricrac: Savvy n Sassy Store
"Our baby: title lettering- from BasicGrey Marrakech, Stella Ruby Collections
CTMH Exclusive Ink: Twilight
MM Ribbon Glue
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"Restful" LOAD Day #7
Mitty resting in our wicker "facecloth basket" in the bathroom |
LO #56 in 2011
"Restful"
This is Mitty in the linen closet and the facecloth basket in our bathroom. Also resting in front of the TV in livingroom- all stretched out! What a lazy boy!! And the faces he makes when we take pics are a HOOT! OHMYMITTY!!!!! LMBO!
Supplies:
Patt Papers:
Close to My Heart- turquoise fingerprint pattern("Hooligans" Collection)
Daisy D's ("Chasing Butterflies" Collection)
Pink Paislee- red and white floral (Dream Big: "365 Degrees" Collection)
Pink Paislee- turq and red floral ("Fascinating" Collection )
CS: Bazzill- PomegranateTitle lettering Pink Paislee - Fashion Script ("Fascinating" Collection)
Flowers: fussy cut from daisy d's pp
Gemstones: Crafts brand- Dollarama
Ink for distressing: CTMH Grey Flannel
Tools:
Sandpaper: P150 grit
Pen for doodling: CM Fine tipped black
EK Success Eyelet Setter (used as hole punch for scallop edge)
Dollarama: Scallop Ruler
Cutterbee scissors
CTMH Fine tipped scissors
Adhesives:
Mono-Multi
Ross Stick
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"Mitty Kitty" LOAD Day #6
Mitty in the laundry basket- warm and cozy; April 2011 |
LO #55 in 2011
"Mitty Kitty"
Here's our cat Mitty (age 4) in the clothes basket among the warm clothes... and atop the high hutch in Noah's bedroom!! I wish he'd FOLD the darned laundry!
Patt Papers:
Daisy d's- red polka dot ("Chasing Butterflies" Collection)
Prima- "Sweets" ("Shabby Chic" Collection- 2010)- used as background
Pink Paislee- turq and red floral ("Fascinating" Collection- 2009 )
Title lettering Pink Paislee - Fashion Script ("Fascinating" Collection-2009)
Flowers: fussy-cut from Daisy d's pp ("Chasing Butterflies" Collection)
Gemstones:"Crafts" brand- Dollarama
Tools:
EK Success Eyelet Setter (used as hole punch for scallop edge)
Scallop Ruler: Dollarama
Cutterbee scissors
CTMH Fine tipped scissors
Adhesives:
Mono-Multi
Ross Stick
Thanks for popping by!! See you again soon!
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