Hello Life.
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SUPPLIES: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics (link to bulk option); Patterned Paper: Making Memories, Basic Grey; Circle Accents: Tim Holtz, Making Memories, K&Company; Trimmer Edging: Fiskars Pinking Blade; Pen: American Crafts; Date Stamp: Office Depot
The Story : Hello life. Hello outdoor fun. Hello Oregon Coast and the freedom to run and roam. Hello wind. Hello waves. Hello grass. Hello sand between your toes. Hello fresh air. Hello exploration. Hello cold July breeze. Hello family. Hello dogs on the beach running in the water. Hello fireworks. Hello trail. Hello snacks after a long journey on the beach. Hello clams. Hello sand in your socks. Hello silliness. Hello summer. Hello early to bed and early to rise. Hello good times and great memories.
A couple of my favorite things occur on this layout :
(1) handwriting directly on the photo using a Precision Pen from American Crafts - this photo was enlarged and printed here at home. Slick Writers also work great for writing on photos. I am always on the lookout for photos with spaces just waiting for stories.
(2) Repeating the same word for the beginning of each phrase in the journaling. This is a very stream-of-consciousness style writing that does not include complete senctences. By choosing one word to begin each phrase it helps me focus on what I want to say and leads my journaling in different ways than if I was just trying to write out each of the memories.
I was looking around on Scrapbook.com this morning and found that my most favorite adhesive - the permanent Dot N Roller from Kokuyo - is now available in a 6-pack.
I first learned about this adhesive when I taught at CKU-Japan a few years back. At that time it was only available in Japan and I have a friend (hi, Ikuko) who would send me some in bulk because it quickly became my favorite.
So happy to have it easily available in the US now.
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Kokuyo is the best!
My DH had bought a few of the refills last Christmas thinking they were the whole package. Well soon after, we went to Orlando to meet with our friends for a mini vacation and my BFF and i stopped at a LSS where i found the holder for it...so needless to say thanks to my DH i have a new adhesive that i just LOVE!
And thanks for sharing that it's available in bulk, b/c i had to buy out the LSS (which i'm happy they sell it!) whenever they have it in stock!
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I love repeating the first letter or first word in my journaling. It gives what you've written this structure that might not happen otherwise. I did a layout inspired by the old Musee d'Orsay website design { http://www.flickr.com/photos/kdlc/913060472/in/set-72157600493329514 }where I repeated the U-S combination of letters to start every sentence. It's one of my favorite layouts for the journaling and the simplicity.
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I always look to your blog for inspiration! I'm vacationing in Oregon/Washington right now and I can see how beautiful the Northwest is!
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Yes, writing directly on that photo is so adorable! LOVE the look!
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fun page! and yeah on finding your adhesive!
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Aww Ali!! Congrats on the baby!! What a blessing...
XOXO
Milena
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Love everything about the writing on the photo - what you said and how wonderfully the writing complements the layout. So gorgeous, so real. Think I might finally be ready to try this on some of my photos!
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I always love how you journal directly on the picture Ali, I have to try this!
This layout is so classic and clean, just stunning!
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I absolutely love this photo! I love that your little man is completely surrounded by nature and your words and yet your eye is still drawn right to him and his happy expression.
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Fantastic layout!! I feel inspired to give this a try.
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What a fabulous layout! It just draws you into his world. I love it. :)
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Love visiting your blog for inspiration and what a wonderful layout! Have a whole ton of *new* of these edge scissors (thanks to my mother-in-law) and always need new ideas on how to use them all. Thank you for the inspiration!
Oh and congratulations on the wonderful new miracle in your lives! =)
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Ali, this is an awesome LO. The colors of the paper blend so nicely with your beautiful photograph. The journaling is amazing. So nice!
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Hi Ali!
My LSS owner also recommended the Kokuyo and I love it. My other one (Herma Dotto) always had problems with the dispenser. Just wanted to let you know that sb.com is SOLD OUT of the 6pack already! ;) That's what happens when you give away your secrets...we all want to be like you! Great layout!!
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Hello Ali,
First of all congrats to having another baby! I'll be having a second one in Oct!
And hope you dont mind me asking this very basic question...I see that you use a lot of staples in your LOs from past to present. Are they just the ordinary ones we use? Any of the staples got rusty from your past LOs?
I want to use them on transparencies and ribbons..its so convenient!
Hope to hear from you soon and take care!!
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Hey sweet Ali,
This is one of my favorite layout's. I actually used the repetition of the same word making a list for a ecclectic scrapbook of different shapes on a large ring. I may need 2 rings- any suggestions of how to connect the two so it looks cool? I have really stepped out of my box thanks to you. I am studying Photoshop online and slowly it makes sense. What are slick writers?????I have not seen them. How can I use your layouts of Simon who is 6 and still use them for my grown kids? My grandchildren live in Woodburn; may I borrow your beach and grassy area for a photoshoot? Thanks for sharing yourself and family with us. It gives us permission to be real with our stories and photos!
Can't wait to see you again, let us know where you will be. Rest, drink water, exercse, eat nutritionally and take photos of your belly!
marilyn
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Hi Ali!
Congratulations on your pregnancy! How amazing! I'm in my 11th week so you're just a week ahead of me. I'm looking so forward to keeping track of your blog throughout our pregnancies to know where you're at with everything.
Are you doing a pregnancy album? I've been wanting to start one. I've saved every tidbit, taken lots of images, and I've journaled all along. But- I can't seem to figure out how to get my album started.
Any ideas? I'm hoping so much that you'll be putting one together so that I can get a little inspiration. :)
Congrats again! I'm so happy for little Simon. He's going to be an awesome big brother!
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Great idea! Love the simplicity yet beauty of this LO! love how you journalled on the photo!
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Just caught up on some of my fave blog-reads. CONGRATULATIONS on your amazing news! Wow. Life is miraculous.
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4 is such a perfect number!! I'm a little biased, since that's the # in our family. :-) CONGRATS, Ali!!
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