There's a First Time for Everything!

Today I decided to use a paper collection that I've been neglecting.  I used to use this set frequently but since I've restarted this blog I hadn't used it once.  Surprisingly, I still have a lot of it left (probably too much).

The reason I used to use these papers a lot was because I was in love with the color combos and I must say, I still am.  They were difficult to photograph but I just blame that on the lack of even natural light I get in my place.

The buttons on this page were a bit of a challenge for me mentally because I found myself constantly wanting to line them up or group them in sets of three but I forced my brain to work outside of it's usual tendencies and I'm very pleased with the results.

Sometimes I have to remind myself to try new things and that's okay.

I'm proud to say that this is the FIRST page I've ever made that I can identify ALL of the elements!  Good thing it's Saturday because I think that deserves a glass of wine in celebration!  Cheers!

Identifiable Elements:

• Buttons- Favorite Findings in Violet Glitter by Blumenthal Lansing Company
• Phrase stickers- Stickers by Momenta
• Letter stickers- Chaos & Confusion Green Alphabet Cardstock Stickers by Three Bugs in a Rug
• All papers- Fresh Linen collection by Colorbök

Hoarder's Hump Day

Today's Hoarder's Hump Day mostly focused me scrapping photos that I've been hoarding rather than elements.

The photo for today might look very plain but it is a photo that I took to send to my boyfriend (at the time) when I went with his roommate to look at the house they'd all be renting next year and help him move in (the other guys were coming later that summer).  This house ended up being one filled with great memories and this photo reminds me of that exciting time of new adventures.

Sometimes it's the "random" photos that hold the most memories.

Since this photo isn't as visually exciting as most I didn't want to overpower it with a crazy page.  I tried to keep everything simple like it is.  I think I accomplished that (probably to a fault, but oh well).

Identifiable Elements:

• Flowers- Blossoms in Orange by Queen & Co.
• Background paper- "Melon Ball" collection by Colorbӧk
• Worded paper-"Melon Ball" collection by Colorbӧk
• Green paper- Neutrals cardstock stack by DCWV
• Rhinestones- Adhesive gems by Imaginisce

Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone

This page was a bit of a challenge for me because I decided to try and not cut any straight lines out of paper for it which seems like it would be easy, but often times I find myself defaulting to using that technique for creating geometric interest in a page.  I also decided to force myself to use my least favorite paper out of the Melon Ball collection that I am very fond of.  That being said, I warmed up to it once I saw my finished product and I really like how the page turned out.

The colors on this page aren't perfect matches for each other but I actually think that enhances the aesthetic of it as a whole.

Sometimes pushing yourself outside of your norm can have incredible results.

Usually pages don't take me that long to create because I have a vision going into them but this one took me longer because I kept having to check myself to keep from falling into typical habits.

The photo of my grandma and I looks wonderful with the colors of this page.  I'm very pleased with how well it stands out.  I love it.

Identifiable elements:

• Background paper- Melon Ball 12x12" collection by Colorbӧk
• Lettering- Chaos & Confusion Collection Green Alphabet Cardstock Stickers by Three Bugs in a Rug
• "Lace" stickers- Pretty Part Border Stickers by Crate Paper
• Butterflies stamp- Papillon Potpourri by Stampin' Up!
• Butterflies ink- Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up!