Valentine's Day Chocolates

For Valentine's Day this year, my husband surprised me with a box of chocolates. I created this cute little two page layout to capture the pictures of them. I still need to print the pictures out, but wanted to share the layout.  This two page layout will hold (4) 4 x 6 photos and (2) 4 x 4 photos. I used the following supplies for the layout:

PAPERS: Happy Together by Creative Memories, Soft Pink cardstock by Creative Memories, Black cardstock by Creative Memories 

EMBELLISHMENTS: Happy Together embellishments pack with enamel heart stickers

Happy Scrapping!

Marciava

Valentine's Dinner Layout

This year for Valentine' Day, we took the kids out to dinner at a Yakiniku restaurant. It's one of our favorite places to go. I kept the two page layout rather simple, because I wanted the focus on pictures of the kids at dinner. I still need to print the photos, but I wanted to share the layout. This two page layout will hold (3) 4 x 6 photos and (2) 4 x 4 photos. I used the following supplies for the layout:

PAPERS: Happy Together by Creative Memories, Soft Pink cardstock by Creative Memories, Black cardstock by Creative Memories 

EMBELLISHMENTS:Happy Together embellishments pack with enamel heart stickers

Happy Scrapping!

Marciava

Advice From A Snowman...

Here's another one of those adorable layouts I made yesterday, this one came together pretty quick. I love how using the Kiwi Club Kits make it so easy. Since everything coordinates so well.

I will use this two page layout for some snow pictures from mainland Japan in 2019. This two page layout will hold (4) 4 × 6 photos, (2) 4 × 4 photos and (1) 3 × 4 photo. 

PAPERS: Kiwi Club Kit January 2025

TEMPLATES: Frostbite 3

ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink from Tim Holtz, cool gray cardstock from Creative Memories, Blooming Medallion punch from Creative Memories

THEMES: Winter, Snow, Snowmen, Winter Fun

While don't get any snow where we currently live, I have plenty of pictures over the years of snow in other places especially to keep me busy. 

Happy Scrapping!

Marciava 

Some Dedicated Time...

I finally made sure that I carved out some time for scrapbooking this weekend. Things have been pretty busy between work and home. I didn't make any plans this weekend, so that I could work on some reorganizing in the house and some scrapbooking. So far I have completed five layouts today, which is pretty good for me. I will share them all over the next couple of day, but here is the first. 

I will use this two page layout for some snow pictures from mainland Japan in 2019. This two page layout will hold (5) 4 × 6 photos.I used the following supplies:

PAPERS: Kiwi Club Kit January 2025

TEMPLATES: Frostbite 3

ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink from Tim Holtz, cool gray cardstock from Creative Memories, Blooming Medallion punch from Creative Memories

THEMES: Winter, Snow, Skiing, Winter Fun

Once I print and add the photos later on, I will post a follow-up blog post with the completed pages.

Winter Concert Two-page Layout

Since we don't get snow where we live, I decided to create a bright and cheery two-page layout for my daughter's Winter Concert this year. The February 2025 Kiwi Club kit was perfect! I used the following supplies for this two-page layout:

Paper: February 2025 Kiwi Club Kit - Move to Your Own Beat

Templates: Boogie 1, 2 and 5

Additional supplies: Lullaby Lane enamel stickers from Creative Memories, Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink from Tim Holtz

This layout was created for (4) 4 x 6 photos, and (3) 3 x 4 photos and (1) 3 x 4 journaling spot.

Happy Scrapping!

Marciava

Exploring a New Creative Avenue: My First Steps with Caran D'Ache Luminance Color Pencils

There’s something so exciting about starting fresh with a new medium, and today, I couldn’t be happier to share my enthusiasm for my latest creative adventure! As someone who has relied heavily on Copic markers for my coloring projects, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for their vibrant hues, smooth application, and blending capabilities. But these last few months,  I've felt the itch to try something new and expand my artistic horizons. That’s where Caran D'Ache Luminance Color Pencils come in.

I’ve heard nothing but praise about these pencils—how they’re renowned for their unmatched pigmentation, lightfastness, and buttery smooth application. When I opened the box, it was like stepping into a rainbow; each pencil looked like a little work of art waiting to be unleashed on paper.

While markers have been my comfort zone for years, I’m excited to embrace the texture, control, and layering possibilities that pencils offer. From soft shading to intricate details, Luminance pencils promise a completely different approach to creating depth and dimension in my work.

Of course, there’s a learning curve. Blending with pencils versus markers is like speaking a whole new language, and I’m looking forward to experimenting and figuring out how to make these two mediums complement each other in my projects.

This is just the start of my journey with Caran D’Ache Luminance, and I’ll be sharing my progress, tips, and techniques along the way. If you’ve used these pencils before, I’d love to hear your thoughts and any advice you might have for a newbie!

Here’s to stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing the joy of trying something new. Let’s see where this colorful journey takes me!

Marciava