MAKING OUR OWN MAGIC I STORYLINE CHAPTERS 2021

storyline chapters and 2021.

I have so many plans for you!

today I want to share the first direction I am taking, and that is a family 2021 storyline chapters book. 

a place to record highlights of each month, and little stories of us.  

I want to be able to have a place where I can place some of my favourite photos, stories and memories of the year and have a consistent place and routine so that I get the stories down.  I think setting ourselves up for success is a huge first step in making sure we are actually successful when setting out goals for ourselves.  this creative goal is huge for me and I am committed to filling this beautiful book up as we navigate through 2021.

but first, I had to customize it just a bit.  this technique is one heidi swapp has used a lot but I had never personally tried till now.  she loves to cut out interactive "windows" in the covers of these notebooks and I think it is such an adorable idea.  so for my notebook I created a circle template and traced it on the cover.  then cut out the circle using a craft knife.

once that was complete I used some of her digital art from this kit, and printed this phrase onto a piece of vellum from the Minc surfaces paper pad.  by running it through my laser printer, I will be able to add foil onto the text to give it a beautiful shine.

the matt champagne foil gave me the exact look I was going for.  I love how beautiful it looks.

once complete, I adhered it onto the back of the front cover so that the verse shows through my cut out circular window.

inside my album you will find my first entry.  a family selfie of 2021.  I just love this photo and I think it is the perfect start to my book.  I also used some of the amazing new stamps of Heidi's that you can find here.  they are amazing, just saying ;) .

layering favourite pieces of storyline chapters embellishments is always a favourite.  I may add in more journaling onto this page, or leave it.  I just have not yet decided.  I may even add an envelope pocket for some hidden journaling behind.  we will see!

I really hope you are able to take on your own creative memory keeping project for 2021.  I love having something to not only commit too, but look forward to keeping up and documenting as the days pass on.  creating brings me such joy...and we all need more joy in our lives.  I will be back next month sharing our February pages, so definitely stay tuned!

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TELLING FAVOURITE STORIES OF FALL I STORYLINE CHAPTERS

i am positive i am not the only one out there when i say how much i love fall photography and photos.  there is just something about all of the textures and colour and transition that makes it truly one of my most treasured times of year to indulge in photos.  luckily my kids are patient with me...ha! well....most days anyway ;)

i was inspired to create a traditional storyline layout with some of my favourite elements from the heidi swapp storyline chapters collection.  this neutral colour scheme is just so fitting with the season and i love having the ability to create a scrapbook page when i am short on time but yet still desire to have the creative process be a part of my story telling.

playing with all of the beautiful stickers from the storyline chapters paper pad along with some of my favourite embellishments made this page come together so quickly.  i love to cascade details and texture mixed in with some subtle machine stitching.

i really do love the simplicity of this page, a true reminder to keep things simple some times.  hence, why i love the storyline system of documenting.

always make sure to note those precious details.  one of the most critical and signature parts of completing a storyline page.  

i hope you are inspired to collect some of your favourite fall photos and document them down 'storyline style'.  it is such an easy and efficient way to scrapbook without making it extra time consuming or complicated.  i know you will love it just as much as i do.  nothing is better than the feeling of completing a project and then adding it into an album to be enjoyed for years to come.

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STORYLINE CHAPTERS I BULLET JOURNAL WEEKLY SPREAD

awhile back i created this bullet journal in my heidi swapp storyline chapters notebook and i don't ever think i ended up sharing my inside pages.  well no better time than the present, and i love this project because it showcases just another simple and fun way to use these versatile journals for planning, documenting and memory keeping.

i think decorating the covers with additional embellishments always is one of my favourite parts of beginning a project.  just because a cover already has a design does not mean it cannot be personalized or customized even further.  go ahead! add on those embellishments, stickers and phrases.  nothing is ever off limits when it comes to creativity.

i also love stamping inside of my journals.  make the most of the space and just let go.  the inside cover of the storyline chapters journal makes such a beautiful canvas for additional creativity and ideas.

i added a fun twist to the inside page.  i folded over and adhered with adhesive to create a small pocket to hold an additional journaling card.  a very fun and easy way to not only add interactivity, but to also conceal journaling or notes that you want hidden or not visible in plain sight.

flip over the page and now is the welcoming blank space to design and create a weekly bullet journal spread.  i used a ruler and fine tip black pen to create boxes that i can fill with notes, lists and ideas for the week.  the large storyline chapters alphas that come in the sticker pack not only made for a great headers, but also for noting the days of the week.  i also added in some stamping and other fun embellishments from the storyline collection.  such a great way to create a fabulous weekly spread.

this project is just another amazing way to use a storyline chapters journaler notebook.  i hope you are inspired to try out a design similar like this for yourself.  it is a great way to document, create and stay on track!

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ART WALK SCRAPBOOK PAGE I LAYERING WITH DIE CUTS

i just have to give some love to one of my most favourite heidi swapp collections ever.

art walk.

AND the gorgeous summer inspired dies that work so perfectly with this collection.

using my favourite paper from this release called "full bloom", i was inspired to create this layout entitled "sweet one" as it features photos from when my daughter brynn celebrated her big 1st birthday.

i used 2 sheets of this same patterned paper.  one side as the base of my page, the second side to serve as an embellishment as i fussy cut out some of the beautiful florals.

this is one of my favourite ways to add simple and impressive dimension to fuzzy cut designs. i then chose to layer with die cuts (from this MUST HAVE die cut set) from coordinating papers from the 6x8 paper pad.  it is such a beautiful way to create a lot of visual interest and definition, but not complicated to do at all.

 just a bit time consuming, but so worth the effort!

adding in additional embellishments is so easy to do and completes these clusters perfectly.

i hope you enjoyed this little tidbit i shared.  it is such a fun and easy way to create lots of fabulous and fun layers to any scrapbook page.

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STORYLINE & FOIL QUILL I SCRAPBOOK PAGE

well i could NOT be more in love with my latest heidi swapp storyline scrapbook page!

i just love when products fuel fresh and new creative life into previous ones and this project definitely has my creative juices flowing in overdrive!

this is the heidi swapp foil quill usb drive.  on it are TONS of incredible designs and artwork that through your electronic die cutting machine can be "sketched" onto your projects using the we r memory keepers foil quill system. if you are new to the foil quill system you can learn more about it here.

ahh i thought to myself...how FUN would that be to add a foiled title onto my latest storyline page?  i immediately set to work and this is what i created.  i just LOVE it so so much!

i then dove into my stash and added in a few fun extras from the heidi swapp Color Fresh collection.  stickers from the sticker pad, a favourite patterned paper and some additional journaling via my we r memory keepers typecast.  cause you KNOW i love my typecast for story telling!

the foil quill system comes with 3 different sized "tips" and for this title i decided to use the fine tip pen.  personally this one is my favourite. the smooth beautiful foiled application of this title is seriously amazing.  you would honestly never think it was created at home it looks that professional!

if you love creating scrapbook pages, telling stories AND trying new ways to collaborate and use your supplies together i highly recommend this technique.  SO easy to do, yet the results are mind-blowing!  be sure to check out all of the products i used in my page today right now at JoANN stores and JoANN online.  i just love them all so much and i know you will too.

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WINTER WONDERLAND I SCRAPBOOK PAGE

wanting to share a fun layout today celebrating some festive vibes using some of my favourite brand new heidi swapp winter wonderland products!

i love this collection so much.  it is so classic and pretty and timeless. the perfect accompaniment for any of your favourite holiday photos!

and speaking of favourites, earlier this week i shared some holiday cards that i created with this amazing stamp and die set. you can see that post here as well as the video tutorial here.  i had so much fun creating with this set that i thought i would continue and create a 12 x 12 scrapbook page.

for this layout i used the wreath die (from this stamp & die set) which i absolutely love! isn't it SO cute?!

i used my mini evolution by we r memory keepers to cut out a bunch of the mini wreath dies.

i then compiled them together on a layout using some of my favourite holiday photos.  i must say aside from creating my little wreaths for my page i had the best time embellishing this layout!!! winter wonderland has SO many gorgeous decorative pieces to it.  from stickers, to ephemera...to alphas! truly so much fun!

be sure to get your hands on this incredible collection for your holiday memories!  from card making, to scrapbook pages...and holiday home decor it will truly create the most gorgeous holiday projects.

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