laying it out | my life

I really like to scrap about the everyday kind of stuff in my life, and how I feel about it. I have talked before about the fact that my life is very repetative with work, house, food, sleep. So scrapping special events would for me mean that about four layouts would get done every year. Ha! Doing it this way means that I get a recording of what was on my mind at one particular time in my life.
I like that.

So with that, I'm sharing with you two more layouts about me and my life.


(Supplies: This & That Charming Kit, Great Outdoors Mini Kit by Echo Park)


(Supplies: Paris & Co Antique Gold Paper Pack by Carina Gardner, Note To Self Kit by Echo Park, Thankful Template by In the Making Design)

laying it out | back in the saddle again

I am really enjoying digi scrapping again, after two or so years of minimal amounts of layouts. I'm not going to cry over spilled milk, because I did other lovely things instead, but let me just say that I'm glad I found the inspiration for it again.

I loved this shot of Michael Bublé from his concert in Stockholm. He is such a dreamboat.

Supplies: Vintage Valentine Circle Tags, Vintage Valentine Journaling Tags by Elle's Studio, Spellbound Paper Pack, Spellbound Elements Pack by Pink Paislee

I used to be an avid reader. Like, reading three books in a weekend kind of avid reader. In the last couple of years, basically since I started by current job, my brain is usually far to mushy when I come home in the evenings to be able to concentrate on anything and so I read perhaps four or five books a year. I decided to change that this summer and made a list of books I really want to read before the end of September. With being able to listen to audio books on my way to work (I am telling myself that counts as reading) I really do think I can make it.

Supplies: Sweet Summer Circle Tags, Summer 2010 Documented by Elle's Studio, This & That Charming Elements Pack, Note To Self Paper Pack by Echo Park, Retro Spring by Reverie Atelier

laying it out | of dogs and love

I've got two layouts to share with you today! What, I hear you say - has Linda become a scrapping machine? Yes, so it seems! LOL! I will share some more on why next week, for now you get to enjoy some goodies by Echo Park and Pink Paislee.


(Supplies: Woof Mini Kit by Echo Park - coming 4/23 at JessicaSprague.com)


(Supplies: Stella Collection by Pink Paislee - coming 4/23 at JessicaSprague.com)

laying it out | breathe

I decided to give myself a challenge and do a more romantic style layout than what is usually my style. Nancie Rowe Janitz´ collaboration with Reverie Atelier was the perfect kit for this, and I think the outcome is pretty decent.


(Supplies: Retro Spring by Reverie Atelier at JessicaSprague.com, License Plate font)

laying it out | world go round

Did you know that Echo Park is the featured designer in the weekend spotlight over at JessicaSprague.com this weekend? There are some great savings to be made. You still have a few hours to score, so do pop over and have a look. You could pick up goodies like these!


Supplies: This and That Charming Full Kit by Echo Park, Rockwell font

laying it out | the boy

The text of this layout is a song by Swedish group Kent. It was sung at the christening of my little nephew. It's about the kind of unconditional love that takes your breath away.


Supplies: Love My Boy Paper Pack and Elements Pack by Pink Paislee, Stitched by Anna white 3 by Anna Aspnes, Century Gothic font

I'm wishing all of you a happy easter!

laying it out | twofer

I've got two new layouts to share - yes, I am on a scrapping roll as of late - and I am so proud of them. It's been a long time since I felt this inspired and jazzed about scrapping.

This first one deals with my emotions when we first watched the film UP and what it made me realize about myself and life. Heavy stuff. But still, important I think.

Supplies: Note to Self full kit by Echo Park, Stitched by Anna White 3 and Simple Torn Edge 3 by Anna Aspnes, Staples by Vinnie Pearce, Century Gothic font

This one was inspired by the Instagram shot of the stop button on the bus that I ride to work every day. I detest taking the bus, especially since it takes a large chunk out of my day but I detest getting up in the morning even more so riding with the husband is out of the question. But I felt I wanted to document it somehow.

Supplies: Cuntry Lane Paper Pack and Elements Pack by Pink Paislee, Note to Self Elements Pack by Echo Park, Charmed Alpha by In the Making Design, Marcelle Script and Ieceister fonts

laying it out | silver lining

I created this layout for Nisa Fiin of Splendid Fiins in time for her Spotlight weekend at JessicaSprague.com - she offers 30% off all products from today until Sunday.



Supplies: When Skies are Grey Cards Vol 1, Baker's Twine by Splendid Fiins, Note to Self Full Kit by Echo Park, Get Happy Solids Paper Pack by In the Making Design, stitches by Anna Aspnes, Desert Dog and Iecester fonts.

gallery sightings

I know I've been gone for ages and ages. Here I am again! Hey!
I thought it would be a good thing to check in with the girlies of the JessicaSprague.com creative team.  It's a special gang of super fabulous ladies. I will talk more about that in the coming week, but for now, let's look at some eye candy!

by Debra using Marrone Full Kit and It's a Start Templates 8

by Amanda using It's a Start Templates 5

by Jen M using Valpolicella Paper Pack and Elements Pack

by Emily using Valpolicella Paper Pack and Elements Pack

by Amanda using Things to Love Template

by Amanda using It's a Start Templates 5

new in store + designer spotlight

I am so proud to announce that I am the featured designer this weekend, starting today, over at JessicaSprague.com.

If you head over to the JessicaSprague.com homepage, you can find a cute little pixel collage giving a glimpse into my life.
Now, of course this isn't all, not by means!
First, I am offering a 40% sale on all the products in my shop starting today until Sunday. Heck yeah!
Second, I am hosting a speed scrap on Saturday at 10 am EST in the general forum. Heck yeah!
And third, I have new stuff going live today! Heck yeah!


(Click on the image to go directly to the product in the shop)


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Let's look at what you can do with this kit!

by me

by me

by me

by Emily Cheney

by Carol Johnston

by Sarah Hoskins

by Marianne Van Arnhem

laying it out | jackpot

Can you believe it? I have actually created three layouts in the last week. I hardly can. Now, let's not get ahead of ourselves and think this will be kept up for any lenght of time, I see little time to sit undisturbed in the next coming weeks. But why not celebrate the small things, people?

This layout was inspired by an awesome layout I happened to come across out and about in the interwebs; "If I had a million dollars" by KimR+ .
Here is my take:


Supplies: Marrone Paper Pack, Marrone Notecards Pack, Sweet Template (including title alpha and jewels) all by In the Making Design, stitches by Anna Aspnes, Iecester and You are Loved fonts

laying it out | a minute at a time

I am just so in love with this photo. Not that it's a master piece by any means at all. But for what it represents; tiny little moments of refreshing and finding my center. Far away from computers, emails, to-do lists, deadlines, stress, and burning eyes and neck. I love how powerful even a short moment in the cold wind can become when you think about it.


Supplies: Marrone Paper Pack, Marrone Journaling Cards Pack, Kickin' It Elements Pack, Indulgence Elements Pack, Meet & Greet Elements Pack, Valpolicella Elements Pack, Make a Splash Elements Pack

laying it out | fave telly

I have been meaning to do this page for ages. Somehow I just never got round to it. I am going to blame it on time getting away from me, even if we all know that it's all due to me being a scatter brain. Hee!

Anyway, I have come to the conclusion that I have a very eclectic taste when it comes to tv, to say the least. I guess experts would have a field day trying to analyze me from this. I am quite popular with the husband, at least, as he doesn't have to suffer through girly shows he hates.


Supplies: It's a Start Templates 8, Marrone Paper Pack, Marrone Journaling Cards Pack, Kickin' It Elements Pack, Get Happy Elements Pack, Meet & Greet Elements Pack, Mandarin Breeze Elements Pack, Wax Seals Elements Pack all by In the Making Design, Stiches by Anna Aspnes, Verdana, Rockwell, Iecester fonts

gallery sightings | template edition

Time for some eye candy again from the amazing creative team! Yay! This week we get to see what they can do with In the Making Templates (and let's just sneak in a layout with a kit as well, just for good measure).

by Barbara Unzen using It's a Start Templates 8

by Antonia Krajicek using It's a Start Templates 4

by Emily Cheney using It's a Start Templates 2

by Monica Lifferth using It's a Start Templates 8

by Sheri Horton using Flirty Kit

by Barbara Unzen using Things to Love Template

You can see these layouts, and many more, with full credits at the JessicaSprague.com gallery.

new in store | free spirit

What, you say, a new product again? Yes, I say, I have been working hard for the past couple of months! Heck yeah!

Today I have a new paper pack for you filled with fresh, fun, and colourful papers in hopes of leaving the dreary winter behind and welcoming the brighter days of spring.


(Click on the image to go directly to the product in the shop)

Free Spirit is available today at JessicaSprague.com, and at 25% off today only!

by me

by Amanda Caves

by Barbara Unzen

by Renee Dezember

by Heather Landry

laying it out | little monkey

I had a revelation last night. I miss scrapping. I don't do it often enough. I should change that.
At least I got a headstart with this one!


Supplies: Free Spirit Paper Pack (coming Monday 2/27), Kickin' It Elements Pack, Get Happy Elements Pack, Modernist Elements Pack, La Storia Elements Pack all by In the Making Design, stitches by Anna Aspnes, LL Rubber Grotesque font

new in store | it's a start

Yay! SO excited for the huge template set I have for you today!

I really wanted to create an album set for telling the story of our latest trip to Italy - our 10 year anniversary trip. I wanted a simple and classy style with a bit of an edge. Now, I still haven't had time to sit down and actually create my own album, but I am so happy with how the templates turned out.


(Click on the image to go directly to the product in the shop)

There are a whopping 20 templates in the set. They all feature two papers and custom shadows. This means you can choose to just plop your pictures in, write you titles and journaling, and you are done! But then you could also change the papers out, add all the elements you want, and you've got a fully customized look. With so many templates, you will be able to create an album any size - just mix and match until you have as many pages as you need.

It's a Start Templates 8 is available in my shop at JessicaSprague.com today, and at 25% off today only!

by me

by Renee Dezember

by Renee Dezember

by Jen Papadimitriou

by Sarah Horton

by Heather Landry

by Barbara Unzen