Gallery Standouts

Well, hellooooo August, and hello to digital scrappers and enthusiasts everywhere!  Brenda here, to do a bit of fingerpointing.  Before immersing myself into the galleries, I decided I should do a little housework.  You know how some days you feel like you can do everything, and then some days you don’t feel like doing one single thing?  I think today I can do it all.  Of course I can’t, I just feel like I can, and actually that’s good enough for me.  Now comes the time for me to share some exceptional pages that I’ve found in the galleries.  Is everyone ready?  Here we go.

Summer Sunshine by Anny-Libelle

This beautiful summery page just makes me happy.  The primary colors of yellow and pink stand out almost as much as that adorable photo does.  Wonderful clustering and designing here, and I love the lyrics added to that perfect title.  I’ve already got that song stuck in my head, so this is going to be a memorable page for me.  Mission accomplished.

Dear Madam by Pepette

This is a beautifully vintage inspired page and another example of layering perfection.  Wonderful grungy background here and it’s just perfect for the elements used.  I haven’t seen this style of torn lace before.  It’s very striking and adds so much to the vintage feel.  I like the frameless tilted photo too and the shadowing throughout is very nice.

In My Garden by HeidiH

The simplicity of the photos from her garden are breathtaking.  I’m always in awe of people who have “the eye” for that kind of thing.  And then to be able to further bring out the beauty of the photos by designing around them with the perfect choice of paper and elements and the layering of them all . . . . it’s truly an art form.

7:20 AM Carpool by KayTeaPea

It’s just a day-in-the-life for for this mom, but scrapping it is an absolute must, right?  I mean, years from now the kids will get a kick out of looking back on this.  Not only that, but they’ll be reminded of just a fraction of what the rents have done with them and for them.  This page is so darn fun with all of the colorful patterned paper and cutsie elements, plus that sticker style title.  The journaling says it all. Love this.

Boingy Thing by Kate

Genius title!  This is life according to Gavin.  I chuckled to myself as I was reading his comments.   Well for sure, he’s going to need lots of supervision for the foreseeable future.  It’s going to be an interesting few years.  As for this page, I like the simple black and white theme, so the journaling is easy to read.  The three tilted action photos are cute as can be and the addition of just a few elements make for a great design.

Westmatch by dvhoward

This is a wonderful western style page.  I love the vintage stained and textured background.  The blending is very nice here too.  The photo itself is a treasure and with the journaling, we get a tiny glimpse into the backstory.  This has to be a fond memory and I’m sure it will have a special place in her memory book.  ♥

And with that, I’ll say thank you for your time and have a wonderful first day of August. Don’t forget to scrap whenever possible.  Life is happening folks.  If we don’t record it, who will?

Welcome to the last post of July! Sit back and enjoy, we’ve got some fun for you today!

This is Liz J., and these are my picks.

Saving Memories by shunnstergirl

We should all do a page like this one once in a while! Fabulous idea to put some of your favorite scrapbook pages on a page to showcase them! I love how the little layouts and favorite photos circle the focal photo. Great word art and embellishments scattered throughout. And the wood background made the perfect neutral backdrop. This is so adorable.

Play Soccer: Got Game? by SonjaC

I am always on the lookout for paper pages that could be made digitally, and this one just jumped out at me. This took some work to make by hand, clearly! I love that explanation Sonja provided about how her son learned his skills, and also about the process for creating this page. That’s a cool chalk look on the grass and for the signals on the grid background. Great elements tie this together in a very all-boy sports page. Loved it.

Drama-in-5 by alannabanana

If a page makes me laugh out loud I’m pretty likely to consider it a standout, and this one totally cracked me up. Love that monster background, great slanted word art, pouty photo and the general theme to this one. Who hasn’t experienced the small child time-out-provoking tantrum?! That border around the background paper is awesome, very vibrant and energetic. Very fun page that will probably make the subject laugh (later, much later!).

Young Love by JaneD

Oh my, this is so romantic, isn’t it? That textured photo printing had an amazing impact. This is another wonderful real-life paper project, and it just sang to me from the gallery. I love the combination of materials, tags and frames Jane used to house the journaling, accented with the sweet hearts. The embossed copper circle tucked in above the photos is a great touch, with that sprinkling of stars. This is just lovely.

beautiful day by JenEm

That’s way cool! I love the combination of the waves she created behind the photo, and the bracketed framing of the horizontal photo. That subtle sky coloring adds a lovely dimension too. The patterned paper peeking through the waves is a subtle and effective use of the paper. Love the placement of the journaling. Really wonderful page!

Pardalote by esther_a

This is just delightful! I love the border work Esther incorporated top and bottom, and the shadowed banner is a great touch. Wonderful framing, and terrific extraction. The vertical design worked beautifully against the wood background. So pretty! The word art is the perfect final touch.

I hope you enjoyed today’s picks! If so, please click on the linked titles and leave the artist some well-deserved praise! Have a great week as we head into August!

Hello, everyone! Katherine here on this gorgeous Sunday with today’s Gallery Standouts! I spent quite a bit of time in the galleries this morning, and am really satisfied with the six that I ended up with. My hope is that you adore them as much as I do. =]

Starting us off this sunny afternoon is this AMAZING work of art titled The Hat by Applechick. I seriously LOVE the design here! The “blocking” with the varying sizes creates so much visual interest, and I LoOoovVvve that muted palette! The images are pretty stellar, too, especially the one in the lower right hand corner, I absolutely ADORE that one! Such a wonderful capture!

I absolutely adore the monochromatic feel in Lizziet5s‘ Imagine! The muted tones with the subtle pops of color is nothing short of gorgeous! I love the somewhat split design, too, and the mix of patterns in the accent papers add such a wonderful touch to that AMAZING capture!

Up next is this super delightful art work titled Water Play by lkdavis. The masking and blending in the background image(s) is so masterful! All the images are absolutely wonderful and portray the perfect day spent with family and/or friends. The title and vertical text really works well against the muted tones in the color palette.

I always love a well put together Project Life layout and this one by Mrivas titled 2017 Week 28 really foots the bill!  Of course I adore the classic pocket style that is portrayed here, but what really caught my eye was those AMAZING images! I LOVE that the layout artist has combined both color images and black and white images! And even though I am not a huge fan of orange, I super duper LOVE it here! All the text really adds to the overall perfection of this phenomenal layout!

I so fell in love with this next work of art, a gorgeous art journaling page titled believe in yourself by Rollinchen. That art journaling doll is just so sweet, and I so agree with the sentiment … “It doesn’t matter what other people think … believe in yourself!”

Rounding out my choices this afternoon is this traditional-like layout by Corrink titled in the clouds. Really love the traditional feel and the blocking in the design! The images are absolutely spectacular, and those blues! Soooo GORGEOUS!

And that’s a wrap for me this week! I hope that you’ve enjoyed my choices! I’ll see you all in the galleries again real soon! XXOO

P.S. Here’s a “bonus” layout for you all by ElizabethW titled Not Pictured because, well … who can pass up a fabulous photo-less layout that documents an entire month!

Hello! I’ve finally made it here after spending a glorious time in the galleries, seeing all the wonderful creativity that’s out there, across the world today. It’s taken me a while to narrow my selection down to ensure this post doesn’t go on infinitely! I often find myself drawn to a particular specific, be it one photo pages, seasonal pages, pages with little or lots of journaling, I could go on but today it seems to have been a particular colour palette that grabbed my attention… but there was also a layout that defied that palette too! Let’s take a look at my shout outs for today.

I love the banner style of Shine Bright by Tachita55 with all the delicate elements carefully layered against the soft backdrop of the brushwork and cascading down the page. It reminds me of a beautiful charm bracelet just waiting to be worn. The title work, the little cluster and the blocked border to the bottom keeps the eye focused on the amazing detail of the page. So very pretty!

Ga_L has made great use of different angles to house some perfectly coordinated patterned paper on her page entitled Grand Prix Historique, creating a lot of interest and energy on the layout. The series of photo’s play along too and as the title work and journaling take centre stage, there’s some strategically placed labels, buttons and flairs that make sure you don’t miss any of the detail. A terrific page!

The thumbnail of Summer Days fill my Thoughts and Dreams Today by *gina* was bursting with glamour in the gallery and beckoned me to take a closer look. Gorgeous texture here – both in the backdrop and in the photo mask. The pretty, feminine cluster, a little brush work and the word art balance the page beautifully. Love this!

My heart goes out to the little guy in Oops! by Ozegirl. I couldn’t resist his cute smile despite having a shiner! I love how every single element of this layout makes a terrific contribution to the playfulness of it, the framing of the photo, the brush work mix, the little arrowed journaler and the awesome title work, all balanced beautifully by the strip to the right which ensures the journaling doesn’t also take a fall! And the shadowing of the twine… fabulous! I hope your eye is better soon and remember, you’ve got to be careful out there sweetie!

You will make it by Margje is just so pretty. I love the colour mix with a little black detail adding super contrast and the amazing collection of masks and brush work that has been pulled together to create this masterpiece. The white framing of the images gives the impression that the observer is looking into a mirror and I like the position of the journaling, leading to the pretty lonesome flower. So gorgeous!

The warmth of Summer Memories by marijke simply glows and again, another great brush work mix using splashes of black as a great contrast, forms a wonderful backdrop for the unusual photo cluster. I like the unassuming title work and those three little bead letters on the thread are perfectly placed. So beautiful!

And now I come to the layout that defied my colour combination today. I couldn’t pass by July by bbymks5! Photo’s spanning a number of frames always make for a great layout and the vibrant colours are so happy and perfect for a special day. A fun title and a very appropriate cluster add even more punch and I just love all the sugar on this page!

I hope you’ve enjoyed my shout outs for today and that they inspire you to document some of your stories. When you get a spare moment, please click on the links above and leave a comment or two for the artists featured here today, your words will be much appreciated. Till next time, take care out there and I hope to see you in the galleries!

Hi, everyone! Well, I totally let the time slip up on me again today. I meant to get this post up before I had to take my son to football practice and it didn’t happen. Sorry for being so late, but when I start wandering through the galleries I tend to get lost for a while! So, I won’t waste any more time typing and get right to my picks for today! I promise not to ramble too much!!

First up is Flight Zone by beaute! Oh my goodness what a super cool page! The extraction is perfection and all the detailed layers behind are so amazing. I adore him sitting on the plane and the the detailed work is just amazing! I am so in love with this page. Every single element is perfectly placed!

Next is Family at the Seaport by yorkiemom. I absolutely love the photo spilling out of the frame and the amazing blending work. The cluster on the right with the sea elements is so perfectly done!! Wonderful memories here. Just a fantastic page!

Limited Edition by amien1 is so simply perfect. I love the kraft background and the photo editing works so well! The use of the string and word bits are just perfect touches. This is such a neat design and a wonderful way to show off her creativity. Fantastic shadow work, as well!!

I am really love the soft feel of Abstract Nature by veer! The lovely lace and beautifully textured background are so perfect. That is a gorgeous photo and wonderfully blended behind the frame. I adore the cluster of greenery and the pop of color in the butterfly.

The beautiful title work in Home by bessysue581 jumped right out of the gallery at me. I love the different patterns on the letters and all the lovely journaling. What a beautiful home it is. I adore those corners and the sweet element touches. This is just a gorgeous page!

And my final pick for tonight is Slice of Paradise by anelia! How absolutely gorgeous is this page! All those amazing layers and clusters…wow! The photos are all so beautiful and the yellow strip with that big title across the middle is perfection! I love the wood in the background and the netting behind all those fabulous flowers and greenery. It does look like paradise!

Hello, everyone, and welcome! Katherine here with today’s round of GORGEOUS Standouts! It was really nice making my way through all the wonderful galleries today, such a nice distraction from all the cRaZy busy that life is right now, however, it took quite a bit of resolve but I finally managed to narrow my choices to the required six, I could have easily chosen a dozen more! Seriously, at least a dozen more! I really hope you adore my picks!

Starting us off on this beautiful summer day is this STUNNER by sucali, appropriately titled Scenic Route. The minimalistic approach here is just stunning, and soooo perfect for that incredible photo! Seriously. that. photo. The tones in it are just breathtaking! And I love the paper choices that the layout artist has selected to accent it, too! That little car is pretty adorable as well!

I really adore the delicate palette in this next Standout titled The best moment by clindoeil. The muted tones are so lovely here! And those images are absolutely delightful, the creative processing is just amazing! All the stitching provides just the right touch, too.

I kinda went head over heels for zlemons‘ Old Flames when I happened upon it in the gallery! There is just so much to like here! The design with all the circles, the gorgeous tonal palette with the pops of color, all the sketchy grungey goodness, literally everything. A girl could spend quite a bit of time looking this beauty over and find something new to feast on every single minute!

Up next is this beauty titled Dungeness by profolly. Truly, this is one of those works of art that should be hanging in a gallery somewhere, like the gallery in my living room! LOL! Seriously though. This reminds me so much of an oil painting. I LOVE the textures that the artist achieved here! The masking and blending is all pretty stellar, too!

Next I have this super adorable art journaling layout by mcurtt titled Creative. love Love LOVE that art journaling doll, she is so stinking CUTE! Love the placement of “Please Notice This,” really grabs your attention (it did mine anyway). The greens and blues are so delicious together, and that message is pure perfection … “Creativity is Intelligence Having Fun” … nothing but truth!

Wrapping up my choices today is another art journaling layout, this one by Staciahall is titled Don’t Try to Fit In. Now, while I absolutely ADORE all the creativity here, the gorgeous reds and greens with the whites and blacks, all those gorgeous brushes, it was the journaling that held me captive to this work of art. Seriously. You all need to read it. Just do it. I promise you won’t regret it. I sure didn’t. =)

And that’s a wrap for me! I really hope you’ve found inspiration in my choices! I’ll see you all in the galleries again real soon! Blessings to all of you! XO

What a gorgeous morning it is here in Wisconsin!  We have cool temps and plenty of sunshine.  It’s one of those days you just want to get out and enjoy.  I think it’s time to pick up a new pair of earbuds and take them (along with my ipod)  on a little walk around the neighborhood.  Before I do that – I would like to share with you my top 6 picks for today’s Gallery Standouts.

The Vintage Golfer by Anja_77

What a beautiful design!  First off, I really like the “almost black and white but not quite” photo.  The clustering around it is masterful.  Trust me when I saw that I am carefully studying it.  Those soft elements in pale green and yellow, plus the background shading make for a modern type of vintage that I admire so much.

Little-things by silent ranks

The soft gold and gray colors do it for me in a big way.  What a pretty combination to work with.  I like the patterned papers and scattered elements as accents, but of course the best part of this page is her wonderful journaling.  These are the kinds of memories that we want to preserve and the reason we do what we do.  Years from now this will be even more precious than it is today.

Joy by myssp

What a great multi-photo page!  I love how she took this template and totally made it her own by surrounding it with additional elements in beautiful shades of blue.  I also love the little bits of stripes and swirls, plus that pretty ornate, oval frame and a perfect title.  I keep looking at all of those  happy faces in the photos.  What a fun time that had to be for the kids.

Summer by Jacqueline

That pretty background and  bold elements are very attractive to me.  I’m a fan of black splashes, and this page has them in all the right places.  Love, love love the layering here, and this photo makes me smile from ear to ear.  Somebody is having a summer blast!  Too cute.

Enchant by Kellygirl

Speaking of bold . . . . how about these deep rich colors?  While I’m not ready for autumn quite yet, I’m thoroughly drawn to this page with what we consider typical autumn shades.  The placement of those bold and beautiful elements is perfect and overall I find this page to be fun and visually appealing in what I consider to be a steampunk-ish sort of way.  It’s a style I’ve yet to experiment with, but would someday love to try.

New Dog by musicmom3

What a sweet page, dedicated to Buko and his person, the one who literally saved his life.   When I look at his restful face, it’s clear.  He is home.  ♥   The backstory is short, heartwarming and very worth the read.   I love the orientation of the photo, the artsy brushwork around it and that perfectly placed title.  If I could, I’d give him a big hug too.  Many blessings to Buko and his new mom.

That’s it for today folks.  I hope these picks are as inspiring to you as they are to me.  If you have time, please check them out individually and leave a kind word to these scrappers, artists and memorykeepers.