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Six Simple Scrapbooking Layouts from Gossamer Blue's May kit. From Lain Ehmann of Layoutaday.com. Each was created in under 30 minutes!Ah, Scrapbook Improv!

We came, we saw, we scrapbooked… and it rocked!

(If you missed it, you can catch the replay here.)

A big thanks to Gossamer Blue for sponsoring the evening. This kit was my absolute FAVE!

Here it is in all its glory:

Gossamer Blue May Kit

See why I love it? WOW. FUN!

Okay, on to the layouts. The first three are very simple scrapbook pages I created LIVE at SI last night in 30 minutes or less.

Fast Layout #1:

Subject/Title: “Take My Breath Away.”

Technique: Die Cut

Journaling: List

Background: Patterned Paper

Embellishment: Flag

Notes: All products except the journaling pen, die cut, stitching, and the stamp were part of the Gossamer Blue kit.

breath simple scrapbook lain ehmann

Fast Layout #2:

Subject/Title: “Me, Myself & I.”

Technique: Sewing

Extra Technique: Inking/Painting

Journaling: Paper Strips

Background: Patterned Paper

Embellishment: Acrylic Dots

Notes: All products except the journaling pen, stitching, and ink were part of the Gossamer Blue kit.

myself 30-minute scrapbooking layout Lain Ehmann

Fast Layout #3:

Subject/Title: “Other Half.”

Technique: Stamping

Journaling: By the Numbers

Background: Patterned Paper

Embellishment: Buttons

Notes: All products except the journaling pen, die cut, scallop, ink, and the stamp were part of the Gossamer Blue kit.

half - 30 minute layout from Lain Ehmann of layoutaday.com.

AND HERE ARE SOME MORE PROJECTS I CREATED WITH THE KIT:

Extra Layout #1: Family Reunion.

(Stay tuned — process video for this layout coming soon!) Note: All products except baker’s twine, punch, and journaling pen from Gossamer Blue kit.

family reunion 30 minute layout from Lain Ehmann of layoutaday.com.

Extra Layout #2: Blue

Note: All products except scallop die, stitching, and scallop punch from Gossamer Blue kit.

blue 30 minute layout from Lain Ehmann of layoutaday.com.

Extra Layout #3: Fabulous

Note: All products except corner rounder, white cardstock, and journaling pen are from Gossamer Blue’s kit.

fabulous - 30 minute layout from Lain Ehmann of Layoutaday.com

Ah. I love, love, LOVE these layouts! Here’s what you need to know: It doesn’t matter if you have lousy photos if you have products you love and a story to tell. The end result will be something you’ll cherish!

lainsig

P.S. Here’s the PDF of the prompt sheet I used. I make some updates each month, but this is the basic idea.

 

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