Sparkle and Joy with Guest Designer, Elizabeth Heinz

Hello friends, it's Elizabeth.  I'm DELIGHTED to share some more pages in my "ABC Christmas" Life Crafted Album.  As a reminder, I'm following a SIMPLE design formula to document some of my family's FAVORITE holiday traditions.  

For the left-hand page, I enlarged a photo to 4" x 8.25" to slip inside the page protector.  To finish, I created an embellishment cluster using a die-cut, chipboard circle and and puffy star sticker.  I chose this chipboard circle because the color AND sentiment complimented the sentiment on the journal card on the opposite page.

For the top right-hand page, I used a stamp from my stash, the red puffy alphabet sticker and my computer to create my title.  To finish, I added another die-cut and puffy sticker.  "Ho ho ho" and the mug of hot chocolate were the PERFECT combination for this story.

For the bottom right-hand page, I chose a 3 x 4 journal card to hold my WORDS.  At the top, I stapled another cute, colorful die-cut.

I hope these pages provided some INSPIRATION.  I'll be back later this month to share more ideas.  HAPPY crafting.  XO, Elizabeth

Sparkle and Joy with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  I'm EXCITED to share a few pages in my Candy Apple Life Crafted Album.  I'm using the "Sparkle and Joy" Kit to highlight our family traditions in an ABC format.

For the left-hand page, I printed a 4 x 8.25 inch photo to slip inside the page protector.  In the white space, I stapled a die-cut word and added a chipboard star to dot the "i."  In my opinion, EVERY page needs a star.

In the top right-hand pocket, I created my own 3x4 card with white card stock, a stamp from my stash and the FUN, red puffy alpha set.  Next, I went back to the die-cuts.  I chose the ruler to compliment the journal card underneath and the pink striped heart.  To add texture and complete my cluster, I added a thread nest and staple.

For the final pocket, I covered the COLORFUL, ruler journal card with vellum to hold my journaling.  At the top, I used black StazOn ink and the stamp set to create a small title.  

Underneath, I added the "falala" puffy sticker to add a bit of dimension.

I hope this provided some INSPIRATION.  I'll be back soon to SHARE some more pages.  HAPPY crafting.  XO, Elizabeth

 

Life Crafted with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  Happy Monday.  To start off your week, I'd like to SHARE a spread I created in my Life Crafted Album with the February "POSSIBILITIES" kit.  As you can see, I chose to FLIP the layout on its side.  I've ADMIRED but haven't done many HORIZONTAL pages.  It's DIFFERENT, and definitely adds some INTEREST.

I can't seem to get enough of photo strips.  Since I had some SIMILAR photos of my son and his girlfriend on Valentine's Day, I opted to continue my OBSESSION.

Next, I used the stamp set and blue ink to add some color and random patterns peeking out throughout the spread.

I wasn't done stamping yet.  (Stamps are ABSOLUTELY among my FAVORITE, GO-TO products).  I found several word phrases and STACKED them along the side of my strip.  Then I added a puffy white title sticker and a few colorful die-cuts.

To finish, I added a few more FUN die-cuts and stamped the date.

I hope this provides some INSPIRATION.  If you have a random, empty page, try the HORIZONTAL option.  I will do it again.  

I'm taking a break from several of my creative team assignments.  My son is graduating from high school and we're selling our house.  Thank you for your SUPPORT, and allowing me to share my projects with you.  HAPPY crafting.

XO, Elizabeth

Pocket Page Challenge with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  I'm here to share a Pocket Page Challenge using the PLAYFUL, February "POSSIBILITIES" kit.

Here's my challenge for you:
1.  REPEAT color in your photo with journaling cards.
2.  Incorporate a screenshot from your PHONE.
3.  COMBINE stamping with die-cuts.

To REPEAT color in my spread, I chose the purple quote card to compliment the purple blooms in my photo.  I paired the card with the boys preparing to compete in their soccer game.  The sentiment was PERFECT and allowed me to BALANCE the color across my two pages.

My screenshot was a text message that I received from my youngest son, Joshua.  For interest, I created a simple flip-up with vellum.  To embellish, I added a die-cut and puffy heart.  Next, I used a journal card to SHARE some perspective about our conversation.  I use this technique OFTEN for text messages, Instagram or Facebook posts and the weather.

I ADORE the die-cuts AND stamps this month.  Instead of choosing to use one or the other, I grouped them together.  I LIKE how they add context to the photos.

Here's a final look at both pages.

I'm EXCITED to see what you CREATE.  HAPPY CRAFTING.

XOXO, Elizabeth

Life Crafted with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  I'm here to share a few pages in my Life Crafted Album using the "Fierce and Fabulous" Kit.  These photos are from a recent STAYCATION with my husband at one of our BEAUTIFUL, local resorts.

For the first page, I included a full-size photo to highlight the TALL palm trees with the pool and resort behind.  To let the photo take center stage, I embellished with a simple, but COLORFUL puffy sticker.

Next, I wanted to include a space for WORDS.  In a 3x4 page protector, I included a journaling card in the top; photo at the bottom.  The lighting inside the restaurant was poor so I changed my photo to black and white.  To embellish and bring consistency, I added a simple cluster with puffy stickers and a label.

On the opposite page, I repeated the same formula.  I included a journaling card in the top; photo at the bottom.  This time, I added a LOVELY flag that had the PERFECT sentiment AND repeated the heart in the journal card.

On the final page, I used a 2x2 page protector to HOLD circles.  As soon as I saw a page by @thevanblife, I knew I MUST try it.  I think it's such a FUN alternative to squares.

For the circles, I included a combination of photos, patterned paper AND journal cards.

On one circle, I added a sentiment combining stamps and the puffy alphabet.  I'm FOND of the color, texture and dimension.  

I hope these pages provide some INSPIRATION.  Thanks Amy Jo for INSPIRING me.  HAPPY crafting.

XO, Elizabeth

3-To-Inspire with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  HAPPY, happy New Year.  And, HAPPY Saturday too.  I'm DELIGHTED to share another 3-to-inspire challenge with you.  This weekly series is designed to help YOU channel your inner MOJO.  To participate, simply include ALL three of the following prompts in ANY project.

The prompts this week include:

1.  Make a LIST.
2.  MODIFY a card.
3.  Add a PUFFY sticker (or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5).

Here's my take on this challenge using the "Fierce and Fabulous" kit...

As you can see, I chose to do a two-page spread in my Life Crafted Album.  The first prompt, Make a LIST, seemed TIMELY for the beginning of a new year.  This kit has SO many options for lists - numbers, symbols and icons.  I used one of the number stamps to document five of my personal GOALS for 2020.

The second prompt, MODIFY a card, can take courage.  You're the BOSS.  USE the kit.  Don't be afraid to cut, punch or use PART of a quote or phrase.  In this layout, I cut a 3x8 bookmark into three pieces.  I used the largest one to create my list.

I used the second piece to REPEAT color and add journaling to my right-hand page.  ( I still have the top to use on yet ANOTHER project).

The final prompt is PUFFY stickers.  I'm a bit OBSESSED.  I love the variety and DIMENSION.  I try to add embellishments in ODD numbers.  I also try include a VARIETY of shapes and styles.

I hope this challenge provides some inspiration.  HAPPY crafting.

Life Crafted with Elizabeth

Hello friends.  I hope you had a MERRY, merry Christmas.  I'm here today to SHARE a spread in my Life-Crafted Album using the December "Hustle and Heart" kit.

For this story, I completed a two-page layout with a tag in the middle to hold my WORDS.

On the left, I printed a full-page photo of my son and his girlfriend.  To embellish, I did some repeat stamping in white space at the top and added a chipboard arrow.

On the right, I cut a piece of the COLORFUL patterned paper to use as my background.  Then, I printed a couple of detail 3x3 photos and placed the chipboard circle in the center.

At the top, I stamped the date and layered with a couple of the word phrase stickers.  To finish, I added a chipboard heart.

At the bottom, I added "SKATE" with the puffy alphabet stickers and layered with two of the snowflake die-cuts.

To include my WORDS, I cut one of the 3x4 journal cards into the shape of a tag.  After running it through my computer, I punched my holes and added some baker's twine.  To finish, I layered two die-cuts and a chipboard shape.  (I TYPICALLY embellish in groups of threes).

On the back of the tag, I cut and adhered a piece of the snowflake patterned paper.  To add some COLOR and INTEREST, I placed a label die-cut and stamped a small sentiment at the bottom.  (I OFTEN have things interact with the edges).

I hope you found some INSPIRATION.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  HAPPY crafting.