Katie the Scrapbook Lady

Simply Smashing templates, a video tutorial, and a free gift opportunity!

 

I love the look of multiple layers all smashed together on a page – sort of a controlled creative chaos. It feels like you are peeking in on a stack of papers, photos, and memories and getting a glimpse into the creator’s mind. Here is my new pack of Smashing templates. There are 4 single page templates (size 12x12) and they will help you scrap a multi-layered, “smashed” looking layout in no time at all.

 

Get all 4 smashingly layered templates in this set for only $5.00

 

 

Watch me use these smashing layouts and learn a few simple tricks to get the most out of these super fun templates:

Scrapbook Lady Smashing tutorial from Katie Nelson on Vimeo.

 

Here are a few layouts that I’ve created with these templates:

 

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I’m happy to say that I have another free gift for you - (did you get yesterday’s free download?) I want you to be able to try out this unique scrapbooking approach for yourself. I know you will love it! However, there’s a bit of a catch with today’s free gift… you have to sign up for a special, top-secret National Scrapbook Day event at The Daily Digi. I promise, you will be glad that you signed up because you will get all sorts of good stuff! The ONLY way to get your invitation is to make sure you’re subscribed to this newsletter and that you have the special events section selected. This event won’t start until it’s officially National Scrapbook Day (tomorrow). Unlike my other free gifts, this one is exclusive to this special occasion and you must sign up to receive it.

*** note, this gift is no longer available. Be sure to sign up for The Daily Digi newsletter so you don’t miss any future events!

 

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Simple sides, a video tutorial, and a free gift!

 

I’ve had this idea floating around in my head for awhile now and I’m so excited that I’ve finally been able to bring it to life in template form. I love being able to mix and match simple layout designs and use them repeatedly throughout an album or a project. I also love the look of a coordinated double page spread where one side is a large photo or paper full of journaling and then that is paired with a multi-photo layout on the other side. This is such an easy and stunning way to scrap! I’m going to show you what I mean in my free video tutorial below and with my own layout examples. I think you will also become addicted to the Simple Sides approach!

Here is my new pack of Simple Sides templates. There are 5 single page templates (size 12x12) and 4 double page spread layouts (size 24x12) for those of you who like to create in one piece for photobooks. Of course, you can get even more use out of this set if you rotate and/or flip the templates as well. Don’t worry, I’ll show you how to do that in the video.

Get all 9 layered templates in this set for only $7.50

 

Watch me use this template system and learn a few simple tricks to scrap with double page spreads.

 

 

Here’s a closer look at the layouts I’ve created with this set. I’m not including a bonus pdf file with this set (I usually put them in all my template sets) because the layouts I created don’t have any additional supplies other than one font and I’ll link to that here.

Bebas font

 

Because I’m celebrating National Scrapbook Day a little early, I have another free gift for you! (did you get yesterday’s free download?) I want you to be able to try out this easy-to-use scrapbooking approach for yourself. I know you will love it!

Free download! You will just need to enter your email address to get the download. Your address is not used on any list, it’s simply required so you can get the download. No purchase necessary.

 

Be sure to come back tomorrow for my last new release, another video tutorial, and another FREE GIFT!

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a super system for scrapbooking, a video tutorial, and a free gift!

 

Those of you who have followed me for a long time might remember some of my previous paper packs that coordinated with each other by color. Even though those designs have become a bit outdated, I’ve still loved those sets and am always wanting to use them. I decided it was time for a fresh new update on the idea and I have put together more than 100 papers in my new Scrap System collection with even more to come in the future! The kraft-like texture is subtle enough to work with any type of project and the colors and simple patterns work beautifully together.

Here is the pack of solids – includes 50 sheets of digital paper

Only $5.00 for 50 sheets of 12x12 digital paper!

 

 

 

Here is the coordinating pack of stripes and chevy patterns. They really go with any theme and the colors match up perfectly with my solids.

Only $5.00 for 50 sheets of 12x12 digital paper!

 

 

I’m excited to show you how easy it is to use these papers on a digital layout and also demonstrate how to mix and match the colors and patterns. I’ve recorded a video tutorial since my last one was so well received (thanks for all the nice comments!) so you can see the entire process for yourself.

 

Here’s a closer look at the 2 layouts I featured in the video:

I used the Scrap System solids and stripes/chevys pack (reds) + a paper from the solid neutrals. Template is Scrapbook Lady Spic n Span. Fonts are Elise and LD Woodland. Flickr link.

 

Scrap System solids and stripes/chevys packs (blues), Scrapbook Lady Scenic template, Friendship image from Lettering Delights, Bebas font. Flickr link.

 

And since I’m celebrating scrapbooking for the next few days (in honor of National Scrapbook Day), I have a FREE GIFT for you to download. I’m giving you 24 additional papers that coordinate with my solids and stripes/chevys packs so you can try them out and see how easy they are to use.

Free download! – You will just need to enter your email address to get the download. Your address is not used on any list, it’s simply required so you can get the download. No purchase necessary.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for another new release, another video tutorial, and another FREE GIFT!

 

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I am unwritten

 

My son loves to play new music for me and he has a very wide variety of music that he enjoys. I’m also quite eclectic with my music so I’m happy that he is the same way. My daughter is constantly discovering new songs as well – especially now that she is attending a public school. Between the two of them, I listen to a lot of different songs and I end up liking the majority of them. I was surprised by the lyrics when my son played Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield for me about a month ago. I had heard the tune before but never really paid attention to it. All of a sudden, the words were very clear and they had so much meaning for me.

 

I am unwritten. Can't read my mind, I'm undefined.

I'm just beginning. The pen's in my hand, ending unplanned.

Staring at the blank page before you. Open up the dirty window.

Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find.

Reaching for something in the distance. So close you can almost taste it.

Release your inhibitions. Feel the rain on your skin.

No one else can feel it for you. Only you can let it in.

No one else, no one else can speak the words on your lips.

Drench yourself in words unspoken. Live your life with arms wide open.

Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.

 

Maybe it’s the writer in me, but I just fell in love with the thought of how much of my life is still unwritten. How many blank pages are still ahead of me (at least I sure hope so!) The idea that each day is a new beginning, a new chapter. Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.

 

The next verse is also very inspiring:

I break tradition. Sometimes my tries are outside the lines.

We've been conditioned. To not make mistakes, but I can't live that way, no.

Staring at the blank page before you. Open up the dirty window.

Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find.

Reaching for something in the distance. So close you can almost taste it.

Release your inhibitions. Feel the rain on your skin.

No one else can feel it for you. Only you can let it in.

No one else, no one else can speak the words on your lips.

Drench yourself in words unspoken. Live your life with arms wide open.

Today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.

 

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the value of mistakes and the learning that comes from them. I still hate to make mistakes, but I really like the idea of it just being a try that is outside the lines. It’s not the end of the world to color a little outside the lines – in fact, many creative people swear by it!

So I decided to play and do some digital art journaling. I used this bundle of supplies by Captivated Visions and I blended, erased, layered, and moved things around until I had the backdrop that I wanted for these words. I felt like a typewriter font was appropriate so I used The Heavy Hitter by Heather Joyce.

 

Today is where your book begins – what are you going to write in it?

 

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It’s really quite scientific

 

There’s nothing wrong with using some formulas to come up with great scrapbooking solutions. Simple photo spaces + great design = beautifully done pages! This set of Scientific templates will have you scrapping in no time at all. Use the templates in 12x12 format, or create a large 2 page spread with the 24x12 size version.

 

 

Purchase here by using cart buttons. Only $2.50 for the set! ON SALE FOR ONLY $1.75 through April 10th

You can find a complete listing of all my templates on my shop index page.

 

As always, I scrapped with these templates so you can see them in action! Each image is linked to Flickr for credits.

 

We went to the Planetarium for my son’s birthday back in October. We love museums and educational places!

 

 

I loved pulling out these older photos from 1998 and scrapping my sweet family.

 

Let me help you get some of your own precious memories documented. My templates will make it easy!

 

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