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scrapbook & cards today
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summer 2013
the 3 i’s
love you because
BY ALI EDWARDS
supplies
CARDSTOCK,
Bazzill Basics;
LETTER STICKERS, PEN,
American Crafts;
STENCIL,
Studio
Calico;
PAINT,
Martha Stewart Crafts, Ranger;
SPRAY MISTS,
Studio Calico, Heidi Swapp;
CIRCLE
EMBELLISHMENTS,
American Crafts, My Mind’s Eye, Studio Calico, Simon Says Stamp, Elle’s Studio;
BRADS,
Making Memories;
STARS,
Studio Calico, Heidi Swapp;
STAMPS,
Technique Tuesday;
INK,
Close My Heart;
VELLUM,
Word Win;
DIE CUTTING MACHINE,
Silhouette;
PUNCHES,
EK Success;
ADHESIVE,
3M, Martha Stewart Crafts, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
When I go back through my scrapbooks, the pages that touch
me the most are the ones where I included more than just the
photos or the basics of the event. More feeling. More heart.
More expression of love via more words on the page.
Connect to that place inside yourself that holds these words. We
all have them within us. The more you call on these words the
easier it will be to bring them forth again and again. Don’t miss a
chance to write these precious feelings and memories down.
Tell someone how much they mean to you by using
the simple repeated phrase, “I love you because…”
Starting each sentence with these four words
simplifies the process of having to come up with
multiple sentences. Consider adding reasons that
are both silly and serious to tell a more complete
story. Keep in mind the age of the person you are
writing to and your relationship. If you have more
to say you might want to consider a layout design
that allows for longer sentences.
Examples I included in my journaling were: I love
you because you keep trying. I love you because
you teach me every day. I love you because you are
a hard-worker. I love you because you are totally
fun. I love you because you have the most
awesome spirit.
idea 1: i love you
because
Write around the circles using the repeated phrase, “I love
you because…”
Go big with a photo. I’m a huge fan of using enlargements
for impact. The one included on this layout is 9”x12”.
Use a stencil and paint to create a group of small circles.
Add an eclectic mix of embellishments to the circles,
creating a home for each.
Don’t forget the date. For some reason this tends to be
easy for me to forget
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