Best Helper Layout by Paige Evans

Here is one of the layouts from my Make Your Memory book with Better Day Books!

In the chapter about LAYOUTS you'll find the step-by-step photo tutorial for creating this quilted page!

I used my Splendid collection to punch a bunch of 1" squares, cut them in half to make triangles, then pieced them across a light blue background. Zigzag stitching every direction enhances the quiltlike vibe and creates lots of texture! A couple photos of Fox helping me put kits together atop layers of die cuts and a smattering of tone-on-tone embellishments rounds out this page.

I hope you are inspired to purchase my Make Your Memory book and try the tutorial to make your own layout featuring a quilted background!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: SPLENDID

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I'm Teaching in Orlando!

It's the summer event that you don't want to miss taking place in Orlando, FL! Join Cruise & Crop for an all-day crop on May 31st and then take 2 fun-filled classes with me on Saturday June 1st 2024! More info can be found HERE.

We'll be using the Moonlight Magic collection by Crate Paper to create two 12x12 layouts featuring my favorite tips, tricks, and techniques in the first class and then in the second class we'll create a handmade mini album!

Let me know if you have any questions and I hope to see you in-person in Orlando on Saturday June 1st 2024!

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Having So Much Fun Layout by Paige Evans

Here is one of the layouts from my Make Your Memory book with Better Day Books!

In the chapter about LAYOUTS you'll find the step-by-step photo tutorial for making this page featuring cascading punched paper strips.

I used my Splendid collection to create a bunch of borders and staggered them down the right side of the page then topped the borders with tone-on-tone embellishments. This is one of those pages that I love to scraplift time and time again using different papers, collection, placement, and colors! The results always turn out different and stunning!

I hope you are inspired to purchase my Make Your Memory book and try the tutorial to make your own layout featuring these fun paper strips!
SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: SPLENDID

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Congrats Card by Paige Evans

Here is one of the cards from my Make Your Memory book with Better Day Books!

In the chapter about CARDS you'll find the step-by-step photo tutorial for making this colorful CONGRATS card! I used my Splendid collection to make pennant banners and stitched them across a stars stenciled card base. Tone-on-tone Thickers atop the triangles convey the sentiment but could also be switched out to "birthday" or the like! I hope you are inspired to purchase my Make Your Memory book and try the tutorial to make your own layout featuring these fun folded paper stars!
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SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts: SPLENDID

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Joy Together Layout by Paige Evans for SCT

Here is the third layout I made for the Winter 2023 issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine which you can download and browse for free HERE! I used my Blooming Wild collection to create a heart made of folded paper squares.

I started by punching a whole bunch of 1" paper squares from double-sided Blooming Wild patterned papers and then pieced them together in a heart formation on a pink heart paper background. Hearts for the win! At the corners I added a triangle of blue floral paper and a strip of a punched heart border made from white cardstock. A black & white lovey dovey photo conveys the joy we feel together even after all these years and I finished with more hearts cascading down the page.

I hope this layout inspires you to check out the Winter 2023 issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine which you can download and browse for free HERE as well as pick up my Blooming Wild collection!

SUPPLIES: Patterned paper, die cuts, stickers, Thickers, enamel dots, embellishments: BLOOMING WILD

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Thankful Layout by Paige Evans For SCT

Here is another layout I made for the Winter 2023 issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine which you can download and browse for free HERE! I used my Garden Shoppe collection and featured a frame of floral die cuts.

I started with a 5x7" photo in the middle and then tucked flower and leaf die cuts underneath. Before adding the die cuts I pinched and creased them a bit to give them texture & dimension and to create shadows to help the page not look completely 2D. After that came a few embellishments like gold foam heart stickers, enamel button stickers, and a journaling card split in half.

I hope this layout inspires you to check out the Winter 2023 issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine which you can download and browse for free HERE!

SUPPLIES: Patterned paper, die cuts, stickers, Thickers, enamel dots, embellishments: GARDEN SHOPPE

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Holiday Happiness 4x4 Sequin Mini Album by Paige Evans

I love the round numbered Paper 8 from Sugarplum Wishes so much so that I decided to make an entire mini album inspired by it!

Here is a walk & talk through of this album:

 

I have turned the album into a class PDF which you can purchase for $10 HERE. Please note: this is digital content only, no product is included with the purchase of the PDF - for physical products, please visit my shop and the instructions are for the pages only, not the album base which is handmade by Gi DeMello. Also please note that I did not film process videos, I did film a finished walk & talk through so you can see how all the pages look together.

I made this album with the intention of adding a photo every day from December 1st-25th 2023, however, now I'm thinking I might switch out all the "23"s to "24"s and use it for my December Daily 2024?? I'd be so far ahead of the game lol!!

Find flip throughs of all 12 of my December Daily albums (so far!) in my December Daily YouTube Playlist. 

The 4x4 sequin album base is a collaboration with Gi DeMello all the way in Brazil. Together we have done 4 collaborations: a Halloween 4x4 Sequin Album (I still have some in stock), a sequin album to match Blooming Wild (sold out), this one to match my Sugarplum Wishes collection (sold out), and a traditional Christmas mix (also sold out) which I used as the base of my December Daily 2013.

Next we are working on larger 6x8 sequin albums - be sure to subscribe to My Newsletter and visit M Shop to add to cart once they’re available next year!

I used my Sugarplum Wishes collection to fill up this album and make it nice & chonky! Sugarplum Wishes is getting harder and harder to find but the good news is I still have a few complete collections (minus the 12x12 paper pad) in my shop HERE.

I love all the paperclips, ribbons, die cuts, bits, bobs, and charms sticking out from all the edges. It makes it so festive and fun to look at from every angle!

You can find pictures of all the spreads and the instructions for creating the pages in the class PDF.

I hope you are inspired by this album in some way and want to create a mini album for showcasing your holiday memories!

Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks so much for stopping by!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, Thickers, paperclips, enamel dots, washi tape, charms, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES

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December 2023 Highlights

Here's what we were up to in December 2023!

Festive berries growing in our yard to ring in the first day of December.

Chris' work party took place in the Denver Tech Center and I loved the lit tree-lined streets.

We ate dinner at a Mexican restaurant and then went to a comedy club.

The next night we went on another date to the mall and Perry's. 

We drove downtown as a family to see The Nutcracker Ballet.

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House was full of enthusiastic ballet goers.

Ourselves included!

Waiting for the show to begin.

During intermission Chris and Jane went to get a drink and Fox & I checked out the orchestra.

Beautiful venue.

As always, the performance was awe-inspiring.

Walking back to the car, I asked them to stop and let me take a pic in front of this grand building.

I got a golden ticket!!!!

The whole Casa Bonita saga is a crazy tale! I went with Chris and his family way back in 2004 when we first started dating and drove over from Provo, UT. It was a fun experience! We went as a family a few years ago when it was still open. And then it closed in 2020 as many places did. The creators of South Park who are from Colorado bought it and renovated it and it re-opened in May 2023 on an invitation only basis. I've submitted my email several times over the last few months in hopes of getting an invitation and FINALLY I awoke one morning in November to an email in my in-box! We picked a date in December specifically so I could add it to my December Daily :)

A few weeks before our date I bought Jane and I matching pepto bismol pink sweatshirts which I've practically lived in ever since because it's soooo comfy!

I love this iconic pink building that is Casa Bonita.

The re-done interior is fantastic.

We invited Tom & Margi along for the fun.

The food is much better now with a top chef!

Our table overlooked the waterfall which was cool.

We got to see the divers a few times, always entertaining!

After dinner we walked around to see all the things and stopped to watch a silly magic show.

Details from Casa Bonita.

The little museum was fascinating. All about the pink.

Thanks to the South Park guys for preserving this Colorado landmark!

Grandma's Chicken Curry for dinner one night, always a favorite.

The kids and I watching baking shows in bed.

Instead of staying a night at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel this year we opted to just visit the exhibits.

Fun photo ops.

This year it was ICE featuring A Christmas Story.

Jane got a cinnamon roll and a plushie.

A few nights later we made our annual visit to the Hazard's Gingerbread House! It was featured on ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight! They lost to a drone show thing but we all think they should have won.

I'll never get over this amazing house.

We even got to meet and chat with Mr. Hazard and pet his sweet doggies! He's such a nice guy.

Wrapping party. I don't like wrapping presents lol so Chris does it all.

I watched a new to me Christmas movie on Netflix which I enjoyed and will be adding it to my "watch annually" list - A Castle for Christmas!

One Saturday for lunch we drove to Cherry Creek Mall to eat at Cherry Cricket.

I got the special - a Partridge in a Pear Tree with 5 Golden Onion Rings, yummy and clever!

We stopped by the Giving Machines and made a donation.

Love when strangers take our pic lol :)

We visited the Holiday Market.

We saw Wonka in the theater, super cute movie.

I got this sequin skirt on sale from Anthro after Christmas last year and was excited to wear it for the first time to church.

After church I wanted some family pics.

Jane got a 12-day macaron advent calendar from Honey B's and there was one snowman shaped and oh-so-cute!

We did our Christmas Adam tradition a few days early due to various schedule conflicts. All 4 Taylor families in their various homes in Seattle, Vegas, and Denver ordered Thai food and we ate together on zoom then read from the Coming of Christ book. Always love this evening!

The next morning Jane and I made cupcakes. She ate two lol.

Instead of an overnight at the Gaylord we opted for a staycation at the beautiful Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs! We drove up the day before Christmas Eve. The Broadmoor was ranked the #5 festive hotel to visit during the holidays in the USA! I believe it!

View from our room.

Our family at The Broadmoor.

It's truly a gorgeous setting.

Snippets from our visit.

15 minutes of pool time before it closed lol. Now we know for next time ;)

Nighty night!

The next morning was Christmas Eve!

We walked around a bit again to check out the decorations and get a few snacks before heading home.

My jacket totally matched the wallpaper!

As we drove home it was snowing. We got a white Christmas!

Chris made is usual yummy Christmas Eve feast!

And then we went to Tom & Margi's for the Nativity in the Barn.

Fox was the tax collector.

Jane was Mary.

Jane placing the baby Jesus in a manger.

We sing songs and read about the birth of Jesus.

And then we played The Bag Game and got lots of candy.

That evening after setting out the treasure hunt clues and getting the stockings ready we fell asleep to X-Files episode How the Ghosts Stole Christmas  - it's tradition!

Christmas morning! These candy bars were from Target and crack me up.

Opening stockings.

Fox & Jane were pleased with their presents.

Merry Christmas!

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It's no secret that I take more photos of my cats than anything else and I wouldn't have it any other way!

1) While I was in the basement sorting supplies the kitties were there keeping me company. 2) Snuggling on the blanket on my desk. 3) Su"purr"visors. 4) Can Amy even breathe in there?! :) 5) They're always watching me or are near me. Can't lose sight of their food source! 6) Christmas morning as the kids were opening stockings they wanted to be in on the action happening in Fox's room too of course!

Amy makes the best soft & smooshy pillow for Sandy.

Sandy Mandy is just soooo cute I can't even!!

1) When she hears Chris bring up Triscuits and string cheese she comes a'runnin'! 2) Watching over Fox while he built this year's Christmas Lego. 3) Streeeeetch! 4) Curious about me walking on the treadmill. 5) So furry she's blurry! 6) Supervising me opening product. 7) Chilling on the counter. 8) Using a rug ruffle as her pillow under the bed. 9) Thinking she's important on a pile of papers.

Purrrfect angel.

Amy is a great snuggler and kept me company while I was sick with a bug.

1) Watching over me as I opened product. 2) Snoozing while I photographed. 3) Boxes make the best toys. 4) Fence? What fence? Can't keep me out! 5) Queen of the Mountain. 6) Christmas morning, she wanted to be important. 7) Another box picture cuz it's too cute. 8) Sitting atop a paper pile. 9) I spy Amy in the the mess.

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Onto the recap of all the scrappy things that happened this past month! I shared 4 projects in December - click the links to see them in-depth:

December Daily 2013 // Deck the Halls Layout // Christmas Mini Album // Sugarplum Wishes MemoryDex Cards

I released 25 Christmas Cut Files for 2023, 25 Christmas Stitching Cut Files, and 25 Freebie Cut Files in my Happy Scrappy Place Facebook Group!

Over 150 layouts and projects were created by me, my design team, and guest designers, featuring all the cut files! AMAZING!

A palette with supplies for PaigePals6, PaigePals7, the Crop in Orlando, and my Caribbean Cruise & Crop arrived!! Aiming to release PP6 to alumni on February 20th!

I opened all the boxes, counted everything, sorted everything, and stored it away until it's time to kit it all!

I love the round numbered Paper 8 from Sugarplum Wishes so much that I decided to make an entire mini album inspired by it! Find the class PDF in my shop HERE.

Once I finished up that sequin album I started on a second! I went back in time a decade and made my missing December Daily 2013.

And now I'm wrapping up my December Daily 2023! I've got all the photos inserted, now I'm working on journaling and embellishing.

Stay tuned for finished pics!

Lots of mini albums made my top 9 on instagram! Never layouts though which continues to make me giggle.

Sugarplum Wishes is getting harder and harder to find but the good news is I still have a few complete collections (minus the 12x12 paper pad) in my shop HERE.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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