Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Scrapbook Layouts - Chicago 2012

In the spirit of keeping it real, I have to tell you guys that I am a bit nervous about posting these layouts.  In a nutshell, I am a pretty simple scrapper.  There tends to be a lot of pictures - super light on the embellishments.  Is this ok.....well, I always thought so.  I do believe that everyone has their own style and in my heart I know that is 100% true.  But over the last few months since I have really started getting excited about starting Project Life, I have started following some incredible blogs.  Some of the women are on design teams, some not, but their layouts absolutely BLOW. ME. AWAY. In all honesty, I am even a bit intimidated about Project Life, but I ordered my Olive Edition kit today...finally, and I am going to do my best to rock it like nobody's business - Katie, thank you for ALL of the inspiration!!!!

Before some of you go freaking out on me, I am totally proud of the scrapping that I do.  Trust me, if my apartment ever caught on fire, there is a four way tie for what I would grab first - kid (although he is big enough to help me grab things), cats, pictures and scrapbooks!

In addition to my minimalist approach to scrapping, photographing said scrapping falls dismally short.  I need serious help in this area.  Any helpful advice that you guys can send my way would be greatly appreciated.  I have a good point and shoot as well as a pretty great camera on my Android, but that is it.  I long for a fancy DSLR, but right now, it just isn't in the cards.

Maybe more than anything , I am worried about the presentation.  Although, for the most part I feel that I very much blog for myself when it comes to sharing things like scrapbook layouts or really anything crafty - presentation is a huge part of it....no???

Aside from this slightly whiny post....sorry about that.....I am having a blast with this scrapbook.  I am documenting a girl's weekend trip to Chicago last year with two of my dear friends, Megan and Jennifer.  Each layout that I do, brings back great memories of the trip.  This is the first trip scrapbook that I have done for myself and I am doing my best to do journaling on every page so that when I am 80 and my memory is shot I will have something to refer to...lol.  Journaling is not one of my strong suits!

Billy Goat Tavern
Sprinkles and The Hard Rock Cafe
Navy Pier
Sky Deck @ Willis Tower
I would love to know what you think....the good, the bad and the ugly.  I am open to CONSTRUCTIVE criticism, but if you can't say it in a nice way, I would prefer that you didn't say it at all.  Your mother did you teach you that....right?

8 comments:

  1. You always make me laugh, you're not being the least bit whiny! Seriously! My scrapping is all about me. I do what I like, because I'm the one making it. Haha! Your layouts look GREAT!! I love them all!! I think the first one is my favorite, great colors and cool thingie at the top. (sorry for all the exclamation points.)

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  2. LOVE IT!! Your layouts are wonderful...don't ever think otherwise :)

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  3. The book looks great Julie, you have captured our trip perfectly. Now, when do we go back?

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  4. What? Why would anyone have something negative to say about this? That scrapbook and your layouts are awesome. I love the whole setup. Great Great Great!

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  5. Thank you so much :) I'm so glad you are going to be doing Project Life, I can't wait to see the layouts you make!

    Your Chicago layouts are great! I love your style, especially how you included all the memorabilia.

    I don't think there is anything wrong with your presentation at all! I tried so many different ways to photograph my layouts because I was worried about how to present things on my blog. I used plate stands to prop them up, used a foam white background for a while, hung them up on a clothes line...so many things!

    But the easiest way I've found to photograph my layouts, is to either stand on a chair over my desk, or put them on the floor to get a "from the top" view.

    Also, don't worry at all about cameras! Before I owned my big camera (and even after) I used my point and shoot and cell phone to take layout pictures. They come out great!

    Sorry for the long comment...

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  6. I think they are all great pages!
    Especially that last one with he great block design.
    I am a huge fan of simple styles and grid designs :)

    I have to say, photographing my pages is my least favorite part of the whole process!
    It took me a while to figure out the best way for me and even then sometimes it takes a few tries to get a decent pic! Lately I find using my point and shoot works better than my big camera.

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  7. you are so talented -- i would love to have you scrapbook my life (scaryyy thought for you i am sure)! the navy pier page is amazing!

    xxoo

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  8. Aww, don’t be nervous sweet lady. You are right, everyone has their own scrapbooking style. You just have to find/do what fits you and your family!! And by doing that, well, that makes it perfect. I am really looking forward to following along with your project life this year! And can’t wait to see that kit when you get it.
    Love these layouts!! Looks like y’all had a great trip!! And the pictures tell a story. Love that!

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