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I Am Silly

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Jennifer

Life can be so serious. Sometimes you just have to cut loose and be a little ridiculous. Scraps N Pieces’ latest kit I Am Silly celebrates those little moments with the big giggle factor that makes life more fun! The playful color palette feels like a good laugh – bright poppy oranges and yellows, cool blues, and some greens to help keep you on your toes. The elements are perfectly versatile, encompassing banners, ribbons, flowers, ephemera, and silly giraffes guarantees to elicit a chuckle. The coordinating papers are playfully patterned, the alpha is a little bit off-kilter, and the word art is perfect for reminding you to indulge in a little silliness. So break out of the day-to-day doldrums and get your fun on with I Am Silly. Previews are linked to purchase the items in this kit for 50% off for the first 5 days of release.

The giraffes in this kit are just too cute, so I knew I wanted to use as many as I could. This first layout documents Janette feeding the giraffes at the Albuquerque Zoo in August 2017. Check out that long tongue.

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – I Am Silly
Template: Scraps N Pieces – Template Pack 49; large mask from Scrapping with Liz – Focal Point Templates 2
Font: KG When Oceans Rise

I’ll have another layout for you tomorrow using this kit and some new word art from Word Art World.

Posted in Digital Scrapbooking, Family & Friends, Travel | Tags: Albuquerque, Janette, Scrapping with Liz, Scraps N Pieces, Zoo | Leave a comment |

Where the Wild Things Are

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Jennifer

Some days, life gets a little hairy; other times, we just need to walk on the wild side. Whether you just got back from the safari park or life at home is a bit like living in the zoo, you can make the perfect pages fast with Scraps N Pieces’ latest kit, Where the Wild Things Are. This fun, animal-inspired kit has everything you need to make a wild page. There are plenty of trees and greenery, a man on safari, thematic word art, tickets, and a fun alpha. There’s also an adorable animal pack containing some zoo favorites, ranging from the traditional lions, tigers, and giraffes to more unexpected critters like porcupines, crocodiles, and polar bears. Whether you love animal prints or prefer more traditional patterned papers, this kit has you covered there too. So check out Where the Wild Things Are… and embark on your own personal scrapping safari.

You can pick it up at Scraps-n-Pieces and Gingerscraps.

I scrapped 4 pages to start documenting our trip to the Albuquerque Zoo this past summer.

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – Where the Wild Things Are
Font: KG When Oceans Rise

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – Where the Wild Things Are

Digikit: Scraps N Pieces – Where the Wild Things Are
Composition: EMS Sketch Challenge 30
Font: Another Typewriter

And a close-up of the left and right sides.

I also used this kit to make some things for Jessica and Janette’s Zoo Birthday Party.

We had an adoption center at the party. I bought these stuffed animal sets that were sold by the dozen with two each of six different kinds of zoo animals. When the guests first arrived, they were directed to the adoption center.

I made the Adoption Center sign and the adoption certificates. The adoption certificates were made so two printed on one letter size piece of paper.

After the kiddos adopted an animal, they were sent into the backyard where I had two tables set up. One was set-up with beads, alpha beads, and elastic cording, so they could create collars for their animals. The second table was set up with gable boxes (purchased here) that James cut out a hole from the front and punched holes in so they could create habitats for their animals. I also had sequins, glue, pipe cleaners, and glitter glue so they could decorate their habitats.

I also created a scavenger hunt sheet. I bought a dozen tiny zoo animals from Party City and then I spent a fair amount of time researching those animals’ footprints to create the scavenger sheet. I printed these out on printer paper for the kids. I also printed out the key sheet on cardstock and cut out the squares. Then my brother and sister-in-law hid the animals and their key square around the yard. This would also be a great activity to take to an actual zoo.

I also made food tents with four printing on one piece of cardstock. We had Deer Poop (chocolate covered raisins), Tiger Tails (cheetos), Cheetah Spots (caramel and cheddar popcorn), Giraffe Juice (lemonade), Jungle Juice (pineapple/lime punch, this recipe doubled), Monkey Food (assorted fruit), Curly Hotdog Snakes, Veggie Owl, Animal Crackers, Lion Food (chicken bites & chicken fries from Schwann’s), and Zebra Kisses (Hershey Hugs melted on square pretzels). We also had a sugar cookie cake for Jessica (I used this recipe) and Panda cupcakes for Janette (from this recipe).

I’ve zipped up all the printables and you can download HERE for personal use.

Posted in Digital Scrapbooking, Travel | Tags: Albuquerque, Janette, Jessica, Scraps N Pieces, Zoo | Leave a comment |

Bohemian Spring

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Jennifer

Set your spirit free, release your inner flower child and celebrate a Bohemian Spring! With its gorgeous colors and boho feel, this collection by Magical Scraps Galore overflows with hippie icons such as feathers, arrows, a dream catcher, deer skulls, a guitar, peace symbols, as well as loads of flowers, leaves, birds, and butterflies, among many other fabulous goodies. Perfect to scrap your darling teen, your indie style, the positive springtime vibes, your free spirit, your adventurous self, and the peace and love in your heart.

Find the full collection at 60% off -or the individual kit and add-ons at 30% off– through March 16th at GingerScraps, Scraps N Pieces and The Digichick.

The page kit includes 12 solids, 17 beautifully patterned papers, 2 gorgeous alphas and 53 unique elements:

The collection includes the page kit with 12 solids, 17 beautifully patterned papers, 2 gorgeous alphas and 53 unique elements, plus four add-ons: word bits, journaling cards, barnwood papers, and ombré papers, all bundled up for great savings!


I created three layouts. First up is a layout from our vacation to Albuquerque back in 2006.

Digikit: Magical Scraps Galore – Bohemian Spring
Template: Kristmess Designs – Stacked Temp 3
Font: Black Rose (Old Town); Champagne & Limousines (journal)

Then I have two layouts when my in-laws visited last March.

Digikit: Magical Scraps Galore – Bohemian Spring
Template: Fiddle-dee-dee Designs – Fiddlesticks Number 18
Font: akaDora Regular

Digikit: Magical Scraps Galore – Bohemian Spring
Template: AK Designs – Template Pack 94
Font: akaDora; Alegreya Sans (journal/date)

Some gorgeous layouts from the Creative Team:

Stay tuned for Marina’s new collection coming to stores later this month!

Posted in Digital Scrapbooking, Family & Friends, Travel | Tags: AK Designs, Albuquerque, Dawson, Fiddle Dee Dee Designs, Janette, Jessica, Kristmess Designs, Magical Scraps Galore | Leave a comment |

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