I'm very excited to kick off my very first post as a new design team member at Simple Stories! When I first got a peek at what this wonderful company was about at the last CHA Show, I was totally smitten and made sure to pick up the Elementary collection as soon as I got home. Now I am totally hooked and enthralled to be part of this talented crew.
Today is a special treat, because not only does my post feature the radiant and fun 100 Days of Summer Collection, but it also features a couple of sketches to inspire...
Doesn't my little boy make you want to jump in the pool? Or better yet, doesn't this collection make you want to go to the pool just to shoot photos to scrapbook on this gorgeous paper??? Now we are talking!
First up is a traditional sketch that speaks to my style. I like to keep my designs simple: tight and centered around the photo with lots of journaling elements and die cut patterned paper pieces.
I cut these fun little banners out of one of the 4 x 6 cards in the collection and pop-dotted them to add dimension and make them stand out more on the page.
The colors in the papers are the perfect blend of bright combined with a soft, worn base color that just makes the 100 Days of Summer collection pop.
I added more of the "everyday" photos from this event using the page elements from the collection. I am really excited about how the elements beautifully coordinate with a variety of divided page protector sheets. Below is a sketch that is specifically designed for the Simple Stories 4x6 cards and other collection pieces like the 6x12 page elements. I spent time on my traditional page and then "simply" mirrored some of the papers and elements on the second page. You can see the same numbers and clotheslines on both of my pages.
But wait...look what happens when you put them together...
It's a match made in heaven and I really love how easy it is to create two pages with the Simple Stories system.
And it all goes into my album - Simple as That
Products for this project:
- 100 Days of Summer 12 x 12 Fundamental Cardstock Stickers #1402
- 100 Days of Summer 12 x 12 Fundamental Cardstock Sticker #1403
- 100 Days of Summer 100% Summer Fun #1408
- 100 Days of Summer Hello Sunshine #1405
- 100 Days of Summer Flashcards #1409
100 Days of Summer Signature Elements
- 4x6 Journaling Card Elements #1 - #1410
- 4x6 Journaling Card Elements #2 - #1411
- 6x12 Page Elements #1415
There is an opportunity to win the 100 Days of Summer collection if you leave a comment here and on the Monday Design Team announcement post. Good luck!
Have sunny and wonderful day -
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LOVE Simple Stories! My fave online SS said they're going to get these in...I'm so happy! :-D Congrats Liz on your DT spot! Fab designs! TFS
Posted by: dlwidder | May 03, 2011 at 09:32 PM
congrats on your design team spot! and thanks for the opportunity to win the hottest collection out there!
Posted by: SherryGrove | May 03, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Fabulous sketches & love love the paper. Gotta have some!
Posted by: Donna M Lebeduik | May 04, 2011 at 05:18 AM
Super cute papers and a great design! I'll definitely be looking for these papers!
Posted by: Susan Goetter | May 04, 2011 at 05:34 AM
What a fantastic page, Liz!!! This is a really great concept. I will keep my eye out for some of these at my LSS.
Posted by: Michelle | May 04, 2011 at 05:51 AM
Forgot to say CONGRATS!!! On your DT position!!!! Way to go!!!
Posted by: Michelle | May 04, 2011 at 05:51 AM
Congratulations! Love these bright fun LOs and thanks for the sketches. Good Luck in your new position and thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Joy in GA | May 04, 2011 at 07:20 AM
I love Simple Stories, I have Life Documented and I just love the 100 Days of Summer (don't have ...yet) Thank you for the awesome layouts and sketches!
Posted by: Carol | May 04, 2011 at 07:22 AM
Fantastic creation & Idea!!
Posted by: Lacey I | May 04, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Love what you did with the sketches!
Posted by: Tracy Rhodes | May 04, 2011 at 09:00 AM
simply beautiful, Liz!!
Posted by: sharon sprouse | May 04, 2011 at 10:59 AM
congratulations on the design team spot miss Liz! your sketches are simply beautiful and your layouts are amazing so as this 100 days of summer collection. love it!
Posted by: isay | May 04, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Awesome job Liz! Your little boy is so cute - perfect photos for the 100 Days of Summer collection! LOVE seeing the layout and divided page protector layout right next to each other in your album - so easy yet beautiful!
Thanks,
Amber :)
Posted by: Amber Crowell | May 04, 2011 at 12:26 PM
I love this layout!! It looks so nice when you put the two pages together!! Excellent job! Keep the posting coming:)
Posted by: Amanda | May 04, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Love how detailed it looks but how simple it is to really put together!! Great job!
Posted by: Karen Imes | May 04, 2011 at 01:48 PM
Love your LO!! SS is the best!! Welcome and congrats on the DT!!
Shirelle
TeamWorks
Posted by: SHIRELLE STADEL | May 04, 2011 at 02:35 PM
Awesome work! Congrats on the DT gig. Looking forward to seeing more...
Posted by: Lynn D | May 04, 2011 at 02:58 PM
Makes for a fantastic double layout. Love the sketches.
Posted by: Vicki | May 04, 2011 at 03:01 PM
I really love this! I tend to make things more difficult than they really are and spend too much time thinking about what I'm going to do. This is SO much better!
Posted by: Elaine | May 04, 2011 at 03:20 PM
these pages are fantastic! Congrats!
Posted by: Raechelle Bellus | May 04, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Looking forward to seeing more of your layouts! This line looks really awesome. I would love to get my hands on it :-)
Posted by: Adrienne | May 04, 2011 at 04:25 PM
Love your pages, Liz! Excited to work with this kit...I have it, just need to find some time to use it! LOL
Posted by: Tammy | May 04, 2011 at 04:52 PM
I am in love with Simple Stories too! And my preference is double-page layouts so this company is just for me :)
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | May 04, 2011 at 04:58 PM
What a great layout! I am so digging this concept.
Posted by: MIchelle Smith | May 04, 2011 at 04:59 PM
Oh I just love this collection!! I have hundreds of photos of my grandchildren at the beach and these papers would be PERFECT!!
Posted by: Marilyn | May 04, 2011 at 05:01 PM
Thanks for making a sketch with these new sizes. I came over here from Liz's blog. I placed an order for some Simple Stories. Can't wait to try out this new format.
Posted by: mmspiker | May 04, 2011 at 06:14 PM
Love your 2 page layout. Your design and use of this line makes these pages really compliment each other and makes your photos pop.
Posted by: Geralyn Lupo | May 04, 2011 at 06:38 PM
I thought I loved simple stories before... but 100 days of summer is "SIMPLY AWESOME" - would love to have this!!! Thanks for the great products, keep them coming! When is the unity stamps coming out??!!
Posted by: Cheryl | May 05, 2011 at 11:30 AM
I love the 100 days of summer collection! Gorgeous colors (and fabulous layouts!). :)
Posted by: Leslie M. | May 05, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Love how you combined the sketch and the system to create a great double.
Posted by: Ann | May 05, 2011 at 03:18 PM
I always love what Liz makes, and this is no exeption! I love making 2pages, so this project really inspires me. And 100 days of summer collection!! This is what I need for this summer pages!! Love them all!!
Posted by: kana | May 05, 2011 at 10:19 PM
I may only have 99 days of summer so I will have to adjust! Love the papers and inspiration.
Posted by: Mary Kay Audd | May 06, 2011 at 01:38 PM
I love this collection and it is at the top of my "next goodies" I need to get!
Posted by: Melinda Wilson | May 06, 2011 at 07:20 PM
Such a clever use of two sketches to create one double page spread. Lovely use of the products too. Liz you are very inspirational, thankyou!
Posted by: Melinda Spinks | May 07, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Darling!!
Posted by: Sandy Zent | May 09, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Such a beautiful collection!
Posted by: Wendy Albers | May 17, 2011 at 06:47 PM