Hi everyone! Allison Davis here today to share a Life Documented project using 24/Seven! I also have another sketch that focuses on mixing traditional scrapbooking with the Pocket Pages.
The new sketch has room for 19 photos. (Yes, I really said 19!)
I love the camera on my phone. It's not the same kind of love I have for my big camera but, having a camera that is small, is always with me, and that I can quickly grab allows me to get a better portrayal of our normal, everyday lives. I can snap a quick picture in places that I'm usually without my big camera. I can capture Jackson with his x-ray sticker at the doctor's office, the boys asleep in the car during a long drive, my husband an I enjoying a dinner alone. These little moments can be easily forgotten but thanks to my phone camera I can document these sweet occasions. The pictures might not be as good quality-wise but they are the little moments that tell the story of our lives and deserve a spot in our albums.
The sketch today was inspired by all those pictures I have from the camera on my phone.
You can download the full sketch with measurements and placements here: Life Documented Sketch #2
The left side of the sketch follows a more traditional design while the right side uses the 12 x 12 Sn@p! Pocket Pages, Design #10.
Here's a look at my layout based on the sketch above.
The 24/Seven collection was a great match for a large group of my Instagram pictures. The fun rainbow of colors in the collection works perfectly with a large group of photos from different settings where there are bound to be many different colors.
The 12x12 Sn@p! Pocket Pages, Design 10 also worked perfectly with my Instagram pictures. Since Instagram pictures come out a square, the six 4x4 square pockets were just what I needed for this page!
Since I filled each of the 4x4 pockets with just pictures, I used the middle row of 3x4 pockets to add some of the 3x4 cards, a few smaller photos, and my journaling.
Here's a closer look at the details on the 3x4 cards:
The "Good Stuff" card was just begging to be stitched on! The card already had a line through each letter that I used as my guide for the stitching. I changed it up a bit by using several different colors on the letters.
I always recommend to anyone stitching letters or something with small curves that when piercing your holes to pierce them closer together. The result will be smaller stitches which creates a smooth, fluid curve instead of larger stitches that create a more jagged, rough curve.
I used a journaling card as the base to hold two smaller pictures. I didn't want to cover up part of the blue tab so I cut around the bottom of it so I could slip the top corner of the bottom picture under it. I also added an arrow to the tab.
I used the speech bubble as a frame for one of my pictures. I also added the "love" circle sticker, some heart stickers, and the "memorable" sticker.
On the last 3x4 card I added my journaling but, I didn't limit my journaling to just that one card.
I added little strips with a small caption for each picture on the right page.
On the left page there are a ton of tiny pictures! The beauty of this sketch is that if you aren't a big fan of using smaller pictures you can simply remove them. Nothing about this design is hinged on those smaller pictures and removing them isn't going to require adjustments. Or, if you have less pictures to use but still want to include some smaller pictures, try using slightly larger pictures like 2x2.
Here's a closer look at the details on the left page:
I used a couple of the smaller photos to frame my two larger photos.
I also added some word stickers and heart stickers to those two smaller photos.
Along the bottom I accented the row of small photos with caption strips, heart stickers, and the chipboard phrase.
This sketch would be great for a monthly layout full of pictures from a specific month. To make it super easy you could even use this sketch for each month throughout the whole album. To help change it up a little you could start with the sketch as is for January, then flip it (left page to right page) for February, and continue that pattern throughout the whole album. It would be so easy and you would end up with a year's worth of photos documented quickly thanks to the Pocket Pages!
I will be using the 12x12 Sn@p! Leather Album in black for my Life Documented pages. I love the beautiful details like the contrast stitching and the metal corner accents!
I used the 12x12 Sn@p! Pocket Pages, Design 10 from the Variety Pack. I especially love that the pockets have enough extra room that you can add some embellishments and dimesion.
Other 24/Seven products I used were:
• Fundimentals Cardstock Stickers
• Expressions Cardstock Stickers
• Chipboard Stickers
• Snapshots Patterned Paper
• Today Patterned Paper
• 3x4 Journaling Card Elements
• 6x12 Page Elements
• Bingo Cards/Stripes
• Gray Grid/Lattice
• Sn@p! Cards
I hope you enjoy using the sketch!
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Love the detail! And still 19 photos. Wow!
Posted by: Michelle N | July 08, 2013 at 11:22 PM
This is gorgeous! I loveeeeeeeeee the photos and the stitching!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | July 09, 2013 at 04:47 AM
Adorable! Wondering where to get the pocket pages though.
Posted by: Cheri | July 09, 2013 at 05:35 AM
Just yesterday I was looking at these split page protectors and thinking that I would like to begin adding some of these to my albums along with my regular pages. Would make it easier to include lots of pictures from special events such as family gatherings. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Gloria Martens (GLOANN) | July 09, 2013 at 05:53 AM
Fabulous layout!!
Posted by: Carol | July 09, 2013 at 06:04 AM
You are awesome!
Posted by: Linda | July 09, 2013 at 06:25 AM
Hi Allison, I love the layout and sketch. The link to the pdf of the full sketch doesn't seem to work though. Thanks.
Posted by: Ingrid | July 09, 2013 at 06:37 AM
What a beautiful layout and I love all the little pictures on the right hand side, such a great way to include tons of pictures. Great use of the pocket pages and can't wait to see more layouts.
Posted by: Heather K | July 09, 2013 at 06:54 AM
Awesome Ali! I just love the little love note from Drew! :D 19 pics...WOWZA that's awesome!!
Posted by: Dolly | July 09, 2013 at 07:19 AM
Once again...two of my favorite things...Alison Davis and Simple Stories! Thank you.
Posted by: Julie Jones | July 09, 2013 at 08:33 AM
After having a closer look at all the details, there are so many things I love about this. As always, I love the hand stitching. I also like how you used the journaling card as a base and added smaller photos to it and snipping the bottom of the strip to add more dimension. I'm going to have to keep that technique in mind!! It's absolutely wonderful!
Posted by: wteagon | July 09, 2013 at 10:25 AM
this a great layout to showcase my summer photos! can't wait to give it a try!
Posted by: michelle | July 09, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Yes, our phones enable us to take much more
pictures. I love your layout and the sketch. Thanks for the inspiration and the
chance to win.
Posted by: J Parma | July 09, 2013 at 11:06 AM
Love this layout, but I always love all of Allison's layouts! Thanks!!
Posted by: rt in GA | July 09, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Amazing as always - love the use of full layout with the usual project life page!
Posted by: marion | July 09, 2013 at 12:07 PM
This turned out darling! Love how you added stitching to the title card--Such a sweet detail! :)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | July 09, 2013 at 12:54 PM
Love these pocket pages combined with the traditional scrapbooking :)
Posted by: sarah johnson | July 09, 2013 at 01:03 PM
Wow! Loving this neat idea to mix a traditional layout with pocket pages...Very nicely done!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 09, 2013 at 01:44 PM
You rocked it again!!!!!! Hugs, Katrina
Posted by: Katrina | July 09, 2013 at 04:45 PM
love it - Again you have inspired me. Thanks Allison
Posted by: tootie | July 09, 2013 at 06:37 PM
I do love this 4x4/3x4 pocket page setup! Thanks for all the details, Allison...the stitching on the journal cards looks fabulous, and those are the kind of details that I love to see on a page. Fantastic sketch that combines traditional 12x12 scrapbooking with the Simple Stories Life Documented concept!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | July 09, 2013 at 08:22 PM
Amazing details, love the sketch! Simple Stories is a fav of mine and its wonderful to see you as a contributor to their line :)
Posted by: Karla Yungwirth | July 09, 2013 at 08:53 PM
I love this sketch!
Posted by: Jamie Barba | July 09, 2013 at 09:47 PM
I love how you used so many square photos!
Posted by: Merrilee | July 09, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Love this layout & how you included so many photos!
Posted by: Gina | July 10, 2013 at 04:46 AM
Great layout as always - love the two pages. Gina200
Posted by: Gina | July 10, 2013 at 04:48 AM
Love the stitching on your title. Thanks for the free downloadable sketch!
Posted by: Casandra B. | July 10, 2013 at 10:49 AM
Fantastic! Love it all!
Posted by: Samantha T. | July 10, 2013 at 02:19 PM
LOVE this line!!
Posted by: Diana Waite | July 10, 2013 at 05:12 PM
Great Layout!
Posted by: LeAnne S | July 10, 2013 at 06:04 PM
I just love this layout using traditional and pocket pages and I am a big fan of all the Simple Stories in general! I've used the Simple Stories Life documented for small chipboard books as family gifts; as well as using the papers in a traditional 2 page layout.
Posted by: Dee Leaman | July 10, 2013 at 06:44 PM
Another winning sketch!!
Posted by: Kim M | July 10, 2013 at 08:27 PM
Allison,
I absolutely love combining the 12x12 page with the pocket pages for that traditional feel with less work! I am already a Scrapbook Generation sketch junkie but you have sold me on Sn@p albums and pages! I already have the sketch book so don't count this as an entry.
Posted by: Debbi Turnbow | July 11, 2013 at 04:37 AM
mixing the two types of pages into one layout is a fantastic idea!
Posted by: Serena H | July 11, 2013 at 06:48 AM
Love the mix of the traditional layout combined with the divided page protectors. 19 photos - WOW! You did it again, Allison!
Also loved the embellished 3x4 cards, stitching on the letters, and the journaling strips. So many ideas for me to absorb!
Posted by: K in PA | July 11, 2013 at 07:05 AM
Love all those photos!
Posted by: Roxane F | July 11, 2013 at 07:30 AM
I love all of the photos that can fit into this type of layout and that is one of the main reasons I am converting to this type of memory keeping. I think it will give me the best of everything I want to accomplish with my scrapbooking.
Posted by: Jennifer Greer | July 11, 2013 at 09:48 AM
I am new to Simple Stories but have liked what I have gotten so far. I will be a follower now! Enjoyed the description of the sketch...19 photos sounds like such a lot, but I am very excited about trying the sketch because it looks great!
Posted by: Barb S | July 11, 2013 at 06:25 PM
Wonderful layout !
Posted by: Isbaha | July 12, 2013 at 02:53 PM
Where can you purchase these? When I search, I cannot find them online.
Thanks,
Terresa
Posted by: Terresa | July 15, 2013 at 09:59 AM
So creative and fun! I love what you can do with Simple Stories. Thanks for sharing your talent!
Posted by: Bettie Cross | July 15, 2013 at 08:24 PM
love seeing my favorite sketch person mix with my favorite paper lines!!
Posted by: Gloria | July 16, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Love this sketch and the new line is fantastic too
Posted by: Tina C | July 18, 2013 at 01:47 PM