Life Documented with Sn@p! Family

Hi everyone! Allison Davis here with a Life Documented layout using the Sn@p! Family Set and I have another new sketch that combines traditional scrapbooking with the Sn@p! Pocket Pages.

You can download the full sketch with measurements and placements here: Life Documented Sketch #6

The left side of the sketch uses a combination of cards and photos in a more traditional scrapbook design while the right side uses the 12x12 Sn@p! Pocket Pages, Design 9.

Here's a look at my layout based on the sketch above:

Every time my family gets together we attempt to take family pictures. Seldom does it turn out well. There are eye rolls, giggles, closed eyes, goofy faces and a host of other issues that keep us from getting those so called "perfect" family pictures. Just like I love being with my family, I love our not so perfect pictures. It's such a great portrayal of how we are when we are together. The Sn@p! Family set was perfect to document those pictures!

On the left page I combined the 3x4 and 4x6 Sn@p! cards with 3x4 photos to create most of the design. Then I added a few smaller photos to the 3x4 cards.

I accented the design with hearts of all sizes, a few with hand stitching.

Hand stitching is such an easy way to add more detail to a simple paper shape like hearts, stars, circles, etc.

On the right page I used a Pocket Page. Lately I've been using different photo sizes and changing up pockets but this time I used the pockets all as they are.

Here's a closer look at the details:

For the 12x4 pocket I created my own design on a piece of 12x4 cardstock. I used a 3x4 card and a 3x4 photo as the main focus and then added a smaller photo (my brother-in-law is so going to kill me for sharing that photo!) To finish the design I added a row of patterned paper hearts with a couple of stitched lines through them.

On the 3x4 journaling card I added a cardstock strip with my journaling.

To see more projects using our SN@P! Sets, check out our SN@P! Sets Pinterest board

 

I will be using the 12x12 Sn@p! Leather Album in black for all of my Life Documented pages. I love the quality of the faux leather and how well constructed they are! - See more at: http://simplestories.typepad.com/simple_stories/simple-sketches/#sthash.1KegcMPC.dpuf

I will be using the 12x12 Sn@p! Leather Album in black for all of my Life Documented pages. I love the details like the metal accents and stitching!

I used the 12x12 Sn@p! Pocket Pages, Design 9 from the Variety Pack. You get so many different options and great designs with the Variety Pack!

The Sn@p! Family products I used were:

• Sn@p! Stickers

• 4x6 Sn@p! Cards

• 3x4 Sn@p! Cards

I hope you enjoy using the new Life Documented sketch!

Comments

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

Gorgeous!!!! LOVING the photos and all the hearts!!!!!!

[Guiseppa Gubler]

Wow...I love these pages!!

[Jennifer C]

Great layout Allison! I love all the little extras you add to your pages.

[Janelle Neddersen Hibbard]

Allison - Love your layout once again! I probably wouldn't have looked at Design 9 but love what you did with it and see it's versatility! Love how your stitching always adds that final personal touch!

[J Parma]

I love the layout, thanks for the chance to win!

[Joanna]

Again, I love your layout. It makes it look so easy to put together.

[Shutterbuggin]

Love it! I can so relate to all the family photo shoots gone awry. I can't wait to try the sketch this week with some of my own family photos

[Lori S]

I love what you do with Simple Stories product! Makes me want it all! Another beautiful layout!

[Maddie @ Go Crafty]

I love that sketch! I'll be saving it until I get the right photos :-D

[Sue Alg]

Thanks for the sketch. I love to combine traditional with digital and pocket page protectors. I've been looking for some new ideas and will be using your sketch.

[Ilse]

I love all your sketches, I use them a lot!

[lara Read]

thanks allison! love the layout and how you incorporate 3x4 cards in regular pages.

[Melinda AKA medialady]

I love using sketches with the Simple Stories lines and I always download so I can save them with my other sketch books for Simple Stories.

[justasiam]

I can completely understand the goofy photos. I take out my camera and my kids already start making faces and acting silly. But they are fun to see later!

[Julie in Sweden]

Anothee great sketch. Thanks for sharing.

[Isbaha]

Your layout is beautiful, and I love the sketch, thank you !

[Ruth Tacoma]

I love the combo of scrapbook pages and pocket pages........awesome!!!

[Sharon Graham]

Would love to win a new album and I really like the free layouts!

[Kelly Anderson]

Wonderful layout and use of the SS line. Would love to win an album to try out.

[Andrea Green]

Your layout is fabulous, Allison! Love how you show the versatility in all the page designs with your layouts!

[Jaime Clement]

Love your sketches. Great family photos, definitely priceless!

[Kimberli]

I love how you combine the project life pages with traditional scrapbook LOs!

[theresa grdina]

LOVE the full page layout....the pocket layout goes very well with it. what a great concept!!!! LOVE this!!!

[Gina]

Love Allison's layouts & this one is no exception! Nice use of the Simple Stories products.

[Gloria Martens (GLOANN)]

I just don't know how you manage to keep coming up with another great sketch but you do and I'm so glad. Thank you.

[Heather K]

Love the layout and the fact that you scrapped pictures that are not perfect. The traditional page is such a nice compliment to the pocket pages, I love seeing how you bring it all together.

[smcl]

Love the combo of the 2 types of scrapping! Best of both worlds!

[Diane]

I love your layouts! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Lisa C.]

Great sketch and layout! Love how you use Simple Stories!

[Nancy]

I like how you combined a 'traditional' layout with the pocket pages... you always do such nice work :)

{on your blog I am Nancy M in NJ}

[Julie A Shearer]

Great layout !! ThNks for sharing .

[Carolyn]

Love the combination of a traditional layout along with the pocket pages....great idea!

[Cheri Reed]

Adorable layout. Thanks for the chance to have one of these beautiful albums.

[Stokely]

Combination of traditional page and pockets looks nice. And it saves some time, I guess when you want to include lots of photos.

[snazzy jj]

Love your sketch (can't wait for your new magazine) and I can never get enough of Simple Stories. I love and own all their lines!

[Lynn F]

Here I am again - still loving the sketch and the Simple Stories goodies.

Lynn F
Newton NC

[Laura Baldwin]

Thanks for another fun sketch to use!! I am really warming up to the idea of using pocket pages combined with traditional scrapbooking. I have only made a couple of layouts using this technique so it's nice to have a sketch to work off of!

[SPugliese]

LOVE your designs and hope to visit your store some day. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Haven]

Really like this sketch and adapted it to a 12X12 layout