A Love For Layout Templates February 2019

The A LOVE FOR LAYOUT TEMPLATES BLOG TRAIN started on Saturday and I made layouts featuring Templates contributed by Throwing Some Scraps Around and The Cherry On Top.

My layout using the Template from Throwing Some Scraps Around features a photo of our son Richard and his wife Charlie on the day they got married.

For this layout I used the FEBRUARY 2019 MIXNMATCH KITS from Throwing Some Scraps Around.

My layout using the Template from The Cherry On Top uses a photo of our daughter Susan which was taken a couple of weeks before her Wedding. Our Hairdresser friend came home to try out the hairstyle on Susan so that she could show the photos to the Wedding Hairdresser.

For this layout I used Whispy's D'zines contributions to the JANUARY MIXOLOGY: ROSY POSY at GoDigitalScrapbooking.

To find the links for all the contributions to the FEBRUARY A LOVE FOR LAYOUT TEMPLATES BLOG TRAIN, go to the FACEBOOK GROUP. If the post is not at the top of the page, just click on Announcements to bring it up. I do hope that you will make some layouts and share them with us in the Group.

Circle of Life from Brenian Designs and PattyB Scraps

I have just been given a really lovely photo of my son, his wife and their two boys. It is not very often that I have photos of the four of them together so I was really pleased to receive it just in time to use the brand new collab CIRCLE OF LIFE from Brenian Designs and PattyB Scraps.

I just love the soft colours and the gorgeous flowers and the word art was just perfect. You can find CIRCLE OF LIFE in the following stores:

http://bit.ly/CircleOfLife-GDS
http://bit.ly/CircleOfLife-MM
http://bit.ly/CircleOfLife-ADBs

I also used the SWEET DAYS TEMPLATES from Brenian Designs.

'Stolen Moments' by Brenian Designs and 'Life is Splendid' by PattyB Scraps

I made a layout using the STOLEN MOMENTS Template Pack by Brenian Designs, part of the February 2015 Mixology at Go Digital Scrapbooking, which you can find in store here:

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_dnld_info&cPath=29_377&products_id=22979

The kit I used is LIFE IS SPLENDID by PattyB Scraps which is available in both her stores:

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_dnld_info&cPath=29_335&products_id=20758

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30561

Here are the template and kit previews:

I was so pleased to be able to use this beautiful kit to scrap these wedding photos:

'Melancholy' Templates by Brenian Designs and 'Merry Christmas' by PattyB Scraps

I made a layout using the MELANCHOLY TEMPLATES by Brenian Designs which you can find in her stores here:

http://digistyledesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=134

http://digital-scrapbook-art.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=27_191

http://scrapfromfrance.fr/shop/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=100

http://withlovestudio.net/shop/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=75

Here is the preview of the templates:

Here is my layout using photos of Tyler when he was little:

I also used the MERRY CHRISTMAS COLLECTION by PattyB Scraps which is available here:

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=31273

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_dnld_info&cPath=29_335&products_id=21652 

Here is the preview of the collection which is currently available at 60%  off of the usual store price. Go on over and grab yourself a bargain:

Brenian Designs has a lovely Christmas Template as her December Facebook Freebie. You can download the CHRISTMAS MEMORY Template here:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brenian-Designs-Templates/271535486387081

I used the template to make another layout using photos of Tyler:

The kit I used was BLUE CHRISTMAS by S.G.Rowe Designs:

http://berryapplicious.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_310&products_id=6334

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SGRowe-Designs/150338428430659

http://sgrowedesigns.blogspot.co.uk/ 

'Boys World' Mixology packs by PattyB Scraps

PattyB Scraps has joined Go Digital Scrapbooking and has made a couple of packs  for the ‘Boy’s World’ Mixology which you can find in store here:

http://www.godigitalscrapbooking.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=234_371&sort=20a&filter_id=149&alpha_filter_id=0

Here are the previews:

Here is the layout I made with 'Boy's World' using a photo of Corey actually standing still. Most unusual for him as he is usually dashing about:

I finished another little cardigan for James. Took a bit longer this time as the yarn was 4ply and a lot finer than the double knitting yarn that I have used for the other cardigans:

I was really pleased with how this turned out as I have never done a shawl collar before. Susan and Ian really loved it. Look at the little smiley buttons:

I have started on another cardigan using a lovely maroon double knitting yarn and will post a photo when it is finished.

'Life's a Beach' by PattyB Scraps

I used Patty's new kit 'Life's a Beach' to make a layout. You can find the kit in her stores here:

 http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=PBPS-CP-1409-69354
http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30765

Here is the kit preview:

The layout I made has a photo taken when we were on holiday on the Isle of Wight in July:

I will be back soon with some news from PattyB Scraps - watch this space.

'Musical Atttitude' by PattyB Scraps

I made a layout using ‘Musical Attitude’ by PattyB Scraps which you can find in store here:

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30813

Soon at My Memories: http://bit.ly/pbs_MM

Here is the preview:

For my layout I used another of my favourite photos from Susan and Ian's wedding and as soon as I put it on this wonderful paper I knew what the title would be:

They are always laughing together and this bodes for a very happy marriage. I can't wait until their new little son joins them to make their happiness complete.

I finished another of my little cardigans for James at the weekend using the same pattern as the other blue one I made. This time we found some cute little toggle buttons to use. Aren't they cute.

I will be back soon with some more layouts and perhaps another little cardigan.

‘Life is Splendid’ by PattyB Scraps and 'Back to School' by Country Liv's Graphics

I just love this new kit ‘Life is Splendid’ by PattyB Scraps. It is so versatile as my two layouts will show you. You can find it in her stores here:

http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=PBPS-CP-1408-68377

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30561&zenid=8a8e9aa85b497341e5ba7c4e9daa92cd

Here is the kit preview:

My first layout uses one of my favourite photos from the wedding of my daughter Susan and Ian. I really love the corners and the alpha which is included in the kit.:

The second layout is of Tyler and his Nan (me) playing Darth Vader and Tyler meeting the 'real' Darth Vader:

Two entirely different styles of layout using the same lovely kit. Don't you just love the distressed wood paper in the second layout?

I have another layout to show you of Tyler when he started back to School on Wednesday. His Mum took the photo of him before school and the after school photo was taken by his Dad. Aren't they great?

This layout was made with last year's Back to School freebies (sadly no longer available) from my friend Liv of Country Liv's Graphics as well as her contributions to the 2014 'Back to School' Create a Kit at Digi Style Designs which you can find in store here:

http://digistyledesigns.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=277&sort=6a&filter_id=84&alpha_filter_id=0

You can find Liv's Facebook Fan Page here:

https://www.facebook.com/CountryLivsGraphics

and her Blog here:

http://countrylivs.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Why not pay her a visit and while you are there sign up to her newsletter?

‘Project Restoration’ Bundle by PattyB Scraps

PattyB Scraps has a great new bundle in her stores. It is called 'Project Restoration' and you can get it here:

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30362

http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=PBPS-BP-1408-67471

Here is the preview of 'Project Restoration':

I made this layout using photos of Tyler with the penguins that he made with the help of his grandad:

We went to Brighton for the day last Monday and Tyler met Darth Vader on the promenade and just had to have a battle with him:

He also enjoyed himself on the rides on the Pier:

 

Well, that's all for today. Be back soon with some more photos and layouts.

'Madelyn' by PattyB Scraps

PattyB Scraps has a sweet kit called 'Madelyn' which you can find in her stores here:

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30345

http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=PBPS-CP-1307-37177

Here is the preview for 'Madelyn':

And here is the layout using 'Madelyn' and some photos of my grandson Tyler with the Tinman he discovered outside a DIY store:

Layout design by Tyler. I had set up my background for the layout and Tyler said 'Can you put my Tinman photos on your paper, please, Nanny'. He told me which photos to use and where to place them and chose the frame to go with each photo. Layout designer in training!

'Joan' by PattyB Scraps

I made a layout using ‘Joan’ by PattyB Scraps which you can find on sale until 24 August (30-50% off):

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30111

http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=PBPS-BP-1408-66715

Here is the preview of the 'Joan' Collection':

For my layout I used photos of my husband's parents Phyllis and Fred. The baby in the photo is my husband Richard:

My grandson Tyler is staying with us for the next two weeks and he has been working in his Grandad's shed making some penguins:

He had great fun pushing out all the pieces and sanding the rough edges. Grandad helped him put them together and they have to put a coat of varnish on them to protect them and they will be finished.

'Autumn Beauty' by PattyB Scraps

Patty has a lovely new kit called 'Autumn Beauty' which you can find in store here:


http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30001

http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=PBPS-CP-1307-37990

Here is the preview of 'Autumn Beauty':

And here is the layout that I made using photos taken in a local park last autumn by my husband Richard:

More layouts to come. Watch this space.

‘Gatsby Glamour Pose’ by PattyB Scraps

I made a layout using ‘Gatsby Glamour Pose’ by PattyB Scraps which you can find in store here:

http://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=PBPS-CP-1307-37770&r=pattybscraps

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_519&products_id=30002&zenid=85b5db31aff1cff12038d4810172bb67

Here is the preview of the kit:

This is the layout I made using photos of Charlie's friend Beckie and her daughter:

Well, that is it for today. I will be back soon with some more layouts.

'With a Little Help From My Friends' by PattyB Scraps

PattyB Scraps has a great new kit called ‘With a Little Help from My Friends’ which you can find in store here:

Digital Scrapbooking Studio: http://bit.ly/pbs_theStudio

My Memories:  http://bit.ly/pbs_MM

Here are the previews for the Kit and the Collection:

 

I made a couple of layouts. The first uses photos of my daughter-in-law Charlie at a friend's wedding:

The second layout has photos from my garden:

If you go to Patty's Facebook Fan Page, you can find a coordinating cluster frame freebie:

https://www.facebook.com/PattyBScraps

Don't forget to say 'Thank you'.