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Good morning!
I haven't posted in a while so I thought I would share two layouts with you today.

first page:
This first layout was made primarily with the memorandum collection.  I love how versatile it is.  It is an "office" collection but I was able to make this page with an adorable photo of my kids easily.  Easily one of my favorite pages, too.

Lately I have been drawn to triangles.  This time I didn't want to use a basic triangle so I hand cut a diamond shape out of two of my favorite papers.  Layered over a couple of paper strips and some stickers, this page came to life.

collection used: memorandum + stickers from cedar lane 

second page:
This second page is mad using cedar lane.  I love using strips of paper when I scrap.  Honestly, it takes up a lot of space on the page without taking away from the photo.  I like that.  I really want my photos to be the star of my pages and the products I use just dress them up.

collection used: cedar lane + bits from  memorandum 

Thank you for stopping by to have a look at my pages today.  

Have a lovely day!

NSD | Pink Paislee Atlas Layout

Happy National Scrapbook Weekend! The Pink Paislee team wants to wish you a fun and creative weekend! Whether you are at home or at a crop this weekend, we would like to share some inspiration with you along with what this holiday means to us! Start at Pink Paislee's blog and let's get this party started!

Today I have a layout for you with a photo from last summer.  
my supplies:

the final page:

using: Atlas | Pink Paislee

This is why I scrap.  To relive all the memories and remember all the things.  We all think, "Oh I won't forget that.  That is too important.  It has too much meaning."  Next thing you know, the memory has faded.  All those little things, like the smell of the salt air and the way the breeze felt in my hair.  The way the kids were so excited about water that moved all by itself.  I don't want to forget the happiness they had in just exploring the water for shrimp and crabs.  This...this is why I make pages with my photos and pretty paper.  While I am cutting the paper the memories come flooding back.  Later when my kids look through the books of memories they will say, "I remember that day, mom."  
(Also I scrap for therapy cuz face it, we all need a break.  haha)

Why do you scrap?  Is there a particular memory you are keeping in your books?  I challenge you all to pause and really remember the moments you scrap.  Those are priceless.

One last thing today.  Don't forget to click on over to the Pink Paislee FB page to be inspired and to also enter our National Scrapbook Weekend Facebook Giveaway! Have a creative weekend!  (Click HERE at Patricia's blog to start the blog hop from the beginning)