Thursday, July 14, 2011

ASI Magazine

Hi lovelies :)

I finally have something I can share. I have been absolutely flat out, creating my little heart out, but I haven't been able to share anything. Most of my work has gone to the CHA with Kaisercraft, and to magazines for publication over the next few months. But these few layouts came out in the latest 'Australian Scrapbook Ideas' yesterday, so I can show them :) ........  I did a feature for them on journalling. ( I can hear Sue laughing from here) She is always telling me I don't journal enough on my layouts. And when I was asked to do a feature on journalling, it really pushed me out of my comfort zone. But it was a good lesson, as really, the journalling is the most important part of scrapbooking. Without it, its really just a page of pretty pictures. So Ive made it my 'mission' to journal more on my layouts, and record the important memories :) ....  Here's what I did for the magazine.........


The above layout is a photo of my youngest DS, showing strip type journalling, and using rub on quotes for journalling


This layout is a photo of my Dad. The journalling is handwritten around the outside of the layout. It is a very meaningful layout to me. Telling my Dad how much I love him, and how thankful I am that HE is my Dad :)



And this last layout is again, of my youngest son. This 'SMILE' just cracks me up. He started doing it just before 2, and still does it now at 3, when he sees the camera. He thinks he looks great. We now have to tell him not to smile when trying to take a photo of him...LOL.... Thew journalling is hidden in the envelope on this layout.

Thank you so much for calling in, and for all the wonderful comments. I love reading them, and really appreciate the time taken to write them.




Posted by Karen Shady at 8:58 AM

14 comments:

  1. ShelleyJuly 14, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Karen your layouts are always a work of art. And I agree you really need to journall as it tells us the story.

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  2. AlannaJuly 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I saw those in ASI and loved them!! I especially love the Smile Harry LO - great to see the Christmas collection with a non Christmasy theme! Might have to scrap lift that one!

    Also love how you inked the edges of the strip journaling - I'll have to give it a go, it really makes it pop off the page.

    And I love how you journaled around the border - never done that but am putting it on my to do list!!

    Thanks Karen! :) :)

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  3. KerrynJuly 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    They are gorgeous Karen!!! Look forward to seeing the next lot of stuff you can share :).

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  4. Sue PlumbJuly 14, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Lovin' your work as always Karen! I especially love the 'Smile' LO, it really put a smile on my face and gave me a giggle. (My Miss 3 has a weird grin she often puts on when we go to take pics and we have to tell her 'no, not that one, your NICE smile!' LOL) Love that you are on a mission to journal more too - I tell myself that every other week! XXX

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  5. Mrs FrizzJuly 14, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    fabulous creativity - those photos of your youngest and his smile, totally crack me up ... and you've got to wonder what he is going to think when he sees them when he older. The colours are gorgeous on the layout of your Dad.

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  6. Aussie TM5 ThermomixerJuly 15, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Karen each of your pages are fantastic! I love all the journalling ideas and the banners! Great work!

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  7. Janna WernerJuly 15, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Karen, fabulous layouts. I can image how busy you must have been the last weeks. Too curious what you created ;) Have a lovely day! Janna

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  8. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Hey there Karen, I've been a long time out of the blogging world but I'm finally back and keen to partake a little bit more! Thought I would let you know that I've been hunting for a copy of the ASI Issue 7 in the Christchurch shops and FINALLY got my hands on one today. I know it's probably months behind you guys, but I'm so pleased to actually get a copy and see your lovely layout on the cover.

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  9. MarelizeJuly 16, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Fantastic layouts Karen!! I love every one of them!! Such gorgeous inspiration.
    Have a lovely weekend. :)

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  10. Heather JacobJuly 16, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    these are sensational .. I adore the pic in the first one ... brought a big smile to my face ... love those flowers.. beautiful work Karen.. hugz x

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  11. BellaideaJuly 17, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Congratulations , Karen, very pretty layouts! I like your work a lot!

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  12. Ella SwanJuly 21, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Stunning layouts Karen - all 3 of them - fab work indeed! Beautifully executed - big congrats to you!!

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  13. MonikaJuly 29, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    These are gorgeuss as always, i esopecially love the one about your father. Hope everything is fime with you and your family. Hugs
    Monika

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  14. Tone K.August 1, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    wow....this was three really lovely LO`s :o) Really beautiful !

    Thank you for your sweet comment in my blog Karen. I really appreciate it :o)

    Yes, the chicken wire is a stamp. Actually it is bought in US....I think. It was a lady on a Norwegian forum that ordered several :O)

    Hugs :o)

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