A Quick Scrapbook

Today I have a REALLY quick scrapbook to show you.  I really wanted this scrapbook ready for Christmas this year because it marks 30 years since we first started an important family tradition.  I didn't have a lot of time, so could DEFINITELY have decorated the pages more - especially as I moved farther into it and ran out of decorative bits I had on hand.  I decided I could always come back and add more to the pages as I have time.  At least I have SOMETHING to show the family.  The papers are a variety from my stash.  The ones that I speak of as "pre-designed" or "pre-made" are from a DCWV stack (but I don't remember the name of it.  Other papers are from a HOTP Christmas Sweets paper pack.  Still others are from my stash and I have no idea where I got them.

Page #1 (above): Much of this page was pre-designed.  I simply cut around the corner of the calendar & journaling block so the picture could slip behind it.  I then added a matted title spelling out the year, and a label under the picture.  The snowflakes were ones I had on hand - made with Spellbinder's cut fold tuck snowflake dies.  The candy cane was something I found in my stash, as was the holly piece.  I think they may have been part of a freebie download from HOTP.

Pages 2 & 3:

This dual page layout was made using papers I found in my stash.  The letters that I used for the titles were all from a HOTP set.  Here you can see them a little closer:

 

Pages 4 & 5:

Because I was in a hurry, all journaling was done by hand.  I'm sure it would have looked better if it had been done on the computer.  I used a large circle stencil to cut out the large circular shapes - would have looked better if both sides had been the same dark brownish red paper - but I didn't have two the same.

And close up:

 

Pages 6 & 7:

This page looks REALLY empty.  At some point I'll figure out more to add to it.  I cut the patterned paper on the diagonal & added to two sheets of cream colored card stock.  The green border is a ribbon. The "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" is from a Debbi Moore freebie.

Close Up:

Pages 8 & 9:

The titles here were die cut using no brand alphabet dies.

Close Ups:

Page 10:

Once again I used a patterned card stock that basically gave me a "pre-made" page.  It, too, could benefit from added decoration when I have time to figure something out.

That's it!  10 simple and quick pages to help us celebrate this milestone Christmas in our family.