Themed Pocket Scrapping

Are you a "play by the rules" Pocket Scrapper? Okay, so there aren't really any rules. But, typically you see Week 1 through Week 52. I do like the creative Week Title Cards. But I just can't scrap that way, but I love pocket pages. So, when I have a big day at the zoo with cousins, I end up with lots of fun pictures that I want to include. I narrow it down and put them in a two-page spread with an insert. 

We spent a FULL DAY at the zoo with cousins and I ended up with so many photos from one day. Here is the first page with insert. I'm using the new August Aurora Take 10 Pocket Kit and Glam Bag.

The Glam Bag included these awesome acrylic hearts from Color Cast Designs. Love! I paired it with an exclusive wood veneer from the same kit.

I used a splash of watercolor on top of these weekday card and then stamped the day of the week on top. 

Here is the second spread with insert that concludes our day. 

I created a tag with the stamp set to add as an embellishment.

And added star wood veneers from a past Take 10 Kit. I love the wood veneers because they are thinner than typical.

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My favorite apps for editing photos and creating collages for cutting up for this midori project:

PICTAPGO for editing. The lighten is awesome on any photo.
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PICSTITCH (paid version is needed to create thicker white borders - so worth it) for collages.
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Zig Memory System Calligraphy Dual Tip Marker, Carded, Pure Black




Faber Castell Mix & Match Color Gelatos Tropical 4 Piece Set


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Zig Watercolor Brushes

 
  Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, 4 x 6 Inches, 400 Sheets (2311B031)

Zoo Scavenger Hunt: Part 1

I'm excited to share my first August Take 10 Kit layout. It's a bright and cheery kit this month. This is the left page of a two page layout. I'll be sharing the other half next week.

 

I went with a red and aqua theme on this page. Those alphas are left over from the June Take 10 Kit. 

 

There were so many elements I really liked in this kit. The giant enamel dots are fun and the gold clips are awesome!! 

 

 

 

Our summer bucket list included a homemade zoo scavenger hunt. I made a checklist with pictures and words of different animals and other fun items (like the train and popcorn cart!). I clipped them to our clipboards and supplied each with a crayon. They loved this activity. It gave us a whole new way to enjoy the zoo. 

I'm happy to share my checklist with you. You can cross out any items that aren't applicable and still use it at your local zoo. Download printable Zoo Scavenger Hunt file HERE.  (Download tip: If a login dialog box appears and you don't have/want Dropbox, just close it. When printing, select Fit/fit to page.)

Thanks for visiting,
Holly Genc

Super Zoo Picnic

Today, I'm posting as Creative Team member for Take 10 Kits over at The Studio 29 Designs blog.

We have been zoo members since our first born was a wee baby. I think we will renew that one for many years to come. Lincoln Park Zoo is a regular visit for us, year 'round, but especially in summer. The annual member's picnic "SUPER ZOO PICNIC" seems to mark the official beginning of summer. This year, it fell on our last day of school. The zoo is open late. The carousel and train are free to ride. There are special games and bounce house obstacle courses set up. It is pure family fun.

I was probably more excited than the kids that the lions were up close to the viewing window today. Just chillaxing and grooming herself. And people watching.

"awesome" cut apart and alphas from June Take 10 Pocket Kit, ticket ephemera from June Glam Bag

Ephemera from the June Take10Kit Glam Bag. Card from Citrus Bliss paper pad (add on). Cut Apart (camera) from June Take 10 Pocket Kit. Using my embossing labeler for a title.

Cut aparts from the the June Take 10 Pocket Kit, Scoops of Fun Stamp, Ice cream cone created from June stamp.

 Stay tuned for a future post on how I created that adorable ice cream cone.

Card from June Take 10 Pocket Kit. "Hello Summer" June stamp

Card from June Take 10 Pocket Kit. Enamel dots from June Glam Bag.

Enjoy Summer and Document it

Hello Summer/Pineapple Stamp

Here's the Scoop/Ice Cream Stamp

Breathe Cut Apart Sheet

Holly Genc