Would you like to take a peek inside my family scrapbook?

The Story

Often our best technical photos don't have much of a story behind them. If you are doing a home photoshoot with the little one, or even a family portrait session with a local photographer, they can just be pretty pictures.

In these layouts I played with my new supplies, a couple of templates, and some gorgeous photos.

The Layouts

At Three

I was totally excited to see a paper that reflected Emily's gorgeous dress (all the way from Vermont) and just used that kit for the rest of the layout once I saw that paper.

Credits Mye de Leon La Boheme (The Digi Files 47), Bella Gypsy Fall In Love
Simple Scrapper October 2012 Template
Photos by Julian Masters

Journaling

This past few months have been a great big adventure for you. You’ve spent your first nights away from home, had a new baby join the family, started wearing glasses and even had an ECG. You are a very brave and adventurous little girl who never hesitates to try a new food, climb up high, stay with family or babysitter, swim or do anything really!I am so happy that you show how much you love Edward by reading him stories, singing to him and talking to him. Daddy and I love that you are so brave.

Perfect Day

 

I just placed twp photos and a journalling card on a blank canvas and journalled on a 30% opaque rectandle. DONE! This was a quick layout, I spent most of my time thinking about what would make a perfect day for me.

Journaling

So many things make a perfect day... A fresh easterly on a summer’s day. A sea breeze before it gets too hot. An afternoon snuggled up with a book. A dinner & games with friends. A story told by Emily. A happy squeal as Edward works out how a toy works.A morning crafting. A weekend painting. A night scrapping. Singing, walking, playing piano. But most of all I love a whole day with you.
Photos by Julian Masters
Supplies by Kerri Bradford

 

I wanted to scrap about Phill, I had good photos. Simple.

Thankyou for all the time and attention you give us. Thankyou for providing us good life for us. You are able to bring a smile to our faces and we love that you go out of your way to make sure we do.
Supplies Megan Turnidge,  Template Simple Scrapper Feb 2013
Photos by Julian Masters

This layout uses the same template as the one above. I was getting kinda tired of all the simple scrapping I've been doing lately so I just kept adding to this layout!

I was inspire by Cathy Zielske on this one.

Journalling

Favourite Colour: Pink
Favourite Food: Lasagne, Pies
Friends: Edward, Evie Martin and Penelope Hill
Favourite Song: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Favourite thing to do on the weekend: Play with Daddy
Favourite Place to visit: The Museum (The Erth Dinosaur Show)Favourite thing about Mummy: You turn my house into a school
Favourite thing about Daddy: He stays home when it’s the weekend
Favourite thing about Edward: He makes me laugh
Favourite Book: Dumbo
Favourite TV show: Peppa Pig (But the reply way Bananas in Pajamas, then Dora and Boots - I don’t think she’s ever watched Dora!)

Flergs In bloom
Template Simple Scrapper Feb 2013

What about indoor shoots?

Of course, all these photos above were taken outside and have a more natural look (but are waaay better than my personal photography skills!)

Here's an idea of how I used a previous indoor photoshoot.

I used a font that blended with the flourishes, a simple cluster and frame (with glitter!) and I was done.

Care to Share?

Feel free link up to your layouts in the comments or head to our Digital Scrapbooking HQ Flickr Group where you can add your layouts.