Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure Continues....

 

I am still working on the Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure.  This is a continuation of the last section I posted... I AM, I CHOOSE, I DREAM, I LOVE and I HOPE .  This particular page will focus on I HOPE.  I made the photostack (on the bottom right) to journal my hopes.

 

This is where I will journal my hopes for the future, for my life, for my children.  I will probably add some photos as well in the photostack.

This is just a filler page.  I didn't want to put one of the title there since the peek-a-boo shows LOVE THIS.  

Just a close up view of some of the details.  I used a photo behind the framed photo to add some interest.    The frame is by Maggie Holmes, I just love her line mixed with the Heidi Swapp line.  You can buy Maggie Holmes from Whimsey Girl, Heidi Swapp is available at Scrapping Clearly and Whimsey Girl

Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure . . . Still Going

 So the Memory File Adventure continues.  I apologize for all the layouts of "ME", but that's what the prompts are.  This section is "I AM, I DREAM, I HOPE"  I just completed "I AM". 

 I kept the front cover pretty simple.  I love the yellows in this collection! So bright and happy  

Inside is more of a Vintage Vibe.  I feel like it didn't quite go in the direction I planned.

 

I find it difficult to write about myself.  Do you?  Why is it so hard to say something nice about ourself?  It makes me feel very self conscience.

 

Next section is "I DREAM".  I will have to think about how I want to approach that one!

Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure continued

I started working on my Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure again.  I interpreted this section ias celebrating YOU, Today.  It's important to document you.  I often wish I had more photos of my mother, because like most moms, she was always behind the camera.  I used to be very shy about having my photo taken, but with the kids gone and a gazillion pictures of my dogs, sometimes, my only subject is me and my phone. 

 

There are also a few Heidi Swapp elements on the page, i.e. the butterfly which I misted with Primrose ColorShine.   The Fabric Frame is by Maggie Holmes.

The items stapled to the frame are digital elements from the Maggie Holmes line.  I simply downloaded them then used the print and cut feature of the Silhouette.

 

Again, this page consists mainly of Maggie Holmes digital elements cut with the Silhouette.  

 This is the flip side of the clear sheet.  I love how the photo from the previous page shows through.

One last close up of the details from this page.  I've still got more pages to finish in this section, but this is a good start.

 

and the backside of the tag page

 

Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure - Inspiration - Doug

And, of course,  I have to add Doug to my inspiration page.  He inspires me in so many ways.  He is one of the most patient people I have ever met in my life, seldom asks for anything and constantly tells me to slow down and enjoy the moment.

 

I loved the touch of the three hearts colored with Colorshine (black), Dylusions (red) and the small one I left uncolored.

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Memory File Adventure - Inspiration - Heidi Swapp

 Memory File Adventure with Heidi Swapp contines, and how could I possible do an inspiration section and not include her?  Any of you who follow me, know that she inspires me in most of my crafty life.  If I am not using a Heidi Swapp project, then I am certainly using at least a part of one of her creative ideas.

 

On this page I used a mod podge of products.  A little Heidi Swapp Serendipity, some Heidi Swapp Sugar Chic,  and a few odds and ends from my color drawers. 

Here is a closer look at Heidi's page. 

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Memory File Adventure continues..... INSPIRATION section

This is another part of my Memory File Adventure.  This section is based on who/what inspires me.  I am struggling with this part.  My mother definitely inspired me.  She was a very strong, loving, independent, supportive mother.  She passed away several years ago.  She still inspires me everyday, even though she's no longer with me.  She definitely deserves a page in this section.  The part I am struggling with is where to go from here.  I could do what/who inspires me creatively? What/who inspires me to be a better person? What/who inspires me in so many ways. 

 

I wanted to use this quote because it is so reflective of my mother.  She never, ever gave up in life and even with her illness.  She was always positive, upbeat and went wherever life took her without a complaint, without a tear and with great pride.

You will rarely see me use Prima flowers on my layouts.  I am not sure why, I like them when I see then on other people's layouts, but when I put them on mine, I just feel like they don't belong?  Do you have an item in your stash that you just can't seem to reflect your style with?  I gave it a shot here, but I am still not comfortable with them.

Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure Continues

I am still working on my Memory File Adventure.  This is the final page in my "I LOVE Photography" section.  I have more photos to show you of the whole section, but for now, I'll share just a few.

 

This section was originally titled I Love Quotes, but I really wanted a place to put some of the photos I've taken that really don't belong on a specific scapbook page.  I take photos almost every day, either with my phone or my Nikon.  I was able to pack 16 photos in this section and could have easily added more.

 

for the clear pocket, I simply added a piece of vellum and added a photo to each side.  

Thanks for looking.  I am off to the next section "Inspiration".

Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure

Another page in my Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure.  According to the instructions, this section is supposed to be about "quotes".  I've already done a layout about my favorite quotes, so I decided to do some of my iphone photos of scenery and shots I've taken that are not necessarily of a person (even though the shot above is me, it's just a shadow).  

On this page I used a template and some acrylic paint, along with a color pop frame.  I love the heart peek-a-boo on this page!

Another peak inside my Memory File

 This is another page in my Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure mini album.  This photo stack represents photos of my family.  I love this page and I love how the colors really came together with the different colored color shined letter.

This is the backside of one of the tags.

Are you playing along with the Heidi Swapp Memory File Adventure?

 Heidi Swapp and her media team have been giving prompts/tips/directions to complete this awesome spiral album that is part of Heidi's newest release.   The above picture is the first page in the album.  It is so fun to follow along each Monday to see what they have in store for the next four pages.  I'm a little behind, but I'm trying to take my time and utilize their ideas, while making them my own by a little twist here and there.

 This is the cover of the mini album.  Heidi provided a printable banner for the front, but I made my own using a digital chalkboard paper and some fun fonts

This page was a fun page to put together.  Heidi provided this "last list" interactive elements to be filled out and added to the book.  It's full of random last lists.

If you haven't been following along or are interested in making your own Memory File Adventure, go to Heidi's blog at http://heidiswapp.com, all of these yummy ideas are free! 

Heidi Swapp Color Shine & Sugar Chic Mini Album

 

I made this album to put my spring flower pictures in this year.  It's so bright and cherry.

 I used the Heidi Swapp Color Magic Papers and Color Shine spray in Mustard for the outside covers.  The inside pages are all from the new Sugar Chic Paper Pad now available at Michaels
 

 For the inside pages I cut a sheet of 12 x 12 in half to 12 x 6, then folded it in half, rounded the corners and punched with the cinch.

The shorter pages are from the tag page included in the paper stack.  This album went together in minutes and I love how everything coordinates in Heidi's line.  So easy!

 Now, about that awesome binding wire?  I had an idea the other night.... spray paint!!  Yep, that's all I did and it worked!  I was so excited!!!  Check out these cutie patooties!

Can you imagine how cute these would be on a fun album?  I am so flipping excited!!!!