Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Layout Cards Are Little Gems!






If you're attempting to start a page totally from scratch but find yourself staring into outer space or maybe reorganizing your stuff (again), remember your layout cards!

Each month we give our members a totally fresh recipe. The link to the new card is included in your member email from Club Scrap. If you tend to use up your entire stash of kit papers by following the ALSB instructions provided, challenge yourself to use other papers from your inventory with the new formula.

Here, I took the December card . . . 


. . . and used Aspen papers to create some pages of my hubby's trip to British Columbia. I made a few subtle tweaks to the arrangement of the right side of the layout to accommodate the 8.5x11 Almond Print. Worked like a charm!



RuthAnn already has the December layout sketch challenge started in the Community . . . make your own layout with this sketch and be sure to post it there!

In the mood for a quickie card?

We've got you covered in that department, too!  Marya started the December card sketch challenge in the forum, Jac designed a free hybrid download (found in that challenge thread), and I just couldn't resist making that cutie! Lots of others are participating, too. Check it out!


Here's to having another creative day. It "aspen" so nice to share it with you!

While you're here, be sure to take a second and leave a comment below to enter your name into the drawing for today's giveaway . . .

Tricia


**********THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**********

Are you ready for another giveaway? Today's blast from the past is the June 2004 Extra! Extra! Club Stamp Kit.


This kit contains a generous bundle of 8-1/2 x 11" premium papers (printed and plain), an unmounted rubber stamp sheet, one wood-mounted stamp, printed paper tape, faux typewriter keys, a frame project and much, much more!

 To qualify for the random drawing, leave a comment for Tricia on today's blog post. A winner will be chosen and announced on the December 11 blog post by 10am Central. Best of luck!

 The Day 9 Giveaway random drawing winner was comment #31, Sandy! Congratulations! Please contact Karen at karen@clubscrap.com with your contact information so we can arrange to send you your prize!
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67 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    The more I see this aspen collection, the more I love it. The torn edge lends a wonderful accent to you pages and card. TFS

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  2. MeredithDecember 10, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    The pictures in your layout are beautiful!

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  3. Lori BDecember 10, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Received an automated call from our superintendent that schools are closed! Woo Hoo! Now, after seeing that GORGEOUS layout using the Aspen ALSB, I'm tempted to spend my free day doing some ALSBing with my newly organized kits!!!! So many yummy kits to choose from!! YES!!!!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Tricia-those photos were made for that gorgeous Aspen kit. I always try to use the layout card included with the kit. Gives you an extra layout as well as an excuse to buy more gorgeous paper. Like I need more!
    Marian Biegel

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  5. tsurowiecDecember 10, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I also fall back on previous ALSB sets when doing pages for specific photos.

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  6. Arlene P.December 10, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Tricia...another great layout. Looks like the Aspen kit was perfect for your photos. Thanks again for the chance to win the kit. It is one that I don't have.

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  7. Connie CatlinDecember 10, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I have a big binder full of those - thanks for the reminder to use them!

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  8. KnitterPamDecember 10, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Schools are closed here in middle TN as well - looks like a perfect crafty day!

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  9. Patti WDecember 10, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    I always ALSB so I forget about the layout cards. Thanks for the reminder and the gorgeous example!

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  10. Couture911December 10, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I would love more cardmaking supplies. I like the card layout above. It will work even for people like me who have trouble lining things up perfectly and cutting accurately.

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  11. HollyDecember 10, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    It's just cold here and they're predicting snow. I like Aspen more and more as I see it put together! (hollykoster)

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  12. AnnetteDecember 10, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Super stuff from Aspen and i have to admit that I use the layout cards digitally a lot of the time. Extra Extra is an awesome kit and that pair of transparencies in the kit are to die for. Thank you very much Tricia

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  13. CarolynDecember 10, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Great stuff!!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I love the Aspen papers and your layout. Will get another set so that I can make more, different layouts.
    Nanner in Weston

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  15. MaryaDecember 10, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    I really enjoy making new combinations out of my existing Club Scrap Stash and using these types of sketches - have to get my December scrappy quota out of the way! Thanks for sharing the sketch and the results.

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  16. JY WhiteDecember 10, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Gorgeous Layout Tricia! I have some wonderful photo's from my Mom's place in Colorado Springs that will work beautifully with this kit. Can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  17. RachelleDecember 10, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Thanks for the reminder, Tricia. The layout cards are a wonderful starting point and I need to remember that more often!

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  18. HettyDecember 10, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Great pages, Tricia. That is a lot of snow.

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  19. DanaDecember 10, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I often overlook these gems! Thanks for the reminder. Great pages.

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  20. Diana EnnsDecember 10, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Great layout sketch and that kit works with it beautifully. Love going to my Idea Deck for cards and your amazing sketches. Thanks

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  21. AnnDecember 10, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I've often used those cards for a quick layout. Thanks for the inspiration, Tricia.

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  22. katDecember 10, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    great ideas! love the kit you used!

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  23. HeatherDDecember 10, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    This "Extra, Extra!" kit looks fun. Thanks for the chance to win. You Club Scrap folks are awesome!

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  24. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Can you believe this might be a kit I do not have, too funny! Great suggestions on the layout cards and challenges.
    Cathy

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  25. slbt17December 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    thanks for the inspiration and fun!
    Sandra ltb

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  26. Ruth AnnDecember 10, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    I LOVE the Aspen kit! And I love using layout sketches.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    It's snowing here today (although it's nothing really...not even 2 inches, I want lots!) and the Aspen kit would be perfect for the snow pictures I hope to take. Great layout's Tricia!
    Mary S

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  28. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Thank you for providing this opportunity! Linda

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  29. rettaescapeDecember 10, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    That kit is a blast from the past. I love the tape. CS has washi tape before it was this popular. We can get tons of photos on the "aspen" layout card. Love it.

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  30. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Sleet and rain here in southeast Md. I enjoy using the layout sketches with other paper. Just seems to put the whole spread in harmony. Dottie F

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  31. DorothyDecember 10, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    neat kit

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  32. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Loving the Aspen Kit! Can't wait to get mine.

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  33. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Love this Aspen kit! and I like how you made a subtle change to the layout card to make the page your own.
    Michelle R

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  34. ColleenDecember 10, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Love the layout you made. Thanks for sharing

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  35. ChristineDecember 10, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Love the Aspen kit and the layout cards have always been so useful to me!

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  36. AnneliesDecember 10, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Lovely layout Tricia! Although I hope snow will wait to fall here in Belgium! Hugs, Annelies

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  37. Lisa K.December 10, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Love the Aspen kit! Can;t wait to try and use my layout cards
    Lisa K.

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  38. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Good reminder about the layout cards -- I'm going to print and include in my ALSB folders.
    Regina Harris

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  39. sschnellDecember 10, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    Thanks for sharing the beautiful layout!!

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  40. Jill PDecember 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    What a beautiful layout! I love the card too

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  41. HeidiDecember 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration - Love the Aspen kit - can't wait to get my Club Stamp!

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  42. ChrisDecember 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    I keep forgetting abuot these little gems. Thanks for the reminder. Chris (aka buechs)

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  43. HollykDecember 10, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I love using ASLB it take the hard part of scrapbooking and allows me to spend more time on what embellishments I want to use.

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  44. EllenDecember 10, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    I always forget about these thanks for the reminder.

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  45. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    i need to remember to peruse my binder of these ... what a great reminder!!

    Mariana in CA

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  46. Becky HDecember 10, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    I am so excited to start with the ALSB instructions. I need to get back into scrapbooking and I think this will get me started.

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  47. Debi DaughertyDecember 10, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Great layout, Tricia.... and such a fun find... the old Extra! Extra! kit goodies. I know it was crazy with the move... but I bet it's fun to have a look back at a kit from 9 years ago!! I'm getting things organized for the Winter PSL for sure.... no telling how many pages I'll do this year!! But I see Arizona photos and Colorado photos in my scrapping future!! The Aspen papers will be great in both!

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  48. SandyjDecember 10, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    I have all of mine in a binder beside my craft table, so I can easily grab it when I finish a kit and have some pieces left over. Great ideas!

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  49. KalliopeDecember 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    THE GNOMES ARE KILLING ME _ I LOVE THEM!!!!!!

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  50. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Aspen is gorgeous. Love the LO and cards I've seen w it.

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  51. LoriDecember 10, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Can't wait to play with Aspen AND the gnomes!

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  52. KarenladdDecember 10, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Oh so wonderful colors in this collection! Thanks for all the inspiration this week and the gorgeous layout idea!

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  53. Sue DDecember 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Great layouts and card.

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  54. glendaDecember 10, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I love these colors and also the layout is great!

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  55. Anne MarieDecember 10, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Extra, Extra was also the first ever Club Stamp Kit! I always remember because it was my birthday month!

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  56. MarciaDecember 10, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Love the card challenge and the free digi download. The Extra Extra kit is before my time so would be very excited to win this one.

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  57. ElizabethDecember 10, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    We used Extra Extra papers to announce a surprise party for my son's 40th B'day
    we did it as a news announcement, it came out great

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  58. LUCYGDecember 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    I want this!! Extra Extra was the kit that enticed me into joining Club Scrap. So yummmm ... :)

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  59. Lisa DDecember 10, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    The layout cards are a time saver! I love that someone else figured out a design and the cutting directions!

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  60. Beach Girl 115December 10, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Thanks for your wonderful samples of scrapbook pages using the Aspen collection. The colors are beautiful.

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  61. SHartlDecember 10, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Love the layout sketch and card and would love to win this collection!

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  62. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Brought back good memories. The time of this kit was around the time I joined Club Scrap and have been a member since.

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  63. Lynn BDecember 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Thank you for the beautiful and inspiring ideas Tricia!

    I love the kit - I have only ever seen a few pieces of it. Too cool!

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  64. suzvitDecember 10, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    When stumped (or lazy,,,) those sketches can be a lifeline! Thanks Trica!

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  65. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    Love the chances for these free products.
    I always print out the layout cards and have them in a binder for ideas..

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  66. Az Scrappin SistersDecember 10, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I love the Aspen papers & stamps and your layouts. Thanks for the chance for products. Sandy

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  67. PaperfunyourwayDecember 11, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    gorgeous layout as always and no waste in the cutting for the layout. Thant's what I love the most. Thanks Tricia

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