Friends of SUBA August Blog Hop – Summer Days

Hello and welcome to our  August Blog Hop, yes it is August already!  The summer holidays are well under way and lots of us are enjoying time relaxing, with friends and family, at the beach.  We thought it would be fitting to have olut theme ‘Summer Days’ and share with you a scrapbook layout.

If this is your first visit to my blog you may be wondering what SUBA is and stands for. SUBA – ‘Simply Unique Business Angels’, technology training for entrepreneurs. Friends of SUBA is a group of SU demonstrators who attending a training weekend, held by SUBA, and formed a blog hop group. We look to inspire you with our creations.

Whether you have hopped over or joined straight with me, I am so glad you could join us. I am sure you will find plenty of inspiration as you hop along.

Summer Days – Scrapbook Layout

I have to admit that when I first saw the theme, for this months blog hop, I was not impressed.  For many years, I have longed to complete scrapbooks but had no idea where to start.  Sitting at my craft table with a blank piece of 12 x 12 card stock sets me panicing.  It is such a large area to design and fill.  I brought several kits to get started but never did, then I was introduced to ‘Memories & More’.  Scapbooking became possible, I love it!  It is so much simpler and allows me to change things around if I change my mind.

‘Memories & More’ is a pocket system, with plastic wallets that fit photographs and pre-designed cards.  These cards are available id a range of designs and styles.

For my project I have chosen to use the ‘Come Sail Away Memories & More’ card pack and complete a double page spread, using photographs from a recent visit to my sister’s house.  The card pack uses a variety of colours, but i have chosen to use only three – ‘Night of Navy’, ‘Balmy Blue’ and ‘Real Red’.  Three colours tend to work better for layouts and will not distract from the photo images.  Framing the photographs with ‘Real Red’ card stock allows them to stand out even more.  Finishing the page with a few sticker embellishments, from the ‘Memories & More’ card park, and a bit of journaling to help others share the joy of your photographs.

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you found some inspiration, please hop along the list below.

Happy Crafting

All items used are available from my online shop.

Variety Pack 12″ X 12″ Photo Pocket Pages (£7.00)

Come Sail Away Memories & More Card Pack (£10.25)

Real Red A4 Cardstock (£8.25)

Regals Stampin’ Write Markers (£27.50)

Journaling Pens (£5.50)