Kaitlin Sheaffer

March Scraptastic This Life Noted & Stamps

The March Scraptastic This Life Noted kit is up but it's sold out. But, I wanted to share because I love how this kit came out so much. Also, I designed the stamps for March and have already broken them in somewhat. 

The 'selfie' stamp from the It's My Life set was perfect for these photos that Jude takes (nearly every day!) on my phone. We jump in the car and he asks to play on my phone right away each time. He either takes photos, videos or looks on the map to see where we are going. I plan on using the Lost My Mind set to document some of this! 

The stamps on all of the sets can be used several ways (I am trying SO hard to come up with stamps that can be used over and over in different ways!) I am trying to use stamps more myself because I acquire so many! I love using them I just forget about them sometimes. It helps using the stamps and the kits because then I am always thinking 'I could totally use a stamp or card that says / looks like____'. So, I always try to scrapbook in between projects now because it keeps me thinking up new designs!

We've got the April kits ready to go and I am working hard on the next several months! So if you are looking to pick up one you can email Jessica at Scraptastic to get on the list because the last few months have sold out before they went live. 

Project Life | June 16th-22nd

Week of June 16th-22nd. 

Even though I am posting pages from June I really am close to being caught up and am just slow on taking photos. Photo taking of my layouts is a huge obstacle for me. I recently set up my tripod near a window so hopefully I will get better about it but I am still having issues with the way the photos come out so any tips in the comments are greatly appreciated! I've heard taking photos out of the sleeves helps...so I might give that a try next time. 

    This week we went out early one morning to a nearby pond to take the kids fishing. Jude had a little fishing pole he had been practicing casting in our yard and we thought it would be fun for him to cast it into water. Unfortunately his pole busted on the first cast out. Reiley caught some little tiny fish...the whole trip was pretty disappointing.

The left side shows our little fishing outing and a couple photos of Arden. Cards are from the Project Life Jade edition (4x6) and Scraptastic July kit (3x4).

Right side is a lot of Arden! She was beginning to move so much during this week. Didn't do much journaling during this week but that is something I have noticed I want to work on. Sometimes I tend to really take advantage of those filler cards because I can't think of much to say. 

However, I did add a 6x8 insert to document the announcement of my first collection with Carta Bella. On the back I added a photo of Arden (seen here). 

For the front I printed up the collection cover image with some brief journaling. Then I cut it into a file tabbed shape and added paperclip (from my daughter's shop) to keep it from slipping out. 

Super simple again this week. 

Project Life | June 23rd- July 6th

June 23rd- July 6th:

This week we were watching my in-laws house while they were in Alaska visiting my brother in law. Lucky us, they brought us home some salmon and halibut! Lots of playing outside still. We tend to head outside after dinner each evening to water and check out our garden. 

I also used the far right side to document Independence day. We didn't do too much- but the fireworks are within walking distance for us so we literally walked out our door fifteen minutes before they began and sat on the side of the road with my sisters and parents. 

On this side the 4x6 card is from the Midnight Edition the 3x4 card is from the Scraptastic July kit. I used several of the pennants and labels in the Scraptastic July kit and that 'Happy, Happy, Happy' is a stamp from that kit too. The orange tag and vellum tag are from my shop. I stitched the little camera label on top of the page protector between the two cards and really like how it looks. 

On the right side I kept is super simple with all photos. I meant to add another photo in the slide frame but I haven't printed one out yet (out of printer ink!) 

Here is the front of the insert I added to seperate the two weeks. Jude drew me a little picture (so adorable!). The 4x6 card is from the midnight kit and the label is from the Scraptastic July kit. 

On the back I added another slide frame on cork paper (can't remember who the cork paper is from...maybe Studio Calico). 

 

Project Life | June 9th-15th

Week of June 9th-15th: 

    This week I taught Reiley a few tricks on Illustrator and she started making her own flair buttons...which led to her opening her own Etsy shop (it's been quite a learning experience for her and I had her do 99% of the work so far). Lots of trips to the park and riding the train, lots of playing outside in the sprinkler (impromptu style with clothes on), and a visit from some out of town family. 

I used a bit of the Scraptastic July kit, the Project Life Jade kit on this left side. No embellishments. I tend to like the no embellishment look for my pages more. 

And on the right side I think both cards are from a Studio Calico Project Life kit. The little neon dyed paperclip is from my daughter's Etsy shop (I had to seriously beg her to give me some of those!) 

 

 

Project Life | May 26- June 8

I'm making it my mission to blog sans design team. Actually, if you have been poking around here, Facebook, Instagram etc- you might have noticed the shift from Ormolu to my name being the focus. On the Facebook Page I have officially made the change from Ormolu to Kaitlin Sheaffer Designs. I felt I needed to back away from the Ormolu name to incorporate everything I've been working on. I definitely hesitated when pushing the button on making the change...but change is good. It's exactly what I've been needing too. 

So, yes...going back to blogging on my own.  

 

Even though I haven't posted any of my Project Life pages here in like- forever, I've been doing a pretty decent job keeping up. Mostly because I gave up the plan to do a weekly spread and instead I just fill up with whatever photos I may have. Typically my spreads only have to do with one or two events (this makes it easy on me) and if I ever am short on photos I just fill up a spread with photos from two weeks (or three or four).Sometimes my pages are very light on embellishments, photos or words (or all of the above). But without this method, I feel as though I would have no documentation of our family.

In fact, the turning point for me was realizing in 2010 I had only made one layout. The next year I decided I was going to attempt Project Life for the second time. The first time, in 2009 when it was Project 365, was a bust and I stopped documenting sometime in April. In 2011 I kept up. Not perfectly though. I did the best I could and filled in with what I had. By the end of the year I had a 'complete' album. Only one album and definitely not week by week. I am not worried about missing a week though. I don't even pay attention to the dates our past albums because I am all about the pictures so I would not even notice a missing week anyway. 

I'm starting off with the week or May 26- June 8 because it's the most embellished of this year and it's the first page I used the Scraptastic This Life Noted kit (this is June's kit so I will be catching up to show July's kit soon). The left side plus facing side of the half protector is for May 26- June 1st. The back side of the half protector sheet and the right full side is for the week of June 2nd-8th.

Here is the full page. I added a half sheet page protector in the center to make room for a couple of more photos. 

This first half of the spread is all about a water gun fight the kids had with some cheapo squirt guns we bought in the dollar spot at Target. I think Jude spent more time squirting water into his mouth than at other people. 

Here is a closer look at the left side: 

And the right side.

I used the washi tape in the June Scraptastic kit to seal off the center page protector and cover the filing tab from the kit. I also used the die cut included in the kit on the filing tab. 

I also flipped over a few of the cards to use the basic graph side. I had not jumped on the sequin band wagon until I created the 'Summer Fun' card shown on this page. I am fully on board now. I think I really love the look of a grouping of sequins (versus sprinkling). I even bought more sequins after making that card. 

Here is the flip side of the divider: 

Here is the full right side (without the divider): 

I've been using the See & Stamp alphabets for stamping out the dates + this Cavallini set of stamps that I bought forever ago. I love the look of it, it's super easy and I have been doing it for the last few months. 

This Life Noted | Updates

Jessica and I just wrapped up putting together July's 'This Life Noted' kit. Despite bumping up the numbers several times, June's kit sold out. We ordered more for July's kit- but don't hesitate to shoot her an email here if you are interested. I've been playing catch up with my Project Life for June and am about to kick it into gear so I can be all ready for July's kit. 

If you have any questions about the kit you can leave it in the comments.
A few notes about it:

• The cards are 100# cover stock. They are heavy weight.
• They are double sided. Each month I am switching up the backs with a handful of other basic patterns so if there are any cards that are not necessarily your type- you can flip it over for a basic pattern. 
• They are sized for Project Life pocket protectors. We have them trimmed to slide right in without too much wiggle room. 
• The cards do not have rounded corners- because some people don't care for the rounded corners so we decided to do it this way. Easier to round than unround ;) 

If you are interested in getting on the list for July then now is the time! The nice thing about Scraptastic Kit Club is there is no commitment. Another nice thing is Jessica puts together two scrapbook kits each month and subscribers can choose which kit they want to receive- or hey, you can even choose both! It's such a flexible system and you still get a fun little box each month!

If you are interested in getting on July's 'This Life Noted' project life kit list (or any other kit!) you can send Jessica an email here.

AND...

I mentioned on Facebook and Instagram that I would put some more grab bags up in the shop this week but I haven't had time to put anything together. Summertime has been kicking my butt lately. I can't make promises to when I will have the next round of grab bags- but I will definitely keep everyone posted.

AND....

I have some exciting things coming up that I've been keeping under wraps for months. And finally (finally!) I can almost share!  Because of that, my blog (and even my facebook page) are getting mini-makeovers in the next few days. I know it might look weird for a while but I hope you stick around because it will make more sense by the end of this week...possibly within the next few days!

Scraptastic Project Life

A couple of weeks ago the creative team ended their term (which explains the lack of posting going on here). I had intentions of starting up another team up, however, right now I am working on a couple of different things and rather than stretch my attention multiple directions...I have decided to hold off on doing another creative team call for now. Which means regular posting is likely to be hit... or mostly miss because it's all me now. But I am hoping to start sharing some pages and PL pages also as the this next thing gets under way. 

I do want to share one thing I am working on. 

I have been designing the flair buttons for Jessica at Scraptastic since earlier this year. I love doing this little bit of designing each month because it gives me a chance to work outside of my norm and think up new designs. A while back Jessica asked if I would be interested in partnering with her to offer a Project Life type of kit. Well, I love Project Life. It's actually the only bit of scrapbooking I do on a fairly regular basis. The two of us have been working on getting the first kit ready which will be available in June (that's next month already!). I just got a look at the rest of the kit yesterday and I am so anxious to get my hands on it! Jessica is taking sign ups and I think she still has some kits available for June. 

If you are interested in getting on the list you can email her at [email protected].

 

 

 

a project life spread

Hey guys! Jennifer here, and today I'm sharing a Project Life spread with the new Made & Montage goodies. I am really loving PL this year, and while I am not "caught up" by any means, I'm working on it as I go.

The 'lights, camera, action' flair was perfect for a photo about going to a movie. I also included a photo of the movie poster we went to as well as the ticket stubs.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you try using Ormolu on your next PL spread.

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Ormolu swap with BasicGrey

Hello! Diana stopping by to share with you today.

Ormolu and BasicGrey swapped some goodies and paired up to see what we could make if we used the Ormolu Word Up stamp set, Fact or Fiction Days of the Week flair and Fact or Fiction Flappers with the BasicGrey True Love 6x6 paper pad and True Love Element Stickers.

I made two pages in my Project Life as well as an insert folder.  There are plenty of photos here to show you how well these products worked together.

First, let me share the pictures for the insert. This was a nice little addition to the sleeves because it allowed for more layering.

Below are the two sleeves for the Project Life binder. I have the Simple Stories 6x8 binder (so you know, in case it looks smaller to you). I loved being able to layer the flappers and stamps from Ormolu on the BasicGrey papers and stickers.

Want some Ormolu for your Project Life? Want some Basic Grey for your Project Life? Well, you are in luck! 

Leave a comment below for a chance to win these three Ormolu items I used!

Then, head over to the Basic Grey blog and check out what Melanie did with the Ormolu & Basic Grey AND enter their giveaway! 

Thank you for sticking with me for all of these photos. It was so fun putting together a Valentine's Day section for Project Life. Don't forget to scoop up some fabulous Ormolu products for your PL!

EDITED TO ANNOUNCE WINNER:

Congrats hannahk! Please contact me with your address info so I can send your prize out :)

   

Project Life opening + closing pages

Today I want to share my closing page for my first Project Life album this year, as well as the opening page for album two.

For the closing page, I went completely photo-less.
My daughter had drawn pictures of the four of us that I really wanted to save, so I cut them down to fit in the 3x4 pockets. I pulled out a lot of my favorite Ormolu pieces to fill in the rest.



On the opening page for the second album, I did the exact opposite. Almost. I decided to try my hand at a 12 x 12 photo enlargement and cut it up to fit into the pockets.
The photo was one I took from our driveway this past spring as the sun was beginning to set. The sun just happened to fit in one of the 3x4 pockets and I framed it with a Bungalow Snapshot. I love how it turned out!
With one album completely full, I also made labels for the spines, using some custom flair, and added one to the finished album. I keep the album I'm working on open, so I'll add the other labels when those albums are full.
I originally had planned to fill 2 albums this year (based on the advice of other Project Lifers last year), but my first album was packed at the end of April. So, 3 albums it is. It will be nice to have three of these sitting on the shelves at the end of this year.

Thank you so much for looking and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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