For some reason, this week went by slow for me, excruciatingly slow. Seriously, it was painful waiting for the weekend to arrive because I anticipated heading to the beach. Sometimes, I think I should just live there. Eh, a girl can always dream, right?!
As for my creativity, there hasn’t been much creating on my end. *coughslackercough* I tried working last night, but I just didn’t have any creative spark in me. Hopefully soon, I’ll find inspiration to get back into the groove of things. In the meantime, I thought I’d share a Jillibean Soup layout that I finished earlier this week.


I decided to use one of the first techniques I learned when I started scrapbooking – layering. It’s a simple and great way to add texture to your project. When you’re stuck in a creative rut, layer. I promise you’ll come out with something brilliant. Plus, it allows for colors and patterns to pop off your page!
I also finished a quick and easy mini album that I plan on teaching at Memories Live On. I’m not exactly sure when I’m teaching this class, but I will update that on my Classes page as soon as I confirm all of the details.

It’s a 4×6 mini album that will be featuring products from an upcoming kit from The Sampler, and let’s just say that it’s loaded with a ton of fun Echo Park Paper! I binded my book using my Bind it All by Zutter, of course! All together, it’s a bright and cheery project, wouldn’t you say?!
Now, it’s time for me to start gearing up into beach mode. We seriously need to get some rest and relaxation this weekend!
Do you have any fun plans for the weekend?









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August 27, 2010 at 9:27 am
Nancy K
super cute projects. have fun at the beach.
August 27, 2010 at 9:27 am
sarah
oh you know it!
August 27, 2010 at 9:28 am
sarah
are we still on for wednesday?!
August 27, 2010 at 9:39 am
Audra
I’m defintely a fan of layering… It’s my fav technique… The layering on your layout is awesome!! And how cute is that mini!! Have a fun weekend!!
August 27, 2010 at 9:45 am
Connie P
Have a GREAT time at the beach!!!
I am too a beach lover but I dont like getting in the water. Sittin, relaxing, listening and watching the waves Is what I love about the beach.
Have a great weekend and cant wait for your next post.
Connie
August 27, 2010 at 9:54 am
Amanda Sevall
Love that layout — what a great color combo!! Have fun at the beach!! I can’t believe it’s now unseasonably cold after being unseasonably HOT two days ago… why can’t it be in the 90s at the ocean on a weekend?!?!
August 27, 2010 at 10:02 am
Sarah Mullanix
I hope to go shopping and enjoying a cute little artists/folkartsy village about an hour or two from where I live but I’ll have to talk my hubby into it first…we’ll see!!
Cute LO and mini!
August 27, 2010 at 11:17 am
audreypettit
Hi Sarah! Lucky you who gets to go to the beach this weekend!! I’ve only spent about an hour total on the beach this summer when I snuck off to Santa Cruz…….and that’s just not enough. I know you’ll have a marvelous time.
Love, love, love layering and love all the layers of goodness on your page. Those papers are just so bright and happy that the whole page just pops. The white background is perfect with this.
Adorable mini album, too.
Have a great weekend!
August 27, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Kathy martin
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a wonderful page! Love all those ticket stubs! Have a great time at the beach!
August 27, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Janet Zeppa
Awesome job with the layering! I would love to go to the beach….I’ll settle for my pool this weekend.
August 27, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Pam
Great layouts! Love all those layers.
August 27, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Diana
the layering is AWESOME–way to ROCK that Jillibean Soup! Echo Park–I LOVE it!! I just finished a project using their stuff too–DARLING little mini.
Weekend plans? Just chillin’ and enjoying that it’s not SOO hot and humid–wish I could go to the beach, have FUN!
August 27, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Melonie
HAVE A SUPER TIME AT THE BEACH SARAH!! (((HUGS)))
August 27, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Julie Tucker-Wolek
These are AWESOME my dearest!! have a fab weekend!
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August 27, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Michelle
love these…. they are fab!!! have a great weekend!!!
{{hugs}} Michelle
August 27, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Joan
I’m taking a class tomorrow. We are making a Steampunk journal.
I am so looking forward to it.
Love both the layout and the mini – so bright and colorful and well done, as always!! You rock!!
August 27, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Antonia
Yay for the beach! Hope you have a blast. Nate and I are relaxing lakeside in MN this week and it is WONDERFUL. While it is no ocean, it sure beats the desert heat
August 27, 2010 at 9:21 pm
NanaBeth
You finished a mini and a layout-I wish I had such uncreative weeks!Enjoy the beach.
August 28, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Deana
That LO is just too darn cute. And I ♥ how those yellow title letters just pop on there. I need to get some of those… love that font!
Enjoy your weekend!
August 29, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Bekka
I wish my lack-of-creative-slump moments looked that good.
Hope you had a great time at the beach! My weekend was full of relaxing…a welcome change from last weekend.
August 31, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Jeanet
Beautiful mini and a gorgeous layout! I always use layers…does that say something about my mojo
LOL!