Attack

I've been lucky enough to find a great friend here in South Padre Island who shares my love of scrapping and card making.  We've been able to scrap at her home several times and its great fun as we each get to try out each others tools.  On this layout, she had a great corner punch that allowed me to create these wonderful shapes for this layout.

To see more examples of 1 photo scrapbook layouts, please visit my gallery HERE.


ATTACK - October 31, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING:  A pair of Bald Eagles battle for a left over salmon on the river.

PHOTOS:  Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED:  K&Company Julianne patterned paper and mats, Kraft cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink (Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap, Weathered Wood), Judikins Treasure cube stamp, Inkadinkado Gem Stone Flowers stamp, K&Company borders (tickets), Creative Cafe Just Write stamp, Font is CK Leisurely, Sketch by PageMaps2 (page 39), Bazzill Basics Just the Edge

TECHNIQUE TIP:  I wanted to add to the vintage feel of this layout and using a plain white border strip just did not work.  I took the normal Bazzill Basics Just the Edge border strip and stamped it with the Judikins Treasure cube stamp to give it the appearance of old handwriting.  Using the weathered wood ink by Tim Holtz as the main inking accent on the page contributes to the softness and tone of the page.

the CHALLENGE

For some reason, my husband says that this is one of his favorite pages. I love using kraft paper and the BasicGrey collection really coordinates well with it.

THE CHALLENGE - October 26, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: A Bald Eagle challenges another for the salmon catch while another flies away with his.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: BasicGrey Porcelain patterned paper, Kraft cardstock, Array parchment cardstock, Ranger Distress Ink in Fired Brick and Frayed Burlap, Making Memories Poppy paint, Font Tekton Pro Cond, Diamond Glaze, Ranger Stickles, JudiKins Treasure Cube Stamp, Jasmine Cricut cartridge, Sketch by PageMaps Page 117

TECHNIQUE TIP:  I wanted to vary my flowers a bit so I choose a multitude of centers for them.  I used my Diamond Glaze to adhere a cluster of small glass beads in two, I used some buttons (various types) on several and then I used my favorite Stickles (I'm a glitter junkie) in several.  Overall, with the variations of flower petals with various patterned paper and my centers, I think the flowers provide a nice accent to the wonderful photos that my husband took.  

Cuddly Couple

For some reason, I really struggled with scrapping these two photos of an eagle pair in a tree.  It took me several attempts to be able to finally come up with a design that I liked. 

CUDDLY COUPLE - October 11, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: A pair of Bald Eagles nestle in a tree together near the Chilkoot river.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: Little Yellow Bicycle Vita Bella patterned paper, DCWV Neutrals cardstock, Art Advantage paint in Hookers Green, Doodlebug Design Paper frills, Fonts are CK General Store and AR Julian, Sketch by PageMaps (page 16), Stampendous Pattern Trio Stamp, K&Company Brenda Walton patterned paper, Sharpie pen for journaling, Stampin Up Dot Dot Dot stamp, Versa color ink in Bamboo, Stampabilities Brown ink, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Olive Vine

TECHNIQUE TIP: I always have problems matching the mountains of flowers that I have with my layouts to get the perfect color. I did not have the perfect green for these flowers so I started out with some white flowers and then used my glimmer mist (olive vine color) to create some neat variations in color on the flowers. Once they were dry, I stamped them with my Stampin Up Dot Dot Dot stamp in brown to help give them some definition. I then cut one flower in half and adhered to the top and beneath my journaling tag. Easy perfectly matched flowers!!

Soaring

I noticed that all my Bald Eagle layouts were done with either natural colors or colors from the images (green, yellow, brown) and I thought that I needed a couple of patriotic pages to showcase our national bird. Below is the first of the layouts that I've done with a bit bolder colors.

SOARING - October 31, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: A Bald Eagle soars into the trees on the Chilkat river in Haines, AK.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: DCWV Nantucket patterned paper, Stampabilities Brown ink, Sketch by PageMaps (page 52), EK Success corner rounder, Stampin up corner rounder, Oriental Trading stitch template, Font: CK Carefree, The Paper Studio pearlized cardstock, Fiskars Secret Garden Foliage stamp, Versa Color ink in blue

TECHNIQUE TIP: I decided to buck the normal trends of matching my layout colors to my photograph and developed this patriotic color scheme to showcase our national bird. Since the colors were so powerful and the meaning they convey is clear, a few simple star embellishments and some stitched flourishes added to the patriotic mood.  This sketch was featured in Becky Fleck's Page Maps 1 book and if you look at the sketch (page 52), you will notice that it was for a 8 1/2 x 11 vertical layout.  Just another example of how to take inspiration from a sketch to create your layouts.

Look Out Below

I've been working feverishly to finish up my Bald Eagle scrapbook by the time we leave here in two weeks. It's been great fun, but I will be glad to get back to some different types of layouts and be able to start on our trip through Alaska last summer.  The Bald Eagle scrapbook will contain 28 layouts.

LOOK OUT BELOW - October 31, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALS: Bald Eagles battle for a salmon meal in the last run of the season.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: K&Company Julianne patterned paper and mats, Kraft cardstock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink (Antique Linen, Weathered Wood), Judikins Treasure Cube and Textiles Cube stamp, DCWV Neutrals cardstock, Bazzill Basics Just the Edge, Stampin Up Notes and Details and Dot Dot Dot stamps, Eagle cut file by FileKutz by LisaJane, Smooch pearlized ink, Sketch by PageMaps 2 (page 104), Font: Evie's hand

TECHNIQUE TIP: I used four different borders by Bazzill on this page. Two of them started out being off white so I used my stamps and inks to colorize them and add more texture to the layout. Another one started out to be off white and I decided that a pale blue would give a bit more separation to the zig zag border so I sponged some of the Tim Holtz weathered wood ink onto it to recolor it. The bluish textured flowers also started off in plain off white and with my stamps, I blended them in with the theme of the layout.

Here is a closeup of the wonderful cut file from LisaJane at FileKutz.  What a great way to finish off this layout.

To purchase this wonderful file, please click on the photo above to be taken to the website..

Hanging Out

So I bought these wonderful transparency frames quite some time ago (like over a year) and I have had a hard time using them because they are so large.  Now I've come up with a few ideas for them such as mounting them on cardstock to create a frame in the background but this is actually the first time I have used one directly over a photo.  Since I'm scrapping with such large photos for the Bald Eagle album, I thought they would be perfect and I must say, that I like the look they created below.  What a great way to frame your photos.

HANGING OUT - October 31, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING:  A pair of adult Bald Eagles relax on a cold winters morning in Haines AK.

PHOTOS:  Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED:  Little Yellow Bicycle Vita Bella patterned paper, DCWV Neutrals cardstock, Ranger Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap, Wild Honey and Faded Jeans, Sketch by PageMaps page 103, JudiKins Textile Cube stamp, Font Hey Gorgeous, Fiskars Remember This stamp, Colorbok overlay

The Scout

One of the hardest parts of traveling all over the US is that I miss my wonderful scrapbooking friends at home.  I was lucky enough to meet a fellow scrapbooker and card maker here on SPI so we spent the other day learning new things from each other and enjoying a great scrapping day!!!  Below is a layout that I completed on Sunday.  Its always so much fun to get together to scrapbook as you get to try out new stuff.  I really enjoyed picking her brain on stamping and using a lot of products from Stampin Up.

THE SCOUT - October 31, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: Peering over the Chilkat river, this Bald Eagle watches for the opportunity for a meal.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: BasicGrey Granola patterned paper, Hot off the Press Easy Stitches template, Sketch by Becky Fleck at PageMaps, Stampin Up border punches (border, circle, scallop, corner), Making Memories journal tag & kraft paper stickers, Post Script Dates stamp, Stampin Up Alphabet stamps, My Minds Eye journal tag, Sizzix texture plates & embossing folders, Studio G chalk inks, Ranger's Liquid Pearls

Tools of Prey

I finished my first layout for my new design team for LisaJane at FileKutz.  I love the svg cuts that she creates and when I saw this wonderful leaf background, I knew it had an eagle layout in it!!  Not only did I get this wonderful background, but I also now have some wonderful leaf and vine cutouts to use on another layout (stay tuned).  Notice the adorable little vines in the corners, they are the "leftovers" from the cut.  How great to be able to create multiple layouts from one cut file.

TOOLS OF PREY - October 31, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: A Bald Eagle uses its talons as the primary tool for attack.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography

SUPPLIES USED: DCWV Cafe Mediterranean and Neutrals Cardstock, Fall Leaf Background Jumble by LisaJane at FileKutz, {SKU LK00160}, Sizzix Dot Matrix embossing folder, Ranger's Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Stampablities ink, Creative Cafe Just Write stamp, My Little Shoebox

Here is a close up of the cut file from LisaJane, what wonderful layers!!!

Morning Flight

Still working on all those wonderful Bald Eagle photos that Matt took last year.  We are so looking forward to going back up there in November to take more photos and enjoy teaching others during our photography workshop there.

MORNING FLIGHT - October 22, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: This image is my favorite of all the Bald Eagle photos taken in Haines, Alaska. What a beautiful morning flight.

PHOTOS: Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography at http://www.shetzers.com

SUPPLIES USED: K&Company Alleghany Plum and Poppy Seed Shimmer patterned paper, Sketch by Sketchy Thursday's for April GDT, American Crafts stamp markers & precision pen, Hero Arts Travel Frames stamp, EK Success Corner Rounder, Hampton Art Borders stamp, Studio G Chalk ink, Ranger's Liquid Pearls, Ranger Crackle Accents, JudiKins Diamond Glaze, Font - Brush Script MT

TECHNIQUES:  A couple of unique techniques on this layout.  I used Studio G's white chalk ink to stamp the border under the photography and then embellished the stamp dots by using Ranger's Liquid Pearls to give some dimension to the stamp.  I also tried the American Crafts stamp markers for the first time and created a dual tone stamp for my journaling (brown & blue). 

Born To Be Wild

As you can tell, I have been working almost exclusively on scrapping some of the wonderful Bald Eagle photos that Matt took last year in Haines, Alaska.  Below is another layout that I did for a challenge at Back Porch Memories. 

BORN TO BE WILD - October 20, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING:  This Bald Eagle contributes to the chatter of 3,000 eagles as they converge on Haines, Alaska, each fall for a late salmon run.

Photograph by Matt Shetzer of Shetzers Photography {http://www.shetzers.com}

SUPPLIES USED:  BasicGrey Granola patterned paper, Sketch by PageMaps for Back Porch Memories, Fiskars Border Punch, Ranger Nick Bantock Charcoal ink, Hampton Art Artsy Edges Stamp, Bazzill Stitch Template, EK Success corner rounder, Ranger Enamel Accents, Straight from the Nest Cricut cartridge, SVG shape tag, Sure Cuts A Lot Software (SCAL), Creative Cafe Just Write stamp, Hero Arts Circular Design stamp, Diamond Glaze, Hampton Art Border stamp, Tim Holtz Fragments

Here is the wonderful sketch that the layout is based on. 

Becky Fleck PageMaps Sketch courtesy of Back Porch Memories

Eagle Eye

I wanted to share the newest layout that I completed showcasing some more wonderful photos of our photography trip last year to Haines, Alaska.  While we captured some wonderful images of the Bald Eagle, I can't even begin to explain how amazing it was to be surrounded by thousands (Yes, Thousands) of chattering bald eagles. 

This page means a lot to me as it features the image that my dad picked out as his favorite.  It now graces his walls in a very large print.

EAGLE EYE - October 13, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING:  When I asked my Dad what his favorite Bald Eagle photo was, he selected this Eagle crying out.

PHOTOS:  Bald Eagle images by Shetzers Photography at www.shetzers.com

SUPPLIES USED:  Granola patterned paper by BasicGrey, Sketch #210 by http://sketchinspiration.ning.com/, Ranger ink - Nick Bantock charcoal grey, Rubber Stampede ink - Iris, Stampabilities Ink - Brown, Fiskars border punch, Hero Arts - Graph Stamp, Font - Showcard Gothic, Puffy Pens - blue glitter

The layout was based on this week's sketch over at Sketch Inspiration.  Its a great site with weekly sketches to challenge our creativity.  I'm not a big circle layout fan, so this one definitely challenged me!  Here is the original sketch.

Traveling through Moab, Utah

I wanted to share a few scrapbook layouts from our travels through the beautiful landscape of Moab, Utah last May.  We were lucky enough to spend 2 weeks in the Moab area so we had plenty of time to explore and take photos of Dead Horse State Park, Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park.

For some wonderful Utah landscape photographs, please check out our Gallery at Shetzers Photography.

AWAY WE GO - May 17, 2010 - Dead Horse State Park - Moab, Utah

JOURNALING:  We left Bryce Canyon about 9 am to make the 4 1/2 hour drive into Dead Horse State Park.  Along the way, we stopped at a Wal-Mart in Richfield.  We drove into the beautiful campground about 4 pm.  After finally figuring out how to get the trailer into the campsite, we set out to explore the point overlooking the Colorado River.  What a gorgeous place to watch the river wind through the canyon.

SUPPLIES USED:  Sketch by Lucy Chesna, National Parks papers

PICTURE PERFECT - May 18, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Dead Horse State Park - Canyonlands National Park

JOURNALING:  Here Matt captures both sunrise and sunset at Dead Horse State Park.  We drove the short distance to Canyonlands to visit both Mesa Arch and the Green River overlook, as well as the park road.

SUPPLIES USED:  Sketch by Heather, Bon Voyage Travel stack by DCWV, Paper bag

THE GREAT OUTDOORS - May 19, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Dead Horse State Park

JOURNALING:  Meander viewpoint and sunrise at the point.

SUPPLIES USED:  Roam papers by K&Co

FALSE KIVA - May 20, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Canyonlands National Park

JOURNALING:  What a peaceful, quiet place - The size and grandeur of the alcove seems at home with the simplicity of the structure.  What a perfect balance.

SUPPLIES USED:  Paper Lace by K&Co, Roam papers by K&Co, Scraplift of Lisa's layout based on Sassylilsketches April sketch

AZTEC BUTTE - May 20, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Canyonlands National Park

JOURNALING:  We hiked the 2.1 mile trail to Aztec Butte to view 3 ancient grainaries (1200 AD).  It was steep up the slick rock.

SUPPLIES USED:  Happy Trails papers by K&Co, Sketch by Cheri O'Neill

CANYONLANDS SUNSET - May 20, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Canyonlands National Park

JOURNALING:  We enjoyed a great picnic while watching the sun set over Green River.  What a beautiful spot.

SUPPLIES USED:  Happy Trails papers by K&Co, Sketch by Cheri O'Neill

ESCAPE INTO THE WILD - May 22, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Canyonlands National Park

JOURNALING:  We drove 74 miles south from Moab to visit the Needles area of Canyonlands.  On the way, we passed the Newspaper Rock petroglyphs.  Once in Canyonlands, we had a picnic lunch near Pothole Point.  We decided to brave the 50 mph winds to hike the Slickrock trail.  It was a 2.4 mile trail that wound its way up and down the slickrock, to give us gorgeous views of the canyon below.

SUPPLIES USED:  Boy Scouts papers from K&Co, Bazzill stitch template

NATURE WALKS - May 23, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Arches National Park

JOURNALING:  We drove to the Devil's Garden trailhead to do the 2.6 mile hke out to Landscape Arch.  On the way back, we visited the Pine Tree Arch and Tunnel Arch.  After a picnic lunch at Fiery Furnace, we enjoyed seeing all the major sites on our drive out of the park.

SUPPLIES USED:  Sketch by Cheri O'Neill at Let's Scrap, Happy Trails papers by K&Co, Postcards, 50 States Cricut Cartridge

OFF ROAD - May 25, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Canyonlands National Park

JOURNALING:  We decided to drive the 4 wheel drive road called Shafer Trail from Canyonlands and back to Moab.

SUPPLIES USED:  National Parks papers, Cardstock by DCVW

ARCHES NATIONAL PARK - May 25, 2010 - Moab, Utah

JOURNALING:  Delicate arch is such a recognized symbol of Arches.  Here Matt captures the "classic" shot as well as some other great views.

SUPPLIES USED:  Sketch by Susan Stringfellow, Blue Awning papers by K&Co, Destinations Cricut cartridge

SLIPPIN THRU THE CRACKS - May 26, 2010 - Moab, Utah - Arches National Park

JOURNALING:  We were excited to explore the Fiery Furnace on a ranger led hike.  We also had a permit to return alone but had issues getting in.

SUPPLIES USED:  Martha Stewart Classic Woodland papers, Sketch by Amy Alvis

FOUR CORNERS WONDERS - May 27, 2010 - Utah

JOURNALING:  We decided to drive down to 4 corners to explore the ruins of "House on Fire".  We also toured Natural Bridges & Mokey Dugway.

SUPPLIES USED:  Roam papers by K&Co, Destinations Cricut cartridge, George & Basic Shapes Cricut cartridge

HISTORICAL SITES - May 28, 2010 - Utah

JOURNALING:  We spent our day doing the same drive, only in reverse and adding Valley of the Gods.  We also hiked out to the "Fallen Roof" ruin.  It was pretty difficult to find but definitely worth the scramble up and down the canyon walls.  We also re-revisited the Gooseneck State Park again.

SUPPLIES USED:  Complete Boy kit by My Minds Eye

White Tips for Sketchy Thursdays

I found another great site for sketches, Sketchy Thursdays.  I love using them as inspiration to get the creativity going.  This was my first time for playing along with their weekly sketch challenge and I was lucky enough to be chosen as one of their favorites!!!  Check out all the wonderful pages created by this one little sketch HERE.

Of course the photography is from my wonderful hubby Matt @ Shetzers Photography.  For more wonderful Bald Eagle images, check out his gallery here.

Here is the sketch:

 And here is the layout that I created based on the sketch:

WHITE TIPS - October 11, 2010 - Haines, Alaska

JOURNALING: This unique white tipped eagle visits Haines, AK.

SUPPLIES USED: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, K&Company PoppySeed Shimmer Paper, K&Company Floral paper, Cloud9 3D Gel Stitches, K&Company Border, Bazzill Edge Borders, Studio G Chalk ink, Inkadinkado Bold Damasks Stamp, Font CK Regal, K&Company Julianne paper, Souffle white puff pen, Inkadinkado Sketchy Flourishes stamp, American Crafts Precision Pen, BasicGrey The Details stamp, Sketch by Sketchy Thursday (2-24-11)