summer of '69

I wanted to share my Summer Of '69 layouts with you guys. It's bittersweet because it is my very last gallery ever at SC.

I had a wonderful time creating this month and when I was done I felt like everything was so meaningful and special to me.

That's a great feeling,right? I will miss contributing every month!

And Then There Was Joy

Some of the accents in the kit came in a little glassline envelope. I punched the envelope with my Stampin Up heart punch and used the hearts to circle the sweet photo.The rest of it is pretty self explanatory. Simple and sweet. :)

One Tough Princess

This one is all about how I believe it is possible to have tough, spunky,strong princesses.I hand cut the little banner from patterned paper.

The blue strip at the bottom is MME washi tape, which I LOVE.

 

Out and About

I really wanted to document the wonderful girfriends I had in Savannah,so I did a page about our girls night out. Lots of fun accents here (including that MME washi again) and the title work is playful, to match the theme. I can't get enough of these sweet butterflies. I think they are so ethereal and pretty.

True and Pure

I wanted this one to feel romantic and sweet, hence the florals,ribbons,and laces.

I cut the center out of a doily and used it to frame the photo on the left. The black and white photo is not very good quality (blurry iPhone pic) and I wanted to "pretty it up" with a doily frame.

I adore these little dipped confetti tags in the kit and I used them right up.

This was a great kit for me to go out with. Very "me" and this layout confirms that.

T.Y. S.C.

I wanted to acknowledge that this was my last month at SC so I made a layout thanking SC (the members,actually) for my time there.

I made a collage of past favorite SC kit layouts,printed it,and "framed it" with October Afternooon washi tape.

A handcut flower, some simple title work and journaling around the frame complete the page.

This one was emotional for me in the end, and I didn't expect that.

Splash mini album (click on any photo to make it larger)

If you follow me on Instagram (stephaniehowell) you know that I took a zillion tub pictures while we lived in Sav. My master bath had a huge picture window with amazing light.

I am not usually a mini person,but I really wanted to put all the photos in one album. I cut a piece of chipboard into 4x4 pieces. Each instagram is 3x3.

The cover is embossed using Aqua Zing and the SC chevron stamp.

This is VERY simple, I am not a mini expert. Washi and October afternoon label and phrase stickers and that's it.

 

So...there it is. The end of an era. Thanks for everything, SC. :)

xo

Comments

[Christine Campbell]

They were sooooo lucky to have you Steph!!! Good luck with the move!!

[Mary Jo]

You know, I absolutely adore your style.
I love your photos and journaling especially.
Always inspiring.
And I think you added a lot to the SC dt gallery.

I am not so much at SC anymore, but do come back once a month to check the gallery. So I will miss seeing your layouts. I actually am going to miss all of the girls who are leaving.
I am glad you are still blogging and creating though.
And I will look for your work here and at MME :)

[Melissa]

Steph, I seriously think this is your BEST WORK EVER. The first two layouts especially are SPECTACULAR! And honestly, I think the first one is absolute PERFECTION. WOW! JUST WOW! Your talent just knows no bounds. I am simply blown away.

[SherryG]

Your One Tough Princess layout brought to mind a favorite book by Robert Munsch called the Paper Bag Princess. She is one tough princess too. http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Bag-Princess-Classic-Munsch/dp/0920236162/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343697881&sr=1-1&keywords=the+paper+bag+princess

[Erin]

I LOVE that mini!!! I have always adored those pics when they come up in my instagram feed... what a perfect way to remember those sweet moments!

[Melbrewin]

Will miss seeing your layouts on SC. Hope the move goes well. Looking forward to your pics!!! Safe travels. M xxxx

[Debbie]

Great layouts! I love the mini book! How do you print your instagrams??

[Leslie]

Yes, how DO you print your instagrams?

[EvelynB]

So sad it's your last SC post but glad it ended on a sweet note. I hope you will still post your layouts. It's always fun to see what you do!

[clippergirl]

Waaaaaahhhhhhhhhh.....i will miss you terribly as one of the DT's for Studio Calico.....I looked forward to reveal each month to see what you've created. These are beautiful layouts, there will be no other who can use doilies like you do. Thank you Steph for all your genuine, honest and beautiful creations!

[Linda E]

You are right. This kit was you. Your layouts are beautiful, Stephanie! I will surely miss you on reveal night every month but I hope you know how much you have touched your blog readers with your stunning layouts and heartfelt stories. I will still be reading, both here and on the MME blog, and look forward to what's next! Good luck with the move.

[jennifer Camplin]

Have always love your work... no matter where you go.. will check with your blog and others. IG too.

Love the mini album.. just right and simple.
Perfect to remember by!

[Kirtley A]

Love these all! Makes me want to take up scrapbooking again. Good luck with your move. I know you will all enjoy this year together.

Question: Do you keep a separate PL and scrapbook for the same year?

[kate]

You did a great job, especially like the princess one and the thank you one!

[Stephanie]

J'aime tout. Tellement. Les pages, le mini, tes photos, l'ambiance... Love everything. Really.

[Keshet.starr@gmail.com]

I will so miss your work in the SC gallery each month--it's one of the galleries I look forward most to checking. Your work is really powerful, and you can tell it comes straight from your heart. Love:)

[gabby]

these are all so perfect.
and i've met your girls-- they are tough, spunky, beautiful, and perfectly perfect. that page is awesome-- just like they are.
love you.
xoxo.

[Kimber-Leigh]

these are perfect steph. perfectly you. perfectly gorgeous. (that perfect title on doily!!!) a perfect end to your SC time. i will miss your authentic pages in each gallery. thanks for all your SC inspiration...

[Natalie (QSOgirl)]

Your layouts are gorgeous as always!! Your "tough princess" layout made me think of one of my favorite children's books, The Ordinary Princess by M. M. Kaye (http://www.amazon.com/The-Ordinary-Princess-M-Kaye/dp/0142300853/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1343742092&sr=8-1&keywords=ordinary+princess). Your girls might like it, too! :)
When they're older, they might also enjoy Princess Academy by Shannon Hale (http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Academy-Shannon-Hale/dp/1599900734/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1343742176&sr=1-1&keywords=princess+academy). It's quite a bit more dramatic and intense, so maybe when they're closer to their teens! But it is a beautiful story...
I'd better stop there, though. Get me on a kick about kids' and young adults' fantasy, and I can go on and on... :)

[Diana Opiela]

I like the technique of accentuating your photo like you did - so I posted it on our facebook page and our online magazine. Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/SCRAPBOOKEXPO. http://www.weeklyscrapper.com/try-this-embellishments-on-the-photo.

[Bea Monforte]

Lovely LOs, and, as allways, they reflect strong emotions (and/or fun moments ;D)
I love the album, very original idea full of sweet every day moments.
I wish you all happy moving!
xoxo, Bea

[pidgen]

I've always looked forward to these "reveals" ... and it's a bit sad to know that you won't be doing any more of them. But I'm also excited to see what you will bring to the table -- it will be so "you" and I'm thrilled to see what comes of this move.

[tara pollard pakosta]

LOVE them all!
a lot of emotion filled beautiful layouts!
love them!
and the mini is super cute!
tara

[Dawn Ritchie]

These are some of my favorite pages you've ever done. Ever. Full of emotion. I'm so sad you won't be working with SC anymore, but can't wait to see everything else in store for you.

[laurie lariviere]

lovely, all of them! SC was so lucky to have you, your pages always stood out and didn't look like you were trying to fit in somewhere, they always looked authentic and real, love it :)

[sharron]

Beautiful and heartfelt.
Blessings on your new journey both personally and creatively!

[Stephtl27]

Steph, I LOVE that mini! Missing you all!!

[Amanda N.]

You always have a style that is elegant without being too fussy-perfect!

[Linda]

I adore every single bit! :)

[Kate aka stinkydudette]

You will be deeply missed, Steph. *hugs* All the best with the next chapter in your life.

[julie e]

What wonderful layouts - I'll misss eeing your work in the SC gallery

[Diana Waite]

LOVe them all!

[Gayle W.]

Beautiful. Just Beautiful. SC was very lucky to have you indeed.

[Jessica B]

great layouts...as always! i will miss you soooo much on sneaks and reveals over at sc...

[Deb Burroughs]

What a wonderful "last hurrah"! Those are wonderful layouts and I'm sure your style and panache will be missed there.