Hi canaries!  Thanks for checking in!  My term with the design team is up and I’m here with my last blog post for Scrappy Canary.  I’m using the September Strawberry Fields Pocket Life Kit – not for project life, but for a 12x12 layout!!  I used a bit of everything in the kit for this layout and I have loads left, enough to create a Project Life spread and quite a few more 12x12 layouts.
My layout is predominantly pink with a dash of kraft, blue, beige and white thrown in.  I love layering my photo on a couple of pieces of cardstock – I used a piece of 6x6 patterned paper and a piece of kraft from my stash for this photo, I didn’t want to take too much attention away from the photo.  It was the first photo we took after we walked in the gates of Disneyland and I must admit, one of my favourites!  I had a couple of 6x6 patterned paper sheets that could be cut apart and I used these (the oh so lovely darling and I think I’ll stop here sentiments) to add a little more dimension above and under my photo.  Finally, a tab tucked under the top left with the month and year the photo was taken and my photo/card stock stack is complete!

Another thing that I love to do is have a mixed title on my layouts.  Here I’ve used the My Minds Eye - Just Sayin' - Alpha/Word Stickers in pink in combination with stitching – this is what I love about the Scrappy Canary kits, the kit is coordinated but it’s always super easy to find something in my stash that I can add that also coordinates.  I love stretching my kit and it being so versatile means that it is really easy to do!
I did some more layering with the scrumptious Shimelle cork stickers and a piece of patterned paper and kraft cardstock – I think it looks fab (even with the free hand cut paper circles!!)

Next up I adhered a couple of the flowers to the kraft cardstock just under the photo and found a sentiment on the Studio Calico - Brighton Pier - Tiny Type Stickers. I aligned it to the bottom right of the photo/card stock stack and stuck it down.

A couple of finishing touches to round off my page – I used the little strip I tore off the top of my 6x6 patterned paper to use on the top left and bottom right of my page (I did tell you I liked to stretch my kit!!  Nothing is safe!!)  A couple of hand drawn lines for journaling – every photo needs a story right?!?!? And then a few splatters of Heidi Swapp Colorshine (also from my stash but coordinate perfectly!!)  And voila, I’m done!!

Here is my full layout using the September Strawberry Fields Pocket Life Kit.

If you don't already have your kit, there are some left in the shop!
I’ve had a blast on the Polly/Scrappy Canary Team – thanks for having me!  I’ll see you in the VIP lounge and can’t wait for the next cyber crop!!!

Carol xo

Morning everyone!!!

Carol again, here with a dilemma I am going to go out on a limb and state that most, if not all, scrapbookers have faced at least once in their crafty career!!

DILEMMA: "I have this gorgeous 12x12...it's double sided...and I LOVE both sides BUT only have one sheet.  What do I DO?  How do I decide WHICH SIDE to use??"

SOLUTION: "Create a double sided layout!!  Use both sides and it's a win win.  You don't have to sacrifice one side for another AND you stretch your stash a little further!"

You might remember this layout from my post from last week:


Totally LOVE that base card stock from Amy Tangerine's Plus One Collection.  It's called Party of Two.  Here's a closer look:


See my dilemma?  Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!  I didn't want the other side of my card stock disappearing in my album.  Here is the layout I created on the back of "You love me like XO".


I aso had loads left of my Spearmint Leaves and Jellybeans kits to add a little dimension to the layout.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this solution!  Better yet, post a scrappy dilemma you've faced and the Polly Design Team will do their very best to find a solution!

Love,
Carol XO

Hi everyone!

It's Carol here, welcome to my very first blog post and share ever!

Do you ever feel that music says what you feel so perfectly that you don't need any other commentary?  I do, lots!  Beyonce's song 'XO' is no exception.  My favourite line in this song translated my feelings perfectly and became the title for my layout.


I am using bits from both SOLD OUT Spearmint Leaves and Jellybeans kits for my take on Kate & Lauren's Sketch Challenge. Here is the sketch for those of you who need to see it again!

I adore Amy Tangerine and this layout is ALMOST exclusively uses product designed by her, including the acrylic flair designed especially for Polly!  I used the underside of the flair for my layout, the pink was too bright for the look I was wanting to achieve, black was just right!


I'm a 12x12 girl.  Always have been, but won't always be it seems.  I am also a scrapper who loves simple clean lines (with a little bit of cheek!).  This sketch was perfection to me and the layout took me about 15 minutes to whip up!

Have you entered the sketch challenge yet?  If not, pop over to Kate & Lauren's post for details.

Speak soon
Carol xo