I created this layout based on an image I found on Pinterest. I loved the handwritten script look and the quote it used, and decided to create my page around it.

I used my own handwriting to draw out the words onto different patterns. I lightly sketched with a pencil and played around until I was happy with it, then cut them out. I aligned them on my page, glued them down, and then erased the pencil marks. Gluing them down first prevented me from tearing the smaller parts with the eraser.

I dotted my "i's" with Bradz and added lots of stickers, chipboard, and die cuts!

My only regret is that my letters were too big to fit more product on the page--I just love it all and wanted to use every bit!

For my next layout I used the Bloom & Grow collection! 

As soon as I saw the "You Make My Heart Happy" strip, I knew I wanted to make my layout about my husband! I started by gluing it to the top and building my layout below it. I also loved the banner on the Fundamentals Sticker sheet, and decided to replicate it with twine and patterned paper.

I also love all the cute flowers throughout this collection! The wood grain balances out the floral and keeps a masculine layout from looking too girly. Gathering inspiration from the title, I added a few more "Happy" elements to the page.

I am crazy about these two new collections, and I hope you will enjoy using them as much as I am! Thank you for joining me today!

To create this layout, I started with the Documented journaling cards. I particularly loved the 4"x6" chevron pattern, so I used two of them across the page to create a patterned paper. I  added other strips of patterned paper to the top of the page, and then sewed them all down. I stamped across the rest of the page with the Documented stamp to create a textured looking background.

Next, I added my photo and used it to anchor a cluster of phrases that applied to the layout! I especially love the acrylic world and the "Good Times" which was cut from a Documented journaling card.

To title my page, I used the Marie Alphabet Stamp. I am actually quite terrible at stamping, To remedy this, I often use black ink so that I can color in any inperfections with a pen. It's a great tip to make your stamping look perfect! I place my layout onto a piece of craft foam (like the green one in the picture) before I stamp it. If I'm coloring in the image, I leave the foam under the layout. It makes the coloring easier and smoother!

There you have it! Thanks for joining us today, and don't forget to stop by the shop to check out the new Documented products!

I created two layouts with items from this month's release:

For this first layout, I used a cut file from The Cut Shoppe, as well as the May kit and the May printables. I cut the "sunshine" title from one of the journaling tags included in the may kit. I love the colors!

For my next layout, I used the Little Moments collection along with The Good Life acrylic title!

If you want to purchase a kit, keep in mind they are limited and once they sell out they will not be restocked! Look for a new kit each month on the 10th at 8:00 am PST, and as a special bonus to celebrate launch day, kits will be on sale for $9.99 for today only, regular price after that will be $11.99. These kits can ship first class: shipping for USA residents will start around $2.00 and go up from there, depending on the weight of what is in your cart. For overseas, it will run about $6+ depending on your location. US orders of $50 or more can get free shipping using the code SPRINGUSA and International orders of $75 or more get free shipping with the code SPRINGINT!

Please stop by the Design Team Gallery to see lots of gorgeous inspiration! Have a lovely day!