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Chalk it Up Layout

I love how a one page layout can be just the thing for some tough situations as a scrapbooker. For years I was a devout and faithful two-pager. I just couldn’t imagine not having pages that matched looking back at me from my scrapbook. I even disdained the pages of others who had mismatched pages (in my head only of course). I saw no logic or beauty on their pages and could not wrap my head around why you would even need a one page layout.

Well.. I a happy to say I am converted! I now love the one page layout for a variety of reasons:

They are the answer for the memory that you want to scrapbook but have very few photos for- just use a one pager and let that memory shine!
They are creatively freeing- yes they really are! I don’t know why but I always feel like I can be more creative and risky on a one pager than on a traditional layout.
Great use of the last little bit of papers in a paper pack- you can make them stretch much better on a one pager. Add a piece of cardstock or some PML cards (like in my example) and even scraps can become a beautiful layout.
I feel so very artsy! Every time (and yes this kind of ties in with number two but it was a big ‘aha’ moment for me)- I just love how artsy and creative I feel when creating a one pager!

Now if you like me are suffering and have yet to try the one-pager then I urge you to give it a go- find a layout you love the look of and ‘scraplift’ it or just go for it and try to get in touch with your inner-child crafter who first stumbled across your love of scissors, glue and glitter! I would love to know how it goes!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

Disney Aulani Hawaii Layouts

Our trip to the wonderful Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii is fading but thankfully I will have my albums to remind all of us of the fun we had! I love getting to relive the moments and memories as I create my albums but even better is seeing the reaction of my family when they get to go through the whole album the first time- that will be very soon as I only have two more pages to complete!

Want to see some of what I have so far??

This sunset cruise layout is one of my fave’s- I love how it came together with the Chalk it out Paper and PML cards!

I wish you could see some of these layouts in person- the picture does not always do it justice. The Art and Culture one is a good example- it has a lot of flip flaps on it which is why it is in the protectors. Each photo has a number that corresponds to my journaling – the journaling shares the history behind the piece. The Disney resort is the second largest hold of Hawaiian art! This tour showed us only a small portion and all I can say is WOW!

My hidden mickey layout will end the book- do you see him??

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

CTMH Incentive Trip to Hawaii

There is nothing as rewarding as earning an incentive trip with your company- this is my third such trip and the first one where we took the whole family. What a wonderful way for me and CTMH to thank my family for supporting me- my husband for hauling boxes in and out of my car, my kids for allowing people to come into our home for workshops and meetings and for allowing me to use their pictures in all my art (like they have a choice on that one LOL).

This last year I had earned the trip of a lifetime- to Hawaii to stay at the Disney Resort, Aulani (yes they have a resort and it is FABULOUS!).

We had a wonderful, fun and relaxing week- mostly spent at the resort as there was lots to do there but we did venture out (in my first pic we are at the Polynesian Cultural Centre- a MUST do if you visit the island of Oahu).

My daughter got to meet Minnie Mouse- this was her highlight- she LOVES all things Minnie and we used this trip as our key to good behaviour and toilet training (she trained in a week cause she was told she could only go see Minnie if she was using the potty).

We all meet Mickey- Austin is not pictured because he was still in pre-teen-no-photo-mood at this point. It quickly wore off as he was caught up in the fun.

Here are all the lucky earners of this trip- what a fabulous group of ladies!

Next trip is a cruise to the Eastern Carribbean- I am already well on the way to earning that one. So, to all of you I say THANK YOU! If it was not for your support in my business I would not have earned any of my trips- thanks for being wonderful customers and wonderful team members!

Brae

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

Cross Canada Easter Blog Hop

Welcome to our Cross Canada Blog Hop where we will be sharing creations inspired by Easter! Have fun ‘hopping’ coast to coast across Canada to see what our whole group has created for you!

My layout was created using the Brushed paper pack. I added some of our white shimmer trim, smoothie striped washi, brushed complements and brushed assortment. This paper is not going anywhere until later this summer and it is the PERFECT paper for spring photos (especially Easter!).

This hop was also the perfect reason for me to get some scrapbooking done of my Easter pics- for some reason they have piled up and I have not done any layouts of Easter since my daughter was born (she is almost 4). I think that part of me was waiting for this paper 🙂

Now hop on over to Carol’s blog to see what she has created for you!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

Brae-er Team Blog Hop: Get it Before it is Gone!

It is always sad to see an idea book come to a close- especially when it has been FULL of product you have loved (or in this case, that I have LOVED!). This is where we find ourselves this month as many of the items in our Seasonal Expressions 1 book are no longer available after the end of March….

My team decided to take a positive spin on this sad occasion and celebrate with a blog hop that features some of the pieces that we love best in this book! Celebrate with us and be sure to order any items you see that you love… after all soon they will be gone!

My favourite item in this whole book is 100% the hopscotch paper- I have loved it for so many things! Here is I used it in a Vacation album workshop- 10 beautiful scrapbook pages all created with this beautiful paper! (For more details on the workshop portion please visit my Papercrafting Workshops/Kits tab).

Now if you want to see the rest of the inspirational work that my team has produced then visit Chris’s Blog next! A full list of hoppers can be found here.

1. Brae Montgomery http://wp.me/p4htXJ-D9

2. Chris Robertson http://chriscreativelife.blogspot.com/2015/03/brae-er-team-blog-hop-get-it-before-its.html

3. Tamara Lisowski http://geermara.blogspot.com/2015/03/march-2015-get-it-before-it-is-gone.html

4. Michelle Stewart http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca/2015/03/brae-er-team-blog-hop-get-it-before-its.html

5. Heather Osborne Steeves – http://paperplayroom.blogspot.com/2015/03/team-brae-er-blog-hop-get-it-before-its.html

6. Carol Taggio-http://craftycarol55.blogspot.com/2015/03/get-it-before-its-gone-team-brae-er-hop.html

7. Sheri Ballantyne http://sherisays-justscrapit.blogspot.com/2015/03/home-is-where-heartstrings-are-team.html

8. Darcel Kirvan

9. Jessica Fenn Hill – http://createbythelake.blogspot.com/2015/03/team-brae-er-blog-hop.html

10. Carol Townsend –http://www.memorykeepsakesforyou.com/1/post/2015/03/Brae-er-Team-Blog-Hop.html

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

March Stamp of the Month: Choose Happy

The March stamp of the Month Choose Happy is so adorable! Check out the layout and cute mini book made with the whimsical frames and borders (and if you are like me and love the look of doodling but feel you have no skill in this area, this stamp set is a nice way to fake it!)

You can purchase this set for only $5.00 during the month of March – visit my SHOP at braemontgomery.ctmh.com and place an order of $50 or more! A great way to take advantage of any Seasonal Expressions 1 product you want to purchase AND get this stamp!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

Last month for Seasonal Expressions 1

Yes it is true, this is the last month for ordering many items from our Seasonal Expressions 1 mini book! This book holds such pretty papers and accessories…I will be sad to see it go! If you haven’t yet seen it be sure to check out the online version on my shop site here.

The beautiful Hopscotch paper has been some of my favourite and I plan to offer a whole workshop with it later this month (so yes I may have been acquiring a small stockpile of this paper). Here are some of the other cute items in the SE1… remember you only have till the end of March!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

Mickey Mini Book

What is a trip without a little book to brag about it??

Secret Sister Gift #2- A Hawaii Mickey Mini book using our Black My Creations Mini Book, Heartstring Paper and Heartstring Picture my Life cards PLUS a bunch of accessories!

I decorated the front with some stamping and another doodled Mickey. Kept is fairly flat and simple though so that the recipient can take it places to show how great her job with CTMH is!

And here are just SOME of the pages in the books. I used PML cards but was not afraid to cut them up to add them as elements to my pages. Again things were kept pretty flat to keep this book portable.

Fun, right?!

So many uses for these great little Mini books!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

Hugs and Kisses

To each one of you, Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

Mickey Mouse Single Page Layouts

As I prepare for an upcoming trip to the Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii (courtesy of Close to my Heart) I find myself creating fun layouts Mickey Mouse layouts for me and for my secret sister!

What is a secret sister? We secretly draw names from all the consultants attending the trip. While away we leave little gifts or do nice things for our sister… in secret of course. At the Farewell banquet at the end of the trip we give our final gift and reveal ourselves. It is always a highlight of the trip for me!

These three layouts were made as part of my gift for my secret sister… but I loved them so much I made an extra set for me!

The first layout is a simple “Make a Wish” layout. I used Hopscotch paper for a few reasons:

1. Close to my Heart used it in the album pages they pre-cut and pre-designed for us (I know! We are really spoiled and I will share all those pages in a later post).

2. The colours really ARE perfect for Hawaii!

I stamped some stars in across the page. Mickey was added using our Doodled Design stamp set. I added his ears by hand-drawing two more cirlces with our black journaling pen.

The Itinerary page is the perfect spot to quickly list the fun stuff we do each day- sunset cruises, Pearl Harbour, shopping, swimming, spa….. so MUCH to do! I used Hopscotch paper again and added accessories new and old.

How about a big hidden Mickey in this Smile layout! To me this layout is the perfect spot to add photos of the many family poses with Mickey or Minnie (in face I plan to have more than will fit on this page LOL). More Hopscotch paper but this time I added some glitter paper (for the sparkly Mickey’s) and some Hopscotch Picture my life cards (the title and camera came from those cards).

I cannot wait to share more Secret Sister projects with you!

Until we craft again, The Brae-er

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