52 Pick Up Challenge #6

[Not Nigella]

This week is my turn to present the LSBS 52 Pick Up challenge .
For my challenge I have chosen a technique that many of you may have tried at one time or another. This journaling technique has gone a little out of vogue of late but is still a fantastic way to incorporate journaling into your layouts.

Journaling Strips -

The challenge this week is to incorporate journaling strips into your layout. I have used strips of Kraft Cardstock to co-ordinate with the earthy colours in my layout. I have cut my strips roughly without measuring because that is how I scrap . You could make them more exact.





Tips for perfect journaling Strips -

Journaling strips can be cut with a paper trimmer, scissors or a metal ruler and craft knife.

Ink or paint the edges to define them. Outline them in pen for a bolder look.

Use a funky, interesting font and print them from your computer on your home printer. Double space the lines of journaling to make them easier to cut into strips after printing.

Use a poem, song lyrics or a quote for interesting ways of incorporating journaling on your layouts if you can't find the words to write yourself.

Make the strips different lengths and even widths to add interest to your layout. Tilt them slightly in different directions for a more random effect.

LSBS Products Used -
Kraft Cardstock
Basic Grey Granola Papers
American Crafts Raw Thickers - (On sale now for only $4.62!!)

Other product used -
Making Memories Manilla Paint
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[DeanneSM]

What a fabulous challenge!! I love journalling strips!!
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[helenj]

Kerryn that is so lovely
Love the words in the journalling too very cute!
A great challenge chickie!!!!!
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[Shelee]

Oh what a fabulous challenge! I love the journalling on your LO Kerryn and the photo is very cute!


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[Lisa_Pate]

I still love strips wether they are fashionable or not

and I LOVE that poem, your layout is as GORGEOUS as ever
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[Not Nigella]

I love this place Makes a girl feel happy in her heart
I love journaling strips too and have recently been inspired to use them more by Shan. She uses them a bit and they always look great and are fantastic for filling in awkward spaces or around a photo.
The photo is my Dad and my niece Jenna skipping along like a little fairy
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[DebiJ]

Well, this is a first for me. I have never used journalling strips! It will be fun sorting a great picture & finding my words to go with it.

Thank you for another great challenge - this is so much fun.

[jaydens mummy]

Lovely LO and great poem.

Melxx
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[jenni]

i love journalling strips, i use them all the time, great challenge Kerryn and great LO too
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[marg]

Oh Kerryn that is just beautiful!!!!!!
I too love to use journalling strips BUT havent for awhile so bring them back is all I can say!!!!
Gorgeous just gorgeous words!!!!!! LOVE it....
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[virginia]

Love love love journaling strips too. I didn't even think they were 'out of vogue' either, not that I follow trends much.

Thanks Kerryn, this'll be fun

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Wirgie
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[scrapnsew]

Lovely challenge Kerryn.......I like strips as well,,,,,,haven't used them for a while tho.......great opportunity for that photo I've been holding out on...................
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[purplefroggy]

Another great challenge using a much loved, but recently forgotten technique. Gorgeous LO and the sweetest poem. Extra sweet because my Dad is Poppy to his grandchildren too
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Susan

52 PU - 52/52

"Never leave things for tomorrow, for tomorrow never comes"

[nicrus]

Love the strips... and love the poem.

Mmmmmm.... might just have to go and started on this one right away me thinks.
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[~TRACY~]

What an awesome challenge Kerryn Love your layout and your poem is just gorgeous.
I love journaling strips... Most of my journaling is done this way

Thanks Kerryn
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