Japan Odds & Ends

And just like that, I'm done!! Well...not just like that but less than a month after my trip, I actually documented the whole thing! Well...not the whole thing but darn near close to it!

I decided to tie up some loose ends by making a pocket page using divided page protectors. I thought it would be the perfect way to use some of the photos I loved, that just didn't merit an entire layout.

I used a a 6x6 paper pad, some paper scraps, washi tape and a plethora of Studio Calico stamps. For my first real stab at doing this kind of layout, I more or less happy with how it came out. (Definitely loving the first page more than the 2nd...)

I also wanted to share my Summer of 69 wrap up, since I primarily used this kit for Japan layouts. I made 10 layouts with it and the Five & Dime add-on. Not too shabby =)

Oh, and since I primarily used instagram to document this trip, I thought I'd share my user name for you to find me over there. Username is jamieleija. Come follow me!

cheers & besos,

Tokyo Takeout

Japan! It's done. In the can. All scrapbooked and in my album complete. But it's going to take me a bit to share the rest of the pages. 

I'm a planner you see. I devised a whole blog plan for September. Introducing a few new series posts, issuing challenges, hosting a blog hop later this month, and launching a bit of a venture in a few weeks time. All of which be leading up to my 400th post!

Be sure to keep checking back for all the fun and surprises I have in store for my little corner of the interweb.

Now on to the pages!

I made a quick 8 1/2 x 11 page featuring all of my snapshots from Asakusa, a traditional pagoda in Tokyo. I tried to find the best configuration to include all of these shots on one page, and lining them down one side of the layout was the best way to go. Matt pointed out that it was vaguely reminiscent of the eaves from the pagoda. Which of course I totally meant to do ;)

Don't adjust your screen folks, the photos are really that blue! It was a blue and starry night, that night in Tokyo. And hanging out on the blue deck of the Tokyo Tower only added to it.

I made this page with Studio Calico's Hey Day. I snapped up the whole collection very cheaply from Stop and Scrap a few weeks back. I liked how blue the photos looked, contrasted with the yellow. It's a little out there but I'm ok with that.

Happy Saturday folks!! 

cheers & besos,

Blessed

Another Summer of 69 layout. Another Pinterest inspiration project.

I like it and I don't like. For now, I'll live with it.

cheers & besos,