It was a generous offer of Cathy Zielske's when she opened her new classes website - to give those who'd taken her 10 Tips for Type class over at Big Picture Scrapbooking the chance to do the revamped version for free. And you'll know that Clean and Simple is definitely my kind of scrapbooking! So inbetween outpatient trips to the hospital with Dad these last ten days, I've been a-dabbling ...
It has felt very re-energising ... And good to be reminded how to do a lot with a little, and how a little type tweak can change the look a lot. I thoroughly recommend the class. (No money or goods-in-kind has changed hands!). Apologies for the brevity of this post - our treks to the city mean rising at 5.00 a.m. for the next few days and although beauty sleep is a bit much to hope for in my decade, a smidgen of early shut-eye is a must :).
Love the layout with the MOST clever title idea ever!!
Posted by: barbara | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 06:45 AM
Beautiful layout, love the colours. CAS does indeed suit you. Hope you have some shut-eye soon. P xx
Posted by: Paul | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 08:19 AM
Gorgeous! You do clean and simple so well.
Posted by: Michele | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 09:26 AM
I do love your clean and simple style and it works so well with your stunning photos xxx
Posted by: furrypig | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 10:27 AM
Goodness that takes me back - I used to climb here there and everywhere. I completely understand his desire to try out all his new shapes and challenges!
Posted by: Julie Kirk | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 11:24 AM
Definitely my style; love everything about it! Thinking of you and your dad & hoping that the trips are not an indication of anything too serious. Somehow I missed that announcement at Cathy Z's; I'm not sure I can find the old class now or not!
Posted by: Karen | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 12:22 PM
A brilliant example of how the right font and some lovely images have no need of extra adornment to make a great page. Thank you for your kind words on my Monday post :-)
Posted by: Fiona@StaringattheSea | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 02:28 PM
Oh how lovely!
I hope you are finding time to put your feet up for ten minutes during the day even if a nap is out of the question..
Posted by: Sian | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 05:29 PM
So beautiful and typical of your lovely style. Hope you manage to catch up on some sleep very soon x
Posted by: Debs14 | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 07:28 PM
Fab photos, and your layout add to the sum of the pieces. Saying a little prayer for your Dad. Take care!
Posted by: Susanne | Wednesday, 07 October 2015 at 09:13 PM
Wonderful page....and such a great title.
Posted by: Jacky S | Thursday, 08 October 2015 at 03:26 PM
Fantastic layout and I especially like the title and journaling. Cathy Z is certainly a generous scrapper & teacher, so what a great way to dabble at the early rising hour. At 5am I would barely know my own name.
Posted by: Mary-Lou | Thursday, 08 October 2015 at 05:36 PM
Oh this is gorgeous. I was tempted by CZ's class but knew I didn't have time. Glad to see you're making time!
Posted by: Missus Wookie | Thursday, 08 October 2015 at 08:48 PM
You know, I love your consistency here. I find myself inspired by that. I want to be more consistent myself. I miss my bloggy friends. Thank you. Be well, friend.
Posted by: Relyn | Friday, 09 October 2015 at 12:05 PM
OH, I hope your Dad is doing ok! This is such a great page & so you - glad you've found some time to create & utilize those class materials.
Posted by: Melissa Gross | Sunday, 11 October 2015 at 02:24 AM
Love everything about this especially the dazzling stip of stripes across the bottom. And the very cute photos of course, I hope the hospital visits go well and you manage some of that shut eye x
Posted by: Julia | Sunday, 11 October 2015 at 06:03 PM
I love the layout and as always your journaling, such a handsome boy. Hope things are okay with your dad, will read back to see what I have missed during my lengthy blog hiatus.
Posted by: Beverly | Tuesday, 13 October 2015 at 11:41 AM
Great job with the page! I also got the free access to this class. I now have 3 classes lined up on the CZ website that I need to make time to play with!
Posted by: Cheri | Tuesday, 13 October 2015 at 07:36 PM
Great layout and I love the title!
Posted by: Becky | Tuesday, 13 October 2015 at 09:38 PM
Ahh, so you're taking it too! Your layout looks great. It's amazing isn't it what just a little change to type can do. I hadn't taken the class before but I got in with the discount she was offering. Like you I'm a big fan of clean & simple and Cathy. Now talking about all that I should go get on and get lesson #2 done. :)
Posted by: Gail | Saturday, 17 October 2015 at 12:56 PM
The pole dance makes me laugh. I love this page!
Posted by: Relyn | Wednesday, 21 October 2015 at 02:55 PM
Hello, dear Alexa. I have just had a lovely catch up on your blog. You have such a way with fonts and I love your latest layout! I'm happy to announce that you are the winner of one of my mandala kits. :o) I'll put it in the mail for you at the beginning of next week. Congrats! xo
Posted by: Deb @ PaperTurtle | Thursday, 22 October 2015 at 05:03 PM
In my next life, I will make great layouts just like Alexa! A wonderful page and the photos are priceless. Lots of precious memories included there.
As previous posters have stated, I trust your trips for health care services for your dad are not too taxing on all accounts. My thoughts are with you. Rest up!
Posted by: Honore | Saturday, 24 October 2015 at 02:06 PM