LIFESTYLE // Scrapbook Update # 2

Monday, 27 July 2015

Hey!
As I sit here typing I can say that my scrapbook is officially finished! There a few titles I need to write in and dates I need to confirm but other than that - IT IS COMPLETE. I am so proud of myself that I have actually finished this scrapbook. To be honest, I have never finished one in my life and it makes me think the money spent is completely worth it. I have taken photos of a few of my fave spreads and pages and will share them in probably one other post. Like I have said in earlier posts (e.g. here and here) I am no scrapbooking goddess. I am just a girl who spent a fortune on photos and fancy papers who wants to document her time with a little bit more personality than Facebook gives.

Anyway, let's go!


For my Hawaii pages I purchased some new papers from Hello Little Magpie with a multitude of Hawaiian-esque prints. I mixed them with a few of my Heidi Swapp papers (from TKMaxx but also available from HLM) and some super cheap papers from the range. If you didn't already know, I'm not fantastic at layouts. I honestly just stick photos and backgrounds where I like. I won't lie to you, the A5 size papers are my fave for an 8x8 scrapbook. They can give so many different looks!


Along with plenty of pretty papers, I also picked up a sampler of Project Life cards because I love actually journalling in my scrapbooks and they are a fab way to do so with some colour. Using just the cards I have found very simple ways to get nice layouts. Even if you don't do a PL scrapbook I would 100% recommend getting the cards - especially within a sampler pack. I think they cost me £4 for 50 cards!


As you can see, more Hawaiian papers and plenty of palm trees. The pink pineapple spread is one of my faves because that paper is just amazing (and it may or may not be my phone wallpaper right now). It's one of my simpler spreads but I love, love, love it.


Can you tell I love that floral paper? I used it all up but it is so pretty! I feel like my typography is improving a little bit and I'm getting a little more creative with my layouts although I want to add more and more layers to them. It took me so long to figure out that I can totally do asymmetric backgrounds and the first one actually occurred because I accidentally cut the paper wrong. Happy accident or what?

Well that was the second instalment of my scrapbook update! There will be one more post coming up soon so keep your eyes peeled!

Have you started a scrapbook recently? What are your favourite items to use? Let me know!
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26 comments :

  1. Megan @ Lazy Thoughts27 July 2015 at 09:51

    This looks so good! Love the papers and the way you've done the photos. I'd never thought of using Project Life cards in a traditional scrapbook, so I'll definitely have to give that a go!

    Megan // Lazy Thoughts

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    1. Broomfie_27 July 2015 at 20:29

      Thank you so much! I saw the samplers and just bought one. I'm so glad I did!

      :)

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  2. Rebecca27 July 2015 at 11:21

    I love the brown paper in your scrapbook - for some reason it gives everything a proper 'scrappy' feel! You've done amazingly - it's so great to look back on your layouts and smile at the memories and also at your creativity. Lovely post once again! :)
    Rebecca | The Two Twenty Somethings
    Xx

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    1. Broomfie_27 July 2015 at 20:30

      It does give it a more 'scrappy' feel doesn't it? Thank you so much! It really means a lot!

      :)

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  3. The Emerald Dove27 July 2015 at 12:51

    Wow! It looks amazing! You did such a great job with it and it is a really nice way to remember your travels.
    Also I'm loving that 99 Problems postcard, haha. :)
    theemeralddove21.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Broomfie_27 July 2015 at 20:31

      Thank you so much! It's a fabulous post card isn't it? I originally got it for my wall but thought it suited the page too much!

      :)

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  4. Anonymous27 July 2015 at 17:58

    this is such a lovely idea, I love it! x
    ohjustalice.blogspot.com

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  5. **Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ Ditsy Sprinkles Ƹ̴Ӂ̴Ʒ**27 July 2015 at 19:17

    I love how this turned out, it's so pretty! :) x

    http://ditsysprinkles.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. V27 July 2015 at 21:04

    Aahh what a beautiful keepsake, so personal and nicely done!

    www.atinymew.com xx

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  7. Amie Cadwallader28 July 2015 at 10:58

    I love that scrapbook, it's absolutely fabulous! I can't explain how much fun scrapbooks are!

    Love, Amie <3
    thecurvaceousvegan.com

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    1. Broomfie_28 July 2015 at 18:03

      Thank you so much! It's so fun doing a scrapbook - I agree!

      :)

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  8. Unknown28 July 2015 at 12:12

    I made one when I was in senior year! I actually like scrapbooking because it pours out the creativity in you and it's one way to keep memories! :) I did use a lot of floral backgrounds, cut colorful papers in geometric shapes, and even use glue gun as a design. Ahh, thinking about it makes me want to make another one! Hehe heez. Anyway yours are very lovely and I like that you write something on them.

    xo, J | La Petite Fawn Blog

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    1. Broomfie_28 July 2015 at 18:04

      It's so much fun! I cannot wait to move onto my next one but I think I'm going to work with a different format - maybe Smash or PL!

      Rachael at broomfie.blogspot.com

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  9. Caramella28 July 2015 at 14:58

    Beautiful scrapbook! Yes, the floral paper is pretty indeed!

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  10. Milly28 July 2015 at 15:17

    I love this! The paper you've chosen is perfect for the Hawaii pages, I can't wait to get started on mine now! :)

    Milly // Mini Adventures

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    1. Broomfie_28 July 2015 at 19:36

      I'd love to see some updates once you get started!

      :)

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  11. Anonymous28 July 2015 at 21:21

    This is so lovely! You've done an amazing job and your gorgeous book is going to be such a nice way of looking back at fond memories! x

    The Belle Narrative

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  12. Henna X.28 July 2015 at 22:02

    It looks super cute, love the photos and everything :) I started a scarpbook a long time ago but I'm not sure if I'll ever finish it, haha.

    http://hennaxstreetstyle.blogspot.com

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  13. Cate // 35mminstyle.com29 July 2015 at 08:21

    the scrapbook looks fabulous!! i'm saving lots of photos to start one, and yours is giving me lots of inspiration<3

    xx from Italy
    Cate ღ kate/idoscope | youtube

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  14. Laura Blake29 July 2015 at 19:02

    Ahh, I just love scrapbooks. I have made a few over the years and never actually finished them, although I have just started a new one for 2015, hopefully I'll complete this one! It's lovely to see somebody elses and gather inspiration, I love creativity :) xx

    Laura | elelibee

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  15. Hannah30 July 2015 at 07:14

    This looks fantastic! Having a scrapbook you've made is so special - you can always look back at it and remember your memories. I have one from my first year of uni which is cool! Its nowhere near as creative as yours though, so pretty...

    Suitcase and Sandals Blog XX

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  16. Melissa Knott31 July 2015 at 19:26

    I love scrapbooks so this was so interesting to look at! I really like the layout of the pages and how you used a brown paper sketchbook!

    Melissa xxx
    melissaknottstyle.blogspot.co.uk

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Thank you so much for commenting! I appreciate every single one of them and will get back to them as soon as I can :)

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