I decided since I did name this blog "Obsessed with Scrapbooking" that I should show some scrapbooking layouts now and then (LOL!). I made this fun retro masculine layout using the Close to My Heart Cruisin' Workshop on the Go. I loved this paper the first time I saw it because it is so distinctive and fun! Also, it is great to use for those boy/men layouts - it's so hard to find paper for boys over the age of 5.
I whipped out my Cricut Nifty Fifties cartridge for the main elements on the page. I am particularly fond of gas pumps, as I used to be a construction manager for Mobil Oil and I did a lot of gasoline remodels where we put in new pumps and canopies. This retro pump is so fun! Wondering how I got it to cut those teeny tiny letters that say "gas"? Here's a great trick: Set your blade at 4, pressure at 3, and speed at 1. Then, multicut it two times. Works like a charm!
What better than a Route 66 emblem? I love the funky background shapes on the images on Nifty Fifties. Above, you can also see the stamp "Every Mile a Memory" from the Close to My Heart Workshop on the Go kit. I thought it was a fun addition to the journaling box.
These bottle caps are included in the Cruisin' Workshop on the Go Kit - there were a total of 8 included. I smashed them down with a regular hammer since I couldn't find the rubber mallet (which is the real way to do it...). I am impatient sometimes and rush to finish.
The layout was designed using a sketch from Alison Davis, from Scrapbook Generations. She has a whole series of sketch books that I highly recommend. You can find them HERE.
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Thanks for the tip on cutting little letters!! Cute LO, I'm in the "Motor City" area, so anything car related is great!
ReplyDeleteI just love this...thanks for the great ideas.
ReplyDeleteNicely done!!! Thank you for the cutting tip.
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ReplyDeleteNicely done layout!!!!
Thank you for the cutting tip.
Great layout. Thanks for the tip on cutting the tiny letters. Would love to see more layouts.
ReplyDeleteSuper layout. I was having problems with another cartridge in cutting out tiny letters so am going to try your tip! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteOh MY what a fantastic LO takes me back for sure I am a 50's girl and always will be!! I lived GREASE!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome ideas and tips
OOOOOH I have a warm fuzzy feeling after seeing your LO I know it'll stay w/me all day and then some.
YOU ROCKED it 2day girl!!!
Wonderful LO!!! Lee-Ann :)
ReplyDeletewow!This is amazing!Love it!
ReplyDeletegreat layout. Love the paper. Will have to order some as we do travel a lot - that would be perfect. TFS
ReplyDeleteGood one! What memories! When I moved from Calif. to Missouri, we traveled Rte. 66....mostly because that was the only choice. Whoops, really showing my age! LOL
ReplyDeletethanks for posting a layout - i just love your layouts.... i have the nifty fifties cart too but don't use it too often - but have lots of pics that would work with it. just need lots of time. thanks for the hint on cutting the little letters - i will try it.
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This is a really cute layout, Joy! And I never thought to slow the speed down to 1 to cut tiny little letters. I don't have this particular cartridge, but do have one that has itsy bitsy letters, too, and I'll have to try this tip with it!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout! Thanks for the helpful tip.
ReplyDeleteNice layout!Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWish this had been available about 6 years ago when we made the whole trip on 66!!
ReplyDeletethis is adorable and thanks for the cutting tip
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WOWZA this is amazing
ReplyDeleteGreat layout!!! Just love it!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol
I really love this layout!!
ReplyDeleteAmy V
Such a fun layout! I am a layout enthusiast my self and this is gorgeous, love all of the fun details. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your layout! I am a Sketch Support junkie and I just knew that's where you got the sketch! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is GREAT!!! Being military I've had a chance to live right off of route 66!! This give some awesome ideas!!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteI love the new carts...am crazy about fonts and possible Halloween decorations.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE the Nifty Fifties cart! What a great layout!
ReplyDeleteI love the cartridge you are giving away. I have wanted it so much. I love the new Fontopia. it will snazzy up the font, plus you could use that Fpnt as the main design on a card. I agree about the new Halloween cartridge. It makes you think of the Adams family. I love the new cuttlebug embossing folders too. Oh, Your card is fabulous! Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown edwina.brown@live.com
ReplyDeleteLove your two pager!
ReplyDeleteCute LO, tfs!
ReplyDeleteLove the layout. I have a a few photos from last summer on Route 66 that it would be perfect for.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I have that cartridge but haven't used it, now I need to!!
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Fantastic layout!!! Incidentally, Megan at AboveRubiesStudio, uses the Cuttlebug to crush bottle caps. This might be easier for crushing multiples. Unless you really need to vent some frustration!
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