They Call Me Tatar Salad

  Hi! I created this whimsical scrapbook layout using the new I'll Be Gnome for Christmas release from Brutus Monroe . I snapped a photo of the garden gnome at our family lake house, which is my home away from home, for this layout. I used stamps and cutting dies to build a scene for my page. I didn’t take my design too seriously, which is highlighted by the cheerful gnome hanging upside down from the top edge of the layout. I added die-cut circles from Glitterstock to the background and applied glitter to the gnome noses for a touch of sparkle. I embellished the photo corner with die-cut flowers and leaves to mimic the flowers in the planter bed in the photo. I added a die-cut cloud to the background of the page, that I sprayed and inked with pastel yellows, greens, and golds. I finished the page with some simple stamped sentiments. Many of the items in this release are perfect for everyday crafting, not just Christmas projects! You'll definitely want to click over to the...