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Lisa Dickinson

Colorado

raising hell since 1971.

Interests: photography scrapbooking running interior design reading

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A Peek at The Process | Lovely Day

I often get asked about my process for designing a scrapbook page. Do I start with photos or product? Do I use sketches? How do I pick a design framework? And while I rarely follow the same process every time... Continue reading

Posted May 31, 2022 at Gettin' By

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Celebrate Besties | SCT Fall 2021

One of the easiest ways to make a page come together fast is with one big photo! I love giving real estate to special shots, like this one that features Riely and her friends before their sophomore homecoming dance. S... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2022 at Gettin' By

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BSD Cut Files | Heart Wreath

There are so many variations of what I call the "wreath" frame and I always love this type of border for scrapbook pages. The large circle frame provides a perfect space to incorporate your photos, title and journaling - or... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2022 at Gettin' By

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A dog's Life | SCT Winter 2021

If you don't know my go-to page format is a grid design, then are we really friends?! It's a time-tested foundation I've used countless times on my scrapbook pages, because it just always WORKS! In the winter issue of SCT... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2022 at Gettin' By

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daily rituals | SCT Winter 2021

Scrapbooking provides a connection to our past and our history and helps us better understand those that came before us. I would have loved to see a glimpse into my parents and grandparents' daily routines (if only Instagram was around... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2022 at Gettin' By

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SCT Cut Files | Home is Where the Dogs Are

I love a good cut file (and rarely create a layout without one!) and I especially love this free SCT cut file from Paige Evans! This versatile design could be used so many ways - on a housewarming card, as... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2022 at Gettin' By

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Golden Birthday | Scrapbook & Cards Spring 2021

Ah, the birthday layout. I have always had a bit of creative block when it comes to documenting these milestones. Maybe because it's hard to capture everything about the celebration (especially when my kids were younger and the parties were... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2022 at Gettin' By

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Thanks so much Leslie! I’d love to see what you create!

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BSD Cut Files | Diamond Grid

Hello there! I'm excited to share a new cut file in my etsy shop today....but not quite as excited as I am to see the AC repairman so I can quit sweating profusely while sitting at my computer. Ah, summer!... Continue reading

Posted Jun 15, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Spring Fever | SCT Delivered Spring 2021

I'm back today with another layout using the SCT delivered kit, Beautiful Blooms! I've incorporated one of my favorite techniques - a circle frame - using the exclusive floral cut files that come with the kit. They make it easy... Continue reading

Posted May 24, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Spring Fashion | SCT Delivered Spring 2021

The newest SCT delivered kit, Beautiful Blooms, was a welcome sight in my mailbox, with it's happy spring palette and abundance of florals! And I continue to find inspiration in it (since Colorado has decided to make May one of... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2021 at Gettin' By

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BSD Cut Files | Triangle Quilt

Since my past few posts here have been all about the circles, I figured it was time to give other shapes some equal time! So today I'm taking a different angle...the triangle that is! S U P P L I... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Bubble Border Technique

Looking for a simple way to use up some paper scraps and create a super cute layout? How about a bubble border! This easy technique is a great way to draw attention to a photo and I love the fun... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2021 at Gettin' By

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ha! yes! I collect alphabet mugs, and this is one of them :) Thanks for stopping by!

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Snapshots | Inspired by SCT

It’s always a fantastic mail day when SCT magazine arrives in my mailbox and I was so excited to curl up with a big cup of coffee to peruse through the gorgeous pages of the winter issue. There's just something... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Family | Scrapbook & Cards Winter 2020

While I typically work with 4x6 (and smaller) photos on my scrapbook pages, there are some photos that just need to be enlarged! Our annual family photo shoot usually yields some great shots from a professional photographer, and I always... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Count the Ways | Scrapbook & Cards Winter 2020

I'm a self-proclaimed font geek, so when my assignment for the winter issue of SCT involved incorporating numbers in a layout, I may have spent an entire day browsing font libraries to find the perfect bold, curvy type to showcase... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Thanks so much dear!

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BSD Cut Files | Crazy Daisies

It's no secret I can't scrapbook without my trusty die cutter, the Silhouette Cameo, and I rarely create a page without it! When I first started scrapbooking, I used to hand-cut pieces from patterned paper, or trace stencils to cut... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2021 at Gettin' By

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BSD Cut Files | Floral Wreath

One of my favorite techniques for framing one or two photos is a large circle, and I've created these frames from stickers, die cuts, punched patterned papers and more. But since a circle frame is a lot like a wreath,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Scenes from Winter | A modified grid

I've gotten questions about using a grid framework for a layout when your photos are different sizes or orientations - and YES it's totally possible to create a grid with a mix of photos! The layout I'm sharing today is... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Keepin' On The Grid

If you're at all familiar with my scrap style, you know I create LOTS of grid-based layouts. And yes, nine-square grids seem to be especially popular with the voices inside my head. But despite the fact that about every other... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2021 at Gettin' By

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Incorporating Memorabilia (& Decluttering Your Counters!)

Hey there and happy 2021! Tis' the season for organization and de-cluttering, so today I'm sharing layout that will help you do just that! If you have kids in school, you know the amount of paper and projects that come... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2021 at Gettin' By

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December Giveaway #4 | Comfort & Joy

The Christmas countdown is nearing it's end - are you ready?!? I'm spending the day wrapping gifts and am currently getting fueled up for this marathon session by sipping an egg nog latte and perusing my options for Christmas movies... Continue reading

Posted Dec 23, 2020 at Gettin' By

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December Giveaway #3 | Gnome for the Holidays

Happy Friday! Let's kick off the weekend with a holiday layout AND another giveaway, shall we? Today I've got my go-to layout design to share with you and if you've been following for any amount of time, you know that... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2020 at Gettin' By

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