I have been finding so many fun blogs on the internet, usually as links off of the blogs that are on my website. I discovered two this week that I really like, and they both go right along with layouts I was already planning to do! The first on is called Scrap that Poetry. The site uses poetry as inspiration for layouts, an idea that I love! They are doing a pre-Valentine's blog hop this weekend and the poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, "How do I Love Thee" is the theme poem. I knew I wanted to do layout with some of the pictures Ryan took of Bailey and I last week and I had a layout in mind but no title. In the poem there is a line that says, "I love thee...with childhood's faith" which I really liked. Here is my handy post-it sketch of my layout.
And here is my finished LO. I planned to use 3 pictures on the layout, but they didn't fit so I cropped the smaller one down and used it as an accent point. Her face is really the best part of the picture anyway. Also, I finished this late last night and in my sleepy state I printed "with childlike faith" instead of "childhood's faith" but I don't have another tag that I like as much so I can't redo it. I am frustrated with myself about that, but I guess they are essentially the same.
I used a combination of stuff from different kits that I have gotten recently. I planned to do red and black because of the black and white photos, but I didn't have paper that I really like, plus I wanted that scallop on the side and there are no black die cuts at my house. The papers and tag are from the Pink Paislee Eternal Love collection which I didn't really like at first glance, but obviously it grew on me. The other embellishments are from different Paper Posies kits. I love having all of these goodies to play with!
I like the blue felt circle-it matches and it is a good eye catching focal point. The brown ribbon is recycled from a package of Prima flowers-I even have some left over!
What projects are you working on this weekend?
This is just precious!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely fabulous!!! I am so glad you found my blog! Thanks for playing along with us. We have another challenge going on right now too!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna! What a beautiful layout! I love that you plan it out on a sticky note! I plan mine to and even print out graph paper (pretty crazy, huh?) Great job with the layering and patterned paper! Thanks for playing with us at Practical Scrappers :)
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet photos. Love how the layout came together.
ReplyDeleteThis layout is beautiful. You did a fantastic job with the papers and the poem. Thanks for playing with us at Practical Scrappers.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Kim xXx
Gorgeous colors and such sweet pictures. Thanks for playing at Practical Scrappers!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layout. I love it! I have just recently found Scrap That Poetry as well, and while I haven't tried one of their challenges yet, I absolutely LOVE the concept and seeing everyone's work!
ReplyDeleteGlad I stumbled on your blog! :)
Lovely layout and great pictures
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in at MCFC
Jackie x
Hey there,
ReplyDeleteOk, so that's one of the most beautiful pages I've seen!! I love it! Thank you for joining my surprise party today. I fixed the code for my party button so be sure to swing by and grab one for your post :)
happy crafting,
Linda