Hi SOC ladies! I am excited to share my first two-page layout of 2015: my family 's trip to Houston in honor of my God-sister's graduation from her Master's program a few years ago. It was one of the last trips we took with my parents before my mom passed away, and I recently got the urge to start documenting our travels together.
I chose my 11" x 14" Smash Book for this layout. The biggest challenge was pulling the different colors together, so I used very plain background papers and focused on 3 key colors: pink to match baby girl's headband and blue and green to compliment the graduate's dress.
We had an amazing weekend celebrating my God-sister's accomplishment, from the ceremony to her wonderfully planned party. Everyone, from the grown-ups to the kids laughed and danced their hearts out! It was a great weekend that brought her loved ones together to wish her well.
I always like to add customized accents to my projects. This time I played around with inking and stamping canvas butterfly shapes to top off the pages.
I always like to add customized accents to my projects. This time I played around with inking and stamping canvas butterfly shapes to top off the pages.
Thanks for letting me share a bit of my memorable trip with you!
Supplies used: Patterned paper by Heidi Swap and Close to my Heart; Paper flowers and pom pom trim by Recollections, Stamp by Unity Stamp Co; Smash Book by K & Company.
Thanks for dropping by!
Hugs,
Kimberly
Thanks for dropping by!
Hugs,
Kimberly
Kimberly, Love the butterfly's and the Family photos. Interesting how you tied in the colors. After reading what you focused on, I looked and the technique was perfect. Also loved the pompoms....... TFS
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you for the feedback Roberta!
DeleteThis is a wonderful LO. Great job on all parts of it
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking a peek Naudja!
DeleteBeautiful layout! I love all of the layering.
ReplyDeleteI love layering! Glad you liked the layout.
DeleteKimberly: I love your canvas butterflies! What caught my attention was the pink chevron bag with all the mementos spilling out. Thank you for sharing your glorious memories. -DK
ReplyDeleteDK, my daughter suggested I "write" on the butterflies, so I thought stamping would look good.
DeleteKimberly: I just got a good idea from you. My Mom has Alzheimer's and we used to take a lot of trips together. I have a SMASH book I haven't used for 2 years that I can document our travels together. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteBoumaz, if I inspire just one person with my work, then, I did what I set out to do. Can't wait to see what you create!
DeleteGreat job with this, love the fun pics and cute embellies...but the great memories are what count the most, keep documenting :}
ReplyDeleteYes, so glad I have made more time for documenting personal memories!
DeleteVery nice. I like how you used the glassine bag.
ReplyDeleteThat glassine bag was a gift from another scrappy friend...it worked out well for this.
DeleteAnd what a pretty layout it is!!!!
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