Kristina’s colour inspiration #17
I mentioned yesterday in the post of mum’s colour inspiration card how much I LOVE these colours and I had a blast playing around with them in a 12×12 layout last night. I spent pretty much all evening on it, as the only starting point I used was the colours, whereas usually when I scrapbook I start with a sketch or layout idea as well. So the page evolved over a number of hours, but I thoroughly enjoyed the process and am also very happy with the result…
I started out making the flower using Pick a Petal with the co-ordinating On Board chipboard, stamping the petals onto Whisper White, then glueing them onto the chipboard and sanding the edges. I am demonstrating different uses of the chipboard at my team stamping day tomorrow, so this layout will now be able to serve double duty - as my entry for the colour inspiration and also as a demonstration sample. A Klass Act girls, if you’re seeing this here, you will have a minor case of deja vu tomorrow, but don’t worry I have other unseen samples too 
I have actually done things back to front compared to how I would usually make a layout, as generally I pick the photos, then build everything up based on them, but this time I started with the challenge colours and looked for some pictures that would work. This series of photos are some adorable snaps of my little one and our Ridgeback X, Luke, in the park recently. Happily, Sophie’s top can pretty much pass as Regal Rose, and I just LOVE these photos, so they worked perfectly!
The rest of it kind of just happened as I played. I love making my own flowers with the Pick a Petal set and when I was messing about with the style of the flower I thought about having one petal dropping off, like the old “he loves me, he loves me not” ritual of pulling a flower apart to figure out if your true love loves you back! I thought this would work well as a theme, as Luke and Sophie have a very sweet relationship! It started out with her being scared to death of him, but now they potter around in the backyard together and she feeds him biscuits through the gap at the bottom of our back door, so he’s delighted with the arrangement! Last week in the park after we had played on the swings, we were headed home and Sophie decided she wasn’t finished playing, so headed back in the direction of the playground. Luke trotted off after her and ran around her in a big arc, kind of rounding her up - SO sweet! So I made sure that the number of petals equated to “he loves me” and made that the title too
For the title, I stamped onto some of the Sage Shadow patterned paper from the Spring Fling pack of DSP using the Jumbo Outline alphabet, then cut them out. The heart is another bit of chipboard covered in Rose Red cardstock, then with a layer of Crystal Effects to make it nice and shiny
I think I will actually add a second page to the layout so that I can add some journalling in, as I’ve kind of run out of space with the oversized flower taking up most of the page! I’d love to record the little details of Luke and Sophie’s friendship for her to read when she’s older
“He Loves Me 12×12 Layout”
Stamps: Pick a Petal, Jumbo Outline Alphabet
Paper: Sage Shadow, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Rose Red Prints DSP, Spring Fling Prints DSP
Ink: Regal Rose, Sage Shadow
Accessories: On Board Chipboard Blossoms & Basics, Trimmings (upcoming Spring Mini!) and Accents, Small Corner Rounder Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Crystal Effects
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Absolutely gorgeous, Saus. The colours are perfect here. I remember you telling me how Lukey “rounded” Sophie up over in the park. It’s all
just lovely to have made a little story of it. xxxx
Just gorgeous Sarah. Beautiful photos and the fallen petal is such a lovely touch. I love how the heart is shiney, you’re just so creative, I love this!!! xxx
Oh Sarah!!!! This is ABSOLUTEY GORGEOUS!! I adore it!!!!
Sarah
xx
Really nice layout Sarah. Love the flower and the falling petal, very cool
That is too cute.
Just KNEW you would come up with something gorgeous for these challenge colours!
WONDERFUL scrap book page….love it!
Your page is wonderful! I love the flower! TFS!
wow sarah! i am so impressed by your layout - the colors really make the pictures pop out - and how perfect that your daughter was wearing one of the colors - the pick a petal concept was just darling - along with the “he loves me” sentiment..beautiful layout!!!!!
I love everything about this page. Really the idea flow is so perfect with the title and the photo subject matter. You also did really well with the color balance with this challenge. I personally couldn’t conjure up something in time.
What a sweet page - I like how you have the daisy missing a petal. Very cute!
Congrats on making the TOP TEN!!!
Sarah, CONGRATULATIONS on making Kristina’s TOP TEN with this scrapbook page! Very deserving! Awesome layout … not overdone … well balanced … photos are the focal point. GREAT job!
I love this layout Sarah! It is gorgeous.
Congrats on making top ten!
Sam
Love, love, love, love, love it Sarah! The title & flower with the petal dropping is just genius. As I was typing this & thinking it has GOT to be top 10, then my google reader showed the round up …..& there you are. Huge congrats & best wishes, Di
…& Hi Nanny Jane - your card was great too. The colours & stamps you chose worked really well together & I really liked the blocking. Nice one. Di
Congrats Sarah on another TOP 10. So very deserved… this page as I said before is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!
Sarah
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Hey…good for you Sarah…top 10. Great stuff!!
Wow Sarah, this is a beautiful layout. You really pulled it all together…design, composition, colors, photos and story! Precious! And congratulations on being chosen one of KW’s top ten this week!
Congrats on making the top 10 Sarah…your layout is just gorgeous!
Top Ten!! Top Ten!! Top Ten!!
Tx
Well deserved Top 10 Sarah… I knew it was a great one and
this proves it.xxxxx
YAY!!! Top Ten again, well done you! This is just so lovely and deserved to be picked. xxx
How absolutely sweet this page is. And so clever! Congrats on your Top 10!
What a pretty page you created ! congrats on being in the top 10 with this!!
This is gorgeous! I love all your stuff!
This is gorgeous, and the colours work so well with the pictures!
Cindy
Congratulations on being Top Ten!
Beautiful page! I’m in awe of what others created - I’m still learning:)
WOW! this is just such an incrdibly gorgeous page!! Way to go and congrats on making it to the Top Ten!
What a beautiful page! Don’t you just love the bond that automatically happens with kiddos and dogs? Congrats on the TOP TEN :o)
AMAZING layout Sarah - you totally deserve the Top 10!!
Congrats Sarah on the top 10 spot! Love your layout!! Just found another top 10 winner (Lindsey) that has shown your layout on her blog as she’s done a CASE of yours. Her work is absolutely gorgeous too.
http://stampwithlinz.blogspot.com/2008/07/lay-out-2.html
This page is Super Cute Sarah!!! i love how you have the dropped petal coming off. Congrats on making top 10 too! Not long now hey….Palm Cove here we come
Love Keesh x
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