i have a layout share today. it's actually a just-for-fun layout, that was created just-because. i don't seem to have as many of those these days.
i recently received a bunch of new american crafts ribbons. i picked out a few that i wanted to use, and that's honestly how this layout came about. i would say that 7 times out of 10, i am product driven when it comes to scrapping. find some product, then find the photos, then pick a title, and then do the journaling. in that order.
when i adhered the turqouise star ribbon alongside my three photos, i did a little ribbon pleating on the top. i like to use mini glue dots to help adhere the ribbon pleats, and hold them in place. then i pushed the chunky brads through each pleat. i adhered the yellow ribbon, and the brown felt trim next.
these chipboard banner pieces are from bella blvd. i had adhered them to the layout, and added the clear rhinestones in between each pieces. but i felt like that top part of the page needed something. so i trimmed up a piece of yellow pattern paper to fit the space. sort of looks like a sun, right?
these chipboard letters, by making memories, are super old. i painted them with some turqouise paint, and adhered them with pop dots. the letter stickers are from bella blvd. i also used the same paint, and lightly added it to the edges of the clear plastic flowers, using my finger. i adhered them to the layout, using a small glue dot in the center of the flower. the clear rhinestone covers up that glue dot, so you don't see any adhesive through the flower.
it's kind of a nice change, to create a layout, and to be able to share it so quickly. i need to do just-because layouts more often :)
Laura, I just have to tell you that the sun is what totally drew me in to this page. I thought, what a creative use of the banner. Loved reading that it came banner first, sun later! You just never know where your design will take you... a big part of what makes your pages so appealing!
Posted by: Kimberly | May 19, 2011 at 01:49 AM
I was going to say the same thing as Kimberly above me, love the sun as soon as I saw it. I like that you added the little jewels to the banner makes it stand out and the flowers too. This whole layout feels happy and makes me smile. I love that it's just a because layout for you and hope you can do that more often.
Posted by: dawn | May 19, 2011 at 03:00 AM
Love how you made the sun. Im so ready for SUMMER !!!!
Posted by: patty | May 19, 2011 at 06:33 AM
Another great layout Laura! Love, love when you share your process with us! Love the colors too..and well, those 2 adorable faces just can't be beat...(planning for 9th grade here and feeling a little sappy)...oh, they grow TOO fast.
Smiles!
Posted by: Janet | May 19, 2011 at 06:44 AM
I really like that layout!! very eye catching!!!
Posted by: Lori P | May 19, 2011 at 06:58 AM
WOW this is lovely! i just love it!
Posted by: Diana Waite | May 19, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Cute, cute, cute! I absolutely love how YOU can mix old & new product and it all looks fresh and perfect together! :o)
Posted by: wendy sue | May 19, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Love the color choices! The whole layout speaks to me! Thank you for always giving us insight to your creative process... I too find that sometimes I am product driven...
Posted by: lorry | May 19, 2011 at 10:37 AM
this is adorable! i LOVE the color combination and i LOVE those bella letter stickers - such a fun font!
Posted by: Lynn Ghahary | May 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Laura, I love this layout! It's so cute and fun. Love the design. :)
Posted by: Vera Wirianta | May 19, 2011 at 12:44 PM
This is great! Love the folded ribbon & chipboard banners :)
Posted by: Olivia | May 19, 2011 at 02:52 PM
That layout is sooo cute! I have always wondered....Do you find it takes the pleasure out of your hobby when you have to scrap so many layouts for the different manufacturer and design teams you are on?
Posted by: Kim M | May 19, 2011 at 04:16 PM
banner for the sun? So creative!!!! Love! and I love all the painting you did :) Nice that you got to do a layout just for fun!
Posted by: Carla | May 19, 2011 at 06:27 PM
love it! all those products look terrific together- I really love the painted edges on the flowers- matching the letters & so cohesive!!
Posted by: jen shears | May 19, 2011 at 09:15 PM
Lovely layout Laura! your daughters are too cute, love how you folded the ribbon and the banner is great!
Posted by: Laurie | May 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM
LOVE how you used the ribbons & the banner! This is beautiful!!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | May 25, 2011 at 06:40 AM