i had another layout up at kerri bradford studio yesterday. i really should have posted this yesterday, since it fits with the february/valentines/love theme. and now it's march. we can still have some love though, right ;)
this was one of those layouts that i started without photos, or without any idea of what photos i would use. i knew i was making a love themed layout. and i knew i wanted to use the love story collection, from fancy pants. i figured i would go looking for photos at some point. but i ended up pulling these photos of the girls, from years ago, that i had printed out for another layout.
i knew i wanted to use the circle background, from the more background basics kit. my intention was to cover the entire 12x12 page with these. three rows, with four in each row. so i started out cutting twelve circle backgrounds from white cardstock.
on the first run though the silhouette, when i cut the first eight, it turns out i should have changed my blade. i knew it was wearing down a bit, but i figured i could get a bit more use out of it. i spend forever trying to get these off my mat, and all the circles out. that'll teach me to be sure and have a good, sharp blade.
i pulled out my pattern papers, and started trimming an assortment of papers into the same size as my circle background pieces, and rounding the edges. i adhered them all together, and lined them up on a sheet of aqua cardstock.
i had two photos of the girls, that i printed for another layout. they were printed quite a bit larger, but it worked out perfectly to trim them into the same size as my circle background pieces. somewhere along the line, i decided to add the strip across the center of the layout, and only use the circle background pieces along the top and bottom.
i used my title and subtitle, to do double duty for my journaling as well. i like to think i'm pretty good about journaling, but sometimes, i don't have a lot to say. i got my title piece from the smitten kit, and cut it from a text patterned paper and some pink cardstock.
i wanted to keep the rest of the embellishments pretty simple, since there was already a lot going on with the different patterned papers. so i simply cut some hearts, from the XOXO kit, using different patterned papers and cardstock. a single threaded button on each heart and i was done!
Saw it and LOVED it!!
Posted by: Dolly/scrapthat | March 01, 2012 at 05:54 AM
I love how the patterned paper peeks out in between the circle cutouts especially the gingham and little hearts. My new all time favorite Laura!
ana
Posted by: ana roat | March 01, 2012 at 06:34 AM
That looked like it took a lot of time. But it turned out great!
Posted by: Mandy Szeto | March 01, 2012 at 07:46 AM
SO< SO loved this!! Pinned it and loved the possibilities that started to run through my head with the silhouette--thanks for the head's up about the sharp blade--It's AWESOME!!
Posted by: Diana Waite | March 01, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Coolio page! That's the Silhouette cut I used for my 'Crazy About You' card! Great minds think alike! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | March 02, 2012 at 04:27 AM
BEAUTIFUL, fun layout! love it! And yes, we can ALWAYS use layouts about love...
Posted by: Catherine Pooler | March 02, 2012 at 05:41 AM
I love your layouts! :) I got a Silhouette Cameo for Christmas, but haven't had a lot of time to use it or get used to how I use it! haha Your layout with these circle backgrounds is so fun, I think I'll be visiting Keri Bradford's store today. ;)
Posted by: Lisa Beeman | March 02, 2012 at 06:48 AM
OMG, I looooove this layout!!!
Posted by: cathy | March 02, 2012 at 07:02 AM
I love this page, and believe it is one of my favorites now(; I love what you did with the circle backgrounds! So smart!
Posted by: Suzanne Sergi | March 02, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Love this! Now you have me checking out prices for the Silhouette Cameo. *sigh*
Posted by: Sandra A | March 02, 2012 at 09:34 AM
I think this is one of my fave layouts of yours, I love a good grid and this one is really cool, love the papers behind the white papers with the holes, nicely done!!
Posted by: laurie | March 02, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Laura, this layout is gorgeous and so fun! Love those circles. And you should be proud for having such beautiful & smart girls. :)
Posted by: Vera W. Yates | March 07, 2012 at 11:20 AM
omg, I love this!! Pretty and ecclectic title and I love those little circle backgrounds! i need to lift this ;)
Posted by: Carla | March 10, 2012 at 09:06 PM
Laura,this page is fabulous! Love the circle backgrounds!!
Posted by: Lisa Tenney | March 16, 2012 at 03:54 PM
I just LOVE this!! There is so much inspiration on here!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | March 24, 2012 at 06:41 PM