i managed to finish this layout. nothing over the top ... and no re-inventing the wheel. just your basic, regular old layout.
kind of crazy how simple it is. and i didn't really have a lot to journal ... so i kept it short and to the point. almost too much so. i feel like i should have added more ... since there was room on that tag. but it's done ... and it's in the book!
i actually picked these papers by a happy accident. i was browsing through smilebox the other day ... remembering some of the books that i designed for the site. and i was looking through all of the making memories books ... guessing what designer made each one. i came across one using the "cheeky" collection. when you go into smilebox, the program will automatically pull in some of your recent photos off your computer. and these photos of haley came up and plopped themselves into the book. i actually thought they went pretty nicely ... so i pulled out the same papers from my stash and put them aside to use. solved all the guesswork that i would have done finding papers. lol!
and i came across this "love" title at the store the other day ... and thought they were cute with all the glitter. it was sitting out ... and sort of matched the papers ... so onto the layout it went. i know, i have such an interesting process sometimes. lol! and there were 2 of them in the pack ... so the other one is going on a card ... to come later.
Adorable! Great Title!
Posted by: Carolyn | November 24, 2008 at 12:05 PM
I love how you tied the two tags together..neat!!
Posted by: Angie | November 24, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Great pictures and layout. Sometimes simple just works best- I like simple. Love that "love" title...so girly and glittery- perfect!
Posted by: Melinda | November 24, 2008 at 02:21 PM
I like when you say simple my brain is saying brilliant! Love this layout and may just have to lift it LOL
Posted by: Deneen | November 24, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Gotta love a GREAT LO that comes together so easily! Love that you scrapped this pic already & so perfectly!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | November 24, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Absolutely CUTE layout - I love it!! :o)
Posted by: wendy sue | November 24, 2008 at 02:45 PM
Ok Laura this is PERFECT just the way it is! I LOVE the title. SHort-and-to-the-point is a good thing sometimes! I love these photos of Haley! OMG she is just the cutest little thing ever! Great scrapping subject, for sure!
Posted by: Lisa D | November 24, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Laura
This is so very cute! I want to use this site and try this out. This would speed things up so much for me. I just love the way you embossed the tags and used the tittle the way you did.
Great Job!!!!
Sandi N.
Posted by: Sandi | November 24, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Hmmmm, I have never heard of smilebox. That patterned paper is perfect for the photos, and don't you just love it when stuff on your desk happens to go with your current project??? Gotta love happy accidents! :)
Posted by: Mary MacAskill | November 24, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Love the pics so much!! And the cheeky collection is one of my MM favs...so cute. Love the journaling and title too!
Posted by: Carla | November 24, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Love the title. Love the LO. Love the pictures!
Posted by: Yvonne | November 24, 2008 at 08:01 PM
I love your layout, especially since I've met your cute subject! And, I love your design methodology, too...I can learn a lot from you!
Posted by: girlsmiths | November 24, 2008 at 09:09 PM
I love this LO Laura! That sparkly "Love" is so stinkin' cute and so is your subject. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heather Ruwe | November 25, 2008 at 05:04 AM
Cute, Laura! And i love the cheeky! You guys have a good time scrapping this weekend- I will be with the inlaws! You and Deneen go to Utah in a few weeks, huh? I can't wait to hear all the fun stuff she gets! Have fun!
Posted by: Marissa | November 25, 2008 at 05:23 AM
Gorgeous LO Laura! The PP and the colours are just beautiful! TFS Kim
Posted by: Kim Fifield | November 25, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Sometimes less is more, perfect! The colours are fab and the pics are gorgeous.
Posted by: Lee Currie | November 25, 2008 at 07:22 AM
Wow you scrapped those pics already - you go girl!! Haley is just the cutest thing and I loved seeing these pics. I'm sure her mom was cracking up - lol!!
Posted by: Leslie | November 25, 2008 at 09:01 AM
You sooo make me want a cuddlebug! LOVE the layout. the photos are so adorable!! And the glittered love it a great touch!!
Posted by: KT | November 25, 2008 at 01:29 PM
these are great colors! and I love the *love* title :)
Posted by: KristaLund | November 25, 2008 at 03:55 PM
that is SOOOOO cute! i love how you tied the tags together!
Posted by: Heather Moll | November 25, 2008 at 05:39 PM
fun colors to match the crazy clothes!
Posted by: Alicia King | November 26, 2008 at 12:17 PM