challenge time again! i think it's kind of funny that we always plan these challenges as soon as we finish the previous one. so we give ourselves two weeks. and yet, i think 90% of the time ... both mary and i leave it until the night before. lol! love that we're both procrastinators like that ... helps us understand each other! this time, we have lynn joining us ... a very talented and cool scrapper. and i have to add (after reading her post) ... she did actually invite herself to join our challenge this time. but we're glad she did ... because we both love her work!
for this challenge, we came up with the following.
1. die cuts - could be regular die cuts or from a die cut machine
2. glitter - love the look, but am a little scared of the mess
3. scallops - oh, how i love scallops
4. the color pink - i was in a pinkish mood when we planned this
i didn't start this until last night. like i said, i'm a procrastinator. but i had the idea for the photo already ... and for the large glitter chipboard letters. the rest just sort of came together on it's own ... in a fairly short amount of time. love when that happens. i love the 12x12 scalloped cardstock from bazzill ... i love taking an entire sheet and adhering it to cardstock. and i also grabbed a scalloped border diecut from bazzill to add to the middle of the layout.
when i got to the die cuts requirement ... i took a little bit of time deciding. i was going to make my own die cuts using my slice ... but was being too lazy to get it out (not that it's any work to get out!). i went rummaging through my baskets ... and came across these journaling die cuts. and i didn't even notice this until right this very second ... but those die cuts have scallops too. how cool of a choice was that? even if i had no idea at the time! i just accented the die cuts with some metal grommets and a few pearl accents.
and i did cheat a little on the glitter. i would love to get out my bottles of glitter ... and some glue ... and have at it. but the neat freak in me just couldn't do it. lol! i want so desperately to be a glitterer ... but the mess scares me. so i went with some glitter chipboard letters. best of both worlds, right?
make sure and check out the other amazing layouts the girls have created for this challenge. you can see mary's HERE ... and lynn's HERE.
supplies:
pattern paper - basic grey
scalloped cardstock - bazzill
scalloped border die cut - bazzill
journaling die cuts - making memories
glitter chipboard letters - making memories
grommets - making memories
letter stickers - making memories
pearl accents - michaels
I LOVE this layout Laura! The picture is just so sweet - captures Sarah so perfectly. And I LOVE the combo of the spring green with the pink - so fresh and fun! And the tiny details like the scattered pearl accents ... just perfect!
Posted by: Lynn Ghahary | April 24, 2009 at 08:17 PM
I love, love this LO!! The colors, the picture, and the scallops are so perfect! Love the grommet on there too...need to use mine more!! I will definately have to check out Mary's and Lynn's as well.
Great challenge Laura!
Posted by: Carla | April 24, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Beautiful, the layout and your model! Love how you mixed pink and green, never would have thought of that... {lol}
Posted by: Caryl Hope | April 24, 2009 at 10:36 PM
another beautiful page! love the colors... so fresh :) and i am also scared of glitter! ... I can even bring myself to pull out the glittered die-cuts ;) awesome job!
Posted by: ShellyJ | April 25, 2009 at 05:19 AM
Just perfect!
Posted by: Karen | April 25, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Very very fun page, Laura! I always love seeing these challenge layouts - love all the scallops and the pretty pearls...so feminine! :o)
Posted by: Wendy Sue | April 25, 2009 at 08:22 AM
Love it. So clean and neat. The pearls are a very pretty touch.
Posted by: Laura | April 25, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Laura
I am so going to used this layout. Ever square inch of it. That is if it is ok with you. I have many photos of my daughter doing this grin pose.
Thanks so much for posting these great layouts!!!! Adore your work!!!
Sandi N.
Posted by: Sandi N. | April 25, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Love love this lo - such a cute pic! You inspire me when you do these challenges - I'm commited to do it today!
Posted by: Leslie | April 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM
this is GREAT!! might have to play myself once I get all the half to's out of the way!
Posted by: Diana | April 25, 2009 at 12:36 PM
I always love your color combos Laura! This is a such a soft, sweet layout and I love that photo of Sarah - she's such a cutie! I had no idea that you didn't glitter those letters yourself! I was planning to get my glitter out too, but I used the pre-glittered and some Stickles. Much easier and less messy! LOL! And btw, did you know you can make your own scalloped paper with the Cricut? Just a little FYI, I only just realized this and happy to share the good news! LOL! :)
Posted by: Mary MacAskill | April 25, 2009 at 01:28 PM
P.S. I'm so glad to see you use one of those Bazzill strips - got a whole bunch in the last ST box and I was at a loss as to what in the heck to do with them!
Posted by: Mary MacAskill | April 25, 2009 at 01:32 PM
totally beautiful layout, laura! i love the colors and those sweet, sweet pearls! great use of the die-cuts too!
Posted by: Heather M. | April 25, 2009 at 02:31 PM
Love the layout! Was the picture 4x6?
Great colors and love the pearls!
Posted by: Eileen | April 25, 2009 at 05:38 PM
YAY!!! IT'S FINALLY HERE:)!!!! i have been waiting for this:) this project between you and mary and the guest is something i wait and look forward every month.
your page? LOOOOOOOVE!
Posted by: lovely cee. | April 25, 2009 at 06:07 PM
laura, this layout is so beautiful and so perfect! All these pink layouts make me anxious for a girl someday! LOL! I am always just so inspired by you! Can't wait to try the challenge myself!!!
Posted by: Dani | April 26, 2009 at 09:55 AM
these challenges are a great way to get you scrappin'..even if you do leave it to the last minute LOL!!
great job!
Posted by: Krista Lund | April 26, 2009 at 04:18 PM
love your layout. it is just so clean and simple yet elegant. i am going to have to scraplift this one!!
Posted by: Chris Ross | April 26, 2009 at 07:49 PM
Fabulous layout, Laura! This is a true laura-vegas-style layout...and that is soooo what I love!!!
Posted by: Lisa Howard | April 27, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Laura,
Did you send some MM paparie stuff? I assume it was you(loving it).
Thanks
Nancy Mackey
Posted by: Nancy Mackey | April 27, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Beautiful Layout Laura - i'm pretty scared of glitter too! I've used it a few times - but i DON'T love it - love the look - just not the technique - so i just buy glitter things!!
Posted by: Brenda H | April 27, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Well, my blog reader thing says you've posted 7 posts since my last visit..which I swear I thought was just a few days ago...sigh, maybe one day...I can be as efficent as you...maybe. Love the layouts..as always...
Posted by: Megan | April 28, 2009 at 07:23 AM
LOVE this Laura!! Sarah looks so sweet! The colors are my favorite lately. Love everything about it!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | April 28, 2009 at 08:35 PM
Yeah ... I thought I would love glitter, too. Until the first time I tried to stamp and use it ... complete mess! I decided my project didn't NEED glitter ... so I stick to glitter that's already been applied :)
Beautiful layout! It's gorgeous. Once again, I love all the details :)
Posted by: Jessica | April 29, 2009 at 03:12 PM