trendy sisters - a layout + a giveaway

i have another layout from the tools & techniques issue of scrapbooking tips & tricks magazine to share with you. this is a favorite of mine :)

as seen in the Tools & Techniques issue of Scrapbooking Tips & Tricks magazine. copyright creative crafts group. posted with prior permission from the publisher.

 
i got to work with some fun new things from stampin up on this layout. the color coach is a new tool to help in the color selection process. "let this coach help you put together custom color schemes to express your unique creativity. whether you want a quick reference of all colors in a collection, a card for every color, or blank cards to record your own color combinations, this swatch book is for you!"

the color combo that i choose to work with was tempting turquoise, old olive, and pumpkin pie.

i wanted to use these photos of the girls that i took at the beginning of the year. they had pulled these outfits together on their own. the same exact thing, just in opposite colors. the dug out sunglasses, bracelets, a necklace, and even fun colored hair pieces. the biggest reaon that i love these photos so much, is because it shows how much fun they can have together when they want too. how well they can get along. and how happy they can be.

 

my lovely ink pads in the coordinating colors for the papers. and the 2 stamps that i choose to use. the woodgrain background stamp is from hero arts, and the polkadot flower petal is from stampin up. there are more flower petals in the set, but i just wanted to use the polkadot one. 

i stamped the flower petal in all three colors, numerous times, onto white cardstock. then cut each one out, leaving a little white border around each. i adhered the first petal, and then just kept layering them around, overlapping the center points just a tad bit. you can barely see it, but i have a turquoise metal rim tag in the flower center. then adhered the polkadot flower, and the button with mini brads in the holes. i created the stem from a doodlebug paper frill, tieing some string around it for a little added interest.

i layered a printed transparency sheet on top of the green cardstock. the transparency has small green leaves going all across it, and added a nice suble touch to the cardstock.

i used the woodgrain background stamp on the orange and turquoise cardstock strips. using the same color ink, gives a nice tone-on-tone look to it. very subtle. then i added some fun ribbons. the orange gingham ribbon is one of my absolute favorites from making memories. the black velvet rick rack, and the turquoise lace trim are both from rusty pickle (no longer in business. sorry).

my generous friends at stampin up, have given me these 2 sets of stamps to give away to two of my lucky blog readers (one for each winner). i have the "vintage voque" set, and the "tiny tags" set. both are clear mount, rubber stamps. if you'd like to have a chance for these, just leave me a comment and i'll randomly draw a winner on friday morning :)

Comments

[dawn]

Hi Laura,

I love this layout, the girls outfits are so cute and fun. They do look like their having fun in the photos, it's a beautiful spot to take pictures at. I would never have been able to pick those colors and make it work with the photos but you did it beauifully. The pictures really pop with all the color around it. Such a cute flower idea. Thanks for sharing.

[Chris R]

Love the layout. You are so creative and I love scraplifting your designs. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

[Donna VanWert]

Great layout. I love the black and white polka dot accent.

Tell your generous friends thanks for a chance to win a giveaway. What is better than SU stamps? Free SU stamps!

[Nikki M]

Love that color combo and it isn't one I would normally use! Thank you for the school album video as well. I have yet to really get into my BH kit and really should. You make it look so easy! Thanks!

[Cindee]

Amazing layout as always!! Love all the colors and attention to detail Ü Had no idea SU! had clear stamps now. I just may have to look into getting some. Cute!

[Laura T.]

Love the layout. I was invited to a Stampin Up party last week and couldn't make it. I do like their clear stamps sets, and that tiny tag set is so cute.

[Lori R]

I just love the layout:) The girls are so cute!
Lori R

[JoannaG]

I love the color book idea. It sounds like it would be super helpful. And thanks for doing such a neat giveaway!

[Monica G]

The color coach is the coolest tool! It makes picking colors so easy. Love that you are doing a giveaway, I so hope you pick me!!!

[Julie Batta]

I always love to visit your blog. Gets my scrapping mojo going all the time. Thanks for the giveaway!!

[Cherri Engle]

Love the colors you chose for this layout. I sometimes have a hard time going out of the box on my color selections. I usually play it safe. This page (and many others of yours) have inspired me to think outside of the 'color-box'. Thanks for the give-a-way opportunity. I would love either of these stamp sets.

[Natalie]

fun layout! now i want to start playing with "unconventional" color combos in my projects (in my clothes, too!- your daughters' outfits are so fun)

thanks for the chance in the giveaway!

[Janet]

It is amazing to see ALL the details up close. The magazine layout did not do it justice..ha! I LOVE ALL THE CLOSE UP DETAILS! And thanks for all the inspiration. Thanks Laura!

[Deneen]

Such fun color's for such fun pictures!

[Tonya]

i love all your layouts, you are so creative!!!!
thanks for the chance to win some great products.

[Ryan Ann]

I <3 the colors in this layout. Thanks for the chance to win! :D

[janna]

awesome giveaway, thanks

[Harriett]

What a great layout! Love the color combo. I am trying to get over my fear of stamping and have started trying to use more stamps on my layouts. I am coveting a woodgrain like you used. The giveaway is so nice. Thanks for the opportunity.

[Carrie]

Love the page and Stampin Up supplies! These are two sets I have had on my list for a while! :) Your blog is great, many pages in my book are scraplifted from you!

[Rhadonda]

What a cool layout. Love the tone on tone. Thanks to you and Stampin Up for the give away.

[Amanda S.]

Love that color combo and another cute layout!! :)

[Gail]

Always looking for new color combos and regularly read your blog.

Thanks!

[Cards4ever]

Great layout. I love the colors.

[Meghann]

I love Stampin' Up! products. They're the reason I got into scrapbooking/cardmaking. Great layout, Laura, and thanks for the giveaway!

[christy harris]

This was my favorite layout in that issue, great job! And thanks for the giveaway!!!