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

[Sara Rossi]

Love hearing the details I missed in the magazine! I didn't see the woodgrain stamping the 1st time. I really like how that looks! (please don't include me for the giveaway...just showing my love) ;)

[Jodie]

I love Stampin' Up Stuff, am I too far away to enter? I love the colours you have put together. Jodie

[Kimberly]

Hi Laura,
Another great layout.... AS ALWAYS!!! Your blog is always the first one I read! I just love your personality and your style! Thanks for sharing so much with us!

[Jackie]

Very Cool page (as always, love your style). Those stamps would be very cool to have in my stash. Thanks for the chance.

[Madelaine]

Hello!! Cute layout! Have girls of my own & been getting lots of layout ideas from you :)
Thanks!!
Madelaine

[pamela]

What a lovely layout. The stampin up products are amazing.

[Kelsyp@shaw.ca]

I love the colour combo!!! I feel a new page coming on!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Suzanne]

Your pages are always perfect! Love the design, and the stamping!!!!

[jenn h]

Love that color combo too:)
Great giveaway, I don't own any stamps from Stampin Up but you make them look awesome!!

[Chelsea]

Lovely layout and I just love Stampin Up's products! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Kathy (krolski)]

I love this LO Laura! Love the black and orange - really makes it pop! Cute photos too!

[StephD]

Awesome layout as usual! What cute tiny tags those are too. Thanks for the giveaway!

[Cindy Johnston]

Hi Laura...love the photo shoot photos you posted today!! wow...you are quite the photographer! I just LOVE your work...period! :)

[Christina Heeren]

Beautiful layout, love the colors. Thanks for the great giveaway.

[Vera Wirianta Yates]

Laura, this is such a fun & trendy layout! :) The pages & the girls are so stylish!

[Kathy]

Laura, as always I love your layouts and although I try to steal your ideas, mine never quite come out like yours. Hope to catch a raffle of a Laura Layout in the future. Haven't seen you do that in a age.

[SandyB]

I love the colors you used in that layout!

[Shannon H.]

I could use some new stamps so bad. These are beautiful and so useful!

[Sheri]

I love your layouts. They are always so crisp and I like how you journal alot. You have a beautiful family. Keep up the great work - I check your blog regularly. Thanks.

[jackie]

i want those stamps awesome giveaway. hope am not too late to enter.

[Ginny]

I love the colors on this layout! Perfect together & so appropriate for the girls age.