i have a layout share today, from the september issue of creating keepsakes.
as seen in the September 2011 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine. copyright creative crafts group. posted with prior permission from the publisher.
for this assignment, i was asked to use a themed collection, to do a non-themed layout. i'm really big on this idea. that just because a collection is geared towards a particular theme, doesn't mean you can't use it for everyday layouts. i decided to use bella blvd's cute pet collection for my layout. now, we don't have pets. you could say, that pets are the reason we don't have pets. alyssa is allergic to them, so it's not something we'll ever have to consider.
when i first created this layout, i debated putting an "X" over the cute little doggie. like saying "no dogs allowed". i'm glad i didn't keep that, since he's too cute to cover up :)
did i ever mention that i bought stock in these doodlebug loopy letter stickers? love them! not usually on their own. but paired with chipboard letters, they're so fun!
i'm desperately trying to get back on track, after coming home from CKC last weekend. i had such a great time, and i'll have to blog about it later. usually, i can swing a day off, when i get back, to sort of re-adjust myself. that didn't work out this time. which means i worked the 2 days before i left for texas, then spent 5 days traveling, teaching, and working my tush off, and then i worked 3 straight days after that. let's just say i arrived home at 10:30pm, on sunday night. and i had daycare kids here by 7:30am on monday morning. including a 5 month old, and a 20 month old that isn't feeling well. i'm SOOOO looking forward to having tomorrow off from the day job :)
Awwwww! This is a VERY familiar sight at our house. :( Sadly, Parker is allergic and has asthma too. And Brady loves dogs and keeps asking for them. It's ROUGH!
Posted by: Ashley N Newell | September 21, 2011 at 04:14 PM
I think you did a great job of putting together that themed, non-themed thing there. Super cute layout.
Posted by: Sweet | September 21, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Great layout! 2 of my kids and my hubby have asthma which is why we have fish for pets much to the disgust of all 3 of my kids who swear they wouldn't be allergic to a dog if it lived here - not happening!! I too am addicted to doodlebug letters and probably have bought what you haven't! lol Enjoy your day off.
Posted by: Brenda | September 21, 2011 at 09:43 PM
I love this laura, the title is perfect!! you are a busy lady, didn't know you had another baby in the house again??? pictures??? enjoy your day off, hope you get some rest.
Posted by: dawn | September 22, 2011 at 02:23 AM
That is such a great way to use that collection. My 3 year old also suffers from allergies and asthma- we are very well acquainted with nebulizers and such.
Posted by: Becky Williams | September 22, 2011 at 05:08 AM
such a cute layout, although I feel sad you can't have a dog, I can't imagine not having my doggie around, hope you can enjoy a day off and get some rest, you are a busy girl!
Posted by: Laurie | September 22, 2011 at 07:00 AM
Love this layout. Sad story, but very nice page! Thanks for inspiring me. :)
Posted by: Megan Hoeppner | September 22, 2011 at 08:22 AM
poor girl :( But this is really cute yet tells her story.i like how you crossed out the "not"!
Posted by: carla | September 22, 2011 at 03:39 PM
So cute Laura! My boys want a dog soooo bad and I am just NOT a dog person! I keep telling them - when you get you own house you can get as many dogs as you want! LOL
Posted by: Sarah Klemish | September 23, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Just love how you thought outside the box for this paper! You, my friend, are a clever, clever lady!
Posted by: Sara Rossi | September 27, 2011 at 06:32 AM