It's been a while since I've had a layout share from CK. Or a giveaway. I finally have something to share and to give away, now that the Creating Keepsakes September/October 2012 issue is out.
I created this layout for the "Fast Pages" column, meaning that the layouts can be created in 45 minutes or less. I worked on this assignment shortly after Winter CHA, when I had just gotten a hold of the new Dear Lizzy Neapolitan collection, and a bunch of the new My Mind's Eye collections. I really loved how the two went together so nicely.
I chose to scrap these photos of Sarah that I took on her 10th birthday, which was 3 years ago. I really loved the wood paper and how it looked with the other sherbet-ey papers against it, so I used that as the main part of my background paper.
The Dear Lizzy paper with the little polaroid frames on it was a favorite of mine, so I cut several of the frames to use on the layout. I distressed the edges of all my papers and polaroid frames to add texture, and adhered some of the photos and frames with pop dots for dimension.
The title was from the My Mind's Eye collection. I simply added a few torn pieces of washi tape on either side of the die cut title, along with a staple to secure it to the layout. That brown ribbon is super old, and I believe it's from American Crafts.
Creating Keepsakes has generously given me a copy of the September/October issue to give away to one of my lucky blog readers. Just leave me a comment to be entered in the random drawing. I will announce a winner on Saturday!
Laura, another great layout. Seriously, you are inspring me SO much this month. Holy brown cow. You are right-thsese 2 collections go very well together and I love, love how you did the title. I haven't placed too many titles in the lower corner, but gonna give it a try soon.
And put me into that drawing. Nothing beats a tall glass of ice tea and a good magazine to read!
Posted by: Janet | August 15, 2012 at 05:34 AM
wonderful layout Laura, very inspiring, thanks for the chance to win a copy of CK!
Posted by: Lindsey | August 15, 2012 at 05:58 AM
Laura, I always love seeing your pages, they are so well designed and fun! Thanks.
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | August 15, 2012 at 10:42 AM
OH MY OH MY! This LO is amazing--LOVE the papers and I LOVE the double washi tape!! FUN!
THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Sav O'G | August 15, 2012 at 02:43 PM
love the layout! Great color choices--fun pictures of ms. sarah! Thanks for the heads up on the app! Might have to read it on hubby's ipad! :)
Posted by: Diana Waite | August 15, 2012 at 04:49 PM
This layout totally stood out to me in the magazine-love the soft colors against the wood! And don't count me for the giveaway-I already have one :)
Posted by: Michelle Price | August 15, 2012 at 07:10 PM
Love the sweet softness of your layout. And to think it can be done in 45 minutes is amazing. Even lifting yours exactly would take me at least two hours. :)))
Posted by: SandraA | August 16, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Such a fun layout. Love the combination of colors!
Posted by: Pat | August 16, 2012 at 09:04 AM
I LOVE it! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | August 16, 2012 at 03:46 PM
I love this layout!
Posted by: Stephanie | August 16, 2012 at 09:59 PM
This is a super cute layout. I especially love the Polaroids ; )
Posted by: Keirstan | August 16, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Laura,
Thanks for the chance to win, love your work!
Posted by: Marcie L | August 17, 2012 at 07:43 AM
Beautiful layout! I love how you used the polaroids!
Posted by: Marsha F | August 17, 2012 at 09:35 AM
Love your layout! wow! wish i could do a layout that great in 45 minutes! i will have to try!
Posted by: Victoria in OHio | August 17, 2012 at 08:49 PM
Girl! This Layout is to die for!I love what you did with that wood background! I must pin and lift this ASAP!
Posted by: Carla | August 21, 2012 at 07:05 PM