Sunday, December 9, 2012

Sisters can be challenging :)

I've been working on this project where I'm scrapping old photos in an 8x8 layout.  The photos have been challenging to work with because they aren't photos that I would normally choose.  But they are photos that I have an emotional attachment too.  I've been using blog sites and sketches for most of these layouts since I find them "difficult" to work with.  I keep reminding myself that sometimes "done is better than perfect".  The layout below was inspired by a couple blogs. At Use Your Stuff Challenge #63 is to create a project using older pictures, using some of the amazing retro themed product lines out there, or just by using old-school stuff in your stash.  Perfect for my ongoing project with older photos!  And the October Afternoon "Make it Merry" line helped provide some retro vibe.  The great ladies at The Paper Mixing Bowl have provided a delicious"recipe" this month for a holiday themed layout.  It's called "Christmas Pudding".  How cute is that? 
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11 comments:

  1. BarbaraDecember 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I love it. I love that adorable banner.
    Thanks for playing along this week on the Use Your Stuff Challenge.

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  2. UnknownDecember 10, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    This is fabulous! I love the way you embellished your page. Thanks for taking the challenge with us on the UYS blog :)

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  3. Drea SleeDecember 11, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Beautiful take on the recipe!!!I love the banner and birds!!! Thanks for playing with us at the Paper Mixing Bowl!

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  4. Meihsia LiuDecember 11, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Wow... Michelle, this layout is awesome! Love the cute banner and beautiful photo... :)

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  5. LisaDecember 13, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Great take on the sketch..beautiful and thanks for playing along this month at The Paper Mixing Bowl!!

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  6. PatDecember 14, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    You pulled the Paper Mixing Bowl elements together beautifully. The retro papers really seem to have done the trick for you with this photograph. I love the photo legend that you incorporated. That's a really clever idea!

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  7. Cathi ONeillDecember 15, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Love your take on the recipe, love the banner and the shadowing of the photo! Thanks for joining us at PMB!!

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  8. CherishedDecember 17, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Great page. The banner and the design are perfect.

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  9. BrensheviaDecember 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    beautiful page, love your take on the recipe, thanks for joining us at PMB!

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  10. UnknownJanuary 3, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Such a gorgeous LO! Love the banner and all the embellisments, and that pic is just too cute <3
    So glad you are joining us at The Paper Mixing Bowl :)

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  11. CathQuillScrapJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Mixing Bowl. Your layout is very pretty.

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