Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Scrapbooking Memories Update

Well I've been a bit under the pump lately and haven't updated layouts I've had published in mags for a while. At last I've got a bit of spare time so here are a few now. These are from Scrapbooking Memories Vol 14, no 6.


I had a bit of fun with this one. I used small sticks that I collected on one of my walks to create the twiggy effect. I interlaced them with string and sprays of small flowers. The photo is so rustic and I wanted something to complement it.

I also added a bit of hidden journaling. The journaling isn't personal but I didn't want it showing on the layout so I tucked it behind the photo and added a ribbon and tag.


The next layout was in a very different style. I was really shocked when our son grew to the same height as me. For 15 years I've been looking down at him and suddenly I wasn't!

I really wanted the letters in the word"tall" to be tall and the ones that fitted the best were clear acrylic ones. Clear just wasn't going to work on this page though so I painted the back of them with acrylic paint then stamped on the paint when it was dry. I then outlined the letters with a blue Sharpie pen. The background paper is actually a soft gift wrap paper with a handmade feel.

Note - my son is now 2 inches taller than me. My husband I both look up to talk to him now!

Enjoy your day!

Heather
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  1. Lizzy Hill17 October 2012 at 22:47

    Hey Heather - quick hello from the EXPENSIVE internet on the ship...only bad thing & the fact all the fabbo food has given me the trots!!! LOVED Santorini---how WEIRD tho that you just scrapped it???!!! Now we're in Cannekele, Turkey...almost finished the 1st 2 weeks, then off around the Black Sea...pining for my scrap room & to get back to blogging, I must say!!! But having fun, of course - despite the constant loo trips!!! I've gone through a 4 gig card already....YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE this snap of yours, too....v rustic indeed..take care...I'll be back in November!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Ella Swan17 October 2012 at 22:55

    Just loved that second layout Heather - I have just the same issue - such a shock to discover that my YOUNGEST son is now TALLER than me!! LOVE the first layout too - those sticks look great!! Congrats on the pubs!!

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  3. Lizzyc17 October 2012 at 23:01

    Hi Heather, these are great! I love all the texture in the first layout and the second one made me smile.. that is the dilemma of every mum of a teenage boy.. they grow overnight I am sure!! fabulous memories!!

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  4. Gwen Wruck17 October 2012 at 23:13

    ohh Heather, I love both of these, can't go past that photo in the 2nd one though, I'm sure I'll be there soon enough!!! What a FAB idea with the twigs, much cheaper than Prima and I love how you have distressed that card...it's on my to do list!

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  5. KateP17 October 2012 at 23:14

    Love these great layouts! Well done! I am having the same dilemma with my 12 year old daughter lol! Kepp up the great work - love ssing your work in print x

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  6. Marelize18 October 2012 at 00:59

    Gorgeous layouts Heather! Lol! I remember the same thing happening to me with my son. I'm quite tall myself and remember the day (like it was yesterday) when we all realised that he was taller than me. He loved it.
    I love how you've used the twigs on your first layout with that stunning photo. :)

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  7. Sarah18 October 2012 at 10:10

    Such cool LOs heather - I did a similar one when my first son was as tall as me - now all 3 are way taller!!!!. I loved your first one when I saw it in SM - it is so unusual and beautiful!

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  8. Cindy Gay18 October 2012 at 10:41

    I love them both. Taller than me is just great. I made a similar one once of my youngest taking the picture looking up (it was about his shoes). So fun you collected sticks on your walk and used them on your layout. Bob always calls such collections "PSM" for Potential Scrapbooking Material. Always nice to hear from you Heather!

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  9. Danielle19 October 2012 at 00:34

    Love that project with the twigs, very creative!
    Fun photo on your layout :-)

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  10. Dani Cristina21 October 2012 at 02:34

    Really wonderful your job.
    The first picture is amazing, I loved it.
    :)

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  11. Chantal Vandenberg22 October 2012 at 14:48

    I remember these! I love them both so much! I always love your work in the mags - they are awesome!!!

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  12. FiKenward28 October 2012 at 19:49

    What a beautiful little piece that first one is, love the way you've created the twig, string and tiny flower spray very creative and great 2nd layout as well, wish I had thought of doing that with my son, maybe I still can since he seems to still be growing.

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