This week, I am going to share two layouts with you. They will be similar yet unique by adding different embellishments. I will also be using the same color schemes; however, different Memory Box 6x6 paper packs! So, grab your papers, stamps, and embellishments, and let's get started!
To start this layout, I first picked my papers by matching them to my photos. If you remember from this post back in March, that is usually how I start a layout. Then I decided to use sewing on both layouts I created for this week. So, I went ahead and did my sewing around the edges of my cardstock and my Memory Box Sweetbay paper. The stitching is nearly impossible to see in this photo on the patterned paper but it's there. :) The Memory Box mango biscotti paper I will use for my title.
Next, I used my Quickutz to cut out my letters for the title with the biscotti paper. I also inked the edges of the letters so that they would show up even more. I just LOVE using biscotti paper for die cuts and letters! If you haven't tried it, you should!
Now, are you wondering what the title Kiwi means? Well, you will see in just a minute. She is going to be the new addition to our family! :) Hold on, and you will get to see our "little precious." To finish my layout, I added lots of embellishments. I did not do any stamping on this particular but for my layout I will share later this week, I did. Anyway, after adding my embellishments, here is how my layout turned out:
Papers: Memory Box Rhubarb Tart, Memory Box mango biscotti CS, Bazzill
Alphas: My Littleshoe Box apples alpha, Quickutz studio alpha
Paints: Making Memories chocolate, Luminarte twinkling H2Os blushing caramel
Stamp Ink: Memento rich cocoa, Memento tangelo
Embellishments: Jenni Bowlin die cut calendar, Basic Grey brads, Maya Road chipboard branch & flower, Prima canvas tag, Jillibean Soup bean seeds (felt flowers) & ribbon, Scenic Route chipboard, Doodlebug flower
Did you guess Kiwi was a bird? :) She is a Caique, and we will get her in September. She has not been weaned yet so we have to wait until then to get her. Isn't she a cutie? Anyway, I hope you liked the layout and that you will try some biscotti papers for your next layout title! Have a great day, and I will see you soon with my second layout.
GORGEOUS LO girl!! What a beautiful bird:) Can't wait to see your next LO-
Posted by: Marcee | 07/21/2009 at 08:21 AM
Patter, I just found this site. YEAH to me.
Posted by: Randi Barrett | 07/21/2009 at 04:12 PM
Welcome Randi! Glad you have found us here at Memory Box! Be sure to check out all fo the blogs. Great, great stuff each week! :)
Posted by: Patter Cross | 07/22/2009 at 03:36 AM
Patter, she is absolutely ADORABLE!!! I LOVE this layout that you created... one of my top favs of yours!! Beautiful colors and design. Can't wait to see more layouts from you!
~Chelsea
Posted by: Chelsea Cook | 07/22/2009 at 10:26 AM
I love your style Patter, colorful, clean and so creative!!!!
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