If it takes 3 hours to complete a one photo layout, then depending on the number of photos you take and would like to scrap, it could take forever to scrap them all. Just a thought. (smile) Well, you have to start somewhere, and scrapbooking is such a therapeutic thing to do on your day off.
This layout was made mostly with product from Crate Paper’s newest collections, Random & Farmhouse. There are a few things I’m loving about these two collections. The rich and intense colors for a start. I’ve taken a real liking to using some of their less busy patterns as my layout base.Like this black and white chevron stripe print. The design is stylish, yet unobtrusive and leaves room to add bold color and embellishments. Also, pattern like this is neutral and yet lends character without taking focus away from your photo.
Although this looks like a photo of an ancient village, it is in fact an excerpt from acres of fabricated, fairy tale land. This whole property was built from scratch to resemble an ancient lanai kingdom, with all the splendor of a bygone era. As I walked past buildings resembling palaces through exquisite landscaping, horse drawn carriages and all, I couldn’t believe that I was truly in this place that I dreamed of visiting for 5 years. I took hundreds of pictures, not wanting to miss a single detail and I’m so glad I did, now and then going through the photos to once again behold the beauty of this magnificent place. (happy sigh)
I’m also loving all the chipboard accents from these two collections. From the interestingly shaped banners, to the sweet little index tab on the side of the photo and the roomy frame. Try using a frame for your title instead of your photo for an interesting change. I mixed alpha stickers from both collections for my title, and I’m thinking , maybe I should get some more.
My favourite quote is "art helps me breathe!". I love creating, decorating and beautiful things. Right now inclined towards vintage...