I have piles of birthday photos that I intend to scrap (wish me luck!), so when I saw that the newest challenge at Whimsical Wednesday is to create a birthday layout which includes some type of embossing, I jumped at the chance to reduce my photo inventory. :-) And since this girl can do nothing without direction, I based my layout on Diane's take-out box challenge at Capadia Designs. If you haven't been to Diane's blog, you ought to click right over....her blog is like a treasure chest, just full of goodies! Go check out what she found on her take-out box...so clever! :-)
The photos I scrapped are from my middle son's 9th birthday parties last September. I chose the predominant colors based on his favorite color (orange), his shirt (royal blue) and the football-shaped cake (brown). The "It's a Party" word art is from Birthday Bash as is the birthday cake, which I stamped with a cute Peachy Keen face. I added the number 9 (also from Birthday Bash) to the hat, a bit of glitter to the flame on the candle, and a few birthday-themed metal brads for texture. The Swiss Dots folder was used for embossing the cake, the hat and the gift. The die cuts are popped up for some dimension. What do you think?
Recipe
"It's a Party" word art, cake and number "9" cut from Birthday Bash
Circle cut from George & Basic Shapes
Patterned paper - My Mind's Eye everyday tango
All cardstock - Recollections
Peachy Keen 'Wide Eyed Kids' face stamp
Cuttlebug 'swiss dots' embossing folder
metal brads from stash, source unknown
EK Success dimensionals
White Gelly Roll pen, Creative Memories marker for stitching/doodling
Orange peel Stickles
I'm entering this scrapbook page into 2 challenges:
Capadia Designs: "Take Out Box" Inspiration Challenge - Use the pattern found on Diane's take out box as design inspiration for a project.
Whimsical Wednesday: Happy Birthday Challenge - Create a birthday layout and include some type of embossing.
Enjoy the day!
~Sharon C.
16 comments:
What a bright and colorful page! The little face on the cake made me smile and I like the journaling right next to the photos - what fun to have two parties! The embossing and pen stitching you added to the title really make it pop! Thanks for the nice compliment on my blog and for playing along with the challenge.
Great take on Diane's take out box challenge. So bright and lively.
Myrna
It's perfect!!! Love those bright, vivid colors. Well done!!!
Hi Sharon! Awesome job on this layout. Great job working on that photo inventory. I know not easy. The colors are great and that little cake with the face, adorable. Good luck with your challenges. Can't wait to see what you have at the end of the week!!
Laurie
This layout is terrific. I like your choice of colors and the stripes. Your little details are adorable. Gotta love peachy keen faces!
Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday.
Crafty best wishes,
Sonia
So cute! I love the face on the cake and the great colors! Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesdays!
Sharon, What do i think... absolutely PERFECT! I am loving the bold colors! I love how you used a 12x12 base and layered with a smaller piece! Love the textures, the cuts and that you journaled.I love to see when crafters use their own handwriting ~ it is so important for our children to remember that! Great job! I am sure you son will love it! Thanks for playing along wiht us at Whimsical Wednesday's!
I have to agree with everyone.. this layout is fantastic.. the bold colors really stand out!! you've done a great job..
thnx for playing along with us girls over whimsical Wednesdays
Hugs
Nanné
Great page!
WOW great layout!I love the cute little cake and colours,Super fun project!Thanks for playing at Whimsical Wednesday!
Wow Sharon you have been busy. Two Whimsical Wednesday Challenges. I love your LO. The embossing is perfect. Love the little cake, such a cute face. Great little present, and so creative how you put the 9 on the party hat. Just amazing. Great job with this challenge, thank for joining us at Whimsical Wednesday!
What a great layout! I LOVE the way you've done the title. The little cake is such a super touch, too. What fantastic photos! I love to see smiling faces!!
Sharon, this LO turned out FANTASTIC! i LOVe the colors! I would never be brave enough with the color choice but WOW you did an amazing job! I love seeing more boy LO because I have one! Great cuts and embossing! Love the pictures too... the Birthday boy looks very happy! oh I love that you used your handwriting too... so important! Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesday's! Sorry blogger got rid of my 1st comment!
Oh gosh, what super fun cuts you chose! Doing B-day layouts really can be such a fun time I think!
Also great bold colors as well! Woohoo!
Leah (Whimsy DT)
I love your layout!!! Fabulous colors and love the embellies you added. The boys look like they had a great time!! Thanks for playing along with us at Whimsical Wednesdays! Hugs, CAthryn :)
I love love this layout! Really cool! You are making me want the Birthday bash cart now, from seeing the cool cuts you have made! I think the colours you have used on this layout are perfect! :-) TFS!
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