Well, I never imagined I would sign up for L.O.A.D. but once again, an internet community enabled me to the point where I just gave in. There was a message thread on Capture Your 365 about how excited a group were about this class. Since increasing my scrapbooking is definitely on my 2012 agenda, I decided there would be nothing better than a layout a day. Can I do it? We shall see, but here are the first two, both based on prompts from the class. The first prompt had to do with food, and we had just had a conversation with Betsay about how we all hope Skylar won’t develop Matt’s picky eating habits.
Cardstock: Bazzil; patterned paper: Paper Loft; journaling card: MME; date sticker: Jillibean; border sticker and alpha: Pink Paislee; Fabric Rip: Studio Calico; circle sticker: Scenic Route; Stamp: Hero Arts; Buttons: PTI; “Seeing Stars” die: PTI; banner sticker: Jenni Bowlin
Journaling reads: We hope that eating habits are not inherited. Skylar isn’t far away from being introduced to solid foods, and we hope she’ll enjoy a wide range of tastes. Matt, however, was a picky eater from Day One. I remember him spitting pureed carrots right out of his mout all over me the first time we tried them. Not much has changed in 28 years. He has a very limited diet, mostly carbs and tomato sauce. His typical breakfast hastn’t varied since childhood either–Rice Krispies.
The second prompt was to choose a favorite photo—past or present— and I’ve been thinking about scrapping this photo ever since I took it.
Cardstock: Rustic White PTI; Bazzil Dotted; World Win gray; alpha and word sticker: SEI; expoxy embellishements: KI Memories.
The journaling reads: One of my favorite things about the new technology is Face Time. With both of my kids so far away, it’s a life saver. this has to be my very favorite photo from Matt’s visit home. I love how intently Skylar is looking at her Aunt Sarah, so far away in Oregon. I love the look in Matt’s eyes, too. It’s so clear how much he loves this little girl.
One thing I’m loving about getting back into scrapbooking is using up some of my really old supplies. I had my Valentine folder laying out and found the embellishments for the second layout in there. Some of those products are many years old!
Great layouts Karen! Are you posting to the Flickr group as well? I’ve managed two for two and trying to see if I can really pull it off this month.
Lovely to see some of your scrapbooking pages! I especially like the top one with the punched edge to the paper and the folded ruched strip – works beautifully.
It’s always so satisfying to be able to use up old stash….and those are gorgeous layouts.
These layouts are beautiful, Karen. I had been getting the emails about signing up for L.O.A.D but I just honestly see me getting them done so didn’t sign up. I’m interested to see how you get on.
I did have to smile at your picky eater layout because I have exactly the same problem with Claire and just hope Alice’s eating habits improve soon.
xx
Picky eating is hard to overcome, let’s hope it is not inherited!
I was wondering when you would make a lyout about the face time – it’s lovely and a priceless photo!
I hope some valuables have been able to be salvaged from the family home and that everyone is okay – I’ve been thinking of you all this week.
Awesome layouts, Karen! Both Skylar and Caleb are such beautiful babies!
I admire anyone who accepts the LOAD challenge 🙂 – and if these two lovely pages are anything to go by, you’ll carry it off with panache.
Still thinking here about your family too x
Maybe I’ll do a week of load sometime this month.I would like to get some scrapping done.
Rinda
Love that you joined in on LOAD with us! So fun to see your photos join their stories on a page!
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