And we love you, dear readers! We hope your week has been a fabulous one and that you have been able to share and feel love from those that are most important in your life.
Our designers have covered many different topics in their Love layouts, we hope you are inspired:
Nancy Doren: The 2 of Us
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Featured Collection: Stella & Rose
Suzanne Sergi: Special, Unique
Featured Collection: Stella & Rose
“This year, I was able to take a few photos of my children for Valentine's Day! I fell in love with this photo of my son, Roman. I love seeing him in the color red! Turquoise, and red is one of my favorite combinations for documenting Valentine's photos. So the Gertie "Friends Forever" Petals Paper was the starting point in designing this layout. For my page. I used three different patterned papers, to create a bold border underneath my photo. I used a preprinted diecut title, but cut around the outside border. I added bits of stamping, and hearts to finish my page! Stella Rose is turning out to be one of my favorite collections! I love all the detail embellishments, and the color palette!”
Jana Eubank: Happily Ever After
Featured Collection: State of the Heart
I think every young girl daydreams of marrying a handsome prince someday and living "happily ever after". I decided to create this gushy page for my husband for Valentine's Day to thank him for making *my* "Happily Ever After" come true. We have been married for 14 years now and every day is better than the last. :) Featured Collection: State of the Heart. Embellishments: Red Lush. Title and doily created with the Cricut Expression.
Trisha Ladouceur: Father and Son
Featured Collection: Stella & Rose
Who says "Love" layouts can only include pink and red colour combinations? There is not reason why one can't break out of that mold and use something a little less traditional, especially when working with masculine photos. I did and the "Hattie" Collection from Stella and Rose was the perfect solution for me! I started by mounting a 11-1/4"X11-1/4" piece of "Boy" Tapestry paper (S&R133)onto "Happy" Boupquet Paper (S&R149). I then attached a 6-1/4"X10" piece of "Buddies" Herringbone paper (S&R139) near the left and then hand cut a heart shape from "Happy" Polka Dots Paper (S&R150) and attached that. The photo was mounted onto a 5-1/4"X7-1/4" piece of "Boy" Woven Stripe Paper (S&R132) and that was popped up onto a 6"X8" piece of "Buddies" Argyle Paper (S%R138). I stapled some of the green-y/yellow-y (what colour is that anyways?!)"Boy" trim around the bottom of the photo mat before attaching it to the layout. I cut the top part of the "Remember" Journal Card (S&R153) and tucked it beneath the upper right corner of the photo mat and attached the remaining bit to the lower left. I placed the "Buddies" Title Card (S&R 134) at an angle across the top of the photo after I poked the die cut key with decorative brad (S&R 146) through the hole attaching a piece of the blue velvet trim to the back. I added the layered chipboard border and
sailboat (S&R135) across the bottom of the journal card and embellished the top with a couple of the "Family" layered stickers (S&R142) and a decorative brad. I spelled the title with the oh so
amazing LUCH Black flocked Chipboard alphabets (LU1037)- you know I still cannot get enough of those?! I LOOOOOOVE the My Mind's Eye Chipboard Alphabets... they never go out of style and actually stick to your project everytime! Note that I use the decorative brad that says "and" between father "and" son... it was a cool little touch I thought!
A couple more from Trisha:
Featured Collection: Lost & Found – Union Square
Tamara Jensen: Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Featured Collection: State of the Heart
To me, Valentine’s Day isn’t just a romantic holiday – it is an opportunity to tell my family how much I love them! I started a fun tradition of surprising them with a “Valentine Breakfast” – a fun way to start their day with lots of love! The menu often contains pink strawberry milk, crepes, Belgian waffles, pink pancakes, etc. I always have a ball decorating the table and lining their place settings with Valentine gifts and treats.
The fabulous “State of the Heart” line worked perfectly with these festive photos. I love the classic yet contemporary look of these papers. The red Lush brads and flocked chipboard letters added great dimension to the page.
Tiffani Smith: Yucky Stinky
Featured Collection: Stella & Rose
Amber Packer: I Love the Way You Love Me
Featured Collection: State of the Heart
