A few months ago I was asked to create a layout for Scrapbook Magazine on the theme "Hello Santa" .... it's in the current issue No: 85 on sale now so I'm now able to show you at last.
The lovely Jen at Wear Crafts sent me the Simple Stories Cozy Christmas collection kit to work with and it was just perfect for this theme. I knew I had to use the "Hey Santa" 3" X 4" journal card as soon as I saw it in the pack!
I started with a sheet of red cardstock onto which I layered white cardstock and then began to layer up some patterned papers and journal cards.
See the little red and white striped pieces just peeping out each side - I cut one of the 3" x 4" cards in half so I could tuck a piece in each side of the photo. This is something I often do with journal cards!
I added a little bit of sparkle with some American Crafts glitter tape and some My minds Eye gold stars.
The title is a mix of red chipboard alphas and white foam thickers.
The Simple Stories sticker sheet in the Collection pack has some lovely word stickers on it - I added "Wonder & Magic", "Ho Ho Ho" and "he's making a list" in 3 different areas of my page, adding a star and red gem to each making a visual triangle.
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The photo is one of my favourites of the many that I have of my daughter meeting Santa over the years. Even though it doesn't show her face, I love the twinkling lights and stacks of presents in Santa's grotto and I remember how she listened in earnest to him telling her to "make sure she goes straight to sleep on Christmas Eve!"
So, that's two layouts made with this kit (if you missed the other it's here!) and I'm already half way through a third page so I'll be back to show you that soon.
How are your Christmas preparations going?
Anyone got their tree up yet?
5 comments :
That is a gorgeous layout and I love photos that stir memories rather than show all of the details. I keep saying I'm going to use some of my Project Life cards on my layouts but then I forget! x
Love the mixed alpha title :)
aww I miss the Santa visits now mine are older. it's a super photo and i love all the pressies stacked up x x
Ooh this is a magical page! Such a lovely photo - it must bring back lovely memories xxx
Great Layout - I especially like the fact that it is from 2009, which then doesn't make me look so bad :-)
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