I had half begun this page already but it fit one of the challenges on Shimelle's blog so perfectly that I was really inspired to finish it. This one was by SJ Dowsett and involved using unexpected supplies on your page. The frilly bit at the bottom was actually pulled off of a rather lovely gift bag that Bella was given when she was a baby. I kept the bag because it was so pretty and quite sturdy and then later we used it as her ballet bag. The ruffle wound around the bag making it look like a tutu so it was perfect for the job. Over time though the ruffle had started to come away as it was only held on with DST. That gave me the idea to keep it for a layout and when I took this photo it seemed ideal.
The journalling is all about what she was like at 3 years old and how this photo really sums her up because she is a wonderful blend of girly girl and rough tough tom boy too.
The papers and brads are all My Mind's Eye - Good Day Sunshine, which seems so perfect for today although sadly I think this is the last of the warm dry weather for a while. Never mind, rainy weather = scrapping weather right? :-)
How many challenges can you fit in this week? I'm hoping for a few more yet!
Bye for now
xx
I love your page it is so sweet but sassy at the same time... what a great photo and well done on getting that ruffle and all it's memories onto a page!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ruffles! It strikes a chord with me too this morning as my big girl has spent part of the weekend preparing a presentation about her ballet dancing days and we have been pulling photos out.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the ruffle and the palette is gorgeous :) Enjoy your scrapping!
ReplyDeleteOoh I love all those frills *sigh* there's none in this house. I love how you have incorporated the frill onto a layout xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable
ReplyDeleteIt's a great layout and the ruffle is perfect x
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