I completed the companion page for this layout last May, but as I mentioned previously, I don't really enjoy scrapping class photos. They are so big and usually feature annoying color combos that don't match my kids' clothes at all, so it's a challenge to figure out how to scrap them. I solved that puzzle this time by just using almost all the same supplies as I did for my son's 4th grade portrait, so at least the pages will mostly match. I actually had the leftover papers in a bag because I kept thinking I would scrapbook this photo, so why put them away? It took over a year, but it's done and this marks the final page of my son's elementary school album - woohoo!
I realized after I scanned it that it is really hard to see the embossing on the grey cardstock, so here is a close-up of it:
Recipe:
Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Collection (American Crafts)
Fundamentals papers
Eggplant, Sapphire & Whisper cardstock
Eggplant & Sapphire ink
Fineliner pen (iBayam)
School Is Cool ephemera icons (Bella Blvd)
Craft buttons (from my stash, source unkown)
Blue Enamel & Glitter Duos dots
Extraordinary embossing folder (Uniquely Creative)
Challenges: Alphabet Challenge Blog E is for embossing (dry embossed a pattern into the grey cardstock); Can You Handle the Pressure? Use an embossing folder. Optional twist: purple; Triple B Challenge Anything with a bird, bloom, or butterfly goes (I added the cute little owl to go with the school's mascot).
Very nice page to remember 4th grade, even if it was a while ago! Lol The embossing detail looks great, especially with the torn edge, great lay out! Thanks for sharing with us at Can You Handle the Pressure.
ReplyDeleteWhat an endeavour, and what an achievement. Well done - a lot of work here. Thank you for joining us at The Alphabet Challenge xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful keepsake Cheryl. You did a great job of matching up colors and keeping it all streamlined. Thanks for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge :o) Nancy J (inkblocks)
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