Cherish the Moments

This is a page for my Heritage Album, in memory of my younger sister.  She was an adorable baby!
I'm also entering this into a sketch challenge on the Paper Crafter's Library.  It's called the Makeover Monday Challenge.
I thought it was a challenging layout and really wanted to try it.  Most of the challenges I've tried have been for cards, so I jumped at the opportunity to do a scrapbooking challenge.

This is what I came up with for the page.  Later, I will add the second page to the layout and it will have space for a lot of journaling, to share family history.  The 'Cherish the Moments' stamped on a piece cut with the Top Note die is from the Baby Prints stamp set.  This one stamp could be used for lots of scrapbooking ideas.

I wanted to share a close-up of this photo of my sister with her doll --- 2 doll babies.  When I look at that little face, I see a strong resemblance to my 9-month old granddaughter.  I was amazed.  I don't see the similarities so much in other photos, but I've found a couple that really jumped out at me.  In this photo, it's the eyes that do it.

I stamped the tiny letters onto Very Vanilla CS and then punched them out, so I could attach them with dimensionals and give more layers of texture.  With all the layers of DSP (from Attic Boutique DSP), this is a heavy page:)  I do love the richness of lots of layers.

I died the crochet flowers using a reinker and let them dry overnight.  They are attached with rhinestone brads.

I really enjoyed trying this challenge and it got me back into working on my Heritage Album.  It's coming along pretty nicely now.  I'll show you the journaling page (to go with this one) soon, so you can see it all together.
Time for you to get to scrapbooking!

Attic Boutique Product Suite

I made a collection of cards using the Attic Boutique DSP and Side Notes.  They are found on pp. 23 and 24 in the Occasions Mini.

 These displays are behind the bar area in my studio.

... and ... remember this?  the layout I made using the same products.  This will be for my Heritage Album.

a side note:
As you know, I've been grieving the loss of a dear friend and it has really effected my creativity.  These products were a little outside the box as far as my comfort zone and preferred style.  Sometimes you need to push yourself to try going in a new direction.  For me, I just needed to get into my studio and get going on something.  I chose these products to try to jump start my stamping mojo.  I do enjoy giving myself a challenge and hope you'll be willing to step outside your comfort zone sometimes, just to try something new.
The thing about using a product suite is that most of the planning is done for you.  Stampin' Up! gives you all the colors you need to choose to coordinate, not to mention stamps, ribbons and embellishments.  That's a jump start right there.

NEXT POST:
I can't wait to show you my next post, using some more of the S-A-B products.  Stay tuned for a special card AND tutorial for how to do it!!!  I'll give you a tiny hint.  It's a trifold card:)

Attic Boutique Layout

I bought the Attic Boutique DSP mainly for card making but did come up with a layout using 2 of the sheets.  These pages will go into my Heritage Album and help to tell the history of my family.

The accent pieces are the Attic Boutique Side Notes.  I stamped 'Memories' with the new stamp set Loving Thoughts from our Occasions Mini.  The larger accent piece on the left page will be perfect for journaling.