Stamps Ahead

This is a layout inspired by one in Ali Edwards book "A designer's eye".  It was published by Creating Keepsakes in 2006.   It remains one of my go to books when looking for inspiration and it is still relevant today.   Her challenge on page 147 was to use 7 different prints on your layout - now anyone who can count can see that I have only used 3 different prints - but can you see that I did 7 strips of these old Stampin' Up! designer series papers.  The layout also had the photo/journaling block on it and this is what originally drew me to the layout design.   I placed my journaling on gold cardstock. Due to gold and light strobing my journaling shows does not show up clearly - so here it is: "What do I want to say about this photo?" This photo was taken at my Uncle Bob and Aunty Marie's 60th wedding anniversary on 20th October, 2013.  It was a surprise celebration organized by my cousins, their daughters Julie and Sandra. A...

The current challenge over at Scrapbooking from Scratch is a 1-2-3-4 challenge.  For this first challenge: use ONE photo you need a TWO word title you need THREE embellishments (I have used rub-ons, pearls, washi tape of crowns) you need FOUR papers This photo captured the exact moment my aunt and uncle, who are celebrating 60 years of marriage this year, were told by their daughters that they had got a card from Queen Elizabeth. Hence the crown washi tape which my sister purchased for me in Hong Kong.. As well they got cards from local, state and federal members of parliament and Governor of NSW and Governor General.  They have had them all mounted in a frame with Queen Elizabeth's in centre. A special day and a definitely a special moment for them.