I had a bit of fun with this page this past weekend.
I had stopped by the local craft store and he had this kit in from October Afternoon I had to have...so mixed that up with my new May Scraptastic Kit and I had a ball. I always love blue and yellow.
I had an awesome sketch to use from Sketches with a Twist where Lizzy C. is on the design team.
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Wanted to use three photos, but Lexi only would let me take one and then hid under a pillow. She was having a bit of a moment this weekend. Thankfully she is a cheerful child and it went better than I thought it would.
But you can read the journaling for yourself....I do really hate this slow painful transition into teenage years which is why October Afternoon cheered me up a bit. I had two dresses to pick from and went with the pink....I miss the twirly dress days where we didn't have the drama.
And here is close up of my fussy cutting. I cut this ticket out of the blue paper that is scallopy. I want to enter this page in the latest ScrapFit challenge for fussy cutting!
My title cracks me up. Reminds me of a Mom yelling: It's all Fun and Games until someone loses an EYE! Or Gets HURT! which is why I came up with it since Lexi was a bit hurt. Oh well, this is just the TIP of the Iceberg and I rest easy knowing she will not grow up to be a meanie 'cause I'm not letting her!
Anyhow, Happy Tuesday!
This is sooo poignant...I remember those awful times as a kid when you thought the world would end.Luckily it didn't. GREAT take on the sketch ~ great fussy cutting & yes, they are fantastic papers:):) Like that big scalloped edge underneath:):):) I like how you scrap the sad with the glad times...makes it 'real':):)
ReplyDeleteHI... This is so wonderfully creative and hilarious at the same time... I can so relate with the teenager bit, I am having a break from teens for a while, I have a 20 year old and an 11 year old at home at the moment.. but the teenage girl bit I found sooo hard at times...I love the way you have used the sketch too, I like it a lot!! I hope you are having a great day!!
ReplyDeleteI love this, I can see how you had some creative fun here, this is just fabulous!! lots of fun details to lead your eye around the page, great job!! thanks for playing along with us at swat!!
ReplyDeleteOh poor lexi i know how she feels this happened to Christian a few years back and it was drama and so difficult for him to comprehend it really affected his self esteem!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your page and October afternoon are the best!!!
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Poor kid, growing up can really stink sometimes, but no doubt she'll come out wiser on the other side as I'm sure Mom n' Dad have invested in bringing up a well rounded, honest, generous and loving young lady. I'm sure they were bored anyway and wished she was there. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhen my daughter has sleepovers, she's learned the hard way, only one friend at a time. More than 2 is a front row ticket to dramaville.
I adore your layout, Mitra. The whimsical vintage retro appeal is perfect. The color combination just brings out the fun and that little whirly swirly button with twine....ADORABLE!!!
A fantastic LO Mitra - love the colours and definately your chosen papers.. a great take on the sketch and a great story behind the LO which is why we scrap in the first place.. years down the track lexie will look back at this LO and hopefully laugh about her teenage years :) - thank you for being a part of SWAT this month.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome layout!!! Fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun. Love your take on the sketch and your fussy cutting is fabulous!! Thanks for joining us for the Weekend Warm-Up at ScrapFIT! ~ Blessings
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What a fun & bright layout!! So many elements going on...such awesome eye candy :) Love the fussy cutting...so glad you joined us at ScrapFIT!
ReplyDeleteOh that is SO mean! Girls are NASTY!! Beautiful documentation though and wow that is quite some sketch!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great layout, love all the bits and pieces, great scrapping, take care, Doreen x
ReplyDeleteFantastic lo!! love all the bits and pieces.
ReplyDeletePoor chicky... I remember going through those difficult times with my daughter!! Love your page and a fab take on the sketch! :))
ReplyDeleteGlad she coped!...love the blue and yellow..FAB take on the sketch!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Such a fun layout! Love everything that is going on here and the design is great. Love the colours too. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWow this is great Mitra. I am scared to attempt this sketch but you did an awesome job!! thanks for joining us at ScrapFit!!
ReplyDeleteStunning page with cool details.
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Such a terrific layout! Thanks for working out with us at Scrapfit!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulously fun layout and wonderful take on the sketch. I love the vintage/retro feel of this page. Thanks so much for joining us at Sketches with a Twist fo rMay.
ReplyDeleteDanie - SWAT DT
The detail in this layout is fabulous. What a fun layout.
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at Sketches with a Twist.
LisaB~SWAT DT
Stunning!!! i love the little girl embelishment
ReplyDeleteI love that you documented this- life isn't always full of joy and as hard as this moment in time can be, it's real. Your layout is so fun and energetic in spite of the topic. Thanks for joining us at Sketches with a Twist this month~
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ReplyDeleteLOVE this! I love that you told this story. I love the adorable buttons, the paper doll and the game board spinner. And I love the title. Thanks so much for joining our May challenge at Sketches With a Twist. :-)
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