I used two Studio Calico kits (Who’s Who & Metropolitan) for my layout and some stuff from my stash. I absolutely adore Studio Calico kits! Such a good mix of stuff, and really great people running the company! Check them out! 🙂
Here is my entire layout. This was the first time I made one about myself. It was nerve wracking! Oh my! I used these really cool House of Three paper that already has embossed areas on it and added Distress Inks. I love the look and there was something so therapeutic about it!
I absolutely love paper piecing the lanterns from Lunar Lights. They are the perfect size for custom embellishments on a layout! After I cut them out I used a paper piercer to pierce a whole through the lantern “loop” and then through the base paper of the layout. I threaded some baker’s twine through to make them look like they are hanging. I just love this look!
Here is my journaling:
“Sometimes I get dragged down by the every day. I let little silly things affect me when I shouldn’t. I need to remember to always let my best self show through. I need to remember to be awesome. I need to remember to shine. 2/24/2011”
I always need the reminder to shine and not get dragged down by the little things. This is a reminder I especially needed today!
I just adore this Maya Road ribbon and pins. They just make me smile!
Thank you for coming by and saying hi! Have a wonderful weekend!
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee, Sassafras, Studio Calico, Basic Grey, October AfternoonStamps: Lawn Fawn (Lunar Lights)Ink: Jenni Bowlin (brown sugar), Ranger Distress (tumbled glass, broken china, scattered straw, old paper, tattered rose, vintage photo)Etc: Sassafras dress pattern alphabet, American Crafts puffy honey Thickers, Maya Road velvet pleated ribbon, Maya Road Crystal star pins, brown baker’s twine, KI Memories button, May Arts silver thread
- Using Who’s Who & Metropolitan Studio Calico Kits
This is so beautiful. I must get these lanterns.
Kelly, this is such a gorgeous photo of you…your smile certainly does shine! Love the layout, the lanterns make the perfect frame.
blessings~
great LO kelly! and it's always hard to scrap when the subject is just you isn't it? this turned out wonderfully! fab pic of you too!
Beautiful in so many ways!
I love this layout – it's gorgeous! I just used that paper the other day on a layout about my wedding day. I think your journaling is about something we all need to remember sometimes!!
great layout! love how you "shine" along with those fab lanterns!
This is beAutiful.. Thanks for sharing… Truly inspiring!! .. xoxo
Congrats on this first layout about yourself, Kelly Marie! The lanterns are such a great embellishment for this layout =)
SO GORGEOUS!… I'm referring to both the layout AND the photo of you.
wow, not only crafty day but a LO! LOVE that photo of you. You have such an infectious smile and it really shines in the LO. The lanterns are a perfect touch!
Love this photo of you, and the layout. You certainly have a shining personality and it shines through:)
Gorgeous layout Kelly! I love your perfect paperpieced lantern embellies. Your talent is definitely shining through in this page 😉
This is awesome Kelly! I love the BG colors! Of course the lovely pic of you makes it shine!
fantastic layout!! so inspirational with all of the different techniques you used! thank you!
Fantastic layout. Loved it.
Love the layout…sooooo fab…great pic!
I love your layout. The picture is so cute and the design is beautiful!
This layout is fabulous! I love the colors, the distressing, the paper-pieced lanterns, the journaling, and that beautiful photo of your face all lit up!
So good to see you crafting again, Kelly Marie! I know you've got so much to deal with right now, but remember that there are lots of us out here who love you and are thinking of you and sending you happiness vibes throughout the day!
Very lovely layout! I am glad you focused on yourself because who is better to do it than you? The stamps are wonderful paper pieced. Thanks for the inspiration.
YAY! You got inky!!! That paper looks gorgeous with the distress inks you chose to use! This layout ROCKS!
Absolutely stunning Kelly Marie! I love all of the colors & textures on this layout so much! That MR ribbon looks so lush! Must pick up some soon.
Kelly, this is a beautiful layout!! I love the paper-pieced lanterns. So gorgeous! Plus a lovely, lovely photo – that's how I picture you, a girl with such a warm smile. Have a happy day, and a lovely weekend!! Hugs.
So pretty! Those papers are SO perfect! I just got my set and can't wait to play!
Simply fabulous-o layout, K!
Wow! Absolutely stunning! I love the piecing on the lanterns and the background is amazing! Glad you got to craft again!!
amazing. i love the colors you used and the way the lights are hanging with twine gives an elusion of motion that i love.
you really brighten my days with your happy designs so please remember to shine shine shine!
So happy that you're getting some crafty time, Kelly!! And this layout is bee-yu-ti-ful! Love how you inked up the embossed paper, love the colours of the lanterns, and your picture is lovely, too! Hugs to you and Putter!! :o)
I love, love, love the layout, Kelly Marie!
this is amazingly beautiful!! I really love it.
That photo, by the way, is stunning!
I'm glad you've had time to get crafty again 🙂
Wow!! What a beautiful layout and picture!!! You look so happy 🙂 I am soooo excited to get those lanterns – they have so many uses! Keep the craftiness coming…
Beautiful layout Kelly, don't you just love to add stamping to layouts..and you have done this perfectly, beautiful!
Kelly, this layout is gorgeous!! Love your journaling and all the other details.
Hi kelly marie.
this is too beautiful for words!
you are so very talented…The layout is a stunner!
Thanks for sharing.
Jo
GORGEOUS! Love those lanterns, I wish I could find any of your stamps everywhere the stores either say sold out or coming soon. 🙁
Beautiful layout Kelly. Looks like you're shining bright in the photo.
I just love this layout! I thought of you today when I got the e-mail from TwoPeas that your stamps were in stock! So exciting!! I hope you are doing well! Hugs from Copenhagen!