Tuesday, March 5, 2013

red



This is a sneak preview of a literal stack of layouts I worked on last week! I was on a roll. I finished 4 in one afternoon and evening. What helped was sitting with an old CD kit and limiting my supplies.

I'll start by showing one that is very out of my comfort zone and usual style. I challenged myself with details and colors I rarely use because they fit the photos well...


I took these photos a few years ago of some tulips in the center of the town where I used to work. They always amazed me and one day I remembered to bring my camera to work. They are beautiful and remind me of when I lived in DC. In the Spring they have red tulips everywhere. I used a really graphic patterned paper I recently got with the houndstooth pattern. I toned it down with a layer of white and dark grey cardstock. All the other elements are from an old CD kit...I mean probably 2 years old since I haven't subscribed in about that long! I chose not to do any journaling and let the pictures speak for themselves. Used a few interesting rubons to create the white grid patterns and the line of black dots. And two old red page turns. It is definately different than my usuals!

Tomorrow I'll post the rest...they all involve photos from a girl's trip I took with my mom and sister a few years ago to upstate NY.

I just have to say I love being home with my sweetpea! I'm nervous because I still haven't heard back from the potential job. They were sending an "offer" letter for approval from thier HR office at the end of last week. Hopefully I'll hear something in a day or two. I'm so nervous about starting something new after 9 years. But also kind of excited. It will be hard getting back to a routine where I'm not with my baby girl though. I really love this time with her.

Anyhow...thanks for listening and thanks for looking!

8 comments:

Tracy said...

Great layouts...wow 4 layouts in one day...I am in awe.

Tammy said...

Oooo fun! You were on a roll. I'm lucky if I can get four done in a week! :) I love that you did a monochromatic color scheme for the layout and added the photos for the pop of color. That looks really cool! :)

Lisa Rukin Swift said...

Four layouts in one day? Awesome! Your photos really pop against the houndstooth paper. I love the combo. It's so striking!

Mary Jo said...

Love the contrast of colors!
So sorry they left you hanging. Hopefully you will hear from them soon!

Danielle said...

Beautiful photos of the tulips! I love tulips, as our country is famous for them ;-)

Fleursbydesign said...

Gorgeous photos, love how the color pops against the darker background :)

msmith434343 said...

Wow, gorgeous flowers and great documentation of them! I got three pages done Sunday and couldn't believe it - I'm so slow :)

LB whosthischick said...

Great layout. Best wishes on your job offer

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