Blessed and Lucky

Last Friday was our 10 year anniversary. So our wedding has been on my mind. In light of that, I scrounged through wedding pics and came across one that I hadn't scrapped before because, well, it isn't a very good one. It is one of those pictures that was snapped in haste, from behind. It is uncentered with a cluttery background. Yet, despite its flaws, it perfectly captures a private moment of pure happiness. On one of my most perfect days ever.

I made this layout using that picture.


All pp is American Crafts; American Crafts Thickers; American Crafts slick writer; MM paint; Paper Studio buttons; Prismacolor colored pencils; thread and machine; masking tape



Journaling: Over the past 10 years, there have been happy times and sad times, but at all times, because of you, I'm Blessed and Lucky.


I cut those Chinese-lantern-looking circles out of the pattern paper, adhered them and sewed down the middle. Then I raised the edges just slightly to give more dimension. I also used sequin waste as a stencil with paint to add a little contrast to the masking tape frame.

The abundance of white space in this LO makes me a bit nervous. I normally like to fill everything up with doodles, but I forced myself to tone it down and let the picture and the journaling take a bigger role.

On a personal note, I appeared on ScrapScene today! I always feel so famous when that happens. Really exciting! Also, this month I'm guest designing at Create My Keepsake. I haven't gotten my kit yet, but when I do, I'll post my layouts as I finish them. Each day I run to the mailbox in joyful anticipation. Maybe today? Their May kit is totally my thing: bright colors, fun embellies. I can't wait to get cracking!