Signature Move

One of the things that I love most about being a Momma-of-Many is the observation of those little things that make each child unique. You know, they way each of them combs their hair, puts on their clothes, eats and writes. In some ways, they are very much alike, growing up in the same house with the same crazy parents. (giggle...) But in other ways, they assert their individuality in small, almost imperceptible ways. Ways that you aren't even aware of until you are looking through photos and you see one that is so totally, amazingly, and completely that child.

And no one, but a mother would think so.

This picture of Z is so...well...her. This is her stretch. One arm up. One fist on the side of her face. She does this every single morning. And I never really noticed it. Until I came across this picture. This stretch is one of her Signature Moves. Hence the title of my layout.


My journaling.


This was a really fun layout. I treated each pattern paper square (about 1 1/2 inches) as a mini collage and added little do-dads. It was very satisfying. And a great way to use up little embellies.


Here is my most favorite square. I love the bow on the tree. It is a small touch of whimsy that makes me smile.

Materials:

Pattern Paper: My Little Shoebox; Cardstock: Bazzil; Flowers: Prima; Ribbon: Cosmo Cricket; Pen: Sharpie; Brads: Making Memories; Metal ladybug: American Crafts; Letter Stickers: My Little Shoebox; Transparencies: My Little Shoebox; Felt swirl: Queen and Co; Adhesive: 3L and Glue Dots; Dry wall tape, DMC floss