Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Blast from the past Tuesday- Learning from mistakes and using fabric scraps

Hello!

I was wondering where my time went this weekend.
I thought I had everything in hand.
Suddenly it's monday, I have to write a "What I Learned This Week" post and realized...
I have nothing to write about.

So today I'll share a project I made for a Creative Keepsakes article 2 years ago on using fabric on a layout.
The project never made the magazine for obvious technical issues.
I still like the ideas I had for this simple page but leaving the crease
on the fabric was a big mistake. Also? No journaling.
Normally I wouldn't add any because the story, my daughter playing in the park,  is obvious
but publish worthy pages need a good story- I needed to dig deeper and write it out.
Here I tried to add dynamism to the design with the photos but
the bright colors are distracting. The eye keeps focusing on that red rick rack.
I should have and added the rick rack horizontally and given more space to the
white grid for balance. 
The big idea behind this 2 page spread was that I used fabric from the dress my daughter had on in the photos since the dress no longer fit and I really loved the cheerful pattern.

I could have journaled about that!
That's the story!
One of the many reasons I ran out of scrap time.
We were having actual outside fun in 70 degree weather.
Oh the sacrifice!
Have a great week!
Michelle

4 comments:

  1. Oh gosh, this is so cute! I adore how you used the fabric from her dress....how sweet and clever. :) Fabric is pretty difficult to work with in large pieces on a page, I've discovered myself....I have to make it deliberately grungy to work. I'm liking this blast from the past! Fun!

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  2. Meanwhile. In freezing cold England... Spring has still not sprung. But I'm not jealous. (Much!)

    I love the idea that you used the actual dress on the page - it wouldn't have occurred to me to get the iron out either ;)

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  3. Trully, I think your page was worthy anyways! But what do I know! LOL!

    I love your blog and your writing and your creating- this two pager included. You are one awesome Chick!

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  4. Well, CK is very specific but...I LOVE the pages!! I love the colors, design and the story behind it!!

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