I was amazed by how much Anne has grown in such a short period of time. Here is a photo of her taken right before we went to her Spring party at her school when she was in kindergarten at age 6:
and here is a recent picture taken on Easter morning this year:
I decided I wanted to make 2 separate layouts using these photos of Anne for her scrapbook.
For the first layout, using the photo of Anne from Kindergarten, I found a beautiful sketch on Scrap Africa's blog. They have a sketch challenge going on right now if you would like to check it out - sketch #16:
I love sketches, and felt that this one was perfect for the photo of Anne when she was 6 years old.
Here is my layout:
I was happy to win an Echo Park challenge at the 2 Peas in a Bucket site, and received this wonderfully fun paper pack afterwards as my prize: from Echo Park's "So Happy Together" line. And it is just that: SO HAPPY! I loved using the papers and stickers when I made my layout today. (But like I said in my journaling, I wish Anne would slow down just a little . . .) The extras that I used on my page are from the Hydrangea Hippo etsy store. I participated in one of their blog hops, and won a gift card to their store. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this amazing shop. If you want to find things that are cool and different for your scrapbook pages or crafts, you should check it out.
And stay tuned . . . I am going to make a layout using Anne's photo from Easter Sunday, and I want to share it with you!
I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. It seems like Spring is finally here. The sun is out and we are supposed to have temps in the 50's today! YAY! Thank you so much for stopping by m y blog today!
Loveeeeeeeeee these lo's!! That larger photo on the 2nd one is just beautiful!!!! Thanks for playing along with Scrap Africa!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the first layout...it is such an awesome design. I also love what you did with the Scrap Africa sketch...the photo of Anne is so sweet. Thank you for playing along with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Lay out!!
ReplyDeleteI love the new layout of Annie too! Hey Sharon, those pasta roller machines for polymer clay are only about $20.. . with the 40% off coupons at Michaels..............worth the price!
ReplyDeleteOoooh....such awesome layouts! I love the fabulous banner and house on the first layout. And the beautiful layers on the second. Anne always looks sooooooo happy.....the kind of happiness that radiates from within. You do such a good job parenting her. Glad you are enjoying spring weather! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are always so cheery and positive, Sharon! Congrats on the EP win. I know what you mean about being emotional as children grow up: I think the feeling is even stronger when you only have one child and everything is the FIRST and LAST for you as a parent. Your LO is sweet. Enjoy those 50 degree temps- would love if you could send some cold our way. We are supposed to be in the 80's by Wednesday- ugh! I think I was born too close to the equator (would love some actual winter! lol)
ReplyDeleteHUgs- Shawn
I absolutely know what you mean about the feeling that they're growing up so quickly. These layouts are absolutely AMAZING! I love the house on the first one and that stinkin' sweet photo on the second. Just darling!
ReplyDeleteBoth layouts are so creative Sharon!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the first with this house so unique, I love this style with simulation scenarios.
The second is wonderful with this sweet photo.
xx
Hi..Gorgeous layouts, I love the photo behind the window.. love the colors! and such happy photos too!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon :) these LO's are stunning... you dd is adorable, ans yes, I know what you mean about how fast they grow :(
ReplyDeleteThese are really gorgeous, Sharon!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic layouts Sharon! Congrats on all your recent wins of scrappy goodness! So fun to get to play with new things!
ReplyDeleteYour layouts are both fabulous Sharon! The way you have the girls looking through the window on the first one is awesome!!! So unique! And the colors and layering on the second one are both so beautiful! Your girls are both adorable!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful layout!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great page Sharon and love those soft colours, the sweet photo and the twine and accents! It is truly amazing how these children grow before our eyes, and how quickly the time passes! She is certainly turning into a lovely, young lady! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap Africa! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh this is such a darling page! Lovely photo too! TFS with us at Scrap Africa :)
ReplyDeleteThese layouts are BEAUTIFUL! I love the soft colors and how you kept the focus on the gorgeous pics.
ReplyDeletewow!Beautiful!Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap Africa!
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