The story : Looking through iPhoto I noticed the pattern of early morning self-portraits. Five days out of seven it's me that jumps out of bed when Lucien wakes up. Even I, a certifiable night owl, can see what a special time of day that really is.
The process : Once I printed the photos, this layout came together quickly (less than an hour). I knew I wanted to use some Hambly. I was sad to read they are closing and felt like paying homage to a brand that is a personal part of my scrapbooker's story - I served on their design team from 2009 to 2010. Next, I typed out my thoughts onto white cardstock and laid it all out. This layout is a variation of something I love doing - an end to end row of photos.
Then came the yellow Kesi'art flowers and Douceur De Vivre tag. That tag has been cut and waiting to be used for about a month! I love those bunnies. I used them on the last layout about Lucien too. The little flag hold a date stamp. (That too has been making an appearance on just about every layout from this year!)
To finish, a quick heart stamp and signature. I love to sign layouts I make for my boys. Part of making this layout is a creative outlet, but another part is about having a conversation with them. For me, signing makes it legit.
So that's that. I'm pleased with this layout and I don't think I'd change a thing.
superbe!!
Posted by: laureva69 | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 06:47 AM
What a gorgeous layout. So sweet, I love it!
Posted by: Chantal | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Merci beaucoup, Chantal!
Posted by: Denise Laborde | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Superbe, toute en douceur... C'est toujours un plaisir de voir tes pages! Bises
Posted by: Bulle | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 01:10 PM
Merci beaucoup Bulle!
Bises, D
Posted by: Denise Laborde | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Très belle page... une façon bien agréable d'avoir de tes nouvelles!
Posted by: Fabienne | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Merci Fabienne! Ça fait plaisir.
Bises, D
Posted by: Denise Laborde | Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 10:27 AM