Monday, May 14, 2012

A layout for MOM!

Hello everyone--it's been a hot minute since I was able to share.  My job has kept me going to and frow here and there and just about everywhere.  Logged 25K miles in the are this past month!
Well today I have a layout built for MOM!  In honor of Mother's Day I did this since I was not able to be with my mom this weekend--before you judge (LOL) I was with her last weekend and she is coming to Dallas at the end of the month for the Great American Scrapbook Convention so we will get to spend time twice in one month!
Ok on to the layout:
This single page 12x12 layout was a lot of fun to make. I used kraft paper as the base and lots of fun bright colors .
















I used my Cricut to cut out the letters to spell mom--sent them upside down through the xyron and added prism glitter for a little bling. I think technique and heat embossing are my two fav things to do.

















My photo mat is off centered so you can see the fun ditsy floral pattern.  I also cuttlebugged the solid pink to just add texture.
















I used a few different double sided pattern papers and solid colors and just layered them up at the top and bottom of the page to frame it out.  I used a few border punches to add a bit of BAMM here and there.

























Here is the bottom of the layout.  I added some chambray pleated ribbon from Maya Road--I love this stuff.  Here is a better pic of the ribbon.
















I also bought it in red and would love to find it in yellow!

OK--since I have been gone for so long I want to say thanks to all my loyal followers.  Everyday this week I will be giving away a Close to My Heart D size stamp set.  all winners will be announced on Saturday.  Every day will have its own winner and you have till Friday at Midnight to enter by commenting on every days post!  Pretty easy right!
I am so glad to be home for a bit and back with you all--
Make it a great one-

41 comments:

  1. Welcome home, Bryan! I've missed your posts and look forward to what you have in store for us this week.

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  2. So great to see you back, and I like this layout.

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  3. It's nice to have you back, I agree! Great layout too. I love the papers and that blue ruffle.

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  4. Welcome back Bryan !! A very nice layout. Enjoy your time with your Mom next weekend !!

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  5. Welcome home. Glad you are back. I always enjoy your creative projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Love the layout.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  7. That's great that you and your mom share a hobby!

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  8. You must feel like you've sprouted wings. Welcome home, glad you're back. Love the layout.

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  9. Love your mom layout. Have missed your posts for the last month.

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  10. Beautiful layout. It is truly amazing!

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  11. WOWZA love the LO and thanks for the chance to win awesome giveaways!!!

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  12. Welcome back! You've been missed!
    Love that chambray ribbon ~ never seen that before ~ I'll have to be on the lookout for it!!

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  13. Glad to see you back where you belong (nice title) and that you are safe. Like the LO, glad to hear your spending time with mom,doing what you like to do. ;)
    Dawn RI

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  14. Nice to see you posting again. I really like this layout. Have fun with your Mom at the scrapbook convention.

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  15. Great to see you back! I just might see you at GASC - we're planning to be at every crop, in addition to shopping.

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  16. I am so glad you are back. I have really missed opening my email and seeing ScrapGuy!!!

    Love this lay out.

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  17. Missed hearing from you! I'm glad your're back! Love your LO - the glitter trick is always great!!

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  18. Welcome back Bryan! You've been missed. I'm sure your mom will love the layout.

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  19. Glad to see you're back. The layout is so cute.All the different colors of trim look great together.

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  20. You must be so tired from all that traveling Bryan. Welcome home. That's such a pretty card. I'm sure your Mom loved it.

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  21. Welcome back! I don't know how you do it with all that travel...! Thanks for the layout.

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  22. I bet it's hard to craft when you don't know if you are coming or going, right? I, too, love those two techniques, heat embossing and Xyroning the front to place adhesive on it. So little effort for such a big bang! Thanks for sharing all that you do.
    MCF's Mimi

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  23. Glad you get to spend time with your Mom this month. I'm sure you're glad to be back home

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  24. Great LO and so glad to see I am not the only one that designs them to put pictures on later. My friends all think I am weird because I do that, but for me its all about the page first then find pictures to fit later LOL. Much like picking out the shoes first and the dress later. Welcome back and looking forward to see what you creat for us this week

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  25. Super cute layout, Bryan! It's nice to see you are back with us for a while, and sharing some more ideas. Have a wonderful time with your Mom at the Scrapbook weekend. BethAnn M.

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  26. scrapguy --- glad to see you back in action. I had been wondering where you went --- sometimes we have to work for a living just to be able to afford our crafting supplies. i wish i had more time to scrap as well. someday............

    maureen

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  27. Glad you back safely after that many miles..thanks for the chance to win!

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  28. Very nice layout. Great patterns.

    Tina
    aurathentic@gmail.com

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  29. Look how those wonderful letters just POP, fabulous job on the LO!!
    Cindylu
    miller896042 at bellsouth dotnet

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  30. Glad to see you posting again. Love the prism glitter.

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  31. Like how you did the word "mom". I never thought to do something like that. Cute!

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  32. Welcome back Brian. I know what you mean about being glad to be back home. Last year I think I was gone more than I was home. Lovely layout. Love how you did the letters. I love using my xyron for "glitzing up my embellies".

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  33. What a fun fun layout! ALL of the bright colors are just awesome! I just love all that you have going on! Welcome back!!
    Shellee

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  34. Great layout. Bright and cheerful. What an interesting life you lead.

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  35. LOve this LO with all the different papers, material and ribbon!! Absolutely fabulous!! Hugsxx

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  36. Love it!!!! What embossing folder did you use? Are you gonna do some more videos? I love your videos!!!!

    cardcrazymamma.blogspot.com

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  37. Heeee....back!!! I Missed you and all your glitter! What special LO for your MOM!Love the bright flower paper, that pleated ribbon & your glitter MOM(it just pop out at you)I love how it all came together a big WOW! Thanks for sharing!
    Rosebud222222222

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  38. Welcome back! I love the flower papers you used! They are so fresh and lovely and look so great with the bright colors on your LO. That chambray ribbon is so awesome! Thanks for the details so I can see if I can find some for my projects!!!

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  39. Welcome back!! I missed your creations. My fav parts of this LO are the pleated denim-looking ribbon and the glittery mom title. Thanks for the giveaway and I look forward to seeing what you've been up to craft-wise.

    La-Vie
    C'est La-Vie Designs Ultd., LLC
    http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/
    L_BORDE at yahoo dot com

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  40. very nice lo. tfs.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

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