Morag tells us about the challenge layout:
We all have aspirations and dreams for our children and it’s a wonderful idea to document just what they are. Lauren had recently celebrated her fifth birthday and I took the opportunity to document the wishes that I have for her. I hope that she’ll look back one day and understand what she means to me.
The journaling is printed out on the computer using my own handwriting font! It only took a few minutes to make but is a sure-fire way to get neat handwriting.
I love to use strong shapes in my layouts and I’ve created several hand cut templates to make life easier.
The "candles" for each wish were made from a roll of paper. The "flame" is hand cut from cardstock and topped off with a little glitter. Bunting adds a further touch of whimsy to the page. Just cut out small triangles and machine stitch across their tops.
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***One more thing***
If you are local to the Waukesha, Wisconsin area be sure to stop by the Waukesha Expo Center for the Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Expo this weekend. I have a feeling there will be some super cute Bella projects (make-n-takes) at more than 1 booth! hint hint! ;)
This layout is wonderful. I especially love the candles. The handwriten font...That is so clever.
Posted by: Katherine | April 29, 2009 at 08:36 AM
I asolutely love this!!
Posted by: Beth | April 29, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Really beautiful! The birthday candles are outstanding.
Posted by: Melanie Blackburn | April 29, 2009 at 10:22 AM
AWESOME, LOVE IT!!!
Posted by: Kim.K | April 29, 2009 at 04:01 PM
This LO is wonderful!! Great techniques. I wish I could stop by the expo!! Too bad I live on the other side of WI!!
Posted by: Michelle | April 30, 2009 at 05:47 AM
How did you make your own handwriting font? awesome page!
Posted by: Sheila Taylor | April 30, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Love the page, but I also love the top photo of the page. Whenever I take close ups of paper like this, it is blurry and gross. I love the depth and focus.
p.s.
I really love your blog title graphics :o)
Posted by: Stefany | April 30, 2009 at 07:55 AM