Traci is on the blog today sharing this beautiful layout with us… Hi everyone! I’m back today to share a sweet layout with you. This is my darling niece back in 1997 (I’m just a tad behind on my scrapbooking). She was at such a cute age back then that even though each of these photos wasn’t from the same day or event, I wanted to use them together. (How cute is that hat)?? Every time I saw Taylor back then, she made me laugh — so Lori’s title was perfect for this layout. I’ve also been wanting to use one of Lori’s 12×12 backgrounds and I fell in love with the honeycomb pattern. Using my cameo, I was able to cut the entire 12×12 background out of a sheet of pink pattern paper. Then, I clipped parts of the inside away, so that the pattern was left on the bottom and up one side.
I also cut a few of the hexagons out of other pattern papers to give the layout some random pops of color. I cut a hexagon shaped card in half to layer under some embellishments in the top right corner, and I finished up the page with twine around the edge and a few flowers.
Here are the cutting files that I used…thanks for letting me share with you today!
Lori Whitlock Geometric Lace, also available in the Silhouette store as Honeycomb Background Lace
and check out what Christine made today
It just so happens that my day to share on Lori’s blog is also my daughter’s 21st birthday so I thought that it would be fitting to share something birthday related. This birthday explosion box is new in Lori Whitlock’s store and I had a lot of fun putting it together and adding my own personal touches.
On the top of the box, I added a bow that comes with the Birthday Box file. Just cut a couple of strips of paper and secure with a brad. When you lift the top off the box, the sides fall open and the cake inside is revealed.
I made the little 21 myself by typing the numbers out first and ungrouping them. Then I drew a small rectangle the width of the numbers and welded it to the bottom of the numbers. This created a little tab that I was able to use to attach it to the top of the box. If I had thought about it before I cut out the box, I would have put an extra slit in the top of the box like the others have, so that I could just slide the tab in and secure it underneath. Next time I make this, it will be easier to make it look nice. Make sure that you can fold the number over, or the lid won’t fit on the box.
I used October Afternoon’s CakeWalk collection to cut out my box and added a few sticker embellishments here and there.
This way a really fun box to create. I am excited to try it again in different colors.
So, if I may, a big Happy 21 Birthday Wish to my daughter. I hope this day brings you joy and happiness!
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These turned out super cute! I’m shocked to hear you have a 21 year old daughter Christine. You barely look over 21 yourself. 😉
I love 3D shapes because they are interactive. Thanks for the chance!
Love this idea!! Beautiful job on making it yours!!