Tuesday 25 October 2011

There Was Laughter {Pretty Paper Party}

I was thrilled when I received today's prompt from Shimelle's Pretty Paper Party. It's all about combining colours and, just last night, I finished a layout using one of the example colour combinations. I have never been so up to date with a class!

There Was Laughter

A certain someone will recognise this photograph immediately. In all honesty, it about time that the story of Meeting Mel made it onto a layout. And it's particularly apt, because we met through a Shimelle class! The journalling, and some of Mel's Photographs, are all on the blue piece of card that's tucked away behind the main photograph.

There Was Laughter - Detail

All of the cardstock and papers on the layout are from my October Counterfeit Kit only the base cardstock was a new sheet. I love the papers and the calm colours (though this colour combination could be a riot in different ratios!) but I think it's the splash of blue ink that really makes the layout come alive.

Whatcha think Mel?

12 comments:

  1. I think it's perfect! It's made me smile. Very widely :D May I see it for real on Friday? xx

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  2. I like the splash of blue and the little grouping at the top of the layout.

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  3. I love the size of photo with border you are using on your layouts. what size is it? the top cluster and resin flower is lovely. you are on a roll!

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  4. Clair, you pair/group pattern paper so well together. It works so well on your layouts because you give all the elements plenty of breathing space and in some cases there is just a mere glimpse of the pattern.
    Your pages are soothing to view and the colours are always very happy - a great page today for a great event! :-)

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  5. fab LO Clair love it and what a cool memory x

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  6. Ooh gorgeous. I love the blue ink splatter, it's the perfect touch. x

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  7. Love this layout - I really like your calm style!

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  8. This has a fantastic subtlety. I really like it!

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  9. Of course she loves it :) A beautiful page.

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  10. You're so right about the blue. It really adds an unexpected spark to the page! I love all of the colors though, and the laughter.

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