A Layout, a Winner, and another Giveaway

I thought I'd share a layout that I did over the summer using the American Crafts Teen line:

 

When I first saw the Teen line, I thought, "hmm, funky, colorful, but...I don't have any teenagers." But as you've no doubt figured out, most theme-oriented lines can be re-purposed. I used it here to make a page about my husband and me and our 5-yr anniversary. We are most definitely not teens, but it still works. (The paper and the relationship.) :)

I love journaling stickers, but I despise hand-journaling. So instead of using a sticker for journaling, I used it as a frame for my accent/title. (Incidentally, I noticed the Remarks sticker book that I used is 75% off at two peas.) The glittery heart and flair are both from the Teen line as well. Sometimes it's nice to use coordinating products. Makes life a little simpler.

The large die-cut of the couple comes from Provo Craft's Going Places cartridge, and when I originally laid out my design, I noticed that it didn't show up very well against the background. To help it stand out, I added a vellum backing, which also doubles as a frame. I stamped the vellum with Dots inked in Versamark. Just a little detail for more visual interest.

Supplies: Die-cut cartridge: Provo Craft, Patterned Paper: Minimal and Pop Quiz by American Crafts, Sticker, Chipboard, Flair, Brads: American Crafts; Stamp: Dots by Hero Arts; Ink: Versamark

So, abruptly switching gears here: I posted a giveaway on the blog in celebration of WCMD, and I used the Random Integer Generator to pick a winner:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

51	

Timestamp: 2009-10-05 21:32:29 UTC

So that makes the winner a fellow Mary:

The birdy is adorable and love the colors...tooo cute!!!

Posted by: Mary Duffek | October 01, 2009 at 08:53 PM

Mary, can you email me your shipping address and I will get It's All About...Arrows out to you?

And how about another giveaway? I also have Banana Frog's It's All About...Flourishes to share with a lucky reader:

All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me which Banana Frog stamp set is your favorite. You can find the current catalog here.  I'm opening this to North American residents, and you must leave a comment by midnight MST Thursday, October 8. I will draw a name and announce the winner on Friday. Good luck!

Comments

[Claire]

Ooh - I get to be the first? Yay!

I like the "Calendar" set the best.

Hope you are well!
Claire

[laura vegas]

you know i love that layout! it's so clean and linear ... everything i love! and the vellum is such a "mary" product ... you always make it look so cool on your layouts!

[cjs]

They are all really nice....I like the 'build-a' sets (cupcake, bloom, daisy, etc.)

[Dani]

That is such a super cute layout! I love it! I never think to make such tiny photos with such big embellishments, but you rocked it! :)

[Christine Villacarlos]

great layout! love how the large diecut doesn't overwhelm/detract from the photos!

love the backgrounds set by Shimelle Laine. thanks for the giveaway

[Sara Rossi]

What a great LO! Love how you used the teen papers for this! So cute!

[candy]

i actually love any and all flourishes. love you stuff.

[Nichol Magouirk]

amazing layout, Mary! always such eye candy! LOVE....

[Amy]

I really like the super dreamy set. It is too cute!!!

[Josiane]

My favorite set is 'Flowery Thoughts'. Thank you for the giveaway! And congrats on the 2peas Garden Girl post - can't wait to see more of your work.