Mum and Me layouts

Here's a heritage layout - very simple, quick and fun. I used stamps to make the title, and incorporated paper doilies into the flowers. I also did some machine stitching just for fun using variegated threads from Dual Duty, which picks up the narrative - my Mum sewed these clothes we are wearing.  

I used my EK Success circle cutter. Guess what I use for a glass cutting mat - you never will - the tempered glass turntable from my old microwave oven which died about 8 months ago. I knew I was right to keep it. I'm not sure if you can see in the photo, but there is a lot of variety of texture in the papers. Some have linen finish, while th old gold color is shiny metallic.

Papers: Colorbok, DCW Autumn, All Girl, AC Cardstock, generic paper doilies.

Borders: K& Company "Julianne"

Brads: Recollections

Inks: Michaels brand.

Pens: Zig Millenium, Zig Calligraphy markers

This is the first time I've done a page that was mostly journal. I wanted to tell the funny story. I had this paper that seemed to cry out for calligraphy. Hmm - I'm not 100% sure I'll keep it, but I do like the little vignette that the photos make. I guess making coordinating mother-daughter outfits was a trend in the late 1960's.

Papers: DCW Autumn, All Girl 

Swirls: K & Co Punch outs - "Julianne"

Tag: Colorbok punch out.

Pen: Zig Calligraphy markers.

Button: vintage from stash.