Sunday, April 3, 2011

Me at 37


PTI stamp "through the trees" and Studio Calico Cloud rubons.

 Babbling Brook Background stamp from Studio Calico. I heat Embossed with Mustered ZING. Diecut the numbers using my PTI "by the numbers" dies and found the paper on the back of a Studio Calico advertisement that came in the kit. Love it when I find little goodies I can use.
I die cut the "life" using PTI Mat Stack 4 and found the paper from a backing in the Studio Calico packaging from the wood butterflies. I wanted yellow but not solid, and not floral. As soon as I saw it, I thought "that's it". I had to heat emboss the "life" because the paper was glossy and would not have dried without smearing. I used the Outlined Alphabet from PTI, my new favorite alphabet stamp set.

TFL

10 comments:

Jessie said...

Great layout Mel! I hope your Birthday weekend was wonderful!

Jennifer R said...

I love your layout Mel and a great photo of you! So glad to hear that you are enjoying your weekend. You are inspiring me to get in my craft room!

Itsy Bitsy Snippets said...

Mel your layouts are great, and I really love the number dies. You also used one of my favorite colors- mustard.

Kristii said...

Absolutely wonderful work!!! Such a great photo of you!!! I am so happy you had a wonderful weekend!!! Thanks for inspiring us all!!!

Margaret M said...

Mel what a great layout to celebrate your birthday! Hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed your me-time to craft and do what ever!

Tracey McNeely said...

Nice work on your embossing, love the mustand Zing.

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous layout! I love the artsy look to it:)

Inkyfingers said...

What a nice change to see a scrapbook layout in this challenge. You did a great job and made fabulous use of recycling the advertisement. I returned to study when my children were small and I remember how tired I got so I hope you enjoyed your birthday.

Linda Suarez said...

Great layouts Mel! Sounds like you had a great birthday weekend!

Stephanie said...

Such a gorgeous layout!!! I love how you used the dressform and tilted the word "is" on it's side.....So unique and fun!