Thursday, January 6, 2011

Aussie Scrap Jacked

After hearing about it on Scrap Therapy, I decided to check out Aussie Scrap Jacked and was happy to see so many of my online mates from ST as DT members over there and then saw all the wonderful work they've created as inspiration for this month's challenge and I couldn't resist jumping on the bandwagon. This month, I chose to "lift" Mandy's layout. Now, Miss Mandy and I go way back... she is responsible for pushing me and encouraging me to try shabby chic (which is now my preferred style of scrapping) and also for giving us the idea to have Ben meet me halfway down the aisle at our wedding (thus solving the dilemma of not having anyone to walk me down). It is fitting, then, that the very first layout I have lifted from Scrap Jacked is that of Miss Mandy!

I was inspired by her use of red & green (two colours that i have trouble scrapping with... together and separately!) and shabby chic style. I also used several photos on my layout (which I usually avoid doing) just like she did. Here is Mandy's Layout and here is my lift...
I used Basic Grey & October Afternoon Papers, Prima journaling sticker & flowers. Cannot remember what brand the flower-lace is but I bought it from Scrap Therapy. I also used A.C thickers. This layout, of course, is of our darling puppy Cruiser and his total disgust at having to wear a Santa hat for photos of him celebrating his first Christmas.

9 comments:

Melissa said...

Oh Maria...it is truly fabulous...those colours really make your photos POP!!!!! Love the rose trim and Prima vine...thanks for playing along with Scrap Jacked this month!!!!

Vicki said...

What a fantastic jack of Mandy's layout Maria! The red & green combo is just perfect for your photos. So glad you were able to join in at Scrap Jacked :)!

Deb said...

Maria, this is awesome....what a fab Christmas LO.

Tania said...

Your layout is lovely, the balance of colours really compliment the photo and I can certainly see the Mandy influence, great work.
Tania

Year 2 said...

Maria this is beautiful! I love the colours...they compliment the photos so well!

BecM said...

Oh Maria!!!
Just gorgeous!!!
Those colours work perfectly with those photos. The touches of red with the green.
I really really love this layout!!
Super cute photos too!!

Thanks for playing along with us at Scrap Jacked.

Julie said...

Wow Maria this is gorgeous. Thanks for playing with us at scrap jacked.

Daniella said...

Whatt cute photos!!!!, love the colours and the flowers, super LO

Sarah aka Byclops said...

I love it Maria!!! The red and green goes perfectly!!!