I am also really sorry for being late a nd rather absent. I went for a very last minute trip to the UK to see my Mum and help her get back on her feet after a hip replacement. Once back I blinked and missed October! Wow and is only 30something days to Christmas...had best start shopping then!
I am very sad to say I havent done a double layout for the challenge but do hop back and see the one I did for my last monthly post! Double pages just don't happen in my house. I have also been busy with some work for a magazine and so I will post more details and ask you to keep an eye open for some of my stamping in some issues to come!
At our Auckland Big product day out back in August we were given a sneak of the new product from the 2011/12 catalogue. We were given the UNDER THE BIG TOP stamp set as part of our attendance and we were able to assemble a gorgeous 6x6 page.
I loved the page but had no idea how I would use it as most my boys albums are 12x12. What a great way of showing how easy going bigger really is I thought! My customers who are 6x6 gals, but a little scared of going bigger, loved seeing this technique of starting with a small page and building up.
My 6x6 page started out his the white area and red background. I found some matching pattern paper for the background and went from there. I loved the idea of the flags made in cardstock and embossed with PERFECT POLKA DOTS and thought a banner mirroring this look would work well. An extra large flag brought the page together with some strips of paper. Don't you just love the little stamped and coloured clown!?
I added the tab punch to help keep your eye on the page, especially the photo. If you have spotted that yummy Bakers Twine it might just be a little sneak peak from the new Summer Catalogue!
So am off to scrap; yes you heard right! I have found my mojo and loving getting crafty. See you next month
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