Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Amanda ~ 4 years


Hi everyone!  Here is a layout I did on my daughter, Amanda when she was 4 years old.  She's now 28, yes, I know, I'm just a tad behind!!  This was 1986 and the Cabbage Patch Dolls had just come out, and boy was it hard to get a little blonde headed one, but I did and she still has it today.  This is my first layout to do as  Practical Scrappers DT Member.  This weeks challenge is to use at least 1 Patterned Paper.  I just used the one, but it still qualifies.  It also qualifies for this weeks challenge over at Creative Belli Challenge, which is hearts.  Please go check out both challenges and play along with us.  I also did this layout for a few other challenges, which are:
Practical Scrappers ~ At least 1 Patterned Paper
Creative Belli Challenge ~ Heart(s)
A Spoon Full of Sugar ~ Free Style
Ooh-la-la ~ Distressing 
Creative Inspirations ~ Feminine
Little Red Wagon ~ Heart(s)
2 Red Bananas ~ Create your own Background
Incy Wincy Designs ~ Buttons, Bows, Ribbon & Lace
Gingersnap Creations ~ Number(s)
Simon Says ~ New Baby (this was a new baby for Amanda)
Here's the supplies that I used:
SU Real Red CS & Ink
Doodle Bug, Designs ~ Beetle Black-Crushed Velvet CS
sei Winter Song Collection
The Paper Studio ~ Solid Glitter Red
SU Simple Friendship Stamp
VersaMark
Zing Black EP
Fancy Pants Glitter Cuts ~ Oval Snow Frame - I used 2 of these around the photo
Decorative Lace Trim
Ribbon
Fabric Covered Buttons
Thickers ~ Chipboard Letters ~ Rainboots
Thickers ~ Chipboard Letters ~ Jewelry Box
I hope you like the layout I created.  I would love to hear what you think of it.
Thanks so much for dropping by!
Have a wonderful day/evening!
Please drop back by anytime!!
Hugs  :o)

25 comments:

  1. Hi Fern, what a beautiful layout. Brings back memories for me too - our daughter had a Cabbage Patch doll as well, went everywhere with her. Great to see you with us at OLL this time. Hugs x

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  2. Better late than never, and what a beautiful layout I love the ribbons and pearls entwined lovely touch and great distressing
    Thank you so much for joining us this week at Ooh La La hope we see you again
    Wendi

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  3. Oh my Fern, what a gorgeous layout - all the elements go so well together, you certainly have an eye for detail...

    As for the Cabbage Patch Doll, my daughter, also 28, did not have one, they were soooooo expensive in the UK back then, that she never got one, and she now says she was a deprived child of the 80's because she never had one...!!!

    Hugs xx

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  4. Fern AMAZING!! I LOVE the red and black!! WOW

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  5. Beautiful layout! I love all your details. Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon :)
    Joanne xo

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  6. Absolutely stunning layout!!! Great job from you newbie buddy over at Practical Scrappers.. :0)

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  7. Great page - better late than never! Thanks for including the 2RedBananas challenge in your long list of challenges!

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  8. This layout is great - love the colors and your daughter is adorable with her cabbage patch doll!

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  9. Great layout......love the monochromatic elements in it!

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  10. WOW, this is so amazing. Thank you for posting this. Again, WOW!
    Hugs
    Tanya

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  11. Fern, you rocked this one. That red is just so eye-catching. Great first project for PS! I'd expect nothing less from you1

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  12. beautiful LO, adorable photo!

    I still have my cabbage patch doll too! lol
    blessings, Maria

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  13. What a beautiful Layout love all those little bits you've added your page is just WOW
    Thanks for Playing Incy Wincy this Week
    Hugs Nikki

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  14. Hi fern, this is a very stunning card! Love the colors you have used..
    thank you for joining us at Creative Inspiration.
    hugs, Janiel

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  15. this is really gorjus love the picture beautiful detail too thanks for joining us at incy this week love cheryl xxxx

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  16. Oh what a stunning layout love it
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  17. Hi Fern,

    Thanks for joining us at Incy Wincy.

    Absolutely gorgeous card, love the design and colours.

    Tami

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  18. Wonderful and pretty gil
    Thanks for playiong with incy wincy this week

    Liz x

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  19. Beautiful layout!Thanks for playing along at LRW!

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  20. Awwwww, this is my era, lol!!! I had a bald Cabbage Patch, he was sort of ugly-cute. Beautiful layout and a gorgeous showcase of your precious daughter, this is feminine in every way!! Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Inspirations!!
    Stephanne

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  21. love the monochromatic reds--so perfect with that adorable photo

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  22. What an adorable page. Thanks so much for joining us at Gingersnap Creations!

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