Letters and Words Challenge #8

Apologies for the long hiatus. To be honest, this break was much-needed, as life has been nonstop recently. I wish I could say it shows signs of slowing down soon, but I'd be lying if I did. So it's time to jump back into things feet-first; we'll see what happens.

 

I'm really excited about our upcoming challenges, because I have a number of my favorite scrappers creating sample layouts; I know you are going to love them too and be super inspired by their work.

For challenge #8, I asked three scrappers to create layouts with a title created from unusual items.

Lisa Dickinson created a gorgeous layout in celebration of her anniversary. To create her lovely title, she lightly wrote her title on the cardstock in pencil, then traced over it with glue and pressed the baker's twine into the glue until dry. Offset stamping finishes the title and the patterned paper hearts just make me smile.

 Stephanie Howell created this beauty, with layered masking tape scallops, crocheted flowers, and a mixed title using stamps and these really cool wooden letters. I love how there's all this fantastic texture in the layout, but the effect is still so feminine and delicate.

 

Valorie Wibbens put together this awesome layout, using a mix of several different items to create her title. This eclectic look not only works fabulously with the message of her layout, but it's a great design element in and of itself (which is what these challenges are all about -- using your letters and words as both a way to tell stories and a way to embellish your layouts). 

 

So there you have it: three fantastic layouts, each with a title created with unusual items. Ready to play along?

To participate this week, just do the following:
1. Create a layout with a title created from unique items.
2. Post your layout in a gallery or on your blog.
3. Leave a comment on this thread, linking to your layout.

Layouts are due by midnight EST, Friday, August 21st, 2009.

Comments

[Suz Gray]

Fantastic layouts. I am so inspired to try something new this week.

[Tanyia]

What a great idea, I think I am going to give this ago, ty for the inspiration!

[betsy (pharmgirl)]

such great layouts! wish i was home to try this challenge!

[Lori Potts]

oo! this sounds like it may bea challenge 4 me!!

[estir_bune]

could be interesting!

[Nathalie]

Those are all FABULOUS pages!!! Very inspiring indeed!

[Jill Sprott]

These layouts are terrific!

[Tamara]

I love the inspiration provided. I really have had to think hard for this challenge but came up with. Not quite as imaginative as I had hoped but I hope you like it.

http://www.nuts4digi.com/gallery//showphoto.php?photo=12798

Tamara