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A Pastel Page for Allie's Scrapbook


I was going to do Allie's Freshman Scrapbook all in Black, Red, and Kraft, but I changed my mind and did a few pastel pages after seeing the challenge on the 123 Challenge Blog. The challenge for March is to use pastels, the word "Dream," and frames. I also used the Stash Busters Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers which is to use 3 different paper patterns, two chipboard pieces, something pleated or crimped, and a die cut.

I had this fun laminated burlap and I painted the edges white with MS Craft Paint. The papers are from prima, the dream text is from the Text Cloud and Songbird image by Dawn Collins (available at Squigglefly), and the flowers and chipboard are from my stash. This picture is when Allie got her invitation to join her sorority.

Hope you aren't getting tired of pictures of Allie yet - I have about 130 more to go! LOL!

Allie is running for Senator and here is one of her campaign "buttons" for her Facebook page:


Hope you had a great weekend! Hugz!

Comments

  1. Carol LMarch 9, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    This is a wonderful photo and you've displayed it beautifully on that burlap! I feel your sense of pride and it's well deserved too! Go Allie you've got my vote :)

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  2. BenziMarch 9, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Love your burlap with the painted edges. Your daughter is so beautiful and I'm voting for her. LOL I'm enjoying all your pictures.

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  3. McCrafty's CardsMarch 10, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    Wonderful page Nancy, I like the pic and the embellishments,Good Luck to Allie I hope her campaign goes well
    Kevin xx

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  4. LizzycMarch 10, 2014 at 3:59 AM

    Fabulous layout, love the hessian back ground.. and thanks for joining in at 123 challenge blog too..

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  5. Darlene March 10, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    She is GORGEOUS Nancy! Love this burlap page ... so unique and brings focus to the photo perfectly! WOW! Best of luck to Allie!!

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  6. MarisaMarch 10, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Love the burlap with the touch of white on the fringe! Fabulously done! Gorgeous daughter too. Wishing her luck :)

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  7. cotnobMarch 10, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    This is a fabulous layout Nancy, I love the burlap and gorgeous photograph.
    Pauline
    x

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  8. *Vicki*March 10, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Really adorable layout!! I love the burlap texture!! Thanks for sharing! Hugs - *Vicki*

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  9. TammyMarch 10, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Fun layout and great picture! Good luck to your daughter!

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  10. MonicaMarch 13, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Love all the jute and the way you have framed it. Very pretty indeed and CAS.

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  11. Anne TempleMarch 13, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Awesome layout and photo. Love the burlap. Good luck to your daughter.

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  12. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsMarch 15, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    Fab layout - love, love, love that burlap background and of course the framed sentiment :)

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  13. Colleen DietrichMarch 16, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Gosh, she is gorgeous, Nancy. Wow. I wish her luck getting voted into position!

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  14. AlzMarch 21, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    Fabulous page Nancy! I hope you'll join us at 123 again! :)

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  15. Carol HurlockApril 3, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Nah, will never grow tired of pictures of your daughter Allie. She should be Miss Alabama! She has that wholesome, fresh, healthy look with beautiful facial features and gorgeous hair. Love your scrapbook page. The painted white edges really highlight the focal point. Beautiful job!

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