Remove the Photos

Happy Birthday by Maggie Holmes. Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper; Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Collage Press, Doodlebug Design, and Studio Calico; Alphabet, flower, pearls, rhinestones, transparency, trim, and vintage findings: Making Memories; Fabric, stamp, and stickers: Studio Calico; Punch: EK Success; Pen: American Crafts; Ink: Tsukineko; Spray ink: Maya Road; Adhesive: Elmer's, Fiskars Americas, and Glue Arts.

Birthday Wishes by Anabelle O'Malley. Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper; Patterned paper: Cosmo Cricket; Sticker: K&Company; Buttons: Papertrey Ink; Rhinestones: Me and My Big Ideas; Punch: Fiskars Americas; Die-cutting machine: Spellbinders; Ink and stamps: Papertrey Ink; Other: Adhesive.

So what happens when you take the photo away from a layout? Anabelle O'Malley took the photos out of Maggie Holmes' layout and used the remaining elements to create a balanced card. She used the same colors, border treatment, and design style as the page. Then, Anabelle placed a birthday cake inside of a circle to mimic the "E" accent piece used on the layout, and used a visual triangle of teal accents just like Maggie did.

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July/Aug 2010