The Obvious, and the Not-So Obvious...

Here's a quickie layout I whipped up with the March Project kit. I used photos that I had of my garden from last year. Garden Variety papers made this an obvious choice when I decided to scrapbook.

In the feedback on the March kits, I got a lot of comments about the main kit being "girlie." I gotta say, I think I'm sometimes stunned when I hear that kind of thinking. I worked in a scrapbook store for 8 years, and I remember people coming in asking for bacon paper (because the three other breakfast papers we had just wouldn't do.)

I took a class from the crazy talented Ali Edwards, and I was quickly remedied of that thinking. That is not to say that I don't get "stuck" sometimes. But this month, upon Ali's urging to talk about the stories in your life that you want to tell, I approached the Material Girl papers differently.

Journaling reads: I was told this tablecloth came from a convent in Vienna. All I know for sure is that when I saw it, it was love at first sight and I had to have it. Being newly married, I knew Chris would faint at the sight of the price tag. So I nickel and dimed that thing to death until it was paid for...and then I told him. It was one of those things I knew I'd have to hand down to our children someday...and I still love it...



Do you have a story about a quilt or a favorite stuffed animal you slept with as a child? Is there a school photo that showcases your love of the 80's? Do you shop for clothing at a particular store? Is there any embroidered pillowcase, quilt or smocked dress that someone lovingly made for you? Don't let yourself be limited by the papers--use them as a springboard to get your creative juices flowing...



And by all means, share your ideas! I'd love to hear them!