Friday, October 14, 2011

An apple a day...

Happy Friday everbody! I love Fridays! :) Before I dash out to go and have some lunch with some lovely friends (and some kids), I quickly want to share a layout.  Lol! This layout turned out a bit different to what I planned. I had these gorgeous papers in my DT kit from Handmade by Suzanne and I desperately wanted to take some pics of DD eating a apple. Am I the only scrapper who do things like this????  DD was on her way out with a friend when I stopped her for a 'quick photoshoot'. Her response to me was "Okay Mum. I'll do it, but you owe me money for lunch. It will be a dollar a photo."  Lol! As I normally give her money for lunch anyway, I easily agreed. I took 5 pics before she had enough and before I thought it was getting too expensive... hehehe...So instead of just calling my layout something 'apple related' I thought to tell the story of the 'PAID photoshoot' to remember (in years to come) what I would do for the right photo.
Here's my layout.  I've used pattern papers and stickers from the Jillibean Soup 'Apple Cheddar Soup' range. The kraft paper background was misted using OA 'Red Wagon' Sprinklers and the Crafters Workshop 'Mini Circle Grid' template. I love how 'non-shiney' this mist is. :)
 A little close up of my fabric bow and some other details. :)
The yellow doily is from 'The Chip Chop Shop' and the the rosette flower was cut using the Tim Holtz mini paper rosette die. The bottle cap is from the HBS shop too.
I've got more to share, but I've run out of time. :(
Thank you for visiting!
Until next time.
M xox

21 comments:

Chloe said...

LOL - funny story M!! I'm forever taking pics - just so I can scrap a certain theme :-)
Gorgeous page - love how you've used this range!

Jasmine S said...

This looks great. The mix of apple embellies and paper are perfect for your pics and love the details like your misted spots too.

Tracey said...

Ha Ha ha........love the story behind this layout! I never thought of paying my kids, I actually think that would work...Great idea!
Great photo's and beautiful detail!

Chantelle said...

oh, this is awesome Marelize - what a great subject and story - love your LO with three pictures and all the embellies - my favs - Tim Holtz rosette - enjoy your day!!

Lisa Amiet said...

This is awesome Marelize! Nothing wrong with a little bribery. My sons currency is little lego men LOL. Have a great weekend xoxo

Suzanne McGregor said...

Gorgeous M and good on DD for being so obliging!

Rachael Funnell said...

LOL! I think most of US do something like That....
With my Kiddies I have bribed them for photos!! hehehehe
BTW LOVE your layout.....
The Spotted background in 1 corner looks ACE... GR8 photos of your DD too!!!!
Have a Wonderful Weekend... xx

Leonie said...

Great Story! The things we do for our craft, I love that you've documented this. Love the edge punching, gorgeous layout.

Colleen B. said...

Thats so funny.........is this what I have to look forward to when my kids get older....lol. Gorgeous LO... love the red and your misting looks fabulous, great colour combo :)

Debbi Tehrani said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Marelize. Love your design and the misted polka dot background and the fun mix of patterns and beautiful accenting!

Toni Cartwright said...

LOL... Im still laughing!!!
ok well let me tell you my 7 year old boy does that to me but he tries to say five bucks for a photo!!! LOL
I say now way matey i dont think so!!!
any way this layout is just stunning!!!
I love how you called it PAID PHOTOSHOOT!!!! great memory
Love it all
Have a fab weekend
TONI
XOXOXO

Lynette Jacobs said...

This is the best story I have heard in a long time. I love your layout. I am thinking of starting to pay my way to get decent photos too;-)

Linda Eggleton said...

Love this story & you've scrapped it perfectly! Love how the focus is still on the gorgeous pics of your DD <3

Angela said...

Gorgeous page Marelize! Love your misting & embellies. Fabulous story to record too :-)

Kim said...

certainly not, I think we have all done that in one form or another, that misting is just divine Marelize!

Kerryn said...

Absolutely gorgeous Marelize! LOL at the setup photos :).

Karen Shady said...

LOL.. what a gorgeous story....so worth remembering. your LO is gorgeous, and I love how the flowers in the pic match the apple ( accidental ?? I think not ) NO you are most definately not the only one who takes photos to match the paper you want to use he he !!!

Heather Jacob said...

what a cute little story ... and your DD is a beauty ... love your page Marelize ... great colours and pics ... hugz x
hope you enjoyed your lunch xox

sarah martin said...

LOl Marelize what a fabulous story. I've been know to stage a photo or two. Gorgeous misting and I love your embellies x

Ella Swan said...

Haha what a funny story!!! Teenagers....And also a great layout Marelize - love all your little details :) Have a good week...

Moonie said...

So adorable Marelize.. love the border punch and the embellies.. bet it looks gorgeous IRL xx