A Spring Spread

Honest moment—the first time I saw the Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper and the coordinating Ribbon and Button pack, I was less than enthusiastic. Not really sure why. . . maybe a little too bright or something like that? For whatever reason, they just weren’t my favorite Sale-A-Bration products this year.

Think again!

Phoebe came over to visit a few days ago, and she was in a “posey” mood, willing—and even wanting—to strike a few model poses for the camera. Those moments don’t come along very often, so I grabbed my camera and started shooting.

When it was time to scrapbook these adorable pictures, the Ice Cream Parlor products were perfect! The playful colors and accents worked great on this page about my youngest little granddaughter! I had so much fun playing with these products, that I decided I’m going to have to do a spread for each granddaughter, and maybe make a little album!

As an aside, I have to tell you that I ventured outside my box! I normally would NEVER cut photos in different shapes . . . squares, rectangles, that’s about the extent of my picture-cutting adventures! It was almost liberating to punch and play with these fun little photos. It’s certainly in keeping with the lively, fresh feel of the page!

I’m thinking another reason I’ve grown so fond of these particular Sale-A-Bration products is because I’m so ready for color in my life! I’m tired of the gray drab of winter and ready to embrace spring—and these are definitely spring colors!

Comments

[Carla Bazhenow]

Phoebe is adorable!!! I love your layout and Ice Cream Parlor is a fabulous choice.

[Cindy Dicks]

LOVE THIS! What a great way to use the accent pieces and look at the stunning results! Beautiful way to showcase Spring and cure the winter blues :)

[Amy Kendall]

Awesome! You went out of your norm and created something wonderful. I think we all have our own style of card making and scrapbooking. But, this just shows us that we all need to think outside the box every once in a while. Thanks for sharing. I love the page, and Phoebe is a little cutie!

[Margaret de Witt]

I agree with you Shelli. Although it has been a fun winter we are definitely ready for some blue skies, bright colours and warmth. PS I do like the paper pack and buttons - not so fond of the ribbon though, so I understand how it can be difficult to use something that doesn't catch your fancy right away. Cute layout, Phoebe has a wonderful smile and you certainly captured it well.

[Stella MacKay]

That little Phoebe is stinkin' adorable!!

[Holly Denghel]

Oh, she's such a cutie!! Funny how we all have such different tastes; when I first saw the SAB catalog, I was over the moon!! Ice Cream Parlor is probably my most favorite Stampin' Up! paper pack EVER!

[Christina]

What an angelic and sweet little girl! Ice Cream Parlor wasn't my favorite in the beginning either but is growing on me. I, too, am ready for Spring and color! Every time I get up to my office to stamp, I seem to reach for the bright paper and ink pads...MAMBO MELON, PUMPKIN PIE,OLD OLIVE (ok-a classic year-round for me!)PACIFIC BLUE....

I even updated my little wall hanging hutch in our breakfast room this afternoon with a display of a sample of my spring china! Color makes everyone happy, I think!

And a question- I thought the Brown's were living with you right now while Shalae's husband is in GA? You said she was over visiting?

[Diane Lapointe]

Oh how sweet! She's so photogenic! I'm a new demo,and Ice cream parlor is the first item that caught my eye! I just love the nice bright colors! Can't wait to get my order which I placed today!!!
SU will be so much fun!!!

[Wanda]

Love this layout Shelli. Perfect for a sweet little girl.

[Jessica]

Shelli, I absolutely LOVE this layout. I had given up on scrapbooking, but this might inspire me to give it another go.

[Jackie Barfield]

Hi Shelli, I was given the Stylish Blog Award and I need to pass it on to other bloggers. I thought of you right away! You can visit my blog to pick up your award.

Thanks so much for sharing your creativity. Love ya!

[Lori B]

The layout is great and Phoebe is SO CUTE!
Thanks for sharing this with us!

[Kim Bolzenthal]

Such a cute page. Her personality really comes through.


I'm posting to share the link to the cubby you admired on my table at the Saturday MN Regionals. http://www.cardalacarte.com/2010/07/announcing-new-tutorial-cute-n-cubby.html

I've been making them for hostess gifts and my gals love them!

[SHH]

SOOOO CUTE! The part of the post that caught my eye ...."When it was time to scrapbook these photos"... Are you honestly that caught up???? Do you really take & then scrap photos that quickly? If so, please tell me you always work w/ the most recent or there are some events/ years you are behind. I know you are Wonder Woman, but I can't imagine anyone being that on-top of their scrapbooking. You RULE!

[Kim gavarra]

Oh I love this Shelli! So cute and fun! Will defonately be CASEING this!

[Judi]

Absolutely irresistable! Love these pages! :)

[Kim McAlister]

Dear Shelli,
Your layout helped me make a sale yesterday. I showed it to a friend and she wanted to know how she could get the supplies. Thanks for the sale!
Kim

[Sheri L]

GORGEOUS Layout and Phoebe's just GORGEOUS also!!
Enjoy seeing the line as I was thinking on the same lines as yourself..a little too bright for me.. You've done a FABULOUS job and me thinks you have me SOLD now!! :) Cheers.

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