Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Love @ First Sight



Another layout today (this has been a layout heavy month for me!) for my other current favorite place for sketches, Elle's Studio.

I've scrapped lots of photos of Carina's birth/first few days for Carina, but I was convicted recently that I haven't done any pages for Ellie.  And the fact is, Carina's arrival probably affected her more than anyone else.

We have been so blessed to have two girls who really love each other.  Of course we have normal sibling rivalry issues, but Ellie truly relishes the role of big sister and has since that first day.  She's always been protective of Carina.  I remember going to a birthday party for one of Ellie's friends when Carina was 2 months old.  One of the other moms offered to hold her for a while, and I was more than willing to oblige.  Ellie came over and wanted to know why someone else was holding Carina, and then went over and stood next to this woman until she gave her back....

Anyway, I had all my Elle's tags out and was planning to use a lot of them on this layout and create more layers, but after fussing over it for a while, I felt like the pictures just really told the story themselves.  I love the kind of CAS, soft look to this layout. 

Thanks for coming by, and don't forget to scroll down for a chance to win some candy.

Supplies Used
Paper/Cardstock:  My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing (pale polka dot paper); Teresa Collins - Tell Your Story (darker polka dot paper); Misc peach cardstock; CTMH - White Daisy cardstock
Other:  Elle's Studio - The Sweet Life Cutouts; American Crafts - Amy Tangerine Muse Thickers; Pilot - Envelope Address Writing Gel Ink Pen - Fine; Tombow - Mono Adhesive

14 comments:

  1. No greater love! Absolutely precious! A wonderful treasured layout!

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  2. This is just so pretty! and congratulations on all the wins lately!

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  3. This is BEAUTIFUL!! I loveeeeeee the photos, the colors and that title is perfect!!!!!

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  4. Such precious pics, and a beautiful page, Miriam! LOVE the soft palette!

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  5. what a sweet post...your little girls are adorable

    You are such a pro at your layouts.. I need to learn more about doing layouts. You make me want to break out some pictures and start scrapping away..

    Happy Wednesday..

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  6. Another gorgeous page and very moving indeed!
    Love the soft colours and overall design Miriam!
    Thank You!!

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  7. What a blessing that your two girls are so close! Thanks for sharing how Ellie is so protective of her little sis! The photos and layout are absolutely fabulous, Miriam! You have been cranking out amazing layouts. Please keep them coming!

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  8. AWWWWE! These pictures are precious! What a fabulous LO--love those papers! And I LOVE the story of your little ones!! <3

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  9. This is such a beautiful layout of a precious moment. I'm so glad you captured, and shared, this timeless first meeting. Great job!

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  10. Miriam -- these are the sweetest pics -- and I love the story of Ellie standing guard over her baby sister -- too cute! And you're right… with pics like these, your layouts don't need all the fussy stuff! :)

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  11. Oh, that story. Too precious! Such sweet girls! You're a good mama :) Lovely LO, I love it!

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  12. that is the sweetest story . . .

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  13. another beautiful layout with your beautiful babies! love this!

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