1st DT Layout for Scrappingville

I LOVE Graphic 45 pattern papers!. The papers have bold, flamboyant, vintage designs and I especially love their rich earthy colors. Yup, all of them. One time, I saw this challenge blog that gave away Graphic 45 papers and I was drooling! LOL.

My wish came true recently. I was given loads of Graphic 45 pattern papers for my first Scrappingville DT projects!. I've got 'Playtime Past' and 'Domestic Goddess' to play with. I have two projects; a LO and a mini book. I'm going to share just the completed layout for now (I'm still working on the mini book).


Here are the raw materials used for the layout;

And here is the finished page;

I used an old picture of me (when I was 6) to go with the
'Playtime Past' theme. 

I scrapped about me, trying so hard NOT to smile. (I still can't remember why). Wooden alphabets & flowers to give a vintage feel for this LO. I created a little pocket on the roof of this playhouse to hide little tags with notes. Love them tags!. Added bunting to give a child-like playfulness to the LO.

Why didn't I smile?. 
Maybe I didn't like the photographer ?!?. Just maybe.


Materials used in this LO:
* Pattern papers: Graphic 45 'Playtime Past'
* Wooden Alphas: Pink Paisley Expressions Woodshop
* Stamps: Margaret Stamp Set, Paper Artsy Minis
* Cardstock: Coredinations
* Red pompoms ribbons, black lace & twines
* Small paper doilies
* DYMO Omega label maker for making notes on tags


I do hope you are all inspired to play more with Graphic 45 bold papers. It was such an adventure for me!


XO,
Shahrul