Yesterday I promised a fun first post from our Elizabeth Park Guest Designer for March, the talented Michelle Lanning and now the time is here!
First we want to give you a chance to get to know Michelle better with a little LYB Q&A!!
LYB: What was your biggest scrapbooking "mishap"?
Michelle: Haha, I think all my early pages with the shaped photos. You know the heart-shaped ones? Hehe.
LYB: What are your favorite scrapbook magazines?
Michelle: Really, I love them all! I get inspiration from all of them.
LYB: What is your favorite die cutting system?
Michelle: Well, I love my Cricut Expression!
LYB: Morning bird or night owl?
Michelle: Definitely a night owl!
LYB: Computer or handwritten journaling?
Michelle: Handwritten. Although if the layout calls for it, I will type something up.
And now, here's Michelle!
She ♥'s Art Layout
For this layout I started with a 12x12 piece of Kraft cardstock. For the pattern paper portion of the layout I used the 6x6 Decorative Edge Cardstock Paper. I cut the bottom portion of them and only used ¾ of the sheet.
After adhering the photos to the pattern paper sheets, I used the grey canvas sticker border underneath the two photos. To frame the photo of the paints, I cut the turquoise fabric frame and tucked the ends under the pattern paper piece. The other half was placed under the main photo.
I think the most fun was putting flowers together from the Paper Flower Kit. Instead of making another folded flower, I used the turquoise folded piece flat and added it to the top left corner of the layout.
Supplies Used: Tear Out Ticket Booth pieces, Flower Button Dots (layered), Canvas Sticker Borders, Paper Flower Kit, Decorative Edge Cardstock 6x6, Jewel Stickers, Fabric Frames. Other: American Crafts Cardstock, American Crafts Thicker Alphas.
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Thanks so much for this beautiful layout Michelle, and the instructions!
Don't you love it? Then leave some love for Michelle and we'll pick a random winner of some Elizabeth Park goodies! And be sure to visit Michelle's blog for more fun and inspiration!
Finally - don't forget to VOTE for your favorite in the Twig Sketch Challenge! If you haven't already voted, click here and leave a comment for your favorite. We'll name the Grand Prize winner on Friday!
love her focus and intensity...great accordian paper folding!
Posted by: kate blue | Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 11:29 PM
You have so uniquely captured this moment in time. A beautiful, balanced composition that
completely radiates.
Posted by: tabitha grace | Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 07:35 AM
Your layout is precious. Love the little details. I can't wait to see more!
xoxo, Christine
Posted by: Christine | Friday, March 11, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Love your work Michelle, your layout is beautiful and inspiring, thanks!!!
Posted by: Luz Maria Martin del Campo | Friday, March 11, 2011 at 03:36 PM
This layout is so cute! I love the folded flower and the folded strip of paper. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Nicole (nicutopia) | Friday, March 11, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Ah what a gorgeous page, I love all the layers and the depth. Thanks for sharing x
Posted by: Kirsteen Young | Friday, March 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM
gorgeous! I love all the flowers!
Posted by: Lara Carson | Friday, March 11, 2011 at 08:32 AM
i love the flower--so pretty. great job
Posted by: mary pat | Friday, March 11, 2011 at 06:55 AM
Love your layout!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lydia | Friday, March 11, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Quite a creative use of paper and embellishments.
Posted by: Merri Lynn | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 09:33 PM
So well done! I love how the colors pop against the Kraft paper. Plus, what's not to love about glitter letters, flowers, and a beautiful smile!
Posted by: Kasondra | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 08:42 PM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Linh C | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 07:26 PM
Love the use of the frames & the colors just pop on that kraft card stock!
Posted by: BethM | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 07:15 PM
!! WoW !!
Posted by: Sabine Nieuwenhuizen | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 06:30 PM
APPLAUSE!!!
Posted by: Bambi | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 04:08 PM
This layout is gorgeous. Well done Michelle, you are very talented!
Posted by: Kelly Rose | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 03:56 PM
Loving this layout! I'm excited to see more of your work! Thanks!
Posted by: Lydia | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:59 PM
LOVE LOVE LOVE this layout!!! I love the idea of the folded stip under the title.
Posted by: Anette Rowzee | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:57 PM
Enjoyed getting to know Michelle from Elizabeth Park. While I am not a scrapbooker I love that I can use Michelle's ideas in my card making!
Posted by: Kelly Sas | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Heaps of ideas, layers, and inspiration! So fresh and inviting! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Elizabeth Woods | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:40 PM
What a great layout. I can always use some inspiration on how to do layouts. Thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: Judy B | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Wonderful layout, it's super cute! I love the frames and the way you did the title!
Posted by: Carole Stirrat | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 01:39 PM
love this page and its really interesting to see the way you layer! The flowrs are also awesome!!!
Posted by: Tina Phillips | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 01:30 PM
Gorgeous layout. Love the flowers!
Posted by: April C | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 12:41 PM
I love your scrap page. I really like how the color pops off the page. Thanks for sharing with us, it's nice getting to know you a little bit.
Posted by: Jessica Stull | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Wonderful layout!
Posted by: Tona | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 12:18 PM
So what your saying is that you don't cut your photos into hearts anymore? How about ovals or stars? Just kidding! Love..love..love your layout! I like how you didn't make the flower and just used the pleated paper in the title. Beautiful Page.
Posted by: Tammy | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for letting us get to know you better. I love the textures of your page. Can't wait to see more of your work.
Posted by: Sandra Y. | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Michelle, love the 3D on the layout...keep up the great inspiration! Thanks!
Posted by: Candy | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:46 AM
What a cute page! And I just got my Twig stuff, so I am going to use that idea of yours with the 'extra' flower pleats...that looks so cute as a border! Looking forward to more of your inspiration for sure!
Posted by: Kathy P. | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM
WHat a fantastic LO!! Love that you took the flower kit and just used it on the layout and didn't make a flower. Looks terrific!!
Posted by: Lisa Watson | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I like the way you misted some color onto the main page ... and I like everything else too !!!!
Posted by: Annie Lou Ricci | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM
WOW! I love this layout, Michelle. It's truly beautiful. It's also good to hear about your progression as a scrapbooker. It encourages me to hear that others evolve and improve over the years; that means I can too! :)
Posted by: Kate Vickers | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Nice interview. I love to read about other crafters.
Posted by: Natasha G.P. | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM
I liked reading about your crafting info. Thanks.
Posted by: B. Poteraj | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:04 AM
How cute your interview is. I like reading about the mishap...
Posted by: sharon gullikson | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM
What a great layout - it really inspires me. Thank You!
Posted by: Jennifer Kozar | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 10:53 AM
This is lovely! I love the frame on top of the frame!
Posted by: katie | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Beautiful LO!
Posted by: conniemelancon | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM
What a great use of such amazing products. It turned out gorgeous.
Posted by: Holly T. | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Love the kraft paper background, it really makes the colors of the Elizabeth Park collection pop! Makes you feel like spring!
Posted by: donna | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM
I am already a big fan of your work and a follower. This is beautiful and congrats!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM
What a great layout! I love little girl pages (probably since most of mine are little boy). I am awaiting my box of all the TWIG papers and goodies.
Posted by: Jeanne K | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 10:01 AM
What a great layout Michelle! I always love your work :) I especially like the flowers, and how you "framed" each photo with a different shape. So cute!!
Posted by: Mary Ann | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Nice texture and depth - thanks for sharing with us and welcome!
Posted by: Barb V #2975 | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 09:08 AM
What a gorgeous page! I absolutely love the colors. :)
- April W
Posted by: April W | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 09:00 AM
I like how you combined the Kraft paper and mists with LYB. I never would have thought of that myself in a million years. I look forward to more of your creations!
Posted by: Marcia Scantlin | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Love those flowers.Look forward to seeing your work this month.
Posted by: Judy Ray | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 08:36 AM
So so cute!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Super cute page....girlie, yet not frilly girlie. love it!
Posted by: lisa. | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Beautiful layout Michelle!!! Headed to your blog now.
Posted by: Lindy | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 08:01 AM
WOW I love that!!! I am going to go visit the blog now :)
Posted by: Jill Blanchard | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Fantastic layout!!I love the colors this pretty pink flower, the title... Thanks for sharing!
Hugs!
Posted by: Aluap | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 07:36 AM
I particularly am drawn to the accent under the title - really great idea.
Posted by: Donna Woods | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 07:24 AM
I am obsessed with folded paper :) Thanks for sharing, love the bright colors mixed with the kraft. Beautiful!
Posted by: Khristen Foss | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 07:12 AM
Beautiful. Love the way you did the title and all the texture you used.
Posted by: Carol 6158 | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Congrats on your guest spot love your layout and can not wait to see more!
Posted by: Janet | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Great layout! I laugh at your scrapbook 'mishaps'!! My fist one's are the same way, shaped pics, too much white space, etc. We've come a long way! :)
Posted by: Pam Loris | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 06:37 AM
Gorgeous!! The flower, the misting all of it. Going into my inspiration file.
Posted by: Kathy Skou | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 06:36 AM
As a former Hartford area resident who loved to visit Elizabeth Park, I have a special affinity for this new line. I love the colors in the layout and the beautiful rosette.
Posted by: Joanne S | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 05:46 AM
love the layout and the quick rundown!
Posted by: Rose J | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 04:05 AM
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Sharon S. | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:31 AM
Your work is spectacular...super cute page!
Posted by: Michelle eisele | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:15 AM
love, love, LOVE making flowers for my projects too! This is so pretty!
Posted by: Kyle | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:02 AM
Totally love the flowers! Welcome to Michelle - can't wait to see what else you've been cooking up for LYB!!!
Posted by: Rhonda V. | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 02:02 AM
Love this LO! I like the idea of using the accordion folded paper under the title! Great first page!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 12:40 AM
First time is a charm. How adorable. You have given me inspiration. Thanks.
Posted by: Kathy | Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 12:28 AM
A fabulous page, and adorable photos!
Posted by: Suzanne Sergi | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 11:55 PM
OMG this is wonderful!!! You just can't do wrong with LYB it seems. TFS
Posted by: Karyn | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Beautiful layout! Love your frames and flowers- wonderful accents. And I'm SO glad that my H.S. and college yearbook experiences kept me from ever wanting to do shaped photos! ;)
Posted by: jengd | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 11:19 PM
Cute! Love the colors!!
Posted by: Kelly L | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 11:12 PM
I'm SO glad that I'm not the only one who had all of the shaped photos!! I have a flower photo that I finally redid the page... It was SO embarassing!
Love the LYB items, and the folded embellishment!!
Posted by: HeatherC | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:59 PM
Love this page and collection! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Lauren Norvell | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Gorgeous flowers and misting! Love that you hand write your journaling. I think it's more personal that way and have been trying to do that more myself. :-D
Posted by: dlwidder | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Congrats Michelle on your first posting. I love how beautiful you made your kraft paper fit in with your layout. Looking forward to seeing more of your creations.
Posted by: Cindy | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:40 PM
I love the accordian folded flower and strip!! Very cute!
Posted by: Kristin | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:36 PM
I love your page!
Posted by: Victoria H | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:33 PM
Great page - love the misting and the flower
Posted by: Heather Robertson | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:31 PM
This is a great layout! Can't wait to see this line in my scrapbook store!
Posted by: Brooke D | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Beautiful layout! I love the flowers! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Love this page....the kraft paper really makes the page elements POP!
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:22 PM
I vote for “Fun to Explore with my B.F.F.” by Cookie Aguilar.... and I'm gonna copy this flower cause i loved the tip! xoxoxo
Posted by: nana nassar | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Love it! Especially the flowers
Posted by: terri | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Love Michelle's work! Thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Jennifer | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Love the flowers! Thanks for a chance to win :)
Posted by: Kris | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Great page! Love the flower. Super cute!
Posted by: Lisa Kerr | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Beautiful layout. Love the colors and flwers!
Posted by: Carolyn | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Beautiful details, Michelle! Very fun LO.
Posted by: julie urban | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Love your layout! All the layers and dimension are so fun! This is a great collection to work with! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Wendy Crowe | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:01 PM
So cute and love the flowers...welcome Michelle to LYB
Thanks for the chance to win prizes! Have a great day
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Posted by: Beverly Blair | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:01 PM
You are soooo talented! Gonna scraplift for one of my little artists.:) Thanks for that in advance!
Posted by: Joni Johannsen | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 10:00 PM
So cute. I can't wait to get my hands on the prefolded flowers. Also love the idea of using the folded papers for other embellishments other than flowers. Thanks for the ideas.
Posted by: Dianne | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:59 PM
I love all the fabulous layers and textures. Love the artsy look to the layout as well. Perfection!
Posted by: Carmen O. | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:59 PM
This is a cute page. I like the use of the folded paper for something other than a flower. My flowers never stay a flower for long. What's the trick to keep it together?
Posted by: Marcie A | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:59 PM
What an awesome layout. On the kraft cardstock it looks like it has some blue on it.....how did you achieve that?....I love the effect.
Posted by: Toni Barta | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:58 PM
This is gorgeous! Thanks for the beautiful inspiration. I can't wait to see more!
Posted by: Samantha T | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:56 PM
I love the layout and the fan folded flower.
Posted by: Joye Brown | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:51 PM
Love the close up of the glass with the brush, it gives the LO a special touch!
Posted by: Carolina Garrido | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:50 PM
I love the layout! The folded flower is great, I will definitely have to make more of those :)
Posted by: Jennie Wheeler | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Love this layout. I can see this in a masculine themed layout as well! Well done, I love seeing other's layouts so I can scraplift them later!
Posted by: Sheryl Taylor | Wednesday, March 09, 2011 at 09:50 PM