Saturday, March 17, 2012

Take Twelve Project - March 12

March 12 was just one of those days.  Things seemed to start against me and wouldn't let up as the day went on.  From disappointing doctor visits to breaking cameras, it was the last type of day that I would want scrapbooked and shared with the masses.  However, I think that is the beauty of Ella Publishing Co.'s Take Twelve Challenge - it encourages us to document our lives as they are - the good and the bad, the bright and the dismal.

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The design inspiration for the layout was actually a JCrew store window in Cambridge, Massachusetts filled with accordion rosettes of various shapes and sizes swirling against a black backdrop.  There is additional meaning behind this design, however.  For the most part, March 12 felt like a really dark and dreary day filled with black and gray clouds hanging over me.  However, despite my own self-pity, there were the bright moments of sunshine that made me remember that my life isn't that bad and that I too can overcome this day.

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The array of yellow accordion flowers in my layout represents these moments of sunshine on my gloomy March 12th day - lunch with dear friends, Charlotte's silliness, watching her play with Justin.  And so, even though it wasn't the perfectly balanced day that I wish every day was, March 12 was a reflection of my life and I think is definitely worth remembering.

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Supplies:  Patterned Paper (Echo Park, My Mind's Eye, Crate Paper, Sassafras); Letter Stickers (American Crafts); Buttons (Basic Grey); Other (Fiskars Punches; We R Memory Keepers Floss).

You can find my other Take Twelves layouts here and here.

Remember, you have until midnight EST Sunday, March 18 to upload your project here to win the awesome prize given away at Ella Publishing worth $50!!  Hope you get to play along!!

Project 100 Update:  80 down, 20 to go.

9 comments:

  1. Stunning! The mix of bright yellow with the black/grey patterns is amazing! The day may not have been the best day to remember, but this layout is DEFINITELY something to remember!

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  2. Van I just have to tell you again I really love this layout. I love the bright yellow with the gray and black. I am really going to scrap lift this idea! I love the contrast, the photos, the accordion flowers, everything!

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  3. Just gorgeous. The rosettes really pop and are so cheerful. And I love the polaroid-esque photos. :)

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  4. Beautiful page! Love "real-life" pages, so I'm happy you documented the day even though it was less than ideal. TFS!

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  5. This is gorgeous! Love the bright flowers to symbolize the good things that happened on that day!

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  6. Gorgeous, Van! I love all the accordion flowers! The yellow and grey are stunning!

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