I LOVE grids...they add so much balance to a page and since I'm such a linear and "logical" person, grids really suit me. I also like all the different variations you can do with a grid... stitiching, paper, lots of decorations or hardly any at all...(and Grids don't have to be "square"...think retangular) -- I figured (with the help of my dh) that I do some type of grid on a layout about 10% of the time..which is 1 in 10 layouts and I do about 10 per week...so I use some type of grid about once a week...!!!
So for this layout, I chose to cover almost my entire layout with the grid... Punching paper (mostly square but with a few circles thrown in to add a little interest).... I stitched along the outer edge and added some embellishements to some of the squares. I added my photos (i had planned where they would go) and added my title... --- I left the space above my title alone. And I'm so proud of my 7 year old son.....when I showed him the layout, I asked him if he thought I should "fill in" the big space or leave it empty... He said to leave it empty and when I asked him why...he responded "Because it gives your eye a place to rest.".. Righto buddy!!!
I'd love it if you double click on my layout to enlarge it and see the details that I added...
Wow! This is gorgeous! I love the way the colors pop against the black background. Great layout!
ReplyDeleteJoni, I am totally like you in being a linear person so the this grid challenge was right up my alley. But you layout has blown mine out of the water! Great, great job! I really love all the little details you added. Your hubby was right that space does give your eyes somewhere to rest.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love all your little details and the photos are so fun!!
ReplyDeleteLove love love it! The colors are striking too!
ReplyDeleteLove your stitching and scalloped squares, really softens the grid! That Fancy Pants paper is wonderful, too - beautiful layout!
ReplyDeleteYour black background is the perfect compliment to all the different patterns and colors. I like the scalloped edges and stitching too.
ReplyDeleteI love how some of the shapes in the grid are circular. It adds more interest.The hints of detail are fabulous. Wonderful page!
ReplyDeleteI love the patterned papers you used for this!!! The colors just make the grid design pop!
ReplyDeleteLove your grid and all the detail - and what a great picture!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE your grid of scalloped shapes and the circles in with the squares add the perfect variety. Awesome layout!
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