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September 3, 2011

September Grid Challenge by Joni

Hi all...Joni here! Sharing way too much about myself today, probably!!


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...

Now it's your turn to take the September Grid Challenge. See all the details HERE!
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10 comments:

  1. Sindi JeffersSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Wow! This is gorgeous! I love the way the colors pop against the black background. Great layout!

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  2. Stacy H-WSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Joni, 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.

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  3. AngelaSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    This is gorgeous! Love all your little details and the photos are so fun!!

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  4. Get the Picture by KathySeptember 4, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Love love love it! The colors are striking too!

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  5. Sue AlthouseSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Love your stitching and scalloped squares, really softens the grid! That Fancy Pants paper is wonderful, too - beautiful layout!

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  6. Haley D.September 5, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Your black background is the perfect compliment to all the different patterns and colors. I like the scalloped edges and stitching too.

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  7. CStricklerSeptember 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I love how some of the shapes in the grid are circular. It adds more interest.The hints of detail are fabulous. Wonderful page!

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  8. MarieSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I love the patterned papers you used for this!!! The colors just make the grid design pop!

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  9. Get the Picture by KathySeptember 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Love your grid and all the detail - and what a great picture!

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  10. Wendy K.September 11, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I absolutely LOVE your grid of scalloped shapes and the circles in with the squares add the perfect variety. Awesome layout!

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