Sunday, June 2, 2013

Blog Hop

 
Welcome to the SG Blog Hop for June, if this is your first stop, you might like to start at the Scrapbook Generation blog and then hop through each link. Here is the list in case you get lost

Scrapbook Generation blog - http://scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/
Alisha - http://layoutaday.blogspot.com/ You Are Here

Each blog will share a project using one of the SG sketches as a starting point. You can find the sketches in their books and downloads in the SG store, and there is a free one every month in case you wanted to try it out.

For my Layout I used a page kit from Scrapbook Generations by Allison Davis. I scrap in order so when this challenge came about I was a little scared. I didn't want to jump to far ahead. Luckily I only had to jump ahead a few pages in my album. The kit called for 8 photos. 2-4x6 1 3x4 and
5- 2.5x2.5. I made my 3x4 into a 3x4.5, plus I added a 2.5x2.5. I was having a hard time with the colors of the layout but I did it anyway determined for it to "work".  I first followed the instructions, changed the title and came up with this:
 



But I it wasn't speaking to me, I was thrown from the purple in the photos. Plus it was celebrating Disney's 50th Birthday so I wanted more Gold. I shopped from my stash, redid the layout and came up with this:

What layout do you like more? I'm still on the fence. I think maybe the background paper is too Gold.
 
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Next on the hop is Michelle - http://ownerofchanel.blogspot.com/  leave a comment on each blog and one lucky commenter will receive a free sketch bundle of their choice from the store. The winner will be draw on June 10th, so you have one week to leave a comment.
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41 comments:

  1. Michele's Scrapy CreationsJune 3, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    great pictures--great change up on layout.. love that purple star paper that perfect for pictures.. one thing that came to my mine is to add little black somewhere to maybe ground the pictures little more or add stars..

    thanks for sharing.

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  2. ScrapthatJune 3, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Great LOs! I think I like the gold one best because it has a more grounded feel and draws the eye into the pictures more. It also adds warmth to your pages!
    TFS and great work!!

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  3. HeatherKJune 3, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    I really like the gold background and think it complements the purple very nicely. You could always mute it by distressing it or misting it. Great work.

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  4. IsbahaJune 3, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    I like the both, love the color scheme from the first but maybe the second is better with your photos ? I can't chose... Great job anyway !

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  5. TinaGAleJune 3, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    Both are lovely but I like the gold of the second one. Great choice for the photos. Love Disney! I'm working on an album now trying to finish it before we leave in two weeks to go again.

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  6. Nicole BingamanJune 3, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I like the redo version better, myself. I actually think the gold helps the purple. Aren't they opposite on the color wheel thing?? Or go together in some sort of design principal? All I know is they look pretty together. Such a pretty page.

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  7. SteffanieJune 3, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I love the gold! I think it makes the colors all stand out even more. Great layout!

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  8. wteagonJune 3, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    I think both layouts are very nice, but I have to say, the second one is my favorite. I love the bold background color and it makes your photos stand out really well. I also feel the pink and purple strips in the second are more complimentary to your color scheme in the photos. Great job! I also love using Allison's and Debbie's sketches. They are a great starting point.

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  9. kellyJune 3, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    I like the second layout. It looks great with the colors. Thanks for sharing your work on the blog hop. This is such fun!

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  10. WandaJune 3, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I like the gold. It draws my attention to the page more and makes the photos stand out.

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  11. LaureenJune 3, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Lovely patterned papers you used and LOVE the photos you used on your double page layout! I'd vote for the first one.... I see that many are voting for the second one. For the first layout, I would spray some with mist and let the photos be the FOCAL attention grabbers! Love the sketch you used!

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  12. powerscrapperJune 3, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    The second layout definatly looks better with your pix. Love that sketch!

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  13. LaurieJune 3, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    I love the second LO--most definitely goes with the pictures better. And I don't feel the gold is too gold. It's just perfect!

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  14. SherriJune 3, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    weird how the background paper makes such a big difference. I like the gold one better. goes better with the photos.

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  15. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Thank You so much ladies for the feedback. I think I might mist it a little in black, and finish the journaling.

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  16. scrappingrammiJune 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I like the gold layout, it makes the pictures pop.

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  17. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I like the one with the gold. It makes the other colors come to the foreground and stand out! Good job!

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  18. DevraJune 3, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Love them both, but totally understand your thought process! Go for the GOLD

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  19. GLOANNJune 3, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Oh, definitely the redone one works so much better for your pictures.

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  20. Stephanie FeltusJune 3, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I love the gold layout! It goes really well with the pictures.

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  21. DianeJune 3, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    I appreciate that you showed us both layouts. I wouldn't normally think to change the background pages...duh.... I like both LOs but I think that i like the second (gold) layout best. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    I tried to leave a comment from my phone but it isnt here, I just said how much I like your layouts, both of them, the photos really shine and take centre stage! I think I like the gold a little more, but both are terrific.

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  23. ColleenJune 3, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    I like the gold background more. It balances the bold colors in the photos better. Nice job!

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  24. csewy-csescrap13June 3, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    Definitely like the second layout best....the gold brings out all of the colors in the photos! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. BrendaJune 3, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Both are GREAT!!

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  26. MissyJune 3, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Great layout, I think the gold is good, it brings out the gold in the photo of the Mickey silhouette!!

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  27. Pink DalmatiansJune 3, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    I definitley like the gold one better. Now you have a 2nd layout all ready for the perfect pics! Great job & I love this layout!

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  28. MandalikaJune 3, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    These are both great but the gold grabs me more, I think it works so well with the purple.

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  29. AndieJune 4, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I think both layouts are fantastic - but would probably go with the second one, the goldish background just makes those photos pop!! Beautiful work!!

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  30. SharleneJune 4, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I like the second version better. The gold background draws my attention first. This sketch is one of my favourite. I could do this sketch multiple of time. Great layout!

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  31. bakscrapJune 4, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I like the one with the gold background.

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  32. AmandaJune 4, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I like the second layout--the colors work great with the pictures! And I love that sketch!

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  33. dlhfksJune 4, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    I like the second one, it makes the colors pop. Both are great!

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  34. smclJune 4, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    I really like the first one, and then I saw the second one... I love the second one! The photos pop! What a lot of work for you! I redo things often, trying to improve. Wish I could think of those things ahead of time instead of after the fact, don't you?

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  35. MJ's KrazeJune 4, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I really like the second one. The colors seem more like a celebration.

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  36. Dreamers KlubJune 4, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    I am with the crowd...I like the gold. I feel it calms down the blues

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  37. Stacey BarrowsJune 5, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    I love how you changed up the color scheme. The second one turned out great. I also love your idea of challenging yourself.

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  38. ~Denise~June 5, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Love the second layout! I'm able to see the photos better with darker background paper and still appreciate the patterned papers while looking at these photos. Disney is full of bold colours, so your layout is colourful! It's amazing you went ahead and re-did a second layout just to compare and pick the best of two... that's awesome!

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  39. gmlindseyJune 5, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I like the colored background on layout 2. Great job!!

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  40. JennyJune 6, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    I like the yellow too! Fun to see non-traditional Disney colors on a Disney page!

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  41. LauraBJune 7, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I prefer the white background but I tend to like "white space" on my layouts. The gold background goes perfectly with your photos! Either way- you did a great job!

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