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Hey Sunshine! by Haley Ross
Aaaaaaaaahhh! I clench my jaw when I look at pictures of my kids that I love. You know that feeling right? I imagine all moms must do it. But I love the middle picture of M's chubby cheeks. I love this page. The sunshine button is not highly original, but I haven't done it before so I am pleased. What an easy embellishment, and great was to jazz up an cardstock die-cut... Just choose a color, cut a shape (another great way to use my dusty Cricut!) and cover it with buttons.
Materials: Patterned Papers: October Afternoon, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Rub-On Title: ki Memories; Flip Flaps: Close To My Heart; Tranparacey Overlay: Making Memories: Buttons: Basic Grey & Misc.; Acrylic Flowers: ki Memories; Journaling Spots: October Afternoon; Pen: EK Success Zig Writer.

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First Haircut by Haley Ross

I finally used this OLD paper from KI memories. I was trying to figure out how to work in the bright colors of the cutting cape. I think it worked out fine. And the little pocket full of hair (although some people are telling me is creepy) turned out well too.

I am obsessed. OBSESSED with the Photo Flip Flaps from Close To My Heart. I used them here again (pictured below) for the extra pictures I took. They are a scrapbookers dream product. If you want to get your hands on these ($4.95 for 15!) Erin Aumack is a CTMH rep and her blog is linked to the left of this page. She'll hook you up.

Materials: Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Patterned Paper: KI memories; Chipboard & Stickers: KI Memories; Alphabet Stickers: Colorbok; Photo Flaps: Close To My Heart; Memory Pocket: 3L; Pen: EK Success Zig Writer.

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Forever by Haley Ross
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A childhood friend passed away in January. In February, when I went on a scrapbook retreat, I took these pictures & mementos from her funeral to scrapbook. But I couldn't do it. Maybe I wasn't in the right frame of mind, maybe it was too soon but I felt sad. And I wanted to feel happy & in remembrance when I finally scrapbooked Pam. That wasn't the only challenge... the funeral program was stark white & I really wanted to include it. I also wanted to include pictures of the last time we were with Pam (the previous summer). And they didn't match at all. But I realised this: Sometimes in scrapbooking there is a bigger purpose. Sometimes it's about the memory & the meaning and not about your paper choice. Not about the sticker & buttons. So I am happy with this layout. Because it is completed, and I was able to include everything I wanted to.

I cut Pam's funeral card (I took two) up and using a Close To My Heart photo flap, I was able to make an interactive page. Behind the beautiful picture of Pam, you can see the inside of the card. These flaps are awesome. And inexpensive. If you need a Close To My Heart sales rep (that's the only way you can order these great little 4x6 self-adhesive flaps) check out Erin's Blog. She'll hook you up!
Materials: Patterned Paper: My Minds Eye; Ribbon: Stampin' Up; Photo Flaps: Close to My Heart; Chipboard Letters: Pink Paislee; Pen: Zig Writer by EK Success.