Scrapbook Layout Quilted

Thank you bloggers for all the kind comments from Monday's post.  They are always so encouraging.

If you think I had a hard time on the first quilted layout you should have been there while I was completing this layout.  At one point in my crafty beginnings I was into making the foundation of a layouts from quilt patterns.  It felt like I was truly a quilter.  Do you have a guess which paperline I used for this layout?  Let's put it this way, I could never get enough. 

The Story
This is a photo of my mom's "Daddy." Like most daughters Grandpa was Mom's first love.  Grandpa was a very quiet man and there are few photos of him.  I think he was a bit camera shy.  The photo was taken at Grandpa's house.  The suit he is wearing was one of those "rare occasions" that he wore a suit. 

The Before Layout

(bad photo...made awhile back before I got the hang of things)

The After Layout

Things I Learned

• It's fun to use the old stash.  The die cut, rub-ons, "Prince Charming" label, and the title lettering are all from more than a year ago.  The paper also is from some time ago.
• I used "Swatch Book" for the writing around the star.  It frames the star. 
• Although unsure how it was going to look I ended up really liking the rub-on flourish in the top corner.
• You can print on pattern paper.  The die cut next to the photo has printed images.  I used my Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pumice and used it to tone down the writing.  I edged the die-cut with Vintage Photo.  I ran it through my printer using a bold font. 
• I can make silhouettes.   I watched a video on YouTube that taught me how you make a Silhouette with Photoshop Elements.  I'll be making more!
• The title "Daddy" was made from some older Making Memories glittered alphabet.  I sanded each letter to remove a lot of the glitter.  I inked them using Ranger's Archival Ink Black.  I ran the letters through my Xyron Sticker Maker.  The glitter left on the letters and inked over gives the letters a distressed look with the different shades of black.

 Although it was very hard to finish this layout I'm glad I did. 

Have a wonderfully Crafty Day!

Gratitude List

1.  Tabitha's strength

2.  R's smiles

3.  pushing myself to do something I needed to do for several years

4.  God's forgiveness, grace, and unyielding love for me

5.  unexpected gifts