I Took a "Mulligan"

A Mulligan is "when a player gets a second chance to perform a certain move or action."  I could not live with the layout I posted Wednesday as it was.  I had to fix it.  Did I mention I HAD TO? Although not everything is as I would like it, I certainly feel assured it's better!

The Story
These are pictures of me and my husband.  I can't believe the 70's look or that Jim had that much hair!  LOL  Look at those thin people, it's a wonder that it is really us.  Looking back through the great times and the hard times we certainly had great adventures.  And more to come!

The Layout

Orginal Layout

What I Learned

• Dad was right when he said, "If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing it right." 
• I toned down the embellishments.  Whew!
• I still kept my clocks but reduced their numbers.
• I used three photos instead of two.  I usually don't go for even number photos and now I understand why.  The balance is so much better with the three.
• I used my vintage rick rac instead of all the clutter embellishments.  Mom bought the ribbon for me along with other vintage ribbon.
• The title is still a bit to dark, but I highlighted it a bit with my Inkessentials Pen.
• I would love another Heidi Swapp clock face to try something else. 

Thanks for all the suggestions and observations.  They really helped.  This one probably will get put in the frame for my dinning room home decor.  It  is simpler than the others I've hung up, but it depicts me and Jim much better. 

Next Week
The Craft and Hobby Trade Show will be going on in Chicago.  I'm so in mourning over not being able to go.  BUT I did send four projects to be displayed at Epiphany Crafts Booth.  So I'm there vicariously.  Next week I'll be posting my layouts and projects from CHA!

FYI:  Two Peas in a Bucket and Fiskateers are having online CHA crops.  If you have never participated in an online crop you should really try it.  I have so much fun and I actually get more done.

A Total Funny
My husband and I went to the Peach Festival on the 4th of July.  They always have a antique car show.  As we were looking we quickly came across this truck:

I couldn't stop laughing.  Jim just kept looking at it and studying it.  I'm still laughing at the thought.  The kicker:  Other than this is the model with the long bed, this is the truck that Jim and I dated in and the one we had when we were first married.  LOL

Have a Crafty Day!

Gratitude List
1.  my sweet grandgirl's smile
2.  my incredible daughter and her awesome husband
3.  driving / car safety
4.  people who care and love throughout my life
5.  how God places people and events in my life and grants me the pleasure of knowing why from time to time.