Layouts based on sketches

Meeting the girls

May 23, 2014 By Janice Daquila-Pardo 1 Comment

Isn't little Ella adorable?

A few days ago I shared a layout about an old friendship of ours with a man named Jeremy, who both Matt and I worked and were friends with several years ago. Today’s layout features photos of Jeremy’s family from last November when they came to town. It was the first time we had met his new wife, Emily, and little girl, Ella. They were delightful.

Product/technique notes

I followed this sketch from the Creative Scrappers Birthday Bash and used papers mostly from BasicGrey and October Afternoon. I created the title on my Silhouette.

Greenfield Village

May 20, 2014 By Janice Daquila-Pardo 2 Comments

I did a little reading about Greenfield Village while I was creating this layout, and it made me want to go back as an adult!

I’m so grateful that Mom and Dad always put in such effort to plan fun and educational summer vacations for us, like this one in August 1978 that included a day at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. In the left photo Phil and I are posing with a statue of President James A. Garfield, and in the right photo we’re being dramatic in a gazebo that was used for musical performances.

Product/technique notes

I used the following sketch from Creative Scrappers’ Birthday Bash and papers from the My Mind’s Eye “Miss Caroline” collection. I created the title on the Silhouette and added a bit of Studio G washi tape and a Martha Stewart butterfly punch.

Bobcat mom squared

May 18, 2014 By Janice Daquila-Pardo Leave a Comment

Mom came to OU for Mom's Weekend all four years that Phil and I attended there, and we had a fabulous time each year.

Going to Ohio University at the same time as Phil was perfect for me, but it made things awfully nice for Mom and Dad, too. They knew we were there for each other, and they could visit us at the same time. Here Mom is attending her first of four OU Mom’s Weekends in May 1986.

Product/technique notes

I followed this sketch from the Creative Scrappers Birthday Bash and used papers from My Mind’s Eye’s 6×6 “Quilting Bee” paper pad along with some punches. Then I topped it with a title created on my Cameo, hand stitched a zig-zag up near the photo and added a few tiny staples.

Whut?

May 13, 2014 By Janice Daquila-Pardo 1 Comment

What? I can't hear you!

Somewhere along the line my brother came home with these big fake ears. He must have borrowed them from a friend because I think we only had them for this one evening. But we made the most of it because we took turns wearing them around and making lame hearing and ear jokes. I guess we must have been pretty cute because my dad (I think I remember that he took this shot) pulled out the camera and captured the silly fun.

It’s amazing how clearly I remember this night, out on my bike, hoping our neighbors would catch a glimpse of me in my huge ears. I love having little memories like this to savor.

Product/technique notes

I followed this sketch from the Creative Scrappers Birthday Bash and used supplies from American Crafts—Amy Tangerine’s “Yes, Please” and Dear Lizzy’s “Neapolitan” collections.

Sweet mother love

May 11, 2014 By Janice Daquila-Pardo 3 Comments

I live far from my dear mother, so because I can’t be with her today I spent a chunk of the day working on this layout about her love for me (and later my baby bro). I was about seven months old in this summer-of-1967 photo, which makes my mom 27 in it. Mom is wearing a swimsuit, so it seems we’ve been bathing beauties together and are taking a break to stay hydrated.

My father took this shot and then wrote on the back of it, “my women.” I just love that.

Like the luckiest of us, I believe that my mom is the best. She was made to be a mother; she loved it and excelled at it. God bless you, Mommy, and happy Mother’s Day from a grateful daughter.

Product/technique notes

I used the following sketch from Creative Scrappers to make my page. And the products I used mostly came from My Mind’s Eye “The Sweetest Thing” collection, with a little MME “Six by Six: Honey Cake” and one piece of Crate Paper “On Trend.” I designed and cut the title with my Silhouette Cameo. The sticker and enamel dots are from MME “Collectable,” and the flair badge is from Panda Eight.

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