Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Pebbles We Go Together Hugs & Kisses Grandparent Layout

Today I have one last Valentine's Day layout to share featuring my sweet grandparents.  They have been married just a few years shy of 70 years so when I came across this photo of them I knew they would be a great match with the Pebbles We Go Together collection (even if it was taken at Christmas time).  ;)
I thought it would be fun to create a grouping of the roses in this  collection by layering them on the aqua tag.  Even though the tag didn't quite match my theme, I loved the color of it and how it contrasted with my flowers so I was able to strategically hide the picture printed on it.


I die-cut my hugs and kisses title using Silhouette cut files found HERE and HERE using white vinyl which is perfect for thin, delicate titles that might otherwise shred ordinary cardstock.


To give my flowers extra depth I popped up some with foam tape and cut some extra flowers from the matching patterned paper to layer in the centers.


For the perfect finishing touch to my layout I created a ribbon border using We R Memory Keeper's Sew Ribbon tool.  I love how it adds the perfect Wow factor to my layout!  It reminds me of a fancy wedding dress which is perfect for a layout all about love!

 To create a border just like mine, you will need 3 to 4 feet of ribbon (I used almost an entire 4-foot AC spool with my bow)  and a We R Memory Keepers "Sew Ribbon" tool of your choice.


Thanks so much for stopping by.  Make sure to hop over to the Pebbles blog for a step-by-step tutorial using the "Sew Ribbon" Tool.  :)

Supplies Used (available at Scrapbook.com)

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4 comments:

  1. jkstiles77March 3, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful layout ... love the technique you used with the ribbon!

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  2. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up DemonstratorMarch 4, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    Oh wow this layout is gorgeous and it's so nice to see a photo of your grandparents and put faces together with the people you adore and love so much. They are such a great looking couple together and God bless them! for being married nearly 70 years! WOW! Amazing love story. Your layout really is beautiful my friend.
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  3. Cara GMarch 15, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    What a beautiful layout Mendi...and that photo is precious! Love the ribbon sewing too--it's just perfect!

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  4. Taunya ButlerMarch 16, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    So amazing!!! So sorry that I have been absent but my health problems finally led to surgery and I am trying to heal and get better!!! Did not mean to neglect you, my friend!! This layout is precious and the added extra special things and touched you added just show how much this picture is to be cherished!!! You do a marvelous job with stitching and details and titles!!! All those things came together on this layout to make it outstanding!!! Hugs to you!!!

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