I really enjoyed this LO -- I really liked the words going around the circles because it echoes the "going around in circles at work" theme. And what can I say about the file folder on a work LO -- PERFECT!! And argyle has a preppy work-like feel to it, I think, yet is fun. Be warned - I'm 'lifting this one!
I hate Katie, 'cause she took the words outta my fingertips; I also agree with Robyn. My only original thoughts are that you must feel a scraplift coming on, I'm a sucker for argyle pps, and I've been wanting to use a file folder. Maybe I'll use one in a shameless, nonsensical way on an lo just to entice Moi into ripping me a new one.
I really like how you have you have used a mini folder to contain your journaling but i am really not sure on the words (around the pics) overlapping. It just seems to break the flow and the 'tidyness' of it. But otherwise great LO!
I hate you, because there is nothing I can honestly say that I would change about this LO!
I think you did an incredible job. Circular cut photos can look silly, but you made it work perfectly, the colors are gorgeous, and I really love the file folder - I've been wanting to use one ever since Robyn used one in her Christmas PBA.
Just beautiful.
omGOSH!!!! this is so great. i have absolutely no suggestions. love the colors, vellum, circles (since that is the challenge lol), file folder, everything. looks great !
I am so glad that someone finally used a file folder in a LO! Really good example of this. I personally love vellum over PP, think it adds depth and interest to journaling. The only thing I don't care for is the way your journaling overlaps around the circles. The rest of the LO has a clean "polished" kinda feel, and even though I'm sure you did it on purpose it distracts me. Other than this it "rocks"!
liking this so much - the only picky thing I will say is that (and this may be a scan/photo distortion) I would like the 3 circles to form more of a right angle around the file folder, rather than seeming slightly off the linear track (kwim?) Slide orange circle right and up very VERY slightly...
Such a fun idea and the journaling is great.
Melissa: Great subject .. I have to do a steal before I leave this place next week {bringing camera to works tomorrow!}
Love the colors {I have the same pp} and the way you wrote on vellum {Maybe?} around the circles. Totally cool look. File folder: cute.
I am not a fan on the patterned paper on the file folder but I do love the lettering and colors. I would have made it look like a "traditiona" file folder. But I love the clip!
I am missing some of the printed words because they overlap .. I would space that out a bit but I like the placement of everything!
Fun layout!
Wow, Melissa this is an awesome LO! Are you sure your a beginner? lol The colors are awesome, two of my favorite ;) Your use of the file foler is a perfect embelishment, and I love the poem!
Being at work takes up so much of our lives. This is such an important part of a personal sb if you work in an office! I LOVE just the idea of the LO, love the pics especially the one with the hand on the keyboard and adore the little file folders and your use of brads and stitching on the one on the right! Awesome job!
To use a "Robyn-ism" - YOU ROCK! I absolutely adore this entire LO. Great colors, perfect use of shapes, balance, and vellum! And an appropriate use of the folder. I hate it when someone uses an embelly just b/c they have it or its "the latest thing" even though it doesn't "go" with their LO.
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