I can hardly believe it. I never finish class projects. Ever. Generally, I don't like something about them or they're not my style or it just feels weird to copy someone else. Well, I went to a crop (with the über fabulous Manhattan Scrapbookers) on Friday and finished up this adorable Heidi Swapp mirror album. (I took the class from Heidi at the Scrap Etc. event in Nashville.) Of course, I had to make a few changes. As you can see, it's very pink and full of hearts, which is so not my style. But, I added some of my own flair - I basically painted and doodled all over it and decided to write on the photographs as well. I'm pretty pleased with the results. It's a big book, so I haven't included all the pages, but here's an excerpt:
And before I leave, I had a bit of good news in my inbox today. I got an e-mail from Jana Holstein, Managing Editor of Somerset Memories. A layout of mine has been chosen for their "Anatomy of a Page" feature for the October/November issue!
Thanks for stopping by!
Your minialbum is sooo cool -. I love it!!! And congrats on the Anatomy of a Page- I love this feature and it is going to be awesome with a layout by you!
Posted by: nat | June 19, 2008 at 02:52 AM
Wow, love how you've done this album Julie. Congrats on Somerset Memories
Posted by: sue brown | June 19, 2008 at 03:07 AM
Loving this book! And congrats on the LO being published! xx
Posted by: Lisa Swift | June 19, 2008 at 04:47 AM
Julie, you made that mini-album your own!
Congrats on being published (again):)
Posted by: Sue Clarke | June 19, 2008 at 09:27 AM
I can't believe that ever started out as a "kit" It has been totally "Julied"! It needs to be in a magazine somewhere. Congrats on the pub!!
Posted by: Kira | June 19, 2008 at 09:46 AM
the mini album is FANTASTIC!!! very inspirational!! I need a vacation just to do all the projects you have inspired me to do!! LOL!! congrats on your pubs!!
Posted by: sally | June 19, 2008 at 02:01 PM
That is an AWESOME album. Love it!
Posted by: Kerry | June 19, 2008 at 03:37 PM
gorgeous!!
Posted by: Sandra Collins | June 19, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Wow what a cool little album!!! Congrats on finishing it!!
Posted by: Jen M. | June 19, 2008 at 04:07 PM
Wow! That is great. I too never finish projects from a class.
Posted by: Heather H. | June 19, 2008 at 04:29 PM
This is really awesome! You should consider trying out for Hamby's DT, you would be great!
Posted by: Danielle (vtpuggirl) | June 19, 2008 at 06:21 PM
I can't wait to take her class at Creative Escape...although I have a feeling it's going to be something different. I love how you made this your own...I am not a pink/hearts person either. The collaging and layering are fantastic!
Posted by: Denise | June 22, 2008 at 07:03 PM