This is the final version of the layout I mentioned having to fix.
Look closely at the bottom of the layout, just underneath the torn red patterned paper. Do you see anything?
When I created the first version I was in a scrapbook-deprived state, not having had time in a couple days. Plus I had a bit of nervous energy in me. I completed version one in record time (for me). Forty minutes. All in one sitting. Usually I walk away and come back to look from farther back.
But this time I never stepped back to get a broader view. I scrapped like a maniac in close-up. Early on I had decided I wanted Blake’s face at the lower right third section. I didn’t realize at the time that I would have so much journaled area underneath and the additional rub-on. When I added those elements I just kept putting it all together with my original placement plan.
I ended up with a pretty cool layout that was way off-balance. The photo and its journaled matte were almost at the bottom and there was this massive empty space above. Since I had already applied rub-on’s I couldn’t just lift the photo and matte off and move them up.
What would you do?
Here is what I did: I cut almost an inch off the top and then adhered it to the bottom from behind. Take a look. Do you see the seam? It’s definitely there but hardly noticeable. Even when visible it doesn’t take away from the design. Works for me!
Journaling:
You first started gaming when you were four years old. Your first game was Rayman. I remember how frustrated you got, even though you were very good for you age.
You used to ask me to do the hard parts and I always said, “no.” I finally gave in one day but it only took a few seconds to figure out that as a four-year-old, you had much better hand-eye coordination than me. You demanded the controller back immediately and never asked again!
Products:
Cardstock: Pioneer
Patterned paper: Basic Grey, Lasting Impressions
Letters: Making Memories
Rub-on’s: Basic Grey, K.I. Memories
Journal spot, metal tag, ribbon: unknown
Silver brads: Stampin’ Up
Pen: American Crafts
