(Erin) "Fish Face" Get Creative March 15th

Well good morning! It looks like it's going to be another beautiful day here (I'm still amazed at the way spring came to us a couple months early!) and there's much to do outside- but I wanted to share with you a layout I created yesterday using the March 15th layout challenge sketch from over at Get Creative. Since it's been so nice out lately, the kids are almost ALWAYS outside, which is so great- and I've been able to stalk them like that crazy photo-taking mom I am and get just a ton of awesome pictures!! :)
This particular one of Gunner and his "fish face" I just fell in love with! I love this little guy SO much, I cannot even relay it to you properly...he is such a joy to me. He has the funniest and most quirky personality...I do not know what on earth I would do without him!! And even though he's proving his stubborn ability to almost NEVER look at the camera here, I still love being able to capture his sweet little face...
Here is my project, using the GORGEOUS Pink Paislee "Spring Jubliee" papers:Based on this sketch created by the fabulous Melenia for Get Creative:And, of course, some closeups. Here I wanted to show you the little bundle of sticks I nabbed from the porch after Gunner left them there. I just broke them down, painted them with gesso, and tied them up with some twine and lace remnants:Here's a closeup of the layers beneath the photo. I have fallen back in love with cardboard. It's SO versatile and adds that perfect amount of texture. Oh, and fabric too- love it.:Here I wanted to show you a couple of things. I used gesso and a Studio Calico mask to create the white painted design. Also, I stitched my paper circle and then tore the edges afterwards. Finally, I'm totally digging the confetti trend I've been seeing EVERYWHERE- it's fabulous. I punched some hearts from scraps and used a plain hole punch as well to create my confetti, and lastly added some bling and pearls:But I'd better get busy. The kiddos are already outside playing (and fighting, of course!)- so I should probably go play ref. I hope your day is beautiful :)~ take care,
xErin