Welcome to Day 1 of the All About the 70's Blog Hop! I was so excited for this hop because I grew up in the 70's!
If you found me first, please go to Lynda's BLOG to begin the hop.
For my project today I created a 2 page layout.
I started with one piece of paper that I found at Michaels and I cut it into two pieces. I originally was going to mount the two pieces onto these light blue cardstock papers, but then I noticed the ipod....
I trimmed off the ipod and skull (not a big skull fan) so it all worked out.
I used my Gypsy to create and size my title. I used the font from Feeling Groovy sized to 1.42 inches.
I grabbed the heart from Cricut Stencil and sized it to 4.52 inches. I copied another heart and sized it to 2.45 inches. I used Hide Contour to hide the inside cuts. Then I grabbed 70s from Cindy Lou and placed them inside the heart (sized at 1 inch). I did NOT weld, just grouped them so the numbers would cut out.
I cut the images out of red cardstock.
I wanted to fill in the "V" so I cut two more by opening a new Layer and copying one on it. I hid all of the other cuts then copied it again. I cut out the "V"s in orange and yellow.
I adhered the orange one inside the heart, and trimmed (by hand ~ almost forgot how) about 1/8" off and adhered it on top of the orange one.
I did not want too much color as the patterned paper is pretty busy!
Here is a close up of the heart!
Here is the first page ~ Aren't I cute? It is hard to see, but in the center photo if you zoom in you can see that I knocked out one of my front teeth!
I stitched along the bottom of the papers using my We Are Memory Keepers Sew Easy piercing tool and yellow DMC floss. I always think of my jeans with the rainbow stitched up one leg and down the other when I think of my childhood!!
I took the 70s from the inside of the small heart and adhered them onto this page. I outlined them in black with my fine point sharpie so they did not get lost in the background.
I added some pictures from summer time along with my dad's boat. I have a ton of great lake memories from the 70s!
I had a great childhood, so I really liked the 70's. What I did not really like was the clothing styles and the music!!
Your next stop in the hop is JANET!
70'S HOP DAY TWO (January 16):
14 comments:
really like this. i dont really have memories as i was born in 1977..
craftingwithblue @ gmail.com
Hi Lori,
Very cute lay out. I also knocked out my front tooth when I was around that age. LOVE the LOVE heart..my fav!!!!
Thanks for sharing
Creative Wishes,
Claire DT 70's blog hop
www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com
Well when the 70's hit I was 12 remember all of them. You did a marvelous job of representing the feel of those years. TFS
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
Oh, I Love your Layout! You did an Amazing Job! Loved the 70s. :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com
cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com
love this groovy!
Love the cuts you added to the paper especially the heart. I also like the strip of pictures on the orange. You always do such beautiful creative work.
Awesome layouts. Love the designs and the colors you did a great job.
Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com
What a Groovy LO! Love it!
loooooooove, this LO!!! GREAT job, I think you captured the 70s to a T!!! I think the heart is awesome!
Theresa
scrappinginheels@gmail.com
fabby layouts TFS
So many fun details in this layout, Lori!! I love how the pictures look very natural with the layout -- You really nailed this one!! ;)
You are soooooo GROOVY!!
Thanks for being a part of the hop...
Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
Love your layout & yes your a cutie. I remember drawing 'love & peace' in that way!
Hummer Hugs,
Misty
http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
hummingbird204 at comcast dot net
Love your layouts they are great and thanks for the tutorial on how you created them. wonderful backdrop for some great photos! Nice to savor those memories and share with others!
Big Blog Hugs! Janet
So cool, love the layout and the theme girls. Great job
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