Nautical

OK. We don't live near any body of water that I would put my toe in. So here is a LO with pics from last year's vacation adventure to Traverse City, Michigan. I say adventure because we were traveling with a very disagreeable 2 year old. (what's up with the 2nd born) Any way, I had been waiting to try something with transparencies. And here was my chance. I painted a layer of waves on the trans with various shades of blue. I really liked the ripped edges of the vellum because it reminds me of the rippling of the water. I think a common theme in my LO's is texture - ie. the rope (anything that makes you want to touch and feel the LO) supplies: cardstock, rope, tags, 7 gyp word sticker, KI alphabets, hambly journaling bits, ink

"Think Nautical"

First off, I want to thank everyone that took the time to post and contribute towards the blog so far, gosh, it means a lot when you have a vision and you see so many people support the cause with a passion that matches your own.


On to business, Our theme is "think Nautical" on the design side of this blog we will be exploring ways to add this trend in our layouts. This theme will last from now until the first weekend of July.

Periodically I will post more ideas, to help you "think" and see how you can take this and make it your own. Nautical is not just blue, red and white.

It's nature of sea, sand and sky can invoke memories that you have not YET captured in your albums.

Memory Triggers

1. Do you love the beach?


2. Are you a passionate swimmer?


3. Have you ever dreamt about living by the ocean?


4. Have you ever been or dreamt about taking a cruise?


5. Do you love white sands, or just walking on the beach with your spouse or children?


6. Do you have any memories of childhood beach trips that you've never scrapped?


7. Have you ever been on an intimate dinner cruise with your spouse?


8. Have you ever been on a boat for a party, wedding, or any other celebration?


9. Are you a natural born traveller and "vocate" every chance you get


10. Do you love to stargaze, do you love astronomy or if you love it as a child.


11. Do you collect star jewelry or is their someone in your family that love stars and collects them.


12. Are you a closet Pirate fan?


13. Did you love the Pirates of the Caribbean, does you child/children love it?


14. Have one of you kids or family member ever trick or treat in a pirate costume?


15. Are you military affliated?


16. Have you served in the military or had someone passed during the war?

I could go on and on, but more later

Tomorrow is Inspirational Wednesday, you know how we do, I look forward to seeing one thing that inspired everyone this week.