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CT Spotlight Vol. 13

Putting the Spotlight on Superior Layouts

Welcome to the CT Spotlight, a monthly feature in which the Creative Team will put the spotlight on superior layouts that have caught our eye in the gallery.  We'll show you the layouts, tell you who made them and why we love them.  The first CT member quoted is the one who chose the layout for the Spotlight.

Boy, do we have some great layouts for you this month!

"So Cheesy"
by scrapperjade



ElsieB says:
"This layout caught my eye immediately when I saw it in the gallery.  I love the simplicity of it and how that really allows the adorable photo to shine.  What a cutie he is!  The design and colors are superb.  Love this layout!"

LoveMyBella says:
"The black and orange are fabulous together.  The picture is adorable."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the use of a strip of patterned paper against the black background."

EdelineM says:
"Simple, but awesome.  I love the colors."

scrapsakes says:
"He is a cutie pie!  Wonderful use of eyelets and love the ghost heart on him too!"

Lillpop says:
"What a perfect picture and title."

Jackie Pettit says:
"What a perfect title for the photo!  Makes me LOL, he is adorable and the layout is great."

MamaK321 says:
"I love the simple design, the creative title letters and eyeleted circles."

CamsMomma says:
"I love, love, love the details: the eyelets in the circles, the scribbling in the title letters, the paint around the heart!  It's a simple layout, but the little added touches really make it pop."

Janet says:
"The lighting in the picture really draws your eye to this fabulous page!"

bamablue says:
"I love this choice of papers and the little eyelets in the dots are perfection… reminds me of Swiss cheese! Simply adorable!"

"Optimism"
by sevenupps



MamaK321 says:
"I love the vivid and whimsical watercolor designs, they work perfectly with her photo and theme about looking on the bright side of things."

LoveMyBella says:
"I really like the feel of this layout.  Watercolor flowers with a picture of a 'fun' activity.  It ties together so well."

nun69 says:
"Those watercolor flowers just POP off of the page."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the bright colors of the 'watercolors' as they bring out the colors on the photograph."

Neboyle says:
"This layout reminds me of a piece of art.  Gorgeous layout and gorgeous colors!"

scrapsakes says:
"I love the vibrant colors, the watercolor effect and the depth of field in that photo."

janello says:
"This layout motivates me!  I love the bright colors and the photo is amazing!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"The painting is so fun and whimsical!  I love it!"

CamsMomma says:
"Love the bright colors and the flowers, and the way the edges were used to frame the picture and add movement to the page."

mayerkt says:
"I ADORE THIS LAYOUT!  Something about the whimsy of the watercolor and the feelings of being free like a kid flying a kite just totally brings a smile to my face!"

bamablue says:
"The watercolor flowers and frame are scrumptious and the journaling is wonderful."

"Daddy's Girl"
by VeronicaH



Dianedi says:
"Love this sweet layout by VeronicaH! Gorgeous photos, awesome design and wonderful journaling!"

LoveMyBella says:
"Gorgeous.  The pictures are perfect!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the use of the black and white photographs on this layout."

Neboyle says:
"I love the layering and the whole design of this layout!"

EdelineM says:
"Gorgeous design and love that photo."

scrapsakes says:
"Sweet oversized photo, love the scattering of brown & green flowers, and rows of ribbons."

janello says:
"The rows of ribbons are my favorite and the pictures are truly beautiful."

Lillpop says:
"Just an absolutely stunning layout.  I love the collage look of it!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Love the soft, muted colors, looks great with the enlarged photo!"

MamaK321 says:
"Absolutely lovely how she layered the ribbons, paper strips and title!"

Janet says:
"The ribbon, the flowers, the design--SUPERB!"

"Sense of Wonder"
by ScrapDonna



Janello says:
"I love how this layout flows and that the photos are tinted and lightened to match the elements and papers."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love how appropriate the title is for these pictures."

EdelineM says:
"Adorable."

scrapsakes says:
"Gorgeous girly colors, totally lovin' all the elements on the tags!"

janello says:
"I love how this layout flows and that the photos are tinted and lightened to match the elements and papers."

Lillpop says:
"Love the colors of this layout and the three pictures!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Adorable!!! Love the photos and the colors!"

MamaK321 says:
"I really like the way the title is 'hung.'"

Janet says:
"Great photos, fabulous design!"

mayerkt says:
"The sequence of photos in this layout completely captures the wonder in her eyes!"

bamablue says:
"I’m always drawn to storyboard layouts and this is no exception.  The colors are perfect with the photos and those little pink flowers and ribbon across the top is adorable."

"In Full Motion"
by LeslieAshe

Clairbug says:
"This layout is full of everything fun!!  I find it hard to scrap older guys versus little boys, but this ROCKS!!  The whole motion theme with the gears as embellishments…now THAT'S cool!!"

ElsieB says:
"This layout is pure cool!  It's so hard to scrap bigger boys sometimes and this scrapper has done it perfectly!"

LoveMyBella says:
"Absolutely amazing.  Love the colors, the grouping of the photos, and the main picture is excellent."

Neboyle says:
"This layout really caught my eye since it reminds me of my youngest son.  The colors, the black and white pictures, and the gear embellishments are super cool!"

scrapsakes says:
"I'm drawn to the color-combination, it's just so fun, and the wheel embellishments reiterate a sense of being in motion...wayyy cool!"

janello says:
"One incredible layout! I love how macho this is, a layout I am sure 'he' thinks is cool too, how could you not!"

Lillpop says:
"The black and white photos are perfect against the fun paper and embellishments."

Jackie Pettit says:
"Wow! Love the colors, the photos are incredible! Very cool layout for a teen!"

MamaK321 says:
"The graphic photo actions she used really play well with the distressed gears and bold colors.  This layout rocks!"

mayerkt says:
"This layout is HOT!  The photos are so graphic, and the design is so edgy and cool!"

bamablue says:
"Wow!  The paper colors on the white background really make these black and white photos POP.  This is such a fun and energetic page."

[No Title]
by PUNKIN

CamsMomma says:
"I absolutely love the framing and the way the flowers sweep across the page.  The added bling is a nice subtle touch and the teal and red are fabulous!"

LoveMyBella says:
"The diamond shaped framing is a very nice touch."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the added bling here...adds just the right touch of sparkle."

EdelineM says:
"Ahh, such a cute page."

scrapsakes says:
"The red and teal are such bright, bold colors, but they work so well together.  The framing only adds to the fun!"

Lillpop says:
"Love the two big flowers."

mayerkt says:
"I LOVE how the tulips and frame pop out of the page, and the colors and bling are so totally cool.  Great layout for a studio picture!"

"Purr"
by anitawill1



Janet says:
"I love this page from anitawill1.  The photo alone is priceless, the design and colors are perfect!"

ElsieB says:
"I just knew our resident cat lover,  Janet would pick this layout for the spotlight!  It is flat out gorgeous!"

LoveMyBella says:
"Love the photo with the red and black papers."

nun69 says:
"Stunning.  The red accents just make that black and white paper pop and the picture is beautiful."

FairyMouseMom says:
"LOVE that photo.  It's absolutely gorgeous!"

EdelineM says:
"Cute, cute, cute."

scrapsakes says:
"The circle frame perfectly spotlights Mr. Kitty and love the elements surrounding him, especially how the title is threaded through the photo turns... very clever!"

janello says:
"I really dig the title with the alpha circles and the chipboard swirl...this is adorable!"

mayerkt says:
"TOO adorable! I really like the way the kitty details are used to embellish, and how they don't overtake the fabulous photo!"

Lillpop says:
"Awesome design and colors."

"Bird of Paradise"
by m1218p



nun69 says:
"The stunning colors of the photos and the elements just caught my eye.  I also like that it is a 'non-person' layout, which we don't see much of."

ElsieB says:
"One of my very favorite flowers!  The colors on this layout are spot on.  Wonderful job!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"I love how Marci added the flourishes to this layout.  Those pictures are stunning!"

EdelineM says:
"Beautiful.  I love the swirls."

scrapsakes says:
"Love the layered look, overlapping photos, and the purple swirls give it a burst of life!"

janello says:
"Those swirls are so pretty and are awesome contrast to the flowers' straight lines.  Very beautiful."

Lillpop says:
"The swirls really accent the pictures - very pretty."

MamaK321 says:
"I really like the decorative swirls and fabric elements she used.  The photos are lovely!"

Janet says:
"A wonderful design to showcase the beautiful photos!"

mayerkt says:
"This is just awesome!  Lovin' the colors, and how the two photos give us both a close-up view, and a panorama of such an amazing flower!"

"Thai Dining"
by bellaconsmom



LoveMyBella says:
"I love the soft pretty colors of this layout paired with the gorgeous photo.  Beautiful!"

ElsieB says:
"My favorite thing about this layout is the colors!  Wonderful choices!  I love it!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"I love the look of the title here with the use of two different fonts/alphas!"

EdelineM says:
"Pretty colors."

scrapsakes says:
"The title, colors, the cut-out flowers, heart journaling on the photo and the photo itself... absolutely PERFECT!"

Lillpop says:
"Everything is perfect on this layout - great colors."

"Think Happy"
by novita

bamablue says:
"I love these colors and how the title and black and white photo just pop off the page.  The word art is FUN and the little date tag is just adorable.  Oh, and that stitched border!  I like it all!"

ElsieB says:
"This layout makes me happy!  I love the carefree look on the girl's face and the wonderful elements.  Lovely!"

LoveMyBella says:
"This is so pretty!!  Love the photo."

FairyMouseMom says:
"I love the title/word art here...as well as the 'journaling' that works so well with that photo!"

EdelineM says:
"Beautiful design and photo."

scrapsakes says:
"I admire her gorgeous work and this is such a lovely layout, so beautiful and feminine."

janello says:
"She is as brilliant of a scrapper as she is a photographer.  Simply put 'well done!'"

Lillpop says:
"Fantastic colors!"

bamablue says:
"This photo makes me smile! And it’s beautifully captured in this gorgeous layout.  The colors, the stitching, the word art, everything down to that cute little tag – perfect."

"A Mother's Love"
by houseofpanda



Neboyle says:
"I love how she used the hearts to frame her picture and the white pen work on the letters really makes them pop off of the page."

ElsieB says:
"This scrapper never disappoints!  I love the colors, the double hearts and the way she embellished those chipboard letters.  A great layout!"

scrapsakes says:
"This layout speaks for itself! I love how the framing wonderfully supports the photo and title."

janello says:
"Everything is balanced so well in this beautiful layout!  I love the chipboard title and the reverse letters she used."

Lillpop says:
"The hearts are perfect along with the buttons."

Jackie Pettit says:
"Love the hearts as a frame for the photo!"

MamaK321 says:
"So sweet with the huge hearts and doodle-accented title."

CamsMomma says:
"Love the heart frames, and the green and orange combo."

Janet says:
"Perfect!!  I love the orange hearts against the brown background!"

mayerkt says:
"The title of this layout jumped right out at me!  I love the mixture of regular type and relief - what a great combo!"

bamablue says:
"What a sweet, sweet, layout.  The picture, the cutout hearts, the title, all fantastic."

"Got Aqua-Net?"
by LauraFiore



scrapsakes says:
"I can relate to Laura's style of being able to mix and match various elements and turn out a funky, cool layout.  I love it even more with a sense of humor!  I adore the folded and layered flowers, as well as the film strip for journaling tucked underneath the photo."

ElsieB says:
"I love the humor in this layout!  So fun!"

janello says:
"I love they many layers of this layout.  Everything jumps out at you, but yet the whole layout is a masterpiece."

Lillpop says:
"Love the clever title!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"LOL at the title! Love the 80's hair in the photo! Brings back memories."

MamaK321 says:
 I love the bright, funky colors she used and the filmstrip for journaling is an awesome idea!"

CamsMomma says:
"This picture is hilarious!  Love the girly flowers and colors."

Janet says:
"How fun!!  I remember!!"

"Family"
by tammiejean



Lillpop says:
"I just love the whole look of this layout - the circle and flowers are awesome!"

ElsieB says:
"I added this one to my 'favorites' in the gallery when I saw it too!  The colors are so warm and inviting and they compliment the photo very well.  I also love the big circle and the flowers.  Great job!"

MamaK321 says:
"I love how the flowers flow across the page."

Janet says:
"Fabulous colors and I love all the flowers!"

Neboyle says:
"Fantastic layout!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Gorgeous colors, love the big circle, the title and all the flowers.  SO pretty!"

mayerkt says:
"The colors really pop!  And I love the circles and the cascade of flowers - really gives the layout some fierce panache!"

Congratulations to all the spotlighted scrappers this month!  I can't wait to see what makes it into the Spotlight next month!

Published on 05/21/2007.