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CT Spotlight Vol. 14

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.

Happy summer, everyone!  Summer is a time for long days, no routines, lots of activity, and often little time for scrapping.  That hasn't seemed to stop these scrappers!  Check out these wonderful layouts:

"Templeton the Dog and Barret the Human"
by anitawill1

ElsieB says:
"Not only is the design for this interesting and really fun to look at and the picture absolutely hilarious and superb, the quote is hysterical!  Have you read it?  It brings the whole thing together perfectly!  Another fantastic layout from this scrapper!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Neat text path, photos, and doodles.  Just looks 'fun.'"

mayerkt says:
"Oh my goodness - I just LOVE this layout!  Really, the photo is just incredible on its own, but it is PERFECTLY complimented by the hilarious quote, the title made me chuckle, and the embellishments are so fun and well placed.  Definitely an A+ layout!"

EdelineM says:
"Oh boy, this is just adorable.  It was added to my faves directly!"

janello says:
"This layout has the combination of a winner.  There's humor, great doodles, fantastic quote that tells a wonderful story, rich tones and textures, and ONE incredible photo."

MamaK321 says:
"Great design!  I really like the doodles and cardboard accents."

bamablue says:
"This layout really made me laugh.  The photo and journaling are great and the whimsical paper and stars really set them off."

Jackie Pettit says:
"Awesome design and photo!  Love all the stars!"

clairbug says:
"Wow!  What a fun and HILARIOUS photo!  Love the stars and the way the journaling is wrapped around the circle!  VERY cool!"

CamsMomma says:
"Love this layout!  Love all the stars and doodles and the quote is really funny."

n7zuq says:
"Fantastic layout!  The circle and stars really accent this wonderful photo."

"The Tooth Fairy"
by Bernadettte



Neboyle says:
"I love this layout (really I love all of her layouts) by Bernadettte.  She always amazes me with all of the embellishments that she adds to her layouts, but it is never cluttered and the focus is always on the pictures.  I love how she included Sam's tooth in the layout.  So creative!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"I love the bling showcasing the missing tooth.  Just great!"

mayerkt says:
"The sparkly title and well placed bling totally draw me into this girlie layout!  It has a ton of fun, fabulous embellishments, and the color scheme really rocks with the black and white photos.  Really fun!"

EdelineM says:
"Absolutely beautiful.  I love the colour and amazing composition."

janello says:
"This is beautiful.  Everything coordinates so well like it came in a package, but you can tell that each little embellishment was hand-picked and placed to perfection!"

MamaK321 says:
"Such a darling layout!  I love the variety of embellishments, especially the bling frame on the black and white photo."

bamablue says:
"The teal and lavender combination with the black and white photos is wonderful and all the little details are amazing.  I see something different each time I look at it!"

Janet says:
"The colors are fabulous and I love the circle around the tooth!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Beautiful- I love the colors, and there is so much to look at, so many fun little details.  I always love Bernadette's work!"

CamsMomma says:
"Wow, talk about details!  This layout is full of them.  I especially love that the tooth is in the flower.  The purple and light teal combo is great."

n7zuq says:
"I love the soft colors of this layout with the black and white.  The accents are a perfect touch and draw you in without overtaking the photos."

"I will love you…"
by curlygirly



Janet says:
"This layout created by curlygirly just caught my attention right away.  I love the black and white them.  It is a stunning page!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"I love the monochromatic look to this...in both the picture and paper and embellishments used."

mayerkt says:
"The simplicity of this layout is stunning!  The title says it all - and the photo is darling!  It's amazing how much you can say with just a photo and text!"

Neboyle says:
"I love the simplicity of the layout!"

EdelineM says:
"Simply beautiful.  Love that photo."

MamaK321 says:
"WOW!  Simple design with the eclectic title makes this layout fabulous!"

bamablue says:
"This photo is so soft and sweet and the wordart is perfect."

Jackie Pettit says:
"Love the clean, simple look!"

clairbug says:
"No way this layout only has black and white on it!  WOW!  So amazing what this artist can do with 2 simple colors!!  I'm in awe!"

CamsMomma says:
"Love the simplicity and the black and white.  The photo is darling."

n7zuq says:
"Simple but powerful.  I love the total black and white design."

"May Love Surround You"
by twentytoes



bamablue says:
"This is such a sweet layout.  The photo is adorable and the embellishments are perfect.  I particularly like those photo corners and the little heart tucked behind that sweet tag in the corner.  And the use of white space really makes the photo stand out."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Adorable picture and awesome looking ribbon wrapped on it."

mayerkt says:
"The bow in this layout really caught my attention!  I had to do a double take to see if it was really digital!  The elements are so thoughtfully placed and really pack an impressive punch, but they don't take a bit away from that adorable photo!"

EdelineM says:
"I was absolutely in love from the first time I saw this page.  Adorable photo, love the ribbon and the photo corner too."

Janet says:
"Perfect quote for this photo!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Love the photo and the quote- so sweet!  Great colors!"

clairbug says:
"Beautiful!  Leaves me speechless!  Very simple, yet very well designed!  The embellishments are absolutely PERFECT for this layout!"

CamsMomma says:
"Love the dark stitching around the green patterned paper and the photo corners."

n7zuq says:
"Beautiful use of white space.  The embellishments add just the perfect touch."

"A New Baby"
by scrapperjade

CamsMomma says:
"I love this layout by scrapperjade.  I love the details--the scallops, the tear, the scalloped stitched circle with the tag hanging from it and the antique photo."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Neat focus on the photo by the stitched circle outline!"

mayerkt says:
"Scallops and tears are really hot right now - so no wonder this layout is a standout!  Also, this photo really adds to the layout!  There are few things more precious than a newborn.  Look at the cute little chubby rolls on the baby's back!  ACK!  Way too cute!"

EdelineM says:
"Ahh, such a precious layout.  I love this."

janello says:
"Such sweet little details are added to this beautiful layout.  Love the stitching, paper tears and the polka dot patterned paper.  All add to the adorable picture."

bamablue says:
"Besides loving all new baby pictures, this layout is particularly stunning.  I especially like the quote and that one little pink flower on the stitching stem."

Janet says:
"This page just makes you sigh!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Aaahhhhh...precious!  I love the photo and the quote!"

clairbug says:
"Simply adorable!  Everything is so soft and sweet....just like that lil' baby!!  Great work!"

n7zuq says:
"This layout is so striking.  I love how the circle showcases this darling photo."

"Summer"
by nikitabear



FairyMouseMom says:
"I like the grouping of photos, those ribbons you used, and how you cut that patterned paper to accent your layout!"

mayerkt says:
"These colors SCREAM SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER!  Love the little ribbon accents too!"

Neboyle says:
"I love the design, the circles, and the papers!"

EdelineM says:
"Awesome summer page."

janello says:
"Love the patterned paper here and the circle theme!"

MamaK321 says:
"Lovin' the circles bordering the patterned paper and that close up shot is too cute!"

bamablue says:
"I love that cut out paper and those ribbons down the side."

Janet says:
"The circles around the circle--fabulous!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Love the bright colors and the circles, great design!"

clairbug says:
"I'm in circle heaven!!  What a fun design!!  Perfect kiddo layout!!"

n7zuq says:
"The circles and colors are perfect for these photos.  The design gives the page a fun-loving feel."

"How in Heaven"
by Shanah

nun69 says:
"The overall layout is stunning.  I LOVE how all the bright yellow embellishments just POP off the page on top of that blue background."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the use of the black and white photos here.  ALL of those elements added to this page just ooze fun!!  Great use of multiple fonts and alphas."

mayerkt says:
"The doodley, freestyle look of this layout is totally cool!  I love the bright yellow embellishments and how they POP off the blue background!  Super fun!"

Neboyle says:
"The design, the colors, everything about this layout, is awesome!!"

janello says:
"I love how the star starts at the top left corner and cascades down with oodles of great elements and sweet pictures.  The deep background is gorgeous!"

MamaK321 says:
"Such a cute story to journal.  I really like the contrast of the bright yellow and dark blue."

bamablue says:
"Love the funky background paper which seems so perfect for this world we call the internet!  (You'll have to read her journaling to know what I mean!).  And the black and white photos with little punches of yellow... stupendous!"

Janet says:
"I love how the dark blue really makes the gold stand out!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Love the colors, that yellow really pops!  Great design!"

clairbug says:
"Wow!  The colors on this layout really pop!!  Love the dark colors with the splash of yellow!!  This artist has a great talent!"

n7zuq says:
"The design and colors of this layout are fantastic!!  The bright yellow on the dark blue background really makes the page pop."

"Pucker Up"
by the_bean



Lillpop says:
"I love all of the flowers and the colors - awesome work!"

mayerkt says:
"Oh my goodness - what an adorable photo!  The awesome colors and wicked embellished flowers totally make this layout ROCK!"

Neboyle says:
"Such a cool boy's page!  I love the colors and the picture!"

EdelineM says:
"Perfection!!  Love all the flowers."

janello says:
"I love that your eyes go directly towards his little lips.  Makes you want to reach out and kiss this beautiful layout."

MamaK321 says:
"Adorable!!  I love the bold red with the kraft and how she dressed up the naked chipboard.  The title is perfect!"

bamablue says:
"Oh, this is simply precious.  That photo is superb!  And the taupe and red color scheme is lovely."

Janet says:
"I love that photo!!  All around great page!"

clairbug says:
"Ok, I think I have a new scrapping idol!  This page is sooooo adorable and soooo well designed!  And flowers on a boy page...GENIUS!!"

CamsMomma says:
"Love the beige and red!  And what a cute picture.  I always love flowers on a boy layout and these flowers are awesome!"

n7zuq says:
"I love how the chipboard is used on this page.  The accents and colors are the perfect touch to this great photo."

"Our Evening Walk"
by TiggerRD

MamaK321 says:
"I love the simplicity of this layout.  The title border is just enough accent to keep the large photo as the main focus.  There is no need for any journaling because the title conveys it all."

ElsieB says:
"The photo really makes this layout and I love how the scrapper kept this layout simple so as to keep the focus on it.  I would love to take an evening walk with this little family!"

bamablue says:
"This photo is lovely and I love how it makes such a bold statement as the majority of the page.  That little heart/flower cluster is adorable too."

FairyMouseMom says:
"What a great picture, awesomely showcased with the neat title and border!"

Janet says:
"I love from behind pictures...this whole page is marvelous!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"Love the photo!  Simple, perfect layout!"

clairbug says:
"What a sweet photo!  Love how this artist kept the design simple as to draw focus to the photo!!  GREAT layout!"

n7zuq says:
"I love the simplicity of this layout.  It gives the viewer the feeling they are part of the walk."

Amazing layouts!  Amazing artists!  Hope you all can find some scrapping time this summer!

Published on 06/20/2007.