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CT Spotlight Vol. 19

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.

Superstar! by sarahwhithers

nun69 says:
"This LO is stunning...the colors are so vibrant and her subject is just adorabe and that arrow just points right to her main subject!"

 FairyMouseMom says:
"I like all the bright colors that Jenn used here.  If that photo wasn't adorable enough, then those arrows sure bring your eye to it anyway!"

4peasinourpod says:
"WOW!  I am totally loving the "felt" arrows, and that picture is a scrapbooker's dream!  The filmstrip makes it seem so "Hollywood"  Great job!"

suslvgeo says:
"The colors are just so vibrant and are the perfect choice for the fun photo!!"

Laura Fiore says:
"Superstar is so bright and full of fun. I love the felt pieces!"

MamaK321 says:
"This layout conveys such energy with the bright colors and fun patterns, it compliments the photo perfectly!"

Beth-W says:
"These bright, fun colors set the perfect theme for this vibrant Lo."

Size Twelve by lorigaud

FairyMouseMom says:
"I love the fact that Lori focused both on the journaling and included a large photo."

nun69 says:
"I love that the journaling and large photo are the focus of her LO!"

4peasinourpod says:
"Scrapbooking such an important milestone in a honest way...that is what this is all about.  The large photo and the journaling are equally important, and equally focus.  Great job!"

Laura Fiore says:
"Size 12 is not only beautifully done, but her journaling is so inspirational."

MamaK321 says:
"The clean design and soft hues make this layout very pleasing to the eye."

Beth-W says:
"The page design is so well balanced and I love the large photo and journaling."

bamablue says:
"Courageous and inspirational!"

Sk8 Star by nene

4peasinourpod says:
"The photos in this layout are perfect...they seem to match the sticker exactly!  I also love how Renee got 3 4x6 pictures on a 12x12 layout without it looking crowded.  Her colors are perfect and the title ROCKS.  Everything works perfect!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"I like how Renee used the B&W photos here wtih these colors.  Neat looking title."

nun69 says:
"I LOVE that big cardboard alpha and the whole "grunge" look."

suslvgeo says:
"Love the placement of the photos  and the orange with the brown overtones make those black and white photos POP off the page!"

Laura Fiore says:
"So many cool elements--the big cardboard title is my fave!"

MamaK321 says:
"Great action shots and I like the addition of the textured title letters."

Beth-W says:
"I love the black and white photos with the neutral colors in this LO.  Great photos, love the texturized letters and the pop of orage is the perfect touch."

got art? by wirsmom

katarria says:
"This layout immediately caught my eye in the gallery.  I love the way she embellished the scallops with buttons & doodling and the dimension on the title is great!  Wow!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"I like how all of the colors from the picture are brought out in the supplies used here.  Neat looking title and journaling as well."

4peasinourpod says:
"The title rocks, and is perfect for that photo!"

Mommybruno says:
"This layout grabs my eye because of the bright blue, and the buttons on the scalloped edges. I really like that photo too - the small boy against the vast canvas. So cool!"

Laura Fiore says:
"Great work! The simple papers and fun scallops really draw your eye to the fabulous photo!"

MamaK321 says:
"This is a great design! I really like how she arranged the title letters and created a colorful button border." 

Beth-W says:
"I love the artistic feel of the whole Lo.  The photo is wonderful and the colors here are perfect. "

Freshly Squeezed by dianagirly

bluejeans7 says:
"I love the bright colors and how the she mixed the different fonts for her title.  The title is just perfect for that sweet photo!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"I love how Diana got all of the colors to feed off of each other here.  What a sweet little girl and beautiful layout."

nun69 says:
"OK...don't you just want to "squeeze" those cheeks! The colors match perfectly to her dress."

4peasinourpod says:
"This is adorable!  I love the bling circle with the lime, heart and flower."

MamaK321 says:
"Adorable page and a great example of focusing on a single color. I love the large sparkly title."

Beth-W says:
"I love the monochromatic colors used here and the creative title."

Keling says:
"Yummy and scrumptious! You just want to eat that little one up and the lime and white is simply delightful!"

Paris Je t'aime by VeronicaH

suslvgeo says:
"LOVE how she was able to use so many photos! And the special added touches, such as the music paper, the stamps, the flowers, the swirls....everything just blends beautifully!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Awesome way to display 30 pictures.  Love the choice of colors for her embellishments."

nun69 says:
"The back and white title and flowers are very elegant."

4peasinourpod says:
"Breathtaking!  I totally love this...those stamps tucked in the photos is the perfect touch."

Mommybruno says:
"I love that there's just so much on this one page layout! All those photos, plus a score of embellies that all work harmoniously with each other. And the chipboard title just looks so elegant!"

Laura Fiore says:
"I love Paris is amazing! Just the fact that Veronica was able to use so many photos is great, but the embellishments and title work really are exceptional!"

MamaK322 says:
"Amazing layout! I love how she fit so many photos and still had room for the perfect embellishments!"

Mommybruno says:
"I just found this layout by iamkaren in the digi gallery, and I absolutely loved the way she did her journaling like an oversized crossword puzzle! That and the mix of alphas is just so creative!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"What a beautiful looking layout to remember a fun event.  Love the use of multiple alphabets."

nun69 says:
"Just love how she mixed the title up to look like a crossword and used so many different alphs."

Laura Fiore says:
"This digi layout by IamKaren is visually stunning. I love the rustic feel of it and all of the playful embellishments!"

MamaK321 says:
"The title design is so very clever and she's done a great job with layering all the elements on the page."

Keling says:
"Beautiful colours and textures here!"

bamablue says:
"The colors are lovely and I love how the words are interwoven like a puzzle."

Caleb's Halloween by anitawill1

Laura Fiore says:
"She used so many cool elements on this great halloween layout! The bling coming out of the rocket ship is pure genius in my book!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love, Love, Love that title alpha.  Those embellishments give this layout the perfect touch."

nun69 syas:
"Love the Bling added to the spaceship to look like wind."

4peasinourpod says:
"This is amazing.  From the embellished title to the star to the bling.  perfect!"

 suslvgeo says:
"Oh my....I absolutely LOVE how she did the real Yoda along side her little one! Great elements!"

 MamaK321 says:
"Great font work and i love the rocket-bling too!"

Keling says:
"Who doesn't love Yoda! It's so hard to find Star Wars stuff for scrapbooking, whether digital or paper, and Anita's done an awesome job capturing her son in such an adorable costume!"

personality at 4 1/2 by mamakimberly

bamablue says:
"I love this layout by mamakimberly.  I'd first seen this on her blog and was tickled to see it in our gallery.  Those pictures make me giggle every time I look at them and the soft background paper really makes them pop.  The little alpha tags for the month and the typewriter font are just adorable too!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"I don't know how one couldn't smile when looking at this layout.  What adorable pictures and cool journaling to give us an insight into this little cutie."

nun69 says:
"The title says it all!"

Laura Fiore says:
"The photography on Personality at 4-1/2 is awesome! I love the simple look of this layout!"

MamaK321 says:
"A great layout and I really like her simple design, focusing on the adorable photos."

Keling says:
"Simply adorable photos!"

melis_ga says:
"This layout just makes you smile looking at it...gorgeous!"

There goes my heart by Kim2002

MamaK321 says:
"I am drawn to this layout by it's simplicity and strong emotion. The title and quote are beautiful and the photo really pops against the muted background."

FairyMouseMom says:
"That title just "did me in."  It brought back memories of seeing my kids go off to school and start their own life journey."

nun69 says:
"This title totally brings your emotions into play by her simple title and that bright red heart."

suslvgeo says:
"The photo is priceless and the title and quote are simply amazing and oh so true!"

Keling says:
"So simple and striking!"

bamablue says:
"Cute, cute, cute!"

melis_ga says:
"WOW...love the sentiment of this layout.  A truly special layout!"

Published on 11/26/2007.