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CT Spotlight Vol. 21

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.

Together by momtokaden

katarria says:
"I love the way she kept the focus on her amazing photo by keeping the same color scheme on the layout!  Layering the title over the photo was the perfect way to draw attention to what she was capturing in the photo & layout, and the embellishments add the perfect amount of flair!  Beautiful work!"

nun69 says:
"Just amazing...the photo is so stunning on this LO!"

Mommybruno says:
"That is one stunning photo! I love the blues and the circle frame!"

Beth-W says:
"I absolutely adore the photo and found it very moving.  I also love the design of the LO."

4peasinourpod says:
"This photo is amazing, and the way it is highlighted rocks!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Loving the colors picked here...the paper items match the photo perfectly.  I also love the look of that title."

Keling says:
"Fantastic photo and the use of a circle really draws your eye into the photo and out beyond towards the sky. Love the scolls and stars, too."

Laura Fiore says:
"Such a stunning photo! I love the look of the blue and the stars with it!"

bamablue says:
"That photo in sillouette is stunning."

janello says:
"Such a great color scheme and the compostion of this layout really brings out the fine photography!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"what an incredible photo! Love the big circle and how the title extends over the photo."

MamaK321 says:
"The stunning photo looks great with the monochromatic blues of her paper and accents."

 

Got Game by kshand

Keling says:
"The movement on this page is so cool - I especially love the basketballs on the arrow, going straight into the basket!"

bamablue says:
"The energy in this layout is fantastic.  I especially like the balls on the arrow - making it look like the ball is in motion!"

janello says:
"Love the action photos and the texture of the basketball combined with the great chipboard!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"love the arrow and the great action shots!"

MamaK321 says:
"This layout really conveys the excitement of the game.  I like how she layered the great photos."

ICanHasCherryOnTop says:
"I love all the action shots here, and the basketball on the arrow going in to the basket is really creative!"

mamasteng says:
"I love the big arrow and the journaling strips add a perfect touch!"

dianagirly says:
"This whole layout is all about movement! I love how my eyes follow the path of pictures and the arrow, it really puts me in the game!"

Dianedi says:
"Wow, fantastic job showing movement in this layout!  Love the arrow and the photo organization!"

suslvgeo says:
"Great action shots.  Love the journaling strips and the basketball paper!"

mayerkt says:
"LOVE the basketball details!  The arrow arc-ing the shot - very cool effect!"

 

Dreams Come True by ditzyscrap

nun69 says:
"I LOVE this by ditzyscrap... it just is so so sweet! I LOVE that little bear hanging on the frame!"

katarria says:
"I really like the way the photo is framed, and how all of the elements are perfectly placed!  Precious!"

Mommybruno says:
"This is such a soft, sweet layout! Both that adorable picture and that cutie bear element just make me go...awww!"

4peasinourpod says:
"I am struck by the placement of the bear facing one way, and the baby the other.  That totally draws your eye to the picture.  Super!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"What a sweet photo to scrap.  Love the look of the journaling as well as how the teddy bear element is placed on the frame."

Keling says:
"The bear on the frame is adorable and Ilove the word art. The quilted look really gives a comfy feeling."

Laura Fiore says:
"Just amazing! I love how it looks as if the beautiful babe is peeking at her bear!!"

bamablue says:
"The photo is simply lovely and the little teddy bear embellishment is perfect!"

janello says:
"This is totally precious, the photo is adorable and coupled with the soft colors and the adorable bear, it's just too cute for words!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"oh my goodness, sooo adorable! melts my heart!"

MamaK321 says:
"This is just plain adorable!  I really like the way she layered the frame with the other accents on the page."

 

My Aunt Kim by SusieKing

melis_ga says:
"What a great layout.  I love how the black makes every element pop."

katarria says:
"WOW!  I love the color combo, mixed-up title, and the journaling - fantastic layout!!"

nun69 says:
"This whole LO just scream ROCK!!!"Love all the different elements!"

Beth-W says:
"I love how she matted everything with black- it really unites all of the pps and brings the LO together.  The journaling is sweet and the title is original."

4peasinourpod says:
"All the different patterened papers look so perfect together!  The bling, the stitching the title, everythings so well toether!"

bluejeans7 says:
"I love all the paper layering and embellishments and just make this layout pop!"

Laura Fiore says:
"Such a fun, free spirited layout...looks like it fits it's subject to a T!"

CamsMomma says:
"love the pp blocks, the colors are great and little bits of bling are nice touches"

bamablue says:
"This is a lovely tribute page - I love that the journaling speaks to all the fun and cool things about her and the embellishments compliment the sentiment nicely."

janello says:
"The doodles in the background and all the touches with black accents!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"love the layering of all the fun elements"

MamaK321 says:
"This layout rocks! I love the overall design, how the papers and accents draw your eye across the page over and over, catching all the little details."

 

Night Walk by HapEScrapr

Mommybruno says:
"This layout seriously takes my breath away! The colors, the stars, and especially that awesome moon - it all works together so well to visually tell the story that is also told in the journaling. Just awesome!"

katarria says:
"Such a cool effect to put the moon into the pocket - I love the western feel to this layout & all of the stars!"

nun69 says:
"Her photo technique is amazing in this LO!"

4peasinourpod says:
"I love the concept...scrapping the moon to signify a night walk.  The stars and the rope make this fantastic!"

bluejeans7 says:
"Wow, what a photo!!  The stars and brads add just the right touch for this layout!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"What a neat photo effect.  I love how the title alphabet just looks perfect for that picture."

Keling says:
"Seriously amazing.  The blending of the moon into the denim is just spectacular!!!"

Laura Fiore says:
"I am LOVing all of the fabulous layers!  The stars and brads are perfection!"

CamsMomma says:
"stunning extraction of the moon and love the "sky" around it with the stars and dark blue background"

bamablue says:
"Wow!  That moon extraction is great - and applied nicely to the denim-like background depicting a lovely night sky."

MamaK321 says:
"Amazing photo and i like how she extracted and kept only the main focus of the layouts theme. The accents and journaling right on the paper keep this page nice and simple."

 

Pure Bliss by findingnana

Beth-W says:
"I love the design of this LO and found it very visually appealing.  The photo has an artistic flair and the combination of all of the elements was brilliant.  It grabbed my attention as soon as I saw it."

katarria says:
"This layout immediately caught my eye in the gallery.  The use of such vivid colors and the placement of everything is just gorgeous!  I'm speechless."

nun69 says:
"Really like how all the elements bring your eye to the center of the page to the picture!  STUNNING!"

4peasinourpod says:
"This is a stunning layout and I love the layering of the title."

Mommybruno says:
"That is one great picture! I really like the layering of elements, and the wide border of PP on each side, which helps draw the focus inward."

FairyMouseMom says:
"What a great photo to be able to scrap.  Love that black background paper used, as well as the splashes of color encompassing the photo."

Keling says:
"There is so much texture here! Gorgeous!!!"

Laura Fiore says:
"FindingNana is a fairly new scrapper with tons of talent! She blends beautiful colors and embellishments on this layout!"

CamsMomma says:
"gorgeous!  love all the flower elements and the coloring on the picture is fantastic."

bamablue says:
"That picture is stunning and the vintage embellishments set it off nicely."

janello says:
"What  a great cluster of elements and papers.  So striking with this gorgeous photo."

MamaK321 says:
"Wow!  this layout really catches the eye with it's blend of pattern and rich colors."

 

Nine Months by marj

4peasinourpod says:
"I LOVE a black background, and the bright colors and the lace really make the picture pop!"

katarria says:
"Loved the use of white space here, and how the color scheme isn't traditional for a baby layout."

nun69 says:
"Love how she did her title, very unique!"

Beth-W says:
"Love the black background for this LO and the page is gorgeous."

bluejeans7 says:
"I love these colors with the black background!  The lace and flowers are just the perfect touch of softness."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the use of the solid black background and how it makes this layout just "pop" because of it.  Neat "white space" effect as well as she kept her elements clustered around her photo."

Keling says:
"The angle of the photo and embellishments really makes this LO stand out! The colour combination of pink, dark pink and lime green on the black really pops!"

Laura Fiore says:
"Such a sweet layout!  Love the way her elements frame this oh-so-cute photo!"

bamablue says:
"What a cutie - the photo effect is stunning and the black packground and colorful embellishments really compliment it beautifully."

janello says:
"Great use of white space and love the focus and the use of small elements."

Jackie Pettit says:
"perfect layout, love the photo and the lace!"

MamaK321 says:
"The rich, black background really makes the cute photo and cluster of soft elements really pop!"

 

My tractor by deerewife

bluejeans7 says:
"How can you not love a layout about a boy and his John Deere tractor?  My son is a huge John Deere fan so this layout struck my heart in a big way.  I love the cute photos of her son playing with his tractor and how she did the journaling all around the paper!"

katarria says:
"I like the way the journaling surrounds the photo block & thought this was just too cute!"

nun69 says:
"Like how she journaled around the edges!"

Mommybruno says:
"This is so cute! I love the journaling around the outside edge of the PP, and how she broke up the photo grid with the cut-out tractor picture!"

Keling says:
"Too sweet!  Great pics and I love the use of the paper, as well as how the journaling goes around the page."

Laura Fiore says:
"My Tractor caugh my eye as soon as I saw it in the gallery! The simple design shows off these cute photos, and that white journaling is the perfect highlight!"

janello says:
"Love the inner color clocking and the white journaling around the edges.  Such sute patterened paper for a sweet themed layout!"

Jackie Pettit says:
"What a great page - my boys love tractors so this gives me great ideas!"

melis_ga says:
"This is sooo adorable!  I really like how she journaled around the edge and the great use of the pattern paper."

dianagirly says:
"I love how deerwife journaled around her block of pictures. The bold yellow title and tractor themed supplies are so fun and perfect!"

 

Journey by Meadow92

FairyMouseMom says:
"Loving the monochromatic look here. What a neat blending technique along with the photo extractions. Really neat!!"

nun69 says:
"Like how she journaled around the edges!"

Mommybruno says:
"Wow, this is cool!  Love the extraction, and the color scheme.  Such a unique looking layout!"

Keling says:
"WOW!!! This is simply stunning! Awesome job with the extraction and treatments on the photo - like it's a pencil drawing of the girls. The butterfly wings are just adorable!"

Laura Fiore says:
"Completely breathtaking!  I love the added touch with the angel wings!"

CamsMomma says:
"great page!!  so unique, it looks like theyre walking in to a fairytale."

bamablue says:
"This is such a fun and whimsical page.  The extraction is perfect and the wings are an adorable touch."

Jackie Pettit says:
"what a gorgeous piece of art!  amazing!!"

melis_ga says:
"WOW...I love the effects used on this layout.  Very artistic."

dianagirly says:
"This is one of the most amazing lo's I have ever seen! I LOVE this effect and the wings and colors just enhance the enchantment!"

 

 
Mallory by jjenni08

CamsMomma says:
"i love the series of pics, theyre so much fun and really show the happiness coming from mallory"

Mommybruno says:
"I love the fun b/w pictures on this, connected by hinges.  So much fun and personality in one page!"

bamablue says:
"Such a fun layout!  The black and white pictures really pop on this yellow background."

Jackie Pettit says:
"love the quote and the great photos!"

ICanHasCherryOnTop says:
"The side photos on this layout are just fun!  I like how she connected them using the hinges, and I adore the swirls!"

mamasteng says:
"The swirls, the fun photos and the yellow pp make this layout a 10!"

dianagirly says:
"I LOVE all these cute pictures and the color scheme, it really makes me smile!!"

Dianedi says:
"Simply beautiful! Love the contrast of the black and white photos to the background of the layout."

suslvgeo says:
"Great quote and great colors!"

mayerkt says:
"Love the use of the multiple photos here!  They are all just a little different, but the repetative style really makes it stand out!"

 

Cool by jabberjaws

bamablue says:
"I love the fun photo and great colors of this page and how the embellishments match - the dots on the alpha and the flower and the polkadot paper and the buttons.  Very cool indeed."

Mommybruno says:
"Love the repetition of the circles on this!  Also the color scheme, which accents that bright pic nicely."

Jackie Pettit says:
"love all the buttons down the side of the photo- what a cutie!"

ICanHasCherryOnTop says:
"I love the soft colors she's chosen here and the break up of the title.  Really cute page and very girly!"

mamasteng says:
"What a cute photo!  Love the buttons and the little touches!"

dianagirly says:
"Jen has such fabulous taste! All her embellishments and leopard print are HOT! Plus Kymberly is so adorable!"

Dianedi says:
"Love the colors and all of teh added embellishments!  Adorable photo!"

suslvgeo says:
"The buttons down the side of the pic are very "cool"  :) "

mayerkt says:
"What an adorable photo!  I love the bordering of buttons around one edge of the photo, and the hip touches of animal print elements.  Very cool!"

melis_ga says:
"So adorable!  Love the colors and the use of black to make this layout standout.  The buttons are the perfect touch."

Published on 01/29/2008.

Reader Comments ...

jjenni08 . Fort Myers, FL	1/29/08 11:29 am
These are all amazing pages! Great job ladies; I am honored to be among them!
Kara . Maryland--land of the crab!	1/29/08 12:10 pm
Amazing lo's!
HapEScrapr . Southeastern United States	1/29/08 12:12 pm
Thank you so much for mentioning me. Great choices CT and great work ladies!
sarahwhithers . Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	1/29/08 1:38 pm
Great pages everyone!
anitawill1 . Sumner, Washington	1/29/08 3:45 pm
way to go all, wonderful layouts
dianagirly . Utah	1/29/08 4:03 pm
Awesome ladies!!!
SusieKing . Lancaster, California	1/29/08 4:20 pm
i am so flattered to be considered in this group of talent. thanks so much!
ElsieB . Southern California	1/29/08 4:22 pm
Wonderful choices! Wonderful spotlight!
bellaconsmom . Florida	1/29/08 4:30 pm
Awesome layouts, ladies!
mommy2bean . Florida	1/29/08 7:30 pm
awesome work!!!
deerewife . Near Omaha, NE	1/30/08 2:21 pm
Thanks for picking mine (and my dd thanks you too). Great layouts!!
marj . illinois	1/30/08 3:52 pm
i am sooooo excited! i just received an email from a friend congratulating me about it...thanks! and the layouts are just excellent!
jabberjaws . Utah	1/31/08 9:59 am
Great layouts girls! Thanks for including my Kymberly...she was so excited! *grin*
Janet . West Virginia	2/1/08 4:48 am
What a fine set of pages!
FairyMouseMom . Midwest	2/1/08 10:14 am
I love the talent we have here!
scrapsakes . Orange County, CA	2/1/08 7:19 pm
all wonderful, all beautiful... great job everyone!!
kshand	2/1/08 9:50 pm
These are some amazing layouts. I feel so honored to be included.
suslvgeo . Colorado	2/2/08 9:50 am
Fantastic layouts!!!