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CT Spotlight Vol. 22

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.

Unconditional Love by Licious

bluejeans7 says:  What a stunning layout!!  There is so many beautiful touches and detail work to this layout!  And of course that photo is priceless!!

Laura Fiore says:  Licious' layouts are always so dreamy and detailed!  Beautiful photography and fun flower techniques are highlighted on Unconditional Love.

mayerkt says:  I love the vintage feel and the funky elements!  Very cool!

FairyMouseMom says:  Awesome photo!!!  Neat and crisp looking papers and embellishments used here!

4peasinourpod says:  The color scheme is perfect, and each element is complimentary.  Nice layout!

katarria says:  Gorgeous colors & dimension in this layout!  All of the elements have such depth!

nun69 says:  This whole LO is STUNNING!

 

"A Mother Holds..." by SusieKing

Laura Fiore says:  This layout by SusieKing is lovely. The sweet handprint, the great stitching and the awesome stamped journaling all come together to make an eyecatching layout!

mayerkt says:  I adore the layering of patterned paper and the stitching!  They are staples in anyones stash, what a beautiful way to showcase it all here!

FairyMouseMom says:  What an adorable photo.  I love the papers and embellishments used here...as they complement the picture very well.

Mommybruno says:  This is so sweet! Love the muted colors, which makes the photo all the more vibrant, and the stamping around the edge.

4peasinourpod says:  I love EVERYTHING about this layout, from the stitching, to the mixed alpha quote, to the handprint...it is perfect!

suslvgeo says:  Love all the different shapes incorporated into one layout: Heart, scallops,floral and the handprint, which is just adorable!! Love the stitching and the journaling around the corner!

katarria says:  I love the scrappy feel to this layout - the matched colors, stitching, felt, all of it compliments the photo perfectly!

Beth-W says:  Love the pretty colors, gorgeous photo and wonderful design! 

nun69 says:  Love how she included the little hand painted hand print and then outlined it to highlight it!

 

{beautiful girl} Sina by Marlen

bamablue says: This layout really caught my eye in the gallery - the extraction is lovely, the outdoorsy background really supports the photo, and the grungy kraft paper and chipboard alphas are perfect, perfect, perfect.

Laura Fiore says:  I love how the photo blends right into the background on Sina. It's a gorgeous photo and this layout really lets it shine!

mayerkt says:  LOVE LOVE LOVE the rich textures here!  Its like I can reach into my computer screen and feel it!!!

FairyMouseMom says:  Wow...looks like she is standing right there in front of me.  What an awesome looking layout.

Mommybruno says:  What a great photo extraction this is! Every element used on here reinforces the rugged, outdoorsy feel of the photo.

4peasinourpod says:  The feeling of texture is so vivid, and I really get the feeling I am outside wih her.  Amazing.

katarria says:   I love the 3-D effect to the photo & how everything looks vintage!

nun69 says:  The earthy feel in this LO just makes you feel like you are in the picture with her!

 

 

Southernmost House in the USA by Abu Dhabi

mayerkt says:  This LO by Abu Dhabi totally caught my eye.  The clean, simple photos - beautiful journaling - fresh, crisp design - its all just awesome!

FairyMouseMom says:  I love the background wallpaper used here as it brings out the color in the pictures.  I also like the placement of the title and the journaling.  Great job!

Mommybruno says:  This is a simple, clean LO, and that blue is a perfect Key West color! The brushing effect on the PP puts me in mind of palm trees.

4peasinourpod says:  The sleekness and simpleness makes this layout totally stand out.

suslvgeo says:  Gorgeous photos to match a gorgeous layout!

katarria says:  This layout has a perfect balance between photos & journaling - I love the graphic feel!

Laura Fiore says:  The colors in Abu Dhabi's layout are just gorgeous! I love the ad styling of this layout--it looks so regal!

nun69 says:  The simplicity makes this LO BEAUTIFUL!

 

Sunset & Spirits by slicette

FairyMouseMom says:  This just goes to show that simple layouts can be striking.  Maggi's picture is awesome and her layout looks classy and stylish.

bluejeans7 says:  What a simply stunning layout!!  The photo is amazing and I love the simple lines.

Mommybruno says:  Wow, this could be a commercial or a magazine ad! That photo is so amazing, she didn't need to add much more to the layout.

4peasinourpod says:  I love the photo, and the clean lines and simple design make a classy combination!

katarria says:  I absolutely love how the focus of this layout is 100% on the photo, which is completely striking!  Makes me want to head off to Mexico!

Laura Fiore says:  Maggi's Sunset & Spirits layout is so clean and beautiful! That photo is spectacular and made this layout POP out of the gallery!

nun69 says:  I ABSOLUTELY just LOVE this picture!

melis_ga says:  Oh I could get lost in that photo...gorgeous layout!

suslvgeo says:  The clean crisp lines really let this gorgeous picture shine through.

 

Us by Meadow92

Mommybruno says:  I love this layout because of that great blue background PP, but mostly because of the word border that says "Love You" over and over again.  It gives this page such a sweet look. And the red touches really catch your eye because she used them so sparingly.

bluejeans7 says:  The word border is such a great idea!!!   Awesome color combination!

FairyMouseMom says:  Neat B&W photo used here.  I like the journaling placement.

4peasinourpod says:  Well, I love anything with a denim theme, but the word strip and the splashes of red make it awesome!

suslvgeo says:  Love the "I love you" over and over in the middle and the splashes of red are gorgeous!

Laura Fiore says:  Us by Meadow has some very cool elements! The repeated text in the border and the distressing on it make for an awesome layout!

nun69 says:  Love how she placed all the "You's" in her LO! Very clever!

 

SunKissed by carrie123

4peasinourpod says:  I love these pictures, and the clean lines that enhance them.  The large star is a perfect embellishment to the Doodlebug paper.  This is just perfect!

FairyMouseMom says:  Great photos here...and what a striking and bold layout.

suslvgeo says:  LOVE the patterned paper inside the heart! Beautiful bold colors that compliment the photos perfectly!

katarria says:  I love the mix of photos here & the "Americana" look to this layout!

Beth-W says:  Love the color scheme and the design!   They both compliment those fantastic photos so well.

Laura Fiore says:  Sun Kissed is so clean and beautiful! It has alot of elements going on, but doesn't look busy because it's completed with almost all cardstock!

nun69 says:  Love how all the red, white and blue matches her bathing suit perfectly! and the title is just so fitting!

 

KISS by JoWest

katarria says:  I love the pops of color in this layout and the way she framed this awesome photo!  The short & sweet title kept my focus on the photo & the ribbons are just too cool!!

bluejeans7 says:  WOW!!  What a beautiful layout!  That photo is so precious and it is highlighted so well with the circle frame!

4peasinourpod says:  I love the picture, and all the special little additions.  The balance of the 2 red hearts in the corner is wonderful.

Beth-W says:  What a darling photo and I love the colors she used here.  It has a pretty design that compliments the photo.

Laura Fiore says:  Jo West's layout is another beautiful one...great design, awesome colors and a photo to melt your heart!

nun69 says:  Love how the large circle brings your eye straight to the main focus in the photo!

FairyMouseMom says:  What a stunning photo!  I love the color combination used here on this layout!

suslvgeo says:  Oh my...so many yummy things to look at! Gorgeous picture. Love the cuts on the ribbons and the two red heart down the side are the perfect touch.

 

The Bucket List by ScrapGoo

Beth-W says:  I loved how well designed this LO was.  Everything is balanced so perfectly and the color scheme was wonderful.  The photo and journaling were fantastic! 

bluejeans7 says:  I totally love the idea behind this layout!!  Love the journaling, awesome design and colors too!

4peasinourpod says:  I love the picture and how it ties into the theme of the layout.  The muted colors and femininity of the flowers make this great!

katarria says:  I love the way she used this photo to journal about her dreams!  The triangle of flowers around the title & journaling drew my eye in and the entire layout is well-balanced!

Laura Fiore says:  Bucket List by ScrapGoo is so pretty...the large photo is the perfect backdrop for her great journaling!

nun69 says:  Love the whole concept of this "Bucket list" and really like how she photographed the bucket!

melis_ga says:  Wow...love the colors.  What a unique way to scrap a "to do list".  Beautifully done.

suslvgeo says:  The colors are absolutely perfect for this layout. Love the clusters of flowers.

 

Rainy Days and Mondays by TheresaND

nun69 says:  Love the bright colors and how she placed her title inside the sun...plus her journaling just makes the LO even more cuter!

melis_ga says:  How adorable.   I really like the color choice and the sun and cloud is the prefect touches.

bluejeans7 says:  What a bright cheerful layout!!!  I love the colors and the cute title!!

Beth-W says:  Such bright, fun colors set a great theme for the LO.  I love the sunshine in the title and also including a rainbow.

FairyMouseMom says:  What bright colors were used here to "work" with her title.  Gotta love that!

Laura Fiore says:  The colors in Rainy Days and Mondays are so bright and sunny...they really enhance her photo and fun title!

suslvgeo says:  Love all the colors and the rainbow over the M is the perfect touch.

Published on 02/20/2008.

Reader Comments ...

FairyMouseMom . Midwest	2/20/08 11:47 am
Awesome work, ladies!!!
dianagirly . Utah	2/20/08 2:41 pm
Great picks ladies!!
bellaconsmom . Florida	2/20/08 8:28 pm
Beautiful layouts!
mommy2bean . Florida	2/20/08 8:31 pm
Awesome layouts ladies!!
sarahwhithers . Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada	2/21/08 1:00 pm
Wonderful pages!
bamablue . Minneapolis	2/22/08 9:28 pm
Great pages gals! Congrats!
Janet . West Virginia	2/24/08 1:19 pm
Excellent choices!