Articles : Creative Team Spotlight

CT Spotlight Vol. 23

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.

Bloom and Grow Where you are Planted by scrap-4-life

4peasinourpod says:  I love the softness and the colors of this layout.  The layering is phemonal and the picture is amazing.  Great job, Julie!!

FairyMouseMom says:  Love the look of the pastels colors against the black.  Neat alpha combination.

nun69 says:  The blues and pinks just work so well together here and her phot effect is stunning!

Beth-W says:  I love the colors and products she combined.  The layering and folded paper edges add so much dimension to the LO.  Plus, I loved the photos!

Laura Fiore says:  Julie's BLOOM AND GROW layout is so pretty and romantic looking. The layers of patterned paper and dainty embellishments fit the mood of her gorgeous photos so well!

bamablue says:  I love the colors that Julie used in her layout; they really compliment the color extraction on the rose.  Simply lovely. 

janello says:  Takes me back and makes me want to slow down, which is a great thing. She but such a vintage feel into this very modern layout. I love it.

mayerkt says:  WOW!  love the stamp-like edge, and the colors are so pretty!

suslvgeo says:  I love all the elements!--the paperclip, the butterfly, the lace ribbon. The colors are fantastic and the picture with the flower highlighted in color is gorgeous!

katarria says:  Beautiful photos and I love the shabby chic feel to this layout - all of the elements are perfectly placed!

Silly Boys by gram2three

janello says:  The extractions are so presious and I love the mixed alphas for the title.  Working with a white backgroung really makes those fun colors pop out.

FairyMouseMom says:  What adorable photos to use.  Great extractions as well.  Fun and bright colors.

Beth-W says:  I love the gorgeous photos she used and the bright, fun colors.  The LO instantly grabs your attention and I loved taking in all of the details.

Laura Fiore says:  The ribbon on SILLY BOYS just popped out of the gallery at me the first time I saw this!  The whole layout keeps drawing me back because it is full of fun!

bamablue says:  What a fun layout - and the photo extraction pop-out is perfection.  Great, fun colors.

mayerkt says:  FAB extraction - and what a fun Painty font!  Super cool!

suslvgeo says:  Love the colors. So warm and fun. The ribbon accent is awesome!

katarria says:  What a fun layout - I love the mixed up title!!

Bear Butts by Midge

Jackie Pettit says:  I love the photo, the colors, and the title- makes me giggle!

4peasinourpod says:  It doesn't get any cuter than that!!

FairyMouseMom says:  A picture is worth one thousand words.

Beth-W says:  This LO has such a cute title and photo.  I love the simple design that keeps the focus on the adorable photo.

Laura Fiore says:  BEAR BUTTS is one of the sweetest layouts I've seen. Dawn found some perfect, boyish papers to scrap her little guy's milestone with!

nun69 says:  "BEARY,BEARY" CUTE!

katarria says:  Absolutely adorable - I love the play on words & the tab with Jaxon's age!

bamablue says:  Perfect use of white space and great soft colors - looks just like an ad!

janello says:  There is no way you can look at this layout without a smile on your face.  It makes me happy.

mayerkt says:  O.M.G.  I just died of cuteness!  from the cute little bum to the sweet little bear face - it is just awesome!

suslvgeo says:  Seriously could this be ANY cuter? Love it!

Spring by Meadow92

bamablue said:  Isn't this just yummy?  The colors and extraction are just perfect and the whole thing is simply whimsically scrumptious.

FairyMouseMom says:  Wow...looks like it's from a dream!  So whimsical.

Beth-W says:  The colors, extraction technique, and design on this LO all work so well together to make a beautiful, whimsical LO.

Laura Fiore says:  SPRING by Meadow92 is just fabulous! Her use of color and sparkly elements nearly makes me drool over this layout!

bluejeans7 says:  This layout has such a soft dreamy feel to it!  Beautiful!!

janello says:  SPRING by Meadow92 is such an electic layout and very whimsical.  It reminds me of a bursting Easter basket filled with digital goodies.

mayerkt says:  This makes me want to go frolic in a field somewhere!!!  The colors and elements are so fun and playfull - just a great LO overall.

nun69 says:  Very unique LO with a great extraction!

katarria says:  Love the whimsical feel to this layout - awesome color scheme!!

vuggestue start by lam

Laura Fiore says:  I adore this one by Iam...I love the sweet doodles, and all of the gorgeous flowers. I think Lisette did a lovely job of layering, don't you?

4peasinourpod says:  Love the circle, and the colors are perfect.  Great job!

FairyMouseMom says:  Loving the circular look to this layout.  Love the grouping of flowers.

Beth-W says:  I loved this page when I first saw it.  The scalloped circle for the LO shape is so cool.  I liked the design, layering and all of the wonderful details that she added.

bamablue says:  I love circle layouts and this is no exception - the colors, the layers, all the flowers - perfect!

nun69 says:  I JUST love all the elements here and that she used a scalloped, circle mat as her main pattern paper!

janello says:  Loving how she works this circle.  The delicate doodles add the perfect touch.

mayerkt says:  The depth and texture of this layout really stands out to me.  Fantastically placed items - the big circle - just really cool!

katarria says:  Love the circle design & all of the dimension she added with the flowers - beautiful!

snow birds by SheilaD

katarria says:  I love the dimension on this layout by SheilaD!  The photos are beautiful and I love the way she used the giant snowflake to anchor things!

FairyMouseMom says:  Loving the colors used here...and the 3D effect of those flowers.  Wow!

Laura Fiore says: SNOWBIRDS by SheilaD is beautiful! I love the way she incorporated the flowers and ribbon into her scrolly stamping!

bamablue says:  What a cute way to use flourishes and flowers to compliment some pretty pictures!

janello says:  SNOWBIRDS by SheilaD is gorgeous.  I love all the birds and those sweet flowers. 

nun69 says:  I LOVE how she was able to mix flowers and snow elements on the same page!

mayerkt says:  OOOHHH! I love me some birdies :) All the flowers on this fab layout are soooo pretty!

suslvgeo says:  The dimension on this page is just amazing. Gorgeous!

bluejeans7 says:  Beautiful photos and an amazing layout!  I love all the flowers and ribbons.

My Wish for You by MamaCass

FairyMouseMom says:  Loving the B&W theme with a splash of color! Looks great!

4peasinourpod says:  LOVE this!  The picture is perfect, and the splash of color make a stunning layout!

nun69 says:  SIMPLY Stunning!

Laura Fiore says:  MamaCass's MY WISH is a breathtaking layout! The simple colors and design let the gorgeous photo and journaling take center place...lovely!

bamablue says:  Pretty and striking use of white space.  I love the way she's popped the words out  in red for the sweet journaling.

janello says:  MY WISH by MamaCass  very elegant and pretty.

mayerkt says:  I really think the journaling in the upper right corner is fantastic. The colored words really stand out - and it such a beautiful message!

suslvgeo says:  The pink with the gray's is a stunning color combo!

bluejeans7 says:  I love the journaling, very sweet!  The accents of pink are the perfect touch.

Ducky by -Kami-

nun69 says:  I LOVE the use of white space and the simplicity of this LO...look how the litle yellow duck is the focus of your attention and how the yellow frame and yellow strip of paper bring your eye right to the center of the page!

4peasinourpod says:  WOW!  The coloring of the duck really makes the photo pop, yet the black and white draws your eye to the baby.  Fantastic!

Laura Fiore says: DUCKY by Cami is pure fun! Love that photo and the way she painted around it...the colors and the white space are perfection on this one!

FairyMouseMom says:  Simply sweet.  Loving the use of white space here!

bamablue says:  Another perfect color extraction - definitely inspired!  Great colors!

mayerkt says:  This could quite possibly be my all time favorite!  I'm so in love with the colors and simplicity, the moment that it captured, and selective color - its just such a great LO!

janello says:  DUCKY by Cami is really fun and I love how the photo takes the cake!  Everything she added only brings yoru eyes closer to the center of attention.  Love the simplicity.

bluejeans7 says:  So cute!!  Love the bright colors with all the white space.

The GAP @ 7 by Bernadettte

bluejeans7 says:  I love all the detail work that went into this layout and the title is perfect!!

4peasinourpod says:  Bernadette does a fantastic job once again making multiple photos ROCK.  You can hear Sam giggling and loving her toothless grin.  Breathtaking!

nun69 says:  Love the little circle bling around her middle picture...beautiful LO!

Beth-W says:  I love everything that Bernadette creates!!!  This LO is no exception.  She always has such gorgeous photo of her beautiful little girl and her designs are over the top.  I loved the color scheme here, the design, the title and the perfect embellishments!! 

Laura Fiore says:  Bernadette always comes up with amazing stuff! Her THE GAP layout has so many fun embellishments and great photos

FairyMouseMom says:  Adorable photos and loving the "earthy" colors used here!

bamablue says:  What a fun layout with great photos and a perfect way to celebrate "the gap".  So CUTE!

mayerkt says:   Love all the photos on this!  Such a great structure makes a spectacular layout!

suslvgeo says:  As always I am in AWE of Bernadettes wonderful page. Perfect..all of it!!

janello says:   l love how the focal of her theme is Sam's teeth, but she added in those Gap tags from the clothing store. Such sweet journaling and of course Bernedette is the queen of embellishments.

katarria says:  Loved this one by Bernadette - the buttons & ribbons are great and her photos are awesome of course too!!

Published on 03/20/2008.