Our January GCT Member is bluejeans7 (aka Angela). Angela has been around the ACOT community for quite some time, and she has been a valuable presence on the message board and in the gallery. We are very excited to have her around in January and she'll be helping with the crop!

Please take a moment to welcome Angela to the ACOT family!

Hi everyone! My name is Angela Prieto and I am very excited to be working with ACOT's creative team for the month of January.

I have been married to my husband, Efrain for over 13 years and we have two beautiful children together. Marissa is 10 and Erik is 5. I am very lucky that I get to be a stay at home mom.

I have been scrapping on and off for over 6 years. The past two years I have become completely addicted to scrapbooking and I do something scrap-related everyday. I also love photography and I have a ton of phots of my kids to prove it.

I am currently on one design team. I had my first publication this summer in the Layout Blueprints idea book. I have also had several layouts in online ezines.



Welcome to the Creative Team for January!!!!

Posted by Lillpop

She Is...what a great little book to make for that special girl in your life.  Just follow these simple instructions to make this fantastic book.

Front Cover

1.  Cut Perfectly Plaid paper to 4-7/16" x 6-9/16".

2.  Chalk around the Perfectly Plaid paper with pink ink.

3.  Adhere to the front of your book.

Inside Front Cover

1.  Cut your Sweet Posies paper to 4-7/16" x 6-9/16".

2.  Ink your paper with pink ink around the edges.

3.  Adhere to the inside of the front cover.

Ribbon on Front Cover

1.  Wrap a 20" piece of Green Polka Dot ribbon around the front binder cover.

2.  Adhere ribbon to the binder.

3.  Tie a knot on the front.

4.  With a glue dot, adhere the pink daisy onto the knot.

Page One

1.  Cut Perfectly Pink Stripe paper to 5-15/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Adhere to light stripes to the first page.

3.  Cute White Cardstock to 3" x 3-1/2".

4.  Chalk around White Cardstock with orange ink.

5.  Adhere to page at an angle.

6.  Add stickers as shown.

7.  Punch holes and add to binder.

Page Two and Page Three

Page Two-----

1.  Cut Sweet Posies paper to 5-15/16" x 4".

2.  Chalk the edges with pink ink.

3.  Adhere to right side of page 2.

4.  Cut Sweetly Striped paper to 5-15/16" x 2".

5.  Chalk the edges with pink ink.

6.  Adhere to left side of page 2.

7.  Cut Apricot Citrus paper to 5-15/16" x 1/2"

8.  Adhere between Sweet Posies paper and Sweetly Striped paper.

9.  Cut White Cardstock to 4" x 5".

10.  Chalk edges with orange ink.

11.  Adhere to middle of the page.

12.  Punch holes.

Page Three------

1.  Cut the Sweet Posies paper, Sweetly Stripes paper, and Apricot Citrus paper the same as Page 2.

2.  Cut White Cardstock to 4" x 3-1/2".

3.  Chalk edges with orange ink.

4.  Adhere to page three.

5.  Add sticker.

6.  Punch holes.

Page Four and Five

Page Four--------

1.  Cut Apricot/Orange Citrus paper to 5-15/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Adhere to Page Four.

3.  Cut Flower Tarts paper to 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (two times) and  Sweet Posies paper to 2-3/4" x 2-3/4" (two times).

4.  Chalk with yellow ink.

5.  Adhere to Apricot/Orange Citrus paper at angles.

6.  Cut Bubble Gum Swirl paper to 4-1/4" x 4-1/4".

7.  Adhere on top of Flower Tarts and Sweet Posies.

8.  Cut White Cardstock to 4" x 4". 

9.  Chalk with pink ink.

10.  Adhere on top of Bubble Gum Swirl paper.

11.  Add Friendship Sticker.

12.  Punch Holes

Page Five ---------

1.  Cut Lemon Drop paper to 5-15/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Chalk with pink ink.

3.  Adhere to board.

4.  Cut Apricot/Citrus paper to 4" x 5".

5.  Cut White Cardstock to 3-3/4" x 4-3/4".

6.  Chalk with orange ink.

7.  Adhere to Apricot/Citrus paper.

8.  Tie a 12" piece of yellow floral ribbon around photo mat.

9.  Adhere to Lemon Drop paper.

10.   Punch holes.

Page Six and Seven

Page Six ------

1.  Cut Bubble Gum Swirl Paper to 5-15/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Chalk the edges with pink ink.

3.  Adhere to Page Six.

4.  Cut Lime Swirl paper to 3-1/4" x 3-1/4".

5.  Adhere to Bubble Gum Swirl Paper.

6.  Cut White Cardstock to 3" x 3".

7.  Chalk with pink ink.

8.  Adhere to Lime Swirl paper.

9.  Cut White Carstock to 2" x 2-1/2".

10.  Chalk with green ink.

11.  Mount to Bubble Gum Swirl paper.

12.  Cut 8" strip of green polka dot ribbon and mount to left side of the page.

13.  Adhere flower sticker on top of green polka dot ribbon.

14.  Punch holes.

Page Seven......

1.  Cut Sweetly Striped paper to 5-5/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Chalk with pink ink.

3.  Adhere to page.

4.  Cut White Cardstock to 4" x 5".

5.  Chalk with pink ink.

6.  Mount to Sweetly Striped paper.

7.  Knot three small pieces of pink floral ribbon.

8.  Mount to page using glue dots (right side of white box).

9.  Adhere Beauty sticker.

10.  Punch holes.

Page Eight and Nine

Page Eight------

1.  Cut Sour Candy paper to 5-15/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Chalk with green ink.

3.  Adhere to Page Eight.

4.  Cut White Cardstock to 4-1/4" x 4-1/2".

5.  Chalk with orange ink.

6.  Tie a 14" piece of yellow floral ribbon around White Cardstock and adhere to Apricot/Orange Citrus paper.

7.  Punch holes.

Page Nine------

1.  Cut Sour Candy paper to 5-15/16" x 2".

2.  Chalk with green ink.

3.  Adhere to right side of Page Nine.

4.  Cut Lime Swirl paper to 5-15/16" X 4".

5.  Chalk with green ink.

6.  Adhere to left side of page.

7.  Cut Apricot/Orange Citrus paper to 5-15/16" x 1/2".

8.  Adhere between Sour Candy paper and Lime Swirl paper.

9.  Cut White Cardstock to 3-3/4" x 4-1/2".

10.  Chalk with pink ink.

11.  Adhere to page.

12.  Add Strength and Tenderness stickers.

13.  Punch holes.

Page Ten and Eleven

Page Ten-----

1.  Cut Lemon Drop paper to 5-15/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Chalk with pink ink.

3.  Adhere to Page Ten.

4.  Cut two pieces of White Cardstock to 2-1/2" x 2-1/2".

5.  Chalk with pink ink.

6.  Adhere to bottom of Page Ten.

7.  Add Celebrate Her sticker.

8.  Staple a 4" piece of green polka dot ribbon to sticker.

9.  Punch holes.

Page Eleven------

1.  Cut Perfectly Plaid paper to 5-15/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Chalk with pink ink.

3.  Adhere to Page Eleven.

4.  Cut Lime Swirl paper to 5-5/16" x 2".

5.  Adhere to bottom of page.  Only adhere around the edge - forming a pocket.

6.  Add sticker strip to top edge of Lime Swirl paper.

7.  Cut White Cardstock to 3-1/2" x 4" and 3" x 3".

8.  Chalk White Cardstock with pink ink.

9.  Adhere to page as shown - tucking them under Lime Swirl paper.

10.  Punch holes.

Page Twelve

1.  Cut Perfectly Pink Stripe paper to 5-15/16" x 5-15/16".

2.  Adhere to Page Twelve.

3.  Cut two 2" pieces of green polka dot ribbon and adhere behind flower sticker (you'll need to cut the flowe sticker out).

4.  Punch holes.

Back Cover

1.  Cut Perfectly Plaid paper to 4-7/16" x 6-9/16"

2.  Chalk with pink ink.

3.  Adhere to Back Cover.

4.  Use rest of green polka dot ribbon and adhere to back of cover.

5.  Cut Sweet Posies paper to 4-7/16" x 6-9/16".

6.  Chalk with pink ink.

7.  Adhere to inside of Back Cover.

Your book is complete!  Now, all you have to do is add pictures.  This is perfect for a gift or to keep for yourself!

 

Posted by Lillpop

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.

Check out these amazing layouts!

"Gypsy Girl"
by Bernadettte



TRScrapper says:
"Bernadettte is a new poster in the ACOT gallery and her layouts have really caught my eye! Her photography and layouts are wonderful! I think I am partial to this one because I have a 'gypsy girl' of my own.  The colors are fantastic; rich and perfectly matched.  I love the mass of ribbon going down the side of the photo.  But I think my very favorite embellishment is that little stick girl charm hanging from the "p" in gypsy.  Adorable!"

LoveMyBella says:
"The layout as a whole is stunning, and I absolutely adore the photo!"

Lindsay says:
"Awesome use of little details, wonderful photography, love everything about this one!"

Lillpop says:
"Striking is the first word that comes to mind.  The elements are great!"

Scrapsakes says:
"I love the candid photo which captures her daughter's personality and the bright & fun color combination, as well as the embellishments which just bring it all together."

n7zuq says:
"This layout is stunning.  The photo, ribbon, and title all convey a gypsy feeling.  This is eye candy at its finest."

MamaK321 says:
"The lighting in the photo totally caught my eye and I like how the medley of ribbons and flowers play up the creative title."

hokiecanuk says:
"That is a great picture and there is just the right amount of accents on the page."

clairbug says:
"LOVE the photo...not to mention the ribbons!  WOWEE!  This girl has talent!"

Dianedi says:
"What a stunning photo and brilliant splashes of color throughout the layout.  Love the tip of the 'Y' in gypsy.  A perfect touch."

"Tranquility"
by Jana1022



Lillpop says:
"First of all, the picture, is gorgeous - how much sweeter can you get than this?  I love the mix of flowers and buttons and the simple title that ties everything together.  Awesome work!"

LoveMyBella says:
"Just gorgeous.  The shading behind the title is a particularly nice touch."

FairyMouseMom says:
"Beautiful picture.  The flowers add the perfect touch!"

hwillard says:
"The photo takes my breath away!  I can’t take my eyes off of it!!"

Lindsay says:
"Such an incredible photo, love that she put the title and little butterfly on it."

Janet says:
"What a fabulous photo.  It's just an overall great page!"

Scrapsakes says:
"Beautiful photo, love the serene feel to it, but even better with the torn paper look to give it some edge."

n7zuq says:
"The photo is darling.  I find myself wondering what secrets they are sharing.  The design pulls you in with the accents that enhance the photo without distracting."

MamaK321 says:
"I really like the buttons, flowers and rub-ons layered on the photo and the simple patterns with bright yellow make the photo pop off the page."

Dianedi says:
"Love the embellishments used on top of the photo.  Love the butterfly for a whimsical touch."

"Merry Christmas"
by Edhish



Janet says:
"I love this simple page by Edhish...the photo is just so darling and the page is perfectly festive!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love how she added the Santa hat for the festive look!"

Lillpop says:
"What a sweet photo and the accents are great with the overall design."

Scrapsakes says:
"Simply adorable.  I love the dark background which makes the foreground stand out and puts him in the spotlight, also perfect choice of warm burgundy colors."

TRScrapper says:
"That doggie is just adorable and the addition of the digital Santa hat really adds to the festive feel of the layout."

hokiecanuk says:
"Darling picture - I like how the photo is off centered."

clairbug says:
"Too stinkin' adorable!  I love how this layout is so simple, yet so stunning!  Love, love, love it!"

Dianedi says:
"Love the simplicity of the accents on this page.  Great font choices."

"You"
by Mel1973



FairyMouseMom says:
"I love how the picture just seems to 'flow' right into the paper.  Neat flower stems, too!"

Lindsay says:
"I love the color scheme and how she combined the elements and fonts to do the quote."

hwillard says:
"I love the perspective of this photo.  It makes the subject seem so adventurous!  The soft colors and stitching are a gorgeous touch!"

Janet says:
"I just love the soft, soft feel to this page.  I love that great photo!"

Lillpop says:
"Love the flowers and the simplicity."

Scrapsakes says:
"Wonderful b&w photo, love the angle and very subtle used of pastels."

n7zuq says:
"This photo is amazing.  I love looking up into the face of this beautiful girl.  The circle and stitching are nice accents to the photo, drawing the eye in but not distracting from this beautiful photo."

Dianedi says:
"Love the gorgeous photo with the blurred background and the beautiful pastel color choices for the layout."

clairbug says:
"Wow!  This is some awesome digi-scrappin'! My favorite part HAS to be the stitching!  That's just great!  And then the mixture of words…awesome!  Great job!"

"Questions, Questions and More Questions"
by suslvgeo



neboyle says:
"I love this layout by Suslvgeo.  The colors are so vivid, just like her son's imagination.  The transparency is perfect for this layout and really draws you to the journaling, which tells a great story of how inquisitive her 3 year old son is."

TRScrapper says:
"This is my new favorite layout by Sus.  The colors are fantastic and the layout design is perfect, but I think my favorite part is the wonderful picture of Cole and the way this layout reveals so much about who he is."

Lindsay says:
"Love how fun and playful this is, great use of color and love the detail on the curve!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the bright colors Sus used on this.  Love the embellishing done around the curve!"

Janet says:
"What wonderful journaling and great selection of paper to go with the theme!"

Scrapsakes says:
"It's brilliant...the photo, embellishments, color, and journaling tie it all in together perfectly!"

n7zuq says:
"The colors of this layout are amazing and draw the eye in to the photo.  I love all the questions and question marks on the layout.  They add to the subject and pique the curiosity of the audience to discover the world through the eyes of this child."

MamaK321 says:
"The repetition and mixture of questions at the top is such a cool technique.  This is a great idea for a simple photo of outdoor play."

hokiecanuk says:
"I like everything about this layout especially the amount of journaling!"

clairbug says:
"First of all, kudos to the artist for the impressive amount of journaling!  And the colors are so fun!  This has to be one of the coolest boy pages EVER!"

"First Vacation"
by arice071475



MamaK321 says:
"I like the balance between the focal photo and the sweet journaling.  The stitching and textured swatches of paper are the perfect touches to this simple design."

Lindsay says:
"Love how she 'layered' the photo on top of the photo background, great idea!"

hwillard says:
"I love the background paper with the ocean waves.  The colored paper under the photo really makes the picture POP!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the simplicity of this layout!"

Lillpop says:
"Gorgeous!  Everything goes perfectly together!"

Janet says:
"It's such a balanced page...love the beachy feel!"

Scrapsakes says:
"Love the bold colors behind the photos and against the receding background, plus the radiating rays from the 'i' dot is a fun addition."

clairbug says:
"This is just too awesome!  I'm really at a loss for words.  FANTASTIC!"

TRScrapper says:
"I think my favorite part of this layout is the doodle burst behind the word 'shine.'  Looks great!"

"Beautiful Soul"
by EclecticMommy



Lindsay says:
"Lisa's kit is absolutely perfect for her layout, the colors pull out the eyes wonderfully, lots of white space, and such fun doodles!"

hwillard says:
"Who doesn’t love this kit?  The doodles are so much fun!  And the blue background matches the subjects eyes perfectly!!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the use of the 'white' space.  The fun doodles draw you to the picture!"

Lillpop says:
"The colors match the photo to perfection!"

Janet says:
"Wow!!  Great choice of paper to go with those blue, blue eyes!  I love how you framed the photo!"

Scrapsakes says:
"Just stunning, the simple embellishment is all that's needed with those gorgeous eyes!"

melis_ga says:
"Wow, what a striking photo...and the blue layout to accentuate them is fabulous!"

n7zuq says:
"I love the color of this layout and how it matches those beautiful eyes.  The white space and doodles are perfect and keep the attention on the photo."

MamaK321 says:
"Stunning!  the blue hues and 'cut-out' doodles make the perfect accents to such a lovely photo."

clairbug says:
"LOOK. AT. THOSE. STARS.  My jaw just hit the floor!  I love it when a scrapper really has fun with a layout and this is the perfect example!  FUN!  FUN!  FUN!"

"Christmas Photo Shoot"
by Maria in CT



hwillard says:
"I love the use of the template on this layout!  The colors are fabulous and the offset frame on the top middle picture really draws the eye.  Christmas photo shoots are always such an event and it is fun to see a sampling of the photos taken before the 'perfect' one is found!"

FairyMouseMom says:
"Love the use of the multi-photos on a layout!"

Lillpop says:
"Love all the different photos - captures the moment!"

Janet says:
"This is a great design for multiple pictures...love the angle!"

Scrapsakes says:
"Cannot resist lil' girls with chubby cheeks in beautiful dresses, but the multi-photo layer and tilted angle just adds to its charm!"

melis_ga says:
"How adorable.  Fabulous color choice and I love how she highlighted the photo in the center...absolutely adorable!"

n7zuq says:
"I love the many photos showcased on this layout.  The colors draw you in and the different filter and frame around the top center picture naturally pulls your eye to the center."

MamaK321 says:
"This is adorable! I love the angle of the page and how she used the entire photo shoot, highlighting the favorite with a simple distressed frame."

Lindsay says:
"Adorable shots, love how everything is on the diagonal!"

clairbug says:
"Awww...totally reminds me of my son's first Christmas photo shoot!  Love the diagonal lines of this layout!  So many great elements to take in!  Three cheers for Maria!"

Excellent job everyone!
Special thanks to all those CT members who contribute to this article every month.
Watch for more fabulous layouts and CT Spotlights in 2007!
Happy holidays everyone!

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