{"id":42536,"date":"2008-08-27T00:08:00","date_gmt":"2008-08-27T04:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/work-test.blog.acherryontop.com\/august-creative-team-spotlight-3973-42536\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T21:53:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T01:53:50","slug":"august-creative-team-spotlight-3973","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acherryontop.com\/blog\/august-creative-team-spotlight-3973-42536\/","title":{"rendered":"AUGUST Creative Team Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"

Awesome work by YOU!<\/strong><\/p>\n

 WOW–Our gallery has been overflowing with amazing work lately and it’s time for us to share some of the standouts!<\/p>\n

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Angie (nun69)  <\/strong>chose Ashley Nicole  by scrapprincess 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

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because the composition is AMAZING and the whole LO just says "Fairytale"!<\/span><\/p>\n

4peasinourpod (Pam) says The fairy dust gives this layout a magical touch.<\/span><\/p>\n

bluejeans7 (Angela) says, " Wow, stunning layout!  I love the soft enchanted feel of this layout."<\/span><\/p>\n

Beth-W  loves the soft swirls and photos!<\/span><\/p>\n

Egle (FairyMouseMom) says:  Wow, this is so stunning.  Love the picture used as the background…and the sepia tones to the smaller pictures.  Just beautiful.katarria (Kathy) says Gorgeous layout – feels whimsical and the photos are awesome!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

suslvgeo (Susan) says The use of the big pic over the whole page is STUNNING. And I love all the fairydust. Gorgeous all around page!<\/span><\/p>\n

Icanhascherryontop (Tracy) says Just stunning! Love all the magic going on.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

bamablue (Glenda) says The full page photo is stunning and then using the little b&w photos and frame, just pop the main photo even more!  And that overlay is to die for!<\/span><\/p>\n

Mayerkt (Karin) says WOW! Makes me want to be a fairy princess!  I especially love the strip of desaturated photos. Beautiful LO!<\/span><\/p>\n

Janello (Janell) says I love that this layout looks like a scene from a movie, the subtle details here and there (like the fairy dust)such a breath taking layout. <\/span><\/p>\n

Art_Teacher (Laura) says So beautiful, almost ethereal!  Love how the pixie dust pulls you into the photo and the flowers framing the photo strip are lovely!<\/span><\/p>\n

JUST TRY by Byndbzr<\/strong><\/p>\n

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was chosen by Dianedi,  who says, "this layout just popped right out at me in the gallery. It is such a beautiful use of texture and embellishments.  I love the distressed elements as well as the incredible journaling."<\/span><\/p>\n

Pam loves the distressed feel of this layout, and the journaling is wonderful!<\/span><\/p>\n

Angela says the texture and bling mixture on this layout is awesome!  I also love the heartfelt journaling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura F says, "the combination of distressed and fancy on this layout is beautiful…I really love the bling and those torn edges!"<\/p>\n

Kathy says: What a great use of flowers – and the dimension is great too!!<\/span><\/p>\n

Susan thinks the texture on this layout is amazing. From the netting, to the bling to the torn edges, everything adds up to perfection!<\/span><\/p>\n

Egle says, "  Loving that alphabet that was used here as well as the circular picture.  The elements \/ embellishments are truly great for this layout!Tracy really likes the distessed papers and the textures of the burlap and flowers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Glenda says what a cool mix of grunge and bling – great use of embellishments for sure!<\/span><\/p>\n

Karin says: so much texture and dimension! I love it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Lovemybella (Miranda) says: Gorgeous. All of the ripped and rolled edges give this such a graphic feel.  The bling and flowers are perfectly placed and the journaling is very heartfelt and true.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura says: Great texture!  Colors mix well, and I love the journaling strips!<\/span><\/p>\n

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ALMOST 6 by Wirsmom <\/strong>was chosen by Pam<\/p>\n

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who says, " I adore everything about this layout…but the handstitching and the way it frames the photo is just fantastic!  I LOVE it!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Angie loves the stitching and the great mix of blues!<\/p>\n

Laura F. is amazed by the patience of stitching those beads…and the frame is spectacular!<\/p>\n

Angela says, "This is such a great layout!  I love the stitching and beadwork but also that cute photo!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Kathy thinks this totally catches your eye – beautiful use of blues and I’m loving that stitching!<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracy says, "Nice composition and great colors. I really like the repeating circle elements."<\/span><\/p>\n

Glenda’s reaction is,  "OH MY, that stiching and beading is simply scrumptious… not to mention that little man!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Karin had this to say: First, I just adore that photo!  Who couldn’t love that face!  I love the circle elements and color scheme too – simple, yet perfectly embellished.<\/span><\/p>\n

Janell says, "The stitching of the blue aganist the white is really striking and I love the circles of beads."<\/span><\/p>\n

Miranda loves the circles of beads and the sequins stitched in down the side.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Egle says, "  The picture is adorable.  I love the blue bling and the alpha that was used here."<\/span><\/p>\n

And Laura, our resident Art_Teacher finds these colors terrific and the stitched and beaded frame is above and beyond!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tracy chose AND FORGET NOT by Marlen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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because it’s  a stunning layout! She did a beautiful job blending and I really like the cluster in the corner with the repeating photo. The choice of word art is perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Angie says, "I LOVE the beautiful photo and the way her quote just flows on her page like a wave…"<\/span><\/p>\n

Pam thinks this photo is gorgeous, and the quote is perfect!<\/span><\/p>\n

Angela loves how she took the photo and made it her background! Awesome photo!<\/p>\n

Kathy says,"Such a cutie and I love the quote!!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura F.  thinks the wavy journaling is perfection for a beach layout and those photos couldn’t get any prettier!<\/p>\n

Glenda says: That’s a stunning photo and the conversion to blended full page with such fun texture is really cool.  I simply love Kahil Gibran, and the presentation of this word art is perfect for this picture!<\/span><\/p>\n

Beth thinks that quote is perfect and the photo works so beautifully as a background! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Egle says, "  Love the picture used for the background…with a reduced opacity…it’s just beautiful."<\/span><\/p>\n

Karin says," This layout BLOWS me away (hahahaha pun intended!).  Seriously though – The photo is stunning, and I don’t think a better quote could have been used!  I’m totally saving this to scraplift later!"<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Janell loves the theme that literally flows in this layout from her hair in the repeated photos to the journaling, just amazing, LOVE it!!!!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Angela’s choice is Discover the Journey by Carrie123<\/strong><\/p>\n

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She says, "  "I love this sweet photo and the colors she used highlight it so well.  Love the title letters and how the work around the photo."<\/span><\/p>\n

Angie LOVEs the photo and that the simplicty of her LO let’s you focus solely on her picture….<\/span><\/p>\n

Pam loves the photo as well, and the mixed alpha title!<\/p>\n

Egle loves  the picture that Carrie used here.  The alphabet and rain drops (?) she used are great as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kathy really likes how the title accents the photo here – and everything is so clean & fresh!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Susan says: The title work is great. From the curved "the" to the tiered "journey" it really stands out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracy says,"I like the mix of round and sharp corners and shapes like the scallop and circle. They add a lot of interest to the page."<\/span><\/p>\n

Glenda says: This is a sweet layout with lots of style.  The scalloped edge on one side and the curved corners on the other really pull the eye in to focus on the photo. <\/span><\/p>\n

Janell says :This is so cute and I love all the embellishments that add to the photo and really make this layout pop!<\/span><\/p>\n

Miranda thinksThe colors are great and the dew drops down the side are such a great detail.  Very cute picture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura says, " So clean and clear and it pulls you right to the photo.  Love how the title is done, also!"<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kathy chose "Wild Boyz" by arred<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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because The layering on this page is just beyond wow – and I love all of the distressed accents!  Such a great guy layout!<\/span><\/p>\n

Angie loves the grunge feel of this LO and the mixture of all the different papers…<\/span><\/p>\n

Pam says, "The colors are fantastic, and the small detail like the stitching and brads totally make this layout perfect!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Angela loves all the different layers of papers and her detail work with all the hand stitching.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura F says, "Who can resist a great photo and dinosaurs? Love all of the dimension on this one!"<\/p>\n

Susan says, "WOWSWERS!! Love all the details on this. Seriously one of the best boy pages I have seen in awhile!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Glenda says: What a great use of embellishments – the note paper, stitches, brads, all the fun layers – really makes for a special layout!<\/span><\/p>\n

Karin says, "Again – OODLES AND OODLES of texture – and I love every bit of it!  A funky fun layout for a super fun photo!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Janell loves the depth and mixed patterns in this layout. The chipboard reminds her of a splash in the water.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Egle says:  I love how much patterned paper was used here.  It looks good together!  Loving that flourish as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Miranda says, "The layering is fantastic!  Great layout with a great photo."    <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Laura says: Love the energy and fun the layering and embellies give to this layout!  Perfect for the photo!<\/span><\/p>\n

Beth says, "Fantastic use of layering and distressing!" <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Susan chose CHILLY WATERS by ajsmom<\/strong><\/p>\n

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because she loves the colors against the black. Really makes the whole layout pop. Love how the title letters are placed and the cut out flowers are gorgeous!<\/span><\/p>\n

Kathy says: Great way to frame the photo – and I like the "surfer" feel!<\/span><\/p>\n

Angela  loves how the flowers are hand cut and the black background works perfect with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pam says, "I LOVE the cutout flowers and the black background.  Great title!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Angie says: I LOVE the oranges and greens on the black background…just POPS!<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura F. says, "Sue has taken full advantage of the cool papers and made some awesome layers! I love the way she made the title so whimsical!"<\/p>\n

Tracy thinks the cut outs are fantastic! I really like the color scheme here as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

Glenda says:   The color choices are unusual, but really work for this cute page!<\/span><\/p>\n

Janell says, " The surfboards are awesome and I love the placement of the chipboard title within the bracket, great design." <\/span><\/p>\n

Egle says:  I love how this pops by being on a black background.  Love that patterned paper used with that alphabet.<\/span><\/p>\n

and Laura thinks: Great tropical feel and I love the photo!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Egle (FairyMouseMom) chose Every Girl Deserves A Beach Vacation by gidget<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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because she loves how gidget used ACOT’s Ad Inspiration for August and created this layout!  I love the big picture she used…and the smaller ones are perfect, too!  Great job!<\/span><\/p>\n

Kathy says, " What an awesome layout – seriously looks like it came right out of a magazine!"  <\/span><\/p>\n

Pam LOVES that large photo and the "ad" look to this.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Angie says:This just really catches your eye because it looks like a magazine ad…very crisp and clean…<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracy says, "WOW! Looks like an ad. Wonderful blending and composition!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura F. says: I can’t believe the gorgeous photos she used on this layout! Really looks like she pulled out that resort brochure!<\/p>\n

Glenda says: "I thought this WAS an ad!  Great job on the challenge!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Janell says Every Girl is such a fun and vibrant layout, I love the journaling aligned with the small pictures at the bottom. <\/span><\/p>\n

Laura says: Fantastic, graphic, advertising feel to this layout!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Glenda picked BEEP BEEP by meadow<\/strong><\/p>\n

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and she says, "What a fun little layout with loads of personality.  The use of whitespace (with this patterend paper) is absolutely perfect–really makes the photos pop!"<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracy loves all the white space, and the elements that are the perfect compliment to her photos.<\/span><\/p>\n

Karin says: I’m such a HUGE fan of white space, and this layout really takes the cake!  Such a pretty background paper, and ADORABLE little photos – *sigh* its just perfect!<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura says, "  Wonderful use of white space, love the green!"<\/span><\/p>\n

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