Emily and Juliet

This layout I created combining the August and September Hip Kits along with a couple of things from my stash.  I knew right away when I saw the Dear Lizzy bold pink stripe that I wanted to use it as a background.  I found this picture of my daughter and our kitty from 2006 and thought that I needed to make a page telling the story of how we couldn't have found a better kitty for Emily.  They have a special relationship and I wanted to have that story told.

I did struggle a bit as I was making this page trying to find a home for the title and the balloon embellishment.  I walked away from it for a bit, and when I came back everything seemed to fall together.  

I love the way that part of the title rests on this PinkFresh wood veneer and the kitty card was absolutely perfect.  It helped to bring together the colors of the photo plus the black and cream papers that are on the background.  I love how just one thing can make the layout cohesive.

The doily made the perfect "home" for the balloon to rest on, and the bow was the cherry on top. 

I have a process video if you'd like to take a closer peek.

Supplies:

American Crafts - Dear Lizzy - Documentary - Me & You Paper

American Crafts - Dear Lizzy - Documentary - Bear Hug Paper

Crate Paper - Wonder - Ephemera

Crate Paper - Wonder - Enamel Dots & Sequins

We R Memory Keepers - Wildflower - Gold Word Thickers

American Crafts - Dear Lizzy Fine & Dandy - Woodland Gold Thickers

Pink Fresh Studio - Pretty Things - Wood Veneer Shapes

 American Crafts - Dear Lizzy Fine & Dandy - Phrase & Accent Thickers

Crate Paper - Wonder - Glitter Shapes

Crate Paper - Oh Darling - Layered Paper Bow Clothespins