Studio AE From Technique Tuesday | March Blog Hop

Welcome to the Studio AE for Technique Tuesday Blog Hop.

March's stamp set is called Beauty Of Spring.

Here's the layout I put together using this set:

So loving enlarged photos.

It's not really anything new - I've long been a fan of going big in this way. This week I decided to make the entire enlarged photo the background for my layout.

Here's a look at my process:

I started off by printing this photo as a 12x12 on my Epson R2000 using 13x19 photo paper.

What you see above is how I trim some of the paper off before laying it on my paper trimmer to remove the extra white paper.

I knew there were two things I wanted to capture with this page: (1) a celebration of spring-weather here this past week and (2) use the title "most of the time" (which relates to the fact that these two kids really do get along together "most of the time").

I also really love the the new cloud vellum (Dear Lizzy collection) and wanted to use that too.

For the title I used a combination of American Crafts Robin's Egg Pantry Fresh Foam stickers and Amy Tangerine Goodness letter stickers on top of the vellum. I rounded the top corners of the vellum with my Corner Chomper (using the 1/2 inch setting). Under the letter stickers I used some star rub-ons from October Afternoon's Boarding Pass rub ons and stitched the entire piece onto the page with my sewing machine.

One of the things I played with was cutting off the right couple inches of the photo and maybe using a bigger piece of vellum in-between the two pieces of the photo and turning the page into a two-page spread - this is why you can see a seam along the edge of the section with the journaling. I ended up bringing it back together and doing a zig-zag stitch along the seam.

That strip became home for my stamped sentiment, initial letters and journaling.

I underlined the stamp (used Timber Brown Staz On ink) with a Precision Pen. The S and A are wood veneer from Studio Calico. The little bit of red lined rub-on along the edge is also part of the October Afternoon's Boarding Pass rub ons set.

To get a bit more repetition going on the page I added another piece of vellum, some red rub-on stars, a date stamp, and a little line from an older Jenni Bowlin rub on alpha set. Stitched with my machine to keep it in place.

JOURNALING | The sun started shining here this week - beautiful, lovely, warm sunshine. Katie took you guys to the park on Sunday afternoon while Dad and I mad a meeting and you both loved being outside. As I looked back through the photos I saw lots of smiling and happy faces. I'm often asked if you guys get along all the time - I've got lots of pictures of you two having fun together. My answer is most of the time. Most the time you do love being with each other. Most of the time it's about kindness and fun. Of course it's not all the time - you are so totally normal. I feel so thankful that you do enjoy each other and show love and kindness. I love you both so much. Keep being kind.

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We love your comments so we are going to draw at random from all the comments left on all the blogs for a couple brand new Technique Tuesday stamp sets.

One person will win Technique Tuesday’s Big Wish stamp set and one other person will win the new Sassy Cat stamp set. You don’t need to leave a comment on all the blogs to be eligible to win. All comments must be made by midnight PST on March 13th. Tune into the Technique Tuesday blog on March 14th to see if you are one of the lucky winners.

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  1. Tiffany M. says…
    03/10/2012

    I love this layout! I love the story! I love that you made something work that wasn't working (cutting the strip and sewing it back). Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to get this stamp set in the mail! So ready for spring!

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  2. Melissa says…
    03/10/2012

    Happy blog hopping again!
    Great giveaway

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  3. Jen D says…
    03/10/2012

    Sweet layout! I do love enlarge photos! This is so simple but so great. =)

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  4. Jillc says…
    03/10/2012

    Great lo! I love this stamp set!! Early spring is my second favorite time of year (fall being #1). I chuckled at your title and thought I could use it but only by changing the "most" to "some"!

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  5. Candy says…
    03/10/2012

    Love x 3 your title. So true. Hugs & Aloha.

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  6. Ruth G says…
    03/10/2012

    I love that cloud vellum, too! In general I love the softness that you can get and yet still see what's behind the vellum.
    My daughter is at a wonderful age where she gets a lot of joy from making her brother laugh and just appreciating how genuine he is, so while things were rocky almost all the time for a few years, now I have to calm them down from rough-housing or just being a little too loud and rowdy with their playing when they are together. And there is definitely a LOT of joy for me, when they are sharing joy with each other! Glad to hear that you're not just catching a few joyful moments but a habit of joyfulness for your kids!

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  7. Michele says…
    03/10/2012

    love your layout!

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  8. Kathy A. says…
    03/10/2012

    Big, beautiful layout! Love the new stamp set. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Kathy A.

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  9. Laura says…
    03/10/2012

    This is fab!! I'm new at stamping, and this is great inspiration! (This set would also be great for my small, yet growing! collection!)

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  10. Debbie S. says…
    03/10/2012

    Love the vellum...and the way your use embellishments, as always! Lovely!

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  11. Kim T. says…
    03/10/2012

    I just love the look of the large photo. I need to try this...wish I had a 12x12 printer. Love the layout!

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  12. Becks says…
    03/10/2012

    What a simple and beautiful layout! O love the cloud vellum too.

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  13. Carol Mc says…
    03/10/2012

    Love your page, so much great detail.

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  14. auntie em (emily) says…
    03/10/2012

    Great LO! I love the way vellum looks over a photo. Lovely journaling!

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  15. Lisa J says…
    03/10/2012

    Thanks for sharing your incredible talents & inspiration! :)

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  16. Nichole M says…
    03/10/2012

    This is a great set! Your designs are consistently inspiring. thank you.

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  17. Karen F from New Zealand says…
    03/10/2012

    So love the use of the 12 x 12 photo. It really looks fantastic.

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  18. Tara says…
    03/10/2012

    Love the layout! I don't usually use large photos but I would love to. It just doesn't always flow with my creativity. This LO is screaming to me to do one. Thanks i needed that!

    Ps- always love your stamps!

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  19. elaine says…
    03/10/2012

    soooo nice and just in time.

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  20. Sue D says…
    03/10/2012

    Fabulous layout with the enlarged photo and the journaling.

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  21. Sue Stewart says…
    03/10/2012

    Love this layout! Your use of vellum works with this layout! Makes me want to get mine out and play!

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  22. Christine says…
    03/10/2012

    Your layout is beautiful. I really enjoy using your stamp sets, digital and clear. Look forward to next month,s release.

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  23. Wendy says…
    03/10/2012

    LOVE this layout!! Love that you've been working on more pages ;).

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  24. melanie says…
    03/10/2012

    this totally reminds me of some of your older layouts - the ones that made me fall in love with your style. :)

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  25. Shereen says…
    03/10/2012

    I always love your layouts, your pictures really speak to me.

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