http://alisonslife-in-the-slow-lane.blogspot.com/ Life in the Slow Lane: SATURDAY STARTING POINTS

Thursday, 13 October 2011

SATURDAY STARTING POINTS

I had great plans for getting lots of scrapping done yesterday. There was only one problem.....it was 40 degrees here, and my scrapping space is actually our 'naya' ( basically a conservatory/ sunroom without a glass roof)...and it was literally like an oven for most of the day! Even with the fan on, my brain was frying and I had to give up till later in the evening.


In the end, I managed to get another page of DD's NYC album done, using Shimelle's  STARTING POINT



I've adapted the sketch to 8x8, and I'm trying not to get too carried away with embellishments for this album. I'm using BASIC GREY 'SWEET THREADS' collection, as it's quite urban, but 'girly' at the same time. 

Thanks for dropping by!
Take care of you
Alison xx

P.S. I lost 1kg this week (2.2lbs)!! YAY!

Posted by Alison at 21:44
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23 comments:

  1. Jane13 October 2011 at 22:43

    congrats on weight loss, I managed 1lb!

    Love the layout

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  2. humel13 October 2011 at 22:46

    Congrats on the kilo, good for you :) Lovely layout - good old Basic Grey! I love how the colours pop on the black background :)

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  3. scrappyjacky13 October 2011 at 22:58

    Congrats on that weight loss.You can always depend on Basic Grey....a lovely LO.

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  4. Fiona@Staring at the Sea14 October 2011 at 00:17

    Very pretty, both the papers and the girls. Well done on the weight loss :o)

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  5. Sue Althouse14 October 2011 at 01:54

    First of all, congrats on your weight loss! Love your layout, the colors are wonderful. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! See you in the Pretty Paper class!

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  6. Sara14 October 2011 at 03:23

    Great layout! I love the embellishments, especially the ribbon. Congrats on the weight loss!

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  7. Cate Brickell14 October 2011 at 05:27

    well done on 1kg lost! love the quote you've used, and the papers work well with your photos!

    {thanks for being a constant commenter on my blog!}

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  8. Beverly14 October 2011 at 05:48

    Loving the paper and embellies you are using for this album :) Whhoohhoo you go girl on the loss, I gained this week and am having a hard time getting back on track @@

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  9. Unknown14 October 2011 at 09:07

    I like your take on Shimelle's starting point. I haven't done this one yet. Finding it hard to get inspired this week. Congrats on the weight loss.

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  10. Sian14 October 2011 at 13:56

    Congrats on the weight loss :) I love the way you have wrapped the twine here - it's one of those special little touches that really finishes something off nicely

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  11. Linda14 October 2011 at 16:03

    Love that LO! The papers are absolutely perfect! What a lovely album this will be:) Well done on the weight loss - I lost 1lb this week too!

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  12. alexa15 October 2011 at 09:31

    What a pretty page - and in that heat! Mind you. I'm envying you that, as our temperatures are set to plummet this week to zero. Well done on the weight loss - cheering you on here!

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  13. Anonymous15 October 2011 at 09:50

    Very well done with the weight loss Alison. Lovely page featuring two very lovely girlies.

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  14. Jo15 October 2011 at 21:19

    Beautiful layout, the pink on black looks stunning

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  15. Helen Overton15 October 2011 at 22:19

    Thanks for your comment on my blog.

    Congratulations on the weight loss, I'm trying to loose weight myself so I know how hard it can be. I guess at least if it's hot you might only want salads and things anyway, right? Or does that not work?

    I love the colours in your layout, and the twine around the circle is a cute way to jazz it up, i'll have to try that!

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  16. Lisa-Jane15 October 2011 at 22:48

    Well done for no bumping and for your weight loss and another well done for a lovely layout! I love the binding on that circle.

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  17. Teresa Kline16 October 2011 at 05:48

    great page, looks like a great time, super photos...hope you have a fabby weekend!

    enjoy *~*

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  18. Sandie16 October 2011 at 08:49

    Oh my... that does sound hot! I love the heat but it is draining of energy. Congratulations on the kilo lost. Wish I could say the same but I guess it takes effort and that's something I do not put in. Must try harder!

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  19. Ella Swan17 October 2011 at 02:17

    Oh I love this Alison! The simplicity and colourscheme really make for a stand-out page!!

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  20. WendyB17 October 2011 at 11:19

    Oops, so it got hotter again then? Lovely layout and congrats on the weight loss, you're doing brilliantly.

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  21. Jessica Navarro17 October 2011 at 23:35

    Love it! I'm impressed you got anything done if it was that hot. I definitely can't be creative in the heat. :)

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  22. gracescraps@gmail.com20 October 2011 at 20:03

    Wow is that HOT! At first I'm thinking 40 deg F is not hot then I realized you use C and that is more then warm for sure!! Love this pretty LO with the twine wrapped around the circle. ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  23. Anonymous29 October 2011 at 15:20

    Allison, I've finally found a few minutes to catch up on blog posts--it's been a crazy few weeks! Lots of 10- and 12-hours days at work.

    Anyway, I'm loving your daughter's NYC album, especially the background with the handwritten white text. Looks almost like a chalkboard.

    Good work! Your daughter is going to love this.

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