her safe place to fall

* giveaway still open in the post  below!!

** i say both "safe" place to fall and "soft" place to fall. didn't have enough "t's" to make soft as the title, so i went with safe. not sure if it's a messup, but i don't mind if it is! scrapbooking is my fun time, my hobby. i try not to get stressed over mistakes.

see that rip at the bottom of the flower? left it there! honestly, it doesn't matter.

 
the journaling is a bit hard to see b/c it is layered under the tulle and didn't photograph right. it looks so soft and pretty in person.

it says:

he may have to be tough at work...but make no mistake about it, he's a sucker for you and sadie. no matter how old you are he will, without fail, be your safe place to fall. your protector and your greatest champion. i can promise you this. he loves you so much, i see it every time he looks at you. 2/2010

everything on this layout is by jenni bowlin studio except for the alphas which are american crafts (peach) and k and company (small black alphas)

i hung the buttons on plain old twine, i got it out of jimmy's hardware box and separated it into strands.

the pages has six layers. it starts with the cardstock, then the patterned paper base, then tulle, then patterned paper, rubon, photo, journaling, and some pearl flowers , then tulle, then the title work and hanging buttons.

 

for the tulle i used cream tulle circles from the wedding section of hobby lobby. i adhered them using a combination of spray adhesive and glue dots.

i want to quickly say what a pleasure it is to "work" for jenni bowlin. it's really a dream come true, and each time i get to create with her lines, it makes my  heart happy.

today i had 2 1/2 hours to myself while the girls were off at school/tot town.

i love this photo. treasure it, really...and wanted to do it justice.

i allowed myself to just play, create, and make what felt FUN to me. i spent way more than 30 minutes on a layout and it was truly fun. and messy. and therapeutic!

no dishes, no vacuuming, no laundry. just fun.

i was a happier mommy when i picked the girls up.

okay, that's it for today. hope you are having a beautiful, blessed thursday!

xoxo

s

Comments

[Amy Tan]

LOVE this so.

[Tabitha K]

This is really beautiful :)

[tara pakosta]

so soft and pretty!
and that photo is heart melting
beautiful! tara

[Jenni Hufford]

so beautiful- a treasure, really.

[Katrina of Southern California]

You are so gifted! This is such a beautiful layout. I love how you incorporated the tulle and the twine from Jimmy's tool box. I wish my mind could think like yours. Happy Momma Day :)

[pidgen]

you never cease to amaze me! the tulle -- wow! your journaling is beautiful. this is a treasure of a page!

[Carrie]

a beautiful layout! you more than deserve some "me" time. xo

[Brenda W.]

this page is so beautiful and I love the journaling.

[Janelle Shultz]

omg...i'm speechless! this page is utterly amazing! one of my favorite layouts of all time girl! just, WOW! i was just thinking of pulling out tulle the other day- and there you go...showing me how to do it justice- in a big way! thanks so much for your continued inspiration!

[Beth Ann]

oh Steph - just beautiful!!

[Emily]

this is beautiful. just love the layers! I admit I save your lo's as inspiration thinking one day I'll do something just like this or that, and haven't yet. really need to stop collecting ideas and use some of them.

[Colleen S]

I love, love, love this layout! It was well worth the extra time. :)

[Kimber-Leigh]

i love how beautifully perfect the tulle is for the page and for the story :)

[Lynn]

Beautiful LO, love the tulle. Wish I could follow your philosphy and not worry about mistakes. Glad you enjoyed your crafting time & feel happier because of it :)

[Debbie]

I don't think I could ever use tulle in a layout but you've done a beautiful job!

[Jennifer.T]

I just love that yellow JB paper, I never had a chance to get my hands on some but everytime I see you use it I want it even more! And then the peach coloured title, perfect!
I agree with you about being a happier (and better!)mummy after having some crafty alone time, totally get it :)

[Jonnelle]

Soft and pretty, love it! :)
Glad that you enjoyed your "me" time and didn't waste it on housework! ;)

[Amy H]

Just stunning!

[Houston]

Beautiful!

[MandyK]

Absolutely gorgeous!!!Love that you used safe place to fall. I think it really fits for girls and their daddy's especially your girls and J!I love all your creations with JBS goodness!!Have a lovely night!xx

[Suzitee]

And you have MORE than done it justice Stephanie. Just beautiful. I am so with you on the creative time alone...you feel so recharged after some "play time", and it certainly makes you a better Mummy when you feel a bit refreshed :)

[joanna rummel]

Very Beautiful! Truly stunning!

After you do a layout like this, what do you do with it? Do you put it in a shadow box or scrap box?

I don't scrapbook much, so just wondering.

[Mary Ann]

Love the layout girlie!!!
I had some play time this morning too, oh what fun I had.
Every momma needs play time once in awhile!

[Stephanie Howell]

ill display it on a vintage plate rack for a bit and then it will be put in an album.
thank you! xo

[Haidee]

YOU DID A GREAT JOB. GOOD TO HEAR YOU HAD ALONE TIME FOR ENJOYMENT!!!

[Melissa]

this might be one of my most favorite layouts ever! a good friend of mine just gave birth to her first baby girl yesterday- her husband is in Iraq right now. I cannot wait til he can come home to meet her, this reminds me of them.

[rebecca shelor]

Oh my gosh, I cannot WAIT to see soccer photos and hear the stories!

[Tammy Graves]

Beaautiful!! Title? Perfect!!! Wouldn't change a thing!! Your work is so very precious!

[Shemaine Smith]

I love this one...just not enough words to express how touching this layout is.

[Svala]

OMG Stephanie this is the most beautiful LO I have ever seen, it just takes your breath away. You+Jenni Bowlin=AWSOME

[Lara]

It's a beautiful layout!!! Mistakes?? You'd never know...I don't see any, that's for sure!

[Zarah]

I'm speechless. SOOO amazing!

[Lisa Dickinson]

see, this layout is proof that you & JBS were made for each other. Total gorgeousness. LOVE IT!

[Kristen Welker Cox]

pretty layout and i don't even scrap!!! =) all your work is amazing though.

*personally i think "safe" place works perfectly!!

[amyjk]

so lovely! this is my favorite page of yours ever!

[Noell Hyman]

This is so beautiful. Do you know if this is one of her lines that has a Core'dinations line to go with it? I've been wanting to choose some of her stuff along with the complimentary Core'dinations cardstock.

[Raechelle Bellus]

this is truly stunning. You have such a gift.

[Danielle]

oooooo so beautiful!! I need to do some serious scrappin therapy!! Yikes I miss it! Your pages capture your heart so beautifully!

[Debbie O'Neal]

Lovin all the layering...and hanging those buttons was genius ! Thanks for the inspiration !

[nrkohlmeier@gmail.com]

Love tulle on anything and especially love how you used it here. You are amazing and I absolutely love that you share your wonderful talents and family with all of us!

[Kat]

This is stunning!! I love the "safe" part, beautiful :)

xx

[Linda Cain]

Simply stunning work! Love it!

Linda

[Rosie]

This is beautiful. A wonderful LO.

Rosie
x

[sheena x]

stunning x