One of the things I have to give my family credit for is allowing me to take their picture(s) and cooperating for the various (9 million) pictures I want to take. The annual Christmas picture included! I cannot complain. I would like to think that they don't find it too painful either as I always allow and encourage the funny face, silly picture as well, it adds an element of fun to what could otherwise be a boring chore in isolation. And, the silly picture is always quite entertaining!
I used Bella Blvd's Christmas Cheer collection and a pocket page to create this layout using four of our pictures from a few years ago, silly picture included. I just love the mixing and mingling all the bits and pieces that Bella Blvd has to offer to create pocket pages, it's like I have 9 little complimentary canvas' all on one "layout".
There is so much that I love about this layout but I think the pom poms on Santa's beard and hat have to be my absolute favorite. The black stripe with the stars mimic a belt too, don't you think?
You can see from these pictures that I like to use the outsides of my pockets as well. The heart and feather "bit" are on the outside of the pocket and popped away from the page. As are the gifts with a bit of layering of them too. The chipboard elements tend to sit better on the outside of pocket pages. They don't leave the buckle in the back of the papers.
We haven't taken this years pictures yet... I try and do something different every year but we just haven't had time yet... Better get a move on if I want to have Christmas cards that go out on time, eh? Have you taken your family Christmas picture yet?
Adorable pocket page!
Posted by: Lyne B. | Thursday, 25 December 2014 at 09:51 PM