Credits:

Anna Aspnes Designs

ArtPlay Palette Smooch http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=27676&page=1
ArtPlay Palette Special One http://www.oscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=27677&page=1

Also Used: Polished and Sweet n Skinny Alphas by Sahlin Studio and All Tied Banners by Kitty Designs.

My Process:

I made this page for the Masterful Scrapbook Design - Telling Stories Issue. And I was inspired to use this memory because it had the makings of a great story--love, laughter and a great punchline.

The Smooch AP from Anna really helped me to set the scene for this funny love story and it also aided me in achieving a design that would accomodate such a large block of journaling.

The color scheme and embellishments inlcuded in this AP supported my story so wellthe black and white makes me think of the movies (Take One) and also complements my black and white holga-style photo. I then infused pops of pink with the use of transfers throughout the page to create a girly feelanother detail taken straight from my story. Finally I used the brushwork along the sides to create a bracketed feel and to sort of frame and isolate my story on the page.

Journling
Ive never been what most people would call a girly-girl. Ive always gotten along better with boys, I hate shopping for clothes and I loathe the color pink! But when it comes to a good old-fashioned cry-your-eyes-out love storyIM GAME! And because you love meso are you
You sat through the likes of the Notebook, and Last Song, through A Walk to Remember and Message in a Bottle without a single snide remark, but at Dear John is apparently where you drew the line!
As we sat back and watched the movie together on our couch I could tell something was bothering you, so I asked, Did you want me to go back? Thinking you had missed something. No, you replied, I guess Im just wondering why all of these movies are the same?
I had never really thought about it before, because the movies themselves were all very different to me, but they were in fact each adapted from books by Nicholas Sparks. And to tell you the truth I was somewhat impressed that you would even pick up on something like that.
When the Lucky One hit the theaters I begged you to go. You were reluctant but agreed on one condition As long as that Nicholas Sparks character didnt write it. I assured you that he did notso we called the sitter and bought the tickets.
As the movie ended, I wiped the customary tears of joy from my face while you fought back the urge to poke fun. And we both looked up at the screen just in time to see the words:

ADAPTED FROM THE NOVEL
BY NICHOLAS SPARKS

In my defenseI really didnt know!