Menu of Products:

Artsy Layered Template 212: http://www.oscraps.com/shop/Artsy-Layered-Template-No.-212.html
Autumn Cheer artplay palette: http://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Autumn-Cheer.html
PlayPark No. 1: http://www.oscraps.com/shop/PlayPark-No.-1.html
WarmGlosw No. 8: http://www.oscraps.com/shop/WarmGlows-No.-8.html
Page overlay from Ablaze Artplay Palette: http://www.oscraps.com/shop/ArtPlay-Palette-Ablaze.html

Notes on Process:

I started with the template, using it to organize my black-and-white Then photos. I pulled those photos (with all the template's paints, texture, and stains surrounding them) into a new layout, reducing the size. I then added the Now color photos, pulling the frames from the template into the new layout and clipping the photos to the frame masks. I added the title and journaling, and then the playground in the background. The artstrokes and elements were lastit seemed like a great idea to prop the photo of my adult libation on a park bench in honor of all the hours I'd spent at playgrounds and parks with my kids. As a last touch, I applied a warm glow to add a little sparkle to my drink, and the page overlay.