Beautiful! I love the different types of frames and their shadows. The way they each lift off the page in relation to each other is wonderful.

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Acorn photo and stamps by Louise Workman Background paper: Anna Aspnes ArtPlay Sets; Jardinier and App My Camera Papers clipped to acorn stamps are by Anna Aspnes: Daffodill and Jardinier Brushes are also by Anna Aspnes; Tinge, Thankful, and Jardinier Font: Freebooter Script Regular and...

Margje, I am surprised and honored to have my layout selected for the Fans of Anna Facebook page. It is quite affirming and encouraging, and I look forward to visiting the page often for the sense of community that is there. Thank you!!!

After noticing that Ulla-May's Artsy Sketch Effect tutorial works especially well with architectural images, I decided to take on a second practice project, using this photo that I took in 2007. Getting the sketch effect was a snap, using the tutorial! Afterward I brushed in some extra color...

This is my first project using Ulla-May's Create an Artsy Sketch Effect tutorial. After trying a couple of combinations of blending modes, I was most pleased with this subtle treatment and used it in the layout. I preferred Hard Light on the Stylize layer. All other layers were treated as...

I love the way you did the text!

Very nice! It's inspiring to see such an artful and interesting treatment of your photo, before you even applied it to the paper and brushes!

Incredible work. I love how you describe your process, so we can learn. I especially like that you just work with it until you like it.

I love the outline work. Very nice! ...and your elements are beautiful too.

Oh WOW! First there was pure joy, then you added magic to the memory!

Such a mesmerizing layout. I get lost myself in both the flow and the stillness of it. I sense the past, the present, and the future in it. Completely beautiful.

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Thank you for pointing me to Gallery Standouts and for posting my layout there. I am honored! I am also being a bit of a showoff to my friends: telling them all about this inspiring blog.

So lovely! Such a cute baby, and the layout is calm, warm and cheerful.

Beautiful! The framed photo has the feel of being a keepsake ornament. Nice work!

...the warmth of our love.

Soft and beautiful. Love it!

Such a beautiful layout.