"wingnut" … something i call anyone and everyone. second only to "dude". i've wanted to do a "wingnut" layout for ages now … and last night i finally took a few minutes to make this. and how is the new layout-photo-taking location? it's so dark and gloomy in this house … had to find a new spot!

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i really wasn't sure what photos i was going to use when making this layout. my actual intent was to do a layout with NO photos. but i was digging around on my external hard drive for photos for a different project … and came across these older photos of the girls. they seemed to fit. because usually when i call someone "wingnut" … it's because they're being goofy or doing something crazy. then again … i'll just call people "wingnut" for the heck of it too. lol!

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for the center of this layout … i wanted to use the designblock stencil stamp from hero arts. i tried to actually stamp it directly on my cardstock background … and i admit that i tried it 3 times … and failed 3 times. lol! i finally just stamped in on a scrap piece of cardstock and then stuck it in the middle of the page. and note to self: get a wider variety of ink pads soon! then i just added some brads and rivets to the centers of some of the flowers.

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and for my title … i used the large plastic letters from heidi swapp. the ones i've been hoarding for years now … and have deemed "too cute" to actually use for some reason. lol! i had to finagle an extra "n" … cut up one of the "m's" for it. then just added some ribbon strips across the top and bottom.

supplies:
cardstock – bazzill
plastic letters – heidi swapp
ribbon – making memories (red dot), american crafts (green dash)
stamp – hero arts
brads – making memories
rivets – chatterbox
other – staples

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27 responses to “wingnut . . .”

  1. Lee Avatar

    LOVE it, the layout and the word. “Wingnut” – oh, how many ways I could incorporate that into my day 🙂 Thanks for inspiring!

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  2. Jessica Avatar

    Absolutely beautiful layout! It’s so simple, but yet so wonderful! The little details really make a difference! Love the brads in the stamped image.

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  3. Karin Avatar

    This made me laugh! I call my boys nut bars (no idea why) when they are being goofy and I think you just inspired a layout!

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  4. Mary MacAskill Avatar

    Cute layout! I love this color combo – it’s one of my favorites. We have green, red and yellow throughout our house! It just makes me happy! Glad to see you use those HS letters…I have some too that I was wondering if I will ever get around to using! LOL!

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  5. Deneen Avatar

    Too funny Laura I actually use that term too. Also love the idea of doing a layout just because.

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  6. Heather M. Avatar

    Totally awesome layout! I love the title soooo much!

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  7. Carla Avatar

    LOL!! I never heard that term before. How funny! What a great subject to scrap about! Love the goofy pics too…crack me up!

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  8. Lisa D Avatar
    Lisa D

    Totally loving this. Love the stamp and how you put the centers in the flowers.
    Cracking up at “wingnut”…too funny Laura!

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  9. Lynn G Avatar

    I love this layout Laura! And like you I tend to save my supplies because they are are too cute to use … and then I never use them! So my goal for 2009 is to use my stash no matter how gosh darn cute it is! BTW I LOVE that font you used for your journaling – what’s the name? 🙂

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  10. Katie Avatar

    way cute laura!!!

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  11. Kim Rose Avatar

    Love it! Love the clean, crisp look!
    Great work!

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  12. Mélina Avatar

    I really love this layout. I think i’ll copy you next day..

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  13. Sandi Avatar
    Sandi

    Laura
    This layout is so CUTE! I just love your color combos.
    I love your layout just the way it is. The eyelets and brads are very pretty.
    Great job and love the story behind the title.
    Sandi N.

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  14. Shemaine Smith Avatar

    I love this layout. It’s so fresh and funny!
    I left some love for you on my blog so come check it out!!

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  15. Lisa Howard Avatar
    Lisa Howard

    My word of choice…Dingbat. Just like you, no idea why. Just like you, saving those “special” embellishments, letters, paper, etc. Why??? New resolution in 2009…use my stash for goodness sake! LOL! Hope you have a fantastic day!!! Lisa H.

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  16. Lisa Howard Avatar
    Lisa Howard

    BTW, love, Love, LOVE the layout. Great way to use that awesome stamp and the colors are so HAPPY 🙂 !!!!

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  17. Heidi Sonboul Avatar

    This is one very delightful lo! I love that stampsing!!! LOVE IT!

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  18. Cheryl Avatar

    Such a cute and funny layout Laura! I never heard of that word before. And I totally know about stamping those big blocks, it takes me several times too. I find that if I lay the stamp on the table (rubber side up) and place the paper on top of it and rub across the paper, it comes out much better for me.

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  19. doris Avatar
    doris

    that’s hilarious! i love it! 😀

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  20. Annette Scholtz Avatar

    Love the photos (and LO)! Have to start scrapping again!!!!

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  21. Katie Avatar

    Laura.. can you email me.. I have a question for you and can’t find your email for some reason! Thanks!

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  22. jaKKI Avatar

    THIS is how I am trying to scrapbook! Not be so methodical and do everything by the book!

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  23. jaKKI Avatar

    What I mean is I’m trying not to do JUST chronoligical books…LOL

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  24. Linda Beeson Avatar

    I am amazed at what you created with that stamp! It worked so neatly on that layout.

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  25. Leslie Avatar
    Leslie

    This is too cute – I remember you saying that word before!
    Been MIA so I won’t reply to each of your posts – you have been busy – your blog is chocked full of great eye candy to look at!!!
    LOVE the Year in Review lo – that is so cool!
    Congrats on keeping up w/ your 365 – I’ve taken a few pics and I have been stalking the 2peas site for ideas since I didn’t get the kit.
    Happy New Year!

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  26. Sasha Farina Avatar

    That is so cute Laura 😀

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  27. Sara Rossi Avatar

    This is so cute! The pics just go perfectly with the title! Love how you used the BIG stamp…something to remember…..

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