making memories is such an awesome manufacturer to work for. and i think it's so cool that three of their designers were chosen for the 2010 creating keepsakes dream team (maggie, wendy, and i). i'm so excited that we all get to experience these two great adventures together. making memories is generously donating each of our favorite collections to give away to one of our lucky blog readers. of course i had to pick the just chillin collection for my favorite. and i figured this layout goes perfectly with this giveaway.
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i've been wanting to share this layout for a while. it was featured in the october 2009 issue of creating keepsakes, in the becky higgins sketch column. when i saw her sketch posted, i knew that it would be perfect for this layout idea. the sketch had room for 16 photos. so i was able to include 15 of my most recent daycare kids, along with a photo of myself. although as soon as my girls saw this, they asked "where is so-and-so" for a bunch of the other kids that have been here over the past 8 years. i told them i could only do the kids that were here during my digital years. lol!
now if you saw this layout in the october issue, you might have noticed a different photo of me on there. i did change that out before sending it out (but forgot to take a picture), since this photo of me has been previously used for something in the magazine. i admit, i like this photo better. and i did change it back when i got the layout back. lol! then i found my favorite photos of 15 kids. took me a while to dig around the external hard drive, since these were all taken over the last 4-5 years or so. i've had some cute kids, haven't i 😉
i went with the mix of color photos and black and white photos for one main reason. all the boys photos looked great in color. but i had a little too much color going on. i loved all the colors in the girls photos, and knew that i wanted to use the just chillin girls collection on this. so i made the boys all black and white. i think it actually looks pretty cool. all the photos are 3×4 in size. such a great way to get a ton of photos on there.
so, what do you need to do? just leave me a comment. i know a lot of you already congratulated me on my other post, so don't feel like you have to do it all over again. lol! just a simple comment is all that's required, to get your name in there. then make sure to go over to maggie's blog and wendy's blog, and leave them some congrats too. we're each doing separate drawings for different collections. then monday, we'll randomly pick the winners, who will be announced on the making memories blog :)
comments now closed. look for the winner to be announced on the making memories blog later this morning.
Laura Vegas 
430 responses to “just chillin giveaway”
Stunning layout! I am always looking for ways to use LOTS of photos, and as we only get CK here in South Africa about 4 months after it was published in the USA, it really means alot that you post the layouts on the blog as well!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful work! You really inspire me – from moving your scrap space, to the kids you look after and your own…you really are an admirable woman!
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Congratulations! And thanks for the fun giveaway!
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congrats again 🙂 Loved that layout.. i’ve used this sketch a couple of times already on my layouts!
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Hope you are having a great day and have a great weekend! Congrats again!
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I love this LO. I saw it in the magazine and just loved the b/w photos with the color photos. Congrats again! I’m thrilled for you!
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What an awesome giveaway!!
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They ARE all adorable kids! Cute layout, and congrats on your appointment. Have fun creating.
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Congrats on being on the Dream Team. That’s so awesome & thanks for the giveaway. Keep my finger cross. 🙂
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Lovely layout. Can’t wait to see more of your creations!
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Laura,
You need to highly consider getting urself a book published of all ur layouts. There by far my favs. Congrats.
Elaine
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Aww these kids really are super duper cute! I love the play on the color for the girls and the B&W for the boys. A few years back I did some mix and match of my girls on the beach and always wanted to do it again but had forgoten…now this reminded me.
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Giveaways are my favorite! Thanks
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Congratulations! Your layout of the kiddos is adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.
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I’m so excited to see more of your work in CK. Congratulations! Love your layout!
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I love that layout, Laura 🙂 And I didn’t get a chance to congratulate you the other day, so let me do that right now… CONGRATS!!! You rock and FULLY deserve everything wonderful coming your way 🙂
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Always fun to see a giveaway! 🙂
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fun..congrats again!!!
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Thanks so much for the chance to win! I love this super, cute layout! Congrats!
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Thank you for the chance to win!
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Congratulations on being in the team 🙂 thank you for the chance to win and great layout, I like the colors.
Hugs
Hazel
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This is one of my favorite lines too! =) Congrats on the CK Dream Team!!
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Congrats!!
Thanks for sharing the moment with all of us with a giveaway!
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Congrats on Dream Team! This is such a fun giveaway!
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What a nice layout, with all those sweet faces. Best wishes with your new endeavor and thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
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Congrats on the exciting news!!!
Love the LO & you’re right, the kids are sooooo cute 🙂
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I love that mix of b/w & color photos. I have to get up the nerve to try that. congrats on dream teaming, and the giveaway opp. looking forward to viewing your creations!
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You so deserve it, you’re my favorite MM designer… A huge congrats to you!
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Plleeeaaase let me win!!!!
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I haven’t won any scrapbooking stuff in a LONG time…time for ME to win!
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I think it’s so neat that you are going to be designing for CK in 2010 … when I got my CK last week I immediately looked through the layouts to see if any of yours were in that issue.
Congrats!
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great page! i love all the little faces too cute!
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Love the colorful clean layouts!
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What a sweet layout, and so thoughtful! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Congrats on your new Dream Team post! How exciting! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Congrats! How exciting! Your layouts are gorgeous!
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Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations!
Thanks for the chance to win.
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Congrats! and thanks for the opportunity to win!
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Enjoy your time on the Dream Team. I really enjoy this layout. It is so clean, bright and fun.
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Congratulations on being picked for the Dream Team. Your layout is so pretty and I appreciate the chance to win a prize.
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Congratulations!! I’ve been enjoying browsing your blog!! I’ll be visiting it more for sure!
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Great layouts…
Pick me please for the giveaway!
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Congratulations and cannot wait to see what the three of you create. Thanks for the chance to win some of your favorite things.
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Thanks for the chance to win some fun products. I haven’t checked out scrapbooking blogs before so this is a great way for me to get started. Look forward to reading, learning and getting inspired! Thanks
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Congrats! What a terrific way to start the new year! Looking forward to seeing your creations!
Making Memories is just so awesome!
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i just love your use of this wonderful collection! congratulations on the design team! you are really well suited for such a great spot!
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Looking forward to seeing what the 3 of you bring to the CK Dream Team 2010 🙂 Love what you do for MM so anticipate more of the same great stuff.
Wow WOW love this LO and may need to CASE it…
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Sending congrats!! Great layout!
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I love this layout. And, yes, you have had cute kids to watch over the years!
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Fantabulous layout! The children are just darling!
Thanks for the chance to win,
Kimberly
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Congrats!
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