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”
Congrats! Hope to more of your great layouts.
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Congrats! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Love how you differentiated between the boys and girls with B&W and color photos. Congrats on making the Dream Team and I can’t wait to see what’s in store! 😀
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I love your use of twine/ribons etc on most of your layouts. It is also one of my favourite embellishments. Thanks for this chance to win!
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Congrats. I hope I win!
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Congratulations! I’ll be following along to see all of the cool items the Dream Team comes up with!
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YEA! Congratulations.
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Congrats…that is way too Cool!!
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Congrats!!!
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What a wonderful layout! I love how you’ve combined the b&w and colour shots in a grid pattern – I’ve never seen that before but it’s great!
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Congrats to you!!
– April
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I really like how you used the “Just Chillin” collection.
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I love the layout. I always seem to have so many photos to get on a page.
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Congrats!! I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I’m so glad that you have so much new work.
Laura
lfitz96@yahoo.com
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That’s a great idea–combining some b&w and some color pictures. Love it! (and love the Just Chillin’ stuff!)
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Great product and great layout!
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CONGRATULATIONS! You really deserve it! Thank you for the opportunity to win a prize!
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I really like the mix of black and white photos with color photos. Thanks for the giveaway, ms.cheryl
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Love this LO and Just Chillin. I have to say its my 2nd favorite line with Noteworthy being my fav!!
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congrats and way to go, just love your page and all the cute pics on it!!!
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I love the lines and the colors. Congrats!
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Your layout is great. Can’t wait to see more of your work.. Thanks for a chance to win.
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Another great layout! I love the Just Chillin line! Have a great weekend.
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Congrats and I’d love that giveaway!
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Congratulations to you!! Love your sweet layout!
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How awesome for you! Sounds so fun! Thanks for the chance at a giveaway.
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I too love “just chillin collection”. Congratulations on being picked for the dream team. I’m sure you will show them what inspiration is all about.
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love the layout and would love some new MM goodies to scrap with…i’ve got plenty of pics edited and ready to go, just lacking the mojo!
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Great Giveaway!!! And Congrats !!!!
Karina
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Congrats on the dream team ! ( that is the first time for me ) Love your blog ! Can’t wait to see future projects !
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That is so an awesome LO!!! I love the idea of it and congrats on the Dream Team!!! How exciting !!
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Congrats and I would love to win someof this beautiful line!
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I just love that line! Your pages are great as usual!
Way to go!
LOri R
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I remember this layout! So cute, bright and fun! I’d love to win your blog candy! Thanks!
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Congratulations! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Oh yeah, baby. I’d love to just CHILL out with this great giveaway. Thank you for your generosity!
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So cool! Love your projects. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Great scrapbook layout! I love how you combined B&W, color, and sepia tone pics together. I take probably take too many photos, so seeing a layout with 16 pics is absolutely wonderful!
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I really like your layout. Thanks for sharing & for the opportunity to win something!
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Congratulations…. It’s well deserved…
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I really like the way this layout turned out, the mix of color and b&w photos really works!
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Awesome layout!!! And congratulations on the dream team!!! YOU SO DESERVE IT!!!!
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I love the layout and the one before it on your blog. You gave me some inspiration to go scrapbook.
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Congratulations!
Great layout.
Sharon L in Michigan
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i just found ur blog, by way of Maggie 🙂 & I LOVE your work!! very creative! & super inspiring!! I will definitely be checking back in often for some creative inspiration! congrats on ur dream team win (I know you said we didnt ‘have’ to say it LOL!!! but i hadnt said it b4 — & really! its freakin’ awesome!!!! SO congrats Laura!!)
thanks super mucho for the chance to win some amazing product!!!!
have a great weekend!! ♥ take care
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Congratulations again Laura! Thanks for throwing my name in the bucket too!
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Great line from Making Memories. Congrats to you as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Love your layouts and I love the Just Chillin line too! Congrats on being a part of the Dream Team!
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Congratulations! I love looking at your layouts.
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Congratulations! Thanks for the chance.
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