Sunday, 12 June 2011

What Makes Me My Mother...

...a layout and some answers.

So, what did my photography survey show? Well, nearly all of you said that you liked one detail shot:


but that more than one could be too many. I'm pretty sure that's what I think too. Details need to add something. And most, but not all, of you said that you liked staged photos:

Yes, that tiny baby is me

I do too; and I'm already looking at new ways of presenting my pages. I'm in talks with my DIY expert as we speak. So I'll leave you today with my other work-in-progress: a layout I think I'll probably add to. Do you have any of those? Layouts with room for more journaling?
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42 comments:

  1. Cheryl12 June 2011 at 07:46

    what a soft, thoughtful page. definitely the kind of page you're going to come back to and add more too.

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  2. furrypig12 June 2011 at 07:54

    beautiful page loving the lace and cream circle sewing very neat! the green is very peaceful.

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  3. ♥ Liz ♥12 June 2011 at 07:55

    It looks great so far and the idea behind it is something for me to think about too. :0)

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  4. Mary B12 June 2011 at 08:01

    this is a great design, would like to copy it if I may.
    I love the fact that it is a finished work, but also a work in progress.

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  5. Jane12 June 2011 at 08:49

    I love this, so delicate, love the stitched circles, thanks for the inspiration

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  6. scrappyjacky12 June 2011 at 08:52

    Love this beautiful page,Sian....I'm sure they'll be far more journaling you can add.....even make a mini album.

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  7. Rachel Brett12 June 2011 at 08:56

    The hand stitched circles are gorgeous, great layout Sian :)

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  8. Kirsty.A12 June 2011 at 09:34

    I wouldn't ad too much more to this layout. I think it's pretty much perfect as it is.

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  9. Miss Smith12 June 2011 at 09:44

    This page is gorgeous Sian, really beautiful and subtle. I think you nailed the presentation too! If you don't mind, I'd like to try this method of sharing pages.

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  10. Anonymous12 June 2011 at 09:56

    What a stunning layout Sian. I have taken note of the results from your pole and am now only going to include 1 detail photo. Also love how you have presented your page.

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  11. Gems12 June 2011 at 11:11

    Interesting findings to your poll and a stunning layout. I love the idea too x

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  12. Amanda12 June 2011 at 11:12

    I love the stitched circles containing your journalling. Another brilliant idea :)

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  13. Denise12 June 2011 at 11:19

    Your results are definitely food for thought, that is a stunning layout - I love the stitched circles x

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  14. Susanne12 June 2011 at 12:14

    Pretty layout - and now I understand what you mean by "staged", I didn't click when I answered the survey. I find adding stuff to layouts later to be difficult - and as far as journaling goes, one can always write on the back - that doesn't require messing with the design - easier for me.

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  15. Lou12 June 2011 at 12:39

    a lovely layout Sian, using stitched circles for journaling very creative. I like the close up too xx

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  16. Clare12 June 2011 at 13:04

    Your layout has got me thinking about how much I am like my Mum. The stitched journal circles are a really great idea, like them a lot.

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  17. Miriam12 June 2011 at 13:18

    I love this, so soft and gentle. Yes I might go with a mini book to add more to. That's my favourite way of journalling on a page.

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  18. JO SOWERBY12 June 2011 at 13:48

    ooh scarey thought. i dont want to be like my mum at all. sorry all u mum lovers. i doooo love her but i dont want to be like her. ok moving on. i love the details on this LO. u know i luv butterflies anyway and u use of limited colours is perfect.
    jo xxx

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  19. Cheri12 June 2011 at 14:03

    gorgeous layout Sian! I for one do appreciate more than one detail shot if the subject warrants it. But then, I'm also drawn to all forms of macro photography, so maybe it is just me!

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  20. Anonymous12 June 2011 at 15:36

    Another gorgeous page. I'm another fan of the stitching, and always of your embellishments! Great subject for a layout.

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  21. Becky12 June 2011 at 15:52

    Really like the stitched circles with the journalling in.

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  22. Ladkyis12 June 2011 at 16:11

    I had a little wooden plaque made for my daughter as a jokey Christmas present. It said "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, I am my mother after all"
    People who ring up never know if it is her or me and when my mother was alive they couldn't tell the three of us apart on the phone. My daughter's daughter is well along the path to join us and she is only six!

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  23. Lynn12 June 2011 at 16:25

    I remember thinking "I'll never say/do that when I'm a Mum" but of course I do!! Its a lovely page and definately room for other observations but also perfect as it is.

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  24. This West London Life12 June 2011 at 16:32

    Those stitched circles are fantastic! Have you asked TTO and TNSSO what they think and for their observations of when you and Granny are together?

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  25. Maria Ontiveros12 June 2011 at 17:27

    Lovely page! I especially like the little detail on the lower right. You're so good at adding that sort of perfect balance.
    I almost bought a stamp that said, "Sooner or later, we all quote our mothers."
    Rinda

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  26. dogmatix12 June 2011 at 18:03

    I love the LO.

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  27. alexa12 June 2011 at 22:01

    I love your little stitched circles - and the fact that you've left space for more thoughts when appropriate... Such a pretty and soft colourway. And you look very sweet!

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  28. Ginger12 June 2011 at 22:55

    I love the soft vintage feel to this layout Sian and the added lace bits. Adding more journaling is a wonderful idea and something TSO will likely treasure when she is your age :)

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  29. Lisa12 June 2011 at 23:26

    i love this page. it's gorgeous. I love how you present your pages - the staging is great.

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  30. scrappysue13 June 2011 at 04:58

    Another fabulous LO Sian, and wonderful little details. The colours are striking too.

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  31. Jimjams13 June 2011 at 12:27

    Gorgeous page - love the stitched circles! Love LadyKis' mirror too LOL!

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  32. Lisa-Jane13 June 2011 at 13:28

    This is so beautiful! I love those circles, I have pinned it so I can borrow this idea at a later point. I just love everything about it.

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  33. Jennifer Shaw13 June 2011 at 16:08

    A stunning page. I love the stitched circles with the journaling inside! The wooden butterflies are perfect. Still looking for those in my neck of the woods. They are on my wish list. Love the idea of a staged LO photo! I sometimes do that for cards but never thought of it for a LO.

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  34. Sue Althouse13 June 2011 at 16:42

    Love your detail shot, really captured a great look from that angle. I do like the staged shots. I wonder if I have a good spot for staging that also has great light, tricky combo, I think.

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  35. Alana13 June 2011 at 16:52

    I'm so glad we agree on these things Sian:) I need a DIY expert too, could you send them over to me when you have finished? I don't usually go back to a lo to add journalling as I know when I start what I want to say but I do leave it overnight occassionally and add an embelly or the like.

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  36. WendyB14 June 2011 at 07:17

    Beautiful layout. I love the soft colours you've chosen, and wonderfully staged of course.

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  37. Clair14 June 2011 at 09:04

    Ah. I didn't have chance to vote but your beautifully staged photograph would have swung my response. I love a detailed photograph (or two, if there's additional areas of a page that need highlighting!) but as long as the photograph is taken well enough that I can really see the layout - it's all good.

    Some beautiful cards in the making too Miss! x

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  38. Ifa14 June 2011 at 20:37

    I love that baby photo, you're so cute.

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  39. Deb @ PaperTurtle15 June 2011 at 14:02

    One of the things that I've always loved about your blog post photos is the way you stage your layouts. You inspire me every time I see those shots!

    And your layout about your mom is lovely, Sian. Oooh...and how cute is that little baby photo of you?!?!

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  40. Beverly16 June 2011 at 17:16

    TFS the survey results :) I totally adore this layout idea, in some ways I am glad I am like mama but in other ways I cringe. Great photo!

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  41. Curlywiggles19 June 2011 at 20:06

    Love the stitching on this layout!

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  42. Anonymous7 July 2011 at 02:08

    Love the layout. Did you add more to it?

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Thank you! I do love to know what you think