Family// Sparkler Evi

Hello my Scrappy friends! Being a busy full time working mom to a strong willed almost 2 year old is exhausting. I know I am not alone. I found time to scrap a wonderful photo of my little family when our daughter was 9 months old. It was easier to take care of a 9 month old. lol. This layout I am showing Happy Vibes and Dragon Tales sequins from the shop on a Paige Evans cut file.

I used a rose/mauve colored card stock through my Silhoutte Cameo for the cut file in order to match colors in my dress in the photo. I backed the cut file with white for contrast. I then began adding sequin in the circle areas of the mandala. This part takes time, so do not rush.

For added detail, I also used Nuvo drops in gold and a purple. I love alternating the sequins and Nuvo drops to the cut file.

The cut file was such a statement element for the layout, I wanted to keep the rest of the embellishments simple. My trusty collection of Maggie Holmes florals sits on my desk.

When I added my photo, I rounded the corners of it and the mat. It softens the look.

I let all the sequins dry fully before moving it. I did not want any to fall off. I went through my thicker collections and chose the word ‘family.’ One word sums up the love of this photo and my little family.