Hi, October Afternoon readers!  It's Mandie here with my last post as the February guest.  Am I the only one who can't believe February is nearly over?!  Holy cow!  That went quickly.  I just have a simple layout today.  (I have more but didn't get a chance to photograph them this week due to kids being out of school all week and an out of town mister. Will share on my blog in the next week.)

For this layout I used Sasparilla and a cut from my Silhouette (incase you haven't noticed, I really love using that machine!)  I cut the pattern out on a few different pieces of paper.  (I actually used the woodgrain negative for another layout along with some Farmhouse because I couldn't bear to part with it - one of the unphotograped layouts!)  I arranged the different patterns until I got the look I wanted and then used mini glue dots to adhere them.  I considered not putting a photo on it and just framing it because I loved the way it looked.  But, I decided to add a photo but keep it super simple since there was a lot going on in the way of pattern paper.  I used a favorite photo of my little guy... one that didn't have a "story."  I think maybe I will still hang it on the wall after all!  :)  

Wow!  Thank you, October Afternoon, for having me as a guest.  It truly was a pleasure.  October Afternoon continues to be one of the brands I look forward to seeing and using!  It was truly an honor to be your guest.  Thank you, OA fans, for being welcoming & making a nervous girl feel not so nervous!  Have a great weekend!
Mandie