Hello! Emily here with a bit of a twist on this week's theme "Out Like a Lamb." I was having a little trouble trying to think of a good challenge to work with this theme, and then like magic, it popped into my head! Counting Sheep! Create a layout about sleep! This might seem like an odd topic..though if you have children, sleep (or lack thereof!) is probably something you actually have a lot of experience with! It just so happens that I have two boys who love to sleep...and in the strangest places!! I decided to use a photo of my youngest son who fell asleep sitting up in his crib last month.
I had a very limited amount of time to create this layout, and I decided to use a piece of paper from the Daily Flash Milk Money paper pack as a backdrop for my photo - like magic it creates the illusion of three different patterned papers, when it's really just one! I tried to keep my green/aqua/orange/black color scheme consistent throughout by choosing coordinating embellishments and papers.
I'm SO happy to have my typewriter back in commission. I had someone ask if I darkened the vowels, but it's just the way my typewriter types! I have used a lot of typewriter fonts, but there is nothing better than the real thing!
I think I can officially claim that green houndstooth paper as my new favorite OA paper. I think I have used it on the last three layouts I made! It's perfect!
I would love for you to play along with my "Counting Sheep" challenge! Upload your layout to the October Afternoon Flickr gallery, post it on our Facebook page, or connect with us on Instagram via #octoberafternoon. Happy Tuesday, and happy scrapping!