May Virtual Crop Class 2 with Mel

Welcome to my May virtual crop - I feel like this class is up against a tough competitor as it clashes with the Royal Wedding and build up for the FA cup final so I am guessing there may be a few playing catch up with this later!

For the two layouts I have goe for a contrasting style with one quite traditional scrapping style and one clean and simple which is a style I love but I always find it hard to know when to stop!

Here's the clean and simple layout, the other layout can be found here with the instructions.

Happy scrapping, don't forget to share what you have been up to over on the ATDML # Create Facebook group and be back at 2pm for a minibook treat with Debs!

Clean & Simple

I have always admired those who can scrap a beautiful clean, simple page (I bought Cathy Zielske's Clean & Simple Book and loved it) but I always struggle with needing to add a bit more here and there so I rarely manage to make a clean and simple page even if that is my purpose when I set out.

I cut this title on my silhouette probably about 2 years ago and I knew I wanted to use it with this photo - (I just love those eye lashes in the photo!!) However I have spent a long time faffing about not knowing what to do with it all.

In the end I had a firm word with myself, stuck down the title, added a strip of camera washi tape and added the photo. It felt like it needed more (of course it did I told you I can't keep it too clean and simple) so I added the heart to pick out the pink on Izzys top in the photo.

And then I made myself photograph it and file it away! I kind of love it but I am am afraid that if it is out on a desk I might add more and more.

In the interests of full disclosure I should confess that after I took the photo I did handwrite Isabelle - August 2014 above the photo on the right because I don't like to leave my layouts dateless!

It would be great to see your take on the Clean & Simple look, or perhaps try a style you love and admire but find hard to do. Don't forget to share what you are creating over on the ATDML # Create Facebook Page.