The new stamp set from Ali and Technique Tuesday is called, "Real Life by Ali Edwards"
This set includes 16 clear stamps, and I've been having fun making both cards and scrapbook pages with it. I also have plans to include it in my Week in the Life project that I made the cover for last month.
This set ships to Studio AE members between the 10th (that's today) and the 15th. If you aren't a Studio AE member, you can still purchase the set for a limited time through the Technique Tuesday website. It's also available at some retailers.
So what did I make?
I decided that the stamps would go well with this picture of our ten year old daughter catching a glimpse of the Royal Wedding. I think it's something that she'll remember, and it combines a bit of daily living with a bit of history. I like that.
To include the word 'the' in the title, I took the 'you are simple the best' sentiment from the Mama = Love by Ali Edwards set, and just inked up the word the. I actually do this quite a bit - snitch a word I need from another set. The title I created using the Savannah Alphabet - Medium.
I used the skinny white twill to make a little flower embellishment, using a black brad for the center.
The journaling (done with an EK Zig .005) is taken directly from my blog post from that morning. I like getting things directly from the kids perspective, and this morning's conversation about the wedding tickled me.
And make sure to check what the other team members created as well - I think together we provide a good mix of styles and ideas.
Wendy Sue
(May's Studio AE Guest)
Sharyn (that's me)
Leave a comment on one or all of our blogs by midnight PST on May 12th, and we'll pick two people from all the comments received to receive the Missing you by Ali Edwards stamp set from Technique Tuesday.The more comments you leave, the better chance you have to win. Winners will be annouced on the Technique Tuesday Facebook page on May 13th.
Thanks for stopping by!
Be good!
Oh have to love kids honesty lol.. This page will be a good little memory for when she gets older! Love it!
Posted by: Ellie A. | May 10, 2011 at 07:52 AM
I liked all of the pages but yours was a real slice of life! I like the idea of remembering what the kids were watching. They would be horrified to see a page showing their love of Dora!
Posted by: gayle | May 10, 2011 at 08:01 AM
Can't wait for my Studio AE delivery -- Thank you for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Heidi | May 10, 2011 at 08:09 AM
I love the layout... and I love the picture... and I love the story! :)
Posted by: teri | May 10, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Love your daughter's reaction to the prince - definitely NOT the perspective offered on TV! LOL!
I like how you approached this from daughter's perspective!
Posted by: {dawn} | May 10, 2011 at 08:39 AM
great page and great picture to go with it!
Posted by: ShellyJ | May 10, 2011 at 08:42 AM
what an incredible photo and perfect page to go with it! Love this idea!
Posted by: nichol magouirk | May 10, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Great page. Those papers are perfect for the theme and the text is priceless!
Posted by: Jengd | May 10, 2011 at 09:04 AM
So sweet and cute. Funny how we all look at things differently! Thanks.
Posted by: Rhadonda | May 10, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Another wonderful layout using this month's stamp set!! It really was a great wedding!
Posted by: Carol M. | May 10, 2011 at 09:13 AM
love this. i need to do something like this page. thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: marsha | May 10, 2011 at 09:24 AM
What a great layout, I love that you captured that. I used to do a world events type scrapbook & I really need to get back into documenting that type of stuff.
Posted by: Ginny | May 10, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I LOVE how you captured this memory for your daughter! AWESOME! And such a great layout!
Posted by: Janet | May 10, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Oh my goodness so love this page!!!! What a memory to share with your daughter. I remember watching Diana's with my Mom at 6. Beautiful Page!!!!
Posted by: Cynthia | May 10, 2011 at 09:50 AM
What a delightful layout! Great idea for a fabulous memory!
Posted by: Lillian Child | May 10, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Too cute! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Elizabeth H. | May 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Great conversation. Thanks forth idea of stealing words from other places.
Posted by: Laura BC | May 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Cute story :) Also a great way to capture the news!!
Posted by: heidiy | May 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Bald is good, Hair is good Makes for a real fairytale. Love Ali's stamps
Posted by: Nanab | May 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM
What a great idea - love how you recorded this little moment in time! :o)
Posted by: wendy sue | May 10, 2011 at 10:20 AM
As always, your work is delightful. Love your creativity, but your journalling is always the frosting on the cake.
Posted by: Auntie Barb | May 10, 2011 at 10:24 AM
I love the pattern paper, your layout and capturing a slice of your daughter's life.
Posted by: jesa | May 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM
her comments crack me up - typical.....I bet Kate didn't care that he was bald, lol.
gorgeous use of Ali's stamps : )
Posted by: Mary R | May 10, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Every month I say I need to sign up to get these stamps...I've loved all of them so far! Great layout..i love recording what my grandkids say too.
Posted by: Kathy R | May 10, 2011 at 10:55 AM
What a fun page and memory. The journaling is the best.
Posted by: Teresa G | May 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM
cute idea! i love that you journaled about the wedding...
Posted by: christen | May 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Love that you captured the EVENT!
Posted by: Deb Pereira | May 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM
love that layout and the stamps!
Posted by: Marisa | May 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Love the journaling...what the kids say is about as real as it gets. And this stamp set is all about real life!! :) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Melissa R. | May 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Love how you blogged about the Royal Wedding.
Posted by: Sandi | May 10, 2011 at 11:38 AM
I really like your page. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: carriegel | May 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Great Page Great Idea Great Stamps...
Posted by: Terri Marchbanks | May 10, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Such a cute page!!
Posted by: Tasha | May 10, 2011 at 01:07 PM
What a great story and use of the stamps! Well done :)
Posted by: Lori O. | May 10, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Great story!!!! Can't wait to get my hands on this stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Shirl (kkrewtea) | May 10, 2011 at 03:31 PM
Haha, that's too cute! Love the page!
Posted by: Melissa | May 10, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Great Page! love the colors...
Posted by: Rita Timmons | May 10, 2011 at 03:49 PM
I love this layout for so many reasons! Love the stamp set, love the gorgeous colors and patterns, and LOVE the royal wedding!
Posted by: Kimberli Sarsfield | May 10, 2011 at 03:53 PM
lol that crack me up! love the layout!
thanks for sharing!
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Posted by: Michele | May 10, 2011 at 04:04 PM
I like the way you scrapped a real life happening! thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Bobbie | May 10, 2011 at 04:56 PM
That is such a lovely page - what a fabulous way to help your daughter remember!!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 10, 2011 at 05:39 PM
A very nice layout. Love the journaling -what a great memory!!
Posted by: Marla H. | May 10, 2011 at 06:10 PM
Lovely journaling! I loved hearing everything my little guy had to say about the wedding while we were watching... almost wish I had recorded his commentary!
Posted by: Bernice | May 10, 2011 at 07:23 PM
how very current! awesome.
Posted by: Ruth | May 10, 2011 at 07:27 PM
fantastic way to remember this moment.. I love this layout. Great selection of stamps!!
Posted by: angie blom | May 10, 2011 at 07:36 PM
How funny. It's a good way to remember the wedding...
Posted by: sharon gullikson | May 10, 2011 at 07:58 PM
Nice job. And your dress was pretty. Oh that wasn't you? ha ha ha. Very pretty.
Posted by: B. Poteraj | May 10, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Very pretty layout. I like the journaling....
Posted by: Natasha G. P. | May 10, 2011 at 07:59 PM
I am so blown away by this gorgeous layout. How sweet this layout and story will be 20 and 50 years from now. You did a beautiful job with the photo and the rest of the layout. I get up early every day so I did watch it and teared up a little and watched it with my kids while getting ready for school. Love love this.
Posted by: dawn | May 10, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Great idea for a layout!
Posted by: Sue D | May 10, 2011 at 08:18 PM