Thursday, August 23, 2012

Basic Grey


Welcome to the BasicGrey Design Team Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from the blog of

Kathleen Summers
I am  totally thrilled  and incredibly humbled to be offered a second term with BasicGrey. It really has been a dream come true this last 12 months and I am excited about the year ahead and gaining some inspiration from the other fabulous DT members.
Today I wanted to share a layout I made using the gorgeous new Serenade collection from BasicGrey.
This layout documents the name my eldest gave to my youngest when he was a baby because he couldn't pronounce the L sound correctly.


Although I have boys and mostly scrap my boys I love how the soft muted colour pallete combines almost a grungy feel to the papers and embellishments, making it suitable for my boys! The banner pieces from the elements sheets are defintely my favourite, I adore how each banner piece is different but they work together beautifully!
To celebrate the new design team, BasicGrey is allowing me to give away some goodies from the Picadilly collection. For your chance to win, see the giveaway box below :

a Rafflecopter giveaway




Next, it's time to hop over to  Marinette Lesne Remember, if you find a link that doesn't work, you can always hop back to the BasicGrey blog for a list of direct links to all of the blogs in the hop.
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61 comments:

  1. Victoria FrezeAugust 23, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    oh, Kim! huge congrats! I love how you use these soft papers with your boys' pictures! and what an awesome layout! Narsen!:) kids are so funny when trying to say their own names to someone or somewhat :) thanks for the inspiration that I always find in your layouts!

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  2. Emily AdamsAugust 23, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    I love these papers and how you used them. I just started following your blog.

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  3. jamieAugust 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    you know i love your work. i think you should teach an embellishment class...or perhaps you have! such a talent.
    ~j

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  4. ccledbetterAugust 23, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I would love to see more mini albums!

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  5. KellyGAugust 23, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Congrats! Love your layout!

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  6. Jackie - aka funhockeymom25August 23, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    precious! love the embellishments!

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  7. MargieAugust 23, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    More LO's ! Love this!

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  8. CherieAugust 23, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Congrats! And I'd love to see a back to school page.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Stunning LO x

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  10. RomyAugust 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Such an awesome and cute lay-out! I love your banners. Big congrats on making the team!

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  11. ScrapbookdollAugust 23, 2012 at 9:57 AM

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  12. ScrapbookdollAugust 23, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    love this layout!
    marie-anne raeman

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  13. jojobeth1August 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Love the yellow. Yellow is a difficult color for me to design with.

    I would love to see layouts with b&w photos!

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  14. AlyssaAugust 23, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    COngrats, Kim! Have fun!!

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  15. ElsAugust 23, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Congrats, kim! Great to be working with you again for the oncoming year.
    Love how you've worked with the same collection as I did and used a lot of the same elements, yet have come up with something completely different. your work is amazing!
    Els

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  16. Miriam PrantnerAugust 23, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Congratulations! Great layout! I would love to see multi-photo/page layouts.

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  17. Lisa JohnsonAugust 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I like to get inspiration for all types of projects so it is difficult to narrow it down to anything specific. I like to see the diversity that comes from other minds! Thanks so much for your inspriation!

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  18. pharmphunAugust 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    SWEET journaling!

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  19. NadègeAugust 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Love the way you manage use quite busy paper without never having a busy page. Great job.

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  20. Diana WaiteAugust 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    you are an AMAZING designer--LOVE your inspiration! This page is just GORGEOUS!

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  21. IsadariAugust 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    I love your LO, that little banner next to the picture is so cute! I haven't tried adding banners yet to my LO's.

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  22. blbabe1234August 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your LO! Congrats on making it on the DT for another year!

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  23. Jeannie PhillipsAugust 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Congrats! Love your work and thanks for the chance to win.

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  24. Jeannie PhillipsAugust 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Congrats! Love your work and thanks for the chance to win.

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  25. LornaAugust 23, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    LOvely soft layouts - beautiful. Love see you using some older paper collections and maybe mix them up a little.

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  26. СтоклиAugust 23, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Beautiful page! I would love to see projects using both old and new collections.

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  27. SharonDoesBasketsAugust 23, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Love the LO & the subject of it! :) So sweet! I'm always looking for two page LOs!! I have TONS of pics I want scrapped & so many LOs are just single page...sometimes it's nice to see a whole 2-pg LO & not have to always come up with the other half! :) Congrats on another DT term!!

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  28. KailashAugust 23, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Your layout is so fresh and beautiful. I don't mind seeing any project as I know it will be full of inspiration to craft!!!

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  29. OlesyaKAugust 23, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Congratulations! i'm looking forward to seeing more of your layouts!

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  30. LindaAugust 23, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    oh that is such a cute memory! Love your LO and congrats on your second term with the Basic Grey DT!

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  31. Becs AttwoodAugust 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Congrats on another year on the team. Love your layout - the colors in this collection are gorgeous, can't wait to get my hands on some!

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  32. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    Awesome LO! So glad you're on for a second term!

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  33. Houses Built of CardsAugust 23, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Big Congrats - and beautiful layout!!! I love to see cards and layouts especially!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  34. EmmyAugust 23, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Congratulations, Kim! Your work is amazing!

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  35. Lisa PAugust 23, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    I'm a boy mom so I am just excited to see you create some boy projects. I like how you made this paper totally work for boys.

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  36. GillAugust 23, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Congratulations Kim!
    More for boys/men please!

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  37. Joana Teves CostaAugust 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Congratulations! I love your style and am looking forward to seeing you at BG.

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  38. KellyOAugust 23, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Love your layout. Yellow is one of my favs lately.

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  39. Amy FriendAugust 23, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Nice to see you again!

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  40. Cynthia BaldwinAugust 23, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    I love seeing scrapbook layouts and cards. Yours is lovely - thanks so much for sharing!

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  41. Lizzy HillAugust 23, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Gorgeous! I really like your LOs. More of these, please:):):)

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  42. Rachael FunnellAugust 23, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    WOOT! WOOOOOOT! on another term with Basic Grey... Very well Deserved!!
    SUPER Cute layout!!

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  43. ValerieAugust 23, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Congrats, Kim. Super happy for you and excited to see your works at BG.

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  44. LeanneAugust 23, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    Kim! This LO is gorgeous! Congrats on your second term at BG..x

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  45. Anita BowndsAugust 23, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Congratz Kim,totally love your page looks amazing... hugs Anita..xx

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  46. SandiBAugust 23, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Congrats on your 2nd term on the DT. Love your layout and can't wait to see more in the coming year.

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  47. Sue DAugust 23, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    More great layouts like this!

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  48. ShazAugust 23, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Basic Grey always has a great range. Well done on the 2nd year on the DT.

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  49. KathyAugust 23, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    HI Kim, I love your work and attention to details. So excited to be on the BG team with you. Fondly, Kathy

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  50. Cecilia HsiehAugust 23, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Congrats Kim! Your layout is great!

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  51. ScarletteAugust 23, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Love this. Thanks for the chance. =)

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  52. ScarletteAugust 23, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Love these~ thanks for the chance. =)

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  53. CarolAugust 23, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Great project and a fun hop with lots of great inspiration!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. Gina200August 23, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Love the colors in this collection!

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  55. BarbaraAugust 23, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Love this LO and the colors. Just perfect for these little ones! Congrats on being on the DT again!

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  56. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    I really enjoy seeing all of the projects you are posting on your blog at present, but if you're asking, maybe more two page layouts or layouts with four or more photos.

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  57. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I really love what you are presently showing on your blog, but if you're asking, perhaps more two-page spreads or layouts with four or more photos?

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  58. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    I really enjoy seeing all of the projects you are posting on your blog at present, but if you're asking, maybe more two page layouts or layouts with four or more photos.

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  59. BelindaAugust 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I LOVE this layout Kim. My new fave of yours. It's all about those beautiful colours and the sweet pic. :-)

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  60. Rebecca KeppelAugust 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    So lovely and sweet. Narsen is better than the name by DD called her little brother....baby brother tadpole lol!

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  61. Jasmine SAugust 25, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    Congrats Kim. Very excited for you to continue on with BG and look forward to your fabulous pages. Love this page, the colours, the photo and the memory created. Very cute.

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