In honor of throwing it back to the (re)beginning of my hobby, today's post will be a layout I created using products that have been in my stash for over five years. I chose to use this paper from the My Mind's Eye Madison Avenue collection to document the birth of our second baby. This collection was introduced in 2009, but does not feel outdated when combined with modern embellishments.
This particular paper has tons of detail already on it so I decided to use black and white photos with basic mats and minimal embellishments to allow the paper to shine.
I added one small cluster of embellishments to draw the eye to the photos. I love mixing old and new and that is exactly what I did here. The ribbon and crepe paper trim have been in my stash for several years, along with the pearl brads and crystal charm. I sprayed the trim with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Dazzling Diamonds to give it a nice shimmer. I added a few Prima flowers and American Crafts twine that were more recent purchases. This was just enough to make the photos stand out without making the page too busy or cluttered.
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have gained some ideas for how to use your stash in conjunction with newer products. Leave me a comment and tell me how you use the the supplies that you have had in your stash for years.
Happy Scrapping!
💜Leigh Ann
AWESOME!!! Love it.
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