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Beautiful. The title of this page could not be more fitting.  You know I love orchids and this one came to join my collection as a Christmas present.  It is simply beautiful.


I put this layout together using the cut apart sheet in my counterfeit kit.  I like the look of the thrown down pile of papers with the photos on top - it's amazing how hard it is to get the random thrown down look!!


I added some rub ons (also from my kit) and used up the last of my white seam binding from Crafty Ribbons.  I think I need to place an order soon!  (Uh oh!  There are 124 colours to chose from!!)


Lastly I added a snippet from the cut off strip from the bottom of one of the 12x12 papers and a gorgeous bird wood veneer.  I wish I could remember where it came from.  I don't remember purchasing it so it was either part of a give-away or a freebie with a magazine.

Linking up at Inspire me Mondays and Counterfeit Kit Challenge.


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  1. Sue26 January 2015 at 18:28

    Beautiful Orchid and a beautiful LO.

    Hope you've had a good start to the week. Sue

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  2. Susanne26 January 2015 at 22:46

    I totally get how much you have to fiddle with the pieces to get them to look random - this looks fabulous!

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  3. Virginia28 January 2015 at 07:42

    Utterly gorgeous layout!

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  4. Janine Rachau28 January 2015 at 14:40

    :) Great job with that "thrown down" look! :) Love how you wrap it up with a neat little bow! Great page!

    I love orchids too. I had a pretty large collection before I became pregnant with my eldest son. I gave them all to a fellow member of a local orchid society that I belonged to. Good thing because I seem to struggle taking care of my two hardy house plants these days! :)

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  5. cinmfoster31 January 2015 at 12:05

    Beautiful layout, love the bird chipboard. I agree it is hard to pull off the random thrown down look. It you did it
    Cindy F.

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  6. Create With Joy1 February 2015 at 23:01

    Thank you for sharing your layout with us Laura - it's stunning! I look forward to seeing more of your art!

    Congrats - you are one of our Featured Guests at Inspire Me Monday #161 at Create With Joy! :-)

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