Guest DT Jeana O'Laughlin-Pigott: Keepsake Banner

One of my fellow Army wife friends contacted me awhile back and asked if I would be interested in making something to showcase each month of her adorable daughters first year of life for her 1st birthday party. Naturally, I was very excited to help! At first we were thinking a big poster like display, but we wanted it to be something they could easily keep forever. I considered a mini album, but we wanted it to be easy for everyone to see without having to flip through anything.

So, we decided on a banner. It was the perfect decision! Could be hung anywhere and stored easily as a keepsake.

 

 From Flamingo Scraps: Fancy Pants Wishful Thinking paper, LOTS of Prima flowers, Prima "say it in pearls" swirls

I already had in mind to use my favorite line that Flamingo Scraps carries (Fancy Pants Designs Wishful Thinking) as I had seen a lot of her pictures and knew the color scheme somewhat. I also decided to incorporate some papers from DCVW's Nana's Nursery Baby Girl collection. Between the two lines I was able to find enough patterned papers to pair with the pictures.

This is the first banner I have ever incorporated pictures in. I usually just cut out the word I was displayed with my Cricut and dress each letter up a little. So, I went into it thinking more mini album minded, without the added pockets and foldouts for extras. I also knew it needed to be super frilly and girly, with lots of embellies. So, I gathered up lots of Prima, lace, and just about everything pink I had in my stash... and after one looooong night of scrapping, this was the result!

More of Jeana's work can be found here on her blog!!