Wonder

Don't you just love when your child has that curious look in his/her eye? My little boy loves the zoo. He gets so excited to see all the different animals every time we go. I love how this picture has the turtle above his head.

I've seen lots of layouts using this concept from aquariums and zoos. I knew I needed to create one of my own.

I learned how to use a makeup sponge to color the white chipboard letters from the CTMH bulletin board. Pam K. posted instructions, and it is so easy! (MANY thanks, Pam!) I've really enjoyed showing some of my scrapbooking friends this wonderful technique, too! I used Honey ink to color the whole letter. Then, I used the background stamp from Rustic Flowers over top with Autumn Terracota ink. I added more details with Indian Corn Blue(ICB) and inked the edges with ICB. I love how distressed it looks!

I am a big fan of the Hodgepodge Alphabet set! I am so glad I talked myself into buying it!

CTMH - Free Spirit B&T paper, Chocolate Textured CS, Honey CS, Colonial White CS, Hodgepodge Alphabet ss, Doodle Alphabet ss, Tiny Typewriter ss, Rustic Flowers ss, Dimensional Elements (letters), Connections Club clip, Chocolate brad, coordinating inks, and Distressing Kit

Other - staples and hemp