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Friday, February 11, 2011

When It Just Doesn't Feel Right

So, I should have learned by now that when I don't totally feel like scrapping, I should not scrap.  I push paper around for a good portion of the night!  And I can't make decisions.

I made a new layout using the Snow Day line from Crate Paper.  I love chipboard and no one does it like Crate!  I went back and forth between a Kraft and White background.  My photos got lost everytime on the white so I went with Kraft.  But it felt like nothing popped.  I sat on it for a couple of days and made some tweaks.  Now I see it on the computer screen and I still can't tell which one I prefer. 

Maybe you can help me...

Here is the first attempt:

 
And then with a red border to make the eyes go to the photo.


What do you think!?  Red border or no red border...be honest, but nice...LOL.  I am vulnerable!

Looking forward to your opinions and for that moment when I can make decisions again!  



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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I like the red border..and your work is always great!

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  2. Scrap VampFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I like the red border one better, too!

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  3. MelissaFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I'm going with no red border and I'll tell you why. As I scrolled back and forth between the layouts I found my eyes going immediately to the photos without the red border.

    With the red it looks nice. It does balance out the other color patterns that have red, but I found my eyes almost feeling calmer when I viewed the first one.

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  4. DeannaFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    red border. Makes it pop! ;)

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  5. ChloeFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I like the extra layering effect the red border gives ... they are both gorgeous tho!!

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  6. AnyaFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    One with red border looks more complete. :)

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  7. SaraFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I like both versions but love the red border.

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  8. Chocolate MousieFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I prefer the red border. I'm a newbie to your blog and thanks to Shelleycee, I'm a follower. You do awesome work!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    i'm liking the red :)

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  10. Jill SarginsonFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I say no red border - without the red border, my eyes are drawn to the photos. The red border takes away from your photos I find.

    Actually I just read what Melissa typed - what she said! LOL

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  11. Jamie HarderFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I like both:-) If I HAD to choose, I would pick without the red border. The page is amazing either way!!!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    With the red border - the LO is lovely.

    Without the red border - the LO is lovely, and the pictures pop out more.

    So - what is your intention? Focus on a lovely LO or focus on the pictures?

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  13. Jenna UpsonFebruary 12, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I think with NO red border, but the border doesn't ruin it in anyway

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  14. beckyjuneFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I think either is great but I found that on the page without the red my eyes went there first, on the other my eyes went to the red border and then the pics.

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  15. ZarahFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I'm actually partial to the no-red-border one too. It's softer, somehow, which I think fits the theme better - and I must say that I "found" the photos easier on that one. Love them both tho - you're amazing! If this is what you make when you're not happy... oh well... The rest of us might just give up! :D

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  16. kimberly bishopFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    love the red border your layouts are fabulous !!!

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  17. Murphy's LawFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    i like the red. i think it gives just a bit more dimension. the whole thing rocks actually. love the design.

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  18. LGFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I like the red border they are both gorgeous

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  19. Ashly MargritzFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I like the red!! But I love color and layers . . . so I might not be the best opinion :)

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  20. AubreeFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Red border

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  21. Casey LuFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Definitely the red border!!! It definitely makes the photos pop and I like layers!

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