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This LO summarizes our '07 trip to the Philippines & is also my response to MaRLeNeF/Marlene's challenge for Scrap Happenzz Critique Group, "Put Some Letters On That Photo" (the challenge called for a LO 8x8 or smaller, I obviously didn't go that route, this is a 12x12 2-pager!). This is a variation of Sketches by Suzy's sketch #70 (doing the right page sketch for each side here) - I love Sketches by Suzy.
Interesting journey making the letters on the photo to answer the challenge. I originally did the letters in the same blue as the journaling rounds. They ended up blending into the green parts of the right side photos too much so I Stickled them for emphasis. They still didn't show well on those green parts so I finally did the white letters w/ a dark teal shadow, because there are both light & dark parts of the photo backgrounds that the letters had to stand out on. Because the already-double layered shadow letters were put on top of the Stickled letters, I got some nice dimension to the title. I love it when stuff happens accidentally that works for ya!
Pardon the scans/sketches; as usual, the edges are chopped off. The journaling ovals are whole IRL plus there are thin left & right borders of the medium green textured cs.
Journaling for those interested: "Enjoyed a trip of a lifetime in November 2007 w/ Greg, Mom & Dad. We went to The Philippines, where everyone in my family was born excluding me (Greg's & my first time there). So AMAZING! Saw various places: Manila – urban, fascinating – my parents hosted a family dinner where we met so many relatives, our hearts were full (separate page exists about that!). Corregidor –gorgeous island w/ a solemn WWII history, very poignant due to my parents' childhood during Japan's WWII occupation. Boracay – a lovely & wondrous beach existence – lazing & island hopping…. Hidden Valley (Alaminos) - relaxing natural spring pools & lush greenery… Mountainous Banaue where we hiked majestic rice terraces (“8th wonder of the world”). Hilly picturesque Baguio, & the beautifully comfy Camp John Hay Manor; loved CJHM's foods, grounds & scenic History Hike. Isdaan, the fun & festive restaurant in Tarlac. All the while, w/ our helpful, informative & FUN driver/guide Romeo. I shall never forget the countless memories we made, the delicious foods & drinks, eye-opening sights, the kindness of others. What an unbelievable & awesome trip to the land of my heritage."
Along w/ Sketches by Suzy, I am really liking vacation summary LOs - it's challenging at 1st to condense an amazing trip into only 2 pages, but once you get into the groove it's a lot of fun (& time-saving too). Thanks again to cindy312 for inspiring me get into them! (Plus you can always do MORE vacation LOs in addition to the summary ones...)
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