Documenting the everyday is something many memory keepers do. As we do so, we define what everyday means. It’s different for everyone and it changes. Kids grow older. Routines change. It’s nice to take a look back at the way things were. It’s something I have been doing a lot of now that my son is a teenager.
Silly Little Moments by Christy Strickler |Supplies Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Dear Lizzy;Letters; American Crafts; Stickers: Crate Paper; Flair: Studio Calico;Vellum: Dear Lizzy; Die Cuts: Amanda Robinson Studios
One upon a time, my son was small enough that my husband could carry him in the laundry basket. He’s much too big for that now, but it’s one of those little everyday moments that I am so glad I documented.It’s nice to look back and see that some things do remain consistent. My husband and son are always goofing around and being silly. It’s something I love and it keeps me happy.
Color can help you bridge the gap when choosing how to document your everyday moment. I wanted a traditional set of colors to document the everday. Grey, Blue and Red offer that sense of solidarity. The touch of peachy pink adds the hint of fun. I die cut days of the week label and used them to create part of the grid background in my design.I often struggle with day labels. Using them to create a background allowed me to use many of them at once without forcing my to conform to an exact date. I set the photos on top of the design, allowing the blocks to radiate outwards. The photos are part of a regular routine but setting them on top of the grid allows them to be playful.