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Focus on Family Blog Hop using Circa 1934

If you've come here randomly, we, the SRM design team were spoiled again by Cosmo Cricket and we were all gifted with the new Circa 1934 paper crafting kit. The design team was challenged with making projects that focus on family so I chose to make a layout featuring an awesome picture of my brother and my son, who are two peas in a pod. They are SO alike in so many ways it's actually scary... I love it when they spend time together, but their reckless, crazy, crude personalities feed off each other and sometimes it gets a little ridiculous. Like the day this picture was taken:


Oh yah... Both of them are horribly un-photogenic. This is a really good picture of them because I didn't ask them to smile.. trust me.  




I love mixing up hand-written journaling with stickers or stamps. I started doing it a long time ago, and I think because I hate my handwriting so much the stickers help to break it up. On this layout I used "Everyday Boy" and it's a great set of stickers for these two boys, for sure! 

SO!! This is a blog hop, so if you're just stumbling on this post, start at the beginning at Tania's Blog. Hop along from blog to blog, comment, and become a follower of their blog, and you could win a Cosmo Cricket Crafting kit AND an SRM Prize package. 

Next on the hop is the wonderfully talented: 

Have fun, and good luck! Thank you Cosmo Cricket for letting me play with your pretty paper!!!

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    54 comments

    1. KathyDecember 1, 2010 at 10:12 PM

      HI Tobi, What a great photo of your brother and son...priceless and love how you incorporated these into your adorable layout. Hugs,kathy

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    2. DeanaDecember 1, 2010 at 10:17 PM

      Such a GREAT LO, Tobi, & such a fun photo! Love it!

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    3. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 10:20 PM

      what a wonderful page, tobi.
      just looking at it makes you laugh along with these dudes!! ;)

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    4. Karen E.December 1, 2010 at 10:36 PM

      Love the layout idea for those 'funny' shots that you just can't toss out but show great character. It looks great.

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    5. connieDecember 1, 2010 at 10:57 PM

      cute picture of your son and brother. i like how you mixed your journaling with handwriting and stickers.

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    6. Kelly MassmanDecember 1, 2010 at 11:21 PM

      Hilarious! Great LO!

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    7. Virginia L.December 1, 2010 at 11:56 PM

      Wow! What a FUN and CREATIVE LO!!Fabulous use of the Cosmo paper and SRM stickers! Awesome!

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    8. UnknownDecember 2, 2010 at 12:14 AM

      Hihihi, they may not be photogenetic but it sure made for a great layout!! Greetz, Frea

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    9. SharynDecember 2, 2010 at 12:16 AM

      your layout made me smile big! love it!!

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    10. ShirleyDecember 2, 2010 at 12:22 AM

      That picture cracks me up! Fun!

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    11. DeirdreDecember 2, 2010 at 12:36 AM

      Tobi, made me laugh... thanks so much. Amazing LO with a fab photo.

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    12. Amy HellerDecember 2, 2010 at 12:36 AM

      LOVE that picture, Tobi!! And your layout is so great too - it has such a funky vintage feel to it, it's super!!!

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    13. kate blueDecember 2, 2010 at 12:56 AM

      it's all about the relationships...and it would be so boring if all pics had perfect smiles right??? Love this & love the sepia tone pics.

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    14. GinaDecember 2, 2010 at 1:13 AM

      Tobi, your LO is PRICELESS . . . love the photo of your brother and son, something to cherish for sure! :)

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    15. Cathy P in AZDecember 2, 2010 at 1:22 AM

      This is PRECIOUS!! It made me smile! Amazing memories shared with us - thank you! AMAZING.

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    16. slbt17December 2, 2010 at 1:28 AM

      CUTE!
      Sandra

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    17. {VICKI}December 2, 2010 at 2:00 AM

      This made me smile!

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    18. NancyDecember 2, 2010 at 2:23 AM

      oh wow, that is one great layout! wonderful subject, that photo is too fun! I really love how you used that fabulous paper.

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    19. TanisDecember 2, 2010 at 2:36 AM

      This is so great! I just love that you used a sticker in your journalling...what a great way to change it up :)

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    20. MelodyDecember 2, 2010 at 2:48 AM

      Loving the layout and finding out I am not the only one who hates her handwriting!

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    21. UnknownDecember 2, 2010 at 4:43 AM

      I really love the reality of this layout. SO handsome for the boys. I have problems with those pages.

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    22. The Dinner SpotDecember 2, 2010 at 5:14 AM

      Cute lo. Thank you for the chance to win.

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    23. DeceDecember 2, 2010 at 5:25 AM

      What a FUN photo and great Layout!

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    24. DeceDecember 2, 2010 at 5:26 AM

      What a FUN photo and great Layout!

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    25. EmmaDecember 2, 2010 at 5:27 AM

      Such a fun layout, love it!

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    26. TraceyDecember 2, 2010 at 5:53 AM

      Perfect LO!!!

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    27. Denise BryantDecember 2, 2010 at 6:14 AM

      Fun layout.... love the picture!
      DeniseB

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    28. MemeDecember 2, 2010 at 7:02 AM

      THis is a great layout, you can see the LOve! Love the way the stickers and hand writing go together. Great job! Thanks for sharing!

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    29. Sandra PDecember 2, 2010 at 7:08 AM

      Such an adorable LO! Great photo too! Love how you use the more male colors!

      Great work!
      Hugs,
      Sandra P

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    30. JLJ DesignsDecember 2, 2010 at 7:20 AM

      Cute layout!

      Jennifer

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    31. LindaCDecember 2, 2010 at 7:35 AM

      Photo is too funny and the layout design is great!

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    32. MelissaDecember 2, 2010 at 7:37 AM

      Oh my gosh DUH! I didn't even think to combine writing with the stickers. How perfect is that??? Such a fun layout too. I really like how the black and white photo works perfectly with the papers.

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    33. mustangkaylaDecember 2, 2010 at 7:39 AM

      What a fun layout!

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    34. Jess SDecember 2, 2010 at 7:45 AM

      Such a fun layout!

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    35. Karen B.December 2, 2010 at 8:49 AM

      What an absolutely fun layout! Love that picture!

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    36. ScrapMomOf2December 2, 2010 at 9:13 AM

      That photo is just fantastic! What a great layout! I love it!

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    37. TeenaBugg38December 2, 2010 at 10:25 AM

      Love this! Fun photo and page....and I LOVE that you hand journaled!!!!

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    38. thearthurzDecember 2, 2010 at 10:58 AM

      Love the photo and how you incorporated all of the little details around it!

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    39. judyDecember 2, 2010 at 11:17 AM

      Love both the idea for this page and
      the layout you created--it has a lot
      of spirit to it.

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    40. paperpapierDecember 2, 2010 at 11:21 AM

      beautiful layout. Love the sentiment and journaling that you used here.

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    41. JanDecember 2, 2010 at 11:52 AM

      Tobi, just the inspiration I needed to create a layout!

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    42. VanessaDecember 2, 2010 at 12:09 PM

      Supercute and silly page! Love it!

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    43. UnknownDecember 2, 2010 at 12:31 PM

      Very cute, love that photo!

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    44. Cynthia BaldwinDecember 2, 2010 at 12:52 PM

      That photo is perfect to show their connection! And I have to say the stickers are the perfect finishing touch. TFS!

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    45. sharon gDecember 2, 2010 at 12:53 PM

      LOVE the papers you chose!

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    46. Angie... by theDecember 2, 2010 at 3:35 PM

      Oh my, that is so funny! I love it. Thanks for the chance to win. ♥

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    47. Erin GleeDecember 2, 2010 at 3:44 PM

      What an AWESOME photo! They really do look connected in more than just family ties! Love how you mixed up the journaling and Title font/stickers!

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    48. www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.comDecember 2, 2010 at 8:34 PM

      This is one of the reasons I scrap book, family! Thanks for the great layout and the chance to win! Love your blog and am following! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com

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    49. jordanbev5@yahoo.comDecember 2, 2010 at 10:48 PM

      Oh, such a beautiful layout. And yes, I too want my handwriting and journaling on every page I can!

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    50. ellen s.December 3, 2010 at 12:27 AM

      awesome! i love this...i agree it's a unique and wonderful relationship and i love how you documented it!!!

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    51. PammejoDecember 3, 2010 at 12:42 AM

      Love the layout, it is amazing.
      http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

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    52. CarolineDecember 3, 2010 at 2:14 AM

      awesome picture and LO!

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    53. LeaDecember 3, 2010 at 2:28 AM

      i think it'a a very funny LO. i love. xoxo

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    54. Nazeema Calypso ThompsonDecember 3, 2010 at 1:21 PM

      Tobi-
      I love the expression on their faces...and what an amazing LO to express that connection between them!!

      Calypso

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