Suggestions?

[AngieDoogles]

I'm making a collage of Brendon and me for our living room. The attached picture is what I've made for the design so far, but I'm not sure what I think. Would it be better in black & white or sepia like it is in the picture? Do you like the pictures the way they are or should I rearrange them and if so, how? Are there any pics you don't like that I should replace or suggestions of something else that I should include?

Thanks!

Oh, and after this one, I'm working on one of the whole family. I'll be asking for opinions on that one too! ;)

[katepoet]

That's a really lovely collage you have put together. I really like the tone you are using in the photos. What kind of frame(s) are you planning to use?

[AngieDoogles]

Thanks Kate. We haven't decided on the frames yet, but we might go with just a matting. :confused:

Here's the family collage I mentioned earlier. It's all of my siblings, my mom, and of course, Marty! :) The pic of Marty isn't my favorite, but I wanted Bren to help and asked him to find me a good pic of Marty and that's the one he gave me. :rolleyes: I couldn't very well say it wasn't good enough since he was sweet enough to pick one out for me...so it stays. Am I a softie or what? lol.

I can't decide whether to leave this one in color (I kind of like it that way) or if I should do it in sepia like the other one. I already have the frames for this one. They are a dark brown wood. Very cute. :)

[katepoet]

With family members, if they are going to be around, I like to check and make sure each likes the photo I picked - they may have shots of themselves they like better. But those look lovingly selected and all so happy.

[Mandy]

I like both of them, they done very nicely. I like sepia, but love the one you did of your family, now let me add how stunning Traci looks in that photo! Looking good girl :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[AngieDoogles]

I like both of them, they done very nicely. I like sepia, but love the one you did of your family, now let me add how stunning Traci looks in that photo! Looking good girl :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

I'll tell her you said that Mandy! It was taken on my wedding day and she looked AMAZING! :) There are very few pictures she likes of herself, but she likes that one. Thank goodness! I had an awful time finding one to use for the collage! Same for Mom, but yes, I was sure to pick ones they wouldn't kill me for using! ;) :D

[rivermom]

Angie - these pictures are stunning are you kidding??? You at all don't need any advise from us they are WONDERFUL!!! I need you to come over to my place and make collages for me ! :D

I bet it makes you smile as you sit and create all your artwork. Have fun!! :p

[AngieDoogles]

Angie - these pictures are stunning are you kidding??? You at all don't need any advise from us they are WONDERFUL!!! I need you to come over to my place and make collages for me ! :D

I bet it makes you smile as you sit and create all your artwork. Have fun!! :p

Sheryl, the layout part is easy. The part I'm NOT looking forward to is actually trying to get the nails in the wall at the right places. I'm a perfectionist so if it doesn't turn out JUST RIGHT, I'll never be satisfied.

If you'd like, send me a bunch of pictures and I can design a layout for you! I love doing stuff like that. I wouldn't be able to help actually get it onto your wall for you though...:p

[rivermom]

Sheryl, the layout part is easy. The part I'm NOT looking forward to is actually trying to get the nails in the wall at the right places. I'm a perfectionist so if it doesn't turn out JUST RIGHT, I'll never be satisfied.

If you'd like, send me a bunch of pictures and I can design a layout for you! I love doing stuff like that. I wouldn't be able to help actually get it onto your wall for you though...:p

LOL Angie...I have one of those wall laser leveler thingies, you are more than welcome to borrow it. They work wonders! ;)

Thanks for the offer - Right now you just have fun working on yours, helping your Mom out, taking care of hubby, and all that stuff a good wife does. You have a pretty full plate right now, but again thanks sooo much. :)

[AngieDoogles]

LOL Angie...I have one of those wall laser leveler thingies, you are more than welcome to borrow it. They work wonders! ;)

Thanks for the offer - Right now you just have fun working on yours, helping your Mom out, taking care of hubby, and all that stuff a good wife does. You have a pretty full plate right now, but again thanks sooo much. :)

I have a leveler too, but it's the kind that has liquid inside and you have to align it so that the liquid is between the two lines in the middle. It's a pain. I should really get a laser leveler. They look so much easier!

I also have to measure how far apart each picture is so that they're all the same distance from each other. What a pain! *sigh*

Working with pictures helps me keep my mind off of things when I'm sad so if you ever need anything done, just let me know! :)

[Gina]

I love them both you have a beautiful family :) Angie I keep forgetting to tell you this but you look sooo much like my nephews ex wife. Amazing she can pass for your twin...

[AngieDoogles]

I love them both you have a beautiful family :) Angie I keep forgetting to tell you this but you look sooo much like my nephews ex wife. Amazing she can pass for your twin...

I think you've mentioned this before. You should post a pic. lol

[judy]

I love both of them. Marty's picture is adorable! I think the family shot should be in color, and you and Brendon in sepia, just like you have them. I can't wait to see the finished products hanging up. I totally agree with you about hanging things. It really sucks and I am always amazed when something I hang up comes out straight
and at the right height.

I love collages. If it cheers you up, maybe you can get into real collages with different textures, etc.

I'm going to try that soon. I want to get a canvas, put some oil-looking acrylics on, and then add thinks like bark, wire, lace, wood, whatever.

[AngieDoogles]

I'm going to try that soon. I want to get a canvas, put some oil-looking acrylics on, and then add thinks like bark, wire, lace, wood, whatever.

That sounds great Judy! You'll have to post pics when you do it. I'd love to see!

[Mandy]

Judy, that really does sound very pretty! I need to get off my lazy butt, and start doing things (cant promise when that'll happen though)

[rivermom]

Judy - I bet those kinds of collages would be stunning!! Ok, whomever makes those types needs to post pics! :p

I too Mandy need to get off my butt (lazy one at that) and start getting some crafty things started...like those greeting cards. :D

[Mandy]

Sheryl ~ i LOVE your greeting cards, all the ones you send me, are in my treasure box, i take them out from time to time, and look at all my things :D

Ya know, i shaved the girls down on sunday, and kept their loks LOL - i told my husband, i'll buy a plush puppy, and glue the hair on it lmao

[rivermom]

Sheryl ~ i LOVE your greeting cards, all the ones you send me, are in my treasure box, i take them out from time to time, and look at all my things :D

Ya know, i shaved the girls down on sunday, and kept their loks LOL - i told my husband, i'll buy a plush puppy, and glue the hair on it lmao


Oh you wouldn't? LMAO!!! :sidesplit:

[Mandy]

Oh you wouldn't? LMAO!!! :sidesplit:


LOL ~ i promise i will hahahahaha

[rivermom]

duct tape or crazy glue?? LMFAO!! :D

[Mandy]

duct tape or crazy glue?? LMFAO!! :D


ROFL - i'll get a hot glue gun, hoping it wont melt on me :D

[AngieDoogles]

ROFL - i'll get a hot glue gun, hoping it wont melt on me :D

Oh my! LOL! What WILL you think of next girl??

[Mandy]

Oh my! LOL! What WILL you think of next girl??


*sigh* got so many plans :D

[DianaB]

You girls definitely keep me in stitches!!!!!! LOL Mandy, you'll definitely HAVE to post pictures of your little home-made pooch!!!!! Maybe even a few of you making it!!

Angie, I think that what you've already done looks beautiful! You're very talented at putting pictures together.

[Janet]

Angie you did a great job on both...I love them. You have a beautiful family.

I didn't make collages, but I did have some pictures of my mom and dad when they were younger and newly married and then some of us four kids at around 2-4 years of age, scanned them, and then put them in antique looking frames. They look really cool.

[AngieDoogles]

Thanks Diana and Janet! Maybe I've inspired a few others. If so, please do post pics. I'd love to see your collages!

Janet, your photos in antique frames sounds really cute! I bet that looks stunning! Is it in your living area?

[DianaB]

Sheryl, why don't you post a few pictures of some of your cards. I've made a few cards and I would be interested in seeing what you've done!

[AngieDoogles]

Sheryl, why don't you post a few pictures of some of your cards. I've made a few cards and I would be interested in seeing what you've done!

Ohh, I'd love to see them too Sheryl!

[Mandy]

I agree, Sheryl, get your camera, and show your cards. They really are gorgeous!!

[rivermom]

Thanks ladies but well most my cards are in the hands of others, LOL. I really don't have anything to take pics of. I don't usually sit down and make tons at a time, they are done one by one.

Thank you though for asking - that is very sweet of you. :p

[judy]

Angie,

If you could work it out, those collages would make wonderful Christmas cards!

[judy]

How about a Barbie doll with Yorkie hair Mandy? (and no clothes)

I have a really, really sick mind!

[AngieDoogles]

Angie,

If you could work it out, those collages would make wonderful Christmas cards!

Hmm, I hadn't thought of that Judy! Great idea though!!!