That paper you're afraid to cut into

This blue and yellow paper called to me when I first opened

up my Studio Calico kit.

I loved it.

I cherished it.

I was afraid to use it.

I finally decided to man up.

But there were still decisions.

HOW?

Use the blue as a bit of background?

NO NO the YELLOW.

A mat, a half, a third.

Sigh.

Well I went with thirds.

With the red branding strip.

Whew.

I canNOT tell you how tough that was.

And then the photo.

Modern, heritage, kidlets. YadaYA.

Heritage is the way it came out - especially with the doily.

I love the travel paper, and Jillybean soup.

Simple Stories.

It actually all works.

Shocked me too.

I decided I needed a banner and didn't want the same ole same ole.

Hearts seemed like a good choice for this.

My brother and I having a tender moment.

It's sweet and perfect for this paper I was afraid to cut into.