Cropped Round 2

Well, I passed Round 1, and was happy to move on to Round 2. The challenge was based on Appetizers and how "their entire purpose is to whet our appetite, and visual appeal is key. For this round, focus on the use of typography/word art to convey the message of your layout, as well as add to the visual design." And also to use the four mystery basket ingredients.

When I read "typography/word art" I immediately thought Karla Dudley and dug into my stash. Here is what I created.

Cropped Round 2 Mystery Basket; Wired Number Essentials and Cardstock Essentials 3 by Karla Dudley;
Love Actually by P&Co Designers

I've used those wire numbers in several layouts over the past year or so, and they are definitely one of my most favorite digital possessions. Here I have used the accompanying clipping masks as well. The numbers sort of count out the "little moments" referenced in the title. I was also going for a "2-4-6-8. Who do we appreciate?" kind of rhyme. My journaling about needing to head in to make dinner reinforces the idea that these pictures, and the act of taking them, are just one of the many moments that make up the day.

I thought I remembered that the prompt said appetizers are meant to leave us wanting more. But now that I look back, I actually can't find that wording anywhere in the prompt. I guess I made it up in my mind. But it does make sense that an appetizer should get you looking forward to more food. I think a layout with a stark white background and very minimal embellishment would definitely leave the typical scrapbooker "wanting more."  Ha ha ha. I always err on the too little side. Let's see if I move on to Round 3. (I hope I do.)