Chicago Layouts

Layouts of our various trips to Chicago.

First Flight

Adler Planetarium



For my sister's birthday this year she wanted to go to the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

Credits
-"Space Ranger" by Brittish Designs

Chicago

The intro page for Chicago for my *Places I've Been* book.

Credits:
-Template *9-9 Tuesday Template* by Designs by Jeni Hopewell

By Britt-ish Designs:
-Green paper, black/white polka dot paper, white paper, teal paper, ribbon, aqua button, black brads, and black stitches from *Hey Daddio*
-Black solid and white solid (frame) paper from *Scratchy Solids: Bold*
-Alpha from *Missed the Bus*
-Ribbon wrap from *Hey Daddio Add-on*
-Green button from *Just Married*
-White button from *Mermaid Lagoon*
-Yellow swirl from *High School Never Ends add-on*

A Wicked good time

This is from when my sister and I went to see 'Wicked' in Chicago back in 2006. We got to see Kate Reinder and Ana Gasteyer before they left two weeks later. They were absolutely amazing! The show was fantastic!

Credits:
-Template by Digi Keepsakes by Monica
-Green paper (background and photo mat) from *Dreams Come True* by Britt-ish Designs
-Pink paper, paper clip, green ribbon (slight recolor), pink ribbon, buttons (slight recolored), and staples from *Missed the Bus* by Britt-ish Designs
-Black paper and black/white stripe paper from *Used and Abused: Volume 2* by Britt-ish Designs
-*Enchanted Add-on* Alpha by Britt-ish Designs

Surrounded by Beauty

This photo is from the Lincoln Park Conservatory in Chicago. I love this statue and will usually take tons of photos of it. I think its beautiful.

Credits:
-Green paper, leaves and gem from "Sprite" by Britt-ish Designs and Erica Zane
-Polka dot paper from "Princess Polka Dots" by Britt-ish Designs
-Tag from "Tabby Dates" by Britt-ish Designs
-Flowers from "Bunches of Flowers" by Britt-ish Designs
-Stitches from "I'm a Dreamer add-on" by Brittish Designs
-Ribbon wrap from "Dreams Come true" by Brittish Designs
-Clip from "Space Ranger" by Brittish Designs
-String from "Enchantment" by Brittish Designs
-Alpha from "Lil Brother" by Brittish Designs
-Worn photo overlays by Something Blue Studios
-Curled Edges by Gunhild Storeide

Brrrrrr . . .

My sister wanted to get some photos outside at Navy Pier despite the fact that it was a pretty dreary, cold, blustery day. We only got a few before we headed back inside.

Credits:
By Britt-ish Designs:
-White paper, paint splat, and alpha from "The Bright Side"
-Red paper from "Fairchild"
-Stars and staples from "Let's Kick It"
-Snowflakes from "Snow bound"
-Ribbon from "Enchantment"
-Stiches from "In Stitches: Basics"

Wordart by Dirty Feet Designs

Bubba Gump Shrimp

One of my favorite restuarants in Chicago is Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. at Navy Pier. It is usually our first stop when we go to Chicago. I love the cheeseburgers! YUMMY! The chocolate chip cookie sundae is sooooo sinfully good!

Credits: Everything by Britt-ish Designs
-Red paper from "Scratchy Solids"
-Blue paper from "Used and Abused papers"
-White paper and staples from "The Bright Side"
-Flowers from "leave the world behind"
-Tape from "Tabby Dates:
-Blue ribbon from "Boys of Summer"
-Red ribbon from "My Ribbon Jar"
-White ribbon from "Just Married"
-Lil Brother alpha

Beauty

The quote for the title is a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson. Photos from the Lincoln Park Conservatory in Chicago, IL.

Credit:
-Green background paper from "Sensory Overload" by Polka Dot Plum
-Pink paper from "Her First Kiss" by Polka Dot Plum
-Purple paper (slight recolor) from "Pirate Princess" by Britt-ish Designs
-Light Green paper and sparkles from "Sprite" by Britt-ish Designs and Erica Zane
-Template by Sya's Blueprints
-Stitches from "In Stitches: Basics" by Britt-ish Designs
-Tag date by Sya's Blueprint NEW grab bag

Center of attention

The polar bears at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo are so cute! When we went in 2005, the one kept swimming by the viewing glass. I love the picture of him looking at my sister through the glass.

Credits - Everything by Britt-ish Designs
-NEW Template from "Inspired by Ashley"
-Blue diamond paper, polar bear, snow flakes, sparkle brad, and sparkles from "Snow Bound"
-White paper from "Used and Abused Paper Pack"
-Blue background paper from "The Bright Side"
-Stitches from "In Stitches: Basics"
-Black ribbon and wordart from "Enchantment"
-Blue ribbon (slight recolor) from "My Ribbon Jar"
-Date stamp version 1

Just monkeyin' around

Photos of the different types of monkeys at the Lincoln Park Zoo from 2005.

Credits:
-Background paper, grass, tree, flowers, frames, and stitches from "Josh of the Jungle" by Erica Zane
-Alpha from "Where the Heart Blooms" by Erica Zane

Winter stroll

My sister and I always walk from our hotel to American Girl Place in Chicago. It saves on parking! Though normally when we go its warmer out, but we braved the cold in January and had lots of fun. Photos are from in front of American Girl.

Credits:
-Papers, snowflakes, gems, wordart, and stitches from "Hustle and Bustle" by Britt-ish Designs
-Hanging clips from "Hang in there: version 2" by Britt-ish Designs
-Funky stems by Britt-ish Designs
-Sparkles from "Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust"
-Worn overlay by Something Blue Studios

Capturing the U-505

The german U-boat, U-505 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL.

Credits: Everything by Britt-ish Designs
-Black and gray papers from "A Halloween Nightmare"
-Teal paper from "Missed the bus"
-White paper from "The Bright side"
-White paper (tag) from "Gretchen"
-Screws (recolored) from "Summer Fling"
-Frames, stitches and staples from NEW "Hustle and Bustle"
-Hanging clip from NEW "Hang in there: version 2"
-Paper shapers (tag)
-Alpha from "Space Ranger"

Chicago Harbor Lighthouse

I like taking pictures of lighthouses and I take tons of photos of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse each time we go to Navy Pier.

Credits
-SM Tuesday Template 12-16 by Templates by Linz
-Blue paper, red paper,white paper (mat), red ribbon, blue ribbon, stripe ribbon, blue buttons, white buttons, and lifering from "The Hamptons" by Pineapple Plantation
-Stitches from "Ashlea Brooke" by Polka Dot Plum
Alphas: "Let's Kick it" and "I'm a dreamer" (recolored) by Britt-ish Designs
-Date stamp version 1 by Britt-ish Designs

Group shot

My older brother has told my sister and I that you haven't really been anywhere unless you take a picture of your feet there. He's so weird! So when we went to Chicago with him in 2005 we made sure to get a shot of all our feet at Navy Pier. What was kind of funny was that we all had on shoes by Skechers. LOL

Credits:
Everything by Britt-ish Designs
-"Inspired by Kate" template
-Dark blue paper, white paper, black paper (frames) from "Life's a Party"
-Medium blue paper, blue ribbon, staples and wordart from "The Bright Side"
-Green ribbon and button from "Missed the Bus"
-Blue flowers and paint splat from "Enchantment"
-"I'm a dreamer" alpha

Hard Rock Chicago

Photos from our dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago from January 2008.

Credits:
Everything by Britt-ish Designs
-Red paper and stitches from "Hustle and Bustle"
-Black paper from "Enchantment"
-Stars from "Motor Mania"
-Staples from "The Bright Side"
-Tag (recolored) from "Her Royal Highness"
-Orange paper (title) from "Glam-O-Rama"

Chicago Skyline

Melinda and I with the Chicago skyline behind us. Photos taken at Navy Pier in September 2006.

Credits:
-Template from most awesome template pack by Denise Beatty Originals
-Brown paper, Gem flowers, frame, and glitter from Ohana by Britt-ish Designs
-Branches, leaves, and brad (recolored) from Sunshine in my soul by Britt-ish Designs
-blue flower from Springtime for Krista by Britt-ish Designs
-Teeny tiny christmas alpha (recolored) by Britt-ish Designs

Fish Stories

The Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Credits:
-Fish are friends by Britt-ish Designs

the Art Institute of Chicago

Photos of the exterior of the Art Institute of Chicago from September 2005.

Credits:
Everything by WM [Squared] Designs

-Template from Totally Templates V.3
-Basic black and white alpha
-Black paper, black/white paper, and white paper, stitches from Black, White, and Love
-Yellow paper from Birds of a Feather
-Red paper from Back to school
-Brown paper from Boho Bliss
-Glitter splats (recolored) from Honeydew

Story of Friendship

Melinda picking out her newest American Girl Doll, Emily at American Girl Place in Chicago, IL.

Credits:
-A Story of Friendship by Sahlin Studios

Wonder

Melinda staring at Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. She LOVES dollhouses and this one is AMAZING!!! She just stares at it.

Credits:
-Erica Zane's DSD Grab Bag

Sue

Sue at the Field Museum in Chicago

Credits:
-Extinct by MickeyB Designs and WM [Squared] Designs

Follow the evidence

Photos of Melinda at the CSI Experience at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Photography wasn't allowed inside, so we took some with the sign. It was a really neat exhibit.

Credits:
-Inspired by Heather templates by WM [Squared] Designs
-Fat Tuesday by WM [Squared] Designs
-Simply dated v.7 by WM [Squared] Designs