February 2016 Challenge: Use old collection kit

In response to Mercy Tiara's challenge to use an old collection kit, I dug through my stash a bit because I didn't used to buy whole collections or kits until more recently.  Usually pick and choose papers and embellishments as they catch my attention.  I found the Country Boutique by Fancy Pants collection kit from 2012 that is a paper pack with two die cut sheets and an alpha.  It's nothing like the style I usually use, Shabby Chic and washed out whereas I like bright colors, but I was drawn to it because of the peeling paint/wood papers.  I couldn't figure out at first what pictures to go with it, most of the layouts using it I could find are wedding photos and all mine are already taken care of.

This is the first one I landed upon, of my older daughter when she was 9 months old.  I didn't have a story at first, I just love this photo of her.  Finally the Van Morrison song "Brown Eyed Girl" popped in my head while I looked at the photo and I found a poem that fit perfectly how I felt.  I managed to use several papers and made a dent in the die cuts that came with it.  The alphas were black and didn't fit the look, so I found some dark brown ones.  The embellishments weren't from the kit, but everything on this page (except for the wooden circle at the bottom) is at least 3-4 years old.

my brown eyed girl
Dec 18 2003 (scrapped Feb 2016)
Country Boutique collection kit by Fancy Pants 2012 - papers, die cut banners & heart ticket
My Mind's Eye Follow Your Heart embellishments - smaller banner die cuts, buttons
Alphas - Jillibean Soup; wood circle - Dear Lizzy; flowers - Prima; metal clip - Basic Grey

I have 2 more pictures I'm going to try to scrap with this kit. 

Can't believe this is still around...

Dusting off this site so I can post scrapbook pages I make for challenges.  Because I feel the need to connect with Scrapbookers and I think the challenges may help me use up my gazillion papers and embellishment collection.  *crossing fingers*