From Lyrics To Layouts

I came across this article which I wanted to share with you all, as I thought the lyrics to the song which Joyce has reproduced here were very touching. It’s an old post (2005) I found in some archives, and it’s about using lyrics as inspiration for a scrapbooking layout or even a whole mini album.

To all of us who have children, it is fairly poignant. Mine is only 3 at the moment, but growing up fast and I try very much to cherish the little moments of realization, you know the ones… those moments when you just see things for what they are and not what you are constantly trying to make them! Those moments when time stops fleetingly and you’re just “in the moment” before your surroundings take over again. When you say quietly, “haven’t they grown!”.

The picture above is of my husband and daughter walking across to feed the ducks. Anyway here it is.

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From Lyrics To Layouts
By Joyce Groom - Jan 30, 2005

I can't count the times I have been in my car, driving down the road with my radio turned to my favorite station. It's playing an old favorite song of mine or a new release when scrapping comes to mind.

The song will inspire me into thinking about my next layout. The words to the song reminds me of photos I have or someone special in my life. As the song plays on, I start thinking about the paper and embellishments I will use for the layout and how I will journal on the layout.

I mentally remind myself the title of this song as the tune comes to an end. But time after time, I forget about the song and the dreamed up layout as the next song starts.

Music lyrics can be very inspiring. A song can trigger memories, feeling and emotions. Scrapping is all about memories, so why not do some layouts and use the lyrics from songs as your title or journaling?

Since I always forget the song I am going to put a note pad in my car and the next time this happens, I will pull over and take notes so I don't forget.

couple days later...
Well, I did it!! I heard a song that inspired me and pulled over to write down the title and singer of the song. The song is titled "Let them be little" and it's by Billy Dean (Lonestar). I just used parts of the song for my project but all the lyrics are printed below.

Song: Let Them Be Little
By Billy Dean
I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.

You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.

How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.

Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.

So let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give 'em hope, give them praise,Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let 'em sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little.

I never felt so much in one little tender touch.

I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.

An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.

Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:

Please, let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give them hope, give them praise,Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let 'em sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little.

The so innocent, precious soul:

You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.

So let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give them hope, give 'em praise,Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let them sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little.

Let them be little.

Now to share my project with you. I decided to make a whole mini accordian album using lyrics from the song and photos of my daughter from her birth til the day she graduated high school. The end result is something that's very special and touching to me because they DO grow up too soon!!

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If you would like to see the photographs of Joyce’s project click here