last week we did this layout...also another great sketch from scrapbook challenges that i followed.
i love that you could add so many photos, but also wasn't forced to. i substituted some of my photos with embossed card stock through the cuttlebug and some patterned paper blocks.

i used a light coloured card stock and after embossing it sanded the top edges off
to reveal some of the white core

another stunning and meaningful rub-on from 7gypsies

and matching stickers...

supplies: card stock American Crafts & Bazzill Basics. Patterned paper by Prima & Making Memories. Stickers & rub-ons by 7Gypsies. Chipboard swirl by Enmarc Crafts. Other Diamantes & thread.