Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Big Smiles Layout

We weren't sure exactly what this statue at Balboa Park was supposed to represent - possibly a dragon or sea serpent - but the kids enjoyed playing on it! To create the layout, I dug deep into my stash to pull out some really old CTMH papers and sparkles, combined them with equally old Magic Mesh, and finished it off with some newer American Crafts Thickers. How's that for eclectic? LOL!
Recipe:
Daydream papers
Sweet Leaf, Hollyhock & Creme Brulee cardstock
Sweet Leaf, Hollyhock, Blush & Creme Brulee ink
Black & Hollyhock markers
Escape the Ordinary & Color Kaleidoscope Thickers (American Crafts)
Sparkles
Magic Mesh (Creative Imaginations)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: banners
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: frame, stars
Pattern: Sketch-n-Scrap #181

Challenges: The Paper Girls #180 Magical Monday (imaginary creature in the photos plus I used a Thicker with the word magical on it and added some Magic Mesh!); Heart 2 Heart On the Border (I added a border around one of my photos to help it stand out, and decorated it with stars, a hand drawn border line, and a phrase); The Studio Challenges stars and stripes; Bitten by the Bug banners challenge

15 comments:

Deanna said...

I love the mesh and bling! Thanks so much for joining us at Sketch N Scrap! ~Deanna :)

Diana Poirier said...

Such a cute layout! So glad you joined in the fun over at The Studio Challenges! And kudos to you for incorporating so many challenges into 1 layout!!

Tina Campbell said...

Super cute layout and love what you did with the sketch. Thanks for playing along with us over at Sketch N Scrap :)
Tina-DT

Sharon Fontenot said...

Your placement of gems and stars sure pull this layout together. The banners turned out great. Sketch N Scrap appreciates your participation. Thank you for playing along.
Sharon Fontenot
higgledypiggledycrafts.blogspot.com/

Lisa said...

I just used up some magic mesh on a recent project, so fun to use up your stash! I love your mix of old/new stash on this lovely layout! Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!

Alyson Mayo said...

That IS an eclectic mix of products, for sure! Love the drawn borders around the exterior and the photo. Your choice of colours is great to complement the photos. Thanks for sharing with us at Heart 2 Heart :)

CatScrapbooking said...

Great layout and take on that sketch. Love the framed photo to make it pop. Thank you for joining us a Heart 2 Heart.

Golden Goddess Designs said...

awesome layout! love that sketch too! thanks for playing with us at Bitten By the Bug 2.

Alicia

Caroline said...

I love all the texture and different elements used on your layout. Great job on how you followed the sketch. Thanks for joining us at bbtb2.

moknowsall said...

I like how you use a sketch for your layouts. I gotta say, you nailed this one. So many layers and dimension. Great layout. thanks for sharing it at Bitten by the Bug2 for our banner challenge.

Brandi said...

Great job! I love how you followed the sketch. I love how you used the border to make the picture the focal point. Thanks for playing along with Heart 2 Heart Challenges (H2H).

Brandi R.
DT member H2H
crzy4scrapbooking.blogspot.ca

Miss. Carrie's Creations said...

Great layout. I like how you added the flags next to the photo.Thank you for sharing your creation at the Heart2Heart Challenge Blog. 💙☕Miss.Carrie

Dorlene Durham said...

Great layout! I love the photos and of course the banners! Thanks for joining the challenge at Bitten By The Bug. Dorlene DT BBTB2

Michelle Mattie said...

Another cute page. Thanks for joining both challenges at The Studio Challenges this month!!

Lori said...

Such a cute layout! Love the mix of colors that you have used. Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Studio Challenges! -Lori DT