Defense Layout

Since I didn't have the perfect patterned papers for this layout. I decided to pull out a bunch of stamps to create a background. The only pieces of patterned paper are the dark blue strips like the one under the title; the rest of the patterns are stamped on cardstock in various colors of ink. I also backed some clear buttons with stamped images or patterns to add some extra dimension to the layout, and now I'm wondering if I should have put embroidery floss bows through the patterned ones. Oh well, at least it's finished, and I can always add the floss later, right?

Recipe:
Background Builders, Noted Backgrounds, Spot On Backgrounds & Play Hard - Soccer stamp sets
Sapphire textured cardstock
Bluebird, Carolina, Pebble, Grey Wool & White Daisy cardstock
Bluebird, Carolina, Pewter, Greg Wool & Sapphire ink
Fineliner pen (iBayam)
Clear craft buttons
Enamel stars
Clipboard (Rob & Bob Studios)
Ribbon (scraps from my stash, source unknown)
Liquid Glass
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: title, star
Pattern: EMS Sketch Challenge 69 (I'm also playing along with a challenge over at Scrapbook.com to use the same sketch 5 times, so you will be seeing this sketch again this month!)

Challenges: Heart 2 Heart Technique challenge: create a cool background; Lasting Memories #619 Mood Board/Color inspiration (I used a range of blues and greys)