HIMCR #265 - Fall Colors!

Welcome to the HIMCR Fall Colors Challenge.  To be honest I always struggle with fall colors and this card took many variations and attempts before I was happy with it.  So for all you fall card lovers my hats off to you and for those that struggle like me hang in there.  This weeks challenge is sponsored by Pickled Potpourri!

The giveaway is $7 gift certificate from Pickled Potpourri!

Supplies used:  MME Paper, Unity Stamps, Pickled Potpourri Stamps, Sequins

Believe

I made recently got the Kit of the Month for Christmas, and couldn't wait to use it.  I had these pictures taken of my daughter in the summer and I knew the paper and stamp would be perfect (don't you love it when that happens).  I have been resolved to make more layouts this year and make a bigger dent in the stash.  This one uses new and old stuff which always makes me feel good to use some old stuff (seriously have a ton of border stickers/die cuts to use) but I and finding a new use for them as my style changes again.  I picked all my accent colors based on the current Unity Be Inspired Challenge, it is my goal this year to get more scrapping done, and I plan on using challenges as a way to kick start it.

Supplies used: Unity Stamps Kit of the Month (November), Shinhan Touch Markers, Sequins, Craft Smith Gradient Stack, K&C Border, Spellbinders Font 1 Upper and Lower Case, Spellbinders Floral Ovals

Don't be afraid to Sparkle

One of my resolutions for this year is to get some more layouts done.  I have a huge pile of pictures waiting to be scrapped and a ton of paper and supplies and I need to get using them more.  I plan on entering some challenges and this one is for the Hiding in My Craftroom challenge #180.  A while ago I won some washi tape and sequins from Hazel and Ruby, the package with the sequins had a picture on the back that said "Don't be afraid to sparkle a little brighter darling".  I kept the package because I loved this quote.  When I saw this paper from Craft Smith I knew it would be perfect for this quote.  I have also been experimenting with Decoden Bling and made the letters in Darling with a silicone mold.  I love the way the letters turned out, they were just perfect for this layout.

Closeup of the lettering

Supplies used: Craftsmith Holiday Elegance, Craftsmith Natural Luxery, Decoden Bling, Cameo, Hazel and Ruby Sequins