Retreat Layouts- Take ONE!

I think my cover page was my favorite one of all! Kristy stitched the edges of my paper since I am SSI (Seriously Sewing Impaired). The colors, embossing, shimmering and layering just work for me! Thanks to one of my very favorite blogs, Sassy Lil' Sketches for their inspirational sketch!

I used a Big Shot for the first time on my own and fell in love. We are going to have to break down and get an embossing machine.

Gotta add bling wherever you can right?

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This was the last double layout I did for the retreat and the paper ended up being so busy (and I was so tired) the embellishments are very simple.I kinda like the simplicity though. :)

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Chipboard, distressing ink and a little Glossy Accents. . .need I say more?

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I really love the festive Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye papers we chose for to scrap this vacation. They are so easy to mix and match!

For this layout I gave myself a challenge. I decided to turn the gorgeous sketch on Stuck? this month into a two pager. Here is my go at it!

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The title of this page involved a little chalk ink and Glossy Accents (sooo my favorite addition).

Basic Grey's Jovial layered flowers and brads are so beautiful!