Winter @ Clearwater

... Or Spring break @ Clearwater Aquarium... LOL! I wanted to write "(or Spring Break)" under the title but I couldn't make it work without looking too crowded. And don't worry, I did notice the back to front "a" in the title and have fixed it. That's what happens when you apply the letters upside down. Don't ask, I don't know! Edited; I had to re-take the picture and re-post. The "a" just looked WRONG and was immensely troubling! Incidently, the lighting is better (later in the day, go figure...).

This layout has two combined challenges and sources of inspiration; the latest Case File over at CSI: Color, Stories, Inspiration (#35) and the September sketch challenge at Paper Secrets. The color combination is sublime though cruel and evil that there is no pink in the mix!! I kept finding myself reaching for the pink and having to slap my own wrist, gently, of course. I might just have to use this sketch again! I really like how the meat of the layout is at the top and bottm rather than the center, as most layouts happen.

EVIDENCE used includes

• paint - mixed into the molding paste and to stipple the yellow flower
• hearts
• wood - woodgrain? does that count? I had a wooden element sitting on my desk, apparently it didn't make it in there...
• photo corners
• tilt your photo
• flowers

TESTIMONY used includes

• Inspiration Words: random, piece(s), happy -- Use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title.
• Journaling reads; The bits and pieces didn't come together until we walked to the ticket counter - surprise!! You weren't happy, you were ecstatic!! And you thought we were on a random drive, destination unknown."

How was your Labor day? Did you get outside and do something fun? This was my labor of love for the day!! The rest of the fam went to a Cubbies game up in DC. With the prospects of humidity and rain, I decided to forego said event. Baseball is not my thing, especially when the weather is not cooperating. Hope you had a wonderful Labor day! We're back to school tomorrow!!

Comments

[Sue kithcart]

GORGEOUS LAYOUT! love the neat flowers! Thanks for playing along with the Paper Secrets Sketch challenge!

[Kristi B.]

Nice layout! I love all colors & different elements you used. Thanks for participating at Paper Secrets! :)

[Kerys]

I love this! Great job on the sketch! Love the bright colors! Thanks for joining us at PS :-)

[rochelle spears]

Great colors!! Thanks or playing along at Paper Secrets! :)

[Kelly H]

Beautiful layout! Love the stamping and paint - great take on the sketch for Paper Secrets! Thanks for playing along with us! :)

[Pat]

Love the yellow flower & great photos! TFP @PS