Mama's First Sunroof / 123 Challenge Blog

Happy Wednesday, scrappy friends!  I have a layout to share today that I made just for fun.  I came across the current challenge over at 123 Challenge Blog, and I just had to create something to submit.  The bright colors are so me!  I don't remember the last time I created a layout to enter into a challenge...it feels great! For this challenge, you had to incorporate all three of these on your project.

I pulled out some of my Jillibean Soup stash for this.  I decided to go bright with the blues, so I used watercolors and gelatos to paint my own blue background on white cardstock.  This is my FAVORITE blue color!  I went with this busy and bold houndstooth background, but I toned it down with gesso and watercolors.  And the blue piece helps break it up.  I cut a lot of the cute circles from patterned paper, and the rest are just bits from the sticker sheet or ephemera pack.  I added in some vellum, stamping, buttons, tape and thread for extra touches.  I also used a few cut-aways from the American Crafts Plus One line.

I used lots of pop dots to create depth and make it easier to add layers and pieces underneath.  I also stamped on this vellum circle...I just love the look of vellum.

I stamped the word {awesome} and I cut up one of the little cards from the JS line.  Since I was enjoying some sun through my sunroof, I needed this saying on my page!  I mixed up my alphas...the yellow letters are JS, and the FIRST is from the set of JS alpha stamps.  I cut "Sunroof" on my Cameo and watercolored it pink.  Those pink splatters are from the Picked Raspberry Distress Ink over a Tim Holtz stencil.

I cut up one of the circle placemats and used it as a layer.  Thread is such a great tool to use...not only does it give wonderful texture, but it adds whatever color you need right in the spot where you need it :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!