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Product Spotlight | Enamel Shapes

Hey there, friends!  Missy here today.  It’s almost time to celebrate a new year, so today I’m sharing a fun and festive Happy New Year layout with you. 

The Jubilee collections are full of fun enamel shapes, so I focused on the shapes from the Wild Berry collection.  It has a lot of fun geometric shapes as well as hearts and dots.

I had some excess white space on my photos, so used the geometric enamel shapes to create a fun little border pattern on them.  I love the design they create and the pop of color they give to the black and white pictures.  When I know I’m going to have a lot of color in my background, I like to print my photos in color…especially when there are a lot of colors going on in the photos. 

When I think of New Year’s, I think of confetti.  I found this fun confetti die cut in the Silhouette store and cut it on black cardstock.  I used the “Love” Paint Paper to back it, and I love the effect that it created.

Supplies: Jubilee- Wild Berry: “Love” Paint paper, 6x6 Paper Pad, “Today” Enamel Shapes; Sherbet – “Happy” Enamel Dots; Necessities – Black & Grays Enamel Shapes, Black & Grays Decorative Tapes, Black & Grays Alpha & Word Stickers; Lost & Found Record It! “Antique” Ephemera Pack; Other – Martha Stewart punch, Silhouette Cameo, cardstock, Stampabilities Ink, DCM Silver floss, Coats Thread, Signo Uniball White Gel Pen, Brother Sewing Machine, pop dots.

Here you can see those fun little enamel shapes.  There are so many things you can do with these.  They really added a fun element to my photos.

These enamel hearts are so tiny and adorable.  I added them to the sides on my photo cluster to add some fun details on the black and white striped paper.  I love creating layers, so I used several patterned papers in various colors & patterns to do that.  I also wanted to add some silver shine and glitter elements, so I layered in a lot of silver thread.

Here you can see more enamel shapes.  These little black arrows are from the Black & Grays Necessities collection.  I also dug into last year’s Record It! collection for this awesome silver Happy die cut.  Perfect for a New Year’s layout!

I hope this inspires you in some way to pull out your enamel shapes and create something fun with them.  Think of this idea the next time you have a photo with extra white space in it.  I know a lot of the time I’ll crop out excess space before I print the photos, but sometimes you can jazz up that extra space with ideas like this. 

Thanks for stopping by, and have a Happy 2015!

 

 

 

December Sketch Challenge

It's sketch time again! On this month's sketch, we are using strips of patterned paper to anchor a photo in the bottom right corner. I stacked the title up at the top between the journaling and surrounded it with little accident pieces. I added more embellishments near the photo including the big flair. 

Remember...you are interpreting the sketch so feel free to rotate the sketch or change out the one photo for multiple photos.  Envision the pieces and see how you can make the sketch your own with embellishments, paint, patterned paper, and other wonderful My Mind's Eye products. 

Supplies: Now & Then: Izzy - Smile 'Bloom' Paper, Izzy - Smile Flair; Izzy - Happenings Mixed Bag; Izzy - Happenings Enamel Dots; Izzy - Good Times 'Range' Paper; Milo - Friends 'Field' Paper, Izzy - Boys Brads; Izzy - Dream Big Buttons; Other: Stencil: TCW Stencils, Ranger Ink: Archival Ink, Distress Ink; Maya Road Twine; Uniball Vision Ball roller

I started this layout by selecting a fun patterned paper background from the Now & Then line. I let the colors guide my layout and used the same colors to stencil some designs on the background. Next I added some splatters of black paint before adding in the strips of patterned papers. 

Next I pulled out some leftover strips of patterened paper to create my base for my photo. I absolutely love using up scraps on my layouts. I find strips of paper very grounding and my go to design. I ripped one of them and stacked them together. I find it easy to combine bold patterns together in small strips. I added also black ink around the starts to give them a little more pop. 

Here I inked the edges and stitched them to the background. I also added a sub-title next to my picture using a die cut from the mixed bag.  After I glued the photo I added the baker's twine on top. 

I love making my title as part of my design. I started with lines drawn in pencil on the top of the page. I started by placing the title down first and then added the journaling all around the title. It really draws the eye to the top of the page and adds a cool element to the page. 

Okay. Now it's your turn.

A random winner will be chosen and shared on January 2  . You have until the end of the day on January 1  to share your project.

Please link your sketch via the InLinkz tool at the bottom of this post. Your layout must feature MME products. Only one entry per participant, please. The prize is any MME collection.

Have fun and good luck!

 

 

An InLinkz Link-up

Halloween Tags

 

Hi there! It's Ronda here today to share with you three boo-tiful halloween tags.  

I love this time of year and especially love creating tags for this season. Tags are a great little project to get your creative juices flowing. I like to hang them up together as decoration and then use them either on my layouts or all together in a mini album.  

Supplies:  Frightful: Frightful Words Paper, Mixed Bag, Decorative Brads, Chipboard, Other: Ranger Ink Wakley Media Paint, Golden Paints, Uniball Vision Black Pen. 

On the Little Monsters tag I painted the background purple. I like using pops of color with the typical orange & blacks.  Purple is definitely one of my favorites to pair with those colors.  Once my background was dried, I layered the frightful words paper on top, ripping the bottom edge to expose the purple.  I added some burnt orange paint to the paper and then began layering my elements.  

 

Those witch legs are so stinking cute paired with the banner! I wanted to bring some of the black color to the top so I added the little monsters banner along with the 31 pennant and two chipboard bats.  The pumpkin brad looks great as the final pop of color.  

  Supplies:  Frightful: 6x6 Paper Pad, Decorative Brads, Chipboard, Stickers, Other: Golden Paints, 

On this 31 tag I also started with a pop of color, a dark turquoise.  I mixed the turquoise with a little bit of white paint to break up the dark color.  I grabbed my 6x6 paper pad and picked out this frightful piece of patterned paper to layer on top.  The white against the turquoise really stands out. 

 

I didn't think this tag needed much more so i just layered a few pieces here and there.  The sticker arrow to the top is paired with the fun spider.  

Did you notice there are three around the page? Three is always a good number in design.  I adore the giant sparkling 31 chipboard frame so I made it my focal point of this tag.  I love that it echoes the design of the patterned paper.  I finished the tag with the chipboard "October 31," adding that touch of white to the bottom.  

Supplies:  Frightful: 6x6 Paper Pad, Mixed Bag, Decorative Brads, Chipboard, Stickers, Enamel DotsOther: Ranger Ink Wakley Media Paint, Uniball Vision Black Pen. 

The Boo Crew tag is all about pairing patterned paper.  Again I went to my 6x6 patterned paper pad and pulled out a few sheets.  I wanted an orange base without too busy of a pattern so this orange chevron was perfect.  Next I layered the same pattterned paper in three different strips across the top of the tag.  By using the front & the back of the paper plus adding some purple paint, I really changed up the look and stretched my paper.  

I created a rosette "flower" out of patterned paper in a simple white & black design.  I added the brad circle on top changing out the small brad for a larger one. Don't be afraid to change up these fabulous brads to suit your design esthetics. I then added another brad element and a sticker circle design to the background before adding my rosette piece on top.  

The enamel dots around the page add that perfect pop of color and reinforce my circle elements around the page.  

Happy Halloween!

October Sketch Challenge

Hi, it's Ronda here today!  For this month's sketch, we are using 3 small photos with lots of layers around them.  The photos are 3" x 2" but of course you can change those to fit your needs.  Lots of circles on this sketch, 7 of them, tucked in and around the photos creating balance and movement!  The title anchors the bottom photo while the journaling is on strips to the right of the photo grouping. 

Remember...you are interpreting the sketch so feel free to rotate the sketch or change out the one photo for multiple photos.  Envision the pieces and see how you can make the sketch your own with embellishments, paint, patterned paper, and other wonderful My Mind's Eye products. 

Supplies:  Just Saying: Posies Glittered Paper, Mixed Bag, Transparencies, Chipboard, Enamel Dots;  Jubilee: Wild Berry - Today 'Flair'; Record it!: Follow Your Heart - Journaling Kit; Other: Watercolors, Ranger Ink: Gesso, Archival Ink, Black Paint, TCW Stencil: Positive, Thread. 

I started with the "b" side of the Just Staying Posies Glittered Paper.  I love the pattern and color but decided to tone them down with a gesso wash across the paper.  I love that you can see the patterned paper peeking through the piece.  I then added some watercolors on top of the gesso.  

I then begin layering the photos and the transparency sheet.  I love that light tone on tone transparencies. The next layers where added above and below the photos to give it lots of texture but every thing touches.

I added another transparency, an arrow, pointing to my photos.  I layered the circles on top of the transparency but behind the photo.  

I used a die cut from the mixed bag items.  On top of the flowers, I added another circle, the flair.  I layered thread on top for even more texture.  

Lastly along with the strips of journaling, i added the title to the bottom of the photo.  I love the glitter script font.  The big bold title really grounded the photos and the page.  

I invited design team member Tamara to play along this month and here's what she came up with!

Supplies:Jubilee - Tangerine: Triangle patterned paper, 6x6 paper pad (orange and yellow), transparent frames, decorative brads, mixed bag; Jubilee - Wildberry: Flair pins; Misc: Black ink and pen, foam tape, orange thread, white cardstock, Mr. Huey's Color Mist: Heirloom Blue and Sunshine

Tamara says:What a fun sketch to use!  The collage style and circle motifs reminded me of the spinning motion of the Astro Orbiter ride in Disneyland's Tommorrowland.  I sprayed blue and yellow spray inks on the white cardstock for the background of my layout.

 

I used the "My Kind if Day" transparency frame for the focal point and title of my layout - perfect for this magical Disney Day. There are so many wonderful transparencies in the "Fantastic Transparent Frames" set - it was hard to choose just one!  I framed the two smaller photos with the "polaroid" frames from the Mixed Bag. 

 

I cut circles from the 6x6 papers, stitched around them, and layered them with the photos. I love all the bright colors in the triangle paper.  The pattern made it really easy to draw and cut out an arrow shape.

 

I finished my page with brads, journaling strips, date label, and captions from the mixed bag.  I love how the flair pins from the Jubilee Wildberry collection coordinated so well with the Tangerine line.

I can't wait to see the creations you make with this sketch!

Okay. Now it's your turn.

A random winner will be chosen and shared with our November challenge on Monday, November 3   . You have until the end of the day on Sunday , November 2 to share your project.

Please link your sketch via the InLinkz tool at the bottom of this post. Your layout must feature MME products. Only one entry per participant, please. The prize is any MME collection.

Have fun and good luck!

 

An InLinkz Link-up

June Sketch Challenge

 

Hi, it's Ronda here today!  For this month's sketch, i thought we'd go small.  3 small photos that is!  These photos really become the focal point when stacked on a large mat of patterned paper.  Use up your stash to create the banner floating across the photos!

Remember...you are interpreting the sketch so feel free to rotate the sketch or change out the small photos for one large photo.  Envision the pieces and see how you can make the sketch your own with embellishments, paint, patterned paper, and other wonderful My Mind's Eye products. Supplies:  Now & Then:  Dorothy - Wild & Free Mixed Bag, Enamel Dots; Dorothy - Lovely Day 'Play' Paper, Flair; Doroty - Celebrate Buttons, Alpha/Tiny Words Necessities: Teal - 6x6 Pad, Black & Grey - 'Confetti' Foiled Vellum;  Market Street: Nob Hill - Chipboard Buttons; Other: Ranger lnk: Dina Wakely Media Gesso & Heavy Body Paints, Golden Paints, Jillibean Soup Alpha, Black Pen, Fiskars Border Punch

The gray background paper is a lovely neutral paper for my vacation photos.  I've been thinking about this beach ever since i left it.  I am ready to go back there & stay a while.  I used the teal Necessities 6x6 paper pad and layered rows of the foiled vellum over the it.  I used a border punch along the edge of the vellum to give it texture.  

Got leftovers?  Line up little pieces of chipboard, patterned paper, buttons, die-cuts, and other items to make your own adorable banner.  I love the pop of color in the little banner, especially against my photos.

Did you know you can sew through the chipboard?  No needle change, just use a regular size need.  Because of the adhesive on the back of the chipboard, you should wipe the needle after sewing with alcohol.  It removes any sticky residue.  

Okay. Now it's your turn.

A random winner will be chosen and shared with our next challenge on   . You have until the end of the day on Monday, June 31  to share your project. The winner will be announced with the July challenge on July 1.

Please link your sketch via the InLinkz tool at the bottom of this post. Your layout must feature MME products. Only one entry per participant, please. The prize is any MME collection.

Have fun and good luck!

An InLinkz Link-up

May Sketch Challenge

Hello all, it has been awhile!  It's Ronda here with your May Sketch.  This month's sketch is all about playing with layers of patterned paper.  Stacking them behind your photos to create a dynamic focal point.

Remember...you are interpreting the sketch so feel free to rotate the sketch or change out the two photos for one large photo.  Envision the pieces and see how you can make the sketch your own with embellishments, paint, patterned paper, and other wonderful My Mind's Eye products. 

Before i jump into my interpretation of the sketch, let's talk a little bit about patterned paper.  

My Mind's Eye always offers you a wide variety of patterned papers with larger patterns, small patterns, neutrals, & bold colors.  So how do you decide which ones to use?  Patterned papers should complement your photos not compete.  

In the above photo, with her pretty floral dress these papers compete for attention.  

These papers complement with the photos, letting them take center stage.  But there is a way to use all these lovely patterns without competing with the photos.  

Supplies:  Necessities: Teal - Decorative Tape, Metallics - Monogram Alpha, Decorative Tape, Wood- 'Light' Wood Paper, Wood Shapes, Decorative Tapes;  Market Street: Ashbury Height - 'Global' Paper, 'Flowers' Paper, 'Shimmer' Foil Paper, Chipboard Elements,  Decorative Buttons, Decorative Stickers, Enamel Dots, Flair; Misc: The Crafter's Workshop RetroBursts Stencil, Ranger archival Ink: Black & Rose Madder, Black Pen, Neocolor II, DMC Floss

When I stacked these patterned papers, I took care not to put the floral paper near the photo.  The floral print is beautiful and I completely adore it, but if I placed it right under the photo it would compete.  So I stacked the more neutral paper next to the photos.

I love how all the paper looks stacked on each other.  I stitched a wonky border around them all and inked the edges with black ink.  I offset the patterned papers to showcase them all.  

Stacking & layering things together just like the paper stacks: watercolors, stickers, enamel dots, wood elements.  I loved the chipboard title stacked with the flair.  The chipboard heart looks great on the photo.  

Okay. Now it's your turn.

A random winner will be chosen and shared with our next challenge on June 2  . You have until the end of the day on June 1  to share your project.

Please link your sketch via the InLinkz tool at the bottom of this post. Your layout must feature MME products. Only one entry per participant, please. The prize is any MME collection.

Have fun and good luck!

An InLinkz Link-up

May Challenge

Hi everyone, Laurel here with your May Challenge.  I have loved the enamel dots ever since they first came out.  They are such an easy accent to use to add a bit of interest and texture to any project. So this month's challenge is....use enamel dots in a creative way!

Here is my interpretation of the challenge. I whipped up a few cards with the dots.

On this first set I used the beautiful Record It Pretty Things collection.

Sometimes I just like to scatter the dots here and there on a project just to give some movement and connect items.

 

 

On this second card I wanted to highlight the rays of the sun so I sprinkled some of the enamel dots throughout.

 

 

Finally ,using the Now & Then Mildred collection, I created another card.  This time I fussy cut a flower and leaves from some of the pattern paper, mounted with foam squares and accented with a few dots. 

 

 

How do you use enamel dots?  We would love to see! Here are the rules.

 

1. You can submit a layout,card,album,altered item,etc.

2. The project must consist of mainly MME. It must "look" like a MME project. :) It must fit the theme.

3. The project must be created new for this challenge. You may only submit one project.

4. Upload the project to the InLinkz link tool at the end of this post by the end of the day on Sunday, May 11.

5. A random winner will be chosen and announced with the May sketch challenge on Monday, May 12.

Good Luck!!!

An InLinkz Link-up

December Sketch Challenge

Hello all!  It's Ronda here bringing you your December Sketch.  This month's sketch is all about playing with lines & shapes.  You can change out the single photo for multiple photos or one large photo.  Here are examples of what it would look like with two photos:

or one larger photo:

Think of the sketch as a jumping off point.  Envision the pieces and see how you can make the sketch your own with embellishments, paint, patterned paper, and other wonderful My Mind's Eye products. 

Supplies:  Cut & Paste: Charm - Sweet 'Spin' Paper, Charm - Hey You 'Trend 'Paper;  Charm - Flair 'Forever' Enamel Dots, Snapshots Decorative Buttons; Lost & Found Record it: Antique - ''Charming' Paper, Timely' Paper, Sticker Sheets, Die-Cut Embellishments;  Cupid's Arrow: Sticker Sheet; Misc: The Crafter's Workshop Stencil, Golden Paints & Molding Paste, Black Pen, Maya Road Mist, Neocolor II, DMC Floss

Here's my take on the sketch.  Spending time with my hubby is ever so precious these days since I only get 6 weeks a year right now.  This recent photo was snapped while shopping for some household items for our upcoming life together.  I am happy I captured the everyday moment. 

I started this layout by making a colorful background using mists and watercolor crayons.  I used molding paste with black paint pushed through a stencil with a palette knife.  A touch of black always adds a nice touch to any layout.  The neutral papers and all the cool embellishments from Lost & Found Antique look great layered on the reds, oranges, pinks, & yellows. 

The papers make it easy to combine with other lines too.  I started by layering the neutral papers with the Cut & Paste line in rectangle strips.  Next i added the pictures and stickers to the page.  Always feel free to play with the sketch.  I added a few more strips than in the sketch. 

I also opted to have the circle on top of the photo instead of behind it. The papers from the Lost & Found Record It die-cut pack are perfect to layer into my patterned paper pieces.  The red sticker from the Cupid's Arrow line is the perfect pop of red I needed for the page.

I decided to hand stitch around the page using two different colors of DMC floss.  I stitched the glitter paper and the chipboard title.  I love the way the stitching looks on that title providing that pop of color.  I also stacked the button on top of the chipboard button and stitched them together.  I sprinkled enamel dots across the page to finish the layout. 

This month I asked Laurel to join me by making a card for this sketch. Here's what she came up with.

 

Supplies: Mistletoe Magic: patterned papers, chipboard, stickers, enamel dots

 

Laurel says: I really like this month’s sketch for a card.  I love all the layering and the little cluster at the top of the sketch.  I am just creating the last of my Christmas cards for this year so I pulled out the Mistletoe Magic collection for this challenge. 

I love to mix the different elements for dimension and interest and am so glad that My Mind’s Eye always comes out with such fabulous chipboard pieces for their collections! Thanks for coming up with another fabulous sketch, Ronda. :)

 

Okay. Now it's your turn.

A random winner will be chosen and shared with our next challenge on January 6 . You have until the end of the day on Sunday, January 5 to share your project.

Please link your sketch via the InLinkz tool at the bottom of this post. Your layout must feature MME products. Only one entry per participant, please. The prize is any MME collection.

Have fun and good luck!

 

Sketch Week!

Hello everyone!  We have a fantastic week planned for you, all revolved around our November Sketch!  We hope you will walk away looking at sketches in a whole new way!

On our past sketches we've noticed some great questions. Questions about how to involve more photos, questions about how to tweak the sketches...and that's what this week is all about.

Let us show you how to make a sketch your own. Not sure what to do because our sketch only has one photo and you are a multiphoto scrapper? Then this series is for you. Do you freeze and use the sketch exactly because you can't figure out how to make the sketch more "you"? Then this series is for you!

Today we will take the straighforward/ literal approach to the sketch.

November's sketch is full of pictures and little bits that all come together through a cohesive grid like design.  Swap out the smaller focal photo for a 4x6 with lots of smaller photos surrounding it.  Take the sketch and make it your own.

Supplies:  Cut & Paste: Charm - Sweet: 'Treat' paper;  Charm -Bliss: 'Delight' Paper; Charm-Smile: 'Shine Paper,' Decorative Brads, Enamel Dots; Charm-Hey You: 'Trend' Paper; Charm- Carefree: 'Relaxed' Paper, Chipboard Stickers; Flair - Small 'Charms' Paper; Flair- Snapshots: Stamps, Decorative Buttons; Flair-Wow: Label Stickers;  Chalk Studio- 'Happy Day' Paper,' Decorative Tape: Pink & Charcoal; Misc: Maya Road Mists, NeocolorII crayons, Ranger Ink Archival Ink

I used the sketch to capture an unexpected trip to Munich, Germany.  This sketch allowed me to use lots of photos I took on our journey.  On my layout, I used a lovely polka dot patterned paper from Chalk Studio as my background.  I covered it with a light gesso wash and let it dry.  I then added bits of color on the background using, paints, spray inks, and some watercolor crayons.  I then stamped some images around the page.

After adding my photos to the page, I pulled out my scraps and trimmed them down to rectangle strips & squares.  On some of the spots I used the decorative pennants, enamel dots, or even washi tape instead of scraps of paper.  I love those unexpected elements.

you can also stack strips of patterned paper to create a layered look.  I journaled around the page starting at the top working my way down to the bottom right corner.  The black elements around the page tie it all together. 

 

I asked Missy to join me today to show you how to use this sketch in a straightforward way. This is a great example if you are looking for an easy layout idea. Just follow the sketch to a T!

Supplies: Cut & Paste Flair:  “Small” Point Paper, 6x6 paper pad, Label Stickers, “Small” Enamel Shapes, “Snapshots” Decorative Buttons, “Sweet” Enamel Dots, “Small” Decorative Brads.  Cupid’s Arrow: No.14 “Chevron” Paper, “Cupid’s Arrow” Paper, “Alpha Love” Paper, 6x6 paper pad, Chipboard Hearts, Sticker Accessory Sheet, Decorative Tapes.  Find Your Wings & Fly Up & Away:decorative stamps, Alpha & Word Stickers.  Pop dots, Stampabilities ink, cord, black pen

Missy says: I took a very literal approach and didn’t stray much at all from the sketch.  I love all the squares and rectangles in this one…it gives you lots of opportunities to use lots of patterned papers or embellishments all around small photos.  I began with the “Small” Point paper from the Cut & Paste Flair collection because it coordinated well with my photos.  Then I picked out several papers and embellishments from the new Cupid’s Arrow collection. 

For some of the rectangular shapes, I decided to use one of the frame papers from the Cut & Paste “Flair” 6x6 paper pad.  They’re perfect and just the right size, and I also wanted to add some black into my page, so these fit the bill.  I also added a few of the cute quotation mark enamel shapes.  Those can add a little pizzazz to any project!

I hope this sketch inspires you to break out those patterned papers and cut them up!  Sometimes it’s fun to use small pieces for a layout and create a mosaic type look rather than always use big pieces and create layers.  I’m a HUGE fan of layering, and this sketch took me out of my comfort zone and made me try a technique I’m not used to.  I really love how it turned out.  And remember, you can always just use the sketch as a starting point and go from there.  Sometimes it’s fun to use the sketch “as is,” while another sketch you may only use a piece of it for inspiration.

Missy

 

Thanks Missy!

Now it's up to you guys to decide how you'd like to use this sketch. We will be sharing variations on it all week long but we are also challenging YOU to join in our November sketch challenge.

A random winner will be chosen and shared with our next challenge on December 2nd . You have until the end of the day on Sunday, December 1 to share your project.

Please link your sketch via the InLinkz tool at the bottom of this post. Your layout must feature MME products. Only one entry per participant, please. The prize is any MME collection.

 

October Sketch Challenge!

Hello everyone.  It's Ronda here today bringing you the October Sketch Challenge.  Today's sketch is about stacking photos to take center stage of your layout.  By layering patterned paper on the center you really ground your photos to make them the focal point. 

Create some interests on that center design by stacking three layers of the same patterned paper in strips.  Journaling in a square around the center design brings it all together.   Remember the one photo can be a larger photo than I have here or even turned into two photos bring the total up to three photos.  

Supplies:  Cut & Paste: Charm  - Sweet: Bits & Pieces Stickers;  Charm -Bliss: Decorative Stickers; Charm-Smile: 'Shine Paper,' Enamel Dots; Charm-Hey You: Buttons; Charm- Carefree: 'Label Stickers; Chalk Studio- 'Lettered' Paper, 'Pictured' Paper, 'Moments' Paper, Tags;  Misc: Golden Fluid acrylic paints, Black Pen, Fiskar's border punch, ranger black ink

On my layout I used photos from my kid's family birthday party.  They are 20 years old & 17 years old and still want to celebrate together.  It warms my heart greatly to seem theme so connected.  I started with a neutral background from the Chalk Studio Collection. 

I layered various "B" sides of the collection to create my center collection.  I love how other MME collections coordinate so well with Chalk Studio.  I love the pops of aqua and mustard with the neutrals. I like the aqua so much I hand stitched around the main patterned paper frame. 

For my title, I decided to layer a Chalk Studio Tag with a Cut & Paste Charm sticker.  This doubles for my Title for the layout.  The colorful chipboard button also helps to draw your eye to the sticker title.

Underneath the center stack I added tiny paint splatters in black & mustard.  I layered the same patterned paper in strips under the left side using a border punch and ink to really show off the layers.  The colorful banner brings all the colors of the layout together.  You could use leftover strips of patterned paper to create your own unique MME banner.  I love accenting with enamel dots or buttons, or even better BOTH.  The black stitches add that final touch to the page. 

So now it's your turn to take this sketch and make it your own. We cannot wait to see how you interpret it!

A random winner will be chosen and shared with our next challenge on November 1st . You have until the end of the day on Thursday, October 31 to share your project.

Please link your sketch via the InLinkz tool at the bottom of this post. Your layout must feature MME products. Only one entry per participant, please. The prize is any MME collection.