Today's Bitten By the Bug 2 challenge called for a water theme. I found the perfect layout on Artbooking! This is another 'stock' layout. However, I changed the overlay to make more sense. It wanted me to use the honeycomb overlay, but a sun overlay seemed a better fit! I love the end result! I also, added a little sparkle to give my layout just that little bit more!
CCR file: https://app.box.com/s/amx9945d29ez57p5zttd
GYPSY File: https://app.box.com/s/m6ikqz8d5btkowpr7cxl
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| I used Pacific Blue, Crystal Blue, Hollyhock, Buttercup, and Creme Brule cardstock. |
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| I used Mocha Adhesive backed gems to make the coconuts. |
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Your LO is so awesome gosh you did a great job and I do love how you used the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with seeing all the LO on this cartridge and I love how you just showed how to mix and match it's so awesome to do that. I love mixing and matching thanks always for so many fantastic ideas and ways to make and create!!
Love the layout.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Cute layout! I think the sun overlay was a great choice, and the bling you added makes me think of water droplets (perfect for a water theme!) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAwesome LO!!!! I can't wait to get the Artbooking package and play with it. The sun overlay is perfect for those warm summer days photos. You always add just the right bling to make the pages pop.
ReplyDeleteI hate to see summer end. But, I think fall is my favorite time of the year. This is a great summer layout.
ReplyDeleteKathy U:)
kathy.unger113@gmail.com
Great layout! Love the accents on 'Summer'! It really pops! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat layout! I love how you blinged the title and water!
ReplyDeleteFAB LO!!
ReplyDeleteThe sun background is just perfect as is the shine you added to your waves! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to substitute the sun overlay.
ReplyDeleteEspecially like the gems used for the coconuts.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Such a beautiful layout. Love the palm tree.Shirley
ReplyDeleteCute LO. love how easy it is to create and customize the LO on this cart.
ReplyDeleteLove this layout. I got my Artbooking cartridge, but haven't gotten to play with it yet. You have inspired me to find time to start creating. Thanks,
ReplyDeleteMegan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com
WOW! I love the layout, and the happy, bright colors you chose. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow, what a great layout! I love the sun overlay! I love the bling on the water and the gems for the coconuts:) SO cute!
ReplyDeleteSherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
Artbooking has such wonderful possibilities! I cannot wait to get it.
ReplyDeleteI don't do any scrapbooking, but you could make a great card out of it!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteLovely layout! You are doing a great job demonstrating this cartridge!
ReplyDeleteNice LO! Cute palm tree! Love what you are doing with the Artbooking cartridge.
ReplyDeleteLove your layout. I am amazed how much you can do with the artbook cartridge. Keep inspiring us - and hopefully I will get enough money saved to buy it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous LO Melanie. Love the bling and the sun overlay.
ReplyDeleteJayne x
Great LO. Love that you used the sun rays on this and adding the sparkle was great also.
ReplyDeleteLuria
Such a great LO...I'm anxiously awaiting the cartridge and can't wait to start using it...Thanks again for your great CCR files!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout. Love the coconut tree and the waves.
ReplyDeleteLove your layouts! Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute layout. Love the palm tree. We went to Jamaica and that layout would be perfect for some of our pictures. Great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat layout! I am going to FIND time to play with my artbooking bundle this week! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect summer layout! Thank you for sharing all your wonderful projects using the Artbooking cartridge. Can't wait to get mine!! Thanks for the opportunity to win a great cartridge. Mom2ASK
ReplyDeleteGreat layout. I love to see summer projects still. Fall is nice but summer is my favorite time of year.
ReplyDeleteGreat layout-perfect for anyone finishing their summer scrapping. Thanks for the chance to win this great cartridge.
ReplyDeleteAmazing layout! I love the swirl and the background paper!
ReplyDeleteI love your layout and would like to use it for a Disney World trip. thanks for the opportunity to win a gorgeous cartridge.
ReplyDeleteI love this layout! The gems are such a great addition.
ReplyDeleteI love the layout. Great colors.
ReplyDeletemarilyn2222 @ hotmail dot com
follower
I love this new CTMH artbooking cartridge...can't wait to purchase it!
ReplyDeleteI love this layout and the colors are great too. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAm now even more in love with this cartridge! The sunburst background on your gorgeous layout is wonderful! Could use this so much living in Florida!!
ReplyDeleteLove all your ideas, love the wave under the frame, nice touch. Would absolutely love the Anna Griffin cartridge! Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteA pretty layout to extend the summer. The palm tree and coconuts are perfect. My favorite time of year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway too. I love everything that Anna Griffin designs. Its just my style.
RonnyJ
Love this layout and all the great ideas you have shown us.
ReplyDeletesekala45@roadrunner.com
Super cute summer LO! Cannot thank you enough for all your inspiration. Sooo excited that Anna Griffin has teamed up with Cricut. Would just LOVE to win Winter Wonderland. I was just saying that it is time to get inspired to make Christmas cards. Now that I see this new cart, I am totally inspired. Lindatony at bellsouth dot net.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your layout! And yes, the sun makes perfect sense. Your coconuts are my favorite!!! It makes me want to sing, "you put the lime in the coconut . . . . ."
ReplyDeleteI love the layout that you put together for Summer. It is cute and quick! I am excited to find time to use this cartridge. Thank you for the chance to win! Have a super week.
ReplyDeleteFantastic layout! I agree the sun's rays are more fitting than the honeycomb..
ReplyDeletebeautiful layout, I'm so in love with the sun ray's layouts, I should remember to use that shape myself,
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute page! I love your ideas. Would love to win that cartridge as I'm now working on my Heritage album again, and am about to start some of the Christmas pictures.
ReplyDeleteAm loving that layout. I am trying to plan a family trip to Hawaii, and think with a few tweaks it could be the card with all the info. Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteGreat LO!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Veronica
Wow, absolutely LOVE this! The bling really adds that extra and I think the sun background is definitely a better fit!
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Michelle
Love this layout Melanie! Artbooking has so much on it and makes such fabulous layouts!! Keep 'em coming! lol Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLike the sun background for your layout.
ReplyDeleteLove this layout! Great summer idea. Thanks!
ReplyDeletelovely LO and so easy with this cart
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
Your layout is really pretty, and I agree with you, that the Sun was the better choice. Thank you so much for all the great ideas, Melanie. BethAnn M.
ReplyDeleteSo sunny and love the colors. I certainly hope this is an endless summer. Around where I live so far we only had 1 week of summer weather. This week hopefully will make it 2.
ReplyDeletedutch
Oh my goodness, Melanie, your layout is sooo fun! Love the gems on the waves and the coconuts in the trees. The papers are fabulous and I love the design. You are such a gifted artist and such a wonderfully fun woman. So glad I can say you are my friend and I am so happy that you are part of BBTB2.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Susan
Awesome page! I just love the wave and the sunburst!
ReplyDeleteOh, if only summer was endless. I love this layout! Love the palm tree, the waves and all the embellishments make it sparkle!
ReplyDeleteGreat LO. Love the overlay!!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Oh, I want this cartridge! My "stuff" has been in storage waiting for our house to sell. So, so ready to start "creat!ing"
ReplyDeleteCute layout. I just got the new Artbooking cartridge and can't wait to start playing with it! I love all the fun projects you have been showing us....Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat LO! The sun sure makes you feel good and you showed it on this project.
ReplyDeletekmacko1 at juno dot com
So pretty! You do such lovely work!
ReplyDeleteLove the layout. The sun rays overlay was one of the reasons I bought this cart, so I was very excited to see it. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my Artbooking Cartridge and start creating. You have provided some awesome ideas!
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie! Cute LO - I agree the sun overlay is better. and I love that anna griffin cart - thanks for the chance to win it! I need a new Christmas cart!
ReplyDeleteLove your layouts! You inspire me to get busy on my scrap booking when I start to fall behind! I've got to save up for the Artbooking set!
ReplyDeleteI think the sunshine is a better fix too!Love the way you used the little sparkle of water drops on the waves & title endless summer! What a perfect layout from the palm tree to wave you got it!You have that perfect touch:)
ReplyDeleteTFS
Rosebud222222222
Fantastic layout!! Love the palm tree and the 'coconuts'. The gems on the sentiment are great. Love the 'waves', too! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I like the simplicity of your designs. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI love the layout and can hardly wait to try my hand at making one with the Artbooking cartridge.
ReplyDeleteI also would so love to win the new Anna Griffin Winter Wonderland cartridge!
Thank you for this opportunity!
Jill
Tulsa, OK
Thanks for a scrapbook layout with the Artbooking cartridge. Wonderful job, especially the sunburst background.
ReplyDeleteThats a really cute layout. I especially love the sun rays, I have been seeing lots of cute things with rays like that and I think they are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe layout is fabulous! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI love the title and the wave swirl! So many cuts on this cartridge I love! Thanks for the chance to win Aanna's cart it is high on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about the Artbooking Cartridge. I have put it on my birthday wish list. Thank you for sharing all these new ideas.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
jbaugh1481@aol.com
I love this layout. Perfect for those beach pics or even sunset pics.
ReplyDeleteSo much on this cartridges love it
ReplyDeleteLOVE your wonderful layout. TFS.
ReplyDeleteD~
http:designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com
love this layout, I am a big fan of the beach!!!
ReplyDeleteCute layout...and yes the sun fits this one better! I am loving the versatility of this cartridge though. So many options!
ReplyDeleteSo they say our summer is over. I still have to take my summer vacation the end of September at Rockaway beach or. Your tree just makes me want my vacation to hurry up.
ReplyDeleteKristi Curtis
Perfect layout to use with a beach or water park shot. Another job well done!
ReplyDeleteYou make it look so easy. Great LO.
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine that cartridge together with Anna's cartridge....I can! More Gorgeous cards! Wow, can't wait to get them!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Great layout, this cart is the best.
ReplyDeleteThank Heavens for your Saturday Recap or I would have missed this one and the HO HO HO Christmas card. LOVE them both and will be working on them today!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout. The sparkle makes everything pop.
ReplyDeleteI love the rhinestones and gems you added. What a simple idea, but it adds so much.
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