Friday, May 27

Summer blog hop...it's Summer somewhere!


Well it's getting colder by the day here in Sunny Queensland, and I am sitting here with my little heater on, but over in California, the home of Best Creation, the Summer holidays are just beginning and so we are celebrating with a Summer Blog Hop.

So, you should have arrived here from Katarina's blog. If not, head back to the Best Creation blog to get all the instructions you'll need.

I have used some brand new release Splash Fun papers to create this fun layout from a family trip to the beach.

I love all the different ways the die cut papers can be used. On this I cut the inside away to create a frame, which I positioned slightly off the page. I used smaller photos so I could use two without cluttering my page. I cut and overlayed some wave shapes, and some individual water spurts for embellishments.

Best Creation has been partnering with Helmar adhesives..who I also design for, so naturally I used plenty of Helmar product on this. Being glittered papers, a slightly more durable adhesive is a good idea. Helmar 450 or premium craft glue are both perfect. I raised both my embellishments and photos on Helmar Zapdots.

And of course we have lots of chances to win some of
our New June releases and 6x6 mini packs too. Be sure
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Next you are heading off to see Kim Holmes. Thanks for visiting.

26 comments:

  1. Love your bright colors and how you used that cut-out diecut as a frame! Thanks for a great idea! Such a cute page. I love that Helmar too!

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  2. AMAZING...what a fantstic layout!! Makes me want to go swim!

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  3. The bright colors and those rain drops are perfect!!!

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  4. Love the frame idea. Such a fun summery layout!

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  5. So fun, love all those bright colors! I'm linking this up on Practical Scrappers today!

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  6. This is so awesome! I love your design and the papers you used! Thanks so much for sharing :)

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  7. I love the layout. I have alot of beach pictures to go with it.

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  8. I love your layout! It's so fun and summery! Those die cut papers are great! tfs!

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  9. So fun, so cute! Love the off center frame. Darling page!

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  10. This is wonderful! i added it to my scraplift folder!!

    smilesmoore2 atverizon dotnet

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  11. Anonymous6:15 AM

    Love the bright colours and how you used the diecut paper as a frame! Thanks for a great idea! Such a cute page.

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  12. Love the die cut! What a fun page!

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  13. Absolutely in love with the splash line. A great layout!

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  14. The splash line is SUPER GREAT!!!! your layout was amzing. Love the cutout as a frame and thanks to Helmar for their help!

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  15. love how you used the die cut paper!!! CUTE LO!!

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  16. lOVELY= LOVELY PAGE!

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  17. Great idea with the die-cut frame

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  18. I love that you cut the centre out of the diecut and it's fun to see the new lines in action!

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  19. Wow Leish, stunner of a layout - love the design.

    Deb xox

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  20. Gorgeous. Just love the bright colours and the splash effect:)

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  21. such a gorgeous page Leish. very eye catching design. great work
    Kirsten

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  22. oh yes, it is summer for me as always. loved your page!!!

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  23. Always have been a big fan of your work Leish.. fantastic layout.. love how you used the die cut!

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  24. What a great way to use these bright papers in a not so flashy way! I love it! Thanks Christy

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