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
and leave a comment on either Facebook or the blog
or sign up as a new Follower!!!


Next you are heading off to see Kim Holmes. Thanks for visiting.

26 comments:

Kathy said...

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!

Karen said...

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

{VICKI} said...

hoppin thru

Unknown said...

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

bakscrap said...

Love the frame idea. Such a fun summery layout!

Christine said...

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

Lisa said...

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

snowballdixie said...

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

Sarah said...

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

Tanya said...

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

Becky Moore said...

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

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SavannaLea said...

cute layout!!!

Anonymous said...

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

Wendy said...

Love the die cut! What a fun page!

Maxine Hodges said...

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

Maxine Hodges said...

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

Lisa Watson said...

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

Irit Shalom said...

lOVELY= LOVELY PAGE!

Sandy Ang said...

Great idea with the die-cut frame

Ann said...

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

Deb said...

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

Deb xox

Bettina L. said...

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

Kirsten said...

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

Jona Panesa said...

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

Leah's Crafty Life said...

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

Places to Go and Things to Eat said...

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