Monday, 20 August 2012

Seuss Landing


Whew, what a scorching weekend we had. 28 - 30 degrees is way too hot for me. Headed off to the coast on Saturday where the sea breeze was lovely. Yesterday we were selling cards at a motor show and fun day. Did fairly well. Luckily we could have the sides off the gazebo so we did manage to catch a bit of breeze at times. So no crafting or bloghopping this weekend. However I made this layout on Friday. The photos are from Universal's Islands of Adventure in Florida. It has themed areas with the most amazing buildings and details. It also has huge rollercoasters which just aren't for me. This is Seuss landing where you can meet the Cat in The Hat and The Grinch at Christmas. The buildings are really quirky and this train ride is my sort of ride. Great views of the park from up there and nice and slow.

The backing card is Core'dinations, minimum papers on this one, which are Daisy and Dandelion A Winter's Tale. I tore and distressed the edges using DI Faded Jeans and Worn Lipstick. I cut the train photo into 6 and mounted it onto peach card to pick up the colour from the bottom photo. The borders are K&Co and I found the chipboard tag and star brad in my Christmas stash.

Challenges
Creative Craft World Great scrap map 
Deep Ocean Deep Blue 

I have been so pleased to find some challenges specifically for scrapbooking, Creative Craft World and Cards Galore Scrapbook where they have a DT call, which I am entering.

If you haven't tried scrapbooking I urge you to give it  a try. It is quite different to cardmaking in many ways, very satisfying to make something with your photos and it is for you, whereas the cards we make are either to give away or sell. Of course, scrapbooks make great gifts too. we look at our photos far more now they are in scrapbooks than we ever did photo albums. Expect to see more layouts appearing amongst the cards on my blog.

22 comments:

Angela said...

Hi Marianne, fabulous page for our challenge at Cards Galore Scrapbook Challenge. Love the blues and the colours, and the photo panel is brilliant.

Thanks for taking part in the Bright challenge with us.
Ax

susibee said...

Such a bright, fun page. Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Craft World.

julie_woolston said...

Hi Marianne lovely lay out and design.

It was way to hot for me too, we,re never satisfied are we!

Hugs Julie x

Jackie said...

What a fantastic, colourful page :o)
Jackie xx

Sandra H said...

Sounds like you had fun Marianne and your page is stunning so beautifully brought together simply gorgeous!! x

Sue said...

Such a fabulous layout and your photos are wonderful.
I have never tried scrap booking but I have to say you have really inspired me to have a go - thank you.
Good luck with the DT call too.
Hugs Sue

Dawn Ruth said...

Woowee fab page

rachel said...

fabulous page Marianne - such great photos xx

Linda Simpson said...

Hi Marianne, a gorgeous layout and lovely photo's and colours. Good luck in the DT call.

Hugs
Linda xxx

Donna Mosley said...

A wonderful LO Marianne, love the pics & gorgeous details.

Donna x

pinky said...

Its gorgeous, love the vibrant colours. Yes I am jealous again!!

Vicky said...

Fabulous LO sweetie I will one of these days do a scrapbook.....bit nervous tho tbh lol.
Good luck with the DT call they would be lucky to have you hun.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Elaine ♥ said...

Fabulous page Marianne, love the layout and your pictures are great :)

I am now back making and will be blogging at
http://cloud-baby-cards.blogspot.com

Elaine ♥

Lou said...

Oh these bright clours are right up my street - I love your page! Thank you for joining in with us at Creative Craft World.
Sue xx

Sall said...

A very inspirational LO being scared of bright colours myself you have given me something to think about, this is bright and fun but not gaudy...congratulations

Sarah's Little Snippets said...

I love your page Marianne! Beautiful bright colours and fab photos :) Thank you for joining in our challenge at Creative Craft World. Sarah x

Im just me - Marleen said...

Its a really beautiful LO hun, busy so your eyes just wanna stop at every detail, yet al in harmony and calm. THANK YOU for entering into our Cards Galore scrapbook challenge xxx

Scattychick said...

Loving all the bright colours on this and the photo's are great :) Thanks for joining us at CCW x

Lisa said...

FAB layout Marianne! I love how you've cut the photograph into 6 small ones ... very effective.

Lisa x

Merete said...

FAB LO. Love the blue bright color. Thank you for joining us at the Cards Galore Scrapbooking Challenge.

Carol said...

Fabulous layout Marianne. Thanks for joining us at CWWC this time. Carol DT x

MiniOwner said...

Such a bright and cheerful page. Thanks for joining in with us at CCW.
Sue x