A layout

I know you are all probably as shocked as I am, I actually did a layout! I've been actively trying to participate in more challenges and this one just happened to be a layout challenge.

The original challenge I entered this into isn't actually on any blogs. I was challenged to a circle layout. I had to use 3 photos, 7 buttons, a circle tag, and 2 pattern papers. So how's I do? These photos have been waiting for me to scrap for quite some time now.

Details
Title was cut from Don Juan at 2 inches
Photos were cutting using the Center Point feature and the circle from George and Basic Shapes at 2 inches
Photo mats were also cut from George at 2.25 using the circle and it's shadow
The circle tag was also cut from George using the Charm feature, I attached it using a standard brad
The two flower brads were added since they complimented the layout, I'm still debating the ribbon
I also threw in a fun circle paper clip, since it matched the color scheme.

This is most I've ever put on a layout. I have to say, I'm sort of impressed with myself. I'll be entering this into the following challenge (because it looks like I missed a bunch of deadlines, darn!):

Welch Creations - Anything Goes with A Flower

Amber's Craft and Stuff Challenge #14 - Vacation, All I Ever Wanted

Good Morning Bloggers,

Today is the start of another challenge over at Amber's Crafts and Stuff. This week's theme is Vacation, All I Ever Wanted. We are to make something regarding going on vacation. It's that time of year when the kids are getting out of school (although here in Philly, they have until the 21st due to missed days this past winter), hitting the pools, and going to the beach.

Here in Philly everyone always talks about going down to the shore or "Down the Shore". Everyone packs up and heads across the Delaware River into New Jersey to take in the wonderful beaches. My family isn't actually the beach-going type. They would rather hang out on the boardwalk and be active. We actually go beach camping every year down in Wildwood. So in honor of NJ Beaches, here's my layout:

I plan on using the space above the title for journaling. Here are the details:
12x12 sheet is from DCVW Tahiti Beach Stack (which I scored for 6.99 at Ms on clearance)
Photo Mats are from the same stack, except the 4.5 x 6.5 stack (which I got for 4.99)
No Swimming cut is from H20 solutions cartridge
Title is cut using Don Juan

Thanks for dropping in and checking out my project. Head on over to Amber's blog to check out what projects the rest of the design team has done. Don't forget to enter your project while you are there.

Stay Crafty