Show us your stuff May Sketch scrapbooking layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Posting a new layout I created for Show us your stuff monthly sketch challenge today.

I have to admit, I haven't participated previously

as I've been too intimidated to include a handmade embellishment. 

Scroll down to see what I created!

Here is my layout

My local Scrap store has a monthly challenge pack and this month included the piece of hession.

I removed pieces and then plaited them into lengths, 

before creating the circle embellishment to the left of the photo.

Here is the inspiration sketch!

Materials:

White cardstock, Kaisercraft papers, modelling paste, acrylic paint, gesso, Dylusions sprays "Calypso Teal", Kaisercraft Gold & Turquoise mist, Kaisercraft collectables, Scrap FX chipboard, Hession, corkboard, Kasiercraft flower & chipboard key, Tim Holtz lock, embossing powder, 

Scrap Around the World April "Beach Love" Scrapbooking Layout - TCM

Hi Blog visitors...

I've been trying my hand at some more mixed media layouts lately 

as I find myself drawn to them.

My first for April is at Scrap Around the World where there are always so many fabulous mixed media layouts to look at. 

This is Master C on his first visit to the beach. 

He would play cat and mouse with the waves, running backwards and forwards.

"Beach Love"

A few new techniques in this layout for me. 

Including the pearl title "Love" and the embossed anchor.

 

The mood board has a great beach feel to it. 

I was instantly drawn to the rusty anchor and the rope and wanted

to do a layout with a rustic feel. So I tried to stay away from traditional beach colours.

I'd welcome any feedback or ideas on my layout and comments are always welcome.

Materials:

Kaisercraft Shine Bright "Canary", Mont Marte Silver Acrylic, Little Birdie hand made rope, modelling paste, hession, Simple Stories burlap sticker "Anchor" with aged silver embossing powder, Dylusions "Cut Grass" & "Calypso Teal" spray, Adirondak "Espresso" color wash, Lindy's Stamp Gang "Medieval Gold" Glitz Spray, Ranger Liquid Pearls "Onyx", Cricut Art Philosphy cartridge, black ink, stamping, Kaisercraft Blue Bay & Sandy Toes, wood wool, Kaisercraft "Raw Umber" acrylic paint