Prickly Pear Scrapbook Layouts

The Prickly Pear collection from Close To My Heart is available until the end of August 2017. 

Tangerine and Sorbet cardstock look so pretty with a Sea Glass base.  The glitter strip is also Sea Glass.  The solid Oval Thin Cuts add a little interest to the border.

The cactus are stamped on to Sea Glass cardstock and coloured with watercolour pencils.  Shading helps to give them a rounded look.  The border is a stamp in the Fiesta set.  You can also add texture to the Tangerine cardstock strip by running it through the Chevron embossing folder.

The second layout used up scraps of paper, cardstock and embellishments.  The block design could also work on the outer edges of the layout but I liked the focal point it created in the centre.  The starburst border stamp worked well again along with the burlap ribbon and sequins to add some texture to the design.

Each piece of the central pattern is 2" wide.  Each vertical strip contains 2 pieces 2" high and 2 pieces 3" high.  The last piece is trimmed to fit the space left.  The emerald pieces will be for journaling.  I liked the idea of using "Date" and "Place" as headings for journaling when they would traditionally form part of an invitation.  The cactus was cut from printed paper but you could stamp them if you've used all of the print in your pack.

Make one or both of these layouts up in any papers you own. the designs are quick, easy and transfer to any photo themes.

Thanks for stopping by and happy scrappin’

Shaunna

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