Challenge YOUrself

Found a challenge over at Challenge Yourself where the criteria was "Anything Goes" and had to include YOU that is ME in the layout. Also there was another "Anything Goes" challenge at 2 Creative Chicks and their criteria no cards (layouts, knitting, crocheting it seems anything goes is right - I may just finish my scarf I am knitting). Here is my layout:
I was inspired by a layout by Laura Vegas for Bella Bvld that I have used previously.  This time I used papers mainly from Fancy Pants Designs called Collecting Moments.  The are other papers and embellishments that I have included. I love the pockets that you can use for journaling or other memorabilia. It also allows you to use anywhere from 8 photos (if cropped to 2" x 2") or more if you put some in the pockets.  Here is a close up of the pockets:
The photographs were taken at a recent scrapbook retreat - friends Jane and Margaret B are in the centre photograph and the others show me scrapping away.
The layout is a little brighter in real life - not much sun shining when I took the photo.
Thanks for looking. Margaret :)

Comments

Lynn said…
Fun layout! Love the pockets and tags! So glad you joined us at Challenge YOUrself :)
July 5, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Sharon Fritchman said…
Your layout is so much fun and very creative! I love the photo and how you scrapped it is amazing! Thank you so much for joining us at Challenge YOUrself this month! YAY!
July 5, 2015 at 8:40 PM
kate blue said…
It's always so much fun to getaway with gals and scrap! Glad you got in the pictures! I'll have to try a pocket page sometime; love the idea of it! Kate (Challenge YOUrself)
July 6, 2015 at 6:31 AM
Sherri Caramico said…
Hi Margaret!! LOVE this layout! Scrappy time with friends is always a great time!! Love the colors and your super cool pockets and tags!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Challenge YOUrself Blog this month!!
July 6, 2015 at 11:42 AM
Leslie Germain said…
WOW!!! Fabulous layout!! I recognize some of the papers and I love how you used them!!
July 18, 2015 at 11:38 PM
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