Embellish It! Play All Day- Mesa

Brandy and I had the great joy of attending Embellish It's Play All Day event last month in Mesa, Arizona.  Can it be last month already?  This just shows you how fast time flies.  We had attended last year as well and so enjoyed a full day dedicated to our hobby that we knew we couldn't miss it this year as well.  Shelby Dredge does a great job providing the space and atmosphere to craft from 9:00 am to midnight.  I can't say that either Brandy or myself accomplished a whole lot, but we did enjoy ourselves and it is times like these that build memories and cement friendships.

One of the great parts of the day is the two classes involving two of Embellish It's layout kits.

The kits come with all the embellishments that you need to complete the two page layouts as designed.  The kits often include a sticker set with additional embellishments that are not designed into the layout that you can use on cards or other layouts.  The first kit included the Remember Today kit and the Curiosity Shoppe page kit. 

Brandy is a little freaked by the lady with a random crank in her back. We've discussed it so much that I am also now freaked out a little with this image.  I replaced the lady with the bottles stacked on a pedestal.  Much less freaky!

Shelby had a very helpful suggestion when making these types of layouts where layered pieces match on both sides.  She suggested taping the two background 12 x 12 papers together until the layout is done and then cutting them apart later after the layout is finished.  Brilliant idea and so quickly adopted.

The second layout was designed in such a way that I couldn't exactly know where and what size my pictures might be.  I didn't finish putting down the picture backgrounds and, therefore, the embellishments on this layout. 






One note that I would make about this layout.  The image from the kit makes it seem that this background 12 x 12 paper has a real red tint.  That isn't a good rendering.  There is actually a very rosy pink tint to the page making it lovely with the summery embellishments.  Some folks made this layout sort of Christmasy.  Not my style or preference, but it does add a unique element to the layout.

I'll be back later in the week with the second layout class that Shelby conducted that day and closing comments about the Play All Day Event.  Just like last year, we both sound a ringing endorsement of the event.  If you are thinking about attending or wondering if it is worth the price (a little hefty at $80 for the day), we say save your pennies and go for it.  You won't be disappointed.

Brandy and  Andie