Couldn't Wait 'Til Wednesday

This page probably should've been saved for a Hoarder's Hump Day but I'm just too proud of it to wait!  I'm super excited that I got to use the custom Thickers of glitter that I had originally made for a different page.  I had ended up not using them because I didn't think they worked but when I found these photos and realized the phrase and the date were right I immediately knew I had to work with them!

Lots of times I find myself trying to steer away from red and especially yellow so I'm really proud of myself for embracing this background paper.  I'm surprised at how much I ended up loving it!

I used a lot of things I'd been hoarding so unfortunately the pieces I can identify is limited.  It's my goal to eventually pare down my stash to only things that I name but I believe that's just a pipe dream at this point.

Identifiable Elements:

• Background paper- School Days collection by Bazzill Basics Paper
• Rhinestones- Adhesive Gems by Simply Creative
• Custom thickers- DIYthickers in Shoebox by American Crafts

Hoarder's Hump Day

I decided to start doing something fun called "Hoarders Hump Day" on this blog on sporadic Wednesdays where I attempt to use some of the odd bits and pieces that I've been hoarding (I like to call it "collecting" but hoarding is more accurate). 

For today, I made this layout with pictures from the after-party of my company's holiday party a few years back.

The last few times I'd sat down to scrapbook I found myself avoiding this red and white polka dot paper as the combo isn't always my favorite.  That being said, I think it worked perfectly for this page because it matched the photos well.  I didn't want anything overtly "seasonal" for this page since the photos weren't and I think it turned out well.  

My favorite part is the canvas chipboard letters that I wish I could remember where they came from.  I tried to get a good picture of them but the over cast skies of the day were still too bright to catch the dimension very well.  I promise I'm going to get better at photographing these...eventually

Identifiable Elements:

• Black flower stickers- Elizabeth Craft Designs 2598
• Gold Gems- Adhesive Gems 6mm by Simply Creative