Monday, April 4, 2011

April Purples

When I  posted my April Preview a few days ago, I wasn't sure what this month's color would be. However, Brenda emailed me yesterday to say the color is PURPLE. She is planning to create two lap quilts, a table runner, bowl rug, two mug rugs and two 12" squares with her purple fabric scraps. Gosh, I'm just hoping to do four or five purple layouts! [For those of you new to my blog, Brenda is my sister and a fabulous quilter. Each month she participates in a scrappy quilt color challenge, so I'm playing along with her by creating layouts using my paper and scraps in the same color.]

I had the photos for this first layout on my craft table and had already decided to use some eyelets on it when I saw the Scrapbookers Anonymous April Challenge to use at least 23 eyelets on a layout. I had only pulled out eight eyelets, but I added 15 more for the challenge. Can you find them all?


For this next layout about souvenir pennies, I used Shimelle's March 23 Sketch of the Week and several patterned papers, all striped. I pulled the green and purple colors from my photos and include penny wrappers as part of the title.

Anyone else have lots of purple paper or scraps you want to use from your stash? I'd love to see your creations if you do.
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  1. LeaApril 4, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    What cool eyelets! Love the purple and how you journaled on the first layout! What great pictures on the 2nd layout! Great idea using empty penny rolls! Thanks for joining in the fun at Scrapbookers Anonymous!!!

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  2. Mary EllynApril 4, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Purple is my favorite color and the biggest section in my paper stash, can't get enough purple!

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  3. GingerApril 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I use to think I didn't like purple, but I actually have several pieces of clothing with various hues of purple. I think I have only ever made two purple layouts, but might have to challenge myself to make a purple layout! Love your layouts Melissa:)

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  4. Cate BrickellApril 5, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    purple is my favourite colour (who woulda thunk it?!)

    but I haven't scrapped with purple for awhile, think I'll have a play!

    great layouts, by the way.

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  5. CheriApril 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I don't know why, but purple does not join the list of colors I love. I don't wear it and would be unlikely to scrap with it. But you certainly do it justice!

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  6. SianApril 5, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I really struggle with purple I have to admit - so I'm going to be following along closely this month to see how you use it!

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  7. LynndaApril 5, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    How cool is that!!!... Cutest eyelets used... Awesome... Love the purple and how you journaled on the first layout...Lovely photos too... Thank you so much for playing along with US over at scrapbookers Anonymous...hugs...xoxo

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  8. Margie SApril 5, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I'm happy to say, I found all 23 eyelets! Cute eyelets too. How fun to play along with your sister like that. I wish I had a sister or even daughters to do fun crafty things with! You're lucky!

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  9. Julie Ann Rachelle Interior DesignApril 5, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a fun way to do a challenge. I don't think I have a lot of purple in my scrap stash? I'm looking forward to seeing what else you make! BFS
    xoxo

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  10. TammyApril 5, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I was wondering what your April color was! I have done two layouts with purple recently, two more than the last several years combined, so I've hit my quota! I love purple, have nothing against it, just have a hard time using it! Love your layouts - especially with penny sleeves! Fun. :)

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  11. Deb HickmanApril 5, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I love your colour combo and great use of eyelets. Thanks for playing along with Scrapbookers Anonymous.xxx

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  12. alexaApril 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    You are really creative with those purple colour combinations! It's not a colour I often use (if ever) - off to see what I've got in it!

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  13. TheresaApril 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    fantastic layouts!!! I struggle to use purple. You did a great job and I love how you used the eyelets to create a banner. Thanks so much for digging in your stash and playing along with us at Scrapbookers Anonymous. =)

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  14. Karen WilliamsApril 8, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    this is great- love the colours you used- are they the traditional Mardi Gras colours? brill whatever. thanks for joining us at Scrapbookers Anonymous

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  15. humelApril 8, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I think I found all the eyelets! :-) The Girl loves souvenir pennies, she collects them wherever we go xx

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  16. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I do like purple, and am wearing a purple scarf as I type this, but I don't often scrap with it, or even use it for cards often. I'm not sure why.

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  17. Sue AlthouseApril 10, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    What cute eyelets, and they look great on your purple layout! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapbookers Anonymous!

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  18. YaraApril 12, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Great color combo for the Mardi Gras! Love how you used the eyelets! Thanks so much for playng along with us at Scrapbookers Anonymous!

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  19. Rachel BrettApril 17, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I currently have purple nails, with sparkly bits! Great layouts :)

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