Challenge- Create Your Own Paper Accents!

You guys have been rocking the challenges (I loved seeing your take on the sketch challenge!), so I'm giving you a teensy bit harder one today.

Before electronic die cutting machines were available for the masses, people made their own die cuts & paper embellishments by paper piecing. Some would freehand the designs, and others would use coloring books and clip art as templates.

As much as I adore my Silhouette machine, I also love the personalization that comes with making my very own accents on a page.

My challenge to you: create your own paper accents for a layout or project!

Here are the specifics:

1. Create at least one major accent to a page from paper.

2. Use at least one Lily Bee product on your project.

Lily Bee Products Used:

Happily Lost Patterned Paper- Good Book

Happily Lost ABC Stickers

Happily Lost Mixed Cardstock Stickers

Picket Fence Patterned Paper- Fresh Air

Stationery Patterned Paper- Tomato, Butter, Tangerine, Pear, Slushie, Cotton Candy, Grape

*Chipboard Accents generously donated from Maya Road

Above is a picture of my rainbow accent & clouds I freehand cut.... I love their happy whimsy!

Below is another example of how to use the cute new alphabets- as an embellishment! They added a nice "school" touch to the layout.

So you wanna join in?! In order to be entered into the contest, post your layout onto the Lily Bee Facebook Page OR include a link in the comment section of this post to your blog and/or other gallery where your layout appears (please don't post it both places because it makes it really confusing!). :) Please be sure to include "Lily Bee Paper Accent Challenge" with the title of your layout!!

We will choose one lucky winner by random on Wednesday, April 13 at 9:00pm EST. The winner will receive the ENTIRE Stationery Collection!! Good Luck!