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I have a layout with out photos today.  I got my inspiration from the challenge at SJ papercrafts which is to make something based on this board...


I used it like a sketch, included some watercolour painting and was guided by the colour palette too.


I was thinking about the name of my blog and what other names I could have used. It led me to a huge long list of loves in my life, current or in the past, that begin with B... so I documented them :)


I'm quite pleased with how it all turned out except for the colour of the blossom watercolour painting.  I just could not mix the peach colour that I wanted!

Thanks for stopping by!

p.s. I have a giveaway running... see the previous 3 posts

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  1. This is a fabulous idea and I love how you've used the mood board to inspire you. Thanks for joining in with the S J Crafts challenge this month Sarah x

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  2. Beautiful layout - I love the colors and the pop of glitter.

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  3. Great take on the challenge, love the fun sprinkles and your watercolour painting! Thanks for playing with us at SJ Crafts this month :o)

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  4. Love your interpretation of the challenge! I have been wanting to make an A to Z book of the things I love and this just reminded me of it :)

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  5. That's a lovely take on the challenge - loads to enjoy

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  6. This is so beautiful, I really love your scattering of buttons and butterflies! This made me smile though, as I have a problem with words beginning with 'b' I always get them mixed up and say the wrong word! Especially town names like Bournemouth, Bristol, Bath... I have to be carefully to tell people to meet me at the right place! Thank you for joining in the SJ Crafts April challenge! x

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  7. Hi Laura .... There's some good news for you over at the S J Crafts Blog xx

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