July PageMaps Sketch with Wendy Sue

Hi Doodlebug friends!  It's Wendy Sue here today, sharing the layout I created for the PageMaps Sketch Challenge!   Before I share my layout, here's a peek at the sketch I was given from Becky Fleck:

I chose to use the fabulous new "Yankee Doodle" collection for my layout and here's what I came up with:

Of course, I had to use that cute cloud print paper when the sketch actually used a cloud print paper! And isn't the red gingham paper so super festive and summery and just plain happy?

I made good use of the odds & ends in this collection, and used some of the acetate pieces throughout my layout.  The metallic silver accents are absolutely perfect with the 4th of July theme and you can find silver metallic finishes on many of the embellishments!

I used some of the little letter stickers to complete my little corner title, with the name of the event and the date.  The Freedom Festival in Provo, Utah is always amazing...and last year was no exception.  Seriously...family, fireworks, and Tim McGraw...it doesn't get much better than that! ;)

I used a big needle and some red, white, and blue doodle twine to stitch this little banner together, and I love how it completes my layout.

Now I want to challenge YOU to create a 4th of July layout with the Yankee Doodle collection!  Try out one of the sketches too - your layout will come together so quickly and easily, I'm sure of it!