Hong Kong Memories layout

Another contribution to the album of my childhood.





Materials Used: K&Company Life's Journey stack, AC Cardstock, Designer Mats, Michaels inks and brads, Scotch Dot Roller and Scotch Scrapbooker's Glue, Zig Memory System 2-way glue pen,Zig Millenium pens, Mini Glue Dots, Aleene's Paper Glaze, Cricut cart Holiday Cakes.

I chose the plaid because my Dad seems to be wearing a plaid jacket. Not sure if it shows up very well. This must have been some kind of event. Usually they were working in night clubs, not dancing!


The paper glaze is in the center of the larger flowers, and doesn't show up much in the photos. The flower embellishments highlight the embroidery on Mum's blouse, hand cut from mats and adhered.

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