Fun Play Time - Authentique Paper Collection Loyal

Here is another older layout I did last year. I really don't like it, but I'm ok with that. Scrap and move on I say. If I ever run out of pictures one day, I'll go back and re- scrap it. I think I may go back and add journaling before putting into the album tho( yes, it's still not in the album, I'm bad about that kind of thing).
On this layout, I tried a couple of new things. First, I changed my shopping method when purchasing papers. Usually when I see paper I really love, I buy one of each paper in the collection. Then when I go back to use them, I have tons of left overs, because I only needed a few papers for a couple of layouts. This time I tried to only buy 3 papers for the collection, since they were doubled sided, it was like using six different papers. This method worked pretty well for me on this layout, however I do think that I should have used a solid cardstock to break up the patterns a little more. I think this is one of reasons why I dislike this layout, everything is blending into each other.
Also, on this layout for the first time, I used the ever so trendy string banners and fish tail banners. I really enjoyed incorporating these elements on a boy layout. I think there great accent elements, and extremely gender neutral. I am in love.
Lastly, I finally used some of my Tim Holtz stash. I have been hoarding my goodies since I've taken my first Time Holtz class over 3 years ago, honestly, thats pure insanity. Use up my stash is my motto. There will always be more stuff that is super cute, and that I will probably buy, lol.
TFL! Hope you were inspired to use your stash, and if your layout is less then pretty, embrace it.