I always spend too much time overthinking these pages. Texture paint/gesso. The outline hearts are stitched but it's difficult to see, the overlaid heart is wood veneer.
There is an easy work around... while you scrap, you stop when you meet the guidelines, and save a WEB copy. Then complete your layout to your liking to save for your printing and albums. Then you have fulfilled the MOC challenge AND have a page that better fits your preference. I think sometimes a photo/minimal page can sometimes say more than ones that are overloaded/busy. I scrap both ways.
I actually consider the washi tape as prominent as it is a featured element that stands out. By prominent, I'm looking for something that is readily noticeable and doesn't get lost in the layout. Hope that makes sense!
I love this picture of my son (he changed a lot since then. Now he is growing his hair for cancer patients). Liked this challenges very much! Thank you!
Not really my style but after I do one I really like it!!!!! Thanks for the challenge! I used a paint splatter for my texture.