As you like it challenge

 I used the purplish paper from the mat on the previous layout to make 2 cards.

Along with the paper I added items from my beach kit, including the sunglasses, a scalloped edging and a pink bling flower. The tag came recently with a prize I won on CSI.

I'm entering these both on AS you like it challenge where they ask bright or pastels? 

I personally like bright colours on cards, it looks more cheerful . (The one exception would be sympathy cards.)