The only thing I added to the kit was 2 sheets black cardstock, black ink, gold paint dabber and gold stickles. For the cover I used some stencils for the letters and the star stamps from the kit. Once it was dry I added gold stickles to title and then just the edges of the stars. While I had my paint out I also stamped a star on 6 of the coin envelopes and brushed paint along the edges of the envelopes and all of the acrylic as well.
I kept all of the pages very basic. I cut my pattern papers 6x6 and the cardstock 7x7 for every page and inked the edges. I wanted there to be room for journaling so I added a coin envelope (with the flap tucked inside) to each page. I left room that photos can be tucked under the edge of the envelopes. And then added a small piece of smooth cardstock to each one. I cut the cardstock so it would stick out the end to make it easy to remove from the envelope.
Have a great week and enjoy your summer it will be over before we know it!