Friday, June 24, 2011

True Love ~ SOUS


Hello, everybody! I'm back again today with a new DT submission for Stuck on U Sketches. This time we have another great sketch by Liz Qualman which I will post below.

LOVE how my page turned out!! Either that or I'm so enchanted with this engagement photo of Jake and Olivia that it didn't matter LOL!!  They've got some really great photos, so you'll be seeing quite a few more, I imagine.

Once again,, I'm using my Basic Grey Capella papers ... actually this page was done before yesterdays was. But I went all out on this one with sewing and distressing. Jake and Olivia are building their marriage on a firm foundation with faith in God ... and I felt that getting out that old sewing machine of mine and stitching my papers together was very fitting! (You may have to click on the photo to get a larger view to see it as my thread was off white and kind of blends in with the paper.)  The distressssing is of course, my style, but also symbolizes some old-fashioned values. Got deep on this one, didn't I?

I cut 2 banners using April Showers cartridge but decided that one banner looked better, otherwise I stayed pretty true to the sketch. I added some trim and pearls to give it a finished look. My flowers were handmade again this time using the Mother's Day Bouquet cart. My title and shadow are from Tie the Knot.



Here's a close-up of 2 of the flowers. I did add a small Prima rose in ivory to the center of my flower and added some Petaloo leaves.



Just a close-up of the title but you can see some of the sewing in this photo.




I did alter the shape of my banner somewhat using my Gypsy and unlinking the heighth, width function then adding to the heighth only.




Then a yummy Prima say it in pearls swirl in brown ..  and it's done!



If you haven't been by Stuck on U Sketches and see what our designers have done. We have a special guest today, the uber-talented Shona Keehn who will be joining our team!  We are super excited to have her aboard! Hope you can play along this time!

Thanks for coming by and for always leaving such sweet comments. I have some catching up to do on making it to your blogs but I'm trying.  A few more family functions this week and next ...and then things will level off a bit .. sort of! LOL Have a great weekend!

17 comments:

  1. oooo I love every inch of this layout...love the stiching and distressing and hey ..I just got the Mothers Day cartridge too, what stunning flowers you made......gorgeous :)

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  2. Hi Sandi!!! Your layout is stunning. I love the lace trim at the top of the banner and I love that you added the pearls to it. Those flowers and your sewing look fabulous!! Since I've been on a layout kick lately, I will be trying this sketch!! Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, T

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  3. Just beautiful Sandi...your details are stunning!

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  4. Oh gosh, the details are so lovely Sandi!
    The photo itself is freakin' awesome! I look back and wish so much that we had had better wedding related photo..but I am sure so many think that as well.
    But anyways, LOL, love the details..the edges, inking, flowers and banner! Its perfect!!!!!!!

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  5. Another stunning layout with the gorgeous Basic Grey papers. Love the lace trim for your banner, and more self made flowers, they match so perfectly with the page. The stitching adds just the perfect finishing touch... Hugs x

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  6. This is so beautiful! Love that banner and your homemade flowers!
    Sandy Davis

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  7. Stunning layout Sandi!! I just adore the picture and love the innocence it shows. I really love the special meanings behind your added details. The flowers you made are gorgeous!!!! Simply beautiful!!! Enjoy the weekend and good luck on catching up, I myself am so far behind, so don't worry you are not alone.

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  8. I just love this, Sandi! All the details are just amazing! That cartridge sure is popular! Love the flowers!

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  9. ohhh Sandi this is breathtaking!!!I love EVERYTHING you have done on this!!!
    hugs
    Brenda

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  10. Here for the deets...LOL I love your banner and had to come and get some close ups.. beautiful and I'm so gonna stock up on lace in September when I visit the states..LOL
    I gots a little sumthing sumthing for you on my blog, so do stop by..
    hugs
    Nanné

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  11. That is such a wonderful photo, and I love how you have enhanced that even more with all oyur wonderful detail. Just gorgeous!

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  12. Sandi, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!! That paper is just perfect!!! Love your flowers, the lace, doily and your sewing is wonderful!!! Such a beautiful couple!! Sorry I'm a little late visiting... Between shopping and cutting/chopping everything for his party.. we had 4 ice chests of food and water to take.. It was sooo much fun.. Lots of little kids there and they were all soo good. He was one tired little guy last night when we left.. And somehow we had 2 stow aways that came home with us last night... Savannah and Colten... Will have them all day.. But they are so much fun... Have a great day!! Hugs!!

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  13. OMGoodness Sandi just breathtaking. Jake and Olivia have an Amazing foundation! Your whole family is just awesome. You and Nanne always are so good to me, THANK YOU! i love the papers you used, absolutely gorgoeous pic. Love the flowers. Ok you know i wanna rock a layout thatdoesn't take five minutes......i wanna see too! Love your sewing and good fer ya bringing out the sewing machine. We are on our way back from florida hubby got me a nook so i am using while in the car.....go me! I get sleepy whenever i sit still lol. I have been loving your layoits! I have the craziest year well my family bizaar stuff. Although i have had good news very exciting can't share until like forever. No i'm not pregnant lol! I have been selling lots of my jewelry too lately and that takes my time too but i love when i get requests for my pieces. Just gotta post them. Well enough of my silly bla bla. Sorry for my absence i truely want to look and be inspired by everyones work. Hugs to ya, Dawn Gallop

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  14. I think I'm gonna need that blogger header from ya, lol, seriously, all that Chinese century old painting stuff? looking good!!

    And your layout is great!!! You really are using the cricut well! I haven't done it in a while, should probably get that thing out and use it, lol.

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  15. Beautiful new blog header! Love it! And this layout is FANTASTIC! Love your style!

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  16. hi Sandi, love your new blog header etc ... just gorgeous as is your fantastic LO .... talk about blow a girl away .. woweee!!!

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