Friday, June 22, 2012

July 22 Original Sketch ~ SOUS ~


Whew! Thank goodness it's Friday! I have had so much going on this month and into next that it's a little crazy! But the weekend is here and vacation is around the corner. First though, it is time for reveal day at Stuck on U Sketches and this week is "sketch week!"

So, are you ready for Christmas in June? Me neither .. but when I designed this sketch it was December and I already had this layout in my head .. sort of. Heehee! This is a much-loved photo of my Mom posing in her new sweater and slacks from Dad  .. outside  no less. Seems that her flash was never working quite right, so we often went outside to take photos .. even in the snow! She was a trooper! 

I've used the awesome Pion Waiting for Santa papers for this page. It didn't turn out quite like I wanted but it goes that way sometimes! However, the papers are gorgeous! And this is one of those "looks better in real life" pages! 

This also gave me the opportunity to use my Dusty Attic swirly Christmas tree which I first painted with white Gesso, then a mix of Glimmer Mist Ivy Green and Forest Green as well as Glimmer Glam Dirty Martini finishing with a few pearls. 

My banner was fussy cut using some of the die cuts from the paper collection, then strung with some jute. I used a yummy BoBunny petal under the photo as well as a mix of Prima and Petaloo poinsettias throughout the page. The large flower has been accented with a cream bow, yummy cream button and jute. 

There is an old rub-on in the lower left corner that I liked. I forget what a nice page accent they are. Then I've finished the page with some Prima Say it in Pearls and some butterflies made using my MS punch. 

I was running short of time, so I hope that you can click on the photo and get your close-up view! I've included the sketch below in case you have not downloaded it yet. I can't wait to see your designs using it! 

Okay, the  hubs and I are off to vacationland this next week, so time a-wastin' Lots to be done, so I will cut this a bit short! 

Have a great weekend .. and don't forget to upload your projects to the SOUS blog! And if you haven't seen what the rest of the DT has done, ya better head over that way ... there's some really good stuff! 



15 comments:

  1. Sandi, up early for my morning browse before heading to the office. :) You dont know it but Christmas is my favorite holiday! I think I could celebrate it year around. This layout is beautiful! thanks for inspiring me to pull out some old photos of my family.

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  2. Great layout and sketch Sandi and that sketch looks a bit challenging!! Hope you have a great vacation!

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  3. Soooo lovely! Such a sweet photo of your mom ...and those papers are beautiful!

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  4. Beautiful layout as always Sandi and Christmas layouts are fun to create any time of the year.. I'm so loving your tags with the title and that chippy tree, wow.. amazing!!
    hugs
    Nanné

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  5. Sandi, your layout is beautiful!!! Love the Pion Papers and the way you used the tags for your banner -- and you know I love the flowers and bling!!! Another priceless heritage layout!!! Have fun on your vacation!! Hugs!!

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  6. This sketch is soo perfect for a christmas lo! I have been hoarding that same tree-love your treatment..have a great vaca!

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  7. Sandi, love Christmas LOs anytime & this is no exception!!! love the story about the camera sounds like my house ... lovely pic of your mum .. great memories !!, gorgeous papers & embellies !!! hugz X:)

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  8. Thanks for another great sketch Sandi, and your layout is beautiful. The colours and papers, the tag banner, all the wee details - Gorgeous. Love it.... Hugs xx Have a great vacation xx

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  9. Amazing layout! Totally love your banner! I really enjoyed this sketch! Hope you have a great vacay!

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  10. Wow Sandi! Awesome layout. Love the banner and the tree -- too adorable!

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  11. I love that swirly Christmas tree and how you've embellished it! Fantastic layout!

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  12. that was my fav christmas collection :) just gorgeous and LOVE that tree

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  13. Darling! I love Christmas layouts, we all have plenty of them and you have inspired me!!! xoxo

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  14. Sandi, I just love what you did with the sketch! Such a pretty page and I love all the embellies :)
    ~Kim

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  15. You have scrapped this picture of your mom perfectly...love it!

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