Friday, May 11, 2012

Easter Memories ~ SOUS sketch challenge ~


Happy Friday, friends! I am back today with another sketch challenge layout reveal over at Stuck on U Sketches.  We have an original sketch from our own Leah Schaeffer. It's a great one .. I've done it twice already .. but one ended up in the trash .. hated the colors .. LOL

I am working my way through some of my old childhood photos because I don't think anyone else will ever scrap them, so I'm doing a few here and there. That's me with my little Easter basket. And new Easter bonnet .. check it out! Heehee! Then there's a photo with Mom and Dad. The only thing missing is a related photo of my dear Uncle Gene that I plan to insert where the banner is. The page will be less balanced and not so DT perfect but I'd like for it to be there. He is only a couple years older than I and we had many years of doing the Easter thing together ... and I don't want to ever forget that. He's a sweetie.

My papers are Pink Paislee's London Market. Now be sure to check out my new PAP punch .. Martha Stewart's Spiral Arches punch.  My hubby paid big bucks to order it online for me for my birthday. I'm loving it! For my circles from the sketch, I used both the paper collection and  doilies on top of them. I punched the edges of the circles with a corner punch but you can barely see that.

My florals are a mix of Manor House and vintage Prima along with a craft store stem. I surrounded it with some white Prima bling. Of course my Webster's Pages bloomers count as flowers too, right?!!

There are 2 pieces of Dusty Attic mixed in .. one as my title mat and one to frame the photo on the left. I've painted them white and then salmon using my paint dabbers. My alphas are also Webster's Pages and the butterflies are made with my Martha Stewart punches. There is hidden journaling on a tag behind my photo.

I think that's about it. I worked a 12 hour day today and my mind is turning a bit mushy LOL! I hope that you will find the time to play along with our sketch challenge this time around. We can wait to see what you do! Be sure you visit all the designers, they have outdone themselves AGAIN !

Have a scrap happy weekend!

15 comments:

  1. love the old photos! this is just gorgeous and that punch does ROCK!

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  2. Lovely layout and I must have the punch!

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  3. Simply, simply stunning page and details! I am lusting over your intricate doily background... ohh my goodness! And the papers... I just need some London Market now. Just gorgeous. The pink and green combo is one of my faves and you worked it well on here!

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  4. This looks beautiful,, I love old photos they are so precious.. the punched edge is stunning..the green rose ribbon looks great too..

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  5. Gorgeous layout Sandi! I love the pinks and greens together and you've used that trim so well. The Easter title block is really pretty too!

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  6. This is gorgeous. I love the greens, it just pops!

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  7. Beautiful punch work and the layout is really stunning.
    Lili

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  8. Sandi, this is gorgeous!!! I love that punch... I have it, but I haven't gotten to use it yet... but now I can't wait to get it out and use it!! And those flowers are so beautiful!!
    So sorry you have to work so long today!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Hugs!!

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  9. What a stunning layout! There are just so many layers of gorgeousness here I don't even know where to begin. The details are all just amazing and everything just flows so beautifully. I love the old photos, they are truly the crowning touch. Love this!

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  10. Aaaaaw Sandi, that is so cute and I love those photo's of you.. how darling! one day, someone will really appreciate you scrapping these, its really difficult to scrap ourselves :)
    Hugs
    Nanné

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  11. So beautiful Sandi...love your gorgeous details and sweet photos!And I really like that punch too. Thanks for making me feel so welcome!!

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  12. Sandi, this layout is just beautiful! Now I want that punch, too! :)

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  13. Gorgeous, sandi! Wow! I love everything about this! I love the punch you're used on the border!

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  14. This layout is FABULOUS! I love seeing pictures of you when you were younger. These photos are priceless!

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  15. No way!!! You actually throw layouts in the trash?? Unreal!! Lol.
    This is a great one!!! You have such a flair of doing vintage layouts, love it!!!

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