Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Days gone by

Hi everybody! Just a quick post to share some scrappy stuff. Truth is, this layout has been lying on my table for about 10 days now, waiting for the finishing touches... *blush*... I've used Echo Park 'For the Record' pattern papers and stickers, Dusty Attic 'Chicken Wire' and 'Bird bath' chipboard, Kaisercraft pearl flourish, Gllimmer Mist and some brand new Prima flowers. You can find all these products here. The pic is of my dad's cousin's two children back in 1963. Love all the old photos at the moment A close up of my little cluster. Just look at those gorgeous new Prima flowers. :) And I've made this card for my son's 18th birthday last Saturday. It was a very quick card and bit more grungy than my normal style, but he loved it! Used Cosmo Cricket 'Circa 1934', some twine and a bottle cap. All available form Handmade by Suzanne.

That's all for today! Thanks for visiting. I hope you are having a great week. Until next time. :)

M xxx

21 comments:

Jasmine S said...

Wow, I just love the vintageness of this LO. What a sweet pic and just love the details like the wire and the bird bath. Gorgeous work and that card looks awesome too.

Rachael Funnell said...

What a Precious Photo & with the misting & the Chicken wire & all the other gorgeous Details.. This LO is FAN FAB U LAS Marelize!!! Love that card too!!
XXX

Mandy said...

vintage but modern...i love it...and that card is so cute...ny son is 18 next month...take care...xxx

Cathy said...

WOW just love your LO Marelize.. loving all the chippie details... gorgeous and your card is beautiful!! :)

Fiona said...

Oh my your layout is absolutely stunning!! Gorgeous work. Love the grungy card too.
Fiona
x

Leonie said...

oh your LO looks great Marelize, love that paper range, waiting on a delivery of that ;)
Great boy card too. x

Kim said...

soooo glad you finished it beacuse it is a whole lotta eye candy!!! just gorgeous!!

Danielle Sheehan said...

It's gorgeous, sorry havent been around much lately.

Jennifer Shaw said...

What a stunning LO!! The new Echo Park is perfect for old photos! Can't wait to get my hands on some! The chicken wire is amazing! Great card and Happy B-D to your DS! :) I just picked up some of those bottle caps at my LSS last weekend and am loving them!!! Not too high and lumpy either. :)

Nerrida said...

I love what you've done with this LO Marelize - I love the misting, the chipboard and the flowers (they are very bulky aren't they - LOL. You are also clever at male cards - I 'm hopeless at them. Oh and your sketch LO at HBS is stunning too. You do black really well!

Belinda said...

So beautiful Marelize. Love that old photo and your card is so good!! B-)

sarah martin said...

Gorgeous Marelize!
I am in love with that card! The misting and the stitching. Layout looks awesome too- gorgeous photo and love how you used the chicken wire chippy.

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Stunning layout and card! You did really well with that style - fab work!

Unknown said...

Oh you are not alone in having layouts sitting for any great length of time! But I am glad you finished it cause it is STUNNING!! Love the chippie and the card is super! :))xx

Melinda Spinks said...

Love the layout, and the old photo is just so beautiful. My goodness you've used so many products and all of them blend perfectly. Love it! :)

Liz Weber said...

Hi Marelize, your layout is amazing, wow how you have made all the elements work together, the flowers, the bling, the bird bath, the chicken wire chipboard, just inspiring! Have a very wonderful weekend!

Lou said...

Hi Marlize I absolutely love your style and your blog!! Your work is stunning!! Cant wait to see what you create for Once Upon A Sketch!
Lou xx

Tracey said...

I really love the vintage feel of your layout, or the little details are just perfect.

Heather Jacob said...

omg !!! absolutely outstanding work here .... love it all ...the card is awesome and the layout is magical and just perfect ... hugz x

Wendy said...

Fantastic LO and card! love both these paper ranges (lots) especially that 'stamp'! Love the old photos and that card rocks! love the 'grungyness' (ok I know thats not a word but you know what I mean!!) Enjoy your week! x

Clare said...

Another stunning layout and awesome card!!!. Love the vintage feel of the layout from the photo to the wonderful materials you have used (loving the chicken wire and tape measure) and what a great card, i love the shimmer mists you have used and the random sewing effects. I have just ordered some bottle tops from Margi and looking at yours i cannot wait to start using them!!!. Big hugs to you darl, love Clare xxx