Saturday, October 06, 2012

New sketch and great competition at The Scrapbook Store

Have you seen the great new Sketch Challenge at The Scrapbook Store? Nadia designs the most beautiful sketches and this one is no exception. Here is October's sketch.
Here is my example using the lovely Authentique 'Peaceful' collection.  The pic is of my DD while horse riding during our holiday in 2011.
 A close up of the gorgeous Prima vine.  I've added a few extra flowers to make it a bit fuller.
The paddock fence is from Dusty Attic.  I've covered it in chocolate brown paint and just lightly touched it here and there with a bit of cream paint.  The cute little birdie is from one of the patterned papers from this collection.
A close up of the title.  I've run out of the letter 'e' so just cut around the 'shell' of one of the e's and used that instead. :)
I hope to see your take on this fabulous sketch in the Gallery soon.  There's a $40 store voucher with free postage up for grabs and the winner gets determined by random draw, which means... anyone can win!  BUT you've got be in it to win it! :)

In addition to the Sketch Challenge, there is also a fantastic competition that runs for the month of October at The Scrapbook Store.  Here are the details which you can also find here.
 
"There are 3 fabulous Kaisercraft Collections up for grabs so we are having a Grab Our Blinkie competition for the month of October to spread the word about The Scrapbook Store. The packs are full ranges including stamps, stickers, specialty papers, rubons and more! Valued at approximatel $40 each plus free postage.
Here is what you need to do. If you have a blog make sure you have posted on your blog our blinkie below and link it back to our store. If you post the details of our competition on your blog you will receive a second chance to win! Then send an e-mail with a link to your blog to let us know you have entered – suzanne@thescrapbookstore.com.au
Don’t have a blog? That’s not a problem – just post details of our competition on your Facebook Page then let us know you have done it!
Entries close midnight 31st October 2012 and a record of entries will be kept on our blog. Good luck!"

I'm sure you will agree that it must be one of the easiest competitions ever!!
 
That's all for today.  Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for all the beautiful comments you leave behind.  I appreciate it so much.
Have a wonderful weekend!
M xox

21 comments:

Kerryn said...

Ahhhh you've got a horse lover too. Gorgeous page Marelize :).

Lauren T said...

The greens and browns in this LO look beautiful!

Sandie said...

Gorgeous layout Marelize...

Paula said...

Gorgeous layout Marelize!

Lisa Amiet said...

Oh! I loooove the natural feel of this layout. Beautiful xoxo

Adriana B said...

stunning layout, love the photo too :)

sarah martin said...

Love this layout Marelize. Great take on the sketch, love that photo and the beautiful vine x

Jennifer Shaw said...

Oh such an amazing LO!! So feminine and striking! That photo is great! Thanks for passing on the sketch. Nadia does create lovely sketches. :)

Sabrina Scrapbook said...

Such a beautiful page, Marelize! So lovely too! :)

Leonie said...

Beautiful layout Marelize, that vine is just gorgeous!

Charlotte said...

The layout is so beautiful. Love the prima vine, the fence and the colors are so great together. :)

Heather McMahon said...

This is gorgeous Marelize! I love the little bird on the fence and that beautiful trim.

Jasmine S said...

Beautiful work with the sketch and fab use of colours with the photo. Love it.

Kim said...

Im lovin what you have done with that fence and that cluster of flowers is divine!

Melinda Spinks said...

Marelize, I can relate to the having a daughter who loves horses... just wish someone would bring out paper with ponies all over it. :)
Your layout is so wonderful with it's natural colours and touches of grunge in the fence and the chicken wire!

Judith said...

I love your layout. Love the colours.

Chantelle said...

Gorgeous Marelize - the vine adds a beautiful touch - you worked the sketch well - love it ♥

Clare said...

Wow what an adorable layout Marelize. That Prima vine is very lush!!!. Love the grungy fence and the chicken wire. Hugs Clare xxx

Tracey said...

Fabulous layout....wonderful layout!

Al Hannah said...

Great layout Marelize ... love the large circle and how you have used the chicken wire mask! That fence is adorable with the little bird :)

Ella Swan said...

Lovely layout! Delicious vine!! And love what you did with the DA - looks fab!! I posted the blinkie & e mailed Suzanne!!