Friday, October 12, 2012

Special Times

Hi everyone! It's turning into summer here in Perth.  Yesterday we had a 30 degree day!  Not sure I'm quite ready for the really hot weather though.  It does mean that I stay indoors more to avoid the heat, which generally makes for more scrappy time. :) 
So, I've decided to play along with Sketch #10 at Scrap Africa this month.
Here is my take on the sketch using my October DT kit from The Scrapbook Store.  I loved the original 'For the Record' collection from Echo Park, so when I saw them bringing out a 'For The Record 2' range, I was very excited. Everything used on this layout is from the 'Documented' collection with the exception of the lace trims from Kaisercraft, the paper flowers, ribbon and the paper doilies. It's not my usual colour palette, but I think I like it. :) The pic is of my two kids with my parents when they were visiting earlier this year. I have some hidden journalling on the tag sticking out just above the photo.
A layered chipboard piece from this collection and some gorgeous TSS Mulberry paper roses.
 A little close up of the title using alphas from the sticker sheet.
I've used the Martha Stewart Monarch medium butterfly punch and some pearls to create the butterflies. :)
That's all I have to share today.  Thank you so much for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Until next time.
M xx

20 comments:

Judith said...

Lovely layout Marelize. I'm itching to use this collection it's sitting on my desk right now but haven't found the right photo/s yet.

Kim said...

blue and lime..perfect colour combo, love the clean crisp feel to it!

Jasmine S said...

Great sketch to work with and very open for your own interpretation. You have used it beautifully and the blue and yellow looks so lovely. And the butterflies are a perfect touch.

Adriana B said...

love the blue and yellow :)

Sandie said...

Beautiful, the blue and yellow looks wonderful together... really like the half doily's and how you added a button at the end of the lace!

Chantelle said...

beautiful Marelize - very classic and love the blue and yellow together :)

Clare said...

I am so sorry my lovely friend that I have not been by in ages. Just wanted to let you know that I will be back over the weekend to look at your posts and gorgeous creations and have a catch up. Such a beautiful layout. The paper's you have used are one of my fave's, especially the blue polka dot. Such a precious photo Marelize. Well as your weather in OZ is getting hotter the UK is getting colder!!!!. Big hugs hun and sorry again for my absence. Love Clare xxx

Leonie said...

Hi Marelize, Lovely page you've done. The blue/yellow looks great together!

Kerryn said...

I love the blue and yellow combination. Gorgeous page!

Unknown said...

Love this page so much Marelize. The colours are amazing.

Lynette Jacobs said...

Your take on Evgenia's sketch is so beautiful Marelize. Love your colour choices.

Will you please let me know what your e-mail address is so that I can invite you to my private blog?

Unknown said...

So pretty and the colors are so fresh looking! Love the little butterflies!!

Denise van Deventer said...

Marelize, this layout is so fresh and sunny! Love the colours you used and the great photo too! A super, special layout! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap Africa!

Denise van Deventer said...

Hi again Marelize....thanks for your kind words on my blog too..I really appreciate it and appreciate your visiting! ;-)

Tracey said...

This colour combo is so pretty! Love the mix of pattern papers and gorgeous lace and doilies:) Enjoy your week!

Jennifer Shaw said...

A beautiful LO with an amazing colour combination. So striking!

Patricia said...

I just love your photo Marileze...Also love the colour combination and the clean lines of your work! So glad you joined our challenge at Scrap Africa!

Monique said...

Beautiful layout Marelize, the colours are so soft and pretty.

Heather McMahon said...

This is gorgeous Marelize. Love the colours and what a lovely family pic.

Ella Swan said...

Very pretty Marelize and I love the colour scheme!!