Saturday, April 09, 2011

Imagine...

Hi there scrappy friends! Hope you are all having a fantastic weekend! We are having a relatively quiet one. DH and I are just about to go out for dinner to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary. Our actual anniversary was on Thursday but DH had a meeting until 7.30, so we decided to celebrate on the weekend. :)
 Just got this layout to share quickly. I used my Handmade by Suzanne Dt kit. I first thought that I would find these papers hard to work with, but the more I get into it, the more I love it!  This layout is for a challenge over at  'Bird is the Word'. The challenge was to use the word 'Imagine' on your layout!!  I am planning on doing the next challenge too, using the word 'Magic'.
I've used Bo Bunny 'Gabrielle' pattern papers, stickers and jewels. The bird cage is from Kaisercraft and the chipboard branches, bird, butterfly and flowers are 'Collections' (I think). Most the flowers are Prima and the the blue trim is from Websters. All the product used are available from Handmade by Suzanne.
The pic is of my DD and was originally taken against a brick wall. I decided to cut away the wall and to create my own scene to make it a bit more interesting. :)
I've used my Martha Stewart Vine Trim deep edger punch and the Frond punch to greate all the blue and pinkish leaves.
My cluster of mainly Prima flowers and that gorgeous Webster's trim.
Another close up of some chippy flowers and Kaisercraft pearl flourish.
That's all for today! Got to run! Hope to be back soon to share some more scrappy goodness! Have a fantastic weekend!
M xox

19 comments:

Moonie said...

Wow M... this is stunning.. I have these branches.. had them forever and I have just bought Tim Holts sizzix birdcage.. it looks gorgeous what you have done.. love your style.x

Mandy said...

this is beautiful...i love what you did with the photo...enjoy tonight...xxx

Clare said...

Such a beautiful layout hun. Such lovely soft colours. Congratulations on your Anniversary Marelize. Have a wonderful evening. Big hugs Clare xxx

Nadia Cannizzo said...

Hi Marelize!! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY anniversary ...I hope many many more years of happiness for you and hubby and the family! This is such a stunning layout. I LOVE what you have done here with the 'brick' pattern. The punched out leaves are just wonderful. Love it! Thanks so much for playing along at Bird Is The Word. :o) Nadia,

Jennifer Shaw said...

Happy Anniversary!! This LO is stunning!! Love this paper line! The re-creation of the brick wall is amazing and I am loving that birdcage! This is so soft and delicate! Wonderful!! :)

Judith said...

Love this layout,so different from your normal style but still very elegant. Happy anniversary.

Rachael Funnell said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you & hubby for thursday!!
Gorgeous LO Marelize! Those leaves look Fantastic, Love that Webster Ribbon! must try & get me some of that... LOL!
You work well with Bo Bunny- Gabrielle range..
XXX

Lou said...

Totally gorgeous LO and fabulous sentiment expressed with Imagine! Love it!
Lou xx

Tracey said...

Beautiful.....I love the soft colours. Your daugther has really become a part of the scene you have created! Love it!

Kim said...

I totally love how you have cut around the photo! its fabbo and yourtitle placement rocks as well!

Heather Jacob said...

wow this is a WOWZER !!!! very inspiring and unique .....love the softness of the colours and the mystical feel to the page .... beautiful .... hugz x
pleased you liked my page for KIU ..you know what??? I nearly didn't post it as I had so much trouble pulling it together that I was totally sick of the LO by the time I completed it... LOL

SkrapPrincess said...

Beautiful! Happy wedding anniversary, have a great week!

Jasmine S said...

First of all, Happy Anniversary.
And this LO is so beautiful. I love the effect of it and the colors are just gorgeous.

Cathy said...

WOW Marelize stunning LO.. love the silhouette photo and all the gorgeous detail!! I just love that Bo Bunny range and you've used it beautifully! Have a fab day :)

Kerryn said...

Belated congratulations on your anniversary :). I hope you enjoyed your dinner out together.

LOVE this layout!!! Such gorgeous colours and I love how you used the photo!

Leonie said...

Gorgeous LO Marelize!! hope you had a nice evening celebrating your anniversary!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful LO. Gorgeous colors and great idea with the photo :)

Trudi Harrison said...

Also belated congratulations for your anniversary!! DH and I recently celebrated ours though we haven't quite clocked up as many years as you have :)

Gosh Marelize this is such a fabulous page, so many beautiful details. Absolutely love the silhouette photo

Ella Swan said...

Hi Marelize! Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog :) I have joined you as a follower because your work is very inspirational & I can't wait to see more of it. COngratulations for your place at Once Upon a Sketch - I loved this entry - so delicate & unusual - it really was a stand-out stunner!!