Monday, May 16, 2011

Tranquillity

Well, I thought I couldn't let the Monday go past without doing a post.  Lol! I haven't actually scrapped much at all during the last week (to my frustration) but I still had this layout lying on my desk since last week. :)
I did this one for the  Kraft It Up challenge this month. The challenge is to use no pattern paper and obviously a kraft background. I've decided to go with this photo that my DH snapped of me in December. I was sitting on this tiny little chair in the garden on my brother's farm. I grew up on that farm and I just love it there.  Living so close to nature really agrees with me.  :)
I've used a combonation of 2 different Crafter's Workshop templates to create the branches, birdies and birdcage at the top of the page. The border sticker at the bottom is from Pink Paislee and the birdbath is Dusty Attic. All the products are available from Handmade by Suzanne.  The tree and the grass were cut on my Silhouette machine. :)
That's all for today. I'm hoping to get some more layouts completed soon. If I can just get rid of this tired feeling. *yawn*
Have a wonderful week everyone!  Thanks for dropping by and for all the love you leave behind. I really enjoy reading your lovely comments.
Until next time!
M xox

17 comments:

Alanna said...

Wow - it's gorgeous! All with no PP - brilliant!

sarah martin said...

Gorgeous layout Marelize. The garden scene you have created is beautiful. Love how you you've those templates

Rachael Funnell said...

FAN FAB U LAS!! This LO is Awesome Marlize, Love what you have done here!!! I may have to go & get me some of the crafters workshop templates... Enjoy your week!!
XXX

Kim said...

OOOOOOOOO how gorgeous is that misting Marelize, just so simple but so effective!

Mel said...

Oh wow Marelize, that crafters workshop template is fantastic and what a stunning photo of you. You are so beautiful, you are a stunning scrapper. I had Nate this last week fall and crack his tooth, so much stress, but I guess you have been through this type of stress in the younger years. Now he has to have an operation to get the roots out. Oh this I know is just something I have to go through as a mum, but it breaks my heart. Melx

sandi said...

What a lovely lo. I really like the look of those doilies and that stencil looks so nice and tranquil!

Judith said...

Beautiful page Marelize. Love your stenciling.

Ella Swan said...

Tranquility indeed Marelize - so gentle in every way - just beautiful...

Kerryn said...

So delicate and pretty. Love how you've used the doilies!

Fiona said...

Just gorgeous, love the top branch. You look so relaxed and serene in the photo. Beautiful.
Fiona
x

Leanne said...

Gorgeous! I love the placement of the doilies and the combined templates look fabulous :)

Lisa Amiet said...

This is gorgeous! Love your misting and the scene you have set. Fab pic too xoxo

Jules said...

wow marelize... i recognised those templates straight away! what a fantastic page... so well put together... x

Jennifer Shaw said...

What a fun challenge and you definitely nailed it!! Love the mix of kraft with the softness of the doilies! The branches and flowers are so delicate Sweet photo and nature makes me happy too. ;)

Belinda said...

This is SO beautiful Marelize. I love that branch with the little birds and the birdcage.

Cathy said...

Beautiful LO Marelize.. love the masking and all your pretty details!! Thanks for joining in at KIU :))

Lynette Jacobs said...

Stunning, stunning layout...and all done without a scrap of printed paper...that is an achievement and proof of your incredible talent.