Friday, September 17, 2010

Spring fever ~ Colten ~ Stuck On U Sketches


Happy Friday everyone!!!  I'm soooo excited because this is my first post as one of the new designers over at Stuck On U Sketches!!!  And boy do they know how to start us off right..   Why? you ask.. because our first sketch is a beautiful 2 pager ~ from Sketchy Thursdays,
 and ~ just look at the photos you can use on this one.....  So for all of you who love to do 2 pagers and to use multiple photos this one's for you!!!  And for those of you who are a little hesitant, remember, you have 2 weeks to play, and that's plenty of time to make something wonderful...  Please dont' forget to upload all of your fabulous creations so we can all see them!!! 

Here's my take on this week's sketch.. 
The photo's are of my little GS Colten and his daddy, and was taken March 28, 2010...  It seemed like this year stayed a little cooler than usual around springtime, and the grand kids were sooo wanting to play in their fort/sandbox/boat that their grandpa had built them...  This was really the first time this year that their mommy would let them go outside and play for any length of time...   Colten was having a blast!! His daddy would put him up on the slide and then let him slide down ~ and he would just laugh and laugh!!  While I was putting this layout together I kept trying to wipe the sand off of Colten's hood.....lol  You can see why below....

Okay moving on... Here are a few close ups ~ actually, here are the two pages individually...
This is the left side...


Here's the right side... 
As you can see I did a lot of distressing on these two pages..  To me it just makes this one more boyish!!  The chipboard flourish on the bottom left and top right is from Dusty Attic...  I don't think I have a close up of it...

 
Here's a close up of the cute sun I cut out with the Silhouette SD... I think it's soo cute...  And of course here's a close up of Colten, and he's also toooo cute.....  There is one of my crumpled prima flowers, and you can also see the fun paper I got in my Swirlydoos kit this month... It's got butterflies, cocoons and worms all over it, and it worked out perfectly for this "little guy" page!!


I used the Silhouette SD to cut the word Spring out..  Here is a close up of more of my distressing...


This tree is from Webster's Pages and I inked it with SU Always Artichoke Ink.. You can also see one of the K&Company Butterflies here...


And finally this is a fun sticker I found and just look at the colors ~ they are perfect for this layout...  And another K&Company Butterfly..  I think I used 4 total...

Here are a few other challenges that this will qualify for:
A Spoon Full of Sugar ~ Fall Colors
Alphabet Challenge ~ U for Unused stash ~ I have had this graphic 45 paper for quite a while but just couldn't find the right photos to go with it...  I always buy 2 pieces of paper when I buy just in case I want to use the other side on the same layout... Good thing I did, it turned out perfect for this 2 pager..  The sticker (100% Boy) is also very old....

Here is my scrappy list!
Graphic 45 ~ Domestic Goddess Collection ~ Tea Time
Graphic 45 ~ Renaissance Faire Collection ~ Tudor Rose
SU Really Rust
SU Haiku Designer Series Paper7 gypsies paper (butterflies with cocoons and worms..) ~ from this months swirlydoos kit..
SU So Saffron ~ sun  ~ cut with
Silhouette SD and
sponged with SU So Saffron ink
Webster's Pages ~ Nature's Storybook ~ tree inked with
SU Always Artichoke ink
SU Basic Black CS ~ Spring which was also cut with
Silhouette SD
MS Garden Trellis Punch
K & Company SW Nature Insect - Butterflies
Creative Imaginations ~ Boy (sticker)
Dusty Attic ~ Tribal Border - cut in half
Deja Views ~ Alphabet Stickers
Prima Flowers
Tim Holtz Distress Ink ~ Tea Die and Weathered Wood
Thanks for dropping by and please check out the fabulous layouts from the other girls..  I guarantee you won't be disappointed..  We would also love for you to play along...  Remember you have 2 weeks to play and if you do, please upload it so we all can see....
I will be back later today to check out their fabulous layouts...  I am spending the day at the Creative Scrapbook Convention in San Marcos today!!   I'm taking 3 classes and then plan on doing a little shopping, yeah right, who am I kidding.... A LOT of shopping!!!  :o)
Stop by anytime I love to hear from you...
Hugs!!! 
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20 comments:

Ness said...

Wow Fern, I love what you have done with the sketch, fantastic papers, colour combo and terrific photos. Love it. Ness xx

Tammy E. said...

Oh my, I am loving this sketch, and your layout is absolutely, downright adorable! Awesome!

annette said...

WoWee Fern!!!!!! this is absoluetly gorgeous !!!!
love it !!!! Hugz x:)

Anonymous said...

Ok kinda off topic..I saw that the Silouette is Mac compatible? humm. LOL!

Love this page and the cool pp's you chose and the fun fun photos..gotta love a trip to the park!

I take a billion photos so I was a fan of this sketch (even added more pix then it called for!)

Glad you are joining us!!!!!!

Unknown said...

This has got to be one of the best scrap page(s) I've seen in a while! I have two grandsons and it's still hard for me to do the more masculine layouts and still keep them so pretty... you did it perfectly here! We're looking for talented papercrafters like you to join us by entering exciting challenges at Papercraft Star. All the challenges are posted way in advance to give everyone a chance to get their project ready. The public and participants can vote for their favorite projects (that win People's Choice Awards) and we also feature fantastic give-aways from our sponsors. We hope you'll come over and join us today at http://www.papercraftstar.blogspot.com We're right in the middle of a $25.00 gift certificate give away just for becoming a follower!

Barb Craft said...

Wow Fern!! How adorable is Colten?!! I love your paper with the worms... so perfect!! You rocked the sketch and did an amazing job for your debut layout!! I can't wait to see more from you!!
Barb :)

Dawnll said...

Wow is right, you just outdid yourself on this one. Great first sketch, love all the extra details. Congrats on this great team.

Sandi Clarkson said...

Amazing job on this one, Fern .. and look at that supply list . woohoo! Hope you are having a fun day and buy lots of good things for us to drool over!

Pat said...

Fern he is such a little cutie!! Beautiful 2 pager.

Debbie said...

This is so cute Fern! Great paper choices and adorable pictures! I always find two pagers hard.
Have fun at the convention!

Beth aka BR-T said...

Fern this is stupendous thanks for all the additional shots for detailed viewing. I am giving away some candy sponsored by Torendi. It's a surprise as to what it is but I am sure it will be loads of fun! Stop by and see! Beth aka BR-T

Beatriz Farquhar-Guzman said...

Fern, this layout is awesome! That sun is just too cute. Love your take of the sketch too.

Becky B. said...

This is GORGEOUS! I LOVE all of the layers!!

Unknown said...

This is too darn Cute! Love your paper choice and Love your sun. Great job!

Unknown said...

OMG, look at this stunner! I have so missed getting my dialy dose of your inspiration! I feel so out of the loop. I'm so glad I got here today to see your debut 2 pager! Just wonderful. I love seeing all the deets in the closeups, love, love, love the tree! I really miss being here, girlie!
Blessings,
Kim xXx

Stine Ursin said...

He is so cute! The colors of these pages are gorgeous and you embelish your pages so well! Beautiful :)

Cheryl Joshua said...

Hi Fern,we are still waiting for your address so we can send you your prize,for the winning entry at Creatalicious!! Please email us at creataliciouschallenges@gmail.com
Thanks

Jennifer said...

What a GREAT 2 page layout!! Your pages are always filled with so many great details!! Cute pics of your GS!! (=

Lesley said...

Beautiful DLO! Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet Challenge xx

scrappinlil said...

Fern, I love this layout , the colors, the pics, everything...very cute. TFS

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