Thursday, March 29, 2012

So Happy Together! ~ Stuck On U Sketches "Get To Know Me" Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!!!  I hope you're enjoying the SOUS "Get To Know Me" Blog Hop so far!!!  You should have arrived here from the very talented Faith-Abigail's Blog and if you didn't, you need to go to SOUS and get all of the details and the list (in order) of the participants.. and then just follow the blog path and have fun!!!!

Here's my layout about myself... Actually this is me and my husband...
I titled it "So Happy Together" after the Beatles song with the same title...  and I think the lyrics from the song are just perfect for us...

Here is this weeks awesome sketch designed by our talented Sandi Clarkson...
Lots of possibilities here....  I hope you get to play along with us!!


Here are a few close ups....

Here are some fussy cut roses that I cut and layered over the corner of a Wooden Picture Frame, Doily, and Prima Say It In Pearls.  You can also see some of the Distressed Edges and a Frame I made using the MS Vintage Floral Border/Corner Punches.



Distressed Edges, Hidden Journaling Tag with SU Ribbon stapled to it, MS Vintage Floral Corner Punch for the circle, Part of the Doily, Wooden Scallop Frame, and MS Vintage Floral Border Frame...



Here are the lyrics of the song.., Distressed Edges, Dusty Attic Flutterbies, MS Vintage Floral Corner Punch for the circle, Part of the Doily, Wooden Scallop Frame, MS Vintage Floral Border Frame, and Prima Say It In Pearls...






10 questions about me!!!

1A) If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
I think I would be brown....
  1B) Why?
Because brown is a neutral color, it doesn't stand out, and can go with most all other colors. 


2. What would people be surprised to learn about you?
I've always had an inferiority complex/lack of self confidence....  The whole time I was growing up I've always worried about what other people thought of me...  I know this will be hard for some of you to believe,  but I'm a very shy person...  Just thinking about having to talk to a group of people literally makes me sick....

3. What 5 things are always on your crafting table?
1) ATG Tape Runner
2) Ruler
3)X-acto Knife
4) Scissors
5) Paper Cutter

4. Your go-to embellishment is ...
Prima Bling.... (Say It In Pearls/Say It In Crystals)
And/or
Martha Stewart Punches
5. What is your all-time favorite crafting tool?
My little cheap distressing tool....

6A). Tell us about your family .. first in one word.
Strong!!
6B). Then in a sentence or two.
Because of the bad economy 26 years ago, my husband and I, along with our 2 very small children left our home town.  Six months later my husband was fortunate enough to meet the man who he is currently working for.  ..   I know it was hard on our children growing up away from their grandparents and cousins, but it also provided them the chance in becoming the strong individuals they are today...  and I am so proud of both of them... But, I don't think we could have accomplished any of this without strong family values!!

7. What is your dream vacation?

Anything to do with nature...the fewer the people, the better..


8. Who is your favorite crafty company?
This week ~ Kaisercraft ....  :o)
next week ????

9. Tell us a bit about your crafty style.
Gosh, I'm not so sure  my style has a name... but if I had to name it, I would go with grungy..  I love distressed inky edges...


10. Where do you live?
I am most definitely a country girl!!!

WOW, I hope I didn't bore you!!! LOL  Some of those questions really made me stop and think about my past... 
Okay, here is the yummy prize one lucky player will win over at SOUS..  be sure and read all of the instructions here... to be eligible to win

SOUS prize


BUT,

  I'm also giving away a little prize here on my blog.
To win my prize you will need to....
1) Leave me a comment on this post...
2) Become a follower, if you aren't one already....
Easy, Peazy!!!
Here's what my lucky winner will win.....

MY PRIZE

BLING!!!  Are you surprised??!!!!  Not!!! :o)

You have until the hop ends on Sunday - April 1st at 11:59 PM EDT to leave a comment and be eligible to win this prize...  I will draw the winner Monday, and you will need to contact me by Wednesday - April 4th with your mailing address so I can have it mailed out by the end of the week... 
Good luck to you all!!!


Now, you need to hop on over to Leah Schaeffer's blog and see her amazing layout.  I know it's amazing because I've already seen it!!  :o)


Thanks so much for dropping by today..
I hope you enjoyed your time while you were here!!!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Hugs!!
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32 comments:

Lisa Norris said...

This is so pretty! I love that doily and all of the details you added! Just gorgeous! :)

Lisa
http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
lnorris21 at hotmail dot com

Lizzyc said...

HI Fern, I am a follower and have been for ages.. I love your layout, it is so pretty with the roses.. and it is so nice to learn a bit more about you!

Bellaidea said...

I like your layout a lot and I aslo lke your story!

Nanne said...

I would never have guessed that you were shy.. I think you are loud on your projects, meaning they speak on your behalf.. This is another amazing layout Fern and I too love your inky grungy layouts..
loved reading your answers and us too took our kids away from their family and raised them independently..
Hugs
Nanné

Patricia said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful work! The layout is so pretty. Thanks for the chance I am a follower!
floresfour@aol.com

EstherT said...

Hi Fern,
Your LO is beautiful - it's so easy to see how much work went into its creation. Thank you for sharing, and also for the encouragement you leave for me every time I post a project. I'm already a follower.
~ Thanks, Esther T
esthert119 at yahoo dot ca

TheTulipCollector said...

Great answers and a wonderful project!!!! Nice to meet you.

LindaV
TheTulipCollector
http://TheTulipCollector.Blogspot.com

Charlotte Brochu said...

Beautiful layout and I love the jounalling being the words to the song! Very fun getting to know more about you!

Sandi Clarkson said...

Hi Fern! I remember your saying that you are shy .. slounds like me. But one I know you .. look out heehee! amazing page and so true to your style .. which I love! On to my next stop!

silvia said...

Beautiful page!! LOVE the flowers and butterfly :)

Silvia
http://sillyscrap.blogspot.com

Joni said...

Love this layout. Celebrating 39th wedding anniversary today. Think I may do some scraplifting! Thanks for the inspiration.

Rachel said...

Love your layout. Distressed/grunge is my style for crafting although my pages end up more cutesy since they are usually of my daughter who is 4.

Andrea Amu said...

Such a lovely page! THe layering and distressing are all gorgeous!
What a lovely package of bling you are giving away... awesome!

scrappinlil said...

Fern,

I just love your layout..beatiful. I have been a follower for quite some time. I just love seeing what you craft next. I never would of thought of you as the shy type or not having the self-confidence..because your work is absolutely beautiful and you are such a talented lady. TFS

Anonymous said...

Ok...the end of the post totally has me cracking up! LOL! Thanks for the love, my friend! hehe!
We do have more then a few shy ones in our group...I guess someone has to make up for Nanne and I, oh..and Theresa! LMBO!
I think this page is WONDERFUL and throughly enjoyed reading everything! You are an incredible woman...

Love ya!

Kim said...

Fern, You are one of my favorite scrappers! I love your grungy distressed beautiful pages!!!
~Kim
follower
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com

Lolô Artesanato said...

Your page is really beautiful
I'm already a follower
xx
Leila
leilacassimira@gmail.com

**Treefrog** said...

Gorgeous Fern, Simply Gorgeous! Well for you being shy you let it ALL OUT in your layouts, lol! I would Never have thought you shy! I am SO Envious of you gals that do the Flowery, Vintage-y, Shabby layouts and make them look effortless! I just Love them! To bad we don't live closer to each other, I Know we would be great Crafty Country Friends! Now I'm off to have a little Chat with Leah, LOL! =]
((Hugs)) Theresa

Sharka said...

Romantique and victorian are my words and then ... WOW! all that bling = yay!!! TFS :)

Stine Ursin said...

This is simpelt gorgeous Fern!! Love how i have used your punches and the layers are amazing!! Loved to learn more about you!!! Hugs :)

Sandi Smith said...

So beautiful and your punchwork is amazing!Looking forward to May and getting to know this amazing team!

JenL said...

As always, your layout is beautiful!!

Tracey Gregory said...

loved the sing lyrics! humming that litte tune in my head now..lol also now a follower!

Shona said...

gorgeous layout! so so yummy and great to get to know you better!

annette said...

You may be shy in person Fern, however your LOs are very expressive,, beautiful work .. love that beatles song so perfect for a loving page ... hugz X:)

Mickey's Craft World said...

beautiful,...just beautiful.

i also like your vacation...nature and just me and hubby!

Tracey said...

Beautiful layout Fern.......it has been great getting to know you:)

Scrappin with the bug said...

Very pretty - loving all the different colors, layers and textures. Great job.
What a sweet photo of you and your hubby.

Thanks,

Terri

Anonymous said...

Beautiful layout. Love the paper and love your layering. I'm a new follower.
http://cricutmimi.blogspot.com

Debbie said...

Beautiful as always Fern!!! Love your fussy cut work and punches!

Beatriz Farquhar-Guzman said...

Fern, how fun to get to know you better, thanks for sharing! Love your work, your style and your page!

Faith Abigail Designs said...

Beautiful layout! Such gorgeous colors and textures. And I loved getting to know you a little better!

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