Saturday, March 09, 2013

Paper Stories, K IT UP and feeling sketchy

Hi.. I hope you are having an enjoyable day.. It is Saturday here and I am putting up some challenges I have created during the week..  I am very lucky to have a scrap desk that I can leave and come back to, so when I have had a few minutes I go and create...

The sketch for PAPER STORIES intrigued me this month.. The thought of cutting your photo into 3 challenged me.. So as I was searching for a good photo to use I came across this one of my DD sitting on the beach looking out to sea.. I cut it into 3 and layered the middle section up on corrugated card for a bit of dimension.. 
The sketch.


and my layout... aptly titled... Bliss..

 and a closer view of my photo..




The challenge for KRAFT IT UP for March is a sketch.. and being the sketch maniac that I am I was challenged to create... using this sketch..


Now I have a lot to learn about back ground stuff but I admit I had fun doing this layout.. and that is what it is all about anyways!!

Cherish Yesterday....

and some closer views.. I have used texture paste,  paint and a mask as well as hessian fibres and stamps and a few beads and some washi!!

and the card I created for FEELING SKETCHY is a birthday card for a male.. I don't do many of those..
the sketch..











and my card.


Well thanks for getting through this post! Thanks for coming by,  thanks for the lovely comments you leave me.. and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!


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39 comments:

  1. amanda73March 9, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    WOW lizzy...both layouts are absolutely stunning and the card is great...love all these

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  2. SandraMarch 9, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Lizzy you did an amazing job for Paper Stories and that was a great photo for a chop and I love the fact you gave it some dimension. Your other layout and card are just as impressive, you've been one busy lady.

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  3. GranmargaretMarch 9, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Lovely cards Lizzy. Great male card. Thank you for playing with us on Feeling Sketchy

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  4. Adriana BMarch 9, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    wow two fabulous sketches and your take on them both so gorgeous, love the 1st one with cutting the photos in threes , have great weekend :)

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  5. DebMarch 9, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    These are all fantastic. Perfect photo to divide into 3....I love how you have raised the mid section too. Love,love,love your take on the KIU sketch....just gorgeous and that is such a great male card.

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  6. Belinda ScottMarch 9, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    Stunning layouts and card. Really like the idea of cutting the photo into 3, but don't think I will ever be brave enough to do it. Love the background of the 2nd, did a fab job and the card is stunning :)

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  7. Lynette JacobsMarch 9, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    You have been a busy Lizzy :-) I have never cut up a photo and your layout is awesome...something new to try? It is wonderful to see how you attempt new techniques with the second layout that is so full of layers.

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  8. Gwen WruckMarch 9, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Busy, busy, busy..... Love each of these, the paint on the 2nd is fab and I love the design in the first, super fab!

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  9. Lizzy HillMarch 9, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    My gosh, you're on FIRE!!!! LOVE your playing with mixed media...& what THE best photo to cut up...I'm a bit wary of doing this!! And the card is cute as......good on you getting so much done:):):)

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  10. UnknownMarch 9, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Wauw both page are so cool love the first one but that easy with yummie beachpicture..great work with the sketches to...
    have a lovely weekend Byeeeee,Lean

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  11. Carole WrightMarch 10, 2013 at 3:25 AM

    wow both pages are amazing, I especially love the beach one, just beaut!! x

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  12. Keren TamirMarch 10, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Wow Lizzy you've been busy and you've created some fantastic LOs and a beautiful card!!!

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  13. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Your photo cut in 3 is a success!!, love the dripping paint in LO2, and the robot is so fun in your card!
    Have a scrappy weekend, xo Evie.

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  14. Shaunagh @ Home and HobbiesMarch 10, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    That card is a fab take on the sketch, would be a great card for anyone, male or female ;-)
    Thanks for joining in this week at Feeling Sketchy.

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  15. Di GarlingMarch 10, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Hi Lizzy! Today I wanted to pass on the Liebster Award to you and your blog. You are an amazing talent and completely deserve this small appreciation. Please see my blog post for the details. Cheers Di xo
    PS. Great post here, love them all. xo

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  16. LeonieMarch 10, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Hi Lizzy, thanks so much for visiting my blog and for you kind comments.
    Fabulous layouts you have here, really love your take on the Kraft it sketch.
    Cheers. :)

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  17. Gayle PriceMarch 10, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Wow Lizzy, you have been busy. Love the first page, so many little details to look at and those colours, grey, dusky pink and soft blue, just beautiful. Glad to see you getting "messy" too. Your page looks fantastic with all the "arty" splotches and dribbles. xx

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  18. TraceyMarch 10, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Two stunning layouts Lizzy....so hard to choose a favourite! Wow, all the detail is just fabulous, works of art I think!!You have been busy:)) I feeling a lot better today.....thankyou.

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  19. ChantalleMarch 10, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Love how you've used the wood frames on your layout - perfect take on the KIU sketch! Thanks for sharing x

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  20. amanda hallMarch 10, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    wow you have been busy! Loving both your interpretations on the sketches. Thanks for playing along with KIU

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  21. sannalippertMarch 11, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    these are both just gorgeous! glad you played along with us at KIU!

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  22. KimMarch 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    holey moley that second layout is incredible, I am lovin that paint technique!

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  23. Heather JacobMarch 11, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    oh Lizzy, oozing with divine gorgeousness here, sigh and drool .... magnificent art my friend xoxo

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  24. Julene MatthewsMarch 11, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Your card looks awesome Lizzy.Thanks for joining us at Feeling Sketchy

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  25. NaomiMarch 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    I love your card Lizzy a great card for the males amongst us :)
    Thanks for joining us @ Feeling Sketchy.

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  26. ddazzled71March 11, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    You have every reason to be a sketch maniac Lizzy, 1. They are wonderful sketches and 2. Because you interpret them so beautifully! I am loving the photo you chose to cut into 3 and colors of your first layout and the cute frames you have chosen for your photos and paint drips on the second layout. xx

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  27. Karen ShadyMarch 11, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    wow... these are all stunning creations... love all the mixed media on the layouts,, love the card too xx

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  28. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Wow, all such STUNNING works- but I must say, that first one is a new fave for me!! Gorgeous, gorgeous! Your layering is just awesome!!!

    xErin

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  29. JulieMarch 11, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    These are all great Lizzy.

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  30. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Hello Lizzy....! Nice to meet and follow you. Your pages are great...all the delicious layering of colours and textures! Great stuff.
    Hope you'll stop by and visit with me too sometime.


    ciao bella
    Creative Carmelina

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  31. Riikka KovasinMarch 13, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Wonderful layouts! Love your use of color and fuzzy cutting! Thank you for playing with us at PaperStories!

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  32. zenevakMarch 13, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    WOW-gorgeous layouts! You've been busy! The colours are great and you've worked the sketches so well! Thankyou for joining us at Paper Stories!

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  33. SandieMarch 16, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    wow, both are just amazing.... I adore the pink/grey/blue layout, with those beautiful flowers. The frames and torn paper edges, mix so wonderfully with the drip marks... love, love, love them both.

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  34. PaulaMarch 17, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Love both your takes on each sketch! Love your colours & those paint drips on the one for KIU...thanks for playing along over @ KIU :)

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  35. Georgia HealdMarch 18, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Stunning work Lizzy, just love your layering and great mixed media touches! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Paper Stories :)

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  36. raquelMarch 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Wow, the detail in your KIU sketch is amazing, thanks for joining in :)

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  37. DotMarch 27, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    Amazing layouts Lizzy, both are absolutely stunning!!!

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  38. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Super stunning layouts Lizzy! Love all your gorgeous special details! Thanks so much for playing along at Paper Stories :)x

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  39. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Wow Lizzy these are all super! I always love visiting your blog and seeing what you've been up to. Really enjoying seeing you get into the mixed media look - awesome stuff!

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