Wednesday, January 14, 2015

It took 70 years to get this awesome

Today I'm sharing a layout that I just completed celebrating my father's 70th birthday. Although I'm not thrilled with the final page, I keep reminding myself that it's better to have finished pages than perfect pages. LOL.


I used a piece of green cardstock for the background but added watery paint to create a watercolour effect. I also used paint (Tim Holtz Wild honey) to edge all the papers and drag across the background for more texture. The rub-ons and pattered papers are all scraps from Basic Grey Lime Rickey.

I found inspiration in many places:





  • CSI provided the colour scheme and prompts 
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13 comments:

  1. LisaJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    Wow, great job with the sketch, I love how you did your background and your title is wonderful! Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!

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  2. KerryJanuary 15, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    Oh it's a lovely, fun page and I love the age quote! Thanks for sharing your Birthday layout with us at Sketch N Scrap. xx

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  3. KellyJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    I think it is beautiful and love the colors! Thanks for playing along with us at Sketch N Scrap! :)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 16, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Great layout! I love the colors! Great job! Thanks for joining us at SNS!

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  5. Susan RenshawJanuary 17, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    Great background - I am sure you enjoyed doing that! Thanks for joining us at Sketch~N~Scrap!

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  6. Chelle (PhotoArt/MaybeCreative)January 17, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Love how you combined the two challenges.Great job with the sketch. Thanks for joining us at Sketch n Scrap.

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  7. MJanuary 17, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Love your take on the sketch!!! LOVE your title too!!!Thanks for joining us at Sketch N Scrap! :)

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  8. LydiaJanuary 21, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    I love your use of the sketch. I like the watercolor technique you used on the page. It really tied the paper and photos together.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 21, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    What a cute layout! And adorable title! Great job! Thanks for playing along with Sketch N Scrap!

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  10. Marie-Christine Denis Mixed MédiaJanuary 22, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful layout!!! Thanks to joining us at Sketch N Scrap!!!!

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  11. SuraJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    What a beautiful layout! Thank you for joining us at Sketch N Scrap!
    Surama

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  12. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    So fun, and great pics! Thank you for joining us over at Sketch N Scrap!

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  13. Wendy February 1, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Great memory to capture! This is a great page! Thank you for sharing your story! I am glad you joined us this month at Sketch N Scrap!

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