Friday, July 29, 2011

A challenge

Hello my friends,

I am here !! Just been really busy with DT work, that Im not able to show yet. I have however had some time to do a couple of challenges. I LOVED this sketch over at 'Once apon a ...sketch', I have also included the 'Bird is the word' criteria in my layout. The word for this challenge was 'Hope'

Heres the fabulous sketch I used from Nadia Cannizo.


And heres my layout. Hmmm, its a photo taken of me when I was about 6. OMGoodness, look at those freckles :) I remember how much I hated them as a kid. Then one day, when I was about 12, they all just dissapeared. (so happy about that he he )

And, I just cant continue without mentioning the absolutely, totally stunning flower I have used on this layout. Its from a brand new Aussie company called Manorhouse Creations. Are these the most beautiful flowers ever or what ? I got my stash from Annas craft cupboard, but Im sure they will be in your LSS very soon.




Now, I just have to share some more big news. I just got a phone call from my very excited Son, Samuel. He just today got his drivers licence :)  I think Im happy, of is that fear I feel. Anyway a huge congrats my gorgeous boy xx
Thankyou to everyone who takes the time to call in to my little blog, and a really big thankyou for all the wonderful messages you leave.

Have a wonderful weekend

19 comments:

  1. oh such a cute layout.. i remember photos like that.. heehee.. they are so cute.. lovely take on the sketch!! and i know how you feel about the kids driving.. i have 3 of mine on the road now and it is a bit scary for a while hoping they will be ok..i trust your son will be..

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  2. wow, you layouts come together so beautifully! Love it (oh, and that flower - LOL). Gorgeous.

    Oh gees, driver license hey? Hmmm, I dread the day but you know its gotts happen sometime.... hope he stays safe.

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  3. Hey Karen, this is just gorgeous. I love that sketch and you have used it beautifully.
    And kids and licences.....I am glad I am 9 years away....yep, exciting but another worry.....good luck.

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  4. hehe I was only just thinking of you earlier on and wondering how you were going.

    LOVE this layout. That flower is absolutely gorgeous!

    And congrats to your boy. Eeek I do not even want to think about the day my kids will be on the road. Thankfully it will be a while!!

    x

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  5. Gorgeous take on the sketch Karen and congrats to your young man too!

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  6. gorgeous Karen .. just gorgeous ... love the colours you have chosen .. big hugz x

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  7. Karen, you did such an amazing job! Love your take on Nadia`s sketch! Thank you so much for playing along! ~Gerry~

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  8. What a lovely and sweet layout Karen!!!

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  9. Gorgeous flower and gorgeous layout ... and yep, know all about the driving fears as well.

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  10. Werent you just precious Miss Shady!! Glad to see they are keeping you busy too and not just me lol! *hugz*

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  11. Hi Karen !
    What a great LO !
    Really beautiful...everything is beautiful !
    Hope you are ok on the other side of the world ! :o)

    hugs

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  12. Gorgeous LO Karen, love all your beautiful details!! I know just how you feel, my son has just gotten his learners and it frightens me a little to imagine him out there driving, but I think most mums feel that way!! Thanks for playing along at BITW :))

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  13. LOVE your paper choices and all your cut work, this is just a gorgeous page! I'm so glad you found time to play along with us at OUAS, your work is amazing!

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  14. Wow! What a pretty page...love how you've put this together! Tks. for playing along with us!

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  15. Totally Gorgeous Karen!! Love the fussy Cut work & that Flower is Gorgeous... I may have to invest in some of those!!!
    Congrats for your Young Man...
    Thanks for Playing @ BITW!!
    xx

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  16. Stunning layout Karen! Thanks for sharing it with us at Bird is the Word & Once Upon a Sketch. Congrats to your boy for his licence too...my daughter needs to do hers soon & I'm more nervous than she is!

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  17. Congrats to your son!!! This is a gorgeous page - thanks for playing along at Bird Is The Word :-) ... have a great week!!

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  18. WOW I just adore this layout Karen!!! The photos are so precious of you and man that flower is amazing!! Congrats to your son too...a terrific achievement :))xx

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  19. Wow, how cute are you! Love this layout, the flowers, photos, everything. Congrats to you son!
    About those freckles, I always wished I had some. My DD hates her curly hair, but I sure hope it won't dissapear like your freckles did.

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