Life's Trivialities

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I have had these pictures sitting on my desk for quite some time now... They had been trimmed down to their 3x3 square size for another Sketch Support layout and I got waylaid by something better suited to the sketch at the time. Or, perhaps the pictures knew that a more suitable sketch would come along for them... However you want to look at it, they look great on this sketch. This week's single page sketch at Sketch Support was made for these pictures! Be sure to check out the Sketch Support blog for the download.

I love that wood veneer that mimics my Dad pointing to the fish in the water that he wanted Mia to throw her fish food to. She, however thought it better to slowly divy up the wealth and drop the pellets in one by one.

Looking at the white mist on the navy blue, it would make a cool background for a starry night layout, don't you think? It always amazes me the other perspective I get of my own layouts through the camera lens...

 

A Wish

Another fantastic add on sketch up at Sketch Support this week. It's funny how certain sketches just speak to me. The minute I lay eyes on some of them, the pictures just jump out at me screaming to be used, the papers come to mind and it's smooth sailing. This was another one of those moments. I knew that instead of hearts I wanted to use stars and a moon with a picture of a baby sleeping. As I was surfing around looking for a great title, I found this quote. Funnily enough, it was a quote I had in my scrappy notebook that I was saving for a special occasion. Guess I found it, eh?!

I still get a kick out of the "Halloween" paper for my rather serene scene. Sure, there were scary moments (a newborn, my first, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation) but you don't get that sense from this picture.

If you haven't already, be sure to visit the Sketch Support blog download the sketch and see all the other masterpieces on display! Just when I think Allison has outdone herselft, she goes and does it again! And again, and again! She is a star with sketches!!

 

First Day

This one is based on the latest Little Yellow Bicycle sketch challenge. I can never turn a sketch challenge down!! I just love the primary colors in Head of the Class and all the matching embellies! The big white star (outlined in black) is from the packaging of the fabric banners. I love to re-purpose the packaging!

Just a little close up... The punctuation that the black gives the bright, primary colors really makes this page stand out. I still always think of Christine Middlecamp when I do this, it is so classically HER. A trademark of hers, of sorts...

I am hoping to be selected as one of the three finalists!! Fingers crossed, eyes crossed, nose crossed!! LOL!! Maybe?! I don't know... Would be awesome... And IF I am, I'm going to need your vote!! IF...

Thanks for stopping by!

Splashy

This layout came together lickity split!! My box from TaDa arrived Friday afternoon and an hour later, this layout was complete. Having previewed the lines online, I knew, the instant I saw the Poolside collection which pictures I was going to use for my first layout. A sketch from Allison, these pictures of Nikolas on one of his first swim lessons and I was off!! It's up on the TaDa Blog today, be sure to check out the post!

I cut into every sheet and went to town! Or, rather, went to the pool!! Not that it's been all that cold or wintery around here but I could use a little Vitamin D and warmth right now. This was a fair substitute! I mean, who could resist Cannonballs, Ball of Fun and Line Dry?! Mary and Annette always come up with the cutest names for their papers!

A Girl and Her Granny

When my parents came for Thanksgiving this past year, I got this fantastic shot of Mia and my Mum. The picture speaks volumes to me. And what better way to showcase it than with the lovely colors from the latest Color Combos Galore palette?

The inspiration for this month's palette is a tribute; to create a project focusing on paying tribute to a very special female in your life. It's clear the mutual admiration in the picture. My Mum will always be very special to me. No matter what. As will Mia be. They both inspire me and drive me to be the best person I can be. Each in differing ways.

The bonus inspiration is to draw your own challenge and let you know what I did. Easy enough; there are hearts, just as there are in the picture. The scallop trim is to mimic the edge of the plate.

I love how the dots and the chevron work so well in punctuating the picture with that purple and white vertical stripe in Mia's shirt.