23 September 2014

RFB

I'm getting much better at including myself in my scrapbook layouts; this is another one.  I used sketch #130 from Sketches in Thyme:



I'm submitting my layout at Berry 71 Bleu, where the challenge this month is Things we love.  I hope I'm not too far off the mark here.  I didn't scrap about how much I love beautiful teapots, or anything with red/white polka dots, or exploring secondhand bookshops to find a special treasure, or magical ocean views, or pretty scrapbooking papers {and all of these are true}.  My page is not pretty or romantic or whimsical.  It's linear, basic and pragmatic, and probably a bit too bold with patterns that clash.  But I still like it :)  Community involvement is very important to me, and for the past few years I have been actively involved in my local rural fire brigade.  My journalling reads (in part):  I have been a volunteer firefighter since 2012 and I love everything about it.

Other challenges:
* I used four colours from Kelly's colour challenge for Scrappy Friends - I love the way the colours work together.
* I used chevrons for Scrapbook Fantasies Weekly Challenge #38/2014

Materials:
WRMK Fiesta - Hola patterned paper
WRMK Fiesta - Nuevo patterned paper
My Memories Chevron - Gold patterned paper
American Crafts Thickers - Roller Rink glitter alphabets
A2Z Scraplets Cog Set 3 chipboard shapes
DewDrop Brilliance - Pearlescent Poppy ink
Fabric {old fire overalls}
Washers {acquired from my husband's workshop}

Thank you for visiting my blog.

5/10/2014 edit to add:  My layout was featured in the Top 3 at Sketches in Thyme:


12 comments :

  1. I love your layout- the colours and layering is awesome- great details all around!
    Thanks for joining in at Sketches in Thyme!

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  2. Ohhh really love this bright cheerful layout! Like how you doodled the scallops on the corners. Perfect. Thanks for joining us at Sketches in Thyme!! :)

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  3. I really like that you used two photos in place of the one on the sketch!

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  4. Love this! I think I need to start using Thickers myself more .. this is awesome!

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  5. Wonderful bright, bold colors! Great patterns and layers! Super fun page and thank you for playing along with us at Berry71Bleu!

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  6. I really like the use of cloth and gears. They are both really perfect for this photo. Excellent work. Eli x SIT

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  7. Your page is perfect and the bright colours and angles are super! Love the gears and photo's...Thanks so much for playing along with us at Berry71Bleu! ;-)

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  8. So bright and so colorful! Such lovely page!!Thank you for joining our challenge at berry71bleu!

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  9. I love your bold design & use of bright colors. Also what a great take on the challenge! Very creative & I admire your passion to be a volunteer firefighter. Thanks for playing with us at Berry71Bleu!

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  10. Super cute page! I love the fabric and the doodles! Thanks for joining the Berry71Bleu Challenge! :)

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  11. Such a fun bright page! Thanks so much for joining us at Berry71bleu!

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  12. Love that yellow fabric!! It is so good to see our sketch inspired you to create a layout about you!!!! Thank you for joining us this month at Sketches in Thyme!
    Happy Scrapping,
    Kim xXx

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