The inspiration for this layout was a sketch challenge at My Creative Scrapbook & hosted by Liz Qualman . OHHHH what a challenge this was! The challenge was for a masculine layout with NO FLOWERS *gulp* NO FLOWERS! Whew I almost passed out when I read that!! So I knew I was in for some struggles! I could not use any flourishes or swirls... that would lead to blooms!!Let it be known, my hubby does not care for this photo! I captured the "toughy" in a gentle moment! When I seen the pic, I thought..." this is why I love you". It is true! Strong on the outside & soft on the inside!!
The layout was made using the yummy Marrakech line by BasicGrey & Bazzill black card stock.I double matted the pics & I distressed all raw edges of papers with Distress Ink-Black Soot & Broken China.
The title work is BasicGrey Sweets that were inked with Adirondack Alcohol black ink. It is the best way to quickly cover raw chip! Love them alcohol inks!
I made "sorta" inchies using a sheet of Marrakech that already had the designed squared. I distressed the edges with both the Distress Broken China blue & Black Soot to give the inchies a finished off appearance. I then mounted them on black card stock & adhered them to background on chipboard to give dimension. I then placed a jewel in the center of each inchie!
I made "this is why" on PC & printed it on card stock used in layout. I then adhered it to a journaling board & added some trim that was included in the BasicGrey Marrakech collection pack. I also trimmed small photos with the same Marrakech border sticker. A little bling was added to the printed paper layer. No flowers.... gotta have some bling!I really enjoyed this challenge! I feel this layout is a bit of a change for me & I am happy with the outcome! Thanks so much for taking a peek!!! I appreciate it so very much!
16 comments:
well congrats! you definitely stepped up to the plate on this challenge and you ROCKED it!! this layout is awesome Lynn!!! great job! :)
See Lynn? Even without your gorgeous swirls and flowers, you still make beautiful layouts! Well done!!! (And I love "Toughy's" pic) :)
Another FABU layout! I dont know where you come up with all your ideas but they are all GREAT!!
I have to admit I get inspiration from your work I hope you dont mind!
I knew you could do it Lynn. Proud of you girl, fabulous page!!!!
I love these squares -- they remind me of quilt patterns I have loved over the years!! The photo of your husband is wonderful, good catch taking that! Great job on her challenge!!
Wowowow, you took the challenge and ran with it! I love the patchwork squares!
I love the quilt like squares. You did an awesome job on this layout, even with no FLOWERS!!!
This is a FABULOUS LO Lynn!!! I need to go check out that site!! TFS!!!
Lynn, I really loved how you made use of these BG papers to the best of their design potential ! Great subject that you scrapped too !
Thanks always for your sweet comments ! They always make my day ! ;-)
Super cute page and what adorable pics!!
Thanks so much for your blog visit!!
Hey Lynn! I am just like you- no flowers? YIKES! But you rocked it girl! oh- Thank you SO much for having my blog on your site! I appreciate that more than I can say - you're up on mine too! Happy Scrappin! xOxO deb
This looks amazing!!! You did an awesome job, even without flowers, and you should be very proud hon. :) I LOVE all of the squares...
- April
Hellooo :) This one is absolutely faboulus...Love this mosaic kind a look. Very masculin :)
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and your warm comments.
this is nice page, I too make grily pages for my son ooops!
oooh, this is breathtakingly beautiful!!! You obviously don't need swirls and flowers to create amazing work! I love the look of this Lynn, and I like the photo too, I can totally see "why"!
xxx Peggy
Wow! See! you could do it without flowers, and quite nicely I might add!! Very unique and I love it!
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