Thursday, August 2, 2012

make every MOMENT count...OUAS August

***I have two posts today, if you are looking for my MFT August Teaser Time Day 2 post, please click HERE. Thank you :)

It's time again for a new monthly sketch over at Once Upon A Sketch! Over 100 players! Thanks to all who took on the challenge ~ so many beautiful layouts! Shown below is August's lovely sketch with a Theme: Season (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring)

For my layout, I featured a photo of Emily, Connor and Meredith that was taken for this year's SPRING prom.
This layout contains 100% homemade paper flowers using a variety of Die-namics dies along with a few chipboard elements from Imaginarium Designs. What do you think of the big tan bloom shown below? I made that using Grungepaper and the Die-namics Plentiful Petals which happens to be at the top of my die flower making list right now! :)
Shown below is a chipboard flourish that I altered using Gesso and Ranger Distress Stain along with a Grunge paper rolled rose using a Die-namics Mini Royal Roses die:
I love to get a lot of mileage out of my stamps and incorporate them when scrapping as well as card making. To make the heart die cut below, I used the Die-namics Layered Heart to cut two different layers: patterned paper and corrugated cardboard, then I centered and stamped a sentiment from Die-namics Behind the Camera Die and Stamp Set and finished it off with rolled rose:
Thanks so much for visiting! I hope you play along! There are prizes to be had, so be sure to visit the Once Upon A Sketch site for complete details as well as all the other designers! Be Sweet :)


***I will be back tomorrow with MFT August Teasers***

Products Used:
Stamps: MFT Typewriter Alphabet, Die-namics Behind the Camera Die and Stamp Set
Dies: Die-namics Behind the Camera Die and Stamp Set, Die-namics High Tea Party Doily, Die-namics Plentiful Petals, Die-namics Perfect Bracket Edge, Die-namics Mini Royal Roses, Die-namics Layered Heart
Other: Imaginarium Designs: Spade Top Picket Fence, Flourish (upper left corner)
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48 comments:

  1. OMWord, Mona, this is GORGEOUS!!!!

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  2. My this is so beautiful ... I'm lost for words! I love the grunge paper ... the flowers, the colours and the heart ... It's magnificent!

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  3. Very sweet layout Mona!!! Great photo of the kids! Love the BG DP too!

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  4. Goodness Mona, you have been a busy bee! What a stunning Layout, I just love the cool colours, the hand made flowers, pearly swirl and the die cut heart. Just lovely!

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  5. Absolute gorgeous, LO!! Really love the flowers and the beautiful BG paper! Very inspiring!

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  6. Oh wow, Mona!! Your flowers are gorgeous!! This is just stunning!

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  7. Wow! This is a work of art. Gorgeous!

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  8. Breathtaking LO, Mona!! Love your hand crafted flowers and amazing attention to details!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  9. Das tolle Layout, die selbstgemachten Blumen und das schöne Foto sind eine wunderbare Erinnerung für Ihre Familie.

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  10. Gorgeous layout! I really love this beautiful color palate! Love that photo also! TFS!

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  11. Drop dead GORGEOUS, Mona. Love the white with the touches of tan and lavender.

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  12. What a fabulous LO, Mona. Love all your handmade flowers, so beautiful. Gorgeous photo, too.

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  13. Awww look how cute they are! Very pretty page Mona, love the soft colors and pearl accents!

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  14. Such a sweet layout! Love all the gorgeous bling and the beautiful paper you used! The photo of the kids looks awesome!

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  15. Beautiful family, love your layout so much. So many fabulous elements. Fab colour too which works so well with the black and white photo.

    Carol x

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  16. Such a beautifully designed layout Mona! Just gorgeous!

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  17. Another gorgeous LO!!! Love the black/ white photo and the sublet colors with pop of orange/gold flowers!!!

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  18. I love this...what a great color palette!

    xErin

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  19. This is a fantastic LO and that die is on the top of my list now. ;) These are gorgeous!!!

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  20. Stunning and very inspiring layout out! One of my new favorites! TFS!

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  21. So gorgeous, Mona! Really beautiful stamps and fabulous colors!

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  22. Incredible, Mona! Great photo and I love the gorgeous colors in the bg paper! Also those flowers are so magnificent especially the yellow! TFS!

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  23. OMG, Mona!! Your flowers are so gorgeous!! Love your layouts so much!

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  24. Truly magnificent, Mona! I'm just speechless!

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  25. Absolutely gorgeous. I love the flowers!

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  26. Really love your beautiful layout, Mona! Really breathtaking!

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  27. Mona, your layouts are so gorgeous! I love the black and white photo with these background colors! And those flowers and bling are just perfect!

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  28. Just plain lovely! Really love the flowers and the beautiful DP!

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  29. I already liked this beauty on Facebook and just stopped by to tell you that you created another stunner:)

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  30. Subdued papers ~ Then the Punch ~ Those beautiful flowers and hearts. Adding to my wishlist...

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  31. this very cool LO, Mona! the soft blue and purple colors here are too yummy!

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  32. What a gorgeous layout! So many beautiful elements!

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  33. So beautiful, Mona! Love the lovely subtle colors and the magnificent flower you created. All of these dies are so fabulous! I want them all now! TFS!

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  34. Oh wow, Mona, this is just stunning!

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  35. What a special layout! I really love this beautiful color palate and the gorgeous flowers made with these awesome dies!

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  36. Gorgeous layout! I just love the colors and the background DP! Such gorgeous roses too!

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  37. Oh, Mona, your layouts are all so beautiful! Love the soft purples and the beautiful flowers here!

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  38. Sweet layout! Love the muted colors and pop of gold!

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  39. Stunning! LOVE the grunge flower!!!! Where do you find the time for all this creativity???

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  40. So lovely and creative, Mona! I really need to find some of these MFT products quickly, before I go out of my mind! I love what you are showing so far! TFS!

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  41. WOW!! What a gorgeous page. That flower is beautiful. Love seeing what you are doing with all the Dies from MFT..

    Hugs~

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  42. So breathtaking!!! All of these dies are so fabulous! I love your layouts so much!

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  43. GORGEOUS! I just love visiting your blog!

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  44. Mona, this is so beautiful! You have me near speechless! Love the bling and pearls with the beautiful dies! The color palate is just amazing! Great photo too! Beautiful kids!

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  45. Oh my oh my Mona! it is always such a treat to come for a visit to your blog! just look at this beauty, so full of gorgeous detail and wonderful colour! Gorgeous page! xox

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  46. Eveyrhing in this layout is super, super gorgeous! The photo, the colors, the papers, the embellies and all the pretty details!! Love it!!!!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  47. Very gorgeous layout!Love the soft colors!

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