The Vatican 36

Mona Pendleton | Wednesday, January 8, 2014 @ 8:40 AM | , , , , ,

Hi there! Hope you are having a great week so far. I'm so excited to be joining along as a Guest Designer with the talented Memuaris DTOne of the many things I love about paper crafting is that it is an amazing way to communicate with other crafters around the world sharing the same passion. How unique is that???
 The current challenge is a sketch challenge based on the fantastic sketch shown below: 
I created a layout featuring a photo of The Vatican that was taken when we were on vacation touring Rome:
I combined a variety of pretty Pion design patterned papers to create all the paper rolled roses, foliage and doilies.
I added texture and design to the background using the Petal Pattern Stencil. Peeking out from behind the photo is a stamped clock that was made using a clock from Timeless:
I cut a trio of butterflies from a sheet of Pion design patterned paper then embellished with various metal trinkets:

Thanks so much for visiting! Please be sure to visit the Memauris blog for some amazing inspiration!
Be Sweet ;)

Pion products:
For Father 12 x 12 ~ Pocket watch ~ PD1811F
For Father 12 x 12 ~ Cut out ~ PD1809F
For Father 12 x 12 ~ Pocket watch ~ PD1811B
For Father 12 x 12 ~ Money ~ PD1810B
For Father 12 x 12 ~ Man's suit ~ PD1808B
Grandma's school book 12 x 12 ~ School book ~ PD2511F


Other products used:
Stamps: MFT Timeless
Dies: Die-namics Mini Royal Roses, MPD Time Pieces, Die-namics Decorative Doily DUO, Die-namics Decorative Doily, Sizzix, Memory Box
Stencil: Petal Pattern Stencil
Metal Trinkets: from stash
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 Comments

36 Sweet Comments So Far:

Evgeniia Kolesnikova said...

Мона, прекрасная работа!!

Pamela_U said...

Absolutely stunning, Mona!!! Amazing colors and gorgeous vintage accents!! Every inch of this page is magnificent!!! TFS!

Pamela_U said...

Absolutely stunning, Mona!!! Amazing colors and gorgeous vintage accents!! Every inch of this page is magnificent!!! TFS!

Debbi said...

Amazing techniques and details, Mona! Breathtaking layout!

Alison said...

Wow, this is so beautiful!!! Lovely design and detail!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Gorgeous layout, love the cluster of embellishments and the stencilling in the backdrop. The clock is a lovely piece. Tracy x

Unknown said...

Gorgeous layout, Mona! Love all the metal trinkets. Congrats on your GDT!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Sooo pretty. Love the rustic look... great job with the lay-out (looks hard, but you managed to make it look so easy), the beautiful rolled flowers, the hardware... just perfect.

Jo said...

Simply stunning! gorgeous layout and fabulous products!!!

Unknown said...

I really do love looking at your mixed media pieces.. This is fabulous my friend.

Hugs~

Stella said...

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G........:)

Paper Profusion said...

Totally stunning Mona. Nicola x

HeatherCz said...

Gorgeous!!! Love the vintage looking pieces and the overall elegance of this page! Absolutely breathtaking! TFS!

Unknown said...

Love your take on the sketch Mona! The embellies are fantastic and that's a great pic of the Vatican. Wonderful inspiration. :)

Kathy M said...

What gorgeous designs you create, Mona! This is so phenomenal!!! Really love this vintage look! Those distressed stenciled petals are gorgeous and I love your clock and gears! Bravo!

PaperLover said...

Breathtaking layout!!! Love the background and the gorgeous cluster of embellies!!! Really one of your best ever, Mona!!!

Lisa Elton said...

Mona I just LOVE this page!! The vintage accents and your cluster of blooms is wonderful!

Susan Lankford said...

Mona...love the flowers....beautiful creation!

Alina said...

Oh...such a beautiful layout!

Ros Crawford said...

Congrats on your DT spot! And what a superb page you created!! I just love this!

Laural said...

Oh so beautiful!!! Love the gorgeous vintage feel!

Isabel Jett said...

Gorgeous layout, Mona!!!

carol (krillsister) said...

Absolutely gorgeous. Love all the different elements you used.

Pammy said...

Stunning layout!! Wow, I love distress, vintage pieces you used! Also, great photo for those project!! TFS!

Denise van Deventer said...

Sooooo beautiful Mona...love the styling and beautiful blooms and chippies! Stunning!

Sue Lelli said...

WOW! STUNNING LO! Love the pion products and that FAB paper! Beautiful collage and composition!

Words and Pictures said...

What a wonderful layout - with space and grandeur and the touch of glamour that is just perfect for the subject of the photograph - fabulous.
Alison x

Crystal said...

Absolutely stunning Mona!!! Love this paper and your beautiful embellishments!

JGoedes said...

So fabulous Mona! Gorgeous colors and beautiful vintage details!! Love the colours too!

Mary Chen said...

Gorgeous!! Your layouts are ALWAYS so stunning and creative!! I'm ALWAYS inspired! Thanks so much!

Mirna said...

Really gorgeous layout!!! Love the pretty stenciled petals and the lovely doilies!! Great color palate too! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Teri Holister said...

Amazing work, Mona! Love your embellishments and your wonderful take on the sketch!

Channa said...

Lovely page mona, all the colors are so peacefully matched just beautiful.

Yvonne Dalhammer said...

Really amazing work, Mona!! I always love your backgrounds!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

You did a fantastic job with this sketch!!! Just beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous layout, Mona!!
That's really cool that you are a GD for another country's challenge blog!! Where is that located...??
Anyway; fab pic -- great texture /& love the embellies !! The clock is perfect for freezing time. :))


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