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Hi there! I hope you are off to a great start of the New Year! Today I have a layout to share featuring a photo of myself and my sweet dogs Griffin (on the left) and Gretchen (on the right).

I added lots of Gesso, texture paste and inks to create the background:

I embellished with a variety of die cuts, flowers and lace trimming:

For sketch inspiration, I joined along with the current Sketchabilities sketch challenge:

and for color inspiration, I joined along with the current Scrap Around The World challenge:

Many thanks for visiting ~ I hope you have a great weekend!
Be Sweet ;)

42 Sweet Comments So Far:

Andreja said...: WoW, what a fantastic LO you made! Such a great details and embelishments!
aaaaaaaaadorable :-))
Hugs, Andreja; Reply January 2, 2015 at 9:22 AM
Samra said...: Absolutely amazing layout with abundance of pretty embellishments! Your dogs are just toooooo cute! I wish I was fit looking like you! Have a fantastic weekend!
If you don't mind I would like to ask you how you take your pictures??? I have a little setup with work lights but the cards that are soft colors I can't get to turn out right. :(; Reply January 2, 2015 at 9:55 AM
Tracey said...: Wow!! Stunning Mona!!!!; Reply January 2, 2015 at 10:03 AM
Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...: Gorgeous layout Mona, adorable fur babies and very tones arms I have to say. Fantastic design, texture and touch of colour. Tracy x; Reply January 2, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Lisa said...: What a gorgeous layout, Mona!! The photo is beautiful!! You showcased it perfectly!! I love all of the texture and dimension!! The colors are perfect!! This is stunning!! Have a great weekend :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts; Reply January 2, 2015 at 11:23 AM
Ella Swan said...: Hi Mona! Happy New Year!! What a beautiful layout!!! Everything about it is PERFECT!! Thanks for your support in December & again this month!!!; Reply January 2, 2015 at 12:42 PM
Unknown said...: WOW !!!!!!!!!! Love it !!!!!
Such a great layout !!!
Thanks for playing along with Sketchabilities; Reply January 2, 2015 at 2:46 PM
Julia Aston said...: Beautiful! what a sweet pic of you and your pups! They look so much alike!; Reply January 2, 2015 at 4:50 PM
Buffy said...: Stunning Scrap page. Such a totally adorable dogs.....so cute; Reply January 2, 2015 at 5:46 PM
Helen Wallace said...: Gorgeous colour combos and sweet photos to form the basis of your layout. Love the MM touches, especially the tinted lace. You look trim, taut and terrific :D; Reply January 2, 2015 at 6:52 PM
Unknown said...: Wonderful layout, Mona! Love all the textures and embellishments on this, but most of all the sweet photo of you and Griffin & Gretchen is the sweetest of all! Happy, Happy New Year to you and your family!; Reply January 2, 2015 at 7:49 PM
Lisa Elton said...: What a cute picture of you with your pups Mona! Gretchen looks like she's ready to run again!! This is beautiful, love all of the special details!; Reply January 2, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Holly AKA KopyKat said...: OMGosh this is so super cute, love the fabulous texture and your puppies are adorable!!!; Reply January 2, 2015 at 10:40 PM
Hee Sun Kim (MIYAKE) said...: Wow! Great job! Beautiful color!!!!!! Happy new year!
Thanks for joining us at Sketchabilities.; Reply January 3, 2015 at 12:15 AM
Jill Norwood said...: Mona your layout is beautiful! Love the texture! And the soft colors! Happy New Year to you and yours!!! Hugs - Jill; Reply January 3, 2015 at 3:29 AM
Lynette Jacobs said...: Wow Mona...this page is stunning. So soft and feminine...and textured.; Reply January 3, 2015 at 4:23 AM
Patty O'Malley said...: You've showcased your sweet photo beautifully, Mona! Love the delicate diecuts and the soft colors. Have a wonderful weekend!; Reply January 3, 2015 at 6:49 AM
Christine L said...: What a wonderful photograph of you and your little pals..... and a stunning layout around it! Love all the fabulous textures!

Hugs
Christine x; Reply January 3, 2015 at 7:15 AM
Pamellia said...: Wow Mona, your layout is gorgeous but I am very distracted by those precious babies in your arms! They are just adorable! I'm such a huge fan of animals and your little ones have just captured my heart, they really make life a little better, don't they!! happy weekend to you, and G&G (I nicknamed them already lol) hugs :); Reply January 3, 2015 at 7:27 AM
Paper Profusion said...: Beautifully pretty and delicate! Happy New Year to you and yours Mona - may it be the best yet. Nicola x; Reply January 3, 2015 at 7:45 AM
Vicki Dutcher said...: I just love your b&w photos with the surrounding color -- excellent job with the layout. Isn't Karen just amazing with her sketches and layouts~; Reply January 3, 2015 at 8:01 AM
Lynn said...: So soft and stunning! How fun that you included a photo of yourself, for me that is the hardest to do. Your black and white photo with these soft colors and textures is just perfect. I cannot imagine how long it takes you to create a work of art like this. Love it!; Reply January 3, 2015 at 8:58 AM
Susan Lankford said...: What a beautiful layout! Really shows your love for your adorable dogs!; Reply January 3, 2015 at 9:54 AM
Mirna said...: Wow, so gorgeous! Love all the pretty layers and the crocheted pieces are just perfect! Darling photo too! I wish my layout turned out this amazing!; Reply January 3, 2015 at 10:56 AM
Karita said...: WOW! Mona, your layout is breathtakingly beautiful! I love it <3
Thank you for joining at SATW!; Reply January 3, 2015 at 1:14 PM
Cheryl W. said...: The soft colors of your layout are so perfect, and the entire design is just gorgeous!; Reply January 3, 2015 at 8:15 PM
MackieMade Paper Creations said...: What a cute photo of you and your doggies!!! Your layout is gorgeous!; Reply January 3, 2015 at 9:33 PM
Kerry said...: Gorgeous layout with the most darling photo of you and your cute pups!!; Reply January 3, 2015 at 11:21 PM
Veera said...: This layout is so delicate and beautiful! I really love those lace details! Thank you for playing at SATW!; Reply January 4, 2015 at 2:01 AM
Lilibleu said...: Wow Mona, your layout is stunning !! I love the textures and colors !! Thank you for playing at SATW :); Reply January 4, 2015 at 3:19 AM
langeatheart said...: Beautiful layout Mona! Adorable pups! Love your background and that lace is gorgeous! Beautiful page! All the best from SATW! :); Reply January 4, 2015 at 4:13 PM
Sherrie K. said...: Such a GORGEOUS layout! I LOVE the pretty colors and beautiful details!
Sherrie K; Reply January 4, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Unknown said...: I am so honoured each and every time you link up one of your gorgeous creations based on one of my Sketches! Your work is always so beautiful. thank you for joining in with us over at Sketchabilities; Reply January 5, 2015 at 9:02 AM
Tiphanie B. said...: Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for playing at SATW!; Reply January 5, 2015 at 1:33 PM
Greta said...: A real jaw-dropper, Mona! This is such a gorgeous creation to showcase that darling picture! One of my favorites!; Reply January 5, 2015 at 2:58 PM
Татьяна said...: Beautiful! Gorgeus texture, color, and great photos! Thanks so much for playing at SATW!; Reply January 7, 2015 at 11:54 PM
Kaye Whimp said...: Love this page! So beautiful.; Reply January 12, 2015 at 3:26 AM
Pascale B. Scrap said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; Reply January 13, 2015 at 2:24 AM
Pascale B. Scrap said...: Another amazing layout!!! Thank you for joining the SATW challenge!; Reply January 13, 2015 at 2:39 AM
Fearless said...: this is truly a master piece, amazing work! thank you for playing along with us at Scrap Around The world x; Reply January 13, 2015 at 3:10 AM
Scrappy Chick said...: Beautiful layout! My mother has a Westie named BoBo Dundee. Thanks for playing along at Sketchabilities!; Reply January 13, 2015 at 8:17 PM
Nicole Doiron said...: What a gorgeous layout and a perfect take on the January mood board! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Scrap Around the World!; Reply January 18, 2015 at 5:42 PM