As I looked through my Layouts I realised that I have done pages for all of the family but there is not one of me, apart from the family ones...so I have put together this page with the help of Layers of Color images: http://www.layersofcolor.com/blog/
which worked so well with the look I was wanting to achieve....this is the first Layout I have done for the MMSC, so am hoping that it is okay!!! It is also for the Ways to Use it Challenge on SCS which is 'Very Vintage' and I would say that this more than fits that challenge with all of the sponging and aging - AND I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT ME with the aging!! LOL!
I embossed a panel of creme CS with the Textiles Embossing Folder, tearing one edge and sponging it with distressing ink, then layered in onto black CS. The edges of the photo have been distressed and layered onto distressed black CS. A lace border has been added to the bottom edge of the photo. I have also sponged and added 2 lots of CS behind the photo, one bing flocked and the other embossed....I love the different textures.
The flourish was cut out and attached under this gorgeous flower which is part of a RAK from the lovely Sabrina (aka ok1mom2girlz) along with the stunning pin - thank you Sabrina for your gorgeous gift...I am loving everything in it... The flowers have been sponged on the ends of the petals, the pearl button is part of a heap of buttons I was given - these are perfect for flower centres and these qualify it for the Pile it One Challenge which requies 3 of anything...3 buttons...3 layers...3 flowers: http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
The flower centre and that gorgeous heart and both 'vintage' buttons that my friend (and SU Demo) Ann brought me back from the USA - they are perfect for this page - thanks Ann! The Fancy Corners are also from Ann, part of her SU purchases - yes she got a BIG SHOT and everything that could possibly go through it - we were able to play with it on Wednesday night at Scrapbooking!! I have added pearls to the crosses on the top of the embossed panel and to one of the flowers....so this would qualify this layout for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge!! http://flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/
Oh and I must add that the sentiment is from ISC, I won 2 sheets of stamps on their Blog Hop a little while back - this one is from the 'All About Me' set and is fitting for this page, because it is - 'A Bit of Me!'
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 @ 6:18 AM
WOW!! Beautiful, beautiful creation!! I love the colors, they are soooo soft and my word, all the embellishments are awesome. Thanks so much for playing in our challenge this week, we really appreciate your support.
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Linda~ I love it! It is so beautiful, classy and elegant. Wonderful job. It is always a pleasure to see your new creations each week. I look forward to it. You have been so supportive of the MMSC challenges, and we really appreciate you. Hope you will continue to play with us for a long time.
Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 @ 8:30 AM
Dear Lady I love how you took this to another level.....a scrapbook page. You are a woman after my own heart. This is so splendid and appealing...your lace, embossing, flowers, just beguiling. Look how beautiful you are.....I love it. The colors you used are excellent, so graceful and stylish...You go girl!!!! Thanks for playing the MM challenge. Looking forward to more of your amazing artistry!
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Registered: November 19, 2008 Location: Posts: 1695
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 @ 8:36 AM
Wow Linda, you are so smart to do a page with your own picture..we so often forget about Us. This came out so nice and of course you can do layouts..remember "all styles welcome" You are such a key player each week, so thank you so much for Playing the Midnight Madness sketch challenges with us.
Priscilla
MMSC Hostess
Registered: May 16, 2008 Location: New Mexico Posts: 314
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 @ 9:38 AM
This is so PERFECT Linda! I've never attempted a scrapbook page in these fun layouts! Now I believe you have inspired me to think in a new direction! Your page is so classically beautiful and elegant! Michelle
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79770
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 @ 8:51 PM
Fabulous work and tfs!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Sun, Aug 30, 2009 @ 2:10 AM
You are the Queen of vintage! What a beautiful page on you! I am getting into your style and lovin it. I call it shabby vintage sheek. Whatever one calls it, Linda you are fantastic at it.
------------------------------ Ich bin Klein. Mach mein Herze rein Soll niemand anderen drin wohnen Als Jesus allein. (I am little. Make my heart clean. Don't let anyone else live in it but Jesus alone.)
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sun, Aug 30, 2009 @ 6:14 PM
LOL!!! So - you are not vintage are you Linda!! just your card!! Actually I had glimpsed this beautiful card earlier in the gallery -and on your website. You are truly gorgeous - and your card is beautiful too!! Love that lace and vintaging!! Bet it took a lot to give yourself a vintage look!! ;) A true challenge!! Kidding aside - this is beautiful!!!