Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Truly Lucky Layout - The Scrapbook Store and Once Upon A Sketch

 ..and now a pink version of Shabbylicious, by FabScraps for The Scrapbook Store this month.  A background full of texture, including the Chicken Wire die from CLD's... each little joining section has a tiny pearl bead.  I used a piece of cardboard from the packaging of a dinner set.  The cardboard is gorgeous and soft and easy to rip and manipulate.

Lindy's Stamp Gang Mists were used to colour the background. 

The vintage lace leaves, have been edged in Victorian Velvet Distress Ink - so pretty. 

This month, I have joined in the Once Upon a Sketch, Challenge.  The topic is 'Lucky', with a lovely sketch by Nadia, seen below.  You can find all the challenge details 'HERE'.  
 
The photograph is of my daughter Amanda - another 'selfie' (I love me) taken on her mobile phone... gotta love her!!!  It is a good way for me to get photographs of her, I just pinch them off Facebook! LOL Amanda is a beautiful, young woman, both inside and out... and she is the Mother of my first Grandson.  We speak 'daily' and when I say daily .... its more like several times a day. She has the warmest heart, and would reach out to help anyone, whether she knows them or not.  I'm very proud to call her not only my daughter, but also my best friend.  I am truly lucky to have such a precious, loving daughter...and I miss her terribly.

Have a wonderful day and thanks for calling by for a visit.
Sandie

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38 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow, Sandie, this is just lovely! Your background work is fantastic, and this page is utterly gorgeous. SO glad you joined us at OUAS!!

Sandra said...

Gorgeous, just gorgeous.

Cindy Gay said...

Such pretty textures. I bet she loves this!

yyam said...

This is soooooo pretty! I love all the gorgeous elements on this textured piece! :)

Paula Calvanico said...

Lol, isn't facebook a great place to get awesome pics of our kids! I love all the selfies :)

This came just beautiful. What a gorgeous layout, LOVE the colors and I usually don't use pink much. Marvelous.

Paula

Dr Sonia S V said...

What a beautiful bf layout Sandie. Love the texture and the way you used the lace and flowers. Super stuff
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts School Projects

Gitte said...

Beautiful layout.

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Wow, Sandie!! what a stunning page with all your sweet, feminine touches. How wonderful that you have such a close relationship with your daughter! I'm looking forward to seeing this up on our OUAS FB page (hint, hint) Thanks for joining us for the September Once Upon A…Sketch Challenge! ~ Blessings, Tracey

Garden of Grace

Sue said...

This is truly beautiful in every way Sandie. A really gorgeous photo and such gorgeous detailing to go with it. The wording you have added is so special too.
Sue xx

Margaret Mifsud said...

Wow Sandie, this is such a gorgeous page. So soft and pretty ... suits the photo beautifully. Fabulous texture on the background and lovely wording too. Your love for your daughter certainly shines in this one! oxox

Dianne H said...

Stunning layout. Love the layered techniques. So much to look at. Very inspiring.

Val-Belle said...

A beautiful layout. That background page is just beautiful and I really really love that lace. This is truly a special bond.
Thanks for Playing Along with us and at OUAS Please do not forget to upload your layout to Our FB Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Once-Upon-A-Sketch/150044095058422?ref=hl
for your Chance to be in the draw for our monthly prize :)

Leanne said...

just beautiful!! I love the way the ribbon frames the photo..x

Cathy McGrath said...

So lovely Sandie! Love the textured background and the beautiful mists/sprays. The add such a beautiful softness to your LO.

Denise van Deventer said...

This is just one gorgeous layout Sandie, in every way possible! The soft details and stunning details are awesome! I think this is the first time I actually see a photo of your daughter...could be mistaken, but think it is! She is one beautiful girl...and so awesome that you 2 are so close! A truly special page! ;-)

Lizzyc said...

This is so lovely, what a beautiful tribute to your DD, everything is so pretty even the photos are so stunning even if you got them of FB I do the same with my girls!! love the lace too...

Unknown said...

WOW!! Once again I am ohhhing and Awwwing over your page. Its fabulous my friend.

Hugs~

Astrid Maclean said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous LO Sandie, so beautifully put together and a lovely photo of your daughter too, how clever of her to take it like that!

sandi said...

Oh Sandie this is just gorgeous! What a honor to your daughter! Wow, fabulous!

Dana Tatar said...

Stunning page! I love all the textures layers and the pink!

Unknown said...

This is just sublimely beautiful!!! What a beautiful tribute to your lovely daughter!

Vicky Alberto said...

love love LOVE it

Eila Sandberg said...

Oh wow Sandie! I thought the blue papers of your SATW page were gorgeous, these pink ones are equally pretty! LOVE this page,the feminie details and the photo, gosh she is such a stunning young lady! Thank you so very much for sharing this gem with us at OUAS!

Lizzy Hill said...

Awww...you're so lucky to have such a fantastic DD....& this LO REALLY Shows this...gorgeous colours & bg work...I'm a big fan of this marrakesh design & lOOOOVE the chicken wire look, too...sooo glad to be home from holidays & checking out what you've been up to again:):):)

Eila Sandberg said...

Good on you for combining the two challenges, now I have a reason to come back a second time to tell you how much I love your beautiful page and look closer at the gorgeous details. Thank you also for playing along with us at OUAS!

Mona Pendleton said...

Oh my! What a pretty layout Sandie! So girly and feminine! Love the fancy lace and your journaling! Thanks for joining along with OUAS :)

Adriana B said...

beautiful layout :)

Unknown said...

Work as always exciting, amazing and gorgeous! :)

frezja said...

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Di Garling said...

Really beautiful Sandi. Cheers Di. Xo

Christina C. said...

OMG....speechless! This page is drop-dead gorgeous, Sandie! Love the photo of your beautiful daughter and the sentiment..so sweet!
Gorgeous details and I love the texture, especially what you did with the chicken wire...brilliant!

Ella Swan said...

Wow this is simply gorgeous! Beautiful girl - beautiful page! I love my 20 year old daughter too - definitely my best friend!!

Keren Tamir said...

this is stunning! so shabby chic!! gorgeous!

Marilyn said...

So Gorgeous page!!!Love the background work..xo

Cathy said...

What else can I say but stunning Sandie, absolutely adore your LO!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at OUAS.

Unknown said...

Your daughter is a very pretty woman Sandie. :) Sounds like she's just as pretty on the inside too. Your LO is gorgeous (as always) and I love the soft, feminine feel of it. TFS! Hugs

Renata Moni said...

What an awesome page!!!love it! Thanks for playing with us at OUAS.

langeatheart said...

Love this page! So feminine it's beautiful! The masking is gorgeous and I love how you placed your flowers. Love the lace! I'm a new follower! Would love it if you can by one day and let me know what you think? All the best and good luck!
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