Saturday, March 15, 2014

Fun in the Sun

I had a great time making this layout and  using gesso, mists and lots of little embellishments. The photo is one I have always loved and is of Nicholas and Michael (nephews) on their visit to SA. They are both keen fisherman and it was a lovely sunny  day at Bushmans river in the Eastern Cape.

 I used the sketch at Once upon a Sketch  as inspiration as well as their quote . I think this photo shows two happy and healthy young boys  enjoying what life has to offer and spending it having some fun in the sun. ( with of course the slim chance they might catch something)  
My journalling is behind the little air mail tag and I was horrified to see how untidy my handwriting has become.

 The second challenge I am entering is another for the Scrap Our Stash birthday scrap a thon and this is for #5 which requires banners which i had so much fun making.

 There is still plenty of time left to take part in both of these challenges.

 Let me know what you think of my layout... 
Once upon a sketch




Journaling behind the tag
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17 comments:

  1. Sister of keen carderMarch 15, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    So typical of Graham's boys, to be fishing! I think that this really captures that relaxed holiday spirit, and all the colors of beach and Summer. Very cute details. Glad to see you found a use for one of those stamps! :-)

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  2. Lizzy HillMarch 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    This is soooo much fun! Love how you've gone with the sea theme & also, that paper almost looks like sand! And the hessian...YUM!!! And who cares about your handwriting...as long as it's legible - & it is, I read it!!! It's part of you & really important I reckon....so happy to see your LO up at OUAS this month...thanks for joining in:):) And if you haven’t already done so, you can link this to our Once Upon A…Sketch Facebook Page for a chance at our special FB prize!

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  3. Lynette JacobsMarch 16, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    Oh wow...what stunning texture you created here. Lovely colours in this beach theme page.

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  4. Petra SwartMarch 16, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Oh, this is so much fun - my eldest one and hubby are also keen fishermen so I how just how much they DO enjoy fishing!! Your lo is so cheerful and you have really captured the sea theme so nicely - looks like real sand you've got on your page! Lovely!!

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  5. KerryMarch 16, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    Such an awesome seaside page and wonderful photo! Thanks for joining us at Scrap Our Stash for our Birthday Celebrations. xx

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  6. Val-BelleMarch 17, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    This is a fun layout and love the photo... you captured their expressions perfectly. The banner is such fun, love the beachy feel of this layout too. Thanks so much for playing along with us at OUAS this month :D

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  7. Denise van DeventerMarch 17, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    Such a fun and special page Wendy...stunning photo, with both of them looking back like that! Super elements and the banner is really nice along the top! The different textures are great too! I think your handrwriting is really nice...we are always our own worts critics!! ;-) Your photo is certainly much brighter....so you did a great job taking it! ;-)

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  8. stampingbowdMarch 17, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    What a fun layout!!! So many fun embellishments to look at!

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  9. JoefilMarch 18, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    Wonderful page! Love all the details! Thank you for playing along in our Stash A Thon at Scrap our Stash!

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  10. gracescraps@gmail.comMarch 19, 2014 at 2:23 PM

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  11. gracescraps@gmail.comMarch 19, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Wendy, this is such an amazing boy/fishing layout!! Love how you found the exact blue of the water for your background!! This looks like such a fun day!! I’m so glad you have joined us for the March Once Upon A…Sketch Challenge and for sharing your layout on our Facebook page! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    Garden of Grace

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  12. Desire FourieMarch 20, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Oh wow this is a wonderful design with so many delightful little beach details. A precious photo too.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  13. souDulceMarch 23, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    Wow! That texture is so beautiful! Thanks for playing along at Scrap Our Stash!

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  14. Ulrika aka LillBlommanMarch 24, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Fun and bright page! I like it very much! Thank you for playing with us at Once Upon A Sketch! Hugs!

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  15. Jenni CalmaMarch 29, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    Such a fun photo! Perfect for the banners and all your details too...the burlap and tiled title. All the little touches make such a wonderful overall layout! Thanks for playing along with kreativekoncepts/ScrapFriends!

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  16. TriciaApril 4, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    Good job, love the scrabble type game pieces. Great job on the challenges so far at SOS!

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  17. SharonApril 6, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    What a lovely scrap page Wendy. Lovely work!

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