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Friday, November 6, 2009

Love... the best gift of Christmas..... SOUS Challenge

Happy Friday everyone! Today is reveal day at SOUS and this weeks sketch is a beauty....I chose a picture of my 2 oldest boys from Christmas past...don't they look dapper in their little Christmas coats....so cute. I chose Once Upon a Time DCWV paper for the background and instead of adding another paper I chose a ribbon accent along the side. I made the poinsettia from Lyrical Letters and once again the lovely rose from Home Decor. The snowflakes are from A Child's Year and I purchased the little silver metallic ones. The mat is from A Child's Year with a few pearl paint drops around the edge. I downloaded Away In A Manger sheet music to add behind the pic. Click HERE to go to the site....they have lovely illustrations and I will be using it alot for holiday layouts I'm sure.
These little branches are also from Home Decor and I used my Martha Stewart branch punch to add the greenery.
A few gold and icicle stickles to add some glimmer.
I adore these little K&Co mini frames and they work so well on layouts.... the Love is cut from Home Decor too. Hop on over to SOUS to see what the other DT members created and come have some fun with this wonderful sketch!

26 comments:

  1. Oh Sandy your boys look so cute and your layout is stunning. You always do such a fantastic job on you flowers. I haven't even seen the sketch yet but am getting excited to get started.

    hugs
    Kaye x

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  2. Sandy, another stunning layout, so much attention to detail, your flowers are fab, love the poinsettia xx

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  3. Another beautiful layout Sandy!!I really like how you did your branches!The sheet music is the perfect addition and the photo is priceless...made me cry you know me!!
    hugs
    Brenda

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  4. what a wonderful lo! Love all the wonderful details! It is a true joy to look at! tfs :)

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  5. Sandy, you are AMAZING!!! You are sooooooooo gifted. Thank you for sharing!!
    ~Brenda

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  6. So beautiful, love all the red, glitter and of course your flowers:)

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  7. Sandy, This is a beautiful lo and your boys are so cute! Love it!

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  8. Oh Sandy, I am just goo goo over this one. I love the musical paper with "Away in a Manger" words. Where did you ever find that? I may have to scraplift this one.

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  9. beautiful! Just beautiful! love it!

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  10. Wow, GF, you rocked this one! I would so love to see it in person. It just looks like the holidays and makes me want to jump up and go decorate! Love the way you usd your ribbon and the way you mixed the snowflakes with the flowers! Such a cool idea! May have to lift that little technique. Wonderful job!

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  11. Donna, what a beautiful layout. I especially love the poinsettias! They add so much to the overall layout. Yes, your boys do look dapper in their outfits - I bet this photo takes you back and makes you smile. The details you've added really make it all POP - so creative and lovely!

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  12. Sandy, I don't know how you do this, seriously!!! My work is very simple and "plain-ish". And your work is so FULL of details and life! Beautiful as always my dear!!!!!!

    xo

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  13. such a fantastic layout and great photo too! i am loving the contrast of the blue snowflakes with the GORGEOUS red flowers! just beautiful!

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  14. Oh it is a happy Friday now that I've had the time to witness this stunning layout! Girl, will you please submit this to a publication? Just adore the poinsettia, the lovely little "sprigs" are brilliant! Love the sparkle snowflakes.
    Blessings,
    Kim xXx

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  15. oh oh oh... as usual, it is gorgeous! I love the poinsettias. it's wonderful and inspiring!!!

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  16. Sandy it is stunning, all the detail. Hugs

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  17. Sandy this is just amazing...all the detail is stunning...I just love your work...love your music on your blog too..changed mine to christmas...in the spirit..hehe..TFS

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  18. Sandy this is GORGEOUS! I love all the detail and the picture is priceless! Thanks for the link for the sheet music! Have a great weekend!
    Hugz :)

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  19. gosh I have been SO slow at getting to come and comment everywhere..let alone on the poor mb! well I really love this and I know how much I love what Sandi said about this being warm and cozy. I love all the texture and different colors, papers, etc. I think this is awesome, which it needs to be to go with that very wonderful family photo!!!!

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  20. Love the flowers on this one..so much time and effort in this one.Gorgeous...

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  21. OMGosh Sandy..this layout of yours is just beyond fantastic.. I love the wreath look you created around the photo and the poinsettias are beautiful..Great colors and amazing details..
    hugs
    Nanné

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  22. What a stunning page! Everything works so well together...those flowers are just amazing!

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  23. I absolutely love all the delicate details on this layout.

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  24. Beautiful layout Sandy!! You always do such amazing work!!

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  25. Sandy, this is amazing! All of the little details are perfect on those bg papers! Love the inking and distressing on the big, lighter flowers and the placement of all the branches. And yes, your boys are very dapper in their Christmas coats!

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