B 4 blessings.....my 4 boyssss

Sunday, March 28, 2010

My Bliss

Hi all! I don't get to scrap as much as I'd like and the last couple of days I really wanted to squeeze in some personal stuff. I so enjoyed making the tute yesterday and with all those new blooms was inspired to make this layout. Because I called the flowers blissful blooms what better title for this layout than My Bliss...these, of course, are my boyssss. They truly are my bliss, this is one of those machine drawings and I love it. It was in 05 while we were in Dallas.

I get lots of comments about flowers, butterflies and vintage layouts with boys. The way I see it even tho I am making the albums for future generations I am making them for myself right now. My grand kids will giggle and say....."Gramma really loved flowers and butterflies!" A little piece of me I am passing on to them with the photographs. So as much as I try other styles I always end up with pages like this being my fave...so if you have boys or girls....I say scrap em' the way you like! Remember that while we are showcasing the photos and precious memories, we are adding so much of ourselves to each layout......hopefully that is part of what will be treasured.

I used K&Co for the floral paper...the card stock is just from my stash. I purchased some really fun old sheet music and love it so much. I have created a cut file for the lace edge I made for this paper....It is cut with Plantin and Heritage. I added some pearl paint to the tips of the antennae and also created a faux stitch around the page with it. My lace is from the bridal aisle at my local WM.
Of course the tute for the blooms is below this post...I will be doing a tute for the rose very soon. The little pearl flowers are actually earrings from a bag of finds I picked up at a flea market.
The bling is all Memory Makers and I cut bliss from Stone Script from the sheet music.
How fabulous is the wonderful butterfly button???!!!!! I added some cording and brought it up from behind to form the antennae. My sweet friend Michele sent a bag of these handmade buttons. Please see Charlene's RAK on by right bar she makes the most beautiful buttons!!!!.....click on the image and visit her blog, she just opened an etsy and don't forget to leave her a comment so you can be eligible for her amazing RAK! Stop by and see Michele too....you will be so inspired by her talent!
This pin was also in my bag of finds....I just love little treasures!
There is a safety pin holding on to all the precious little charms here....the heart locket is from my bag of finds....I've also added a tiny key and some beads. The top of the safety pin is covered by the Believe brad with a little butterfly brad to boot~
Well everybody that's it for now.....hope you are all having a great day!!! Thanx for stopping by...your encouraging comments me so much to me!
If you would like to download the cut file for the lace edged paper here is the link...

26 comments:

  1. Oh Sandy, this layout if beyond gorgeous! My mouth hit the floor when I seen it. You have put so much love and detail into it. Everything goes together so well! Can't wait to see your flower tutorial if this is a sampling.

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  2. Well Sandy, just stunning again. You can tell that you put so much of yourself into each and every layout you create. You really do wear your heart on your sleeve.

    As for boys layouts and flowers, I have to totally agree with you about creating the layout the way you want not how society expects. I think when you are a new scrapper you just think flowers and boys just can't happen but the more you grow the more you realise that there is no wrong or right way of producing a layout. As long as you like what you are doing and are happy with the end results then that is the right way for you. Go the flowers!

    hugs
    Kaye x

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  3. WOW Sandy!!! What a fantastic photo of your boyssss!! How I wish I could find the treasures you do at flea markets, thay make beautiful embellies. I totally agree with you and with what Kaye's Crafty Place said!!!! I wouldn't want you to change a thing!!! I luv your style and your layouts are just gorgeous!!!! XXXX

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  4. Sandy... Wowzers!! This page is gorgeous!!! Seriously!! You have such an incredible eye for the details... the ones you make and the ones you buy! Every little detail you add is what makes your pages so beautiful!! I love your vintage look... I wish I could pull it off but I just can't do it like you... you set the bar pretty darn high!! :) And i agree with Fern and Kaye... make the pages for yourself!! Everyone who knows you knows this is sooooo you!! Love the sketchy photo of the boyssss btw!!
    Barb :)

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  5. Ooooh oh oh!!! I love it! LOVE IT! Barb is right, you set the bar really high! lol... but so inspiring! and I am totally in love with the antennae that you gave the butterfly... I am totally lifting that idea!

    I agree, I put flowers on my son's layouts when I feel like it. I don't care what others say, this is my art. and well, he loves the pages I make. 3 year olds don't lie about that kind of thing!! LOL

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  6. Oh Sandy, how beautiful - such a lovely layout and the first thing hitting my eyes are those precious lads of yours - yes, I can see the title so appropriately named. The photo is just lovely and it really shines brightly with all of the beautiful embellishments. That pearl earring made into a button embellie is gorgeous. Your blossoms are gorgeous and your tute was perfect and easy to follow. I made some myself for a mini swap I'm doing. TFS that! The paper you created with that luscious border is awesome - so elegant. I love that you didn't try to make your layout a "boy" layout. It turned out to be an elegant piece of art that just speaks "love" and that's so cool! I really love what you do girlfriend! Have a gorgeous week! ;D

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  7. I love seeing what others do with my buttons. I really like that you gave my butterfly some antennae. I'd love it if you would share this on my facebook page "Charlene's Handmade Clay Buttons" I'm trying to get a fan album going to show off where my buttons are going and what they're doing, LOL!
    Thanks also for sharing my RAK.

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  8. Lovely...I love how many flowers you use on all your LO's, I need to be more adventurous with them on my son's LO's too. Off to find that flower cut:)

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  9. Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Elements post on Mar. 29, 2010. Thanks again.

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  10. Another beautiful layout, Sandy! All the little charms and beads on the pin really caught my eye and that butterfly button is so darn pretty!

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  11. good grief!
    did you think I'd never come by again? LOL!

    I love your flower tute and this sweet page!

    I think it was interesting what you said about style..but I think what is important is being happy with what your crafting...that means keeping to what you like, if thats flowers or NOT having a style and trying new all the time...who cares! right!

    I realize I like a grungy look to but don't have much paper that style..guess you'll have to see what I am "cooking' up next! LOL!

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  12. Hey, I see you got a little personal scrapping done! Love that! I so totally agree that everyone has their style and I think you have to go with that or you won't be happy with your results. I'm laughing about the grandkids saying you loved flowers!! That's thinking ahead. Anyway, fab job and love your new cutfile!

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  13. First, I love the machine drawing photo, it has such a vintage feel to it and add to that the gorgeous layout to compliment it = another priceless page by Sandy!

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  14. OMG Sandy,
    Honey, this is amazing! I love your flowers, can't wait to read the tute and try them out!
    This layout is all heart and soul! That machine photo is perfect with these papers, lace and flowers.
    I agree, scarp with what you love. There is nothing wrong with beautiful flowers and butterflies on boys pages....but I'm a flower lover too, tee hee!
    Blessings,
    Kim xXx

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  15. Oh Sandy
    They are a handsome bunch....
    And you did a fab job scrapping them as you always do!
    I like the drawing looks cool...
    awesome detailing
    Big Hugs Wanda:-D

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  16. Hi Sandy!! I've got a little Sunshine for you over on my blog!!!! Have a wonderful evening!! XXXXX

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  17. Sandy, this is fantastic! I love it all. The details are amazing, the colors are so soft and pretty, everything is gorgeous! Happy Tuesday!

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  18. ohhh Sandy this is soooo awesome!!Love all the details!!!!
    hugs
    Brenda

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  19. this is STUNNING as always! such a gorgeous layout and i absolutely LOVE the vintage sheet music! it is one of my fav things to incorporate into my crafty projects whenever i can! i love how you used it here! and, i love all the grey you used as well...so not traditional but so very beautiful! thanks for always leaving me such sweet comments too on my blog! you always make my day! hugs!

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  20. Wow, Sandy, it must of taken you foreva.....gorgeoussssss.....everything about it....you have outdone yourself girl! I love the picture!

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  21. This is just stunning Sandy! Love the pic and how you treated it is fabulous! xxD

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  22. Wow Sandy another fantastic layout...handsome boys, and I too love the flowers and butterflies..I always tend to do this too..I too have been busy but I am glad you found time to do this one..great job..Love all the detail
    ..have a wonderful day!

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  23. Wow Dandy this is amazing!! love the coplors and details!! great pic!! excellent job on this!! love it!!

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  24. Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave in the Cutting category today [07 Apr 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  25. Thank you so much for sharing your extensive art work. LOVING IT! I've been looking for paper lace doilies...so this is absolutely perfect.

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