Guest Designer and Sketch Challenge...

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

 
Making Memories Guest Designer...
I'm really thrilled to announce that I am Guest Designer for
Making Memories today - would love for you to check it out HERE!

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Imaginice September Sketch...
Winter is finally behind us (Southern Hemisphere) and today is the first day of Spring, thankgoodness because I'm not a great fan of the cold... I love my hot weather! Anyhow, with the first of the month comes another wonderful sketch challenge from Imaginisce and this month's sketch has been designed by the very talented Aida Haron.
Here is my sample layout.
Aida's sketch was condusive to ATC size rectangles so I ran with that idea and created nine little ATC's... each with its own miniature tree scene. The Imaginisce Apple Cider range of papers and embellishments was perfect for this as it has an entire sheet of double sided patterned paper covered in different trees which was one of my favourites as soon as I saw it!
 A standard feature for me is the 'fussy cutting' of grass tufts but for something a little non traditional - I decided to make my clouds using the i-rock and a whole pile of little glam-rock pearls - I am seriously loving my i-rock, it is fast becoming my new favourite toy! 
 A dog's life indeed! Our farm dog 'Lizzy' is perhaps not your traditional choice of K9 for a farm but she is an absolute delight and the kids wouldn't be without her and she wouldn't be without them!
So, grab you scrappy stash and your Imaginisce products and start creating... you have until September 25 to enter the sketch challenge to be in the running for a fabulous box of goodies! You will find all the details HERE! Plus, don't forget to leave a comment on the Imaginisce blog (and mine hehe) for another chance to win more goodies, and if you blog hop around all the participating Imaginisce design team to view their gorgeos sketch samples and leave messages, you increase you chances of winning, good luck!
From farm to you...
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70 comments:

  1. Kelly MassmanAugust 31, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    I love it! Can't wait to see the rest!

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  2. Marhamah CyrusAugust 31, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    pretty flowers ^.^

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  3. MarelizeAugust 31, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Looks amazing Melinda! Can't wait to see it all. :)

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  4. Jenn KSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    What a great idea to have each Rectangle be a little scene...and congrats on your making memories guest spot!

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  5. carrieSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    Cute, cute cute!!!!!

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  6. PammejoSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Very cute, love the photo!!!

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  7. BobbiSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Pretty layout. I love all the dimension you added to your squares.

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  8. Char DobsonSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Wonderful layout! I really like how you've created all of the miniature tree scenes. :)

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  9. mustangkaylaSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Oh my word! Look at those ATC cards and all the details on this layout! Wowzers did you ever ROCK that sketch!

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  10. ChelleSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    I love how you mirrored the sketch. I am getting the irock tool real soon...can't wait to play with it.

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  11. April DSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Oh, this is flipping adorable with all those little scenes. You should enter this one somewhere to be published as it is just too cute!! got my irock yesterday gonna try it out in few minutes here...lol

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  12. { Scrappiness }September 1, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    What a wonderful LO!!
    I just loved the way you used all elements!!
    Lots of kisses!!

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  13. MarleneSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    How Cute! LOVE the little ATC cards you created! So creative!

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  14. MicheleSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    What a cute layout!!! I love it!

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  15. ~*Jen*~September 1, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    YAY!! Thanks so much!
    alaska.girl.24@hotmail.com

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  16. Lucy ChesnaSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    i love the sketch and the layout is just beautiful

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  17. FrancesSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Congrats on your GD spot at Making Memories...what an honor, and I love your take on the Imaginisce sketch...wow!! Sooo many details!

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  18. Diana WaiteSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    LOOK at all that detail! That is AMAZING!!

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  19. Debbie BakkSeptember 1, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Oh my gosh-I love it! this is my favorite take on this sketch-can't wait to try this one this month. again just love everything about this layout.

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  20. Becky MooreSeptember 1, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    I love, love LOVE it!!!

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  21. KimSeptember 1, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    So cute, would have never of thught to make ATC cards!! Great Idea!

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  22. Snips and SnailsSeptember 1, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    This is fabulous! I love the ATCs.

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  23. DSeptember 1, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    I love how you decorated the individual pieces! Those trees are awesome.

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  24. Karen PinsonatSeptember 1, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Love the ATC's!

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  25. ScrapthatSeptember 1, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Great job!

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  26. Kathy White LR ARSeptember 1, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Love it!

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  27. Mary Pat SiehlSeptember 1, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    oh my-fabulous

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  28. LaurajeanSeptember 1, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I just recently found your blog and man oh man, am I loving your work...your layout for the guest on Making Memories is just Stunning and I love your layout for the Sketch over at Imaginisce Blog...just gorgeous :)

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  29. JeanSeptember 1, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    How clever!!

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  30. SuzukiSeptember 1, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Very sweet layout!! I love what everyone has done with this design!!!

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  31. SophiaSeptember 1, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Super cute LO...

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  32. CourtSeptember 1, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    This is so super cute!!!

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  33. Kelly MassmanSeptember 1, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    OMG! I don't think this Imaginisce LO was here when I visited before! THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. All of those little scenes you set up. Just when I think you can't come up with anything more spectacular, you do!! Keep it up, girl! You ROCK!

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  34. craftymom205September 1, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Love the different scenes in each block. Great layout.

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  35. MargSeptember 1, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Oh Melinda you never cease to amaze me!!! I LOVE what you have done with the sketch for Imaginisce and wow for the layout at Making Memories.....Awesome work as always...luv marg xxx

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  36. UnknownSeptember 1, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Both layouts are great but I really like the one for Iamginisce, what an awesome take on the sketch!

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  37. PammejoSeptember 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    As always, just beautiful, knocked this one out of the park with all of the details

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  38. scrapperbeckaSeptember 1, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Great layout!It is awesome, I love the pearls

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  39. SamSeptember 1, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Gorgeous! as always, I love how all of the little blocks are different scenes, very clever.

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  40. Kirsten MoranSeptember 1, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Cute mini scenes. Love your MM LO too!

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  41. ShoppingTamiiSeptember 1, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    super duper cute!!!

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  42. JenniSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    I Love the tree paper too!! Now I have a great idea how to use it :)

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  43. charli24September 1, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Very cute layout! Love the clouds.

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  44. Jill SarginsonSeptember 1, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    super cute layout!!

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  45. BrittneySeptember 1, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    That grass that you made is sooo cool!

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  46. ruthSeptember 1, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    I adore all the little pictures within the layout and how you 'framed' them. :)

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  47. GisèleSeptember 1, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    love your clouds:-)

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  48. KarenBSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Congratulations on your MM spot, that's fabulous!

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    such a cute take on the sketch!!! tfs!!

    btw, congrats on the MM spotlight :)

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  50. BeckySeptember 1, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    what a cute idea with the trees and great title.

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  51. LaurenSeptember 1, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    Oooh congrats on your guest spot at MM! So well deserved! Love the doggy layout - great minds huh? LOL

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  52. Auntie EmSeptember 2, 2010 at 4:38 AM

    I love your take on the sketch! The pearls for clouds are too cute!
    Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  53. pdrncSeptember 2, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Love each little scene you created. Amazing.

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  54. {VICKI}September 2, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    fabulous layout! thanks for sharing

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  55. LanSeptember 2, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    totally creative with the atc tree cards!

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  56. juli (sweetpz)September 2, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    great layout!! love the papers you used!
    hugs
    juli

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  57. Manhattan MandieSeptember 2, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    What an AMAZING layout!!! I love the ATC card idea! I just love all of the little scenes you've created... The i-rock is my new favorite tool too! I just need more colors of studs and gems, LOL! Thanks for sharing this awesome layout!!!

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  58. Suzanne McGregorSeptember 2, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    WOW! The Making Memories layout is phenomenal ! Totally inspired by you. Thanks for sharing!

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  59. Lillian ChildSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Love your use of the ATC's !!! It's almost like a storybook page - so much going on - LOVE it!!!

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  60. DebbieSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    Your layouts are amazing! I'm love your details!

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  61. Flying PrincessSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    This must have taken forever! I love it!

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  62. Janet's JoySeptember 3, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Super cute!

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  63. MelanieSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    amazing layout!!!

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  64. spelsueSeptember 5, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    WOW! I love that you reversed the sketch. All those little details in the rectangles were adorable. I wouldn't have thought to decorate those. Great idea.
    spelsue1@maine.rr.com

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Fun layout, love it :)

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  66. Nita K.September 5, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    This layout is very cute! I love the tree scenes.

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  67. TracyM #6773September 6, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    WOW - love your take on the sketch - each panel is such pretty piece of art and love the dimension too - LOVE IT ALL!!!
    TracyM #6773

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  68. SuzanneSeptember 7, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    If I have not told you, A BIG CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! Love your page! I hope you are doing fabulous! Hugs

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  69. Melissa D.September 7, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    I love all of the little critters! So fun. Great layout!

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  70. UnknownSeptember 7, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Awesome! this is a fun layout. i wish I was treated as good as my dog sometimes :)!

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