Thursday's a bit sketchy...

Thursday, October 7, 2010

My goodness the week is flying by so quickly and Thursday is upon us already... which brings with it the Pebbles Sketchy Thursday where a couple of DT members (including myself) were asked to create a layout using a really fun sketch designed by Valerie Salmon.
Here's my take on the challenge...
My son and his tractor... not a day goes by where he hasn't pedalled a million miles around the verandah and all over the yard. I decided to use the Pebbles Tree House collection as it has a real whimsical feel with the cute little bird-houses and I really wanted to create a cute country scene to complement the photo. More quilling for the leaves, just love this technique at the moment!
Got to have just a little bit of stitching somewhere on my layout. One of these days I'm going to find my sewing machine and drag it out so that I can zip around layouts with ease, but for now I will stick to the the hand stitching which I find quite relaxing, unless it is late at night and I stick the needle through my finger... groan! Just love the Pebbles Glitter Candy Dots, they made great apples for my tree!
From farm to you...

17 comments:

  1. Oh Miss Melinda this is just beautiful....Love the photo of your little man!!!! The p/p's are just gorgeous colours and sooooooo YOU!!!!! luv marg xx

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  2. Melinda, this is so cute!!!! I love everything about it, your attention to detail is amazing!

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  3. this is just adorable, so country looking. I absoluteley love the bird houses hung banner style!!! & how you journaled in the clouds!

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  4. Gorgeous as always Melinda!! Love your work!! W:)

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  5. I have no idea on what to say! Your talent blows me away!!!! I love it!!!!!!!
    Absolutely perfection! I think one of my favorites!

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  6. Cool!
    Awesome stitching with a bow and superb flowers on the bottom =) Good job! Be inspired! =)

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  7. It's so lovely: so reach in details and the colors are mixed perfectly!
    Hugs
    Manu

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  8. Beautiful stitching, journaling blocks and grass.

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  9. My, my, my . . . this layout is fabulous! LOVE the candy dots apples and the stitching. So many wonderful details, actually!!!

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  10. Those houses hanging on the string is MEGA CUTE love the idea gorgeous layout and your quiling ... LOVE IT just LOVE it

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  11. Your layout is just stunning and the quilled leaves are a perfect touch. Great job! Thanks for sharing.

    Charlotte
    theartofquilling.com

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  12. Oh Melinda, you are the 'Scene Queen'! How incredible is this layout with that gorgeous tree, grasses and flowers. Love the banner too.
    Hope you have a great weekend.
    xox

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  13. Oh man! Love that birdhouse banner!!! How fun is that!!!

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  14. goodness this is just spectacular, I love that banner and your quilling is soooo fabulous

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  15. Melinda, you never cease to amaze me, I love your work!

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