thursday . . .

4.01.2010

I'm back!!! I have been away from the blog for the past few days, busy with upcoming projects, some house decorating, and a bit of traveling. I have so much to share this week & next :) Today I want to start off with Imaginisce's new sketch challenge for April - created by the very talented Aphra Bolyer!!! I so LOVED this sketch - full of one of my fav elements - circles - and lots of layering!!

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And here is my take on it, using a little Imaginisce blast from the past - their Twitterpated line. Love the bright colors in this & all the fun coordinating embellies :)

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Here is a close-up of this cute little Imaginisce tree rub-on I used - sometimes if I am using rub-ons in tricky spots tucked in amongst other things, I rub them on a transparency first. Then using the FAB Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid glue, adhere it right down. This makes it super easy to position right where I want it :)

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I also added a little texture to this cute Imaginisce chipboard title by tying some twine around it - I am currently in LOVE with twine :)

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Interested in playing along with us??? Head on over here to the Imaginisce blog, leave a comment their & on all the linked DT member blogs & you could be in the running for $50 worth of Imaginisce goodies!!! Getting the itch to use this sketch yoursef??? Pull out some Imaginisce goodies from your stash, create a layout, and link your fab creation to this post!!! You could win $75 worth of Imaginisce goodies OR an I-Top prize package!!!! Have a fab Thursday :) Check back tomorrow for my Magpie sketch & sample . . .

ttyl - julie

36 comments:

  1. Great tip with the rub-on on a transparency - I'll have to try to remember that. Your layout is adorable with all its special touches like the twine.

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  2. This is so cute! I love this paper line. I haven't seen it used much.

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  3. Love this fun LO, Julie! The misting on the background paper looks great. :)

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  4. LOVE your take on the sketch Julie!

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  5. GORGEOUS!!! :) i always love your stuff, julie! :)

    and i'm totally excited about CHA, are you?! ;)

    hugs,
    sarah.

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  6. I adore this! Love that the black and white photos have so many beautiful things surrounding them!

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  7. Wow this is so adorable I love this layout...

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  8. I think your layout is GORGEOUS!!! I really am a great fan of your scrapbooking style!!! TFS!

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  9. I love how your layout turned out. The b/w photos really pop.

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  10. Love these colors. Great tip with the rub-on.

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  11. Such a cute layout! I love your take on the sketch.

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  12. That is a great tip about the rubons. Great layout too!!

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  13. Great job Julie, as always.....Beautiful!

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  14. Love your layout! I'm a huge rub-on fan!

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  15. Your work is so beautiful Julie, I'm always checking out your stuff. Nice job on the sketch as well, perfect!

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  16. This is the sweetest layout so far... sigh.

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  17. love your take on the sketch! fantastic layout!

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  18. what a lovely lovely lo... it is just so sweet and I love the feel it gives off... just lovely! love the new sketch, can't wait to try it out... tfs! {{hugs}} Michelle

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  19. Beautiful! (Can I say that about a boy layout?) I love the tree and flowers.

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  20. Very cool! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Little bit of stitching. Little bit of twine. Little bit of Glimmer Mist. What a wonderful page!

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  22. Love your take on the sketch - using the B&W photos really worked well with these softer colors!

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  23. Oh, how lovely!!! Just beautiful! Love the b&w photos with that paper!

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  24. I love this LO! The perfect papers for spring goodness!

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  25. always a joy looking at your layouts Julie! :)

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  26. Fabulous layout and I really love the line of text at the bottom!!

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  27. This is such a pretty layout, Julie. I just love your work, thanks for the inspiration!

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  28. I have been a fan of yours for several years! I sure do miss checking in on mondays for sketches.... ;) but, love seeing all of your work!

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