I am just about managing to keep up with class so far which is amazing for me! I have loved receiving the prompts which really are totally making sense and giving me clear ideas on how to actually use the papers in my stash. The sketches are great, Shimelle's bonus video today was sooooo amazing and looking through the forum there are a whole bunch of very talented scrappers out there (I have started to follow new inspiring blogs too!)
The first prompt encouraged us to use up strips of scrap paper and I loved the sketch for this LO, so found it fairly easy to put together (tho it still took me some time!) Note the little heart has been moved from the photo, this is just covering up the name of the school.
The second prompt was about using patterned paper as the background. I kind of cheated a bit on this one as for both prompts I used the same base, which is from a set that I was given and immediately took a dislike to. So I decided to use the subtlety patterned paper in both to kind of tie the 2 together as the both pages tell the same story...1st day at school.
I also cut out the flowers from another sheet in the set as I normally don't do flowers/florals so getting out of my comfort zone is a good thing to try. But I am not really sure that it works on this page... what do you think? I am really happy to be scrapping again and to be using up some of those piles of papers and scraps! I will be doing more soon hopefully.
I now need to try and get a 'kit' together for prompt 3 but real life is getting in the way. DS is poorly and has a broken arm (again!), DH has had to stay away with work unexpectedly, DD is on a school trip in France, Dad was due his second bout of chemotherapy today but they were unable to get his permanent IV line in so he has to be admitted to the chemo unit. I have a full day at work tomorrow, hoping DS manages a full day at school as he hasn't so far this week, bless him. Looking on the bright side, if I have to take time off work I may get to indulge myself sorting through those patterned papers!
You've done a great job on the prompts...love your cut out flowers! You sound as though you are in the thick of it with DS and your dad...hope they manage to get the chemo sorted out
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Wow, you certainly have a lot going on right. I really like both these layouts and the cut out flowers are just the right accent.
ReplyDeleteLove how these both work so well together.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I'm amazed you are able to function with all that happening... A broken arm again? Eeek ... and so sorry your Dad's chemo is problematic. Thinking of you all. And your two pages work together a treat. :)
ReplyDeleteGosh, you have a lot going on at the minute - hope the news about yur Dad is better soon
ReplyDeleteYou poor thing, you do have a lot on your plate. I hope all these things improve soon xx
ReplyDeleteYour layouts are lovely - glad you fitted in some scrap time :)
{{{hugs}}} hope things improve soon.
ReplyDeleteLove the first page especially - great mix of greens. This seems to be a succesful sketch and method judging by the pages I am seeing in Blogland right now (not playing along with Pretty Paper though)
so Sorry to hear of all the things you are working through right now, I hope all goes well with your dad's chemo. I'm happy to hear you are enjoying Shimelle's class, I see so many great layouts and cards being made by those taking the class. Great job on the prompts :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, just an fyi - I did receive your wonderful card and cute gift yesterday!! I smiled when I saw that globe, it's perfect, thank you!
Hi Ruth ~ Your layout is lovely and I'm glad to know you are keeping up with Shimelle's prompts. I have already fallen drastically behind, but that's supposed to be ok with Shimelle...right?
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of you and wondering how your dad is doing. Hugs and prayers coming your way... xo
Goodness you have a lot going on right now. Great job with the pages, they work really well together :o)
ReplyDeleteHere, in the US, our kids do not wear uniforms (well some schools have uniforms but the vast majority don't) ... I wish we did. In many ways it would make life easier -- and Look how adorable they are!
ReplyDeleteYour pages are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on my blog and good luck with the Funky Hand blog hop!
Its been a great class hasn't it? I love the layouts you've done so far.
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