Saturday, December 22, 2012

Scrap Africa's Challenge #12



I came across a beautiful challenge blog the other day, entitled Scrap Africa!

Our banner

I recognized some of my scrappy friends on the design team, so I thought I would give one of their challenges a try.  Then I read on and found out that challenge #12's subject is "filmstrip!" I thought it was a pretty cool coincidence and that I just purchased Tim Holtz's filmstrip die cut at Hobby Lobby, so I had to make a page for this challenge.


Here is my layout created just for Scrap Africa:

I used another photo that I took right after the first snowfall we had in late November.  I went out to take pictures of the snow, and turned around and saw my shadow.  It was a pretty magical moment, so I wanted to capture it on a scrapbook page.

Thank you, Scrap Africa, for the wonderful inspiration!!!

We also had some more flurries last night, which covered things with a little blanket of snow, making things look beautiful this morning!  Here are some photos that I took:





I hope you are all enjoying the hustle and bustle of the holiday season!  Thank you for stopping by my blog today!
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22 comments:

  1. Charlotte BrochuDecember 22, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    I love the color combo here and you have used the filmstrip beautifully! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and all the best to you in the New Year!

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  2. Sandi ClarksonDecember 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Hi, Sharon! Thanks for coming by my blog today! It gave me a chance to pop in on yours as well! Love how you've used the film strip over that truly unique photo! Your title work is really cool! Hope you have a great Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  3. Julie Tucker-WolekDecember 22, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! I am so glad you played along with Scrap Africa!! LOVING the photos, the colors, and the way you used the film strips!! FABULOUS!!!

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  4. snapdragonDecember 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    LOVE that LO- the embellishments work so well with the subtle blues from the photo, and I think the wooden background is perfect!

    We got a few flakes of snow last Saturday. Mixed with rain, of course, but it was so fun to drive and see the snow swirling about! It only lasted about 45 minutes, but I will take what I can get!

    Take care and have a wonderful Christmas with your family!

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  5. phinnerDecember 22, 2012 at 10:31 AM

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  6. phinnerDecember 22, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    a happy coincidence!!! TH + SA#12 = INSPIRED!

    I love shadow photos! swooning over snow! it is "hard" raining here. for us Californians! LOL!!!

    Merry Christmas Sharon and Family! One of my very best blessings this year is YOU!

    : .)

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  7. Patricia RoebuckDecember 22, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Oh how fun is this! Love the photos too! Only a little chill here and that's it. Mere Christmas to you and your family!!!

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  8. Cindy GayDecember 22, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Very pretty Sharon! Like the different colored negative strips.

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  9. Heather LandryDecember 23, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    The negative strips are amazing! I really love the photos of your snow too. Sometimes I wish we could get snow here!

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  10. Lynette JacobsDecember 23, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I love the reflection in the snow. I am so glad you decided to play along with us at Scrap Africa...and you rocked the challenge.

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  11. Cindy deRosierDecember 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Wow, this is stunning. I love the way you used the inspiration.

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  12. Denise van DeventerDecember 23, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Beautiful layout and the photo is soo great! Love the fussy cut bits too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap Africa!

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  13. CraftLein* - enjoy creativity December 23, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Your Layout looks wonderful!!! Have a very merry Christmas!!

    Love from The Netherlands,
    Leintje*

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  14. UnknownDecember 25, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I've never heard of this challenge site, so thanks for turning me onto it. I will have to check them out and maybe do a page or two with them.

    I love this page. The photo you took of your shadow is a great idea! And the filmstrips are great.

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    1. PatriciaJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:53 PM

      Lisa, we would love for you to come and join in our challenges!We start the month with a sketch challenge and on the 15 of the month we have a theme challenge from the Design Team...we have lots of fun between us girls...hope to see you soon!

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  15. dawnDecember 26, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Hello Sharon,

    So happy to catch up on all your WONDERFUL and BEAUTIFUL LAYOUTS!! You have been busy crafting, so jealous right now!

    I remember this picture and LOVE THE PAGE using it!! Shadow's are one of my favorite photos. Great job getting using the photostrip.

    The color challenge below is gorgeous too, loving all the snow themes your using.

    How fun for the poetry tea, my kids had those too. I didn't get pictures though, so good for you getting these.

    I LOOOOOOVE GRIDS!! This one is so cool, love the way you filled up each sqare and more with YUMMINESS!!

    Hope you had a Merry Christmas yesterday and filled with love and joy!! Thank you for your comments too, they make my day!!

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  16. gracescraps@gmail.comDecember 26, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    What a gorgeous photo and LO!! Love your fussy cutting. I hope you and your family had a wonderful and blessed Christmas!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  17. AndreaDecember 28, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    You kept the color pallette very simple in shades of blue and beige and it goes so well with the photo. I have a similar photo, however, taken at the beach and I am wondering if I can pick up on some of your design elements for my own layout ...
    Happy 2013, Andrea

    By the way, I also participated in the challenge, have a look at my blog and if you like, become a memeber http://paperscrapsandscissors.blogspot.com/

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    1. Sharon FritchmanDecember 28, 2012 at 6:17 AM

      Hi Andrea! You certainly may pick up some of my design! I am honored!!!!!

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  18. KellyCreatesDecember 29, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    LOVE that amazing photo! And you scrapped it beautifully, Sharon. Very cool how you used those negative strips!

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  19. Rene SharpDecember 31, 2012 at 3:12 AM

    What a STUNNING creation, I love it to bits!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap Africa. Hope to see you again soon. Smiles, Rene' :)

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  20. PatriciaJanuary 1, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Thank you for sharing your lovely Lo with us at Scrap Africa! I also have a beach shadow photo to scrap...mmmm... this could maybe become a challenge in the future?

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