Saturday, January 26, 2013

Scrap Africa's challenge #13!

I have been inspired by Scrap Africa's blog ever since I came across it a couple of months ago!  Not only do they have a wonderful sketch challenge in the beginning of the month, but 1/2 way through the month they have another fun and inspiring challenge!  Challenge #13 is all about using postage stamps on your layout: 

 "Use postage stamps on your layout, old, new, rubber stamped stamps, whatever you have in your stash!!"

I loved the idea of using postage stamps from my stash, and I had an acrylic stamp set that I have been wanting to use, so this gave me the perfect chance to play with it!  I used a fun tutorial by Mandy Harrell for my border.  If you are interested in how she makes this kind of border, please see her amazing blog:  For Scrapping Out Loud.  And specifically, Mandy's "frilly border" tutorial is here!

Here is my layout:


I love this photo of Anne!  I took it at Jacobsburg Park this past September.  To me, her happiness shown here really expresses what Anne is all about!!!

I used green cardstock and patterned paper from the "Up Up and Away" Collection by Mindy Terasawa.  I also used the Close to my Heart acrylic stamp set entitled "Pure Love" for the postage stamp and the other stamping I did on my page.  The inks are Donna Salazar's mixed media "Inx."

Thank you, Scrap Africa, and Mandy for the inspiration!  I really appreciate it!  If you have time, please check out their blogs!

And thank you so much for stopping by mine today.  Happy Weekend, everyone!

24 comments:

  1. Ohhhhhhhhh wow Sharon! I love love loveeeeeeeeee this!! LOVING the colors and all that amazing distressing!! Thanks so much for playing along with Scrap Africa!!!

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  2. that's such an awesome technique! (isn't Mandy just beautiful?!) love those textures! did you ink the outside edges or is that the paper? it gives this piece so much depth! and Anne, cute as ever!

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    1. Thanks so much, Linda! I did ink the outside edges!!!!

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  3. WOW. At first glance it looks like the top layer has BURST open with joy and pealed back to reveal Miss Anne inside! It's as if the paper could not contain her! I like this technique. It looks like a lot of work, but oh so worth it! You did a great job!

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  4. What a unique border and so fun! Really matches your sweet photo!

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  5. Woah look at that texture! Awesome!!

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  6. Oh, wow!!! What creative and gorgeous framing!! Fab photo too!! Thanks so much for your always kind and encouraging comments on my work!! It is so appreciated!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  7. Sharon I totally totally LOVE how your daughter just bursts right out of the frame - that frame is amazing! Love all the texture!

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  8. very cute page! I'm just finishing mine too, great challenge!

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  9. WOW WOW WOW, this is gorgeous and so awesome! I agree with eveyone, Anne is bursting out of that frame, LOVE LOVE THIS!! What a great memory to have of her and she will love looking at this later on. So glad your enjoying the challenges and thanks for the links to more inspiration!!
    Happy Sunday!

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  10. Wonderful photo of Anne! That border turned out AWESOME! Very cool effect! You always inspire ME, Sharon :)

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  11. This is so cool! Great job with the fringed frame!

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  12. Great layout Sharon...wow...so very creative and I know that a lot of work has gone into your page! Love the effect and the result...definitely a super page! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Scrap Africa! ;-)

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  13. What a cool technique! It looks great - awesome LO!

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  14. Gorgeous LO Sharon!!! I ALWAYS enjoy the LO's you do about your sweet girls.......Awesome paper crumpling, girlfriend!!! BIG HUGS!

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  15. This turned out gorgeous, Sharon! Love that frilly border that you picked up from Miss Mandy, and of course that beautiful photo of Anne!! So very FAB!!

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  16. That's an awesome photo! Love your page and techniques.

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  17. This is gorgeous...you nailed this challenge. Thank you for playing along with us at Scrap Africa.

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  18. Amazing layout! Love the framing of that wonderful photo!

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  19. Oh my goodness!!! This is like the most amazing thing I've seen in AGES!!! Love this sooo much!!!!!!

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  20. Seriously awesome! That border is amazing and your page is just beautiful. Thanks for linking to the tutorial.

    Also, Thank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog. Good luck in the giveaway!!!

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  21. What an AMAZING border treatment, girl! WOW! Such a great page!

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  22. Love how you used the border...sets the mood for your beautiful photo!!! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Scrap Africa!

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  23. Love how you did all around the LO! So cool and so full of energy just like Anne's photo!

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