Friday, November 15, 2013

You Raise Me Up . . .

Good Morning everyone!  Welcome to Friday, November 15, 2013!

Today I would like to share the new Color Me Scrappy challenge.


As you can see, these colors and muted and beautiful, and the "twist" is to use texture somewhere on your project. This page was a labor of love for me . . .




I woke up last Sunday morning to this beautiful sunrise and was inspired to scrap it using Josh Groban's wonderful lyrics.  We attended his concert at the Wells Fargo Center in  Philadelphia on Sunday, November 3, 2013.  The "we" I talked about was me, my sister, Karen, and our good friend, Barb!  (These photos were taken by Karen and me with our cell phones!)  Karen purchased the tickets for the 3 of us.  Such a wonderful gift!

Here we are just before the concert began:


I would also like to share some images from the concert:







 "You Raise Me Up" during the encore:

It was spectacular and I was moved to tears . . . but the best part was that I got to share this experience with Karen and Barb!  Thanks, Karen, for getting the tickets - from the bottom of my heart!

(I framed my page and gave it to her as a thank you gift!!)

 . . . and I would like to close with the "Official" video of You Raise Me Up:


Thank you very much for stopping by my blog today!  I am happy that you came by for a visit.   My hope for you is that you really enjoy your Friday and weekend.  The weather is supposed to be a little warmer. I just heard that the temps may go up into the 50's!

And don't forget to check out Color Me Scrappy for their latest challenge!
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35 comments:

  1. LizzycNovember 15, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    HI..Firstly your layout is really lovely, the photo is magnificent and love the texture of the hessian under your photo.. and wow to going to the concert.. I love that particular song and very rarely can I listen to it without crying, so I will type this before I listen to it otherwise I wont be able to see to type!!hehe!! Have a wonderful weekend too!! We have had some storms and very much needed rain here, and there are more storms on the way for us.. So we love the rain, take care.. xx

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  2. Crafty Lein* - enjoy creativity November 15, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Oh my you rock girl, this project is soooo STUNNING!! I love all the little details and the butterflies are so beautiful. Your concert photo's are looking very well, and going to a concert is always so much fun.
    Always a pleasure to come over and feel the creative vibe at your blog (now I can't wait to have some creative time for myself...).

    Love from The Netherlands,
    Leintje*

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  3. katslittlepassionNovember 15, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    love your layout!!! the colors are amazing!!! :)

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekNovember 15, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Love love love love this!! LOVING that photo and the butterflies! And how exciting and fun that you saw Josh!!!! Love him!!!!

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  5. MaryanneNovember 15, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Your layout is so beautiful. I love the photograph and the texture in it. That song is sooo beautiful with such a wonderful message. Love this whole layout! Enjoy your weekend too!

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  6. Charlotte BrochuNovember 15, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    What a great layout! There is so much feeling attached to it!

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  7. KeriNovember 15, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Sharon, thanks so much for the sweet comments on my blog about my Scrap Africa page! I adore what you've done here with these Josh Groban lyrics. The butterflies and layered trims are gorgeous, and I love that the paper has hints of the magenta sunrise color in it. Beautiful work and inspiring page!

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  8. Lynette JacobsNovember 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    This is stunning. I love this song by Josh Groban. It is one of my favourites. The butterflies are such an awesome touch.

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  9. Linda EggletonNovember 15, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful! And how lucky are you to see Josh Groban in concert!!

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  10. Lizzy HillNovember 15, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    GORGEOUS....totally LOVING those butterflies, too....fab page...& Lucky you girls going to the concert:):):)

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  11. Cindy GayNovember 15, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Lucky you. Like the font on the layout photo.

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  12. dawnNovember 16, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Good morning Sharon, so happy to see another layout from you, YAY!! What a gorgeous gorgeous layout, love that view and those words are perfect for the page. I love the trims and textures you added to the page. How thoughtful of your sister to get tickets for this show, he sounded wonderful. I've never heard of him but enjoyed the video, thank you for that. The concert pictures are WOW, especially the last one!!!
    Sharon, I love our friendship too and am thankful to have met you. I love that we are both share a love for sunrises, sunsets and nature, always a JOY to come here and see you and your beautiful work!!!
    It's going to be warmer here too, hoping to get out to the track and make some mandalas and just enjoy the fresh air. Have a wonderful weekend my dear sweet friend! HUGS!

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  13. JeannetteNovember 16, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Hi Fritchey :-)

    Oooh This Lo its abslotuly Dreamy and stunning, i love the butterflies and the georgus design and colors,love,love,love this to much.
    i can see you have so much fun of the concert , rock it ,yeeeah!!!

    Greetings Jeannette

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  14. LynnNovember 16, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Good morning Sharon! You are too kind! Thanks for all your lovely comments on my blog :)
    WOW! Josh Groban! Must of been amazing!!!
    Your layout is stunning and I LOVE the colors in your photo! The butterflies and banners across the bottom are gorgeous. YOU are an inspiration to me!
    xo

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  15. Crystal SchneiderNovember 16, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Your layout is so beautiful. Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog you are so sweet. I really appreciate your comments they always put a smile on my face.

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  16. Valerie-JaelNovember 16, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful layout, love the soft colours, and layers and texture. And I am a bit envious of that concert you got to go to, looks great, wish I had been there with you! Valerie

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  17. KristinNovember 16, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Oooooh! I bet that was SO fun! I love his voice and songs and LOVE that you were inspired to add his lyrics to your GORGEOUS page. The pink pops in such a lovely way. Thank you too for your sweet comments - you're always so good to me ;) xoxo

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  18. TrishNovember 16, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    A gorgeous LO Sharon, i LOVE Josh Groban and that song gives me goosebumps also,i so love the pink! hugs x

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  19. Tracey GregoryNovember 16, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    What a wonderful page and memories! I adore Josh and his singing gives me chills sometimes!

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  20. MichelleMcNovember 16, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Wow! This is breathtaking, Sharon! Love the photo, design, and lyrics. Gorgeous, gorgeous work! How lucky to see him in concert.

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  21. Heather LandryNovember 16, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Your layout is absolutely wonderful Sharon. The colors are incredible! The photos you got at the concert are stunning. Wow!!

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  22. UnknownNovember 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    hey dear Sharon What cool that you've been to that concert it is a good singer love also that music, you've had a great pictures made.
    WOW!!!!! This layout is spectacular gorgeous creation! I just love this page so much,quote on the picture so amazing LOVE IT !!!My friend
    having a great week
    oxox Carla

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  23. Kirsty VittetoeNovember 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    That is an absolutely stunning layout, and I love Josh Groban too, his songs keep me though some difficult times in my life and I attended his concert last year in Vegas too!

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  24. Jinny NewlinNovember 18, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    What a beautiful gift, Sharon! That photograph is breathtaking, and I just love all those yummy textures! Great pics, too! So glad you had a wonderful time with the girls!

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  25. Patricia RoebuckNovember 18, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Amazing details on the layout, Sharon! And how fun is that concert!!

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  26. Raechelle BellusNovember 18, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    The photo is stunning and every single detail you put into this layout just enhances it more. Josh Groban is truly gifted and I can hear him singing each time I look at your layout. Beautifully done, Sharon.

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  27. Denise PriceNovember 18, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Great page for a great song!

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  28. Denise van DeventerNovember 19, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Stunning page and love the inspiration! You really rocked everything on this page! ;-)

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  29. Chantal VandenbergNovember 20, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    This is awesome!!!

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  30. Dolly BNovember 20, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Such a beautiful layout, stunning, the colours are perfect and I bet your friend loved this gift to her. Thanks for sharing your concert photo's , I love going to concerts, and Musical theatre. Next month we are going to see the Lion King so I am looking forward to that very much. Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog, it is a pleasure to be working with you also
    Mary x

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  31. Terhi KoskinenNovember 21, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    Oh my! Sharon, just a-ma-zing layout! So harmony, and so...can't find words to discribe it!
    I'm joining as a reader, there is no chance to miss your creations in future.
    Happy to be your co-desinger on Challenge YOUrself blog <3

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  32. yyamNovember 21, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    Oh my! I love it. So soft and pretty! And amazing textures!
    P/s: Looked like a fabulous concert....I love his songs!

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  33. KerryNovember 21, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Hiya Sharon, another scrappy journey together with Challenge YOUrself, looking forward to seeing even more of your scrappy goodness. xx

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  34. KerrynNovember 22, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    What a stunning photo! A gorgeous page :).

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  35. JJsMomStephNovember 28, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Love the wispy fabric behind your photo!

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