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!

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24 comments:

  1. Julie Tucker-WolekJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    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. phinnerJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    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. Sharon FritchmanJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:36 AM

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

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  3. snapdragonJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    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. Charlotte BrochuJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:42 AM

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

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  5. AliaJanuary 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Woah look at that texture! Awesome!!

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  6. gracescraps@gmail.comJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    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. Michelle LaPoint RydellJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    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. BellaideaJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:03 PM

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

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  9. dawnJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    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. KellyCreatesJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:05 PM

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

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  11. Cindy GayJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:59 PM

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

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  12. Denise van DeventerJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    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. Cindy deRosierJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:44 PM

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

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  14. A SASSY SCRAPPERJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    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. reneabouquetsJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    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. Izzy AndersonJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:02 AM

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

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  17. Lynette JacobsJanuary 29, 2013 at 2:18 PM

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

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  18. MichelleMcJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Amazing layout! Love the framing of that wonderful photo!

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  19. Chantal VandenbergJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:44 AM

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

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  20. Heather LandryJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    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. Jinny NewlinJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:58 PM

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

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  22. PatriciaFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    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. Patricia RoebuckFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:22 PM

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

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