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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Last sketch of the year at Lets Scrap

Hi everyone. I have been MIA for a while because our holiday has gone through a really hectic period. Our friends arrived from Johannesburg just after Christmas and so we have spent loads of time taking them around and showing them all there is to see down here in the Eastern Cape.

The highlight for me was a trip up into the mountains to visit a tiny village called Hogsback. It was AMAZING. We camped out - the first day was so hot that I was exhausted by nightfall. The second day we awoke to dense mist and a beautiful soft rain. Only bad bit was we had to pack up tents and all in rain. I had loads of fun as I don't mind he soft rain. Will definitely head back there when we get a chance.

To scrapping matters though. I am way late in posting last weeks sketch challenge from Lets Scrap. The prize was sponsored by the awesome folk over at
Cheri once again provided a wonderful sketch to work with.


I used photos of Claudia from when she was just learning to crawl. I have a huge amount of baby photos I still need to scrap, but the older the grandchildren get, the cuter they get, so I have fallen way behind with the baby pics! Here is my take on the sketch



Here are a few close ups

 

Why not take a look over at Lets Scrap and see what the other DT members have come up with.

Just a reminder to take a look at my blog candy HERE. I will be making the random draw on the 16th January.

Enjoy the rest of your day. I have a few more days of holiday left and will then be heading back to Johannesburg. Thanks for looking.

Hugs
Bev
Posted by Bev at 2:25 PM

50 comments:

  1. DebsJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Great layouts, Photo's are fantastic the caption is spot on.

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  2. Karen McAlpineJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Hi! I am visiting from the Feline Playful give a comment - receive a comment event. I am now a follower! I wish you a Happy New Year filled with lots of crafting time. Sweet baby photos.

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  3. ~ Kendra ~January 5, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    OMG...LOVE your take on the sketch. This layout is beautiful! (She's adorable) I have loved looking through your blog...your layouts are amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!! I found your blog through Feline Playful.

    Kendra

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  4. MandyJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Hi,
    Just popping over from Feline Playful...Gorgeous layout,lovethe papaers and colours and the pictures,how cute...See you again soon...
    Mandy xx

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  5. Shelly SchmidtJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hello and fun to find new blogging friends! I am here from Feline Playful and look forward to your 2011 projects- Wow- your scrapbook pages are beautiful-love the layouts and beautiful colors and embellishments.

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  6. Linda McClainJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Oh my - what an amazing lay out. Everything works so well with the pictures, it just makes the pictures pop off the page. Beautiful!

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  7. Erum TasneemJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    such an adorable layout! and great colours too!

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  8. aletheaJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Wow, your layout is amazing! All your layouts are!! I'm not a scrapper at all but looking at what you have created, i feel like I could be inspired!! LOL!! I'm over from feline playful and I look forward to following your creativity throughout the year!!

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  9. LeanneJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I'm here via Feline Playful & realized I'm already following you. Lovely layouts. Happy Crafting 2011.

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  10. Linda WescottJanuary 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Popped over from Feline Playful to say hi and become your follower. I've enjoyed looking round your blog and look forward to seeing your future projects. It's great to be meeting some more scapbookers as It's something I really want to get back into, and looking for inspiration. Hugs lin

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  11. FayeJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Bev, thanks for your lovely comment over at FayeWorld. Happy 2011 to you. Your holiday sounds totally fabby and I love, love, love these LO's. Have a great week. x

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  12. JessicaJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Wow, you have some fabulous layouts and your animal pictures are awesome!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Hi,
    I am from Feline Playful blog.
    I am a new Followers of your blog.
    Your blog is beautiful.
    Happy New Year!
    Hugs Karla

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  14. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    So nice layout. Came via Feline Playful. I am a follower now :)

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  15. Ms. JenJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    What an adorable layout! I love how you used yelloe and then pulled in the bright blue - fantastic. I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Found you on Karen's blog post "Give a comment, Get a comment". So I'm making my rounds. I hope you'll come visit me too. Happy New year!!

    Hugs - Jen

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  16. MerviJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Hello, beautiful creation!

    I came from FP and wish you a great crafting year;-))m

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  17. Kristi January 5, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Lovely layout! I'm visiting you from FP and have enjoyed looking at your blog! I am following now so I can come back and visit you in the future! Have a great day!

    Kristi

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  18. ThePurplePlaceJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Your scrap layout is fantastic! I am a card-maker who has never been very good at scrap layouts. I great admire those of you who do it so well and make it look so easy!!

    It'll be nice to be one of your new followers!

    Happy Scrapping,
    Lisa

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  19. MargoJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Oh what a nice LO !
    Love the pics and the colours !
    I'm a Feline follower too :)
    Greetz
    Margo

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  20. Darlene January 5, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Great job on the layout and what a cute baby!! I too have come to meet & greet you from Feline Playful and I'm so glad I did. Your blog is awesome and I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations. See you soon!

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  21. JenniJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Gorgeous layout! I popped over today from Feline Playful and have become a follower so will be back again soon.
    Jenni x

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  22. AnitaJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Love your blog. Found it on Feline Playful. I am now a follower. Hug Anita

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  23. ShellJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Fabulous layouts the colour are fab.
    Shell xx

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Greetings Bev! You have another new friend and follower here from Feline Playful. Love your layouts. I also love that there is so much crossover between scrapping and cardmaking as I am not a scrapper, but I love to make cards so I can get lots of inspiration from both areas. Your pics from the park are also just fabulous -- what a special treat to have the animals so close by. See you again soon, and Happy New Year!!

    Christine

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  25. dj1952January 5, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Your layout is adorable! The baby is the cutest, though. I've stopped by from Feline Playful, though I'm alread a follower. Hugs, dj

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  26. faithnmeJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    such a beautiful blog.. lov the lay out.. you have some amazing pictures. I am folloiwng from FP. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to seeing more

    Hugs

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  27. Rachel HopeJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    WOW!! Stunning! I'm a New Follower from Feline Playful! Can't wait you have in store for 2011!

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  28. Renata van MiltenburgJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Lovely layouts and cards, it was a pleasure "walking" through your blog!

    Happy New Year and a toast to a creative 2011!

    Liefs, Renata

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  29. Georgia EhrmannJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    such a wonderful creation from the sketch! I love your embellishments too! I am a new follower thru Feline!

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  30. stempelfeestJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Lovely LO! Arrived her from Feline Playful!
    Regards,
    Mariska

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  31. Vivi CasaleJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    great layout!!
    Stopped by as your blog is listed in Feline Playful!
    xxx
    Vivi

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  32. JagusiaJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    It's so cute!
    Happy crafting,
    I'm a follower now

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  33. Little Scraps of Heaven DesignsJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    love your work.
    found your blog on feline playful.

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  34. **Farrah**January 6, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Fantastic LO!! Just beautiful!
    Happy crafting.
    Your new Feline friend,
    Farrah

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  35. BarbaraJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    Stopping by from Feline Playful to visit your blog and become a follower. Love your scrapbook layouts. Happy New Year to you and your family.

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  36. papertrails leaverJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Hi Beverly! Just wanted to drop in and say hi and let you know that I am following your blog. :-) Amy

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  37. UnknownJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Love your layout, very pretty. Came over from Feline Playful and have become a follower.

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  38. DebraJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Your layout is stunning! I found your blog through Feline Playful and I am a new follower. I look forward to your inspiration!

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  39. Cindy GayJanuary 6, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Oh that is so sweet! Lovely little one! I'm here on the Feline Playful blog hop.

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  40. Mrs A.January 6, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Hello Beverley,
    Have arrived here via Feline Playful and am now a follower too. You have a genuine flair for capturing the moment in your layouts.

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  41. ChristineJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Fantastic pages! Your granddaughter is adorable! Hugs,
    Christine (#71 @ FP)

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  42. JuanitaJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Hi there, I'm a new follower from Feline Playful, looking forward to seeing more of your work.

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  43. CindyJanuary 6, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I'm not a scrapper but I admire your design sense. Lovely layout and colors. Here from Feline Playful to check you out. C2

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  44. lis-mJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Hi..what a sweet layout...
    I found your blog thro' Feline Playful.
    I am now a Feline Follower!
    Happy New Year!
    Hugs xx

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  45. GemJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Bev this is really gorgeous! I am visiting from Feline Playful and am now following you :) Gemma x

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  46. MargreetJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Bev....wonderful LO's.....I'm here following Feline Playful!...thanks for giving the chance to win your candy
    xxx Margreet

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  47. Donnas DenJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Beautiful layouts Bev.

    Donna x

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  48. BernadetJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    great layout Bev!!
    I found your blog with FP

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  49. Seongsook DuncanJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Oh.. so cute! Very nice layout. Thanks for sharing. I am from Feline Playful and am now a follower. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

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  50. Cards By MIJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Love to find inspiriational scrappers as I struggle to make the pages myself. You are sure an inspiration!
    Love n hugs,
    Marie

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