Friday, February 18, 2011

A Look Into The Past . . . Timeless Memories

I am going to admit that for quite awhile I was hooked on the monthly kit subscriptions.  I've have numerous kits I haven't even touched and made the decision awhile back to cancel my monthly kit subscriptions.  There are a few kit clubs out there that I love and once in awhile, if my budget permits I indulge and buy a kit.  Swirlydoos February kit, Things Remembered caught my attention, not only because it was crying out "vintage layouts", but more so for the beautiful colors. 
Recently my sister gave me an envelope full of vintage photos from my dad's side of the family.  I came across this picture of my great grandmother and instantly knew that I was going to use my Swirlydoos kit!  This layout is my final DT project for Stuck On U Sketches.  We were given a  Pagemaps layout to use:
 When I first got the sketch I was a little thrown off  by all of the circles.  Actually I was clueless as to what I was going to do.  Swirlydoos kit to the rescue with the beautiful papers by TPC Studio and mirror embellishments!
Everything else on my layout came from my stash.  I was looking though some of the old kits I had purchased and found some beautiful Prima flowers, a Dusty Attic scroll frame and a beautiful cameo pin!
 I took the cameo apart and used three different pieces of it on my layout:
 I want to thank Nanne, Sandi and Leah, the co-creators of Stuck On U Sketches for allowing me to be a part of their amazing design team!  The invitation was open for me to remain on their team, but I made the decision to step down to lighten my DT  load some. 
Don't forget that Frosted Designs is having a Design Team call!  You can check out the details here!

  



18 comments:

Audrey Frelx said...

What a beautiful layout, Debbie!!! Love the vintage look!

Mel said...

Oh wow, how stunningly gorgeous is this layout, you rock the vintage ones, well all layouts but you are doing wonderful things with your family's photos, I would love to look in that album! I know what you mean re: kits and DT's, it is nice to just scrap for you sometimes. Love to you dear friend. Melxx

Hanneke said...

It's so beautiful, love the colrs and all the flowers!!!

Jocelyn said...

This is a Beautiful LO!!!! Love the colors and the flowers!!!

Hey did you see the weather!!!!!

Wishing you a great weekend!!!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Wowwwwwwwwwwwww! This is GORGEOUS Debbie! I love love love love love all the flowers and the frames!! JUST WOW!!!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Ness said...

absolutely stunning layout Debbie. Love Ness xx

Barb Craft said...

Debbie... this is STUNNING! Wow! There are so many wondeful goodies on this LO yet the focus is still on the lovely photo of your great grandmother! It is just perfect!
barb :)

Dawnll said...

Debbie this is so beautiful! I love all the embellishments and colors.
I like you LOVE swirlydoos kits and hope to purchase more in the future.
What a great photo of your grandmother to use.

Fern said...

Gorgeous layout, Debbie!!! So sad to see you step down, but I understand.. You are a very busy lady.. I don't see how you keep up with everything..... I also had to cancel by swirlydoos kits since I'm not going to be working after next month, but may squeeze one in occasionally.... I will be seeing you over at Frosted Designs!!!
BTW Your vintage layout is absolutely gorgeous!! Hugs!!!

Sandi Clarkson said...

Hi, Deb ... love your layout. I guess great minds thought alike on this one .. LOL I was so shocked to see how much ours looked alike .. think that's a first for SOUS. Anyway, I have so loved working with you. I have always admired your work and was soooo excited when you started your blog. I am going to take advantage of this weekends warmer weather and soak up some Vitamin D LOL

Denise said...

Debbie I love this! It is beautiful..and I love how you used the mirrors!! Gorgeous design as always my friend!

Sandy said...

hey there! look at this...i just adore all the little trinkets...and what wonderful things you found in your stash..isn't it so much fun to go on little treasure hunts...lol...you have always been an inspiration to me...your art is so beautiful and this is priceless...you are a treasure!

annette said...

LOving your vintage LO, with all the lovely treasures you found in your stash ... X:)

Kathy said...

Gorgeous Debbie! I just love all the texture and embellishments! You did a wonderful job on this layout!

Dawn Gallop🐝 said...

Hello Debbie dear! Love the lo!! All the touches Gorgeous!! amazing photo! So sorry to see ya leave the DT, Beat of Luck! I know we will see ya around! Wink! Have a sweet awesome day!! Hugs, Dawn

Bonnie aka Cinnabon said...

wow! I really love you take on the SOUS sketch! so sorry that we won't be able to work together, but all the best for your future DT's I am sure you will be on!!!

Andrea Amu said...

Ohhh holy smokes, is this breathtaking with those mirror embellies! I've never seen those, but they are perfect for this fab heritage design! Wow! You did a fabulous job with the SOUS team! I'm sure they hate to see you go!

Tammara said...

This is such a gorgeous heritage page. I love the colors, papers and embellishments you used--it's all so fantastic!