The Studio Challenges March 20th sketch, Sketches In Thyme and more . . .

I thought that Spring had arrived . . . now Winter is making a return with colder temps back in the forecast.   The weather here has been crazy.  Too much of the back and forth temperatures.  I so want the warmer weather to come and stay!

I finished up a few layouts and wanted to share them with you.  I found a challenge blog, The Studio Challenges and was instantly drawn to their sketch challenge with a twist.  I love the simplicity in the sketch and thought it was perfect for this picture of my daughter at age 6 months in her Christening dress.

 and here is their sketch:

and the twist, add ruffles to your layout:

I took some lace and ruffled it and topped it off with this cute ribbon from The Girls Paperie.  In fact all of the papers on my layout are by The Girls Paperie.

I also added a little lace ruffle to the dress form.  The pretty pink doily behind the clock I bought from Sam at The Purple Pumpkin.

Some more The Girls Paperie embellishments and a lace flower from the Purple Pumpkin.

I am also entering this layout over at Sketches In Thyme, as they have an open sketch challenge today.
Check out what the fabulous DT has created here.

My second layout I just love and I used my March kit from Artful Delight!

A few years ago my children and I went to the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, MD.  Right outside of the museum is the beautiful Hagerstown City Park.  There is a beautiful pond, surrounded by old stylish houses.

I apologize for the poor quality of my pictures.  It has been cloudy here for several days and we all know that doesn't make for a good picture day.
I'm anxious for April to arrive!  I'll be guest designing for Sweet Peach Crop Shop, and I got an email notification yesterday that my kit has been mailed out to me.  Can't wait!!!
Leeane at Artful Delight has put together a fabulous April kit and is should also arrive soon!