Thursday, February 24, 2011

123 Feb Challenge


It's All About the Eyes

Really enjoyed this month's challenge at 123. This month's criteria is:

Colour: Cream Word: About Technique: upcycling "The practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value"

Thought I would struggle with this one as I am not really a neutral girl and I love colour, but this LO came together quite quickly for me. The items I upcycled were several different doilies, some gorgeous vintage lace which was a lucky find at a flea market recently, some old buttons, corrugated cardboard and a book page. I also used the book page to make my little handmade flower on the side of the frame.

I went through my stash and found some old MME journal spots and the lovely frame for my photo. The butterflies were cut from some Websters paper and that gorgeous flower is Prima. I purchased them at a bargain basement price and love them, so you may have noticed them on a few LO's recently.

ONLY 5 DAYS TO GET YOUR CHALLENGES IN!!

There are only 5 days left to get those last minute challenges in and win some fantastic prizes!!

KIU - This month's challenge is a gorgeous colour challenge (blue, orange and black)

WW1 - This month the criteria are: brown and white and vintage items

Challenge Heaven - There are so many wonderful challenges here to get the juices flowing and there's bound to be something for you.

So pop on over and check them all out for some fantastic inspiration and have a go!


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19 comments:

  1. Love the vintage feel of this Cathy! The use of the corrugated cardboard and the book pages make it a really beautiful layout. xx

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  2. such a beautiful soft romantic feel to this LO Cathy ... love the textures you have created and the pic marries perfectly with the elements on your page ... awesome work ....
    big hugz x

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  3. Just gorgeous Cathy. You do neutrals so well.

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  4. Every layout you do is fabulous Cathy....but this one would have to be one of my favourite! Love the soft colours and all those beautiful doilies....its just WoW!

    Ps. Op shopping is my other hobby!LOL

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  5. wow that is a stunning layout, love the doilies and lace, and the prima flower is wow

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  6. Wow Cathy, this is just stunning. Such different colours for you but you have absolutely nailed it. Love your upcycling. I really enjoyed this challenge too.

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  7. Love this one you have done a great job with the doilies and even thought its not colourful you have still created a gorgeous page.

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  8. Wow Cathy! You've nailed the criteria for this one! What a fabulous layout! :)

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  9. Ooohhh Cathy, I love this LO!! So sweet and gorgeous!! I fell in love with the colors so much!! And yes, I personally think you and your DD have beautiful eyes! :)))

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  10. stunning cathy.... in love with that frame... x

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  11. This is so stunning Cathy...you have done a fantastic job of the challenge! Love the frame around it..and those butterflies look devine! xx

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  12. Soooo Beautiful Cathy!!! Soooo much detail in your work..... Love Love Love everything about it!!!
    Have a lovely Afternoon!
    XXX

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  13. What an amazing layout!!! Love how even though it's vintage style it still so funky and cool!!! It's awesome!!! :D

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  14. Love the doilies and I think you have done a fabulous job with this colour, so pretty and soft!

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  15. So beautifully vintage Cathy. Gorgeous!!

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  16. super fantastic.. i love the softness and dreamyness of the colours.. wonderful..yay.

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  17. Gorgeous vintage layout...absolutely love that photo! :)

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