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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Let's All Get Up And Dance To A Song

A page inspired by the new Once Upon a Sketch challenge 
I used the sketch for the basics

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a little misting, cutting up, paint and machine stitching added to washi tape…

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a little doodling to highlight the point of the photo and page

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I think it is a good thing for people to talk about stuff that brings them down
I think it doesn’t hurt to talk about when life is tough
I think it’s good to get it out and believe it is good to be honest and real
and without Dave here to say it all to… well, a luggage tag, or two, is always helpful Smile

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because I’m not writing it to have a go at anyone
I’m not writing it to dwell or to have a pity party
I am writing it because it is life right now
It is good that Dave is where he is
There’s just a sucky side to it all and I so I am sucking up the suckies Smile

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PS did I ever mention I love my dymo labeller??
PPS an overtired Lucy is in bed singing
PPPS oops nope now she is up again
PPPPS I am going to make myself a much needed coffee and hope to drink it while it’s hot

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14 comments:

  1. Amen to the 'suckies'...I hear ya !!
    This is again an absolutely stunning page. I love the photo, the truthful journalling. Love the tags and the way you did the title. This is a great take on the sketch. Thank you for joining us again at Once Upon A Sketch.

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  2. Amazing lo Sharmaine! I loveeeeeee that journaling and the title... just beautiful! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  3. Charmaine this is completelt & utterly awesome & I am madly in love with it - so much so that I must become a follower & stalk your blog avidly - your style is all your own girl & such a rocking one too. Thanks for playing at Once Upon a Sketch again...seriously, you'r awesome...

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  4. oh wow !!!!! this is so yummy full of delectable "stuff" and techniques .... a wowzer .. hugz x
    thanks for playing xo

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  5. fantastic Sharmaine even though it sucks. I kinda hate that word to but actually when used at the right moment it is very satisfying. Hope your day is well.

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  6. I confirm, I love the way you do scrap! And 'this beautiful layout! For participating with us at Once Upon A Sketch!

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  7. I love the idea of scrapbooking and journaling all of the memories that stand out, not just the pretty, happy ones.

    It adds a bit more reality to what I am trying to save rather than just the sweet life story.

    Life is messy and complicated and beautiful at the same time. I want my albums to reflect this.

    I really like this page of yours.

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  8. what a powerful, MEANINGFUL page! I am a firm believer in scrapping not only the beautiful moments, but also the 'suckies'. Kudos to you!
    Thanks for playing along with us!

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  9. Gorgeous page Sharmaine. Sorry everythig is so suckie, but I have a feeling you can deal with that!!
    Love love love the lo. Such heartfelt journaling and great design. really outstanding!!

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  10. What a great page. Love the art of it, and love the heart of it. I too believe you should definitely scrap the hard times as well as the happy ones.

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  11. The reality of your page impresses me. Oh I adore your page, the details are amazing!

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  12. Fantastic layout...love everything about it!...

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  13. Congrats Sharmaine! What a heartfelt lo...love it!

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