Friday, February 25, 2011

Get Picky Sketch

Well its Friday already and nearly the end of another month!!!

So before the month ends I wanted to do a few challenges.  First one I will share with you today is the sketch challenge for Get Picky.

Mad about Cars.  Finlay really is mad about cars and not only just cars in general but Cars as in Lightening McQueen.  He will sit for ages and look thru the story books and between both boys they just about have the complete set of Cars characters.   We sometimes do have squabbles over who will drive what...lol!!

So I have turned the sketch and squashed it down a little to suit "me".  Lots of different techniques used on this one.  Using some old Rusty Pickle paper I got out the good ol' bubble wrap and stamped in glimmermist, wiped over with a baby wipe some Gesso and then went around some of the circles randomly with a pin. I stitched and distressed and added mist splatters and then turned some eyelets upside down for a different look. Do you love that little car?? I got it from HERE.



Well I was featured again at Colour Combo Galores during the week which was very exciting and I am in love with this new colour palette. How beautiful and soft are these colours.  I hope I get the chance to give it a go.

Have a great weekend!
xx
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15 comments:

  1. Jasmine SFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Oh i just love that paper. Just love the bubble wrap, glimmermist, Gesso and the circles. Then the distressed edges, the stitching, the aqua, FABBO chicky.

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  2. Her Essential HandFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    cars and boys = fun uh! :))
    love all those new techniques, looks GREAT!!
    Love that colour palette, nice and soft :))
    Have a good weekend.
    x

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  3. LeonieFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Great work Min, what a great effect you achieved with the paint/mist and gesso! looks really excellent.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    gorgeous, love your layout and that car is too cute. Take care, Deb xx

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  5. MarelizeFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    What a gorgeous grungy page Min! Congrats on getting featured again at CCG. Your layout was stunning!
    Have a great weekend. :)

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  6. JulesFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    super gorgeous min... love your pp's and colours. congrats on the feature too and have a fab w/end... xx

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  7. ChristineFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Ooh, I love your page! That car is gorgeous! Congrats on the feature too!

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  8. Chantal VandenbergFebruary 25, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Love what you did with the eyelets - I like them better that way I think! I totally love your paintwork and everything here! Heidi is SO into "Cars" too! She knows all the sayings and has most of them too! lol!

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  9. LaurenFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    You are on fire Min!! What an awesome layout! And congrats on being featured again!! xx

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  10. NerridaFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Love, love , love how you used the sketch and I do love that little car - such a great LO.

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  11. CathyFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Gorgeous page Min... love the misting & paint work.. loving everything here!! :)

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  12. ChloeFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Another great page Melinda! Bet it feels great to get some challenges done after all :-) That colour palette is really nice ... can't wait to see it ;-)

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  13. Cassandra aka Scrap SavvyFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Fun take on the sketch! Love all your distressing, inking, and sewing!

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  14. Nikki xxFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Fanstastic layout Melinda - love the distressing and the little details :):):) I have little boys that love Cars too! Thanks so much for sharing it with us! xx

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  15. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Been scrolling about on your blog. Love your layouts. Newest follower.

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