Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Get Picky Inspiration Challenge #10

Hello everyone,

Well how could I go past this months inspiration challenge at Get Picky??? I love butterflies, they just about appear on every layout I do...I don't care if they are girly or whimsical and I have 2 boys...I just love using them...after all its my art isn't it?? lol!!

Anyway here is the inspiration picture....



The day we spent in Bluff..... Now after watching this video from Shimelle Laine (if you haven't watched it you should), I felt inspired to scrap this photo.  To anyone looking at this photo later in life they would think that Brad and Finlay are just looking at a horse....but there is so much more to the story than that.  And without documenting it down (hidden journaling on some shipping tags) it could so easily be forgotten.  To cut the long story short the little town of Bluff is just a couple of hours east of Emerald heading towards Rockhampton.  We were on our way down south for the Christmas holidays only to get this far (which is not far compared to where we were heading) and the floodwaters prevented us from going any further.  It took over 8 hours for 4WD's only to get a police escort thru.  And this horse gave the boys lots of entertainment to pass the time.

And another thing...I was very much inspired by this gorgeous lady...Helen Tilbury and the way she used her butterfly from the beautiful Bo Bunny Gabrielle range...


More metal Prima...yum yum :))) And a little cute hedgehog button from Purple Pumpkin! And a one of Charms Fab Flowers :))


Fence is from Scrapmatts and you will see my shipping tags poked in under the corrugated card. Oh and this is a cheeky way of doing multi photos too...!!


Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment...you girls make my day :)))
xx
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31 comments:

  1. ChloeAugust 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Wow - so much texture and technique happening here! This is one of those pages where you just want to reach out and touch! Love your use of butterflies, I think they are perfect for any page :-) :-). A special moment captured so beautifully :-)
    Have a great week,
    C
    xx

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  2. Jasmine SAugust 9, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    This is just divine Min. I loved Helen's butterfly, love yours and I might just have to get mine out. I cut it a long time ago but I know it just has to be used for that something special.
    Well, you certainly did that my friend.
    This is a winner I'm sure.

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  3. Her Essential HandAugust 9, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Oh I love all all the texture there and the colours!
    I loved that video too - very encouraging and inspiring uh!
    Happy Tuesday! x

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  4. BelindaAugust 9, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    WOW!!!! This is just perfection Melinda!! So completely beautiful (I knew there was a reason I haven't got around to this challenge!!). Definately a winner. Adorable photos too. :-)

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  5. ChantelleAugust 9, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    WOW, just love it all - so many nice things to look at - love how you add stuff that just peaks out - so cute!!

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  6. Anita SAugust 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    love ur layout min! nothing wrong with butterflies and flowers on boys layouts!!!! i do it all the time too. :)

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  7. Rachael FunnellAugust 9, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    WOWers MIN!!
    You just BLOW ME AWAY with every creation...
    This Is S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G in everyway!!
    The photos, the Butterfly, the Corrugate paper the Fence.... ALL looks Awesome...
    You So Totally ROCK!
    xx

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  8. FionaAugust 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Such an amazing page, so much to look at and so much texture you just want to touch it. Gorgeous!
    Fiona
    x

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  9. SaraAugust 9, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I just love everything about this page Min, especially the large butterfly and the corrugated card.

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  10. CathyAugust 9, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Another stunner Min.. love all the yummy textures and details and your big butterfly looks fantastic!! :)))

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  11. JulesAugust 9, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    wow min!! what a superbly jam packed page. This is just so striking and the cardboard just finishes it off perfectly!! gorgeous... :)) x

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  12. LeonieAugust 9, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Fabulous layout, great texture and layering!!

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  13. Linda EggletonAugust 9, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Min...so much gorgeousness to look at! You've documented a beautiful story so well...fab work chickie xx

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  14. MarelizeAugust 9, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Awesome layout Min!! I love that BIG butterfly and the corrugated cardstock give great texture! Just beautiful! xx

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  15. Anita TillmanAugust 10, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    wow wow wow! This is just absolutley stunning! beautiful!

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  16. sandiAugust 10, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Wow! What an absolutely fantasic lo! Love all the texture and layers...awesome, awesome, awesome!

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  17. Aussie TM5 ThermomixerAugust 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    oh my wow, the big butterfly is amazing and all those flowers, everything is fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing it with us Min!

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  18. KimAugust 10, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I am speechless Min, STUNNING!!!!

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  19. kerryAugust 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Beautiful layout Min love the way you did that multi pic very clever take care Kerry xx

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  20. Karen ShadyAugust 10, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    wow... love this LO !!!!! the cardboard and flowers are amazing

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  21. TreesaAugust 11, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    wow love this Min!! Love the card, paint and the large butterfly :)

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  22. Ella SwanAugust 11, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Love this Min! Thanks for the mention & the link!! Great layout. Your clustering is absolutely fabulous!!!

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  23. scrapbookertinkAugust 11, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Wow, this is stunning, love the colours and the flowers are divine, thought I had already commented on this, silly me, my favourite of yours so far and I have many from you, take care and enjoy the rest of the week x

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  24. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Wow, your work is always so beautiful and detailed. Take care xx

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  25. Yolande (pronounced you-land-a)August 11, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    This is incredible...I love it!!! That large butterfly looks amazing, love the corrugated board, those gorgeous flowers and the tags...stunning design too. Love the story behind the photos.. :) Keep them coming girl...

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  26. Chantal VandenbergAugust 11, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Woah!!! Min I am lost for words for once! WOW!!!!!!!!!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    totally agree with everyone else the texture, butterfly and colour are perfect well done xx

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  28. AngelaAugust 11, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    WOW!!! Amazing!!

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  29. RukiAugust 13, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    this is wonderful, absolutely divine!

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  30. KeriAugust 13, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Stunning, love this! Great work with the giant butterfly, love the painted cardboard, and adore the cute little PP hedgehog button peeking out too!

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  31. Cassandra aka Scrap SavvyAugust 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Wow stunning Melinda! Congrats on the GP win! Love all your details and layers. I am a huge butterfly fan too!:)

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