Thursday, August 16, 2012

Let's Get Sketchy Challenge #24 & Lasting Memories Celebration Challenge

Been distracted with my hilarious local crafter's fb group this past few days that I've finished another layout but haven't gotten around to blogging about it until now!

I've made another layout combining 2 separate challenges (I just love combining challenges, more fun!) -- Lasting Memories A Special Celebration Challenge using Let's Get Sketchy's Challenge #24 sketch:


My sorority chapter recently celebrated its 29th anniversary last July and the mother chapter of our fraternity is on its 40th year yesterday (August 15).  So I got into reminiscing mode and "excavated" my old sorority photos and got 3 from the last time I was physically present in a sorority anniversary celebration:


I had to twist the sketch a bit because my photos had to be cropped landscape.  My basic color scheme were purple and red (international women's rights color and our main sorority color). 



The paper was quite bare except for the distress borders so I used Paisley Swirl template and just dabbed a lavander inkpad for a mask result.


Well, the mask turned out quite lighter than I imagined so I put gems.  I enjoyed it so much I think I got carried away LOL!

The journal, "if you should give light, you must endure burning" is one of our slogans referencing sacrifice and service to the people.  


The logo at the corner was one of my boxful of sorority mementos (our mother chapter was founded in 1975).


This layout both made me sad and happy at the same time.  It represents one of the best parts of my life and makes me sad that I haven't seen my brods and sisses physically for such a long time.  

Thank you Lasting Memories for this challenge and Let's Get Sketchy for another fabulous layout!






23 comments:

  1. Great layout! Love the colours!! such fun and bright!! And don't be too sad, that is why we scrapbook, to remember the great times! and hopefully you will be able to see everyone soon again too..
    Toni..
    http://aussieblogs.com.au/members/toniherron/

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  2. Fun layout!! Love all the bling! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Let's Get Sketchy!

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    1. Thanks, Carla! Once I started I couldn't stop LOL!

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  3. Amazing! Love it! Thanks for joining us at Lasting Memories.

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    1. Lasting Memories is the first challenge blog I've joined and also the first to honor me with a Top 3 nod so it has a special place in my heart :) Thanks!

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  4. I just love how you worked the bling into this layout:) Thanks for joining us at Lasting Memories!

    Elizabeth LMDT
    http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks Ms Elizabeth. It was the last touch I did because the masking turned out lighter than I wanted. Really got carried away LOL!

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  5. I really like the masking techinque that you used. Thanks for joining us at lasting meories

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    1. Thanks! First time I tried that actually. Glad you liked it :D

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  6. fun layout with great bling! thanks for sharing wit us at LGS!

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    1. Thanks Laura! Had fun with sticking them too! So addicting once I started :D

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  7. Great layout! Love how you flipped the sketch! Thanks for joining us at LGS! :-)

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    1. Thanks Kerys! I had to flip so my photos would fit the sketch and layout. LGS sketches are always fun to do!

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  8. Great LO, Ces! . . . the techniques and the blings are wonderful! Wonderful work! Thanks for joining the 24th Sketch Challenge at Let’s Get Sketchy!

    Kathleen
    Blog: Creo by Lady Katutz
    http://creobyladykatutz.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks a lot Ms Kath! Finishing another LO for LM using FSCB's 4th Challenge sketch :)

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  9. Gorgeous!!Love the heart border and your Journal work!
    Thanks for playing along with at LGS!

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    1. Thanks! Glad you like it. I always have fun doing LGS sketches :D

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  10. Well isn't this fun??!! Love all of your swirly bling!! Thanks for joining us at Lasting Memories!! :-)
    Michele
    LMDT

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  11. fun layers and accents...thanks for playing along at LGS

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  12. Great way of remembering those days. Love all the bling. Thank you very much for playing along with us at LGS.

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    1. Love the way you twisted the layout! It looks great! Thanks for playing along with LGS!!

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  13. great take on the sketch, thanks for playing with us at LGS!

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