Sunday, January 8, 2012

Sharing...

Hey everyone!
Boy is it hot here today, not sure what the temperature is but
the kids have been keeping cool in the water...at least 3 of them have.
Emily is sick this weekend - they have taken turns
being sick and she is miserable. It doesn't help that
today is a scorcher ;0(
So there was a lot of mixed reviews about the movie
The Time Traveler's Wife...after I finished the book, of course
I had to go out and watch the movie......... I was
a bit disappointed the movie just skimmed over this story and I
couldn't believe they left Kimy out....a main character!!
I'll have to watch it again without a crucial eye - I might enjoy it more!

So, I realised I hadn't shared my Master's entries for last year.
This was my 3rd time entering the competition and
the second year I received an Honourable Mention. I found this
criteria quite challenging - I don't do double layouts as a rule, mainly scrap
with one photo and no OTP??? I was a tad disappointed there
was no OTP last year........maybe I was the only one??!?

Here is my layout with large photo. Featuring Miss Sophie...........


I cut up some elements from a Little Golden Book to use in this layout
to help the story of my little skinny, scrawny girl ;0)


Next, the sketch..................
This one had me running for the hills. I really had a hard time with it.
I ended up shifting the sketch over and adding a border which
I regretted straight away......................


A close up, love this little acrylic sun :0)


Now the double layout using a colour combo.
I think it ended up looking a bit drab.......................


and some embellies..................



There you go....it wasn't third time lucky for me.
I was so impressed with the quality of the work in the magazine.
I really loved seeing so many newbies in there too. I think if I have another
go I'll have to step up my game....by a lot!

Off to cool down!!
Thanks for dropping by.
xoxo

9 comments:

Jasmine S said...

I love your entries. They are so full of color and life. I think they are fabulous and yes I agree, the work produced by the chosen masters was just fab but I think there were so many others there too. Congrats on the HM.

Scrapbookit said...

These are all great LO's good on you for giving it ago, always a tough gig.

Kerryn said...

Just wanted to say thank you so much for all your lovely comments you have been leaving lately. They are much appreciated. x

Congratulations on the HM :). The criteria were tricky in a way (doubles eek) but I think you did a fabulous job.

Marelize said...

Hi Monica. Your Masters entries are really gorgeous! Huge congrats on the HM! I don't think you should be so hard on yourself and I would definitely say 'try again next year'. Your work is beautiful. xx

Melinda said...

oh Monica don't ever doubt your work!! Its beautiful and I am so glad you showed your entries!! Congrats on the HM and so well deserved!! Hope you get to cool down a little...it sure has been a scorcher!! :))xx

Melx:) said...

Monica - congratulations - these layouts are just gorgeous. What do you mean you don't do doubles?????That double is awesome......but I get what you mean....they are tricky! How yummy are those colours for the layout of Emily??????? You are so clever and I absolutely adore your work!!!!! xxxxx

Melx:) said...

Woops hun....sorry Sophie's layout!!! xxx

Felicity said...

yes, it sure has been hot uh! and oh dear about sick kids. I hope there better.
I love those pages.. full of colour and simply beautiful.
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog too.
x

Svetlana said...

OMG! so artistic! love it!