Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Dream House

I decided to try the second sketch created for The Paper Bakery by Juliana Michaels.
Such a fun sketch with those cool doilies :)
Here is my interpretation...
I used instagram photos like I did for the last Paper Bakery sketch which you can see *Here*. And I find it funny that with the first sketch the topic was my son's favorite toys - Legos. Now for this sketch, I scrapped one of my daughter's favorite toys :) Didn't even do that on purpose!

The whole "Barbie Dream House" thing really took us by surprise. I didn't even think she even knew Dream Houses existed. But she saw it in Target, where I took the first photo for her daddy to see, and she knew exactly what it was. After shopping around and realizing that the Barbie Malibu Dream House was over $50 cheaper on sale and pretty much the same thing, I kind of talked her into wanting that one in a roundabout way of course. :) So that is what she found under the Christmas tree from Santa, and she has been so happy with it!

Would you like to see what my workspace looked like earlier today while working on this layout?
I am working on my 2007 Florida Trip album again, so that is taking up all of my counter space. But I really wanted to get the sketch layout done, so ended up working on my floor! :) It actually wasn't too bad down there. And it's all still there on the floor. I am doing a big scrapbook room clean up today for sure!
Also on the list, cleaning out my car! After the winter we had and all of the rain lately, it's in need of a good wash inside and out.

What do you have going on for your Tuesday?
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23 comments:

  1. Lisa Rukin SwiftApril 30, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    This is so pretty, Mary Jo! Great take on Juliana's sketch. Looks like you were having a bit of a crafting whirlwind while working on your page. :)

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  2. BeckyApril 30, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    This is super cute Mary Jo! I too love the doilies! I know exactly what you mean about "talking" them into a present sometimes. Especially at Erin and Landry's age. I love the picture of your room, whatever gets the job done, right? Ha! The inside of my car is in the same spot as yours, that weird Missouri limbo; salt, sand and grass clippings. Whaaaat?

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  3. Mary Pat SiehlApril 30, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    loving the doilies
    great take on the sketch!

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  4. Julie Tucker-WolekApril 30, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Hehehehehehe... I usually have stuff done to my side on the floor when I am working! LOL!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeee your lo!!! LOVING all the doilies and the chevrons!!!

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  5. Juliana Michaels 17turtlesApril 30, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Love how you used the doilies on your layout! THey are perfect for the topic!!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Bakery!!!
    Oh and you don't want to see my space when I am in the middle of creating!

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  6. Kimberly KettApril 30, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Loving your take on the sketch, beautiful page!

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  7. TammyApril 30, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Great take on the sketch! I had the malibu dream house when I was little and loved it! :) Hope you get everything organized. I'm with you in needing to clean out the car. I need to scrub the inside right now. That is one task I wish I could snap my fingers and it would be done. Ugh.

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  8. JulesApril 30, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Love the layout! And I always find it comforting that there are other scrappers that work like I do....with stuff everywhere! Have a great day!

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  9. ShaliniApril 30, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    You are on a roll. Although I haven't completed the last sketch challenge, I am adding this one to my list as well. Thanks for your continued sharing...

    p.s. mentioned you in a post on my blogpost about visiting St. Louis: http://shalinic.blogspot.com/2013/04/visiting-st-louis-mo.html

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    1. Mary Jo April 30, 2013 at 10:58 AM

      I don't know how I missed your post!
      Loved it.
      And loved seeing what else you were able to do while here. It's so great seeing St. Louis through non residents eyes.
      Truly makes me appreciate what we have here!

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  10. JingleApril 30, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    This is such a pretty layout! Love it!

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  11. scrappymo!April 30, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Great take on that sketch...such a cute story about the tree house! I too would sort of "talk" my kids into wanting another version and I smile hen I hear my daughter doing the same! teehee

    I may give this sketch a try...I will make it vintage as I have three teensy doilies from the thrift shop...I will starch them and staple them behind other elements! I have some turn of the century photos to scrap so will use those.

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  12. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Very beautiful LO!!
    Love your take on the sketch!
    Love how you used the embellishments! :)

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  13. Patricia RoebuckApril 30, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    LOVE how this came out!! Beautiful! And I remember one of those photos. Cute!

    I need to get back to Disney album and putting off ;)

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  14. KatieApril 30, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I love this layout! And that you ended up doing two layouts about their favorite toys not on purpose! When things work out like that, it makes me so happy.

    I was supposed to clean up my scrap desk, among other things this evening. But I just started a new, pretty intense, workout routine. And after I did that, I just needed to sit a little bit! Maybe I'll get up and clean soon...

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  15. TeganApril 30, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Super cute layout! Love what you did with the chevrons! Thanks for playing along with The Paper Bakery~ hope to see you play along again! :)

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  16. TracyApril 30, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    This is such a sweet layout. I love how you used the sketch :)
    Your daughter looks very happy, but who wouldn't that is such a great toy :)
    I actually cleaned up my desk today as soon as I finished my tag...that is pretty rare, lol.

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  17. Sue AlthouseMay 1, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Yes, I guess it is time for some cleaning when you find yourself scrapping on the floor, lol! Love your page, those doilies and square photos are great!

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  18. Ashley HortonMay 1, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Love this Mary Jo!! Great use of the Lucky Charm and you did an awesome job with the Sketch!! Thanks for playing along with us again @ The Paper Bakery!!

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  19. AnonymousMay 1, 2013 at 2:46 PM

    I love the way you interpreted the sketch!!! Gorgeous!

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  20. sandiMay 2, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Wow! Love this fabulous fun lo! Super cute! Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Bakery!

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  21. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Fabulous LO yet again Mary JO :) Thanks for playing at The Paper Bakery! Oh, and my scrappy area looks like that ALL THE TIME! yikes. LOL

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  22. Katrina HuntMay 6, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    Mary Jo, LOVE your take on the sketch! And it's it funny how that happens sometimes?! Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Bakery! Hugs, Katrina

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