it's Monday which means it's time for another sketch over at scrapbook challenges.i loved working with this sketch - so many possibilities. there's no 'official' double page version, but because i am more comfortable scrapping on double pages....that's what i did. the colour inspiration came from these gorgeous little pink and green leaves i found from a new supplier (yeah) awesome stuff. so here's what the original sketch looks like, and remember to head on over to www.scrapbookchallenges.com to see what the design team has done

and here's my layout...

i used a combination of old and new patterned papers. some chipboard elements and some paint and inks for an artistic touch. i also added some old book paper for a change - missed using it.

really old Basic Grey rub-ons - i simply cut the strip in half to use it in more than one spot on my layout, love being frugal

and lots of sewing done. i used this really cool template i have - made for calligraphy - to punch holes in my layout and then sued gold thread to sew this beautiful diamond pattern. i love the delicate and beautiful look - worth all the work!

hope you are having a wonderfully creative week so far.