Sunday, April 1, 2012

Once Upon A Sketch BLOG HOP .....

Welcome to Once Upon A..Sketch' s first birthday blog hop! 


It is so exciting to have you here and we hope you are inspired along the way to join in the fun and get creative!!You should have arrived here from  Mai's blog, but if you haven't you need to go back to the beginning of the list below so you don't miss out.




and then back to Once Upon A...Sketch blog to leave your name on the list. 


Our new MONTHLY challenge has just been released! 
Each Design Team member has created their own  layout based on this sketch and journalling criteria and you need to follow the above list to see what they came up with. 

We would love to see what you create, so please link your project to back at the Once Upon A...Sketch blog. You DO NOT have to participate in the blog hop to enter this challenge.
Here is this month's challenge....
April Challenge

 The theme of this challenge is HOME. 

We would like you to create a layout and interpret the theme "HOME" however you like based on the following sketch. You can journal as little or as much as you like, but your layout must incorporate this theme  and this sketch. 

And here is my example...








Our main sponsor of this blog hop is ....


 Imaginarium Designs
 

Imaginarium Designs chipboard is donating this prize to one lucky winner of the blog hop.





****YOU CAN BUY IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS HERE****
 

DETAILS

 ***In order to be entered for the main prize,you must be or become a follower AND comment on ALL blogs along the way and finally back at the Once Upon A...Sketch blog to tell us that you have left a comment for everyone.
***There will also be some other prizes along the way which our Design Team have kindly donated.  To win these, you need only comment on and follow the blog which is giving the prize. The randomly chosen winners for these prizes will be announced at that Design Team member's blog.

This is the prize I am giving away
A heap of chipboard from Imaginarium plus a few little added extras 
like doileys, ribbon and embellishments


This is open to ANYONE that becomes or already IS a follower of my blog and leaves me a comment on this post. ..

The blog hop starts today , April 1st and finishes midnight (Australian Eastern Standard Time) 5th April with the MAIN PRIZE winner to be announced soon after the blog hop ends at the Once Upon A....Sketch blog and the other winners announced at the Design Team member blogs soon after the blog hop ends also. 

Thank you for visiting and taking part in our blog hop!

We hope you found some inspiration along the way.

Your next stop is ......the AMAZING
Heather Jacob 

119 comments:

  1. Natalie I love your layout and your flowers and gems and everything!!

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  2. Hi Natalie! I love your LO - it is so soft and pretty - fabulous interpretation of the sketch!

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  3. Gorgeous page!! LOVE the pearls, flowers and bird. I also love the 'softness' of your page

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  4. Amei seu layout.Parabéns!!!!!

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  5. What a very pretty, feminine page. I love the layers and all of the different flowers you have used

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  6. This is super pretty...I really love the pearl flourishes and the pretty butterflies!

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  7. This is beautiful Nat...elegant, simple and classy. xx

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  8. I've become a follower! Your page is beyond beautiful--gorgeous!! TFS and for a chance to win! kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

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  9. Wow, for beautiful!! Love how you've used the Songbird collection here- so many gorgeous flowers, the pearl flourishes are amazing, and the little resin birdie just tops it off- nice work!!

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  10. Such a stunning layout! Love your take on the sketch, I am really looking forward to giving it a try. TFS!
    jennyplace26@gmail.com

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  11. Lindo seu blog.
    Adorei o layout!
    Beijo
    Naiara (Brasil)
    http://cheiadegracablog.blogspot.com.br/

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  12. What a beautiful LO. I love the flower cluster and the use of the white space.

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  13. love all the little details you have added to your page... beautiful - i am a new follower

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  14. HI.. this is so pretty and so feminine!! absolutely beautiful!!

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  15. Nat this is sooo lovely. Such a gorgeous pic of your beautiful girl. Stunningly embellished, wonderful lo

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  16. ..i love your loyout...flowrs are so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  17. I absolutely love this lay out. You match everything so perfectly. I love the colors, the flowers and the embelishments. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  18. This is such a clean, but complex LO....so whimsical, too.... stunning:):)

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  19. It's a lovely LO! And happy birthday to OUAS:-)

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  20. Wow, the softness and all the details on your layout...this is just gorgeous!

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  21. What a gorgeous layout, lovely photo off your daughter!

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  22. So gorgeous. I love pink and how you used it inspires me. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  23. Love this nice Lo, so soft and pastelly.

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  24. I'm now officially a follower of your blog - love your work!!! These flourishes and the butterflies are just fab!!! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  25. love the soft muted palette you chose. Gorgeous details and a beautiful piccie of your daughter.

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  26. what a lovely romantic page, she is so sweet!! The flowers are amazing!

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  27.  This has to be the most beautiful project I have today seen. It is absolutely stunning. Such a gorgeous layout full of pretty detaisls! Well-done you!  

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  28. Wow, what an awesome LO. I don't know what to say. Love all those details on it. Just wonderful. Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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  29. Great layout, with very beautiful details, I love it!!! Thank you for inspiration and a chance to win!

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  30. What a beautiful little girl xoxox and such a beautifully made layout just gorgeous!!

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  31. Wonderful page, your daughter is adorable!!

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  33. Totally gorgeous, Nat! Beautiful layout as always!
    hugs ~gerry~

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  34. Wow, this is so beautiful - I just love the soft colors and all the pretty details!

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  35. A fantastic layout for a super cute little lady! LOVE it!

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  36. Great layout Nat. Love the softness

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  37. BEAUTY-full layout... amazing soft and elegant feel! You have a very pretty daughter! :) TFS

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  38. My goodness Nat, what a fantastic soft and sweet layout! love the colours and the gorgeous details, the photo of Miss J is just so sweet! xoxox

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  39. Love this page! Very romantique, and soft, and girly! Thank you for inspirations!

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  40. Love the detail in your layout.

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  41. Gosh...Jessica is perfectly adorable! And your soft girly LO is a match to her beauty. Awesome creation and I'm barely breathing now.

    Hugs,
    Nuki

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  42. So, so, very fabulous! I love that little gingham flower! I happy to follow, thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com

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  43. Such a beautiful lo! Love the cluster and that pic is simply beautiful!

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  44. Maravilhoso...Amei seu LO.Parabéns!
    Bjim ♥

    Moêmia

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  45. Hi Nat, Incredible take on the sketch, I love your flower cluster and how you used the chippies, beautiful!! Lovely blog hop my friend!! Hugs, Karen

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  46. Great blog hop. I am a first time visitor. I became a follower and I am sure I will be back. Loved this and your March layout for OUAS. Thanks for sharing.

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  47. oh...! she is sooooo......sweet...!!!!!!!

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  48. Breathtaking work! So glad to be a new follower of your blog!

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  49. Gorgeous layout! So elegant and beautiful!

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  50. Your layout was just amazing! Loved all about it. :)

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  51. Beautiful layout. Became a follower. thanks for the inspiration

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  52. Love the layout it's beautiful! Love the soft colors! TFS

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  53. Definately one of the most beautiful Los I have ever seen!!!

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  54. Beautiful layout!!! Love the punch work and masking!!!

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  55. OMG your blog is so inspiring just amazing gonna put your in my favorit list love your work thanks for the inspiration!!! And that price you are giving awat is an absolut stunner hugs Amy :)

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  56. Oh, GOD! Your pages are full of love and emotion!!! You know how to express your feelings! Lovely job!
    S O S P E C I A L !!!
    Hera Sugitani
    Brazil

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  57. This is one incredible layout Nat - absolutely beautiful!

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  58. This is absolutely a breathtaking layout and photo! Your daughter is very pretty! I love your interpretation of home, the sentiment is really heartwarming because truly, our children's stories starts from our homes. The memories they make with us. I am in love with this layout. Thank you for the inspiration! happy birthday to OUAS!

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  59. Natalie, love the border punches you have selected on this layout. the background masking is lovely as well.

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  60. Beautiful colors.

    I'm a follower now.

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  61. Such a sweet photo and beautiful page! This is gorgeous, you've done a beautiful job with the sketch!!!

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  62. I'm very delighted,I love your page gorgeous,hugs and thanks for the chance

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  63. Hi Natalie this is a lovely layout and a great design!!!
    I love your give-away prize.
    Big huges and kisses from Brazil
    Cynthia

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  64. Such a precious photo and love that little quote. The softness, the feminine feel and the flowers are just stunning too.

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  65. I like soft colors of this lo and cute photo, great page! Best regards, Agnieszka

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  66. Awwww.m.g
    This page is divine Nat! I love your adaptability with scrapping, so clever!

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  67. I love this page especially the colours and the placing of the photo.

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  68. this is a very charming layout ! I love it !

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  69. your little girl is soooo pretty! love your LO !

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  70. So much feminine and cute layout!!!
    Love it!

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  71. Wonderful cluster!!!Great page!! Thanks for the inspiration and the prize too!!!

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  72. love your layout and your flowers!!!Happy happy birthday to OUAS!!!

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  74. I so enjoy all your layouts but this one is a real stunner ... absolutely gorgeous.

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  75. Very sweet page - love the soft colors and beautiful flowers.

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  76. Hi Natalie! This must be my favorite layout! The clustering is divine and I love the soft colors and the beautiful photo of your DD!!!
    xoxo

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  77. Wow! What a gorgeous layout!!! Super stunning! :D
    I'm already a follower, thanks for the chance to win such a generous prize!!! :)

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  78. love all the imaginarium in your prize bag!!!

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  79. truly gorgeous Nat ... love all your details and layers and that special pic of your precious one xoxox

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  80. Your lo is simply adorable as is the sweet photo of your Jessica.
    Love the beautiful cluster of embellies with the pearls.You really made a perfect interpretation of the sketch!! TFS!

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  81. love you layout!!!

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  82. Natalie your layout is absolutely gorgeous!!! Love the soft colors, the clustering, your handmade flower, your misting and the photo of your DD is great!!! Thank you so much for the amazing inspiration and for the chance to win your generous prize!!

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  83. beyond sweet - love the soft colors too!

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  84. Perfectly adorable!I love all the sweet details!

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  85. Ive been following your blog for months now, through RSS feed. I love your creative pages. Thanks for sharing.

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  86. Gorgeous lo & model! I enjoyed seeing your blog.

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  87. Stunning LO! Such a beautiful soft take on the sketch! i am already a follower

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  88. This is so lovely! I like the way you flipped the sketch. Thanks, Wanda

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  89. I love everything about your layout. Just so beautiful.x

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  90. What a lovely pretty page. I love the soft colours and flourishes. Gorgeous.
    Oh and I love the those canvas backgrounds in your next post how fabulous!!
    Cheers. :)

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  91. wow just a gorgeous gorgeous layout!!!!! beautiful and stunning!!
    read ur newest post. wow i would love to do one of lou nelsons classes. i bet the layout will look amazing when u have finished it!

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  92. Very light and beautiful layout!!!
    Svetlana xx

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  93. such a beautifull LO!!!! such a pretty face and amazing embelishemets!!!!!! love it!!!!!!

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  94. I like the colors and all the emblesiments you used. Thank for the inspiration.

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  95. beautiful page I love all the layering & spray texture. the colors are just perfect with that sweet photo. thanks for the inspiriation

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  96. What a beautiful layout! i am curious to see more of your creations, so i think i will become a regular visitor of your blog! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  97. Happy Birthday! Beautiful giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  98. awww such a lovely Lo!!!happy bday to ouas!

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  99. Happy Birthday OUAS! Wow... what a beautiful layout, adore all the beautiful layers!! I am your newest follower and thanks for the chance at the gorgeous goodies!
    Crafty Hugs,
    Pendra

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  100. So beautiful! your girl also is very sweet!

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  101. such a sweet page!!!
    love the soft pinks, and your embellishments are so well placed!!
    great inspiration!

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  102. I became a follower. I clipped some of your layouts. Love your use of color & layering!

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  103. Love the sweet romantic layout with pearls and flowers and butterflies!! Great photo too!!

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Thanks so much for leaving me some love! xxx