Sketch challenge at Less is More


This week it is not your usual challenge at Less is More because it is a sketch - great for me!  I do enjoy working to a sketch though choosing the right image is still difficult. 



However, I am very partial to these gorgeous beach boxes, which came in a set by Crafty Individuals, made in the UK I believe.  We have these beach boxes all along the shore of Port Phillip Bay, which is where I live, and I love them!  Some are looking a bit shabby, and our local council has decreed that when they fall into dilapidation, they can't be replaced - progress?  I don't think so, so while they still exist, let's enjoy them, I say!  We don't own one, unfortunately, but a couple of years ago, did spend a magic New Years Eve as guests of a friend of a friend, who let us shelter from the sun, and enjoy delicious BBQ food at his charming beach hut.  In the late afternoon, the temperature was over 40C, the sand was too hot to walk on, but it was stunning to be there!



So here are my beach huts/boxes - the local ti-tree sprouts up behind and between them, but they face the Bay, and best of all, are only 5 minutes by car away!  So love and friendship to all our friends across the miles, especially our daughter and her family, in the US.  This is where our family grew up, and we can't think of a better place or a better childhood than that for them.  I hope they agree lol!

Comments

  1. Anne24 August 2014 at 17:25

    Ann your beach huts look fab, they are very desirable to buy in the UK and change hands for a lot of money! Super take on the sketch
    Thanks for joining in with Less is More this week
    Anne
    LIM Designer

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  2. Margaret Jones - Lamb’s tail yarns24 August 2014 at 18:30

    Lovely card Ann.love the beach houses.

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  3. Maarit at Violets Corner25 August 2014 at 03:11

    Fabulous beach huts, it's a absolutely gorgeous card.

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  4. Margaret25 August 2014 at 04:53

    Stunning card Ann, those beach huts look so realistic
    Margaret x

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  5. Sazzle Dazzle25 August 2014 at 05:36

    Love your beach huts Anne and long may they survive.
    Such a classy image on the beach.
    Great use of the sketch and thanks for sharing.
    Sarah
    Less is more

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  6. Hazel25 August 2014 at 05:48

    These beach huts look so inviting - would love to have one - lovely CAS card x

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  7. Stamp4Joy25 August 2014 at 09:11

    I've never heard of beach huts before, but I can tell by your stunning card that I want one! LOL! Beautiful card.

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  8. Anonymous25 August 2014 at 16:39

    Beautiful colouring.
    What a great time it would be to party in one. Imagine owning one - I understand they don't come up very often and can be rather pricey.

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  9. Jane25 August 2014 at 20:36

    Love beach huts and all their bright colours. Love your card too!

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  10. Chrissie26 August 2014 at 00:10

    I love beach hut images too Ann, this looks great!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  11. Lynne26 August 2014 at 04:47

    Great image to use and a fab take on the challenge.
    Lynne xxx

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  12. cotnob28 August 2014 at 21:46

    A fabulous card, I love your beach huts.
    Pauline
    x

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  13. Doreen30 August 2014 at 08:42

    Love the beach huts,this is gorgeous.xxx

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