sunday sketch

This week sketch comes from Amy Tan's CENTRAL HIGH gallery - it's based on her layout titled "The 2 of Us Grew Up in Chicago."

We loved Amy's big title and photostrip and couldn't wait to see how SC member Carolee (cvharris) would use it!

Supply list:  Central High Kit Digital Stamp Brushes and Light Bulb cut files by Studio Calico.  Layout was created using Photoshop CS5.  All other digital elements used were created by the designers at The Lilypad

I am a digital scrapper, and my layouts generally have small amounts of paper and large amounts of white space, so Amy's sketch put me out of my comfort zone.  I loved the design and the challenge of doing something different, so I decided to stay pretty true to the sketch.  My biggest challenge was figuring out how to fill the large paper blocks.  I wanted to use some papers with a bold and bright color palette, so I needed something light and subtle to coordinate with them and provide some balance. I used the chevron brush from the Central High kit digital brush set and some misting brushes to stamp the surrounding papers for a softer complementary look.  When I saw this cute light bulb cut file, I thought it'd be the perfect focal point for the page.  I used the .png file and kept most of it in black to form a visual triangle with the other black elements on the page.

I love how bold and funky Carolee's layout is - and how fun is her use of the "hello" lightbulb? Carolee followed Amy's sketch pretty closely, but her color choices made her page feel 100% different. If you'd like to see more of Carolee's work, you can visit her Studio Calico gallery. Thanks for sharing your work with us, Carolee!! 

Now it's YOUR turn to show us how you'll use the sketch. Whether it's a layout , a card or something else, link us up to your project by September 10th for a chance to win a $5 gift card to the Studio Calico shop.

 

Comments

[Michela Stefanon]

Here is my layout using the sketch :
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68639-coldplay

[kelsterjean]

I love this sketch! I hope I get to use it!

[kat]

this is such a fabulous layout...i loved the sketch, too. here is my layout using it:

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68673-cruisin

[Michela Stefanon]

@sac louis vuitton femme: are you referring to my layout? the chevron is just misted with a mask that was available here and then i just cut it down a bit

[Jenni Calma]

Great sketch to use and stretch! Here is mine:
http://papercardinal.blogspot.com/2012/09/looking-down.html

[jennifer]

Instantly inspired by this sketch & plan to use again. Thanks! http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68704-lots-of-eating-sketch-9-2

[Glenys]

Here is my take on the sketch:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68731-dragon-boats-sunday-sketch

[Heather Topich]

Love this sketch! I flipped it and used it on a double-pager.

Thanks for the inspiration!

http://scrappingmomof3.blogspot.com/2012/09/birthday-tea-party.html

[Van]

LOVE this sketch! Here's my digital take on the sketch. http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68766-my-new-sparkly-shoes

[scrapperita]

my LO
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68794-i-miei-no
thanks

[Emily]

The sketch and the layouts are great!! I really want to re-use this one!

Here's my take:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68809-best-friends

[Penny]

Here's mine:

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68823-who-needs-water

[Jen Carlson]

This came together so quickly! Great sketch. Here's my take:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68835-christmas-eve

[Nirupama]

Great take on the sketch! Here's mine:

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68846-weekly-sketch-challenge

[Laurel]

Great sketch, thanks for the inspiration!

I expanded it to a two page layout:

http://laurelz75.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/love-your-smile-layout/

[Lauren, Crafts by: readysetLove]

such a great layout! here's my take:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68936-good-family-look

[Adrienne Alvis]

Great sketch! Here's my take...
http://adriennealvis.blogspot.com/2012/09/love-this.html

[Emma]

Here's mine:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68983-this-crazy-child-of-mine

[Tpkptpkp]

here's mine}}
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68893-share-tell-coloring

[jacobmommy]

First time entering a challenge - ever!!
Here it goes....
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/69032-back-to-school

[Lidouminou]

Bonjour, j'adoré ce sketch!!! Merci pour toutes ces bonnes idées.

Here's mine:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/69092-polka-addict

[Betsy Gourley]

Here is mine called Save the Date:

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/69135-save-the-date-9-2-sunday-sketch

[toni from]

Great sketch, I tweaked it quite a bit, but still loved using the long row of photo booth type photos.

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/69151-10-year-anniversary-sunday-sketch-and-blowout-your-stash-6

[marina]

Superbe ce sketch !

Here's mine : http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/68884-pensif

[Tami Gookstetter]

here's mine: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/69196-school-2-day