Hi everyone, Kimberly here to share with you this Sunday's Sketch. What fun this is to create a layout from April's creation. Her layouts always WOW me with her creative way to mix different elements and dimensions with each creation she does.
I really love the design and use of different patterned paper April used with her creation. I LOVE the placement of her photograph and journaling spots. When I use a sketch to draw inspiration from, I will generally not look at the layout example at all until I am done creating my layout. This helps me to create something from it that is not an exact duplicate.
* I chose to create a 2 page layout from April's one page design, so that you all can see how far you can stretch your creativity with a sketch. The sky's the limit.
* I love finding different ways to use inks, and absolutely LOVE the variations of the new Mister Huey colors that will be available soon. I wanted to use them all together so you can see how well they work together. Rather than using patterned paper strips as April did, I used a different color of mists from the sketch example.
* Also, instead of journaling in the same areas on the sketch, I decided to repeat the title for a fun effect. I also used the journaling label cardstock stickers to carry out the design of the journaling spots from the sketch. Another thing that would be fun twist to do, is crop photographs to go in place of where I chose to mist, and April chose to put patterned paper.
* I tend to also like using more photographs... as many as possible to compliment the design and journaling. With making this layout a 2 page layout, it made it easier for me to add a couple more photographs.
* I love to layer different embellishments to my creations also. This gives them a more unique look. Don't be afraid to layer a rub-on over the top of a sticker. It's a simple touch, and add's just enough to complete a simple design like what I've created here.
Supplies: Ink- New Mister Huey: Barnwood, Pickle, Bluegrass, Orchard, Piglet, Lemonade, Hot Dog, Bonny Blue and clover; Cardstock- More Kraft and More Vanilla; patterned paper - State Fair: Sideshow; Alpha- Studio Calico die-cut alpha green and Sunrise Thickers - Limeade from Into the Woods; Stickers-Studio Calico Die-cut stickers and labels; Rub on's- Studio Calico Blue and green butterfly's; Fabrips- Studio Calico Pink Houndstooth
As you can see, my design follows a lot of the same lines as the sketch itself, but don't be afraid to turn it around, or flip it. Whatever it is that you can draw inspiration from with this sketch, stretch your boundries and just create!
I can't wait to see your take on this sketch! Be sure to post a link to this thread by March 14 for a chance to win one of two $5 Studio Calico gift cards. Good luck and have fun!
I loved this sketch and had to do a page right away! :)
http://joyloveandlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/scrapbook-pagemolly.html
Posted by: shelby | 03/06/2011 at 06:18 PM
Really awesome sketch and today was a busy scrapping day for me. Here's my take: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38438
Posted by: Kimberly B. | 03/06/2011 at 08:52 PM
Great sketch! Here's what I did with it :) http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38441
Posted by: Andrea M. | 03/06/2011 at 09:06 PM
The sketch was amazing inspiration!
http://ajourneysofar.blogspot.com/2011/03/paper-bag-flower-tutorial.html
Posted by: AndreaWiebe | 03/06/2011 at 10:19 PM
aww, Kimberly, that layout is so gorgeous! Love these layouts you're doing of your daughter =)
Posted by: Monica Blain | 03/06/2011 at 11:16 PM
Thanks for the sketch! http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38470
Posted by: marcy | 03/07/2011 at 02:55 PM
i loved this layout as well, and planned on lifting it anyway. thanks for the kick it the butt to actually do it :)
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38469
Posted by: flo | 03/07/2011 at 06:39 PM
Thank you for the inspiration. I also find it more challenging if I have seen the completed layout versus the sketch. Here's my take: http://www.flickr.com/photos/whimsicalnature/5508579946/
Posted by: Pam | 03/08/2011 at 12:35 AM
loved this challenge!! here is my version:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38518
Posted by: Saneli | 03/08/2011 at 05:07 AM
Here's mine:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38547
Posted by: Susan (LuckyJava) | 03/08/2011 at 01:31 PM
Love how you made this sketch into a double Kimberly! And I'm always a huge fan of April's work so this was a challenge I just had to complete :-)
Here's my interpretation:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38556
Posted by: Natalie Elphinstone | 03/08/2011 at 06:29 PM
I made a layout - actually I made three based on the design team's layouts - and posted them on my blog.
Posted by: Katie Scott | 03/09/2011 at 08:54 AM
Here's mine - http://arlamo.blogspot.com/2011/03/but-miss-leanne-said.html
Posted by: ArlaMo | 03/09/2011 at 09:00 AM
here's my very first try at a challenge...
http://static.studiocalico.com/images/forum_galleries/0019/5445/100_1365.jpg?1299679490
Posted by: lori | 03/09/2011 at 09:06 AM
I did it! I really intended it to not look exactly like the sketch, but....uh....it does. LOL http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38600
Posted by: Ursula | 03/09/2011 at 12:41 PM
Fun! Got my mojo going...
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38608
Posted by: Laura | 03/09/2011 at 03:49 PM
It was challenging to come up with an idea for this Sunday Sketch - not sure about what the results would be - but i was surprised how much I ended up liking the sketch when I finished.
Posted by: Mary Meinhold | 03/10/2011 at 10:55 AM
here's mine...love this sketch...it really worked for me and will definately be using it again! https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eiVIqxY02Nk/TXa4Aa2UMaI/AAAAAAAAAns/5pLm5vQz8ZU/s1600/Daddy%2527s-Girl.jpg
Posted by: Tammy Blalock | 03/10/2011 at 12:26 PM
love love love this sketch!! heres mine :O)
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38648
thanks kimberly!
Posted by: rosalie boutcher | 03/10/2011 at 05:01 PM
I tried!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38661
Posted by: Kirsten B | 03/10/2011 at 09:35 PM
this was definitely a fun sketch to work with!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38675
Posted by: Robin | 03/11/2011 at 08:40 AM
Loved this sketch!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38687
Posted by: Jenny A | 03/11/2011 at 10:52 AM
Here's mine!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38698
Posted by: Jen Thompson | 03/11/2011 at 04:43 PM
Great sketch!
Here's my layout -> http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38708
Posted by: Lisa J | 03/11/2011 at 10:21 PM
I love this sketch ... I just decided to turn it left for my pictures .. .Thanks a lot ... Here is mine ...
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38710
Posted by: Cortaline | 03/12/2011 at 03:12 AM