Sunday Sketch

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!

Comments

[shelby]

I loved this sketch and had to do a page right away! :)
http://joyloveandlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/scrapbook-pagemolly.html

[Kimberly B.]

Really awesome sketch and today was a busy scrapping day for me. Here's my take: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38438

[Andrea M.]

Great sketch! Here's what I did with it :) http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38441

[AndreaWiebe]

The sketch was amazing inspiration!

http://ajourneysofar.blogspot.com/2011/03/paper-bag-flower-tutorial.html

[Monica Blain]

aww, Kimberly, that layout is so gorgeous! Love these layouts you're doing of your daughter =)

[marcy]

Thanks for the sketch! http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38470

[flo]

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

[Pam]

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/

[Saneli]

loved this challenge!! here is my version:

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38518

[Susan (LuckyJava)]

Here's mine:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38547

[Natalie Elphinstone]

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

[Katie Scott]

I made a layout - actually I made three based on the design team's layouts - and posted them on my blog.

[ArlaMo]

Here's mine - http://arlamo.blogspot.com/2011/03/but-miss-leanne-said.html

[lori]

here's my very first try at a challenge...
http://static.studiocalico.com/images/forum_galleries/0019/5445/100_1365.jpg?1299679490

[Ursula]

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

[Laura]

Fun! Got my mojo going...
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38608

[Mary Meinhold]

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.

[Tammy Blalock]

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

[rosalie boutcher]

love love love this sketch!! heres mine :O)

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38648

thanks kimberly!

[Kirsten B]

I tried!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38661

[Robin]

this was definitely a fun sketch to work with!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38675

[Jenny A]

Loved this sketch!

http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38687

[Jen Thompson]

Here's mine!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38698

[Lisa J]

Great sketch!
Here's my layout -> http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/38708

[Cortaline]

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