This week's sketch is based on the awesomeness that is Laura Kurz. I'm always amazed at how simple, yet powerful her layouts are. She can tell a story beautifully with one large photo and a few simple words. I'm greatly inspired by this type of documenting, especially after the birth of my son.
The simplicity is so effective here. One great photo surrounded by little bits of journaling...vit's perfection and a great sketch to follow.
I worked this sketch by using a smaller photo which I'm more comfortable using. Before adhering anything, I used the Mister Huey's Warm Calico to add a random splatter to the page. I grounded the photo by adding a tag from the State Fair die cut pack and added journaling by cutting up the orange Studio Calico phases rub on. Finished it off with some washi tape and a few other small details.
Hope you have as much fun with this sketch as I did. Post your layout to the gallery and link it to this post by Monday, May 2 for your chance to win a $5 Studio Calico gift card.
here's my take
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41360
Posted by: karen | 04/24/2011 at 08:33 PM
I made ...
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41363
Posted by: poki | 04/24/2011 at 11:03 PM
This is my sketch dream team. . . Tina and Laura. The first two galleries I look at every month!
Posted by: Barb | 04/25/2011 at 10:13 AM
I love this style. I seem to keep adding and adding stuff when I scrap and the page gets too busy. I'll have to try again and keep it simple.
Posted by: MaryAnn N | 04/25/2011 at 12:12 PM
here's mine: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41390
Posted by: Suz | 04/25/2011 at 03:13 PM
Here's my very simple LO!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41394
Posted by: Annelie Maddock | 04/25/2011 at 03:51 PM
Here's mine...http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41394
Posted by: Laurie LaRiviere | 04/25/2011 at 03:57 PM
Here's mine...http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41393
Posted by: Laurie LaRiviere | 04/25/2011 at 03:57 PM
Loved this sketch for meaningful quotes, here is my take on it:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41475
Posted by: danidonner | 04/26/2011 at 10:35 PM
such a simple and lovely sketch! thanks for the inspiration.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41481
Posted by: amy tangerine | 04/27/2011 at 12:37 AM
I ended up flipping sketch, adding a photo, plus some borders. But I did keep Laura's theme of anniversary!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41526
Posted by: Penny | 04/27/2011 at 07:16 PM
I enjoyed this one! Thanks for looking.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41534
Posted by: Gina Ames | 04/28/2011 at 04:13 AM
here's mine: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41549
Posted by: Bernadette | 04/28/2011 at 07:13 AM
Here is mine:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41560
Posted by: Teka Cochonneau | 04/28/2011 at 09:17 AM
here is mine: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41615
Posted by: Dulcinea Silva | 04/28/2011 at 02:17 PM
Here is my layout:
A summer visit.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41621
Posted by: Gracie | 04/28/2011 at 03:17 PM
I can see myself using this sketch over and over again!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41625
Posted by: Jenny A | 04/28/2011 at 09:23 PM
Fun sketch!! Here is mine
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41637
Posted by: Ujjwal | 04/29/2011 at 05:07 AM
Great design, here's mine
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41640
Posted by: Lindsay W | 04/29/2011 at 08:23 AM
Here is mine
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41707
Posted by: NinaSt | 04/30/2011 at 11:27 AM
This layout caused me a lot of griet, but now that it's done I'm happy with it!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41678
Posted by: marcy | 04/30/2011 at 03:55 PM
I LOVE THAT RUB ON!!!I used it in my layout as well. I liked how you had cut the lines out, so I stole that idea ;)
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41722
Posted by: Rockermorsan | 04/30/2011 at 04:12 PM
Just added my layout to the gallery:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41763
Posted by: Olivia | 05/01/2011 at 06:24 PM
Loved this sketch! Here's my take : http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41776
Hope you're having a fantastic day! :D
Posted by: Lane | 05/01/2011 at 11:07 PM
This one was loosely based on the sketch! http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/41789
Posted by: Ally | 05/02/2011 at 08:51 AM