This week's sketch is based on a page from the Lawn Party gallery by the fabulous Kelly Noel. I adore the way that Kelly centered her photo on her page - to make it the true focal point of her layout. And her funky circle accents work so well to bring the page alive.
When I went to work from Kelly's sketch - I decided to build upon the idea of the central photo, and add in a second, smaller, supporting shot. The photos on my page are nothing special - just snapshots taken while we were blowing bubbles outside one afternoon - but the addition of layered circle punches around my photo (ala Kelly's page!) really helps to add to the theme and playful feel that I was going for here. I shifted my title over a bit from where Kelly's was, and also just took the liberty to fit in my journaling block where it happened to work best for my page. Which is the great thing about sketches - you are free to make them your own!
Supplies: Cardstock, leftovers from my Lawn Party kit, Sideshow paper, Wood Veneer Hearts, County Line Paper, Label Stickers Countryside
I can't wait to see what everyone creates from this creative sketch this week. Be sure to post your layout to the gallery and link it to the comments section in this post, for your chance to win a $5 Studio Calico gift card!
adorable! great take on the sketch :)
Posted by: ShellyJ | 05/16/2011 at 09:38 AM
Here's my take on this sketch, loved it! http://studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42926
Posted by: Laurie LaRiviere | 05/17/2011 at 02:33 PM
Here's mine. This layout was so easy to put together.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42938
Posted by: Marina | 05/17/2011 at 09:55 PM
Here is my take : http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42949
Posted by: Ellie A. | 05/18/2011 at 10:30 AM
I posted mine: http://papirdiva.wordpress.com/2011/05/18/before-and-after/
Posted by: Margrethe | 05/18/2011 at 11:03 AM
Thanks for a beautiful sketch. Here is my layout.http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42945
Posted by: Pernilla Thorold | 05/18/2011 at 12:07 PM
Was totally inspired by the circles - but, my layout looks a bit different. Used Maggie's layout for inspiration.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42953
Posted by: Christie Wildes | 05/18/2011 at 01:21 PM
here's mine! http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42960
Posted by: Geralyn | 05/18/2011 at 11:33 PM
Mine started here, but went totally off the map!!! Eeek.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/42997
Posted by: marcy | 05/19/2011 at 04:14 PM
Here's my take!
http://scrappywifehappylife.blogspot.com/2011/05/before-and-after.html
Posted by: Jennie M | 05/19/2011 at 06:24 PM
here is my take on this lovely sketch, i have so much fun: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43023
Posted by: Dulcinea Silva | 05/20/2011 at 09:09 AM
here's my take, using the lawn party kit:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43042
Posted by: Annelie Maddock | 05/20/2011 at 05:11 PM
Here's my take. Great sketch!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43056
Posted by: abbey | 05/21/2011 at 09:32 AM
Here is my take on the sketch! Sorry for the bad lighting. Taken at night. =S
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43077
Posted by: jendcnguyen | 05/21/2011 at 11:47 PM
Mine's bad lighting too. Kept forgetting to take a pic.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43081
Posted by: Laci M. | 05/22/2011 at 01:44 AM
Great sketch. This is my take
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43061
Posted by: Allie H | 05/22/2011 at 09:49 AM
Finally joining again, here is my take: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43114
Posted by: Astrid | 05/22/2011 at 02:43 PM
Love everyone's interpretation of the sketch. Posted my layout to the gallery:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43119
Posted by: Olivia | 05/22/2011 at 05:16 PM
This is what I came up with :)
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43125
Posted by: Jenny A | 05/22/2011 at 07:36 PM
Here is what I pulled together. Thanks for the sketch!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43121
Posted by: Kasey | 05/22/2011 at 07:46 PM
Finished mine today! Thanks for the great sketch:
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43142
Posted by: Daniela Donner | 05/22/2011 at 11:56 PM
Really loved this sketch and both examples. Thanks so much for keeping me scrapping.
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43180
Posted by: Jennifer | 05/23/2011 at 03:43 PM
Great sketch, here is my take on it: http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43189
Posted by: tami | 05/23/2011 at 07:19 PM
thanks for the inspiration!
http://www.studiocalico.com/forums/galleries/show/43193
Posted by: Leah | 05/23/2011 at 07:55 PM