sunday sketch

This week's sketch comes from Amy Tan's SOCK HOP gallery - it's based on her layout titled "I'd go everywhere with you."

We couldn't wait to see how Manda (manda.m) would take on Amy's design!

(Supplies: Studio Calico Central High & Style Guide kits; AC white cardstock; Abroad Transportation Wood Venneer; Abroad Badges; Mister Huey's Taxi, Boss Lady & Powder Blue; Silhouette Cameo)

When I saw the sketch I knew I had to use a photo I took last year in Bali of the spectacular sunsets they have there.  I pretty much stuck with the original sketch because it worked so well with the photos I wanted to use.  I used avoid sketches that included large circle shapes because I never seem to be able to make them work. Now I don't look at the shape literally, instead I like to take smaller embellishments, die cuts or paper pieces and fill the area as I have done here with the embroidery twine.

We love Manda's misted starburst - she pulled the colors out of her photos and carried them over to her background. Such a gorgeous effect, and it really pulls your eye right to her beautiful photos! Please check out the rest of Manda's work in her SC Gallery and on her blog.

How will YOU use this sketch?  Whether it's a layout, a card or something else, link us up to your project by November 12th for a chance to win a $5 gift card to the Studio Calico shop. (Please remember, your project must be loaded into our gallery to qualify...and your comment has to link back to it in the SC Gallery)

Comments

[lindam]

Loving both Amy's and Manda's beautiful layouts!!

[Tiffany Rochelle (tffnyjean)]

I got mine all finished! http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73430-awesome

[Penny]

Love this sketch and both inspiring layouts! Couldn't wait to get it done:

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73502-sweet

[Viji]

I got one done too!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73518-you-did-it

[Jen C.]

Great sketch! Loved it! http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73540-4-silly-girls

[Nelmarie]

Hello Everyone!
I love inspiring sketches like this! Here is my take of this one:

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73563-daytona-fl

TFL!!

[irit]

Great sketch!
Here's my LO-
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73627-beach-for-sunday-sketch

[jendcnguyen]

My take on the sketch:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73636-stuck-again

[Andrea Kuenzel]

Great sketch and inspiration! http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73641-andrea-kuenzel

[kym]

Thank you for the sketch! Here is my page.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73662-you-are-fabulous

[val gould]

My first time playing along! I loved it!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73699-adventure-is-ours

[Celeste Vermeend]

Great sketch! I ended up doing it twice in two different ways!

http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73743-together

http://static.studiocalico.com/system/gallery_pictures/images/000/125/183/original/Miss_MI.jpg

[Adrienne Alvis]

Great sketch! Here's my take...
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73788-happy-together

[Meng-Ying Lee]

Here is mine....
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73791-happy-birthday
thanks for the inspiration of this sketch! <3

[Lilith]

Thanks for the inspiration. here is my layout http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73808-this-is-you-100

[Anabelle]

Great sketch! Here's mine:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73854-happy-you-cut-it-out-challenge-1

[Gosti]

Super cool sketch - here's my take on it:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73919-you-float-my-boat

[Kirsten B in MN]

Trying to sneak in under the wire:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73921-all-because-2-people

[Katie Rose]

Here's my take:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/73928-my-beautiful-girl

[mary]

love it the sketch

[mary]

great stuff