This week we are offering you TWO sketches, and each one has our 'heart'...one for cards and one for layouts!! The card sketch is from Ashley Cannon Newell's Front Row gallery:
And the layout sketch is from Robyn Werlich's Front Row Gallery:
We invited member Allison (AllisonLP) to choose one of these to use as a starting point this week, and we love what she came up with!
Supplies: Patterned papers: October Afternoon 9 to 5; Boardroom, Studio Calico Take Note; Executive, G Silk glitter cardstock in silver; Washi tapes: Freckled Fawn, October Afternoon and My Mind's Eye; Die cut heart: Silhouette Cameo; Heart punch: Studio G; Craftworkcards Cani Dots in silver; Alphas: AC Thickers in Jewelery Box, October Afternoon; Front Porch; American Crafts Glitter Tape in white; Heidi Swap Color Shine in Tinsel
When I first saw the sketch, my first thought was "You gotta be kidding!" I don't own ANY Valentine's Day papers, and I don't do girly layouts. How in the world was I going to pull this off? Since heart paper wasn't an option, I turned to my Cameo. I found tons of heart images. I put quite a few of them in my cart but ultimately decided on this one.
I recently acquired some glitter paper, and knew that it would be perfect for the heart. I then had to find a background that the heart wouldn't be lost on. I decided on a light woodgrain, and matted it on a darker woodgrain. I wanted to bring in more silver so the heart wouldn't be the only silver element on the page, so i used some silver washi and some silver mist which I splattered on a diagonal. I printed my pictures in wallet size in black and white, and matted them on a dark woodgrain patterned paper. Instead of using patterned paper for layering I decided to get some use out of my washi tapes, and created a base to add the matted photos to. Even with the huge heart cut from glitter paper, I don't think the layout is girly at all.
We love how Allison interpreted the sketches, as well as sharing her tips on how to adapt them to fit her needs. Thanks for joining us this week, Allison!
How will YOU use this sketch? Whether it's a layout, a card or something else, link us up to your project by February 18th 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)
thanks for the inspiration this morning!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/80877-thank-you-card-sunday-sketch
Posted by: Leah | 02/10/2013 at 12:47 PM
Here is my layout inspired by the sketch:http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/80891-little-all-star
Posted by: Brenna | 02/10/2013 at 04:31 PM
Here is my interpretation:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/80955-love-is-easy
Thanks!
Posted by: heathyr | 02/11/2013 at 04:17 PM
Here is my card.
http://static.studiocalico.com/system/gallery_pictures/images/000/142/662/large/image.jpg
Posted by: Tiffany R. | 02/12/2013 at 01:23 PM
As always fun sketches ... here's my card:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81101-go-be-a-good-one
Posted by: SmilynStef | 02/12/2013 at 10:35 PM
Perfect timing to make a Valentine's card! Here's mine:
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81147-valentine
Posted by: Penny | 02/13/2013 at 12:01 PM
Here is mine!!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81156-sweet-as-can-be
Posted by: Lea Lawson | 02/13/2013 at 01:26 PM
Here is my card.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81189-love-card
Posted by: Mandi | 02/13/2013 at 06:49 PM
here is mine: http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81261-i-wheelie-love-you
Posted by: Tami | 02/14/2013 at 03:38 PM
Love the layout above, so sweet! Here is the card I made for either sketch really!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81263-be-mine
Posted by: Carson | 02/14/2013 at 04:31 PM
Thanks so much for the inspiration. I decided to make a card, it's been awhile since I scrapped. Really needed something to get me going again. Thanks again.
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81340-valentine-card-sunday-sketch-2-10-13
Posted by: Jennifer B. | 02/15/2013 at 03:23 PM
I had a great time using up some extra photos of my kids. I remember how much I LOVE sketches! Thanks SC!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81397-a-o
Posted by: Erin M | 02/16/2013 at 11:42 AM
here's mine!! --> http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81477-dove-tutto-ebbe-inizio
Posted by: rossana | 02/17/2013 at 02:34 PM
Love this sketch!
http://www.studiocalico.com/galleries/81509-cars-cars-cars
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