Saturday Sketch

This 5-photo, 2-page layout was created using a digital kit. Don't despair if you are a traditional scrapper. This layout is easily duplicated when broken into steps.

1. Start with a solid background paper.
2. Cut large paisleys or crescent moons from patterned paper and adhere to the background paper.
3. Trim the 5-photos to size.
4. Using a large circle punch or Coluzzle circle template, cut a half circle from each of the two end photos as shown.
5. Adhere photos to pages.
6. Adhere ribbon so that it overlaps both the paper and photos.
   
7. Pierce the middle of each felt or paper circles (as well as the paper where the embellishment will go) and insert a large brad (or a button) through all layers and splay the back the back of the brads to secure.
8. On a slightly larger circle of felt or paper, add your layout title and journaling.
   Adhere to layout.
9. The final touch is a coordinating frame adhered over the main photo to highlight your subject.
   

Digital kit: Rainy Day Sunday Add-On, designed and copyrighted by Amy Bleser. See yesterday's Friday Freebie to grab this kit for free.

Please send me your completed layouts. I helps keep me motivated to create these sketches each week.

All the Best,
Colleen

Saturday Sketch

I know I said I was going to only sketch in grey scale from now on and avoid using digital kits, but I couldn't resist this one. 10 photos of varying sizes fit on this double layout.

The two journaling blocks are created through the use of Hand Drawn Journaling Panels acrylic stamps by Autumn Leaves.

Pattern Paper, ribbons and bows all from No Room for Grey kit by retrodiva (Tracy Collins) www.retrodiva.net.

Remember to post your completed layouts at our google group.

Happy Scrapping!
Colleen

Saturday Sketch - Sketch #32

Saturdays at For the Love of Scrap are for sharing my original sketches.

So, without further ado, here is sketch 32.

Please remember to upload your completed layouts on our Google Group website here.

ttfn,
Colleen

Sketch #31

Get out your craft stamps. The finishing touch to this layout is two stamp images. To overlap the stamped image onto both the paper and your photos using acrylic or rubber stamps, you will need to use either Staz-on ink or regular ink and embossing powder that is heat-set. Otherwise, the ink will smear.

Here are some stamps to try:

If you aren't familiar with acrylic stamps, let me fill you in. In addition to our clear stamps, you will also need clear acrylic stamp blocks when using clear stamps. The blocks only need to be purchased once, can be used forever, and with any manufacturers acrylic stamps.
I love clear stamps. They take up so much less space than wood-mounted stamps. Also, if you need to restamp your image, they're see through, so you can easily line the image up and restamp.

Finally, you can use foam stamps and acrylic paint (which is acid free) to stamp on your scrapbook page. The paint adds an textural interest to your page that is impossible to get with any other medium.

Give these techniques a try.

"where there is fear, there is no creativity."
- Christopher Lowell

Get creative today,
Colleen

Sketch #30

Another 2-page layout for you to try. The large photos are 4x6 and the circular photos are roughly 2-inches across.

If you would like the .psd file of this layout, all you have to do is post a comment about this layout and email me at colleen@colleenmulder-seward.com.

Of course, your finished layout is always welcome here. So, email it to me. I love to see what you talented scrappers can do!

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #29

10 photos fit on this 2-page 12 x 12 scrapbook template. The bold title on the left hand side of the spread is balanced by the dominant arrow graphic that is just off center.

Your journaling goes around the perimeter of the photo collage. I show the journaling just on the bottom and right side, but if more room is needed, write around the entire photo assemble.

Design note: when creating a scrapbook layout with many photos, it's best to vary the weight of the photos. In other words, make sure some of your photos are distance photos, while others are close-ups.

Have fun!

Colleen

Sketch #28

Here's sketch #28. A 5-photo layout inspired by...dare I say it?...a spam message. Normally, nothing is more annoying to me than junk messages in my email inbox, but one actually gave me pause before I hit the delete key.

Sketches should provide you with inspiration. Feel free to inject your own personality into my design. Turn the stars into flowers, hearts or skulls (whatever you're into). If you can't stand straight lines, then tilt some or all the photos and tear the paper edges. Your scrapbook should be a reflection of who you are.

I welcome your comments. Please send me a .jpg of or link to your completed layout using any of my sketches and I'll be sure to give you the accolades you deserve.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #26 Update

I will be the featured SATURDAY SKETCH ARTIST at http://sisterhoodofscrap.blogspot.com on May 10th. So, you'll just have to wait for Sketch #26 until then. I promise it's worth the wait.

Sketch #27

I haven't made a blog entry since November. I can't believe it. I've been teaching myself Photoshop Elements. I've been using digital kits to create the last several sketches. This took me hours to create each sketch. I'm going to try sketching in gray tones going forward. I should be able to give you a sketch a week this way.

As always, if you use my sketch, please send me a link to where it's posted or send me a .jpg file of your creation and I'll post it here. My email address is colleen@colleenmulder-seward.com.

PS You might be wondering why I skipped sketch #26. I've submitted it for consideration at another blog site for their Saturday Sketch. I'll keep you updated.

ttfn,
Colleen

Sketch #25

One page. 12 photos. Great for: baby's first year, 12 grades of school pictures and holidays/events where you have a ton of pictures but don't want it to take up an entire album .

Credits:

Papers:
Paisley paper = Funky Floral by Leah Riordan Designs @ scrap.mommyish.net and oscraps.com
Striped, linen and green papers = Larry by Jan Crowley Queen of Quirk @ oscraps.com

Embellishments:
Funky Floral by Leah Riordan Designs @mommyish.com and oscraps.com

Font:
Chelsea Studio

Happy scrapping,
Colleen

Sketch #24

Believe it or not, this layout was inspired from a scene in Ugly Betty. Like I revealed in my earlier post, my inspiration comes from everywhere.

I think this sketch is reminiscent of a French bulletin board with a file folder tucked under its ribbons.

Please send me your creations. I just love it when you share them with me.

Credits

Papers: ©2005-2006 Atomic Cupcake Springy collection. www.atomiccupcake.com.
Embellishments:
- Brads and tab ©2005-2006 Atomic Cupcake Springy collection. www.atomiccupcake.com.
- Ribbon is my creation.
Font:
The King and Queen

NOTE: All the Atomic Cupcake items are available as a free download on their website.

Until next time,
Colleen

Sketch #23

You're sure to cause a commotion with this 12x12 layout.

Credits
Papers: (c) Danielle Engebretson Design Commotion on the Ocean add-on kit. www.digitalfreebies.com NOTE: you can download this kit add-on for free now through Oct 4th.
Embellishments:
-Ribbon, buttons and stitching: (c) Danielle Engebretson Design Commotion on the Ocean add-on kit. www.digitalfreebies.com
-Index card: (c) Scrappy Pony Designs http://horseshirts.blogspot.com
Font: 84 Rock!

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #22

What fun. This single photo layout is just full of energy. I hope you enjoy this sketch as much as I did making it.

Credits
Papers: (c) Daniela Austen's Sassy kit www.digitalfreebies.com. NOTE: you can download this kit add-on today for free.
Embellishments:
Stitching: atomic cupcakes' So Perky! kit. www.atomiccupcake.com.
Tag and frame: (c) Daniela Austen's Sassy kit www.digitalfreebies.com.
Font: Flores

Happy scrapping,
Colleen

Sketch #21

This sketch holds two 4" x 5 1/2" photos. The top outside corners of the photos should be rounded to match the rounding of the orange paper [I just couldn't figure out how to do it using PhotoShop Elements.]

Credits
Papers: March Free{Pea} Digital Kit
©2006 Anne Langpap
www.twopeasinabucket.com
Embellishments: March Free{Pea} Digital Kit
©2006 Anne Langpap
www.twopeasinabucket.com
Font: New Day

If you use my sketch, please send me the link where you have it posted or email it to me directly. I love seeing your creations.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #20

The long wait is over. Here is another new sketch to help kick start your creativity. My design can hold eight photos.

Tip: Did you know that you can substitute multiple smaller photos in place of a large one without sacrificing the integrity of the design? The same goes for converting multiply smaller photos into a larger one. In this sketch, the two wallet-sized photos could become a 4"x6" instead. One of the 4"x6" photos on the bottom, could be changed to two wallet-sized photos.

This sketch was created using Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0.

Credits:

Papers: Evening in the Garden by Lisa Carter www.digitalscrapbookplace.com
Embellishments: Thankful by Janel Kretsch www.thedigishoppe.com
Font: decadence

Please let me know if you post a layout to any other website based on one of my sketches. I love seeing your creations!

All the best,
Colleen
colleen@colleenmulder-seward.com

Sketch #19

I've been teaching myself how to create layouts and sketches using Photoshop Elements 5.0.

This 2 page layout can display 7 photos, ranging in size from wallet-size to 4x6. The embellishments needed are 7 buttons and patterned ribbon. The tile is made by using the digital font, A Damn Mess. To recreate this title in traditional scrapbooking:

1. Place stickers on your background paper
2. Next use acrylic paint to paint over top of the stickers
3. Then before the paint dries, remove the stickers.
   

Tip: Try adding the thread to your buttons and adhering them to your layout using glue dots. It's much easier than sewing the buttons directly onto your layout.

If you use my sketch, please send me your layout for posting here. I really love to see your creations.

Happy scrappin'
Colleen

Sketch #18

3 photos fit on this 12x12 layout - the largest is 8 x 10.

Share your completed layouts; email them to me and I will post them for you.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #17

This 5-photo, 12x12 sketch takes advantage of the latest trend in embellishments - washers. Washers come in a wide variety
of sizes and can be customized by using acrylic paint, ink, rub-ons, or adhering paper.

The font I used for the title of this sketch is ball.

When I designed this layout, I had photos that feature water or bubbles in mind.

Happy 4th of July!

Colleen

Sketch #16

This patriotic sketch is just begging for your 4th of July and military photos.

Change the colors to:

• olive green, khaki and tan for an Army layout.
• blue, gray and chrome for an Air Force layout.
• blue and gold for an Navy layout
• scarlet, gray and gold for an Marine layout.

The font I used in this sketch is Bodie MF. You could make this font without the aid of a computer by cutting block letters using Coluzzle Alphabet Template, a small star punch and a ribbon punch. The stars could be made of paper (using a large star punch, a Coluzzle star template, a star embosser), chipboard
or stickers


Stitching and/or journaling belong around the perimeter of the background and the focal photo.

I can't wait to see your work!

Happy scrapping,
Colleen

Sketch #15

This 12x12 layout is infused with African design. Two 4"x6" photos are designed to be showcased in this layout. Once the photos are cropped into trapezoidal shape and stacked on to of each other, they resemble an African drum. The font used is African. The sun is easily made using a small circle and 8 small triangles.

This layout would work well with zoo or safari photos. It would also be great with African heritage photos. If you change the colors to bright primary colors, then it could be used for kids eating Popsicles, riding bikes or on-the-go in the summer.

I can't wait to see your completed layouts. ^_^

All the best,
Colleen