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

To created your finished layout using this sketch:

1. Start with a dark cardstock.
2. Trim 1" from two sides of an 12x12 light monochromatic patterned paper (one that looks solid when seen at a distance). Using a corner rounder punch, trim each corner. Adhere to the cardstock.
   
3. Cut a circle from patterned paper. Cut the circle in half.
   
4. Trim three photos into diamond shapes of the same size.
   
5. Test placement of photos and half circles on layout. Once happy, adhere to background paper (adhering the half circles first, then the photos.)
6. Add a large title as shown.
7. Place brads, buttons, flowers or other embellishments in each of the four corners.
8. Finish by journaling.
   

Happy Scrapping!,
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 #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 #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

Sketch #14

This 2-page, 12x12 sketch's free-form background is created by cutting patterned paper using a flexible curve and an X-Acto knife. Just create a shape that pleases you and cut away.

The font I used for the title and subtitle is glitter. You can create a similar font using large alphabet stickers (Making Memories Chunky Alphabet Letters) and 3 different sized hole punches (1/16", 1/8", and 1/4").

The only embellishments are 6 brads (2 of each color).

Enjoy,
Colleen

Layout based on Sketch #11

This layout is based on my sketch #11.

Supplies used: papers from Colorbok, white flower is from Oriental Trading Company, self-adhesive alphabet from Colorbok.

Tools used: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer

Note: I had a 4" x 6" photo and matted it to get it to the 5" x 7" size called for in my sketch.

I hope you like it.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #13

This sketch can showcase between 6 and 8 photos. A jumbo-sized flower and photo corner are all the embellishments needed.

You now have a choice in posting your completed layouts. You can either send me an email with photo attachment for me to post here, or you can post it yourself on our message board at google groups. Sign up for free at the right --------->

ttfn,
Colleen

Sketch #12

A mix of jumbo and small flowers adds a feminine touch to an otherwise masculine layout. It's a little hard to see in the sketch, but the base of this layout uses a black and white patterned paper.

You can share your creation based on this sketch with other crafters over on our google message board. Sign up is just to the right ---->. It's fast, easy and free. So, come join us.

All the best,
Colleen

Sketch #11

Here is sketch #11. 16 - 2"x 2" squares of patterned and solid paper add interest to this simple design. The sketch can accommodate up to 5 photos, but you can replace the small photos with either more paper or embellishments.

You can make all the cuts needed to create this layout using just one tool, Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer . This is my most used scrapbooking tool. I can't image cropping without it.

Best of all, this layout can be created inexpensively, by using all your scraps!

Mix it up and make it your own.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #10

Groovy circles give this retro, 1-photo sketch life. It's just begging for your personal touch.

This layout can be made easily using Coluzzle's Large Circle (8-3/4'') template, Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer and EK Success' Larger Corner Rounder Punch

Don't be shy...email your completed layout for the world to see and have people call your work "far out."

Peace,
Colleen

Sketch #9

This sketch accommodates 4 photos - (1) 5"x7" and (3) 2"x2". I've used colorful brads for the embellishments. I felt it lent a masculine touch. But you can substitute buttons, flowers or whatever to change the feel.

These tools will make completing this layout a snap: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer, EK Success' Medium Corner Rounder Punch, EK Success' Small Corner Rounder Punch. Karen Foster's ribbon brads add the finishing touch.

I can't wait to see what you creative scrappers can make with my sketch. Remember to send your completed layouts to me for posting.

ttfn,
Colleen

Pencil Lines Design Team Search

Pencillines.com is looking for a new Pencil Lines Designer. I applied to be part of the Pencil Lines Design Team. Here is my layout entry based on their sketch along with the companion page I created.

Even if I'm not chosen I'm really pleased with how my layouts turned out.

Supplies used: background and blue and pink squares by KI Memories. Light pink paper by Colorbok. blue hydrangea flowers and 5-petal pink flowersfrom Oriental Trading Company. Ink is Color Box pigment ink in orchid and sky blue, stickers by Current.

Tools used: Fiskars 12-Inch Euro Paper Trimmer and EK Success' Medium Corner Rounder Punch

Enjoy,

Colleen

Sketch #8

Another simple layout sketch that can be finished in under 20 minutes. Cut a large Circle out of plain cardstock. Attach it to a sheet of patterned cardstock. Add an unmounted 5" x 7" photo. Cut a large arrow out of cardstock (or use a chipboard arrow) and attach to page. Finally, add a title and your journaling. Presto! You have a finished layout.

Send me your finished layout to be showcased here.

Enjoy the holiday,
Colleen

Sketch #7

This fun fiesta inspired layout has room for 6 photos. The yellow paper (or ribbon) strips are where your journaling belongs.

Send me your interpretation of my sketch and your layout will be posted for all to see.

Have fun,
Colleen

Sketch #6

7 photos fit on this 12" x 12" layout. Turn this 1-page layout into a 2-page layout easily by mirroring the layout without the tile. Thus, 14 photos on just two pages.

Be sure to send me your completed layout to featured here.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #5

Here is another scraplifted sketch. I saw this DVD cover (Zus & Zo) and knew it would make a perfect scrapbook layout. I love the elegance the huge bow lends to the layout.

What do you think? Fab layout, or dud?

If you use my sketch, please send me a photo of your completed page. I'd love to publish it here.

ttfn,
Colleen

Sketch #4

I think this sketch is really versatile. Weddings, girly girl, baby and more would work. If you change the heart to a star, circle or other fun shape; then the possibly really open up.

The small circles can either be photos or embellishments. I can't wait to see your interpretations of my sketch. Please send a photo of your completed layout for me to post.

Enjoy,
Colleen

Sketch #3

This sketch provides a scrapbook layout that is super quick to complete. Just adhere (6) 4" x 6" photos on 12" x 12" card stock, add ribbon (or paper strip) with a title, a journaling block, and for the finishing touch, some brackets around the journaling block. Presto, a complete layout in under 20 minutes. Hurray!

Remember, if you use my sketch, please send me a photo. I'd love to showcase your talent here.

All the best,
Colleen