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Relax LO: Day 2- KP’s Sketchbook 4

{Day 2}

This layout took FOREVER!!! It made me remember why I don’t sew on layouts. But… at the same time it made me wish I did it more often. I like the final outcome of the handmade look of it. I think I will have to try it more often… maybe not just so much!

I really enjoyed this because I don’t typically use circles in layouts. I have tons of circle punches but I never seem to grab them. In this case I created a 1″x1″ grid on the backside of my paper, then I centered a 1/2″ circle on each point, and then outlined each circle. That gave me my guide for where to sew and the pattern to create. I then created each design using  different color threads. Pretty simple but effective.

 

You Make Me Smile LO: Day 1- KP’s Sketchbook 4

{Day 1}

As with all of Kelly Purkey’s classes I have taken, I am having a blast! Yes, it’s just Day 1 so the class is just starting but I’m already in the grove! Ha! I was so eager to get stated once I saw the PDF. Once I saw the sketch I knew which photos I wanted to use since we just took a bunch this past weekend.

Instead is using 3 photos that was in the original sketch I used 2, but the basic structure of the layout is based upon the sketch. Influences in the massing and layering are apparent in my layout. I was not exactly sure what to do for embellishments so I made a massive mess digging through things, but I glad I discovered the Amy Tangerine leaves in my stash. I then pulled out 2 punches and got to work finishing it all up.

I can’t wait for tomorrow morning and for a new sketch!!

True Love LO- 3.18.12 Sunday Sketch

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–3.18.12 Sunday Sketch–

So I am a slacker. I’m not talking about my constant feet planted approached at taking the LEED test, but a craft/blogger slacker. My love for Studio Calico’s Sunday sketches is should be no surprise at this point since I have a whole page on the blog devoted to linking my take on the sketches on there. Well, if you noticed it’s been barely lately. I am good about doing the sketches but I don’t have the consistent follow through on scanning, photographing, posting, linking… hmmm I wonder why?!?!

Well this is a brand new Studio Calico Sunday Sketch so I rushed to do it, and actually follow through and post it. As soon as I saw the sketch I knew which layout I would use it for so I just dug through my ‘to scrap’ photos and got to work. It came together really quickly and I love when that happens. I made a mistake but shit happens so I made myself work with it instead of tossing the whole thing in the trash. Do you see it?

 

One of my favorite things about this layout is my use of FabRips. This was my first time using Studio Calico’s FabRips. I just never felt the need to use the product before. Mainly because I didn’t know how I would want to use it. I felt just needed to give it a try once and for all so I cut a strip and scrunched it up. I think I’ll def be exploring more with the pieces I have, but I know I definitely need to get this filmstrip FabRips!