Two-page Week, Part 5

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I hardly ever let the name of a sketch determine what I create. You can go from a card sketch to a two-page layout, a one-page sketch to a home decor project, or, as we've done today, from a two-page sketch to a one-page layout. Both Christy and I used the left side of the two-page sketch to create one-page layouts and, while using the same source for inspiration, produced completely different results.

 Two-page Sketch #10

You can download and print this sketch by clicking on the two-page sketches link found under the "printable sketches" tab on the right sidebar.

"Watch the Snowflakes" by Christy Arthur
Products - Cardstock: Bazzill (kraft); Patterned paper: Sassafras, Studio Calico, October Afternoon; Alphabet stickers: Jenni Bowlin; Label stickers: October Afternoon; Flowers: Studio Calico, Sassafras; Mists: Tattered Angels, Studio Calico; Flashcard: Elle's Studio; Punch: Martha Stewart; Mix tape: Dear Lizzy, American Crafts; Floss: Bazzill, In Stitch; Pen: American Crafts

I used the left side of the two page sketch.

Instead of a vertical 4x6 photo, I used a horizontal one and eliminated the 2x2 photos below.

I used a cluster of flowers instead of the star grid.

I used strips of mix tape for the lower strips of paper.

I used a larger die cut behind the elements instead of the smaller cardstock square that is in the sketch.

I added some mist circles at the top left and a date with some strips of mix tape in the bottom right; which are not in the sketch.

I added a few stitching details to the title, to mimic the stitching that is printed on the die cut paper.

I added the date to the lower right corner and some additional strips of mix tape.

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"It Was Love at First Sight" by Allison Davis
Supplies - Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned paper: October Afternoon; Alphabets: My Little Shoebox (it was, at first sight), Jillibean Soup (love), and American Crafts (Jackson); Heart punch: Martha Stewart; Border punch: EK Success; Metal accent: unknown; Embroidery floss: DMC

Variation #1 - For my one-page layout I used the left page of the sketch. I tried to somewhat get the same overall design of the sketch on half the size. I did this by centering the background pieces and then cutting and arranging the strips as they are on the whole sketch.

Variation #2 - For the grid I used hearts in place of the stars. After I added the hand stitching over the hearts I added Jackson's name on top of them.

 Since his name didn't have enough letters for each heart, I cut smaller hearts and adhered them on top of the two without a letter.

Variation #3 - I decided not to include journaling on the front of this layout. This is one of those pages that I wanted to pour my heart into the journaling and I just didn't have the space I needed so it is written on the back.

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I'm looking forward to getting to know both...

jengd said...
I've recently started trying to enter at least one sketch challenge a week just to keep me in motion. I'd love to take your class and get some additional pointers! Thanks for the chance!

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Chanel's Owner said...
Didn't realize you gave online classes! I love your sketches and would love to see how to use them without taking them so literal! Cant wait for the class! :)

in my online class, Sketch Support!

Both of you will need to send me an email at allison@scrapbookgeneration.com and we'll get you all set up and enrolled in the class.
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