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September 2008 Sketch Challenge

by Lisa Carroll (Sep 1, 2008)

This month I created a sketch with a 4" x 6" horizontal photo, a journaling block and a split title. To spice it up a bit I added several circle embellishments around the core of the layout. I love this sketch because it can be very simple with just a few added embellishments, or it could be very detailed with lots of embellishments. Here are four examples of different ways to interpret the sketch.

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Lisa Carroll

My first layout precisely follows the sketch. As you can see, what appears to be a simple layout becomes much more detailed with all the circles, flowers and buttons added. The photo and journaling block are also tilted for some added interest.

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For my second layout I wanted to keep things a little simpler and also include an additional photo. So I cropped the pictures to a smaller size and only used three large circle embellishments. I topped it off with some buttons for a little more visual interest.

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April Ordonez

April created a digital layout using the sketch. She did a great job using the block of circles as a foundation for the photo. She also moved the title to the bottom right-hand corner, and placed the journaling in the circles. I love her color choices and the way everything pops right off the page with the black background.

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Jennifer Gensel

Jennifer used a vertical photo and moved the journaling block further off to the right. Instead of using circles, she chose a detailed patterned paper with lots of flowers that she further embellished with more flowers and buttons. I also love how she framed the photo with her title.

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As you can see, there are many different options with this sketch. I hope you find my sketch inspiring and have fun creating with it!


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