One of my favorite starting points is a sketch. So when I heard My Scraps and More was having a sketchathon in April, I was thrilled. I've been scrapping a lot, and its the perfect way to keep my momentum going. I mean, 30 sketches in 30 days?
The first sketch was published on April 1; the challenge also required fussy cutting.
I hate fussy cutting so I almost skipped the challenge. But I really liked the sketch. And I had photos from hy husband's birthday last summer that were begging to be scrapped. So I poked around in my scrap room for paper that would lend itself to simple fussy cutting. I found a sheet printed with black frames that seemed perfect.
The title and chipboard phrase stickers are from the Maggie Holmes Confetti collection. I used the colors in the numbers to drive my color selections. And I went to work on the background with my current favorite technique - layering rub ons and ink splatters. I added some small puffy stars from Crate Paper's Journey line to add a bit of dimension.
I'd love to know your favorite starting points for layouts when your stuck.
Thanks for stopping by.
The first sketch was published on April 1; the challenge also required fussy cutting.
I hate fussy cutting so I almost skipped the challenge. But I really liked the sketch. And I had photos from hy husband's birthday last summer that were begging to be scrapped. So I poked around in my scrap room for paper that would lend itself to simple fussy cutting. I found a sheet printed with black frames that seemed perfect.
The title and chipboard phrase stickers are from the Maggie Holmes Confetti collection. I used the colors in the numbers to drive my color selections. And I went to work on the background with my current favorite technique - layering rub ons and ink splatters. I added some small puffy stars from Crate Paper's Journey line to add a bit of dimension.
I'd love to know your favorite starting points for layouts when your stuck.
Thanks for stopping by.
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I love your splatters...you have perfected a technique that I just cannot seem to do well. This layout is awesome!! My go-to starting point for most of my layouts (whether I am stuck or not) is an awesome piece of patterned paper for my background and then I just go from there.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandi - try a damp paint brush and spray ink
DeleteGreat layout, love the splatter!
ReplyDeleteThanks kat
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