got sketch #87

i was thrilled to be invited back for another got sketch challenge. this is sketch #87, which was designed around 5 photos. i kept thinking about what photos i could use for this, and what i wanted to scrap for it. then really late on saturday night (like 1:00am), i got the idea for this take on the sketch.

 

i decided to NOT use photos. instead, i used those 5 areas to make little collages of embellishments. and to create a layout all about the products that i "need" to scrapbook. a little collage of buttons. a little collage of flowers. one of ribbons. another one of brads. and then one with letters and numbers. a fun take on the sketch, i think.

 

i followed the sketch almost exactly. down to the paper strips and placement, and the journaling spot. i like that i still kept with the "needs" theme through out all the other elements on the layout. the glittered chipboard title, the letter stickers, the embossed cardstock, the metal rim tag, the journaling spot. i think these are all things i turn to when i scrap. they're just what i'm comfortable with and have an easy time using.

 

for the embellishment collages, i created each of them on a piece of white cardstock cut to the appropiate size of what the sketch called for. then i just filled each one up with the chosen embellishment, and squeezed as many as i could on each piece. i chose to go with primary colors. fun, bright colors like red, green, blue, and yellow are my favorites. just another way to get the theme of "scrapbook needs" on the layout. once they were all done, i adhered those pieces of embellished cardstock to my main page.

thanks so much to valerie and lynn for inviting me to play along on this sketch. i had a lot of fun with it. although, for the record, this layout weighs a ton ;) and make sure to go check out all the other fabulous layouts from the other contributing designers HERE.

Comments

[Mary Lynn]

I really like that layout. I like how all of the colors came together.
I think that it is so neat to use those items to show what everyone will use to do a layout.
Great job

[Sierra]

Hey what a cool I idea! I love it. And the colors are very yummy. I really like the Z and Q. Are they kind of see through?

[Wendy Sue]

How fun! I love the idea of your layout - and all of the fun colors just make me happy - so cute! :o)

[Sandi N.]

Laura

Great way to use this sketch and product. I also love JM's layout in ck this month using brads. Both of these I will tuck away to used later.

Blessings
Sandi N.

[Sara Rossi]

How fun is this?!?! Love your spin on the sketch!! This is such a happy LO!! perfect for the "Me" album!! LOVE it!!!

[Leslie]

How creative are you!?!?!?!!! Lovin' this for sure! Great colors and big way to think outside the box - wow! And YES those are NEEDS - lol!

[lynda]

this lo is great girl! you're amazing...love the collages....it rocks

[Heather M.]

this is so cool! i love it!

[Chris R]

How cool is that? I love the use of embellies. What a great way to use up some of your stash. Has me thinking of a layout right now. I need to go and sketch it out so that I don't forget my idea!!

[kat]

super cute lo! love the coors, and the idea!

[Heather]

I always love your layouts -- your sense of color is great.

[Marissa]

I forgot about that site! What a fun layout! I bet you are getting excited for the kids to go back to school!

[Ruth]

how fun is that! another way to use up the scraps of ribbons, leftover buttons, brads, flowers~love it ;)

[Carla]

You are a creative genius Laura! This is so clever and so you!
That's a great sketch too...looks like a great way to fit a lot of photos on!

[Heather Ruwe]

LOVE this! What a clever idea Laura! :)

[cathy]

love the layout & colors, but...where's the string??? :)

[doris]

that is darling laura!!! clever girl!!!

[Dani]

I love it! How clever of you to document your hobby this way :)

[Suzann]

Very smart, Laura! I love your take on the sketch! Fun layout!!

[Beth Bo.]

I love this page and I'm in complete agreement too! :)

[Krista]

yah! i saw you on there!! very cool!!

[Tammy Morales]

What a great way to use up some left over supplies and still tell a story.

Thanks again Laura!

[Laura T.]

What a great and creative take on the sketch. Love the colors.