Sketch it:

I dunno about you..But I love a good sketch. I feel inspired by a good sketch challenge.

BUT....When I am completing an online challenge my competitive streak ( who me?? Couldn't be??) takes over and I tend to scrap a 'good photo'..You know a portrait type..And I can spend a couple of hours creating that single layout..Making sure it's original, creative..Different..It can be -  lets say..EXHAUSTING...

Needless to say, at then end of each month I have BUCKETS of everyday photos..Really the important ones that tell the tale of our lives and only a handful of layouts to show for my efforts..
So...now and then I whip up a simple sketch of my own..Nothing dramatic mind you, and I PUMP out layouts based on this for a few days..Nothing flashy..Just those ordinary photos that I can overlook.. and a few different embellies.. I end up inspired to use the sketch in different ways and feel grateful that those photos are finally ready to go in albums...

And this time I thought I would share my process with you all - and give you a chance to WIN!..

I put together a kit ages ago and haven't given it away..So here's your chance! Use my sketch on one or even some of your everyday photos and leave a link to it in my comments.. I will pick a winner in a weeks time...

So here's my simple sketch:

Please forgive the hand drawn nature..I'm not good at digi in the sketchy way!
 You can use this sketch in lots of different ways and adapt it too..Here's my examples:

This layout uses the sketch in the standard way. I have moved my journalling up though. I prefer to write directly onto the layout most of the time..This was the last layout I completed last with my sketch too..Wanted to scrap this photo desperately and wanted to show you a BRIGHT version!

I have used a portrait photo in this version. And added the little bunting and homemade envelope..Otherwise stuck to the sketch..This layout was the first one I whipped up and it took me only 45min! I adore this photo..Truly..

This was second - and used the traditional landscape photo..But I went the bunting option again..30 min layout this time...A little more detail to the left too..

A patterned paper background helps when trying to knock over a layout quickly.I used bunting flags this time, angled my photo and used washi tape for super fast and quick details.. Third layout in one afternoon..30 min..

I did this layout last and on the second day...And I think it might be my fave from the lot.. I LOVE the colour scheme...And that's what great about a simple sketch..You can make each layout look totally different with an easy change of hue! Just to showcase how versatile the sketch is I flipped it for this one.. and I cut my photo square... Would LOVE a silhouette cameo too..They are crazy popular right now..BUT way too expensive.. So I hand cut my stars instead!

So there you go..In between exercise, cooking, cleaning and raising a family - I whipped up five layouts in two afternoons.. How will you go???

Here's what you can win:

Please make sure I am able to contact you when you leave a comment..As you will need to email me you addy for postage..


GOOD LUCK and as always... HAPPY SCRAPPING..

XXX