It always amazes me the number of scrapbookers that are unaware of how versatile a sketch can truly be. So today, I am going to give you a short lesson on how to "stretch a sketch".
First, a scrapbook sketch is basically a blueprint of a layout; broken down into its most basic parts.
This was the sketch Jennifer had sent me to draw inspiration from for my layout.
Second, when working with a sketch you always have the option to use it as-is, flip it, rotate it, shrink it, substitute parts, or you can "unhinge" it.
Most of the above are self explanatory but let me go a little more in-depth on unhinging.
When you unhinge, you disconnect ALL of the parts that make up the sketch. For example:
You are now free to move the pieces around as you wish without adding or subtracting from the number of parts.
My take on the sketch included flipping the sketch horizontally yet keeping the "structure" of the sketch in-tact, as well as unhinging.
The left side of the sketch appeared to be "floating" so when I flipped the sketch, the large photo was tilted and the two smaller photos became anchored.
My title, embellishment, and border were the pieces I chose to unhinge from the sketch. I stretched the border and placed it along the entire base of the layout as "grass". My embellishment became a background for my title to make it "pop" from the layout.
Do you recognize the paper?
PAPER TRUNK, of course! The goal is from the Rockabilly line, the grass is from Socialite, and all the orange accent is from 1974. I used my Silhouette to cut the embellishments and title. Did you know that Paper Trunk's paper cuts BEAUTIFULLY in the Silhouette? No tears or distressing at all!
PAPER TRUNK, of course! The goal is from the Rockabilly line, the grass is from Socialite, and all the orange accent is from 1974. I used my Silhouette to cut the embellishments and title. Did you know that Paper Trunk's paper cuts BEAUTIFULLY in the Silhouette? No tears or distressing at all!
Sketches can be extremely helpful when you are trying to figure out how to design a layout. They can provide your entire layout or give you a "jumping-off" point.
I would love to see your take on this sketch! You can even upload your creation to the sketch gallery at TwoPeas! Let them know that Paper Trunk sent you!
I hope this little lesson on sketches will help with your future layouts. Please be sure to share your creations with our team!
Have a beautiful weekend!
-Brianne
Your sketch is great!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the break down of a sketch! I do tend to forget that I can deconstruct the sketch to make it work better for my photos. Sketches are a great starting point! LOVE your layout, Doll!
ReplyDeleteLove your interpretation. What a fun layout
ReplyDeleteAwesome post!!! Love it!
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