Friday, September 2, 2011

September Sketch Challenge!

Are you ready to get started?? This is so exciting!! We decided to try and keep each week of the month a certain theme - easier for us to plan and for you to know what to expect. This does not mean however that we won't change it up now and then! I am just not so good at following the rules all the time - it must be Caroline's fault! I have not just one but TWO sketches for you  - so without further ado - here we go!!

Layout Sketch

Card Sketch
and now for the projects:


For this layout of my daughter I used paper from the K&Company Americana stack, along with the coordinating chipboard letters. I kept the design simple since I think I am going to use this as a title page tot her two year scrapbook. A closeup of the "award":

This is where I spent the most time on the layout. I began with the award shape which is cut from the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge at 6.70 inches with a 4 inch circle welded to it. On top of that I layered a pleated circle that I created from a 2 by 12 inch length piece of paper, scored at every 1/4 inch. In order to make it lie nice and flat without tearing I did need about a 3 inch strip of another pleated piece of paper. I adhered the ends together, pushed down the middle and secured it at the center with glue dots. Then I added a 3.40 inch circle or kraft paper, also cut from Plantin, that I ran through my Stars cuttlebug folder and lightly inked.I added a "2" from Disney's Pooh Font, cut at 3.10 inches and then outlined with Midnight blue stickles. For the other side, I used some star brads and ribbon on a spare strip of paper to add some layers behind the letters.


For my card I used the same method to create pleated circle - only not as wide. I used a 1-1/2 by 11 inch piece of paper and that was the perfect size to lay nicely without any extra paper. I cut two circles and layered them on top. I finished with an epoxy chipboard cupcake threaded with some bakers twine. The sentiment is a Hero Arts stamp and I used a shape that I stretched on my Gypsy. I wish I could be more specific on the sizes, and I know I wrote them down, but then I lost the paper! The card base is DCWV and the yellow paper is Recollections.

And that is it! Two sketches for you to choose from - one for whichever mood you are in today - card or layout. We are experimenting the a linking tool but it is our first time using it  - you may have to be patient with us. I can't wait to see what you create. Happy crafting!
---Allison




21 comments:

  1. I love both projects, Allison. The layout is awesome! The subject matter is a cutie! I love these challenges on blogger so much better than on the Circle message board. I get an e-mail telling me about them so I never have to remember to go find them!

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  2. I posted 2 cards but dont see my name. I guess I didnt do this right! Learning curve!!!!! hahahahaha. Great blog and glad I finally got to participate!
    Steph

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  3. Stephanie I see 2 cards ;o). They are gorgeous.

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  4. Yeah! And what a beautiful layout. Perfect frame for a princess!

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  5. Stephanie. That is so so cute! Love the bird and the flower! And look at that - the 2nd card's colors goes so well with this blog :)

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  6. Hey Allison or Caroline or anyone else for that matter...any ideas on how to make this a 2 page layout? I have to get Lizzy's 5th grade layout done before she starts 6th grade on Tuesday and it has to be a 2 pager! Thanks!
    Elise/lizzieming can't get my google ID in for some reason!

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  7. Stephanie, your cards are great! The simplest thing to do, Elise, I think, would be to flip it. And where it says title, put a title on one page and some sort of page length decorative element on the second page. Or, if you have lots of pictures, maybe you could put a row of them vertically in that spot on the second page.

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  8. I love this blog!!!! And this challenge. Way to go, PCWC!

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  9. Thanks Carole.,.those are great ideas....I will get this done tomorrow!

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  10. Can't wait to see it! I need to go get my challenge project posted. In a bit.

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  11. Great sketches! Nice cards Stephanie. Elise, can't wait to see what you create.

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  12. Pam, I love your project. Great Job!!

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  13. Great projects Allison! Glad you and Caroline are doing this!
    Heidi

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  14. Allison,
    I love the projects and the blog! I wish I could play this weekend but may not be able to find the time. I subscribed so that I can play in the future!
    Great to see your artwork again!
    Colleen (gonescrappin)

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  15. Glad to see you two at it again, missed you guys!

    Di&Co

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  16. Stephanie, Your two cards (I'm thinking of you) are wonderful! Pam, wowzers! Allison, your layouts really attracted my eye and I want the card! Nice work. Can't wait to see more. Thanks for this great place to play!

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  17. Hi everyone!

    Allison~ love the LO. So cute! Great job on the rosettes!
    Stephanie~ great cards. So pretty!
    Pam~ your card is beautiful!
    Nona~ I love that Halloween card! Adorable!

    I have added my LO. Beware it's bright! I used Kate's Kitchen for the Sun. The rest is Cosmo Cricket Salt Air.

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  18. Sara I have missed your work! looks great!
    AllisonF

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  19. Allison, love the layout. What a cutie pie your daughter is! Great card too.
    Stephanie- lovely cards!
    Pam- Beautiful!
    Jeannie- Very cute!
    Sara- wonderful layout and adorable subject!
    Elise- your layout looks great, another cute subject!

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  20. Allison your daughter is adorable! Love the layout challenges!
    Rebecca

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