When I first started using scrapbook sketches, I took everything about the sketch literally. If the sketch said to use two 4×6 photos, I looked for two 4×6 photos. I made my page an almost exact replica of the sketch. It was frustrating. I never take my photos with a scrapbook layout in mind. Meaning, I don’t say this portait of my son will be a 4×6 print and then I need to take two more so I can print them in 3×3 squares. I snap photos in the moment and then worry with page design later. I don’t think I know anyone who does that. So why is it, when it comes to a sketch, that we let it determine our photo size for us? The sketch should be a guide and with a little practice, you can adapt it to fit your photos.
I recently revisited this whole concept on my latest page for Scrapbook Challenges. Sketch #435 calls for four 3×3 photos. It’s a cute sketch and it’s perfect for using up scraps of paper. I was having a problem finding four photos to fit the 3×3 photo requirement. Would you like to see how I adapted my chosen photos to fit? In this video, I share how I made the sketch work for me.
Sketches are a wonderful way to stretch yourself. They help you learn about design and they can be a great exercise to take you out of your comfort zone. As you can see from this video, I loved Scrapbook Challenges Sketch #435 but I was having a hard time with it’s overall design. I am so used to adding small layered clusters to my pages and I had a hard time using less embellishments. Despite this difficulty, I still love the layout and am glad I tried something new.
Now it’s your turn. Head over to Scrapbook Challenges to see Sketch #435 and the SBC Sketch Crew inspiration. Don’t forget to share your work with us in the Scrapbook Challenges April Link up!
Egg Hunt @ the Park by Christy Strickler |Supplies CardStock: Bazzill, Coredinations; Patterned Paper: Crate Paper, Cocoa Daisy; Letters: American Crafts, Bella Blvd.;Ink: Prima, VersaColor, Staz-On; Stamp: Studio Calico; Watercolor: Tasutomo; Marker: Tim Holtz Distress Markers; Wood Button, Flair: Pinkfresh Studio; Rub-Ons: Crate Paper; based on Scrapbook Challenges Sketch #435