Saturday, November 24, 2012

My Creative Sketches

I've used some various techniques that I've been learning lately, I first painted with gesso then used texture paste with a Scrap FX cloud template, Jo Sonja's and Kaisercraft Paint, some micro beads to mimic the scene in the photo and some dimensional magic to adhere the beads.  I also sprayed the clouds with Tattered Angels Glimmermist after painting them.
The border is Kindyglitz and the hearts and second title have been embossed before using Tim Holtz Distress Ink to colour.  I've also distressed some of the background paper and inked with Tim Holtz.
The patterned paper is also from Kaisercraft Miss Matched range.  The pearl flourish is from Zva Creations and the crotchet flowers are Couture Creations and I think the little fish button is from Eye candy Magic.  The ribbon has been gathered before gluing and its from my stash.  Nearly forgot I used a die for the doily in the background of the photo.

The fabulous sketch is from http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com.au/

I was drawn to this challenge because of the opportunity to win a fabulous prize of so many different products that I've not seen or used before.       



               
And now a couple of close-ups.

17 comments:

  1. Hi Sandra! What a gorgeous take on the sketch, love your title (love this embossing folder) and lots of inspiring techniques!

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  2. LOVE the beads, that little fish button, your title & that bg work....really, really marvellous!!!!

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  3. I fell in love with this layout when I first saw it.. I love blue, and all the blue in this layout is amazing.. a wonderful take on the sketch, love the frilled ribbon around the circle!! I hope you win!

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  4. OH so pretty~ I love the monochromatic scheme you've got going on here, and all the layers and texture- beautiful work!!

    xErin

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  5. Loving the gorgeous blues & all the fab textures, Sandra!
    Awesome take on the sketch...especially love the blue ribbon around the outer edge of the circle :)

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  6. Ladies thank you so much for your comments, they REALLY do mean a lot to me, especially that they're from such talented experienced artists.

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  7. love your take on the sketch, the pretty lace and the colour, fabulous :)

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  8. This is lovely Sandra, the clouds look awesome and I love the soft pretty ribbons you've used as well!!!

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  9. Oh how this layout makes me long for summer! I love all you mixed media work ( fun, isn't it?) there are so many details and I love them all! Thanks for playing along with us at MCS!

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  10. I love your mixed media background for this layout and the colours are so perfect.

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  11. Love all the various textures going on in this layout! And your background is perfect for the photo! Thanks for playing along with MCS!

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  12. Stunning page love the colors and sweet details.
    byebye,Lean

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  13. ....this is sooo pretty!! Your LO has so many beautiful details!!Nice job Sandra!!!

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  14. Sandra, Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting.... If you want to see more posts and photos on art journaling I've done, just use this Link: http://creativelenna.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Journaling. It will take you to all the posts I've labelled "art journaling". : ) Thanks for your kind words! Lenna

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  15. Very beautiful and creative your pages!
    I love this blue and the whole composition.
    Thanks for stopping at my blog too.
    Hugs.

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  16. such a pretty layout! loooove how you did the background! Thank you for taking time to join in the fun at My Creative Sketches!

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