Scrapbook Inspiration - Sketches 2

I hope that you enjoyed our last post with the 3 sketch examples, today I have 3 more for you to enjoy :)

Sketch #4

Layout Example

 Card Example 

For this card I rotated the sketch by 90 degrees, putting the 'title' at the bottom and 'photos' at the top.  When it comes to sketches you don't have to follow them exactly, they are just as inspiration to kick start your creativity, so swap things around, rotate them and have fun!

Sketch #5

Layout Example 

I have adapted this sketch to work for a 6"x12" layout, but it would work just as well for an 8"x8", 81/2"x11" or a 12"x12". As I said on the last sketch, feel free to adapt each sketch to work for you!

Card Example

Sketch #6

Layout Example

I hope that you have enjoyed this mini 2 part scrapbook inspiration. Why not follow our blog so you don't miss any new posts. Any check out the last 2 links I have for you for more sketch inspiration:

http://gotsketch.blogspot.co.uk/

Google - Scrapbook Sketches

Happy Scrapping ~ Maxine x 

Scrapbook Inspiration - Sketches

Welcome to May! I cannot believe how fast April went but at least we can now look forward to (fingers crossed) lots of nice sunny weather, assuming this being England, that it plays fair this year!

I hope you enjoyed our last 2 tutorials, today we are looking into scrapbooking sketch inspiration. I will be sharing a few sketches I have created and some scrapbook pages and cards created from the sketch and then some links to great sketch inspiration sites/blogs.

Sketch #1 

The photo area can be 1 6x4 photo or several smaller ones. The block on the left hand side can be made up of a strip of patterned paper, several strips of co-ordinating papers or ribbons. Underneath the title there is space for journaling should you wish to include some. And the circle on the corner of the photo is a cluster or embellishments/flowers/buttons etc. 

Layout example 1 

Layout example 2 

Card example 

Sketch #2 

I love the versatility of this sketch, you can fit up to 9 photos on it should you wish (as in layout example 3) or include 6 photos and use the bottom (or top) section for your title and journaling (as in examples 1 and 2). In my layout examples my coloured squares measure 3" and my photos approx 2", but you could make each square a 3" photo if you do not wish to include a photo mat. You could also use some of the squares for journaling instead of photos. I love to embellish my layouts quite a lot but you could also make a much simplier and clean looking layout by using minimal embellishments. The list of options with this sketch is almost endless! 

Layout Example 1 

Layout Example 2

Layout Example 3

Card Example

Sketch #3

Layout Example 1

In my layout example I have merged the journaling and title together but you could have a seperate journaling and title block like the sketch shows. 

Card Example 

Check back at the weekend of a follow up post where we will be sharing another 3 sketches and inspiration.

For now why not check out some of these sites for more great sketches:

http://www.pagemaps.com/

http://sketcheswithatwist.blogspot.co.uk/

http://52sketches52weeks.com/

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/Free_Downloadable_Sketches_for_Simple_Scrapbooking

Have fun and if you create any layouts or cards from any of our sketches we would love to see, please pop a link below or share with us on our Facebook page :)

Happy Crafting ~ Maxine x