Sketch class catch-ups

You will have to excuse my terrible photographing of these layouts, I have so much trouble getting them 'square-on'...

Sketch class 7 ...
Two examples from the same sketch, one a traditional 12x12 double layout and the other using the pocket pages by Kaisercraft.

 here is the traditional sample, using the Kaisercraft Hello Sunshine range. I hand cut the cute animals and created a long border across the top and a smaller 6x4 (ish) element on the bottom right corner. The photos and other patterned paper blocks were 6x4 trimmed slightly to allow for a mini margin around each piece. I have to confess though, the title should actually say Taronga Zoo but by the time I had cut the word Auckland on my Cameo and chose the photos I was in too much of a hurry to change it. I will cut a new title next time I am in my scraproom. 

now for the pocket page layout using the same long border and title element. I like to create simple sample layouts for these sketch classes so that newbie scrappers aren't overwhelmed by to many embellishments, The advanced scrappers in class just blow me over with how awesome they embellish, so each double pager created from the one sketch is so different to another, and they all look wonderful, how cool is that?!

 Sketch class 8...
Two samples using totally different Kaisercraft collections...

for this layout I have used the Happy Snaps collection, I personally think buying a collection packis the way to go as you get two of each sheet of patterned paper plus a sticker sheet, and at Scrapbook Corner you can save $13.60 buying that way!!!  I like using 6x4 photos (both landscape and portrait) on one double page layout as this is the standard size most of us print, but as usual with a sketch the photo sizes could be altered, for example the two photos on the left size could be three 4x4 and the three on the right side could equally be smaller or larger depending on what you have got. Imagine that right hand block being a 12x6 photo or even six 4x4 photos.

now if I remember correctly this is the Kaisercraft Key to my Heart collection plus a couple of doilies and a title cut on my Cameo. I have swapped out one of the 6x4 photo spots for journalling and created a 'two-up' collage for that top right photo.

Sketch class 9 sneak peek...

this sketch will be a double page traditional layout using 6x4 photos - two portrait and three landscape orientation but could easily be changed to smaller or larger photos. More info here on Scrapbook Corner's class calendar I hope to see you there :)

Pocket scrapping layout plus a 12x12er and an exciting announcement

The last sketch class was not really based on a sketch but actually a layout using Kaisercraft pocket protectors along with a traditional 12x12 layout sample for those not keen to try out the pockets.

I created two 12" x 3" borders on Kraft cardstock using the Kaisercraft Spring Bloom collection then cut the borders into 4" sections so they could fit into the pockets. (I only rounded the outside corners of the top and bottom sections to give the look of a border not just 3x4 cards). The SMILE and LOVE stickers from the same collection are stuck on the outside of the pockets. 

 One of the students used the horizontal 6x4 pocket protectors and created a 24in x 4in border element along the top pockets, using a large sticker element and some border strips and one student created 12in x 4in border strips for both left and right edges in her horizontal 6x4 pocket protectors. Unfortunately I don't have a photos of their layouts to share.

This was the sample double page layout for anyone who didn't want to use pocket protectors, again using borders on each edge, but in this case the left side border was much wider.

The next Sketch class to be held at Scrapbook Corner in Napier is set down for the 5th of April 1pm.
Check out the class calendar here...
 http://gallery.mailchimp.com/031eb5ea3e6ff8dca1dbab2f2/files/classes_March_April.pdf

I am in the middle of creating more layouts for the next sketch class, this time using 6x4 horizontal pockets and a traditional double page layout sample also. Check back here after the 5th April to see them.

This weekend I am joining three friends for a weekend of scrapping, so hopefully I will have more layouts to share on my blog next week! Meanwhile I am busy making page kits in readiness. I have a two day Volunteers workshop for Cranford Hospice before the weekend though, plus of course my paid job too :)

Exciting News: the 2014 fundraiser crop event has been announced, check out the details on the Create for a Cause blog here...
http://createforacause2014.blogspot.co.nz/


 Meanwhile Happy Scrapping

Class layouts to share.

Not sure if I have mentioned on my blog about the Inspired Scrapbooking class at Big Picture Classes. I am so happy that I get to spend another year online with Stacy Julian. The class isn't as full-on as TWELVE was but that suits me right now. You can still register if you want to join us (click on the link above). 

Here is my layout for the first topic SEASONS. Whilst this topic covers the seasons of nature it also covers any seasons in your life, in this case the ending of my season as a Treasurer...

A very simple layout design with a 12x6 block of photos (the 6x4's on each side are photo collages), along with some strips and scallops and some elements cut from some patterned paper. The lengthy journalling tucks behind the photo block. I mounted my title onto some transparency which sort of disappears once the layout goes into a page protector.

The next two layouts are from the last sketch class at Scrapbook Corner. The first one was the original layout design whilst the second has a similar background of patterned paper strips but with a smaller shape element and different photo sizes and placement.

Using patterned papers from the Kaisercraft Summer Breeze collection as strips of various widths and a large heart shape element. I cut off a piece of the Kraft cardstock (background) and printed my journalling out then stuck it back on to the background piece hiding the seam behind the patterned paper strips.

Again the same background idea of patterned paper strips, using two different Kaisercraft collections - Technologic and something else (I think its so old its no longer on the Kaisercraft page). I borrowed a friend's Tim Holtz embossing folder and embossed the brown circles with some really cool cogs/gears and added a few diecut cogs/gears to embellish. I used 5x7 photos on this layout and flipped the background (sort of).I added my journalling in strips and glued them directly on to the patterned paper strips.

The next 'sketch class' at Scrapbook Corner is not really a sketch but we will be using the Kaisercraft pocket protectors, patterned paper and/or Captured Moments cards and some embellishments. For those who do not wish to use the pocket pages we will help them create traditional 12x12 layouts. This class is on the 15th March at 1pm at the shop so book your seat ASAP.

two double pages based on the same layout design...

Using the same layout design but flipping horizontally and vertically to get two similar but different layouts. (click on the layout images to see them bigger).

The background of this layout (and the one below) are so easy to create. The two photos on the left could be swapped out for an enlarged landscape orientation photo and the photos in the centre can be a collage of photos to create a 12x6 photo block, my top photo is a collage of three portrait photos on one 6x4 canvas. Funny story - I had to add the small circular photo on the last photo to hide the fact the my hubby's zipper was down but at least then I managed to add a photo of me to the layout! LOL

Same layout design but flipped, this time I made a photo collage of two 3x4 photos in the centre of the block. My journalling strips are spread across the whole layout in this example.

 These layouts were for the January sketch class at Scrapbook Corner in Napier.

two layouts to share, one double and one triple!

Last weekend we held the third sketch class at Scrapbook Corner and this is my version of the sketch...

this layout could accommodate up to 11 photos but I have swapped some of the square spots out with patterned paper and journalling and the two 6x4 verticals on the right side I have used one enlargement instead.

this is actually three layouts (6x12, 12x12, 6x12) about my Great Grandparents. I was lucky enough to be loaned the photos, newspaper clipping and the wedding certificate by my Uncle James for copying for my layout.

I am now on six weeks holiday (school break) and hope to have many more layouts to share during that time. Meanwhile Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families.

Sketch classes at Scrapbook Corner

I have been helping out with sketch classes at Scrapbook Corner and we are having a blast.

One of the best comments I overheard was "we can choose our own papers" so yes that is the beauty of a sketch, you can make it your own by changing things up a bit and definitely by using your favourite papers and embellishments, unlike a kit class.

Using the Simple Stories Awesome range, such an awesome grungey range for boys (excuse the pun) plus my favourite Kraft cardstock (background) and some Swiss Dot strips.

Using the Kaisercraft Summer Breeze collection and a variety of cardstock scraps and embellishments.

based on the same sketch as the layout above, this one using the Kaisercraft Garage Days collection with less 'banners', I carefully chose 'banners' from one of the patterned papers so the 'Dad' words couldn't be seen.

 

 Keep an eye out on the Scrapbook Corner Facebook page and their newsletters for upcoming sketch classes. The next class is on 14th December at 1pm.