Thursday 13 September 2012

3 Ways With Sketches

Hello friends
Thank you all for confirming it isn't too early to be festive - hurrah!
In this month's edition of Cardmaking and Papercraft Magazine I was asked to 
design a sketch and then three cards.
I wasn't worried about the cards but I've never designed a sketch before.
I decided to go for a very basic sketch and one that I could generate on my computer.
(In the magazine they've made it look much better, with colour and everything!)
Feel free to use this sketch, if I have time I hope to create more sketches and will post them now and again.


For my first card I've turned the sketch to allow me to place three little snowflakes from 
Create-A Flake Three  along the bottom.  
I've pretty much stuck to the sketch design with the borders etc.
The papers are Kaisercraft - Turtle Dove, very vintage and my cup of tea.
I've had a search and the 6x6 pad can be purchased here.
I will be sharing the two other cards with you over the next few days.
(The Kits and Bits button had a gremlin yesterday, I investigated and gave the little rascal
its marching orders!)
Have a nice Thursday and see you tomorrow for ...
FDD!
Take care friends.

24 comments:

Sue Yorkshire said...

Morning Christine

I love your card that you have shown us today and thank you for the sketch too.

Sue xx

Unknown said...

Hi Christine, love it when you set challenges, love the card. Looking forward to FDD to see what you come up with.

Wilma

Carole Z said...

Morning Christine, beautiful card, I love the colour tones..thanks for the sketch! Carole Z X

baconbits said...

Morning,
Really like the card - you can never have too much Christmas...
Looking forward FDD.
TFS
Hugs
Amanda x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Very pretty Christine its just adorable and what beautiful papers x

Bea said...

love the vintage feel of this card Christine - like the idea of sketch ideas but hope fdd still stays

Patricia Howarth said...

Morning Christine, I love the layout you have shown us today, the colours are indeed vintage and beautiful, definitely my cup of tea. Thanks for sharing. Lots of love from Patricia xx

Janice said...

Hi Christine
I love your card, as always! The papers are beautiful. Looking forward to seeing your other two.
Thank you for the sketch too, I use them a lot with my card making, helps me make a start!
Janice x

kelly said...

Great sketch Christine and love the card. The papers are gorgeous .
Have a great day.
Kelly

Val in Spain xxx said...

Good Morning Christine. What a lovely card. Love the colours and thanks for the sketch.

Chloe's Nan said...

Lovely card Christine, very vintage and soft colours. Christmas comes around too quickly! x

Lucycat said...

Hi Christine.
Love this card and papers.
Locking forward to FDD,where do the weeks go,
You are right to be thinking about Christmas it seems it is comming faster than ever this year. x.

nattyboots said...

Morning Christine i have not used a sketch for a few years now thanks for the reminder [ its funny how you forget something that is so useful in times of getting a blank of where to start ] so its much appreciated from me .

Looking forward to your FDD and tutorial as i have started to put them in my Christines FDD stored box for quick reference when i need them .

Take Care
Elaine H X

lydia jordan said...

Morning Christine,
Love your card the muted colours are so nice. Thanks for the sketch will use this. Thanks for my waxed paper.
Have a good day.
Lydia
X

Craftychris said...

Love this card and thank you for the sketch, will give it a go! xx

EmmaT said...

Morning Christine, i get this mag so will look forward to seeing all your cards. I love this one today, quite simple (which we need for xmas cards) but stunning.
Emma

Sue Thoms said...

Morning Christine, I love the cards and the heirloom I would be very grateful if you could let me know your email address as I need to ask you a few things please.

Ita said...

Morning Christine another lovely card and thanks for the sketch,
Smiles
Ita

Redanne said...

Hi Christine, your card today is absolutely stunning, I really love those papers. I did hit the pink button yesterday, but I thought it was just me!! Thank you so much for the sketch, it is a great idea to have a basis to make a card from, good too that you will be doing more. Crafty hugs, Anne x

Jenny L said...

Hi Christine.
I'm late again today, but well worth dropping by to see your lovely sketch.
Looking forward to tomorrow to see what dies you have for us this week.
Have a wonderful crafty afternoon.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Sarah said...

Beautiful card Christine. Love the colours and the papers are gorgeous.

Sarah x

Anonymous said...

Hi Christine, Thank you for looking into the 'Bits and Bobs' problem. I've just had a sneak peek and left a comment.
The idea of skcetching a plan is a good one. Although I dont draw a lot these days, I quite often sketch my ideas prior to a project, it often helps with visual balance.
Crafty best wishes, Carolyn x

hazel young said...

Lovely card Christine loving the ideas of sketches. xx hazel

Planetsusie said...

I love working to sketches Christine so thank you very much. Your card is so pretty, the colours are gorgeous.

Hugs Sue Pxx

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