Let's Capture These Sketches and a First for Me!

Guess what? It's that time again - a new sketch over at LCOM!!! It's a great one by Natalie Roy and can be found HERE, along with wonderful layout ideas by the other LCOM sketch design team members!

I used some fabulous October Afternoon papers from the Farmhouse Collection on my layout that I recently purchased from the LCOM STORE.

I love the pack of ephemera included with the Farmhouse collection!

I also loved the banner paper. I HAD to fussy cut the images and sew them onto my layout, using two different types of stitches (straight and zig zag).

And now....onto the first for me. Last night, I was supposed to be working on a layout, but I couldn't find the right pictures to use. So, instead I ended up playing on my computer and on Photoshop. And...I created...my very first....

SKETCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!! Here it is.

What do you think? Is it okay, considering it's a first attempt (and my knowledge of Photoshop is rudimentary at best)? I would love your feedback! And, if you decide to use it to make your own layout, it would make my week if you shared a link!

Playing with LCOM - my Favorite Sketch Site

I love hanging out over at the Let's Capture Our Memories SITE SO MUCH. Part of the reason is because they have fantastic sketches, including the newest one created by JJ Sobey, found HERE. And with the rainy weather this past weekend, it was the perfect time to create my own layout using JJ's sketch.

I used Echo Park's Charming papers from the This & That Collection (designed by Lori Whitlock, of course!

A couple of close-ups - the first with the layering and clusters I love:

...and the second close-up, just because it is a close-up of my son - with his eyes closed - because he has NEVER been able to keep his eyes open when he has his picture taken outside. I love it, and I love him. And it makes me smile every time I see one of these pictures! So, a close-up to the wonderful, real-life imperfection that is my sweet boy!

One last thing - did you know that LCOM has expanded its forum? It's still got the same wonderful women chatting and sharing their creative work and stories, but there are lots of fun new challenges! So, what are you waiting for? Sign up! Log on! And have fun!!!

Until next time...