Sunday, January 1, 2012

Sunday Sketch - 2012!


Happy New Year!  2012 is going to awesome and to kick it off right, Sunday Sketches are back! I made a resolution to be more consistent in posting my sketches where everyone can expect to see them on a regular basis, so be sure to check in each Sunday for a new sketch and some inspiration or become a follower so you get a reminder when the sketches post.  Check the gallery HERE for more sketches.
My son is such a ham.  He thought it would be fun to throw snowballs at me while I was taking the photos, so I had to do some handy photo work to avoid a mishap with my camera.  I love his little Carthart jacket and how warm it looks.  When I was thinking of this design, I thought it reminded me of Kraft paper, so for this page, I mixed Little Yellow Bicycle's Winter Twig collection with My Mind's Eye's Fun Day - Everyday Fun collection.
I love the way the blue looks against the grungy kraft color.  And that plaid paper from Winter Twig is one of my very favorites!   I added a Fresh Verse sentiment from LYB to the MME Layered Sticker.  Then I included one of the Winter Twig Clear Cut Shapes for more interest.
How cute are these wooden banners from MME?  They add just the right texture and sentiment to a page.  I love how the warm wood grain looks against the icy blue color in the patterned paper.
Did you know that Little Yellow Bicycle made a chipboard alphabet for the Winter Twig collection?  I am always happy when manufacturers include an alphabet with a collection - keeps the industry fresh and unique instead of relying so much on one brand of letters (if you know what I mean).  I finished the title with some of My Little Shoebox's Mini Alphabet Stickers.

I hope your 2012 is filled with all kinds of new and exciting adventures.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

18 comments:

Roxy said...

Wow, love the colours on this page, and I love your sketch! I'll be filing this one away for later inspiration, thanks! Hugs, Roxy.

Ally said...

I always love a good sketch! Yay for you! But I'm being dense, I know... explain "blook" ?

Michelle said...

Yay for sketches!! Your sketches are always so fun!!! This is such a fun page with H. I too like the woodgrain/browns with the blue!

Lynn said...

Love your layout, you did a fabulous job with the Winter Twig Collection. And...I'm so excited to see more of your sketches!

Luz Maria Bruna said...

What great news Liz!!! Love your sketches!! What a precious LO!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Anonymous said...

I was instantly inspired by this sketch today and stopped everything to use this sketch - here's my take. http://sillypea.typepad.com/photos/layouts/cup-of-cheer.html Thanks so much for your inspiration - your page is beautiful! Great way to start 2012!

Pat said...

Yeah!!! Glad to see the sketches back every Sunday!! I love all the embellies on your page! Perfect.

Kelly Massman said...

Great sketch! And what a wonderful layout! love it!

mommyof5kidz said...

YAY!!!!! I have missed your sketches! Your layout is magnificent with the blue on kraft combo!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!

Cris Cunningham said...

So happy to hear that Sunday Sketches are here to stay! I love your sketches and projects, and am making a commitment to participate this year. Happy New Year Liz!

Lisa P said...

Great sketch. I love what you did with the kraft background. Very fun.

LisiB said...

Yeah! I love seeing sketches from you on a regular basis. Thank you for your generosity, it is so much appreciated. Your layout is stunning - the color combination so pretty and the details adorable

Brenda said...

I was so excited to hear your bringing sketches back! Your example is wonderful, and I love all the detail you've shared. You'll find my take on the sketch here - http://roseblossomlegacies.blogspot.com/2012/01/exquisite.html

Luz Maria Bruna said...

Hi Liz this is my take on your sketch,what a fun sketch!!!
http://luzmasscraplace.blogspot.com/2012/01/amor-de-hermanos-brothers-love.html

Laurel said...

I always love your sketches and your work! Here is what I did with your sketch:

http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/we-finally-meet.html

Nicole Doiron said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!

Toby and Valerie Durham said...

Here's my page I made with your sketch:

http://myscrappypleasures.blogspot.com/2012/01/liz-qualmans-little-sketch-book.html

Lisa F said...

Love yours! I'm loving the sketch too! I finished one using it
http://islandhoppingfoustcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/01/building-snowman.html