Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Sketchbook 4 -- Sketch #4

Today, I'm sharing a layout and a card that I made using the fourth sketch from Sketchbook #4. I was a little stumped at first, as I'm not a huge fan of circles on layout (I like my straight edges!) But, then, I remembered the April Challenge on the My Mind's Eye blog: to use hexagons on your project. From there, my layout came together pretty quickly...


I used My Mind's Eye patterned paper & decorative brads. I also used Papertrey Ink block alphabet dies and smokey shadow cardstock to make my title.

Here's a close-up of my journaling:


For my card, I was inspired by the placement of the circles and decided to selectively ink the large image from my Lace Bouquet stamp set:


I used Papertrey Ink cardstock (soft stone, ocean tides) & stamps (lace bouquet & Think Big Favourites #5), buttons & twine.

Thanks for looking!

8 comments:

Kara said...

Great page! Looks like you are staying young!!

Deb said...

Leigh, your layout is inspiring and your life is inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us. I enjoy getting to know you!

Elena said...

awesome! love your lo, and adore how much you play with your kids - that must be what keeps you so young!

Taheerah said...

Wonderful layout Leigh! I love the colours and all the hexagons - I'm itching to create something with hexagons at the mo!

Very tasteful Sympathy card too.

Leah said...

Such a fun LO of you Leigh!! Love the hexagons and colors. Your card is gorgeous...I finally broke down awhile ago and got that set...I blame you :)

Unknown said...

Leigh you are so cute! Love your page as always.

Anonymous said...

LOVE what you did with that sketch! That is a challenging one for sure.

Mayol said...

Great layout, Leigh! Love the colors and how you used the hexagons! Beautiful card too.