Flip it around. Try flipping the sketch around to get it to fit your pictures and the design you want. Each flip gives a different view. I have rotated the sketch here for you to demonstrate the possibilities. But you can do it yourself by printing out the sketch and physically turning the paper. By rotating the sketch you will notice that it will allow you to use a picture facing different directions. The title and the journaling strips can then be rotated to face the “right” direction.
If these rotations do not give you enough options, try holding the sketch up to a light for a reverse image, and then rotating the sketch. This gives you four additional layout options. In theory you could use the same sketch for an entire album.
By doing this you end up with 8 different options for the same sketch.
You can use replacing elements on the sketch.
• This sketch uses 1 picture, but it could be converted to 2 pictures or 3 pictures
• This sketch shows a flower with a button center. The flower could be changed to a star, a circle, or an arrow, while the button could be replaced with a ribbon, bling, brads, eyelets, or even a smaller flower. You could add multiple flowers or shapes.
• The title can be moved to different locations on the layout.
• You can add stamping, stitching, eyelet or brad borders. The options are truly endless.
I changed the sketch to add some personal touches. First I reversed the sketch and then rotated it. Next I used an embossing border punch instead of the scallop edge for the background paper. I cut the circle with decorative scissors and the accented it with rub-ons. I switched the journaling strips and the title locations to allow for the longer, larger title. I used a large flower but folded it in half. I kept the button center but used a clear button and backed it with matching patterned paper.
Do not be afraid to use sketches and change them to add you personal style! Just remember to always give credit to the sketch artist.
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My name is Chris Pozzi and I live in North Central Illinois. I started scrapping in 2003, after the birth of my youngest child. I reside in Illinois with my high school sweetheart turned husband, and 3 highly energetic and wonderful children. I like to scrap life's everyday moments right down to the dirty faces of my children. I currently design for Kit n' Kaboodles and have been published in several online magazines. My sketches have been featured in several kit companies. You can find my sketches at Kit n’ Kaboodles( www.knkclub.com ) and on my blog at www.ole682000.blogspot.com.
