Just a quick post

I though I would just do up a quick post and show you the card that I completed at the retreat.  This was based on a PageMaps LO sketch from April 2010.

 
Converting a LO sketch to a card is always a challenge for me since the working space is so much smaller on a card.  I find that I always have to strip away many of the components that I love in a LO to make sure the card is not overwhelmed.

In this case, I kept the three photo panels and I used a large image stamp which I coloured with Copic makers.  Instead of doing the the bracket journalling tag and scalloped boarder, I converted it into a banner instead.  I also changed the proportions of the top and bottom sections to better suit the image I was using.

I find that I rarely do literal interpretations of sketches (well unless, I am making a card from my own sketch).  I like to use them as a starting point to get my mojo flowing and then just do what feels right from that point.

Speaking of my sketches, I just finished up the sketches for the LCOM Sketch Blog for November.  I am excited to see what the Card Team is going to do with this batch.

Have a good Thursday night.