October Afternoon

Thursday Sketch: Make a card

Hi OA Fans, Mou here from colorhappycreations.com with a card sketch today!

I kept it really simple and open to your interpretation. Here's my take.

To make this card, I used elements from Under The Tree collection.

On the card base, I attached a block of Carol Singing paper. Layered a bird duo sticker from Working Shape Stickers as the main image and sprinkled some red Pop Drop circles all around and finished with a sentiment strip from Working Word Stickers.

This is super quick and easy if you need to make last minute cards to hand deliver.

Here's a close up of my card.

If you celebrate, a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours and Happy New Year to everyone!

Thursday Sketch: Photo Booth Strips

Hi everyone, Mou here with today's sketch!

Do you like photo booth prints? I feel that the photo strips help tell a story in a very fun way. Now, while there are limitations to what you can take to a photo booth, there are no restrictions to what you can do with the look. With that inspiration in mind, I created this sketch.

You could create a simple linear layout with a sketch like this or you could give it a touch of mixed media like I did.

I started this layout with a neutral grey cardstock as my photos are very colorful. Rather than just placing the pictures one below another, I created a staggered strip of photos mounted on slightly wider strips of Bonfire and Hayride  papers from Daily Flash Apple Cider collection. The papers instantly warmed up the grey background to match my Autumn photos. I cut my title out of Pumpkin Picking paper and created an embellishment by cutting out a tree from the Hayride paper.

Fall reminds me of sweaters and textures. To create that feel on my layout, I machine-stitched around the photo strips and title. I cut out leaf shapes from Bonfire paper and sprinkled them around the page like leaves falling from trees. Next I splattered paints around carefully as not to drop a lot on my photos. To add a date to the layout, I used the Daily Flash 2010's Decade Stamp. Finally, I journaled at the bottom.

Here are some close-up shots of my layout.

I hope you like my layout and find the sketch useful. So, how are you documenting fall this year?
 

Thursday Sketch

Hey, everyone! Roree here with you all today sharing a card sketch.

Playing around in Photoshop, I came up with this:

This sketch was originally designed for a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" card but you can easily adjust it for a square card, or you could add a photo in place of the flower and use the sketch for a layout—whatever works best for you!

I created a card with the new Under the Tree collection.

I used the Tree Trimming patterned paper for the base and added strips of the Merry Making and Cookie Nibbling patterned papers, along with some machine stitching. I then layered a snowman and sentiment stickers from the Shape Stickers and Word Stickers sheets over the strips and finished it off with a heart Pop Drop.

If today's sketch inspires your next project, please share your creation by linking it on Instagram with the hashtag #octoberafternoon, along with tagging @octoberafternoon, so we can see! You can also share your projects on our OA Facebook wall or the OA Flickr gallery.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Thursday Sketch with Suz

Hello everyone! Suz back with you with today's #oasketchday Sketch Challenge!

This week's sketch was inspired by the "A" Side of the Scones patterned paper from the Saturday Mornings collection here.

 

In particular, the bottom left image (the one with the "9") is what I drew my inspiration from.

Here is the sketch that I derived from my design. I actually worked a bit backwards this time and created my card and then the sketch design.

The card design uses one of my favorite design principles; repetition.

 

 

If you look closely, you can see several ways I incorporated repetition--the repeating sentiments, repeating colors, repeating stars/stellar/sunburst shapes, circles, etc. Repetition just adds cohesiveness and makes the whole creation come together for the most visual impact. And is it just me or do any of you see a gum ball machine/snow globe/fortune teller glass or a Star Wars X-Wings aircraft depending upon how you look at it?! No, ok, well then, I guess it's just me! LOL

I cut out a portion of the Scone patterned paper and flipped it over to reveal the B side (pink and taupe-grey pinwheels). Then I machine stitched for a bit of dimension. I added a bit of stamping using some stamps designed by the lovely and talented Jessy Christopher and a bit of my own printing and handwriting. 3D adhesive was used to pop my central element up ("YAY" circle stamp-a bit imperfectly distressed (user error) but I went with it) and then a triangle stamp was used to draw the eye into this element. The "21" stamp is from a Cocoa Daisy kit.

I used items from both the Treasure Map and Saturday Mornings collection as well as some Pop Drops from Daily Flash - Eggnog.

Treasure Map: Side B of Siren's Point, Treasure Map - The Ocean Blue - Label Stickers 

If you decide you want to create using this sketch as a jumping off point, please use the hashtag #oasketchday when sharing on Instagram and tag me @suzmannecke so I can see!

No Instagram account? No worries! You can post on our OA Facebook wall, OA Flickr Gallery, or link your creation up in the comment section below. (Please note, comments are moderated, so your comment will not post immediately).

Have a great remainder of your week! Be sure to check back in tomorrow when our August Guest is announced! ;) 

Thursday Sketch: Lots of Journaling

Hi everyone, Mou here with today's sketch and it is one with lots of room for journaling!

If you are like me, you might like to tell your stories in detail and that needs space on a layout. When I sketch, I keep the length of my story in mind so I don't have to struggle to make it fit at the end after everything has been glued down. Here's my layout

On this layout, I used not only my own handwriting but also patterned paper, stamps and stickers in the journaling from the Summertime collection. I started with a strip of Swimming Pool paper at the very top to let the words set the stage for a summer layout. Next I added a wider block of Puffy Clouds paper in the middle and a block of Heat Wave paper at the bottom. I cut my title out of Green Grass paper. I embellished around the title with a Tin Pin and some star stickers from the Double Take sticker set. Finally, to add my journaling, I used the Summer rotary stamp and words from the Double Take sticker set and wrote out the story with black pen. Here are some close ups of my layout.

Hope you enjoyed today's post and find the sketch helpful when you have a longer story to tell. Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday Sketch with Sasha

Hello again, friends! :)

I'm back with a new sketch this week. Still in love with triangles, as you can see below. I think I kept pretty close to the sketch overall. Of course, there are a few changes in size and placements but the triangle paper (the one I look at as main element of this layout) is in its designated place :)

I used my Summertime favorite yet again! That Heatwave patterned paper is not gonna get wasted around here. I guess the graphic look is what draws me to it every single time. 

I layered a tiny slice of Blue Skies pp (B side) below one side of my triangle, a little strip of that beautiful True North paper from Treasure Map and stitch them down together to my background cardstock. Machine stitching is a great way to save on adhesive! 

I also opted to stamp 'Photos Enclosed' instead of the date as shown in the sketch. 

Beside Daily Flash Red Wagon and  Meringue (B side), I added some Daily Flash embellishments (Snapshots Tin Pin, All Boy Snap Cap). 

I hope I've inspired you to use this sketch! Tag me @sashafarina if you play along. I'd love to see your take on it. If you don't have time to scrap, you can always pin this sketch for future reference or browse #octoberafternoon on Instagram for even more inspirations!

Happy 'almost' weekend!

Thursday Sketch: A little tilt

Hey Friends! 

It's Laura here today with a simple sketch, and a layout to share with you all.  

I tend to get stuck in ruts pretty quickly, and lately one thing I have been doing to jump out of my "straight" rut is to add a little tilt to something.  In this case I tilted the photograph on my sketch and layout.  I think that also helps to draw attention to the photo as it helps it stand apart even more from the patterned paper.

Here is my sketch:

Even thought it's 8.5x11, I think you could easily translate it to a 12x12 page or even a card.

I made my layout using goodies from the Summertime collection, and some alpha stickers from Travel Girl, and Daily Flash.

I just adore this little fairy light sticker, and adhered it to the page with foam adhesive for added dimension.  I also added some glitter glue to the lights, because who doesn't like a little glitter? :)

And for the record, I think that multicoloured chevron paper is going in my top 10 of most favourite pattered papers ever.  I just love how happy all those colours look together.

How is your summer going so far?  Are you more or less crafty with these longer and sunnier days? :)

Anyhow, thanks for stopping by today, I hope you are having an amazing day. If you guys feel inspired to use my sketch, then please share your creations in the October Afternoon Flickr Gallery! Remember to use the hashtag #OctoberAfternoon on other social media sites so we can all see, I know I'd love to see them :) 

Laura

Thursday Sketch with Sasha

Happy Thursday friends!! :)

As per our usual schedule, I have a new sketch for you to play with this week. Just so you know, I absolutely love it when I see any of you using my sketch or pinning them for future reference!

Here's my take on the sketch using two photos from our first ever long bike ride. Long is subjective here of course. We only did 27km/16.7miles - but at that time, it was such an achievement especially for Nidhi! :)

Loving the huge triangle, I have mine almost exactly where it is on the sketch but flipped it upside down. I felt like this little change suits my layout better. I added two squares of paper that I cut from Summertime Blue Skies PP making it look like I have four photos instead of two.

I also 'quilted' on Summertime Heatwave PP because to be frank, I've wanted to do that from the first time I laid my eyes on that paper. I just love it so much. 

I stamped part of my title on one of the label from Summertime Double Take stickers. 'Good Times' and 'June' tab came from the same pack. And finally, a tin pin! I mean, how adorable is that bike? Ours didn't have a basket on it obviously but I can't resist adding that little tin pin to my layout. 

Three bicycles on this layout, six if you count ours. Every summer has a story. Ours is all about bike rides. What's yours? 

I hope you'll have time to play with the sketch. Tag me if you do. I'm @sashafarina on Instagram. I usually post sneaks and my layouts with #octoberafternoon in the description. 

Happy scrapping!

Thursday Sketch: Building Blocks

Hi everyone, Mou here with today's sketch! Once I put the sketch together, it started to look like little building blocks that kids play with. Start with these basic blocks and go as far as you like with embellishments.

 

Here's my layout. I started with a kraft cardstock. Then chose patterned papers from Daily Flash Girl Talk: Dish, Chatter, Giggle, Gossip and Saturday Mornings Scones. I arranged the base layer on white cardstock following my sketch. Just like interlocking building blocks, I cut into my patterned papers following the outlines of images and tucked the photo in. Next, I cut out some images from the patterned papers and used them to embellish. One of the patterned paper cutouts also became my page title. Couple of  Treasure Map Label Stickers to journal on and I had a fun layout all done.

Here's a close-up of my layout.

Today, I have Roree with me and here's her beautiful and clean card take on my sketch.

Roree says: "For Mou's sketch, I created a card using the new Summertime collection. I used the B-side of the Backyard Lights patterned paper for the background of my card and the Puffy Clouds patterned paper (both sides) in place of the color-block row in the sketch to create a little sunshine scene. I added a sentiment from a Memory Cards for the title and replaced the journaling block in the sketch with a bow and tag created from a Little Labels sticker. I dressed up the tag with a heart sticker from the Double Take Stickers pack and a Pop Drop from the Daily Flash Apple Cider collection. Thanks for the fun sketch, Mou!"

 

 

Here's a closer look at Roree's lovely and bright card!

I hope you guys find my sketch useful for one of your projects too! Thanks for stopping by. 

Thursday Sketch: Four Rectangles

Hi everyone, Mou here with Alex today and sketch based on four rectangles of different sizes.

Here's my take:

On this layout, I used only the Daily Flash Girl Talk papers to create and embellish. The background blocks came from Giggle and Blah, Blah, Blah papers. After adding my photo, I embellished with pieces I cut out from Dish, Whisper and Gossip papers. Love that I didn't even need extra embellishments to make my layout except for these alpha stickers: Index Card Mini Market Stickers from Public Library and Treasure Map Sea & Sails Mini Market stickers. 

Here's a close-up of my layout.

And now, here's a fabulously fun card from Alex!

Alex says: "I am not a card maker, but the second I saw Mou's sketch I got inspired to make one. The grid design is perfect for OA's traditional cut-outs. I grabbed the Blue Skies paper from the new Summertime collection and cut out two pieces that I found fitting for a fun summery card. The yellow Daily Flash chipboard frame was a perfect match for the smaller one. I used a piece of Swimming Pool for my background. To finalize my card, I added a couple of small heart shaped Summertime stickers, an old Midway "hello friend" doo-dad and some yellow mist splatters. I have used the Grey Flannel chipboard Alpha for the "hey". Thanks Mou for the fun sketch!"

That's a lovely card! Thank you Alex!

And here's a close-up!

Hope you enjoyed today's post and will find a creative way to use this sketch to suit your unique style!