Saturday, June 02, 2012

SWAT sketch for June..

Hello New Month... and new challenges.. and as DT for SWAT I am putting up the new sketch for June.. which is a beautie...and another trendy one... with out further a do........

the sketch..

and the twist is to use fabric on your layout somewhere..

and my take on the sketch.....

I have used lace in two of my squares..

If you have a copy of last months Scrapbooking Magazine you will find an article on creating these squares..
If I remember correctly I first saw this design feature on Leeane Pearce's blog HERE and I was captivated by how wonderful they looked...and then she did a canvas HERE which looks so amazing.. I think Leeane is a leader in scrapbooking and a fabulously talented scrapper!
So if you didn't get the magazine, I have copied off the article for you...


While I have done my layout using a square pattern the diamond pattern looks better I think.. And you need to use double sided patterned papers... so basically you need something to make your circle, (depending on the size you want,)  and a square template to go in the middle to fold the edges down...(I used cardboard from my breakfast cereal box!)  I hope these hints are a help, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

21 comments:

  1. Wow, this is gorgeous!! I've been seeing this technique pop up lately, but none as pretty as yours!! Thanks for the details!! ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  2. Very cool Layout Lizzy!! I'm so so so happy to have you on our BITW team!!

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  3. Oh wow, this is just wonderful. I love how you used the squares. Gorgeous colours and beautiful photos.

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  4. Fabulous layout Lizzy love the squares and the photos are gorgeous ...

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  5. This reminds me of those little curiosity boxes...it's really cute & I love all the different bits & bobs you've put in between the photos....& THANKS for the hints...I've seen MandySea do these 'things', too. This is TRULY going to challenge me:):):)

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  6. woweeee sweet friend... that is one super sensational ah-mazing page.... my new fav of yours :))))
    Happy weekend :) xx

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  7. fabulous Lizzy ... gorgeous colours & your DD has an absolutely stunning smile !!!like the look of this technique will have to give it a try !!! cheers X:)

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  8. **GASP** This is amazing Lizzy, I saw that issue of SMB and was too scared to give it a go!! You have done a wonderful job and thanks so much for the tips! Huge congrats on getting ont the DT at BITW, such a fab site to be a part of and you soooo deserve it!!

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  9. Ohhhh, and yes, I will be at the show on Sat, would LOVE it if we could meet up and say Hi :) I'm going to try and email you!

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  10. wauw cool work so many work to and it turns out sweet.
    byebye,Lean

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  11. this is so cool Liz, I love all the little boxes with fun stuff in them, I was so waiting to see all the DT takes on this sketch, it's my fave yet!

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  12. your take on the sketch is amazing, Liz- and exactly what I had in mind when I first saw it, but I didn't execute it as such. I love all the fun trinkets in each of the squares! You rocked this!!!

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  13. Far out, Lizzy. Love your sketch and TFS the technique!

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  14. Wowee Lizzy! thanks for sharing the technique, it looks absolutely amazing on your page! love how each little square is like a miniature gift box with something pretty in each. Thanks for popping by and leaving love, so glad you want to follow my blog! Hope you're having a fabbo weekend! xxx

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  15. wow lady !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this looks brilliant :) Love the squares, and I am definitely going to give these a go... TFS... hope you ae having a lvoely weekend my friend xx

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  16. This is just stunning. Love every bit of it.

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  17. Awesome work Lizzy,i saw you published in SM this month??..i havnt been well but think of you often,hugs Trish

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  18. Lizzie, wow, this is just gorgeous! I love your use of the Catherdral Windows as Janice calls them and how you turned them straight. The pretty papers and colors are so elegant. Thanks so much for the wonderful links and instructions of how this technique was done too. I so could have used it before the challenge....lol. Hope you have a great week! xx

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  19. wowowowowowow this looks STUNNING Lizzie, the elegant colour combo totally makes it feel so opulant, I do have to agree Leanne ROCKS big time!

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  20. wooooooooow love this! it's fabulous!

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  21. Ummmm oh my Gosh Lizzy you made me blush... You are such a awesome lady... I'm a little lost for words at your beautiful comment. But i clearly need to say that your page your created using this technique is such a stand out and i really love how you used them as squares. Filling them with gorgeous photos and and treasures. Simply AMAZING and again thank you so much ... still blushing too! hehehehe mwah leeann:)

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