Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Sketchy Smiles

I love using sketches.  Sketches for cards...sketches for scrapbook layouts....they're all fun!  Sometimes when I'm working with a sketch something magical happens and the pieces of the composition move into different places.  That's what happened here.

I received a some new stamps and dies in the mail recently and used a sketch from Unscripted Sketches as a starting point for my new toys.  (the lovely ladies at Unscripted Sketches don't seem to mind if I stray from the sketch a bit)

Somehow this poor old woman wandered into the composition.  I kept her there because I love old photos.
old photos+card sketches=lots-o-fun!


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22 comments:

  1. Julie Tucker-WolekJuly 30, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    This is beautiful!! I loveeeeeeeeee the colors and the triangles!!!

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  2. Michele CunninghamJuly 31, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    This card makes me laugh. I love how you've used the old woman, it is awesome. You are right, we don't mind a bit if you stray... that's what makes "it" your own. great job. Thanks for sharing your card with us at Unscripted Sketches.

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  3. Paula WhittakerJuly 31, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    loving the card and the humour.

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  4. Katie Ann BrooksJuly 31, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    FABULOUS composition and colors! That lady is lucky to be in this creation...seriously!

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  5. Words and PicturesJuly 31, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    What a fab, funky framing of that rather dour woman - certainly put a smile on my face!
    Alison x

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  6. Chantal VandenbergJuly 31, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    So much fun!!! I love sketches too! :D

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  7. Kirsty VittetoeAugust 1, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    That is awesome Michelle!

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  8. Kelly GriglioneAugust 1, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Oh my, I LOVE this!!! Old fashioned, yet trendy with the triangles. Totally makes me laugh : )

    And, I love old photos too. I've been collecting them for about 20 years. Mostly photos of home interiors ... but I'm always on the lookout for "interesting" people as well.

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  9. Candy CAugust 1, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Michelle....This card is awesome. Love the vintage feeling of it but also the modern quirky twist! :) It's so cool. I also wanted to take a second to thank you for the sweet comment you’ve left on my blog. I’ve been out of town for almost two weeks, just arrived home late last night. <3 Candy

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  10. dstandardAugust 1, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Fabulous and funky! Thanks for playing at US!

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  11. Jenny MarplesAugust 2, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    We are clearly on the same wavelength. I also love using sketches to design/compose my card, with a little alteration of course. Love the design of your card this time. Must check out this challenge. Hugs, Jenny x

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  12. Virginia L.August 2, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Very unusual way to use the triangles for the vintage image!BUT, it totally worked!! Love the colors and use of image! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog with your well-wishes!

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  13. SmilynStefAugust 2, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Lovin' those trendy triangles ... so glad you joined us at Unscripted Sketches.

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  14. Shannon JAugust 2, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Okay, how did I NOT have you in my Bloglovin' feed?!! I thought I did but grrrr, nope! I do now!!! Awesome card - I love how you left the old lady in there - she just fits so well.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    This is so fantastic Michelle!!! LOVE the design with the triangles and the pic is so fun!

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  16. Lisa's Creative NicheAugust 2, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    hehehe! This card just makes my day! I love it!

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  17. alexandra s.m.August 2, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    I love old photos too and triangles and everything you create ;o)
    Great card Michelle!

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  18. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansAugust 4, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Fabulous card Michelle, wonderful design and composition. I love the pop of colour too. Wonderful. Tracy x

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  19. Connie MercerAugust 4, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    great card~so caught my eye. Love the vintage feel to it!!

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  20. CherylAugust 4, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    What a FUN card! Love the old photo with all the bright angular shapes, and the sentiment is perfect...made ME laugh!

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  21. maria f.August 6, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    This is such a cool card. The old photo combined with the cool triangles in such a graphic look. Love it.

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  22. Jackie RockwellAugust 11, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Loving the triangles! I love the combination of an old vintage photo and the geometric design.

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