Sunday, January 19, 2014

Lunch at the Boatshed Cafe


I had an evening to myself last night so I browsed the challenge blogs and came up with this page using the 'Sketchabilities' sketch (I can't go past their sketches they are beyond awesome!) and the Scrapfriends colour challenge (which did push me a little out of my comfort zone, but hey, that's good once in a while isn;t it?)
Since improving on perfection is not possible I stuck very close to the sketch. I even dug out two Heidi Swapp file folders from my lder stash to use as my photo mat. I had fun inking my background and I used a ruler painted along one edge with black distress paint to make the black 'frame' around the photo. I journaled on a library card that I habe had in my stash for a while and found the perfect flair button for my theme in a past 'Studio Calico' kit. 


I used the new letter stickers from Basic Grey to spell out my title word 'Boatshed'., These are available in a variety of colours at 'Scrappin Patch'. I always choose white letter stickers if I have the option because then I can colour them to match any page.


Thanks for checking out my work today. Have a great weekend :)


13 comments:

Michelle said...

Gorgeous layout! I love the inking. So pretty!

sue said...

Another very cool layout, Sarah!! Love it!! Glad you chose our sketch at Sketchabilities :)

Lizzy Hill said...

Oooh, that colour combo sure is challenging...I want to join in, but feel I ought to leave a decent gap between leaving the team!!!! And I just ADORE that button! First thing I noticed...perfect!!! Looks like a nice place to lunch, too:):)

Sarah said...

Wow!! This is brilliant! Love your take on the sketch! The washi, the paint drips everything About this is awesome!!

li-bee-ti said...

Oh, Sarah! this is such a fab layout! you've done a wonderful job both with the sketch and the color challenge (I also find this color palette very challenging...).
Love how you've matted the adorable photo and how you created the background. Awesome!
Thank you for playing with us at Sketchabilities!

Lizzyc said...

HI..This is fabulous! I love that color combo, your background misting is fabulous and love all the layers under your photo too....

Unknown said...

What a beautiful page!!! just love the colors and cool layering! Thanks for joining us at Sketchabilities.

Anonymous said...

Fabulous work as always Sarah! Thanks for playing along w us at Sketchabilities!

Unknown said...

Great page! Love the frames, washi and ink! Thanks for playing along w/sketch #107 at sketchabilities!

Dorota Dołęga said...

wow, what a great, dynamic page! thanks for playing with us at sketchabilities :)

Jenni Calma said...

Very cool! Love all the black contrast and the text in the file folders adds lots of depth...cute pic too! Thanks for playing with us at Scrap Friends!

Unknown said...

Wonderful layout!
Thanks for playing with us at Sketchabilities

zenevak said...

Great layout. Love the tabbed layers and use of the colours. So glad you decided to join us at ScrapFriends!

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