In mourning...(Challenge 9)

What a sad day it was yesterday. My computer died. I got a nasty virus and it won't turn on and I feel like I've had my left arm cut off! You forget how important you computer can be to you when you can't use it. I think I can salvage the files, I just have to get booted up first. So, despite some minor limitations ( like having to steal my husband's laptop just to make this post) I am going to try and compose your challenge. Because I have no image files (or any other files for that matter) stored on my darling husband's machine, you will have the total freedom of creativity with your physical page layout. This week, let's try something with extra focus on our journaling. For our challenge, we will attempt to love some hand drawn titles and/or journaling. Maybe stick to just one photo for added emphasis on the image and the journaling, so we don't overwhelm the page. Go buckwild with your embellishments, just interpret the page based on your photo. This seems rather wide open, I know, but that's totally on purpose. Really, it's just because I have no image files to draw from and this seemed like a fun and easy way to get this week's challenge issued!! So, that being said, go on now and get scrappin'

And while you're at it, sit down at your computer and back up every single file you care about and store it somewhere safe! Trust me, some of that stuff you can't ever get back again and some of it that can be re-made, you just don't wanna have to remake it!

I'll post my layout as soon as the software is installed for the laptop to read my flash drive for the camera and I have to install Photoshop Elements too...gosh, it's going to be a busy weekend.

*sigh*
Vanessa

Weddings Weddings Weddings

I took these photos today, making the most of some amazing lighting. I have been working like crazy getting a few weddings wrapped up and I have to tell ya, it has been so much fun! So, have a look at these samples and feel free to tell me what you think of them.

Happy Attack (challenge 8)

It's amazing, I actually got it all done and the weekend has barely begun! You may recognize the photo from an earlier post. This is one of Seth's classic temper tantrums, which my dad calls "happy attacks". I just love how this page turned out. I got to use my new rub on alphas & foam letter stickers and I can't get over that amazing floral paper. I'm glad there's still half of the sheet left for another layout!

Show me what you've done with the sketch.
Vanessa

Challenge 8

Can you dig it?!?! This is the sketch for this week. Feel free to tone down the quantity of flowers and also, don't forget that you can always take these sketches and rotate them to better suit your photos.

I especially like this sketch because it has a similar feel to one that I was working on with my friend, Michelle. She's doing a book for her mother's 80th birthday and just because of her enthusiasm for the end result, the residual vibe of creativity has overflowed onto today's sketch.

As always, I would like to see you try techniques that maybe you haven't used before or to revisit an old favorite from long ago. Dust off something out of your archives and don't forget to post your artwork!

Have a great time creating and have a restful and creative weekend!

V

Challenge 7

As amazing as this is, I am able to post my page for this week's sketch. You've already seen this photo of Noah and I am pleased with the end result. I am currently planning on Friday's challenge and I really want to see your guys' interpretations of these challenges. Have fun and I'll be back just as soon as my internet allows!
Vanessa