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Friday, October 21, 2011

Bo Bunny Challenge..... & I Made a Sketch!

So my assignment with Bo Bunny this week was to create the layout sketch and create a layout to go with it as well.  Well, I was a little nervous about it, I'm new to making sketches, but with a little trial an error I managed to put a sketch together.  Usually I would make my page first and create a sketch from the page I made but I didn't want the other girls that were doing the assignment to have to wait on my sketch, so the sketch came first.  The above l/o is the page I came up with using my sketch..  I wanted to go a little more monochromatic with this page so I went with some papers from the Bo Bunny Et Cetera collection and tried to stick to neutrals with just a hint of blush pink.  I added just a little bit of Bo Bunny's Timepiece into it too (I love the 6x6 paper pads, I used the clock paper and cut out the clocks to use as embellishments....just added a little Stickles in Platinum color to dress them up a bit)

I also added in a few pieces of my favourite chippies from Dusty Attic too!   The Vintage Keys, the Chicken Wire (that's the last of my chicken wire in my stash! now I'm waiting on my next DT package...can't wait!)  the corner flourish and title chippies are all from Dusty Attic.   The larger blooms are handmade by simply gathering some pieces of lace.  Here are a few close-ups of the page details....

NOTE:  I used Tombow liquid adhesive (green & white bottle) to attach my pearl strand.  I find this works beautifully for adding fussy strands to a page.  All you do is use the fine tip end and draw out the design you would like your pearl strand to go in.  Let the adhesive dry slightly, it becomes gummy/tacky.  You can then lay your pearl strand onto the page over the line and it will stick without slipping!

For the circle design I used the Crafters Workshop circle template and cut the circle design from one of the Bo Bunny patterned papers.  I made marks for my brads and then added some kitchen twine twisted around the brades to create the above design. 
I used a corner stamp and key-hole rub-on from the Bo Bunny Timepiece colletion to dress up the corner of my layout. 
Supplies for this page:
Patterned Paper: Et Cetera - Mail Room, Et Cetera, Symphony, Gabrielle - Cut Outs
Cardstock: Tutu Dot
6x6 Paper Pads: Timepiece (clock face embellishments)
Noteworthy: Et Cetera
Stickers: Et Cetera Combo Stickers
Rub-on's: Timepiece
Trinkets: Gabrielle
Stamps: Timepiece
Buttons: Bo Bunny Buttons & Bling
Blooms were handmade by gathering strips of lace.
Chipboard pieces: Dusty Attic Designs
Lace & Pearl trims are off the roll from local fabric store.
Cheesecloth, twine, ink & Stickles.

If you like the page design please feel free to use my sketch and give it a go!  Here is the sketch for this page...
If you use the sketch design, I'd love it if you drop me a link here in a comment so I can come have a peek!  I'd love to see what you all do with it!  And be sure to drop off a link to your page at the Bo Bunny Blog (by November 3rd) for a chance to win some yummy Bo Bunny goodies!!  xx

46 comments:

  1. really so gorgeous wow! and I will definately try your sketch out :)

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  2. Your sketch is fabulous Gabi and it was so fun to play with it and your layout is so so precious!!

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  3. Beautiful layout! LOVE your sketch...very good for your first one. What program did you use to design the sketch?

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  4. Wonderful sketch and layout! I'll definitely be playing along the BoBunny blog with this sketch! thanks and I'll drop you a link here once I'm done with my layout! :)

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  5. Stunning page Gabi, love the cheesecloth! Great sketch too, will definitely have a play with that one.

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  6. Oh my!!!!!! Gabrielle all the details are just stunning!!!!!! So much amazing work, inspiration, different techniques and love in it!!!!!! I would like to try your great sketch!

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  7. Wow, this is stunning! I can't wait to play with your sketch. :D

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  8. Ohh it´s wonderful! with a lot nice things. Congratulations from Spain.

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  9. This is incredibly beautiful, I love the layout. Lee x

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  10. Gorgeous page!! I was waiting for the day you did a sketch!! I will give this one a go!! Thank You!!

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  11. Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous!! So many beautiful details, and your sketch is awesome!! Love it!

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  13. Så flot, og fuld af skønne detaljer. v.h. morkaren.

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  14. WOW, so stunning, I just think this is perfect.xx

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  15. Another gorgeous layout. Love all the detail. Thank you for the tips and the sketch which I hope to use.

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  16. Beautiful page and a great sketch - love all the dusty attic and the detail on the page :)

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  17. Gabi!!! I'm going to try to find time to use this sketch, it's beautiful! And the page......it's jaw dropping gorgeous! Gosh sweetie, your details....the little pearls and stickles on the key, the woven pattern around the circle, just everything is perfect! Love those blooms too, the big lacy one is especially pretty! Love that sweet pic too!!! Your girls are beautiful like their Mommy!!

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  18. What a beautiful sketch...and what a gorgeous layout..all your work is just beautiful!!! I am gonna try and get to that sketch. Thank you for sharing!!!

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  19. This is so beautiful, Gabi! I LOVE the flowers you created using the lace and the Dusty Attic pieces! The cutout timepieces are a perfect touch.

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  20. Oh. My. GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!! I have followed your work for quite some time and you always blow me away, but this....this is soooo stunning I am at a loss for words... to say it is beautiful is quite the understatement!!!!!
    I am so excited that you have a sketch at bo bunny!!! I hope to get a chance to play along!

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  21. Love the tones, the beautiful corner, the brads and lacing on the circle chippy.

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  22. I loooooooooooooooooooooove your layout and your sketch!! its siply stunning!!. I can't wait to try it and post on the Bo Bunny blog I'm really excited now to try!!

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  23. What an awesome sketch....and even MORE BEAUTIFUL is the LO! Your work is ALWAYS an inspiration to me!!! I'm going to enter the challenge!!!

    BIG HUGS to you!!!
    Patty

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  24. Hey Gabbi, thank you so much for sharing your sketch. I so love the challenge of a sketch with many layers that add richness and details to our pages, and this one is a beauty. Can't wait to use this one soon. Love, love the DA keys, they are also my favorite. But most of all that picture is absolutely adorable, her little spunky personality shows through.

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  25. HI.. wow. your layout is breath-taking beautiful. the colors are perfect.. so many wonderful details to inspire us too.. and the sketch is fabulous.. i will print it off and if i use it i will let you know.. thank you..

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  26. I think this is the best layout I've ever seen. Has my favorite colors. The flowers, the tiny extras are such wonderful! Great job!

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  27. Another stunning creation. I'm constantly in awe of your designs.

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  28. Truly gorgeous layout as always. Love all the added touches to the corners! I will definitely have to try your sketch on a project this weekend! Thanks for the constant inspiration@

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  29. Gabi, Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.....I feel like I've been visited by scrapbooking royalty!!! Doing a curtsy, Ma'am. Big Hugs! Patty

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  30. WOWWWWWWWW....as always this is amazing!!! Your sketch is just super fabby and I am in love with all your gorgeous embellishments!!!
    Thanks so much for your amazing inspiration sweetie...
    Big hugs
    Emma
    xxx

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  31. Yeah, great sketch!
    And a wonderful layout,
    it's all about details :)
    And you are the Queen!
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    kind regards, Corina

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  32. It is difficult to believe that this work is so beautiful... Fabulous!

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  33. Hi Gabi, Check out my blog to see what you inspired me to create using your beautiful sketch.
    http://scrapsofelegance.blogspot.com/
    Thank you for the challenge, I enjoyed it!

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  34. Hi Gabi, great sketch, you will find my layout here. I hope! http://theprettypaperpatisserie.blogspot.com

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  35. I have had a play with the sketch too - a not so shabby look but had the challenge of using some products provided, and not my normal stash. I am sure I will use the sketch again and love what other followers have created. Thank you.
    http://diannehanson.blogspot.com/2011/10/dream_26.html

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  36. Gabrielle! Your sketch was such an inspiration. Here is my take on it
    http://myschnipselblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/just-us-bo-bunny.html

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  37. Gabi, I used your sketch too!!! It's awesome! Thank you my friend, my page is here on my blog:
    www.mypiecesoftime.blogspot.com

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  38. Great sketch to work with and I also used your flower tut. Thank you for sharing all the time. Lisa

    http://theshabbyhorse.blogspot.com/

    and

    http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/360853/view/3429273/-1/1.html

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  39. Hi Gabriella, I fell in love with this awesome creation of your's! I simply copied your LO, but with different papers and embellishments. I wanted to tag you on FB, but we are not FB friends in my private name.
    You may follow these links to see what my LO looks like.
    Thank you for the wonderful inspiration :-))

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150445385209880&set=a.70384924879.9

    http://emsigebiene.blogspot.com/

    Kind regards, Alma aka Emsige Biene

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  40. http://beautytherapystudent.wordpress.comJanuary 5, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    I am in no way creative enough to ever do anything like this but WOW I love it! It is utterly beautiful! If I could have my livingroom feel like that then I would be living in heaven on earth - fab job! x

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  41. Such beautiful inspiration. I am fairly new to paper crafting (cards mostly) and I have always loved altered art and shabby chic designs. Thank you for posting your designs and videos. They are truly wonderful.

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