Wednesday, October 5, 2011

"Best Day" for Once Upon a Sketch Challenge!

This background was created with Photoshop and the large bracket shape and paint splatters are from Designer Digitals. The papers are Happy Days from Echo Park designed by my favorite Lori Whitlock.

Sunday we went to lunch at Universal City walk with a couple of friends. My DD and her buddy Katie-O had a blast in the "Hollywood" gift shop trying stuff on and acting goofy, luckily we didn't get thrown out. The adorable blond is Katie-O and she is a wonderful, talented actress. She has a guest role coming up on "Chuck" soon and in case you think blond actress aren't smart, this one graduated from Harvard and is finishing her first book. She is an amazing girl! Anyway, the photo was so dark and grainy, so I used Florabella vintage black and white actions on it and wow, so much better! Now the photo had the hollywood vintage film look that works perfectly with the bright and funky page I envisioned. I printed my journaling on inkjet acetate and it takes forever to dry but I think the effect is worth it.

Come join the fun a "OUAS", they always have great sketches to work with! Here's the sketch and the challenge is goings until the 15th.

17 comments:

  1. Very beautiful! I like all colors and bright look! Great photo too.
    I like this sketch a lot, just posted my layout there :)

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  2. This is one totally amazing layout! Love the fun element & all the white!! Also love the look of your blog - your background & header are soooo pretty!! Thanks for playing at Once Upon a Sketch :)

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  3. So colorful...love all those splashes of vibrant colors. I also really like your take on the sketch. I was introduced to Once Upon A Sketch by you--thanks for that--I find the site to be really interesting & I'm liking thier sketches...once again...fabulous page!

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  4. fabulous layout!!!!! love all the elements you have used!Thanks for playing along with us at Once Upon A....Sketch!
    hugz
    irini

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  5. Wow - gorgeous layout
    Thanks for playing along at Once Upon A Sketch
    xxx
    Natalie

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  6. I am so loving this Lisa!!!!
    Thanks for playing along with us at OUAS!

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  7. Lisa your pages are always a treat. Fab colour and use of elements. Thanks for joining in the challenge. Gorgeous

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  8. Wow! This is an absolute scream! I love, love, love everything about this! Perfect, and so fun! Tks. for playing along with us at OUAS!

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  9. Wow! This is absolutely fabulous! Love the upbeat mix and colors! Wonderful take on the sketch! Tks. for playing along with us at OUAS!

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  10. What a fantastic lo! Love the colors and mix! Tks. for playing along with us at OUAS!

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  11. Love this!
    Impressive how you created that fab background too!
    Love he girly colours and the story behind that fun photo.
    thanks for playing along with OUAS again!!

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  12. This is such a great page! Love the background and the touches of pink! Thanks for playing along again with us at OUAS!

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  13. Wow! It IS agreat effect!!! Really impressive background!!! So vibrant and eye catching! Thanks for sharing this with us at OUAS!

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  14. Lisa awesome use of colour and layers.
    A fun fabulous lo. Thanks for joining us at OUAS.

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  15. Stunning layout, Lisa!!!!
    Thank you for playing along at OUAS! ~Gerry~

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  16. Absolutely GORGEOUS, Lisa! BTW....I've been gone for a while from SB.com and have really missed out on your most recent creative endeavors. I'm so happy to find your blog and will be back frequently....BIG HUGS to you.....Patty

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