It’s time for another Sketch Starter! Are you ready? I’m excited to share the new series that I’m creating for Altenew! It’s called Sketch Starters with Nicole. In each video, I’ll share a new card sketch and then show you two ways to interpret it. As you might know, sketches are an integral part of my design process. You bring the color and the style, I’ll bring the layout!
I encourage you to give the sketch a try and share your results on social media (tag me @nicolewattcreates), or if you’re a class member here on NWC, upload a project to the comments below!
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sketch #01
As you can see, I like to keep my sketches pretty basic so that I have lots of room for interpretation and don’t get boxed in with a specific design element or shape.
Feel free to pin this image on Pinterest for future reference!
Literal Interpretation
For my first take, I went very literal. You can see the five sections in the background, and the rectangle shape in the foreground. I did a bunch of simple paper piecing using Gradient cardstock and the Polish Papercuts die set. The sentiment comes from the coordinating Wonderful Wycinanki stamp set.
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Stretching the Sketch Interpretation
For my second design, I stretched the sketch a bit. Instead of hard and fast lines, I used the 5-section idea to create a continuous watercolor with the Bold Floral Drape set and the Spring Watercolor Brush Markers. The rectangular shape got stretched to a larger footprint through some creative cutting and the addition of the sentiment to break up the top and bottom.
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sketch starters with nicole
Here’s the companion video that will walk you through creating both designs!
your turn!
Feeling inspired or challenged? Now, it’s your turn to give the sketch a try and share your results on social media (tag me @nicolewattcreates), or if you’re a class member here on NWC, log into your account and upload a project to the comments below!
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Fabulous new series! Very helpful to see the two quite different interpretations, both very pretty and achievable. Love your inspirations 🙂
It’s always amazing how many ways you can interpret a sketch. Thanks for providing us with inspiration.
great new series, Nicole – thanks for these ideas to add to my notebook I began in your mission inspiration class!
I love sketches as a starting point! Great idea for a series. Thanks for the samples.
Nice to see the video on how the sketch can be used to make the cards. Great continuation of the inspiration class. Can’t wait to create!
Great takes on the sketch!