Thursday, August 21, 2014

✰AUGUST GALLERY STANDOUTS✰

Each of these pages will show a creative use of the sketch, may include the monthly TIP & TRICK and of course possess incredible artistic talent. Where possible I have added links to each image so if you would like to see more of the artists work simply click on their page to be redirected to their blogs or most current gallery, it would be great if you could leave some love and say we sent you... he he!

If your page has been showcased here you are welcome to grab the GSO Eye Candy Badge
to pop on your blog sidebar. Below you can see two sizes to choose from.

                                                            125px wide                              180px wide

To grab it simply pick the size you want then drag and drop it onto your desktop or
alternatively right click and 'Save As' to your desktop.

Okay lets have a look at Page Drafts Gallery Standout Selections...
'Becoming Who You Are'
by Laurel Seabrook
Page Drafts Template #33.5 by The Nifty Pixel

Using the main photo in colour then duplicating it several times in Black & White is a clever graphic and totally fun way to showcase the same photo. The pops of colour is a great way to bring interest into the design and draw the viewer in for a closer look. Love this page!
'Cute'
by Carol Deal
Page Drafts Sketch for CSI #134 by The Nifty Pixel

Look at the use of colour in this page! Oh my gosh it is so perfectly balanced. Using a subtle but contrasting coloured photo is a fantastic way to highlight the photo, especially when you use lots of elements and embellishments. Sheer Perfection!
'Lilianne'
by Aurélie Cormier
Page Drafts Template #32.1 by The Nifty Pixel

The photo is perfectly showcased in this gorgeous page. The Palette and fun elements are a great combo with this sepia toned photo. How good does the grunged up edges of the diagonal paper strips look with the more clean lines of the other elements and the machine stitching finishes it off.
'Cherish Everyday'
by Natalie May
Page Drafts Template #30.3 by The Nifty Pixel

The pink tones in the background paper is balanced perfectly with the same tone in the photo's. Adding the ribbon ties all the layers together. Love this page there is just enough embellishing to add dimension without detracting from the gorgeous subject matter.
'@ Play'
by Robin Anderson
Page Drafts Template for CSI #127 by The Nifty Pixel

This is such a beautiful page. The soft mint hues are a perfect pairing with these sensational photo's as they have some ochre tones in them which makes for a complimentary palette.  The addition of twine is also a subtle yet effective way to connect the sections in the page design. I love that Robin has kept the page fairly clean with just a touch of paint splats to support the 'at play' theme. 

Congratulations LAUREL, CAROL, AURÉLIE, NATALIE & ROBIN... your pages are magnificent. They all show a creative flair and a masterful use of the sketches, so thank you for using Page Drafts designs as kick-starters!

I hope everyone enjoyed viewing these jaw-droppingly beautiful artworks.
Keep an eye out for next months GSO which will be toward the end of SEPTEMBER, you never know it could be YOU so please keep sharing your amazing pages with us!

We'd also like to congratulate this months

 Gilly Haigh
This is her winning page created for the August sketch challenge #134 at CSI.

'Robot Wars'
Page Drafts Sketch for CSI #134 by The Nifty Pixel

...and to the Top 5 MOST WANTED artists for your incredible pages!
To get a better look at these fantastic artworks check them out at CSI.

Congratulations ladies and happy scrapping to everyone!
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10 comments:

  1. Some really outstanding work :) Gorgeous!

    Paula

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  2. These are so beautiful..love each one.. well done everyone!

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  3. Emma,
    thank you so very much for the truly amazing honor of being featured on your blog. This was such a fantastic sketch to work with which helped me create a layout that I am extremely proud of. Carol xx

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    1. Oh no thank you Carol for your inspiration. Sensational page and am very excited you liked using the sketch you completely made it shine with you brilliant sense of colour and mix of elements...sheer perfection!

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  4. Thank you for featuring my layout! I love your sketches they are always so fun to work with!

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    1. You know what Laurel I was hard pressed trying to pick which one I liked best out of all the ones you have shared so far. Each page you've created is perfect but loved this one for the pops of colour and the repeated photo its such a striking and eye catching page! Thank you x

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  5. Fantastic layouts. Great to see so many variations of the sketches. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  6. Just all such amazagob pages......LOOOOVE how they are all so different....thanks for sharing these fabulous scrappers creations:):)

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  7. So excited to be featured on PageDrafts!! WOO!HOO! I am truly honoured to be part of this special reveal. Thank YOU for inspiring scrappers the world over with your awesome sketches!!

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    1. Such a beautiful page Aurelie, I ahve loved it from teh minute I saw it!

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