10/13/2007

It's not cheating!

I've been asked a few times during my doodling classes - in person and now online - if I use doodling templates and if I think it's cheating. Cheating at doodling, that is. Well, I say absolutely not! I've used Crafters Workshop templates a few times and really like them. I also like to take them and add my own touches to them.

Here's one I made for my LSS. I used the template for the basis of the swirls and foliage and most of the dots. I moved the template around and just used bits of it here and there to create my own pattern of swirls. Same with the dots.

I used a Sakura black Permapaque marker for the black because it was going to be on both paper and the slick photo paper. Then I outlined some of them with white to give them a little more depth.

The second layout I used a different template and changed pens depending on what color I wanted to stencil in. I'd color it in, lift it carefully, and let the ink dry. I'd then reposition it and repeat the process with a different color. I put some of the design over the photo and some beneath.

So, for you doodlers out there, use those templates! It's still doodling, just doodling with help. :) Who couldn't use a little help every now and then?

6 Comments:

Blogger Kimberly said...

Very cool indeed. I completely enjoyed your class! Thanks Maelynn "chang".........lol You know I could not resist!

10/14/07, 5:56 AM  
Blogger Michelle said...

Your layouts are so beautiful. Thanks for explaining the doodling! I'm going to go look for that magazine after work! Can't wait to see your ad!

10/14/07, 4:50 PM  
Blogger Nancywithajones said...

OK so how have I missed all this time that you live in Alabama? I had no clue! SEE I TOLD YOU I was a ding dong!! hehe. and yes That woudl be how Id be doodling too since I CANNOT DRAW WORTH A HOOT!

10/23/07, 1:37 PM  
Blogger Kimberly said...

Are you just using your typepad now Maelynn?

11/15/07, 1:54 PM  
Blogger Rita S. said...

Love these Maelyn! Totally agree with thumbs up on aids being used!

What kind of pens did you use in the second LO, that went over a photo, but I see white and blue. I seem to have a hard time finding a good quality pen that will write over photos.

12/18/07, 12:32 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You go girl. Love your blog.

1/10/08, 11:16 AM  

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