There was really nothing wrong with the photo of this baby horse we foal out a few years ago, it just was not a good fit for this card. The plaid was made for the color challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments. Which I added leaf stencil with my new Orchid color stencil butter. Sentiment tag was cut on the Silhouette and stamped in black ink. Greenery was also Silhouette cut and water colored and shaped then painted white glue to help them keep their shape. I rubbed the edges of the plaid piece with black ink pad and then attached all to a white cs base.
Here is where I found the site that allows you to create your photo to a sketch. It is in beta so not sure it will always be free, but for now go play and see what you come up with. Here is a side by side of my first stab at this technique
Very fun to see the result in two clicks. I did coat the sketch printed on Text Vellum with clear gesso to help keep the colors true and add a sheen to the paper.
Challenges I am sharing this with
As You Like It: Critter We raise and train Quarter Horses. Should have one born any day now.
Paper Crafter at large 
This is an amazing card! I love the sketch version of your photo and it definitely works wonderfully with your color challenge. Beautiful card and the way you created it with so many colors and textures, while highlighting the beauty of the sketch.
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Thanks, it means so much that you appreciate how this was made.
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Beautiful, a lovely idea to use a photo into a sketch. Thanks for joining AYLI challenge. Elaine
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It makes me happy when I can create and fit challenges. They sure keep my interested.
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This is a beautiful card and I love the photo you made into a sketch.
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Thanks Verna. So easy and just what I was looking for.
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Love the sketch! Your card is amazing with all the colors and texture. Love your style!
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Yea, I have a style. Now please tell me what it is?
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Beautiful! Great idea to find a way to turn your photo into a sketch. Such a lovely foal.
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We love seeing the baby’s each year m.j
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Beautiful card. What a great idea changing a photo to a sketch.
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Thanks, always fun to find something new to try.
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WOW! This is amazing and I love the Bonnie style whatever it may be. You keep me guessing what will come next. Love it.
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Thanks Gayle. Not sure what my style is but I do enjoy the creative process.
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Awesome card. I love the idea of creating a sketch from a photo.
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What do you think you would covert?
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Hi, Bonnie! Thought I’d return the favor and come visit your beautiful creation at Always Fun! I just love your wonderful card and think getting a sketch from your photo is such a cool idea! Hope you have a great weekend!
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Thanks Debbie, it means so much to hear from you. Hope you get a chance to give it a go.
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Love how you changed your photo to a “sketch” to use on this card – brilliant!!
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I love the photo you used to create your sketched image! I’ll have to try out the site. Love how you framed the image of the foal with the greenery an plaid. Thanks so much for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments!
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That’s a lovely idea – and what a gorgeous foal – how magical. I love that you’ve incorporated it into your card – I might have a go at doing this for my daughter’s horse for a special occasion. Thanks for sharing with us at HSS this week.
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Love how we get inspiration from everywhere! This is a great way to use the photo. Thanks for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
Robbie
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This is adorable, how lovely to be surrounded by horses. Thanks for joining in with the AYLI ‘Springtime Critter’ challenge
Anne x
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