May 24th

CSI Case File 165

I have been back from Bali for nearly a week and am (slowly) catching up.... 

The colour combo in the case is gorgeous - absolutely love it! 

(Is that because there is no RED???)

Here is the Case File and the link...

http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/case-file-no-165-case-closes-on-june-4-2015

 

This case doesn't close until the 11th of June, so you still have time to join in...

 

I have started playing more with my water colour paints, and the yellow and pink tones worked really well.  I love the yellow and pink frangipanis, I took this photo (heaps of them of course!) in Bali..  My last couple of trips there has resulted in a new creative streak coming out in me - I have started to take painting lessons, so this layout is about thanking Bali for opening up this new creative outlet.

And of course, the frangipani is such an icon of Bali...

 

Create. Live. Love.

(and Stay Calm... and Never Give Up!! lol)

 

 

Scheme: All colours accounted for.

Evidence: Tags and quote tags, penwork, lightbulbs, I could almost say dots... the strips of black bling? And ribbon - to attach the tags.

Testimony: My journaling is on tag #1, (journal on tags) and is about being grateful to Bali.  I guess it is also about a 'new' creative space!

 

I have used watercolour paper and paints, and some tags and strips from 7 Dots - Domestic Goddess.  I love the colours in that range...

I added a few Prima lightbulbs at my tags, as a reminder to myself to be grateful - always!

 

Loved playing with this file... thanks CSI - solved!

 

Cheers, Vicki (CSI DT)

Love. Laugh. Scrap Shop.

 

May 8th

CSI Case File #164

 

I am a little late posting this - having Bali internet issues....

 

Here is the link:

http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/case-file-no-164-case-closes-on-may-21-2015

Here is the Case File

(I just love these little images for the files.... )

 

Sometimes challenges are very challenging!!!!

 

I almost shudder when I see red and immediately think "what am I going to do with that???"   lol 

Then, when I look through photos.... it is surprising what jumps out to be used. And I am so glad I never 'caught up' with all photos from years ago, when the kids were small. 

There is always a positive side!

 

So here is the challenge for case #164

 

 

And here is my take on it....

 

Oh, The Places You Will Go!

Scheme:  All colours accounted for (although the lime looks a little citrusy in the photo)

Evidence: Transportation accents (compass and the tyre track washi), clock, brads (one anyway - on the tag, cogs and gears, wet medium (water colour paints), polka dots (do splatters count?), speech bubbles (for the title).

Testimony: My journaling is written on the (just) hidden tag in a 'how to' format, as in trying to get Zac to use the pedals, while he insisted on using his feet... this actually never changed!

And some close ups....

You can't really see in the photos, but some of the water colours I used were H2Os, so there is a bit of a sheen to them, so beautiful.

 

I used the white Gelly Pens - OMG they are so good, and I think I have tried every white pen ever made over the years... I have found THE one now - might have to get all the colours...

How good does it look on the black cardstock???

 

 

I wonder how much paint ended up on his 'canvas'? lol

 

 

This was such a magical time, he was such a beautiful, easy going little boy. And so cute!

 

Another case solved - I feel like I am on a roll!

 

Thanks CSI - loved this one too!

 

Cheers, thanks for checking this out - please comment if you visited...

Cheers, Vicki

Love. Laugh. Scrap. Shop.

 

1st May  (Well, it is the 8th really!) I am in Bali with Hit and Miss Internet.... lol

My First Major Case for CSI!!!!

Case File # 163

http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/categories/csi-case-files/listForCategory

And it is so me!

These would have to be among my fave tones - bold, vivid, cool... - and NOT primary!  I also had these photos that I had taken (just outside the bedroom) in January... so this Layout was a lot of fun and I even forgot to be nervous. 

Most importantly, I hope I have solved it!

 

Here is the case, and because it is the major case for the month, it also comes with a cool sketch.

 

 

I feel so blessed to involved with this amazing team, and hope that I can do the role of Detective the justice it deserves!

Thank you so much CSI for having me!

 

 

So... drumroll.... here is my (VERY FIRST!!!) layout for CSI... tadaaaaa!!!

 

Go. Seek.

Scheme:  All colours accounted for

Evidence: Frogs, monogram (F), washi tape (newspaper & aqua), scallops (black cardstock), checkered pattern (on the tag, checkered stencil used with texture paste), textured paper (I used a piece of white cardstock I had oversprayed on from another layout, so I dampened it and scrunched it up, making it wrinkled)

Testimony: Write in the form of an apology.  (on the back). When I first spotted this I was about to turn the fan on - and I was almost touching him when I noticed he was even there! He apologized for the scare, but did not look too apologetic!

And here are some close ups...

Such a happy little guy...

 

So, there it is  (sigh sigh)  done and dusted!

And as usual, I had such fun solving this cool case at CSI.

 

Follow the link above to join in - this is one open all month.

 

Cheers, Vicki.

Love. laugh. Scrap. Shop.

 

1st May

 

CSI Case #CC-5

http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/collaboration-case-file-no-cc-5-case-closes-on-may-31-2015ile

 

Here is the link for this challenge.....

It closes on 31st May so you have plenty of time!

 

 

And the Case File....

 

 

This is actually my second attempt at this - could not get the first one to 'happen' for me... I might go back to it later....
(not that I was putting myself under any pressure... lol!)

 

I have just got my first pair of graduated lens glasses - a big thing for me, because I have been putting it off for a long time, preferring to have smaller glasses with a single vision lens - and just look over the top of them to see long distance clearly.  And because I have put it off for so long, it has become even harder to get used to the bigger glasses on my face!

I am still in two minds about them.....

 

Here is my layout for CC-5 Special Collaboration Case

- featuring the above mentioned glasses!

It's Time

Scheme: All colours accounted for. (the colour In the glasses has photographed yellower than it really is!)
Evidence: Scallops (dainty piece of German Scrap and the edging), flowers, paint (I used water colours to colour in some glasses lens), decorative border (my favourite old trusty scallop punch), punches (again the use of the trusty scallop  punch along the edge).
Testimony: My tabs (Pros and Cons), document how I feel about this big move to graduated lenses - and the story behind the 'granny look'.

Here are some close ups...

 

 

 

My journaling - 2 different points of view

(the single one is on the back of the one on the right - Pros)

 

 

 

 

I love strong vibrant colours, so this one was lovely to do - even if I don't usually use purple - not sure why, because I love it!

My first attempt was much more pastel toned, maybe that's why I am not so keen on it... much more comfortable with bold!

 

Thanks CSI - another great case!

 

Thanks for stopping by, and please leave a message so that I know you have been!

 

Cheers, Vicki

Love. Laugh. Scrap. Shop.

 

 

 
 
 
 

29th April

Scrap Around The World Challenge April

http://scraparoundtheworld.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/april-2015-challenge-24-textural.html

 

How beautiful is this mood board???  Could not resist joining in on this one.

 

 

 

And I had the perfect photos, taken on a Bali trip in 2010 - and I have never got around to scrapping them.

 

Here is my take on the challenge...

Relax Sam, Just Relax

 

I used Kaisercraft paper, some Blue Fern Chipboard and some Scrap Matrix as well... Prima stencil Lindy's sprays, some glass bubbles, a bit of bling and Thickers for the title.

Here are a couple of close ups...

 

 

Love how this turned out.

Thanks for a beautiful mood board Scrap Around The World!

 

Cheers, Vicki

Love. laugh. Scrap. Shop.

1st May

 

Scrap Matrix Sponsors Kraft + this month!

http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com.au/

 

Thanks to the lovely Sandra for welcoming Scrap Matrix to be involved.  We love the Kraft + challenge site - and challenges, and have incorporated them into our regular Texture Challenge Tuesday workshops. 

Last month the studio saw a couple of 'new challenge enterers' join in the Kraft + fun, and I hope even more will this month.  I would love for the sponsor prize to be won by someone local.

 I challenge you Darwin Scrappers to enter! lol.

 

The prize pack is $50.00 worth of Scrap Matrix goodies... they might just come in handy next month!

 

This month the challenge board is right up my alley - beautiful rich tones... a bit girlie, a bit rustic... well that is how I interpreted it anyway - you may see it differently!

Here is the challenge...

 

And, yes, mine of course is a double.... but I had to use all 3 photos - they were the only ones we took! Plus, they were already printed, just waiting for this challenge perhaps?

Treasure Special Moments

 

 

My friend Bronwyn came to visit at Stokes Bay and it was so lovely to have her. It was like we had never been apart... We have never lived geographically close, so each time we spend is precious.

 

I love the main photo of her, she looks so relaxed and beautiful.  Then there are the other 2 photos.... just us being as silly as we were when we were in high school together!

Here are some close ups...

 

 

I was attracted by the image of the old books, tied with string, so the first thing I did was add some book paper and find some string! I cut some circle (rock!) shapes from the 7 Dots paper and added some filigree metal pieces and the string to tie it all together.  I used some pretty pearl brads and also some micro gold beads and some black chipped glass (inspired by the beaded bracelet).

Then I splattered some black acrylic paint and some Lindy's golden spray and added some stamping to the background.

 

All products were supplied by Scrap Matrix - of course!

http://scrapmatrix.com/

 

 

 The photos were taken at Middle River on Kangaroo Island 2009.

 

 

Thanks again to Sandra for a fabulous challenge!

 

 

 

 

 

 

20th April

I am so excited!!!!

http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/

 

I am so happy, overwhelmed and amazed!!!

 

I am on the best design team ever!!!

 

You know how much I love CSI, right?

 

Sorry for all the exclamation marks...

but I am soooooo excited to share this news!!!

 

I have kept this news for a few days now, and I have been busting!

 

I am a Detective!!!

I am on the CSI Design Team!!!!!

 - did I mention that?????

And this is my badge!!!

 

Anyone that knows anything about my scrapping world, will already be aware that I have been addicted to this challenge site since I discovered it last year.

 

I was blessed to be on their Under Surveillance List with my very first challenge with them, and couldn't stop smiling for a week!

Then, I made their Most Wanted List and was a Special Investigator for a month, which was such an honour...

and now (!!!) I am on the team!!! And have never used so many exclamation marks on one page before in my life!

I love CSI!

Colour. Stories. Inspiration.

I love everything about it! 

 

I encourage anyone who is the slightest bit interested or even curious about challenges, to check this site out - it is so much fun! (And can be challenging!)

Here is the link:

http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/

 

The friendly community, the web site, the inspiration, the attention to detail, the format of the challenges... the creativity and variety that each challenge provides and produces...

and especially the creativity that is inspired in me!

 

I impatiently look forward to each case reveal... and it was the thing I missed most when I was under my self imposed creative ban earlier in the year!

 

And, now - I am part of that team!!!!!

 

My term runs from May until October, so my first case will be File no 163. Released on May 1st.... hope I can solve it! I best get some evidence collected....

 

Stay tuned!

( I still can't really believe it!!!)

 

Cheers, Vicki

Love. Laugh. Scrap. Shop.