Sunday, December 30, 2012

CSI # 52


This week over at Csi are some vintage colours
but of course being me i choose the natural colours with a dash










THE SCHEME (USE ALL 5 COLORS)

  • Red Ribbons - deep cranberry red, taken from the package on the left - 164.58.62
  • Winter White - creamy white, taken from the painted polka dots - 255.252.243
  • Coal - black, taken from the tag on package #1 - 40.38.39
  • Brown Paper Packages - taken from the brown paper packages, of course! - 216.195.152
  • Gifted Gray - taken from the wood in the background - 193.181.165
EVIDENCE (USE AT LEAST 2 ELEMENTS)

  • wood/woodgrain
  • twine/string
  • metal-rimmmed tags
  • paint
  • kraft paper
  • newsprint paper
  • tags
  • circles
  • burlap/gauze
  • number stickers
  • eyelets
  • washers
TESTIMONY (USE AT LEAST 1 ELEMENT)

  • Document a gift (literal or figurative).
  • Write your journaling on tags and tie it to something on your page with twine.
  • Handwrite your journaling.
  • ...brown paper packages tied up with strings...document a few of your favorite things, likethe song.
  • Choose a prompt from here.
  • Label different things in your picture with numbers and have your journaling explain each number.
  • Make a layout as a gift and write a letter to the recipient for your journaling.
  • Inspiration Words: gift(ed), favorite, remember-- use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title.









9 comments:

Lizzy Hill said...

Love your 'dash'...& that little parcel wrapped up is soooo sweet:):):) Just done mine...not posted it yet tho. I ENJOYED this case!!!!!

Janice Nicholls said...

A gorgeous page Lindy....love the papers, colours and the design of your page. Love all the layers and beautiful details and the red flower. Fabulous photo too. LOve it all. :) x

Nicole H-b said...

Wooooo this layout is gorgeous...I love flowers and all details!!!!

Lizzyc said...

Oh wow Lindy this is stunning! really very special! Love all the flowers and details... and have a Happy New Year!!

Scraps of Elegance said...

Lots of richness of textures and layering work Lindy. I adore your take on the case with the lighter colors being prominent.

Sandrine Dawes said...

Gorgeous layout Lizzy! Love the little pressie, so cute! And gorgeous take on the challenge!

Adriana B said...

So love your take on the challenge, your touch of red flowers, beautiful layers , wishing you a very Happy New year :)

Anne Pennington said...

This is just exquisitely beautiful - loving the brown paper package tied up with string! Always such lovely intricate work, Lindy!

Eila Sandberg said...

This is a fab fab fab page Lindy! and I so love your dash too! gorgeous work my friend, simply gorgeous! that washi looks great up there. xoxo

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