CSI - Case File 242!

Hey folks!

Its time for another case file already!

 Here we are with CSI - Color Stories Inspiration Case File #242

So, are you ready for the new challenge? Grab you forensics kits, CSI players, and get ready for some serious sleuthing.

Here is how I solved the case!

Here is CASE FILE #242

All colours used from the colour scheme

My Evidence used was:

* test pattern  (text paper on background paper)

* texture paper (torn paper)

* leaves/ branches/flowers

* ruler/ tape measure (tape measure ribbon)

* Ribbon (brown organza ribbon)

My Testimony used was:

* Document something you love to do

* Inspirational words - thank, hello, think

Here are some close ups and details:

My layout is a selfie photo of me, my mum and my daughter, 3 generations all saying hello!

We were walking my dog, one of my favourite things I love doing. Its so colourful at the moment with all the autumn colours , and the crisp air of this time of year is another favourite.

My journaling is, as with many of my layouts, written on the back of the layout.

I used a Graphic 45 paper which was perfect for setting the seen of the leafy background behind us. It matched the photo colours really well and worked with the brown text background paper. I tore my edges for the textured look and because I hate straight edges! 

My chipboard pieces were simply coloured with Walnut Stain Distress Ink Stain to darken them. 

and then decorated with gems.

The loved the tape measure ribbon poking out from the flower clusters alongside the brown organizer ribbon for contrast. I have used some Prima Color Bloom mist Antique Gold splattered on the background.

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We trust we've left enough clues for you to solve the case!

The deadline for completing this Case File is Thursday, November 30, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Be sure to link your layout using the link tool in the sidebar on the CSI blog, and mention the Evidence and Testimony clues you used. Also, please title your link with your name and country.

CSI BLOG HERE

http://csichallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

Thank you for stopping by my blog today, 

Ginny

Let's Get Sketchy Design Team - April 1st Challenge

Hello Everyone!

I've some fabulous NEWS!

So here I am with my first layout for the Let's Get Sketchy Design Team!

I am so excited to be joining this team of designers and giving you inspiration each month with their sketch challenges. 

Here is the April 1st Challenge sketch made by Brenshevia.

And here is my take on the sketch!

Here are the close up's and the details!

I used the pretty collection from Maja Design called Fika for this layout. These papers to me naturally want inking and distressing and making into vintage papers, browns seem to compliment them so well. You can see I have heavily distressed my paper edges and used these distressed areas to highlight a different patterned paper (the reverse of the strips I had cut of my floral paper to layer it on my background paper)

My photos have been matted and the edges distressed and inked too. The two larger photos are popped up with cardboard (or use foam pads) to add some depth and allow for some embellishments/flower to be poked underneath.

I used some very cute and delicate Wycinanka laser cut floral circles covered in a white embossing powder. These I wanted to flow down the page amongst the other embellishments.

I also had some of this purple wire which I twisted some strands up into circles to add behind my flowers and to add interest.

I chose a piece of lace to fit in with my vintage feel and pushed it under the top edge of my central gap in the floral paper.

The title is another Wycinanka piece covered with white embossing powder.

These photos were taken back in 2014 but I love them because my DS doesn't always want to cuddle up for a photo with his Mum and Sister, especially now he is a bit older!

The flowers I have dabbed with Picket fence white paint dabber. I also used some drops of white Nuvo  around the layout and then splashed some white paint over the layout to finish.

Products used on this layout.

* Maja Design: Fika: Karleksmums

* Maja Design: Fika: Blommor PA Borden

Wycinanka: Enjoy

Wycinanka: Bot. Hcircle

Prima Marketing: Flowers: Avante Berry #566616

Tim Holtz: Distress Paint: Picket Fence

Tim Holtz: Distress Ink: Walnut Stain

Purple wire

Live & Love Crafts: Lace

Live & Love Crafts Green Roses

Nuvo Crystal Drops: Gloss White

Petaloo: Hydrangeas

Stampendous: Embossing Powder: Detail White

Green Bud Stems

Corner Punch

Prima Distressing Tool

I hope you have enjoyed visiting my blog today and seeing my first post for Let's Get Sketchy!

Please feel free to leave comments, I love to hear your thoughts!

Don't forget to hop over to the Let's Get Sketchy Blog to see what the other members of the DT have created with this sketch!

http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.co.uk/

Thanks for visiting

Ginny  :)   💕

DESIGN TEAM/ EDUCATIONAL TEAM CALL for SWIRLYDOOS KIT CLUB

Swirlydoos Kit Club - Design/Education Team Call

Are you passionate about Scrapbooking? Do you enjoy teaching and inspiring other crafters? Can you gab with the best of us? Swirlydoos Kit Club is looking to add amazing talent to our outstanding Design/Education Team for a 6 month term that will run from our March, 2017 kit to our August, 2017 kit. We will be adding 1-2 fabulously creative Designers who are energetic, outgoing, talented, versatile individuals and who are committed to the beautiful art of scrapbooking.

 Our designers must be able to devote the time necessary to our community, to our members, and to their artwork. We are especially interested in designers who make awesome video tutorials!

This DT call will close at midnight MST on January 31, 2017. 

This call is open to talented scrapbook designers/educators all around the globe

Design Team Requirements:

1.  You will create a minimum of 4-5 layouts/projects, and as many cards, tags etc as you can per main kit sent to you.

2.  Create at least one tutorial (video or photo. Video preferred) per month, and add content to our tips, tricks and techniques area in the forum.

3.  Create a minimum of 3 “blank” cards during your 6 month term to send in to the home office.

4.  You must upload your projects to all major scrapbook galleries and blogs you are affiliated with, along with Social Media.

5.  Advertise for Swirlydoos kit club with Blinkies, blog banners, badges and other social media tools.

6.  BE EXCITED about being on the team! Be very ACTIVE on the Forum (A MUST!!) and in our Facebook gallery!

7.  You will participate in our monthly Kit reveal on your blog, plus challenges (sponsored challenge blogs, etc) and any other Swirlydoos special events (NSD, WCMD) on our forums.

8.  You will occasionally be asked to send us some of your completed projects for display at trade shows that Swirlydoos is participating in.

An ideal candidate for being on the design team will:

 -Have the ability to take excellent, clear pictures of projects.

 -Create educational videos to be added to our YouTube Library using Swirlydoos main kit, Project add-on kits or products form our Swirlydoos boutique.

 -Be dedicated to promoting the kits and personal projects to social media on reveal day,      including Facebook and Instagram. 

 -Already have an active blog, Facebook, YouTube and scrapbook.com accounts

 -Be an active member of our community on the forums and commenting in our Facebook gallery at  least four times a week

 -Be willing to partake in design team duties and help with any other promotions or contests we may have

If you are interested in joining the DESIGN TEAM - Send an email to designteam@swirlydoos.com with "DESIGN TEAM CALL" in the subject line. Include all of the following information:

·  Your name

·  address

·  telephone number

·  email address

·  blog address

·  any online galleries where we might see more of your work

·  YouTube address and or UStream Channel link,  if you have one (preferred, but not necessary)

·  3 samples of your current work that best reflect your style

·  a list of all design teams you have been on, past and current (prior experience is not necessary)

·  Please tell us what you consider your strengths (where you excel) and why you would make a good designer for the Swirlydoos community.

What you can expect from Swirlydoos:

An honest, fun, dedicated team who supports you and your art and encourages you at every turn.

A FABULOUS tight knit community of smart assed, super talented scrapbookers from around the world

CHA invitations and passes

Free monthly main kit for Design Team

50% discount on all other kits and store purchases during your term

The new design team will be announced February 15th on our blog