CSI case file #21

another case to solve over at CSI

this is how I solved the case

"LOVE"

 EVIDENCE

doilies

flowers

ribbons

lacy/wavy border

layers

stripes

fabric

TESTIMONY

journal about a relationship.. I chose my darling, special daughter Tara.

I wrote my journaling on tags tied with ribbons

I created a pocket to hold my journal tags 

I find this a fabulous way to include lots of journaling without clutter .

sorry Debbi I think I got my green wrong Whoops !!!

above is my pocket containing my journaling tags .

pop over to CSI 

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to be inspired by all the talent  and beauty ..

thanks for dropping by everyone and taking the time to leave me some love 

you make my day and bring a smile to my face 

love you all 

hugz from me x 

THE COLOR ROOM #112

I created a very simple Layout this week over at 

THE COLOR ROOM .

I adore these photos of Ella Jai .. rosy cheeks ... such beautiful memories 

she has always been a little darling .

"I ABSOLUTELY ADORE YOU" 

Palette #112

pop over to 

THE COLOR ROOM

so much inspiration over there 

and there is still time to apply for the DT 

thanks for dropping by 

big hugz from me xoxoxo

"LOVE" in Meg's Garden

THIS VINTAGE PHOTO matched perfectly with 

MEG'S GARDEN ... Forget-me-nots papers 

Wow, I had such fun creating this page .. I used the beautiful “ Birds in Forget me Nots” paper range,
  THIS PAGE  FLOWED TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY and VERY EASILY ,
 ( love it when that happens )
 the papers are just delightful to work with, and adding a touch of “ rust”  just makes it pop !!! these are Perfect papers  for a vintage page with fussy cutting and distressed edges -  After fussy cutting the flowers I lightly inked the edges with black Versa color ink, just to add definition… I inked the chipboard with Versa color  ‘Polar blue’

My handy tip  # layering the papers and adding a light touch of ink on the edges creates texture and   dimension, giving depth to the page.

Items used ..copper  Paper leaves , Birds in Forget Me  Nots collection  , laser cut chipboard ..

Other items.

white cardstock, Kaiser cardstock, Kaiser paper ( clocks)Tim Holtz  distress ink, Brads (Bella.)

EK  border punch , muslin, Imaginarium Designs chipboard title (LOVE), Prima metal birdcage.

the photo is  from a recycled greeting card… “Papyrus”

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to see all the wonderful supplies Meg has for sale 

thanks for looking everyone

big hugz to you all 

love Heather x

CSI #20 TASTE

Color, stories and inspiration case file #20

 EVIDENCE 

insect.. butterfly

stitching

staggered heights .. Banner

paint drops 

TESTIMONY

journaling on top of the tags

4 important things

words .. cute

wow o wow .... CSI certainly helps in evolving my style 

these case file really make me think 

they are such fun  to crack !!!!!

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to be inspired by the design team and guest designers and all the members 

thanks for dropping by 

love and hugz Heather x

Gotta love a RED background !!

The Color Room is having their first ever DT CALL!!!!

If you want to create with freedom and passion, while exploring your love of color and pushing the limits of your creative boundries, this is an opportunity you will love. This role gives you the opportunity to use the supplies you have been hoarding and are desperate to use, or  scraps and products you love- just for fun…..Then this is the team for you.

when I saw the palette this week I knew red was the background for me

with a Black and white photo.

palette #111

 paper rolls with hidden journaling .. 

I have been using this technique for quite a few years now 

and it is one of my fave elements to use for journaling .

 metal elements  -- altered  with texture paste and blue ink 

THE COLOR ROOM 

are having their very first DT call 

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for all the details 

chipboard is from IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS 

thanks for dropping by 

and for taking the time to leave me some love 

hope I have inspired you 

love and hugz

 Heather x

OUAS and SCRAP for HELP

OUAS CHALLENGE FOR MAY is all about Mother .

here is my take .. "ME AND YOU"

Theme: Mum

We would like you to create a layout and interpret the theme "Mum" however you like based on the following sketch. You can journal as little or as much as you like, but your layout must incorporate this theme and the sketch.

Ideas for journalling: you as a mother, your role as a working/stay-at-home mum, sacrifices/benefits of being a mum, one day in your life as a mum, how your life has changed since being a mum, a tribute to your own mum, grandmother, guardian or someone you consider as close as your mum, your relationship with your mum or your daughter, one trait you have take from your mum, your desire to be a mum, your feelings on motherhood, what does it mean to be a mum?, what kind of mum do you want to be? , Mother's Day celebrations/traditions, your favourite Mother's Day gift given/receive etc..

I created this fabric flower from calico and fabric scraps.

 chipboard title is from IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS 

over at SCRAP FOR HELP this month 

the challenge is to create a project or LO using a recycled envelope 

my take 

"JUST YOU"

this pic was taken a few years ago on Dakota's 8th birthday .. 2005

 I used an old envelope and lined it with Prima paper..and added hidden journaling inside .

the chipboard title and tag are from IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS.

the beautiful metal clocks are available from MY2ANGELS online store 

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 to see all of Tracy's delish items in her store 


'REMEMBER' !! OUAS DESIGN TEAM CALL 
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for details
you wont be sorry 
Nadia is so organised and the team are like one big family 

I am recovering from an abscess on one of my back molars 

soooooooooooo painful.

so pleased I had all my DT designs done ahead of time 

I am feeling a little better as each day passes .
thanks so much everyone for your get well wishes .. mwah xoxo

thanks for dropping by 

hugz to everyone 

Heather xo

CSI #19

another case to solve .. case file #19

EVIDENCE

circles (, circular stamp, clock and chipboard  circular frame), gesso , border punch. book paper, 

TESTIMONY

I Journaled in a diary entry form and the top 10 about my darling grand daughter Ella Jai xox

my journaling 

I overlapped two frames..
 the top circular frame is painted with white gesso

the decorative frame underneath has..
 texture paste applied first and when dry swipe ink randomly .

chipboard frames available from IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS 

CLICK HERE to see more designs

pop over to CSI to be inspired 

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DEBBI HAS CREATED AN AMAZING INSPIRING CHALLENGE SITE

so many ideas and beautiful designs from the design team and guests

you will be inspired I promise you 

hope to see you over at CSI 

love and hugz 

Heather x

CSI #18

case file 18

 my take on file 18 

GROW TIMELESS TREASURES 

my  hand made oversized fabric flowers 

EVIDENCE

tissue paper ( on the tags)

flowers

twisted string

leaves .. foliage

bling on the brads

photo sourced from tumblr

TESTIMONY 

journal about GROWTH

I added flowers to my journaling

words .. growth and Bloom

I thoroughly enjoyed this one as I love and treasure nature . 

pop over to CSI and be inspired

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big hugz and love to you all 

xoxox

COME FOR A WALK IN NATURE

with "Meg's Garden" Forget-me-Not collection

 for my very first DT project on Meg's Garden team 

I created this mini book to showcase the stunning papers 

Forget-me-not collection

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I adore working with these delish papers ...

I have added velvet flowers,  leaves, and keys all available from Meg's Garden 

I popped some nature quotes throughout the book

the chipboard is from  Kaiser and Imaginarium designs  

to see more  pages 

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thanks so much for dropping by 

love and hugz Heather x

the Paper Mixing Bowl

A new challenge site created by the beautiful Sara-R

here is my take on this months recipe 

"LOVE YOU "

My Handmade fabric flower below .

 MY JOURNALING 

to my precious daughter Tardy 

I decided to add these rolls of paper with hidden journaling .

pop over tho Sarah's blog  and have a play 

lots of fun to be had !!!

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thanks so much Sarah for asking me to be your guest designer for MAY 

I had heaps of fun creating this page especially the fabric flower and the buttons  (weaving) 

the chipboard is from  IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS .

bye for now and hope to see you over at the paper mixing bowl .

love and hugz from Heather xo

MY FINAL LAYOUT

for WHITE with ONE team

I have sooooooooo enjoyed my journey on this team for the past 12 months

thanks Mel for all your love and inspiration .. mwah xox

here is my very last page

White/cream/chipboard

'FRESH'

Texture paste, ink and mask .. love the dimension this gives
and the chippies are all from
IMAGINARIUM DESIGNS 

the team have outdone themselves this month so many stunners 

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to be inspired .

a big thanks to you Mel for everything,

 you continue to have wonderful new and inspiring ideas each  month

and I will play along when I can

I will miss you and the team.

  mwah and hugz xoxo

thanks for looking everyone 

and for always taking the time to leave me some love. 

I really enjoy reading all your words and you truly make my day 

love and hugz Heather xox