Wonderful

Hello friends!  I did this layout for CSI Color Stories Inspiration Design Team.  I finally had a chance to use these two photos.  The old car has my two grandchildren riding it in with the Christmas tree that they cut down themselves.  The next photo is the Christmas tree that they decorated.

This is the challenge:

 

Here is how I solved it:

The Scheme:  I used all 5 colors

The Evidence:  Christmas Elements, Stencil, Car, Trees, Vintage Element

The Testimony - Wonderful - The tag behind the photos says:

What a wonderful day it was to go hunting for a Christmas tree.  We had a saw in our hands as we roamed the field looking for the perfect tree.  At last we spotted the most glorious tree and began to saw it down.  We then placed it on top of this vintage car where our grandchildren decided to hop in.  Colby is driving and Kenzie is sitting in the back for a fun "make believe" ride.    Once we returned home we placed the tree in the stand and began to decorate.  This took some time to do but we all enjoyed how it looked and what fun we all had.  
  

Merry Christmas 2016!

Please see the close-ups:

I did my usual of tearing my papers.  I also used a stencil, then watercolor, add sprinkles of paint.  I used a die-cut for the trees, leaves, and added some stickles.

Here is a list of items that I used:

Graphic 45 - Nutcracker Sweet Collection - Clara's Dream Paper
Graphic 45 - Christmas Emporium Collection -  Christmas Carol Paper
Tim Holtz - Christmas Die-cuts
Lace, Flowers - Hobby Lobby 
Wonderful - Michaels
Cross on Trees, Stencil, Watercolor, Paint - My Stash

Thank you for looking and have a Wonderful Christmas!

Hugs – Ginger

 

Believe

Hello my friends!  I did this alyout for the design team at CSI.  This was such a sweet case to solve.  I found these two photos of my grandchildren while we were at the State Fair of Texas!  They were having a very good time!

Here is the case that I solved:

This is how I solved the case:

The Scheme - Used all 5 colors
The Evidence - String, Hamg something, Glitter
The Testimony - Believe - Stay Strong, Stay Curious, Stay Simple

Please see the close-ups:

Here are the items that I used:

Authentique - Grace Collection - Beauty Paper
Authentique - Studious Collection - Studious 2 & 4 Papers
Believe - Michaels
Flowers - Prima and Petaloo
Tim Holtz - Leaves Die Cut
Stickles - Diamond

Thank you for looking and have a glorious day!

Hugs - Ginger

Garden

Hello friends!  Well I did this layout for More Than Words Challenge.  I actually did this layout without having a photo in mind.  While looking through photos I discovered these two lovely ones of my granddaughter Paityn in her garden.  

I used several mediums.  I used extra thick Gesso, a stencil, modeling paste, beads, and etc.  This was fun to create even though I did not have photo until the end.  

Here is the challenge.

Our Main Challenge is based on a word inspiration and a creative challenge.

The challenge is open to layouts, canvases and art journal pages only.

Make sure to carefully read our instructions below.

Word Inspiration - OUTDOORS

Creative Challenge - WOODGRAIN

What does the word WOODGRAIN inspire you to create?

You can choose to use the actual word somewhere on your project 

or simply be inspired by it.  Since, as you are aware, words 
are an integral part of our challenges, we want to know 
how this month's word stimulated your creative process, 
so please do explain in your blog post how it inspired you!

One of the many scrapbooking trends of the past couple years 

that doesn't seem to get old is WOODGRAIN patterns. 

We thought that it would go perfectly with our word 

inspiration this month. So, whether you use patterned paper, 

a stamp, a stencil or the real thing, it doesn't matter. 

Show us your woodgrain!

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT MTW RULES!

To be eligible to win, you have to incorporate both requirements of the challenge, 

the word inspiration and the creative challenge.

Just look at our designers' projects and descriptions as examples.

You must also include our board image as well as a link to our blog in your entry post.  AND you may combine our challenge with no more than 2 other challenges.

(http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.ca/)

Please see my close-ups:

Thank you for looking and have a great day!

Hugs – Ginger

Cherish

Hello my friends!  I did this layout for the Design Team at CSI.  It was about something that we love.  Well, I love to collect and scrap old photos.  These three that I used on this layout is my mom which I got from my grandmother who is 105 years old.

Here is the challenge:

 

The Scheme:  Used all 5 colors

The Evidence:  Textured Paper, Leaves, Flowers, Ribbon

The Testimony:  Cherish - Everything has beauty, do what you love,love what you do, live everyday with intention 

Please see close-ups!

I used a stencil, flowers, die-cut leaves, and ribbon.

Here are the items that I used:

Bazzill Cardstock
Corrugated Cardstock
Cherish - Michaels
Flowers - Petaloo & Prima
Tim Holtz - Leaves die-cut
Ribbon &White Lace - Hobby Lobby

Thank you for taking a peek and have a great day!

Hugs – Ginger

Autumn

Hello my friends!  Here is my layout for the Design Team at CSI.  I thought the colors and the challenge was perfect for these photos which I just love.  They give me a very serene feeling and Fall is my favorite time of the year.  

I wish I had taken these photos but I did not.  My youngest sister did while in Wisconsin. They have a home there which they always go to from the beginning of summer to mid October.  They live here in Texas which gets extremely hot so going there during the summer is much better.  One year I just may have to go with her and her husband!

Here is the challenge.

Here is how I solved the case:

The Scheme:  I used all five colors
The Evidence:  Architectural element, Leaves, Wood element
The Testimony:  Autumn "Live" - Live in the moment, Own your dreams, Best day ever

Here are the close-ups: 

 This is so simple and I love the way it turned out.  

 These photos are so gorgeous!

Items that I used:

Prima paper
Other papers from my stash
Petaloo flowers, plus some from Michaels
Martha Stewart circle cutter
SA Crafters - wood items
Butterflies from my stash

Thankkyou for looking and have a wonderful day!

Hugs – Ginger

Love

Hello friends!  I did this layout for CSI Design Team.  I have this sweet photo of my granddaughter Kenzie when she was three.  Please join us in some fun here at CSI!!

Please see the challenge:

 

This is how I solved this case:

The Scheme:  I used all 5 colors

The Evidence:  Polka Dots, Butterflies, Texture Paste, Sprinkles

The Testimony:  Love - Be Your Beautiful Self

Please see the close-ups!

Here you can see the various papers and micro beads - plus the beautiful flowers.

I used punches on the outside of the paper and you can see the stencil  plus modeling paste which I then added watercolor.

Again you can see the layers and micro beads.

I added various layer behind the photo.

Here is a list of items that I used -

Martha Stewart punches - Deco Fan and Arch Lattice

Tim Holtz - Leaves die cut

Prima - Flowers; Stencil

Michael's - Love (word); Small blue Micro Beads

Prills - Bronze Micro Beads

Stampin' Up - The Background Stamp

My Stash - Papers, Modeling Paste

Thank you for looking and have a great day!

Hugs – Ginger

 

Baby Blue Eyes

This little one is my youngest grandson Jaxson.  I did this layout for More Than Words.

The word inspiration is Delicate and we had to use fabrics.

Our Main Challenge is based on a word inspiration and a creative challenge.

The challenge is open to layouts, canvases and art journal pages only.

Make sure to carefully read our instructions below.

Word Inspiration - DELICATE

Creative Challenge - FABRICS

What does the word DELICATE inspire you to create?

You can choose to use the actual word somewhere on your project 

or simply be inspired by it.  Since, as you are aware, words 
are an integral part of our challenges, we want to know 
how this month's word stimulated your creative process, 
so please do explain in your blog post how it inspired you!

For our creative challenge this month, we ask that you incorporate on your project some type(s) of FABRIC! You can decide to either do some lacing with your favourite satin ribbon, include a lovely piece of vintage lace, decorate with some burlap or even go trendy by adding a touch of denim. Dress up your project in whatever textile your creative heart fancies!

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT MTW RULES!

To be eligible to win, you have to incorporate both requirements of the challenge, 

the word inspiration and the creative challenge.

Just look at our designers' projects and descriptions as examples.

You must also include our board image as well as a link to our blog in your entry post.  AND you may combine our challenge with no more than 2 other challenge

(http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.ca/)

Here are my close-ups:

You can see here I used various papers, fabric, lace, and leather.  I used these flowers by Prima.

I used my computer on the Baby Blue Eyes, a stamp and stencil for the background then added watercolor and the sprinkling of color.

I also added the blue and bronze micro beads to the background and the flowers.

You can see here all the layering that I did.

This was a great challenge.  When I noticed the word Delicate I could not think of anything more fitting than a picture of a baby.  They are so delicate and sweet!  

Thank you for looking and may you have a wonderful day!

Hugs – Ginger

Tennis

Hello my friends!  I did this layout for the design team at CSI.

This is my sweet granddaughter Paityn.  Is learning how to play tennis.  However she really does not like it and would prefer to just stay home.  But her parents think otherwise.

Here is the challenge:

This is how I solved the case:

The Scheme:  Used all 5 colors
The Evidence:  Floral Print, Flowers, Leaves
The Testimony:  Tennis - Do your best; believe in yourself; make it happen

Here are the close-ups:

Isn't she lovely!

Here are the items that I used:

Metal heart - Hobby Lobby

Papers - Prima- Authentique

Butterflies - Michaels

Flowers - Prima & Michales Arts & Craft

Leaves - Tim Holts Die cut

Thank you for looking!

Hugs – Ginger

Fearless

Hello friends!  I did this layout for More Than Words Challenge.  I love their challenges.  This one was grunge and you had to use the word Fearless.

This is my layout.

I love this photo of my Mom.  She passed away two years ago but I thought of this black and white photo would go perfect with grunge.  This paper I found and I thought it would work.

Here is the challenge.

September 2017 Main Challenge
FEARLESS & GRUNGE

It's September, and in the North, people are saying 'Where has the Summer gone?!' 

and in the South, people are happy that it is finally Spring!  

Wherever you are though, September is a great month to scrapbook,
 so hopefully you will join in on our new Main Challenge!

Along with a fabulous challenge, we have a surprise for you...
a new amazing manufacturer has joined our sponsor lineup
and thanks to them, we can offer not 2, but 3 random prizes this month,
along with our usual list of merit and mystery prizes...
So definitely extra incentive to play along!

Our Main Challenge is based on a word inspiration and a creative challenge.

The challenge is open to layouts, canvases and art journal pages only.

Make sure to carefully read our instructions below.

Word Inspiration - FEARLESS

Creative Challenge - GRUNGE

What does the word FEARLESS inspire you to create?

You can choose to use the actual word somewhere on your project 

or simply be inspired by it.  Since, as you are aware, words 
are an integral part of our challenges, we want to know 
how this month's word stimulated your creative process, 
so please do explain in your blog post how it inspired you!

GRUNGE is defined as a deliberately untidy and uncoordinated style. Whether it focuses on dark colours, a distressed or stained look, punk graffiti, messy designs, one thing's for certain... you have to not be scared of taking risks.  So be fearless and let's get grungy!

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT MTW RULES!

To be eligible to win, you have to incorporate both requirements of the challenge, 

the word inspiration and the creative challenge.

Just look at our designers' projects and descriptions as examples.

You must also include our board image as well as a link to our blog in your entry post.  AND you may combine our challenge with no more than 2 other challenges.

(http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.ca/)

Please see the close-ups!

 

This was the first time I tried doing a layout in grunge and I rather like it!  Thank you for looking and have a great day!

Hugs – Ginger

Together

Hello friends!  I did this sweet layout for the Design Team at CSI Color Stories Inspiration.  I love everything about this challenge.

This picture is so dear to me.  It is my granddaughter Paityn and her little brother Jaxson.  It is so sweet.  

 

Here is the challenge:

 

Here is how I solved this case:

The Scheme:  I used all five colors

The Evidence:  Polka Dots, Flowers, String

The Testimony:  Together - On the tag it says:  This is my sweet granddaughter and her little brother.  She is so sweet and gentle with him.  They are sitting underneath a large tree and the breeze is so calming.  I love days like this.

Please see the close-ups!

 

I added various flowers and used a die-cut for the leaves.

You can see here the various layers of papers that I used.  

I cut out a circle, added flowers, and used a die-cut for the word together.  I also used micro beads.

Again you can see the papers and this sweet little butterfly.

Here is a list of products that I used.

Papers - Various papers in my stash

Corrugated white and brown paper - Michaels

Butterflies (Large ones and small one) - Michaels

Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

Flowers - Michaels -

Tim Holtz - Die Cuts Leaves

Prima - Micro Beads

Thank for for looking and have a great day!

Hugs – Ginger