scrappassion

RISE & SHINE

the case file #68 is open for investigation at CSI

EVIDENCE

circles, small brads, stitching, paint  

TESTIMONY

write 3 important and 5 less important, but interesting things about your subject (on the back of my layout)  

This week's color palette was quite challenging. I didn't have anything remotely close to the "celadon green" (nice way of describing mold green or penicillin green) but then I started mixing paints and obtained the right hue.

some close ups

TFL!

CLICK

 

the case file #66 is open for investigation at CSI

EVIDENCE

arrows (the black triangles), plaid/checks (washi tape)

TESTIMONY

something funny - I  journaled on the back of my layout about my passion for photography and how it sometimes leads me to funny situations

 

Loved the color palette this week

For my background paper I used an OLD patterned paper from an Italian company which probably doesn't exist anymore. Bought the paper 8 years ago, yay me for using old stash!

 

some close ups

KEEP IT SIMPLE

 The case file#64 is open for investigation once again at CSI!

EVIDENCE

rub-ons/stamps (both), circles, leaves (on a scrap of paper underneath the photo), stencils

JOURNALING

I used the following verbs to describe myself: hug, give, falter, laugh, appreiate, believe, dream, respect, advise, savor, bond, care

 

And here's my take on the challenge

new: star punch, journaling tag, washi tapes

old:  Scenic Route scraps, stamps, rub-ons, patterned paper scraps, Glitz package (grey)

 

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FRIENDS

 

Case file #62 is open for investigation at CSI.

 

EVIDENCE

I used wood (camera) and circles

JOURNALING

I've documented a friendship with photos and a quote

 

TFL!

DREAMER

The case file #61 is ready for investigation at CSI!

EVIDENCE

I used rub-ons, buttons, pleating (book paper, very hard to detect) and string

JOURNALING

Used the inspiration word "dream" in my journaling which is a quote by Harriet Tubman

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strenght, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

Here's my layout

     

LOVED the color palette even though it's a little bit more muted than I usually prefer. And absolutely loved working on this page. I used a photo of Valentina which I took last Sunday.

As usual I used different mixed media to achieve texture and dimension such as gesso, book pages, modeling paste with stencils, mists, flipping onto the background some ink and watered down acrylic paints, crazy stitching and stamping. I added rub-ons,  buttons, chipboard, staples and twine to achieve even more dimension.      

                                                                                            

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twine and stitching

modeling paste with stencils, flicking of paint and ink

buttons, staples, paint drops, stitching

modeling paste - less than on the upper RH corner

more twine and pleated book paper

TFL!!

POWER OF LOVE

 Case file #60 is open for investigation at CSI!

EVIDENCE

I used layers, small brads and circles and also something glossy = Glossy Accent

JOURNALING

used the word "admire" in my journaling

 

I used gesso, stamping, inks, washi tapes and stitching to create layers.

The photo is of my daughter and her partner.

 

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13.02.2012

 

The case file #59 is open for investigation at CSI.

 

Wonderful color palette

 

 

EVIDENCE

bird (die cut and stamped), cage (stamped), numbers (title, stamped and in the journaling), something transparent (overlay), texture paste

JOURNALING

List 14 things about your topic

I wrote 14 random facts about our 30th wedding day celebration last year: one of the best days of my life - 30 years of marriage - snow in Rome - 80's disco music by Roby - the best cake ever - 20 bottles of prosecco - all decorations ahand made by me - the day spent with family and best friends - the wedding movie from 1982 - black and red - rented a bust o tget to the restaurant (snow!) - danced hours on end - loved to plan everything - 30 gorgeous red long stem roses from Franco

 

I used one of Em Stafrace's Birthday release drafts,  the #18.5  

here are some close ups of the layout

MERRY X-MAS

                                            Case file #58 is open for investigation at CSI!

Absolutely gorgeous color scheme and the icing on the cake is Em Stafrace's beautiful sketch to follow.

 

 

 

Here's my interpretation

I took thsee photos this past Christmas in Wellington, New Zealand where we spent 4 weeks at our daughter's house. This was the first time in 4 years that we spent Christmas together as a family. The previous years the girls had been/lived alternatively in London, Japan and New Zealand so it was quite impossible for all of us to be together. "Christmas in flip-flops" was a bonus :) 

EVIDENCE

wood (buttons), metal (snowflake, brad and staples), eyelets, twine

JOURNALING

look at your picture and let your thoughts wander and just write about what comes to mind : I wrote about the importance of spending time (Christmas) together as a family

 

And here are some closeups

STILL THE ONE

Case file #57 is open for investigation at CSI.

 

 EVIDENCE

I used hearts, vines and die cuts

 

TESTIMONY

I wrote a verse of Shania Twain's song on the back of my layout. It has the inspiration word "love" in it.

"You are still the one I run to

the one that I belong to

You're still the one I want for life

you're still the one I love

the only one I dream of

You're still the one I kiss goodnight"

 

Yep, he's still The One after 31 years :)

Absolutely loved the color scheme! As always I used different media to create layers: gesso, stamping, misting, rub-ons, washi tape, stitching and stickers. I also used my new butterfly punch :) Love those tiny butterflies.

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TFL!

 

CAPPUCCINO ART

I created Cappuccino Art as my DT creation for CSI #55.

Here's the case file

 

Very difficult colors for me but I think I pulled it off thanks to a series of photos depicting our friend John's cappuccino art which he performed for us in Mykonos in 2009.

For this layout I used one of Emma Stafrace's page drafts, the 16.5. 

EVIDENCE

circles and stitching

TESTIMONY

I used the inspiration word "favorite" in my journaling which I wrote on the back of my layout.

I hardly ever drink espresso or cappuccino abroad because they always seem to disappoint me. The one exception to this is espresso made by our Greek friend John and I just loved to see how he created the yummy cappuccino art for me. Since it was hot in July in Mykonos I asked a cappuccino freddo = cold cappuccino instead of the usual hot one. I could say that it became my favorite cold drink during our stay - well, if you don't count champagne cocktails ;)

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