Gimme a Clue 2009 -number 3

[Lauren]

inspire me with colour

[mcbowersox]

Coat from Gymboree
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/gymbo-coat.jpg

Sweater from Children's Place
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/cp-sweater.jpg

Outfit from Gymboree
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/fashion-flower.jpg

Photo of Seven Sisters I took in San Francisco (I really wanted to pull the light yellow color from the one house, but just couldn't get it)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Seven-Sisters.jpg

[dawn-in-nz]

Here's a couple from me:-

Rigatoni
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6607/rigatoni.jpg

Maurice Kain
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6607/maurice-kain.jpg

[MurlieMac]

Here's my DDs wedding colors

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/Untitled-160.jpg

[Muma]

here are a few

http://i41.tinypic.com/11ucoiv.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/dq4xo4.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/o93kt5.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2as41t.jpg

[bamabreeze10]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6701/thumbs/coral_color_palette.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296428)
Coral Colors (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296428)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6701/thumbs/debs_palm_color_palette.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296072)
Palm tree in Deb's yar... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296072)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6701/thumbs/tulips7.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=297277)
Tulip Colors (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=297277)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6701/thumbs/sunset44.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=297276)
Sunset Colors (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=297276)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6701/thumbs/bouquet_floral.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296414)
Bouquet colors (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296414)

[Jeanet]

Here's one from me

http://i40.tinypic.com/2d7633c.jpg

[Muma]

I found 2 more Kinda into spring atm

http://i39.tinypic.com/1zebkwk.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/vhc6eb.jpg

[Kathleen]

I think I am in time for this one! Here are a few from me (two from the same photo):

Fabric from drapes in my office and that cover my tack board behind my desk:
http://cdn-1-service.phanfare.com/images/external/1466784_1419796_58468005_Full_3/0_0_8911a3a83e141410f4f93a21817d3724_1

From a flower bunch in my office:
http://cdn-1-service.phanfare.com/images/external/1466784_1419796_58468006_Full_3/0_0_e315062e32ffdd6091da33ec4692a885_1

http://cdn-1-service.phanfare.com/images/external/1466784_1419796_58468007_Full_3/0_0_ffe94318b96ad971fd5a70ceaea9c898_1

[dawn-in-nz]

Another couple from me:-

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6607/Tea-Time-_3.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6607/succulent.jpg

[Muma]

Wow .... quite a few to choose from there ....

[dinaben99]

These look great

[JenniferG]

here's one:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6620/Sea_Foam_swatch.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=298072&cat=6620)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6620/Ocean-Blue-swatch.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296451)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6620/Ocean-Bottom-swatch.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296453)

[Lauren]

Hmmm - I cant decide!!!!!!!- Im tossing up between Jeanets - ( cause we need a more masculine kit I think - and this would work really well with san francisco photos which I have lots of to scrap ... and Jennifers top one - and I also like Mumas top one........ hmmmmmmm -

[Kathleen]

When I first Saw Jeanet's it actually made me think it would be a good compliment to Foggy Day! And she gets extra points for her distressed color chips!!! And just to show I am no help at all, love Muma's peachy/orangey/green, and Jennifer's more modern swatch!

[Lauren]

Lets go with Jeanets
http://i40.tinypic.com/2d7633c.jpg
If even just for selfish reasons - next time Im posting a photo and we are goign to use it cause I have a heap of photos from Bodie and Mono Lake that I havent scrapped yet and need to!!!!!!!!!!!

[mcbowersox]

I vote for Jennifer's top one! That just jumped out at me.

[mcbowersox]

Oops! There was a page two and you already picked.

[mariafer]

Love it... I would love a solid in the teal... all grunged up

Another suggestion. I am into the type of background that is almost a layout in itself (like the one in afternoon delight). So how about a teal or gray mini dot all grunged on the edges with a heart in one of the reds in one of the corners.

Or along the same idea a background with a lined swirl edge (like doodled or stamped) and the inside a nice teal wash type paint background and outside the border a nice grungy red (maybe with a grid)

I would love a gray grid.

[Lauren]

Love it... I would love a solid in the teal... all grunged up

.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_1.jpg

[honeymoon]

See how the brickwork has rows and shadows, I'd like a self striped paper a bit like that in the pink/red colours.

[Jeanet]

I'd like to see a paper with the same stripes as the sentry box. Thick stripes with very little color differences.

Oh and btw just a little info - the photo is from Amalienborg, where our Queen lives

[bsneely]

Wow!! Hard choices to pick from for a color choice! Loved them all!! How about a stripe using the 2 red colors....maybe a plaid with the 2 reds paired with the 2 grays.

[Muma]

Oh boy ... just look at that scrummy yummy paper. I love grunge ......
what about a doodly grungy flower paper ... white BG with doodles in the other colours?
Not that that would be very masculine .... I am such a girl at times LOL

[LinJ]

How about a scrolly paper like the scrolls above the door in the picture?

[JanP]

Gorgeous first bg - love it. Good idea for one with the two reds and the grey - perhaps a stripe with the two reds and a subtle grey swirly pattern overlay?

[JanP]

Another thought - what about a grungy white background with swirly reds?

[mariafer]

how about a harlequin (that is the diamond shape right?) pattern in red

[JanP]

Hey, I'm on a roll :) What about a bg of all colours blended in blotches - and grunged of course! What is it about grunginess? :lol:

[JanP]

Oooh yes - harlequin!

[JanP]

I would also love a bg in the dark red, just like the one already done.

[Kathleen]

How about that middle dark color, with some scrolls and flourishes, maybe fleur de lys, grunged up into it, kind of like the metal work on the lamp posts, and the stone work above the door.

[Lauren]

See how the brickwork has rows and shadows, I'd like a self striped paper a bit like that in the pink/red colours.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_2.jpg

[JanP]

Nice!

[dinaben99]

what about a grungy gray background with teal and or dirty white scrolls like the wall mounted lamp posts, all over

[cowboy]

Is it a masculine theme Lauren? If so, maybe some kind of tartan.

[sandygb]

I'd love to see a white background paper (similar to the ftexture and grunge of the first blue paper) that has some of the gray/lavendar and the blue grunging.

EDITED - Actually it could have all the colors grunged into a white background. Some just faintly grunged, and a maybe a couple of the colors done with a slight paint splatter/spray.

[Jeanet]

Oh Sandy that would look pretty. Love that idea

[Lauren]

working on the next background now - Im actually away from Thursday till the following wednesday so Id like to move fairly fast on this one if I can so we can finish it before I go away - so keep on with the suggestions!!

[Lauren]

How about that middle dark color, with some scrolls and flourishes, maybe fleur de lys, grunged up into it, kind of like the metal work on the lamp posts, and the stone work above the door.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_3.jpg

[Kathleen]

BEAUTIFUL and unique background!!

[PacificTonz]

I love the papers! I hardly have any interesting white papers - grunged up a bit but not just inked edges - something like that would be nice. The solids work well in the grunged up look.

[Kathleen]

For the last paper, how about grungy white with some kind of dots in various colors.

[JanP]

White paper - great!

[mariafer]

I still would love a paper with red around the edges and then one of the other colors (gray or green) on the inside.

[shawsi]

Can we have a paper with a military look? Not sure what though.

Maybe a white grunge with stripes around the edges.

Maybe with narrow pin stipes, with some sort of figure in the corners.

[shawsi]

What about a reverse of the white on blue...do something with blue on white.

[pinky7]

I have missed 2 already for this year! AhH! I better join in!

White paper with grey and pink dots.

[jemtred]

I really think the idea of a white paper is great. Maybe with a very light grey/pewter (its my colour of the moment!) speckle around the edges - kind of like a grunged edge overlay but much more subtle.

[Lauren]

for everyone who wanted a white paper

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_4.jpg

[sandygb]

Yay...Thanks for the white paper!

[Lauren]

Ok lets get on to elements - we have 2 days for 8 elements so we need to motor!!!!

[pinky7]

OK, I would like to see a chipboard multiframe element, maybe with each frame being a different shape

[sandygb]

I'd like to see a stamped frame. Either rectangular or rounded rectangular with 2 diagonal corners done in a fancy scrollwork fashion.

EDITED: If not a frame, then the same idea done as an overlay with simple black lines near the edge of the page and 2 decorated diagonal corners

[webfrau]

Some sort of border element that echoes the vertical pattern in the paper - a lace or a metal filigree perhaps.

[sandygb]

A red paper flower that is dimensional rather than flat. More like a Mum.

[sandygb]

A metal scrollwork heart. I was thinking either red or black.

[sueya]

I'd like to see a metal scrollwork corner piece like the ones in the original photo under the lamps
I also think a pewter frame with scrolls in the corners would look good too

[Lauren]

A metal scrollwork heart. I was thinking either red or black.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_5.jpg

[PacificTonz]

Yay! Love the white paper.

Elements, how about some twisted dark wire, maybe into a border with a heart twisted into it - or some little metal brads, chunky dented ones, or red ones with some white edging

[newbienfr]

beaded wire element

double pewter frame (don't know what shape) one tilted

[jemtred]

Overlay, overlay, overlay!! Always love overlays. Edging in twisty wire with red beady flowers/medals (?) and leaves with veins showing. Some ragged jounaling material (thinking man and military here)

[Betsyfru]

This kit is going to coordinate super well with Seize the Day!
How about a red grosgrain ribbon & bow?

[bsneely]

How about a ribbon done in that wavy curl you do so well .... red and gray intwined around each other with a red and gray bow

[Kathleen]

Great job on the white paper, taking many suggestions together to make something cool!

A square frame, with similar, but slightly simpler than scroll work on the heart, although mostly like a wrought iron, maybe with a touch of chipped red paint.

Or a rectangular postage stamp frame.

[Kathleen]

Dark gray stapled ribbon, with some subtle red or white stitching through it on the edges. Tattered ends.

[JenniferG]

Lauren, I believe bling would be great in this...of course!!! Maybe a diamond bling like what's in the blue patterned paper.

[sandygb]

Love that red metal scrollwork heart. It's exactly what I had in mind!!!

I like Kathleen's suggestion for a similar red frame.....and the ideas for a ribbon and flower

[Heidi]

I would like to see some black metal scrolly stuff & maybe some word art about love or something valantiney!

[Lauren]

I'd like to see a stamped frame. Either rectangular or rounded rectangular with 2 diagonal corners done in a fancy scrollwork fashion.

EDITED: If not a frame, then the same idea done as an overlay with simple black lines near the edge of the page and 2 decorated diagonal corners

Well its kind of stamped - but kind of not !!
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_6.jpg

[MurlieMac]

How about a border only on 2 sides, like a lampost, in the fancy scrollwork like the frame
Looks great so far!

[Kathleen]

For journaling ... think of two or three pieces of paper, each in the shape of a diamond that has been folded in half twice from point to point. Kind of tilted in different directions. I'd love to see it in a paper like the white one you did - with the grungy edges, bit of red and gray.

[Corgi Lover]

Stapled journaling strips

Messy stitching

[Corgi Lover]

Ribbon

A flower folded in half held in place by a button

[Corgi Lover]

A semi circle of stitching with a few tags sewn in around the edge

A ribbon slide

A page pebble

[Lauren]

ool!

A square frame, with similar, but slightly simpler than scroll work on the heart, although mostly like a wrought iron, maybe with a touch of chipped red paint.


ok so its not wrought iron - I tried several styles and a paper frame looked best


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_7.jpg

[JanP]

Oooh this is gorgeous so far! Would velum journaling mat/s fit in? Or maybe in the white bg paper?
How about a group of coloured staples that could also be placed individually?
Gold or silver bar pin - thinking military - like a medal bar.

[JanP]

A swirly overlay to match the black frame would be nice.

[JanP]

Red roses.

[dinaben99]

I like the idea of a red overlay with a very subtle texture or pattern and curled edges so that it looks a bit aged

[sandygb]

Ooo, this kit is looking beautiful!....

How about a black Roman Numeral clockface stamp (or wrougt iron). Just the numbers in a circle like they would be on a clock face, but no circle around the outside. Then separate ornate hands that could positioned.

[sandygb]

How about something like a fancy ATC card in an art deco style.

[Kathleen]

really pretty paper frame!

[Kathleen]

Dark gray stapled ribbon, with some subtle red or white stitching through it on the edges. Tattered ends.

Maybe rather than staples, red rusty jewels to hold the ribbon in a few places?

[Lauren]

Ooo, this kit is looking beautiful!....

How about a black Roman Numeral clockface stamp (or wrougt iron). Just the numbers in a circle like they would be on a clock face, but no circle around the outside. Then separate ornate hands that could positioned.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_8.jpg

[PacificTonz]

Oh this is looking really good:tup:

[Lauren]

No one asked for this mat but I just felt like after I made the clock it needed something round and I wanted a little bit of swirl in it
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_9.jpg

[sueya]

Love that clock face! I'd like to see a twisted satin ribbon in red or black.

[sandygb]

This is gorgeous Lauren! I
ve been sitting here staring at it trying to think what else it needs and I agree with Sueya that it needs something like a ribbon or border strip that runs the width of the page. Maybe a dark gray ribbon? Is this the last element?

[Wanda]

I'll be in line at the store waiting for this one--love the clock!

[newbienfr]

Love how this is turning out!

what about some brads or some photo corners

[Heidi]

Love that clock - especailly the hands on it!

[pinky7]

What happened to the white frame?
This is looking good!
It needs a ribbon and a bow and some flowers, like bleeding hearts!

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/pinky076/bleeding-hearts.jpg

[Corgi Lover]

I would love to continue with the circle a bit - a semi circle of red stitching with small tags around to journal on

A folded stitched ribbon

messy stitching

stitched journaling tags

[Corgi Lover]

a folded down corner

some black messy mess that is a corner piece that comes almost across the page and down one side a couple inches and then stapled in the top area with a cluster of staples

a cluster of staples

[mariafer]

I just went to the scrapbook store here... and I saw the rubons with gems on them. I would love to see some swirl stamps with gems on them digitally... Some white and black swirls with red gems... or even red with red.

[JanP]

The white frame is hiding under the gorgeous mat! :lol: I agree it needs a ribbon and/or bow. Perhaps some sort of fastener on the ribbon - like mabe two bits of ribbon with a smaller version of the heart (different colour?) connecting them.

[Lauren]

I just went to the scrapbook store here... and I saw the rubons with gems on them. I would love to see some swirl stamps with gems on them digitally... Some white and black swirls with red gems... or even red with red.

Ok I really have NO idea if this is the sort of thing you were thinking about - but here it is
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_10.jpg

Im counting the clock face and hands as one piece so we still have 2 to go - and i must say this is turning out NOTHING how I envisaged at the start!!!!!!!

[mcbowersox]

That swirl is so cool!

[mcbowersox]

Maybe something dangly with a little bit of sparkle like the swirl?

A ribbon would be good, too.

[sandygb]

I'm still hoping for a ribbon too....plain, striped, dotted? Maybe burgundy and white check?
A deep red flower
A sheer white lace border strip

[Lauren]

Ribbon



ribbon done - not a regular ribbon but i thought it would be nice to have something different

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_11.jpg

one more thing to go

[Betsyfru]

Something to journal on...a white card with those paisleys (or one of them) faintly showing in the BG

[JenniferG]

Love the ribbon!

Still think bling would be great. Not a lot, just something dangling.. a single dangle in the same design as the scrolly design in the blue paper. That would wrap this up nicely.

[sandygb]

Ooo, I love that version of threaded ribbon!!!

[sandygb]

How about a big red blingy jewel set in black filagree metal.

[newbienfr]

Love the ribbon!!!!

would still like to see some aged metallic brads, photo corners, or metal clips

[newbienfr]

a small stack of papers for journaling - edges are rolled, torn, bent, etc.

[Lauren]

A deep red flower


Ok flower ...........
Now we need a name
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_3_12.jpg

[sandygb]

Time for Love
Time for You

[sandygb]

Time is Eternal

[mcbowersox]

Swirls and Scrolls
Sweetheart Scrolls
Sentimental Scrolls
Danish Darling (for Jeanet)
Danish Delight
Royal Rubies (wasn't the photo of the queen's home?)
Royal Red

[PacificTonz]

Valentime
My heart ticks for you
Jewel of my heart

[newbienfr]

A Moment in Time

Time after Time

[windstorm]

Always Time for Love

[newbienfr]

Time for Making Memories

[dawn-in-nz]

Time Stands Still
Beauty in Time
Timeless

[Corgi Lover]

LOVE the threaded ribbon! :)

[Corgi Lover]

Time Stamp

[JanP]

Toni - you already had my idea - Valentime! Great minds think alike :lol:

[Dani B]

Romantic Times

[Dani B]

Never Too Late For Love

[bamabreeze10]

Time after Time
Hearts Desire

[Melissa]

Be Still My Heart
Lovely Vintage
So Easy to Please
Grungy Love
Love-N-Grunge
My Vintage Love
At Last

[Lauren]

A lot of those names are already taken sadly - but Time after Time isnt - so that it shall be!!

[bamabreeze10]

exciting!! great kit :)

[mariafer]

This is beautiful. Great kit and great name.

[shawsi]

I missed the end of this, but it is beautiful. Very versatile, but then most of yours are! I simply love the frames. Can't wait!

[dinaben99]

cool kit

[sandygb]

Beautiful kit and name!!!

[JanP]

Wonderful kit!

[Lauren]

Free kits will go out to JanP , bamabreeze10 and Dani B but I wont get to send them out until after I get back on Wednesday

[JanP]

Thank you Lauren - that was a surprise! :)

[sandygb]

Ooo, big congrats girls!!! What a gorgeous kit....

[Dani B]

Yipeeee, its a beautiful kit - Thank You Lauren !

[mcbowersox]

This turned out awesome! I will be in withdrawal till you get back!

[pinky7]

Congrats girls!

[sueya]

I posted a message in the "Gimme a clue no2" thread to ask if any winners were chosen but got no reply. Does anyone know who won that kit?

[dawn-in-nz]

I think Lauren forgot about a draw for that one Sueya, never mind, there's always next time :D