Be-Muse-Me Once!

[Robyn Gough]

Welcome to the very first Be-Muse Me! I was going to start this yesterday but my computer decided to crash on me and I had to reformat my c drive and re-install everything... still going with that, but photoshop is on there at least! Bare with me however if I am not super quick because I intend to install as I need it...

Just as a recap on how this works....

On occasion, my muse does momentarily leave me and I then become in need of inspiration to get those creative juices flowing. On just such occasions I have decided to hold a Be-Muse-Me challenge where you can WIN a free kit!

The idea is similar to Lauren's Gimme A Clue (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=713), and Tina's Designakit Winakit (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=592).

On the occasion my muse decides to leave me, I will call on you lovely ladies (and spunky gents!) to inspire me and get those creative juices flowing. I find my best kits are made when given an 'assignment' so to speak to challenge me and spark those creative juices, so Be-Museing-Me, shall be a win win situation for all of us!

This is how it will work...

I will ask for colour palette suggestions and/or inspiration photo (if you wish) to create the kit from.
I will ask for paper suggestions & then element suggestions to begin building the kit.
Next will be finding a name for the kit, from your suggestions, I will choose a name for the kit.
Prize: 3 people will win the finished kit.

1. Winner of colour palette choice
2. Random Winner
3. Winner of Kit Name Choice

THEN - you have another chance to win!

Once the kit is available in store, create a layout with that kit post it in the Be-Muse-Me gallery (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=6745) and you will get a posting bonus.

Be sure to link to your layout in the challenge thread so we all know to check the gallery. To be eligible for the posting bonus you must post a link to your layout in this challenge thread.

Ok ladies and gents, ready for the first challenge??

Lets see your palette suggestions!!! :-) :tup:

[Scrapping4Him]

Wahoo - I'll be first :D

Here's a picture of Megan in her Halloween costume this past year.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6536/Megan_PumpkinPrincess.jpg

[Siriusone]

This is my first challenge like this... but here's mine

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6713/thumbs/colorpallet1.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/showphoto.php?photo=297743)

[mcbowersox]

I totally LOVE these games! It's a good thing all the designers don't do them, or I'd never get off the computer!

Be back in a bit with swatches!

[stitchmich]

I don't have a swatch, but I'm thinking a neutral palette- black, tan and white. I am remodeling a bathroom in those colors so that's what's on my brain :)

[Kathleen]

This is a favorite photo of my daughter when she was 3 weeks old. I've not been inspired to scrap it, I think because the colors are an odd combination. Maybe it will inspire you, Robyn, so I can be inspired!!

http://cdn-1-service.phanfare.com/images/external/1466784_1419796_58501720_Full_3/0_0_dd5f5aa56a97450b7d8e92d5a568a0bc_1

The cushion she is on is actually red and yellow, but color picker gives it too much green :-(

[Kathleen]

Although, Mandy, that photo of Megan is too cute, as are the colors!

[dawn-in-nz]

Here's a few from me:-

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

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6607/bromeliad1.jpg

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

[Seagal]

Here is one in honor of Valentines Day, which is just around the corner :love3:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/tulip_palette.jpg

[Marriedin79]

This is so yummy ... wish the colors fit my color scheme in the house!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/CompooperTeacher/gimmemore10.jpg

click here to get a larger view of the artwork (http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/PD--12351800/SP--A/IGID--1756182/Rhumba_in_Red_II.htm?sOrig=CAT&sOrigID=9722&ui=C50FB546E1FB41519A426CDD83C161D3)

OR

Here's another one:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b370/CompooperTeacher/gimmemore10b.jpg

And here's the link (http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/PD--10311878/SP--A/IGID--1156290/Pop_Art_Martini.htm?sOrig=CAT&sOrigID=1850&ui=C50FB546E1FB41519A426CDD83C161D3)to a larger view of the painting.

[Robyn Gough]

Oooh, beautiful colours, keep em coming! :-)

[stitchmich]

Can someone give me a quick "how-to" on swatches?

[MurlieMac]

Here are mine:

Because it's so cold here today

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/color-swatch-6.jpg

and one from Vincent Van Goughs Starry Night

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/color-swatch-4.jpg


Although I do also really like Kathleen's and Seagal's swatches

[Heidi]

Great color choices everyone - Now I gotta go find one to post!

[renee s]

Here's mine. Kind of a frosty sunset.

http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l322/rnrs/ColorSwatchSecond.jpg

[mariafer]

Love those dawn

And 1 from me:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3172206606_2feb987a8b.jpg?v=0

[dawn-in-nz]

Can someone give me a quick "how-to" on swatches?

Everyone does it differently but here's how I do it in PSE6.

Start with a new blank file, I size it to 300x300 pixels & 200ppi to start with, it will eventually end up being a different shape depending on the picture you use.

Scan the picture (from magazines whatever) and drag it into the blank file, you will probably need to resize it to fit, leave a space down the side or along the bottom for the colours, crop (don't crop out the space).

Now using the 'rectangular marquee tool' divide the space into five boxes (I do only 5 colours because that's what Lauren originally wanted, you can do whatever you like). You can only do one box at a time, so after drawing the first one click on 'set foreground colour' and using the eyedropper click on one of the colours in your picture, you might have to do it a few times to get the colour you want. Once you have it click OK then click on the 'paint bucket tool' and then click on the first box inside the marching ants, it will fill with colour.

Continue along this line for the other four boxes then click on 'save for web', resize to either 300 wide or in length (constraining proportions so it doesn't pull out of shape), save and post.

There's probably a much easier way but this works for me.

[Robyn Gough]

Oooh, fabulous colour everyone, it is going to be so hard to choose!

I will try and choose today if I can....so you have a little while more to post your colours!

Everyone does it differently but here's how I do it in PSE6.

Start with a new blank file, I size it to 300x300 pixels & 200ppi to start with, it will eventually end up being a different shape depending on the picture you use.

Scan the picture (from magazines whatever) and drag it into the blank file, you will probably need to resize it to fit, leave a space down the side or along the bottom for the colours, crop (don't crop out the space).

Now using the 'rectangular marquee tool' divide the space into five boxes (I do only 5 colours because that's what Lauren originally wanted, you can do whatever you like). You can only do one box at a time, so after drawing the first one click on 'set foreground colour' and using the eyedropper click on one of the colours in your picture, you might have to do it a few times to get the colour you want. Once you have it click OK then click on the 'paint bucket tool' and then click on the first box inside the marching ants, it will fill with colour.

Continue along this line for the other four boxes then click on 'save for web', resize to either 300 wide or in length (constraining proportions so it doesn't pull out of shape), save and post.

There's probably a much easier way but this works for me.

Thanks so much for posting this! This is a nice easy way to do it! I was going to try and do some instructions last night but was to zonked to think! LOL

[Impy]

I love this skirt, so here's my swatch (I don't own the skirt, but I'd love a kit to match it! :lol:)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/SwatchGardenSkirt.jpg

Here's another romantic one I could see you adding your vintage touch to, Robyn (not that your touch is vintage, but you do vintage well. ;)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/SwatchSherbet.jpg

[Impy]

Robyn, are you planning on doing any challenges where we use a kit and you make an add on as a posting bonus? I'm just looking at Mysterious Midnight (love that blue bow!) and wondering if I should save it for a challenge? I'd love a ribbon to put that bow on. ;)

Vicki

[dawn-in-nz]

I was wondering the same thing Vicki, and Mysterious Midnight is in my cart!

[stitchmich]

Everyone does it differently but here's how I do it in PSE6.

Start with a new blank file, I size it to 300x300 pixels & 200ppi to start with, it will eventually end up being a different shape depending on the picture you use.

Scan the picture (from magazines whatever) and drag it into the blank file, you will probably need to resize it to fit, leave a space down the side or along the bottom for the colours, crop (don't crop out the space).

Now using the 'rectangular marquee tool' divide the space into five boxes (I do only 5 colours because that's what Lauren originally wanted, you can do whatever you like). You can only do one box at a time, so after drawing the first one click on 'set foreground colour' and using the eyedropper click on one of the colours in your picture, you might have to do it a few times to get the colour you want. Once you have it click OK then click on the 'paint bucket tool' and then click on the first box inside the marching ants, it will fill with colour.

There's probably a much easier way but this works for me.

Thanks, Dawn! That makes perfect sense.

[Robyn Gough]

Robyn, are you planning on doing any challenges where we use a kit and you make an add on as a posting bonus? I'm just looking at Mysterious Midnight (love that blue bow!) and wondering if I should save it for a challenge? I'd love a ribbon to put that bow on. ;)

Vicki

Oh I think we can manage some of those! ;-)

[renee s]

Wow-Robyn! You've already got quite a fan following! If people are putting in requests for future challenge kit- I'd love to do one with your Pretty Chic page kit! Love that kit!

[MurlieMac]

Vintage Vibe gets my vote for a challenge since I'm doing a heritage book for my Dad. Of course I don't think it really matters to me because I've seem to have boughten 4 of your kits already.

[Robyn Gough]

Great color choices everyone - Now I gotta go find one to post!

Oooh it is so tough to choose, are you wanting to post one before I do Heidi?

Wow-Robyn! You've already got quite a fan following! If people are putting in requests for future challenge kit- I'd love to do one with your Pretty Chic page kit! Love that kit!

Vintage Vibe gets my vote for a challenge since I'm doing a heritage book for my Dad. Of course I don't think it really matters to me because I've seem to have boughten 4 of your kits already.

Oh my gosh I am so flattered! Thank you so much ladies! Looks like I already have a few more challenges to do ahead of me! ;-)

[Muma]

Dont think a colour scheme has been picked yet so thought I would suggest a few

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/5544/Muma-BeachHouse.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/5544/Muma-ScottishHeather.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/5544/Feeling_Hot.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/5544/Yellow_Paradise.jpg

LOL that should do for now.

[Robyn Gough]

OMG it is getting harder and harder to pick!!!!

Just a heads up, if you want some Be-Muse-Me flair, you can snag it in this thread (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=597855).

[Robyn Gough]

Here are mine:

Because it's so cold here today

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/color-swatch-6.jpg


Although I do also really like Kathleen's and Seagal's swatches

Ok this was REALLY tough, there were so many gorgeous palettes, but I need to do some more kits with blue in them.. so here it is....

I can't wait to see your paper suggestions! ;-)

[bamabreeze10]

Here are a few from me! I'm excited to help out :) Anything with greens would make my day though - our wedding is all greens and I'm DYING to watch someone design something green haha!

Enjoy!

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

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

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6701/thumbs/butterfly_bush_color_palette.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296071)
Butterfly Bush in Cali... (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=296071)

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

[bamabreeze10]

Aww I missed it by 1 minute hehe

[Robyn Gough]

Aww I missed it by 1 minute hehe

Aww, and some more great palettes! Make sure you submit next time. You know, green is my least liked colour, but I WANT to make a green kit to challenge myself a bit. So definately make sure you submit some green palettes next time! ;-) Just make sure there are one or two other colours in it so the green doesn't scream at me too much. :rofl:

[bamabreeze10]

Hehe I'll do that! Great choice for this challenge though! I'd love to see a page with blue and yellow together - something really spring like (even though our inspiration pic is penguins!!) maybe some swirles or a floral vine in one color on a paper of the opposite color? If that makes sense...

Aww, and some more great palettes! Make sure you submit next time. You know, green is my least liked colour, but I WANT to make a green kit to challenge myself a bit. So definately make sure you submit some green palettes next time! ;-) Just make sure there are one or two other colours in it so the green doesn't screem at me too much. :rofl:

[renee s]

Still locked in winter here- and not quite ready for spring, (well, ready for spring, but just took a whole bunch of winter pics) I'd like to see you go with the penquin theme, maybe snowballs, and snowflakes, a cute little penguin with a scarf and earmuffs, stuff like that. A thought, anyway.

[stitchmich]

Beautiful colors! I'd like to see papers with the blue and yellow blending together (not sure how to explain that) or something with a brush stroke texture.

[Siriusone]

The color pallet makes me think of both earth and sky...Id like papers that would go both masculine and feminine. Maybe a rough textured brown paper or for the blues I think maybe wispy soft brush strokes blending the soft yellow in.

[MurlieMac]

I'm with Renee s I'm not quite to spring yet. But yet I don't' know if I want another winter theme either. And I like the idea of blue and yellow blended splotches with brown grungy scratches.

[mariafer]

I have an idea... how about a blue background with a nice big swirl that looks like a good gust of wind just hit it...

I also like the ideas that are being bounced around about the heavily textured brown. hum... I wonder which way this kit will go..

Or another blue or brown paper with stamped snowflakes on the corner (not too noticeable) and alot of wear on the edges (white) so that it looks like snow covered it.

If you do go a boy kit... How about one with trucks, cars and planes type of thing... Like squares of each, or a simple pattern of them on a white background. You know those that are popular in boy bedding right now that are just the plain outline of the trucks,cars, etc.

enough ideas for now... got to go.

[Robyn Gough]

The color pallet makes me think of both earth and sky...Id like papers that would go both masculine and feminine. Maybe a rough textured brown paper or for the blues I think maybe wispy soft brush strokes blending the soft yellow in.

Ok, here are the first two papers! :yahoo:

http://www.digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOnce.jpg

[renee s]

Now that I see the paper I keep thinking it would be good to add something tan or cream to the mix. Maybe some chipboard elements, such as a grunged up swirl, or a grungy chipboard frame, or one with scalloped edges?

[HeatherH]

O.K., if people are putting in votes for what kits to use for your first few challenges, I vote for Sea Biscuit!! Already have a LO planned out in my head and I need to get it out of there to make room for more ideas!:lol:

[HeatherH]

How about a flower in the pale yellow color?

[stitchmich]

Robyn, those papers are fantastic!! If you do another paper, how about one in the light brown color maybe with a crackled paint texture. Also, I think a overlay would be nice, maybe with painted swishes or swirls.

[Seagal]

How about a soft suede/microfiber paper in the yellow? Kind of like chamois cloth :)
-- it could be grunged up with the lighter brown color

[Siriusone]

Ok, here are the first two papers! :yahoo:

http://www.digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOnce.jpg

Those are perfect! Just what I was thinking :tup:

[LinJ]

Love the color pic!

[LinJ]

Would also like to see some masculine items .... when it gets to elements ;-) Have some husband pics to scrapbook .....

[Kathleen]

The dark color (dark brown, I'm hoping) grungy to match the other two so far, with some swooshes and scrolls in the lighter brown color, maybe specs of yellow. Looking at the necks of the Mom and Dad penguin, that is curved as they are looking down, that made me think of this.

[Kathleen]

Forgot to mention, the first two backgrounds are lovely! The blue one in particular, I love the way the color moves across the page.

[mariafer]

How about a paper with swirls that almost look like clouds... Or a paper with clouds. That would be pretty too.

I would love a tiny yellow flower one. Little flowers tone on tone.

how about a stripe with all the colors but that it looks painted (like streaks)

[Heidi]

Wow - you all are so fast! I didn't get a chance to post my colors - time got away from me. But that's OK cuz I can see that you had many wonderful choices to pick from, Robyn. You picked a great one though & I love your 1st 2 papers! Can't wait to see what's next!! As I am still freezing here - I'm thinking penguins & ice would be nice!

[PacificTonz]

The kit is getting off to a great start with those two papers - the colours will work well for me in beach and summertime layouts so how about a gritty sandy textured paper and how about one that is water marked, sort of spashed unevenly, a bit grungy?

[Robyn Gough]

Oooh, fabulous idea's ladies! I can't wait to get home so I can do some more!! ;-)

[karinadawn]

Hi Robyn,
I would like to be a part of this to support you...being fellow Aussie and all.
So, my thoughts are also to do flourishes....maybe in light colours...make it a bit different than the typical dark flourishes. I think it would look good on the brown and blue.
Seeing as it is a penguin, you could also go with a "sea theme" and do sea elements.

Looking forward to seeing how this evolves.

Good luck

[Robyn Gough]

I would love a tiny yellow flower one. Little flowers tone on tone.


How about a soft suede/microfiber paper in the yellow? Kind of like chamois cloth

The kit is getting off to a great start with those two papers - the colours will work well for me in beach and summertime layouts so how about a gritty sandy textured paper and how about one that is water marked, sort of spashed unevenly, a bit grungy?

http://www.digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOncePapers.jpg

Hows this ladies? :)

Hi Robyn,
I would like to be a part of this to support you...being fellow Aussie and all.
Looking forward to seeing how this evolves.

Good luck

Thanks so much Karina! Me too! ;-)

[romey]

Oh Robyn, These are delightful!

[stitchmich]

Wow! Those are amazing papers!

[Siriusone]

Oh the papers are beautiful!

[Seagal]

Beautiful! I just love these colors, and the papers compliment each other perfectly! Love the flower imprint on the yellow one :)

[MurlieMac]

The papers are Awesome!

[mariafer]

I love those papers...

For elements how about a paper frame... kind of coming apart paper frame :)! And some stitching would be nice too.

I get the same feeling it would be great for all sorts of pictures, be it beach or snow or spring (now that you added the yellow) so I am hoping the elements stay nice and generic... :)

[bamabreeze10]

I'd love a ribbon with a bow in the blues/yellows

[stitchmich]

I love those papers...

For elements how about a paper frame... kind of coming apart paper frame :)! And some stitching would be nice too.

I get the same feeling it would be great for all sorts of pictures, be it beach or snow or spring (now that you added the yellow) so I am hoping the elements stay nice and generic... :)


I like the idea of staying generic too. Paper frame would be good, maybe a multi-photo frame for two or three photos. And a nice swirly stamp to tuck behind the frame.

[PacificTonz]

I love those papers! For elements how about some broken up stitching to frame a page or a multi picture frame that is linked or looped together sort of unevenly. Or is is possible to do the deeper colours maybe a mix up of the colours like a paint splat or splatter, possibly even slightly shiny or glittery would be an interesting offset to the pretty but slightly grungy look.

[Impy]

Oops. I got busy and forgot to come back. :)

We need some flower elements to match the paper. Brads maybe?

And I would love to see some ribbons tied in a knot, like to tie onto elements like frames or alphas or something. :)

[bamabreeze10]

how about an overlay (does that count as an embelishment or a paper? hehe) thats kind of a sparkle/glitter in the light yellow

a frame thats got a curled or worn edge

[Robyn Gough]

I love those papers...

For elements how about a paper frame... kind of coming apart paper frame :)!

I get the same feeling it would be great for all sorts of pictures, be it beach or snow or spring (now that you added the yellow) so I am hoping the elements stay nice and generic... :)

I like the idea of staying generic too. Paper frame would be good, maybe a multi-photo frame for two or three photos. And a nice swirly stamp to tuck behind the frame.

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOnce2Elements.jpg

[stitchmich]

PERFECT!! I love it!!

[jemtred]

A nice bit of crumpled paper for those who like to journal?

[Impy]

Ooh! That's beautiful! How about a nice fluffy white flower, or a daisy with some petals missing and then the missing petals a separate element (he loves me, he loves me not).

And some ribbons to tie around the frame? (I need some tied ribbons please!)

[MurlieMac]

I think a little bunch of flowers like the flowers on the yellow paper.

Instead of a ribbon how about string or a thin strip of cardboard like the frame is made out of.

[moog25]

i'd love a swirly edge overlay.

[moog25]

How about a painted flower or a flower brush?

[moog25]

I jumped in late, but now I can't seem to stop the ideas,lol!
How about a few painted-on journaling strips?

[renee s]

I like the idea of journaling strips. I would also like to see another single frame added to the kit, possibly made of cardboard. And something circular- maybe a circle WA or circle of small flowers.

[stitchmich]

I like the idea of journaling strips. I would also like to see another single frame added to the kit, possibly made of cardboard. And something circular- maybe a circle WA or circle of small flowers.

I like the idea of journalling strips too. And the circle of small flowers. And how about some wrapped raffia.

[Heidi]

Great job, Robyn! Love that yellow paper & that doodley swirl!

[Siriusone]

Oh the kit is looking great! I've been having computer issues and haven't been able to get any LO's done or get back here to see whats going on. Love the swirl and frames. I think some raffia strings or ribbon would be perfect as well!

[PacificTonz]

Ohhhh - fab frame!

How about a bit of random stitching?

[sueya]

I agree that this needs ribbons and/or stitching.
I would also like to see some flower shaped brads to match the flowers on the yellow
backgound

[Robyn Gough]

How about a painted flower or a flower brush?

An altered painted flower.

http://www.digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOnce3Elements.jpg

[Heidi]

Great flower - love it! How about something metal...

[Klamb1111]

I would like to see something sparkly...just a little touch.

[mariafer]

if you do sparkly.. how about a sparkly flower that we could place over the flower for added dimension... Or use it on its own if we wanted to. Different size gems would be great... and if not a flower than a swirl.

[Robyn Gough]

I think some raffia strings or ribbon would be perfect as well!

A nice bit of crumpled paper for those who like to journal?

And how about some wrapped raffia.

Ok, some Raffia Ribbon Wrap with a flower accent...

And a piece of crumpled journal paper.

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOnce5Elements.jpg

What else???

[romey]

Robyn, love what you have done so far. Perhaps, I would like to see a few more leaves or a small vine!

[renee s]

Love the raffia! It really adds to the kit. Is the flower attached? That would leave three more items needed, correct? I would still like to see another single frame. Frames for multiple photos are sometimes hard to work with alone, but work great as an addition to scrapping along side a larger main frame. Perhaps made out of glitter or metal as someone else mentioned. Or possibly falling apart cardboard peices stapled together. The vines suggested by romey would look good in the shape of a circle. Maybe with some jeweled flowers mixed in.

[MurlieMac]

How about a swirled or flowered overlay.

[MurlieMac]

brads (little flower brads), or a paper clip, or glitter, or a glitter frame in the blue color

[renee s]

One more suggestion- a circle of small glass flowers, possibly blue and yellow mix, edged in gold like little brads.

[bamabreeze10]

I LOVE that ribbon wrap and journaling paper!! looks great!

[stitchmich]

Robyn! You are amazing! It looks like Be-muse-me is going to be my new addiction. :tup:

[Robyn Gough]

Robyn! You are amazing! It looks like Be-muse-me is going to be my new addiction. :tup:

Aww, you are too sweet, glad you are enjoying it. It is all a bit new to me, as I have never done a challenge like this before, but it is FUN doing a kit based on your ideas ;-)

[dawn-in-nz]

Wrapped raffia around the side of the frames.

[mariafer]

I have been spending too much time at the paper scrapbook store but today I saw the cutest and I mean cutest clip for your page. It looked like a barret and one of them said family and the other had a bird, etc... anyway something of that sort would be so cute...

I also think some brads would be cool...

[stitchmich]

oooh... a little paper bird in the same style as the flower would be cute.

[Robyn Gough]

Love the raffia! It really adds to the kit. Is the flower attached? That would leave three more items needed, correct? I would still like to see another single frame. Frames for multiple photos are sometimes hard to work with alone, but work great as an addition to scrapping along side a larger main frame. Perhaps made out of glitter or metal as someone else mentioned. Or possibly falling apart cardboard peices stapled together. The vines suggested by romey would look good in the shape of a circle. Maybe with some jeweled flowers mixed in.

Ooops, forgot to mention that yes, the flower is attached to the raffia, so yes, 3 more items to go. There are some fabulous idea's here, can't wait to do some more. I will try and finish tonight and over the weekend but we have visitors because it is my daughters 7th birthday and we have parties and dinners etc, but I think I can still squeeze it in! ;-)

As a side note I am very excited because my brand new 23" widescreen monitor arrived today so I can't wait to play tonight! He he :yippee:

[quanita]

only a few more hours before you get to play with your monitor (now your next mission is to have two on at once my brother has two 24"s here at home and I do at work, but I would love it at home, still the one 19inch for me :)

[Robyn Gough]

I can't wait!! ;-) He he, now that would be cool, not sure where I would put the second one, I think I will be struggling to fit the 23" anyway! LOL I have a 17" at home so a new one was long overdue. At work I have a 19" but don't really need any bigger than that.

[stitchmich]

How about a word- like Beauty, Happiness, Joy, or something like that- either on a paper tag or as a stamp in a grungy font (like "designs" in your signature).

How are you liking that big monitor?

[Robyn Gough]

The vines suggested by romey would look good in the shape of a circle. Maybe with some jeweled flowers mixed in.

Tarnished metal vine circle with blue jeweled flowers....

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOnce6Elements.jpg

Two more elements to go! :tup:

[stitchmich]

Oh! that's fantastic! I'm glad you used some of the blue again.

[Robyn Gough]

Oh! that's fantastic! I'm glad you used some of the blue again.

Yes, I thought it needed a little more blue in it. ;-)

[Siriusone]

Love the circle with those blue flowers, it gives the kit a bit of sparkle. How about a little dangle element with a few of those little blue flowers.

[renee s]

This kit is turning out so adorable! And I love the jeweled flowers on the circle!

[Impy]

How about a blue brad of some sort to tack the note paper down?

Love this! It's be-u-ti-ful! :)

[honeymoon]

Blue jewelled brad
Maybe some ribbon to tie the two pieces of frame together?

[bamabreeze10]

could we get some of those jeweled flowers as their own element but in yellow to match the paper... or some word art that has the same kind of pattern as the tall flower. Maybe saying "spring" or something thats more creative but my brain seems to be lacking on a good word... hehe

[romey]

Love the new addition. I'm delighted you added more blue. It is my favorite color!

[sands_healy]

I've been away on holiday, so have not had the chance to welcome you to Designer Status. A huge congrats to you, and I look forward to working with you during the rest of my DET term.

[Robyn Gough]

How about a word- like Beauty, Happiness, Joy, or something like that- either on a paper tag or as a stamp in a grungy font (like "designs" in your signature).

How are you liking that big monitor?

LOVING it, although it is actually taking some getting used to, everything looks so BIG on it! LOL

could we get some of those jeweled flowers as their own element but in yellow to match the paper... or some word art that has the same kind of pattern as the tall flower. Maybe saying "spring" or something thats more creative but my brain seems to be lacking on a good word... hehe

Some Happiness wordart...

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOnce7Elements.jpg



I've been away on holiday, so have not had the chance to welcome you to Designer Status. A huge congrats to you, and I look forward to working with you during the rest of my DET term.

Thanks so much! Can't wait to see your work! ;-)

[Impy]

Now it needs a bluebird of happiness. ;)

Are we ready for a name or do we need more elements? It's beautiful!

[Robyn Gough]

Ooh, yes one more element!

[stitchmich]

Very pretty! How about a "glitter spray or trail". I don't really know what to call it, but scattered glitter or sparkles, like it's been blown in the wind.

[bamabreeze10]

how about another blue element like a border or overlay with the swirls in it

[PacificTonz]

I also think some scattered sparkley bits would be nice

[Robyn Gough]

Now it needs a bluebird of happiness. ;)

Are we ready for a name or do we need more elements? It's beautiful!

I LOVE that idea, so have done one. ;-)

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMeOnceFinal.jpg


Now we need a name! ;-)

[Seagal]

How about one of these...

Spring Bling
Blue Joy

[stitchmich]

Blue Bird of Happiness
Dainty Daisies
Earth, Wind and Flowers (okay that's a bit corny and shows my age)

[renee s]

Ok, here's a few:
Wishin' for Spring
Dreams of Spring
Hints of Spring
Thoughts of You
Wispy Dreams

[stitchmich]

Love is in the Air
On the Wings of Love

[bamabreeze10]

Sparkle of Spring
Fly/Soar into Spring/Happiness (any combo of those words hehe)

[Impy]

Lauren already has a Bluebird of Happiness kit... how about "Happiness takes flight" or "Happiness takes wing" or ... or... something. :lol:

[Limequilla]

I want to do this! What's the easiest way to make one of those color strips in Paint Shop Pro? I have been fooling around with it the better part of an hour and can't get them to stay put!

[renee s]

You definitely want to check the store to make sure your name entry is not taken.

[Siriusone]

Free(dom) to Fly

Free to Soar

Happy to be Free

[Robyn Gough]

You definitely want to check the store to make sure your name entry is not taken.

Yes I noticed there were a few that had already been used in the store. Keep em coming! :-)

[stitchmich]

Bliss on the Breeze
Bling on the Breeze
Flight of Fancy

[moog25]

how about
Happiness Is...

[Robyn Gough]

how about
Happiness Is...

Ooh I like that one, I think it is already in use in the store though.

[MurlieMac]

Happiness Scattered
Happiness is Like...

[renee s]

On a Lark
It's a New Day

[judereid]

How about "Free as a Bird" Haven't read through all the posts so apologise in advance if that has already been suggested :)

[TenaMarie]

How about:

Misty Blue

Blue Bird Sings

Beachy Bliss

Brownie Delight

[Robyn Gough]

Oooh some gorgeous names.. how am I going to choose??!! I can't decide!

[stitchmich]

Oooh some gorgeous names.. how am I going to choose??!! I can't decide!

haha! good luck with that! I was thinking this might be the toughest part of this challenge. There are a LOT of good ideas here. So many clevers gals. :applause:

[Robyn Gough]

I want to do this! What's the easiest way to make one of those color strips in Paint Shop Pro? I have been fooling around with it the better part of an hour and can't get them to stay put!

Unfortunately I am not much help with paint shop pro as I am a photoshop girl hopefully someone will be able to help you out soon.

[dawn-in-nz]

Spring it on....

Not the Blues

Spring Blue Through

[ebears]

I saw the finished kit and thought of "Storm Bird" as a title - dont ask me to explain it - it just came.

[honeymoon]

There'll be Bluebirds Over...

Spring Swirl
Swirls of Spring

[Robyn Gough]

Ok, I have to make my mind up now I have been mulling it over long enough! LOL

First I just wanted to let those of you who expressed an interest in posting bonus challenges that I have a new Challenge called 'What a Bonus! (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=795)". I have posted the first challenge and am open to requests for kit choices in the FAQ thread. I will get some flair done for it soon as well. :tup:

Ok, the winners are.....

1. For winning palette - MurlieMac
2. Random Choice - stitchmich
3. For winning kit name - renee s (It's A New Day)

Send me a pm ladies with your preferred kit size (200 or 300ppi) and I will send you the kit as soon as I have it packaged up and uploaded.

Stay tuned for part two of the challenge, once the kit and posting bonus hits the store! ;-) They should be up by early next week when you will be able to purchase the kit, and post your layout in the Be-Muse-Me (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=6745) Gallery to win the posting bonus.

[renee s]

Thank you! I'm so excited! Your kit turned out sooo awesome!

[stitchmich]

Oh yay!! Thank you so much. This was so much fun and the kit turned out just fabulous.

[Seagal]

Great job Robin :) Can't wait to Be-Muse again!

[stitchmich]

Robyn, I am so excited about this kit, I hope it's okay that I posted a LO with it before it hit the stores. I was working on snow pictures and the paper and swirl were just what I needed! :yahoo:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6745/thumbs/biggestkid.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=299973)Biggest Kid

[Robyn Gough]

Robyn, I am so excited about this kit, I hope it's okay that I posted a LO with it before it hit the stores. I was working on snow pictures and the paper and swirl were just what I needed! :yahoo:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6745/thumbs/biggestkid.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=299973)Biggest Kid

That is SO cool, I was kinda hoping one of you girls would post early. ;-) Gorgeous page and it works so well as a winter one! Nicely done!

[renee s]

Hey ladies! Robyn has her first "What a Bonus Challenge" up and running. Here's the link to the info.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36454

[Robyn Gough]

Hey ladies! Robyn has her first "What a Bonus Challenge" up and running. Here's the link to the info.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36454

LOL Thanks for the plug Renee!

[renee s]

No problem :)

[Robyn Gough]

The Posting Bonus thread for 'It's A New Day' is up! :-)

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?p=608639#post608639