Gimme a clue with a difference

[Lauren]

This gimme a clue is a bit different. I was approached by a customer through the store asking me to make a kit specifically to match a baby set she had bought.
I thought this would be the best way to do it !!

So here is the inspiration for our next kit
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/sample.jpg

Lets hear some ideas for backgrounds and elements to match this ( remembering I cant " copy" but I can use it as inspiration

[Raphne]

LOL hmmmmm. . . . I think we need a plaid background! But something subtle, a fine plaid 'cause I have trouble using bold patterns on backgrounds without them overwhelming the layout, and I think that particularly for a baby layout it's easier to use more delicate things. So a plaid in the last 3 colors, maybe with a touch of the black.

And a check in the two greens

[Raphne]

oops-- just noticed you asked for element ideas now too! I love those pillows, so I'd like to see puffy fimo type elements like that: flowers, toadstools, ladybugs, butterflies, snails, maybe a little crown like in the inspiration set, or little fairy wings.

[happybeingamom]

A border of flowers, snails and mushrooms perhaps stitched on top of ric rac
Pink wide corduroy paper
Polka dot Paper
A mat in the shape of a crown

[mrshuberism]

oohhhh thank you!!!! I think a cordaroy looking background would be cute, and maybe an extension of a forest theme, different kinds of snails, mushrooms and maybe like an owl or something. my sister loves plaids?

[mrshuberism]

oops-- just noticed you asked for element ideas now too! I love those pillows, so I'd like to see puffy fimo type elements like that: flowers, toadstools, ladybugs, butterflies, snails, maybe a little crown like in the inspiration set, or little fairy wings.

I love these ideas so far

[Lauren]

Pink wide corduroy paper


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_1.jpg

ive left the inspiration piece there on top to remind us

[dawn-in-nz]

A light green paper with a dark green snail near one corner leaving a trail of something dark pink behind it :D

Or a line of small puffy mushrooms running down 3/4 of one side and along 3/4 of the bottom, sort of blended in and faint.

[mcbowersox]

Would it be copying too much to do snail, flower and crown elements? Maybe with a chipboard type look?

Some sort of swirl element.

[mcbowersox]

I love the colors, btw. . .

[Tara]

A ruffle (like on the pillow) that could be used as a border/ribbon-like-element. If you put in a neutral/tan paper and a green one, the kit could be used for more than just a baby girl even though it has pink...especially if you add snails and mushrooms! You need a pinkish chipboard title of some sort as well. Maybe "Baby Love"?

[happybeingamom]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_1.jpg

ive left the inspiration piece there on top to remind us

Beautiful!

[happybeingamom]

How about a print paper with snails, flowers, mushrooms, crowns and some swirls. This paper should be with the green backround.

[Lauren]

LOL hmmmmm. . . . I think we need a plaid background! But something subtle, a fine plaid 'cause I have trouble using bold patterns on backgrounds without them overwhelming the layout, and I think that particularly for a baby layout it's easier to use more delicate things. So a plaid in the last 3 colors, maybe with a touch of the black.

And a check in the two greens

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_2.jpg

[mcbowersox]

With the combination of snails and crowns you could call this kit "Pokey Princess"

[MurlieMac]

how about a green paper with pink dots on it

[bamabreeze10]

how about a dark green with light green swirls on it (in the corners or all over, either would look awesome!) or light green with dark green swirls

[Melissa]

A paper with the toadstools and snails on it, with the crown!!

[honeymoon]

Green bg with swirls of stitching over it (a bit like the shell of the snail).

Bg with green leaves and little pink flowers (just like the sole of my shoe at home...hmm might just have to scan that when I get home). Could even be self embossed colour wise, with an overlay of the green leaves that you could use or not use.

Silver/gold snail charm, maybe even with a bit of bling.

[baflien]

How about a "ribbon" of the flowers (like that cut out dolls attached by their hands)

[JenniferG]

I think a green striped background, really light and delicate. Maybe with white, so both greens and white, with a soft texture...

[MurlieMac]

a darker pink enamel oval frame and maybe an enamel crown with jewels that you could add to the top of the frame

a puffy pink butterfly with darker pink accents

[dinaben99]

how about an embroidered butterfly or rainbow

[Corgi Lover]

Maybe a green gingham

or a green with a pale pin strip of pinks and cream

[honeymoon]

[QUOTE]Bg with green leaves and little pink flowers (just like the sole of my shoe at home...hmm might just have to scan that when I get home). Could even be self embossed colour wise, with an overlay of the green leaves that you could use or not use.
QUOTE]


This is what the sole of my shoe looks like: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Shoe_Sole.jpg.

Could actually do the floral vines paper from Daisy Delight in a different colour combo.

Also would love some knotted ribbons in a vertical strip - a bit like the ribbons in Ribbonorama Page Kit (http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_18&products_id=4591).

[pinky7]

Love that design of flowers, honeymoon!

I was thinking of a stripe, like the pink one in the picture, only use green instead.

[Lauren]

Ive got to say Im finding this very challenging - Ive tried about 20 different backgrounds and none of them look right - Im trying...... but not succeeding very well

[honeymoon]

Lots of co-ordinating backpacks then ;)

[mariafer]

I think the idea of snails and flowers sounds cute...

Other than that how about a tiny floral.... That would be so girly...

[mrshuberism]

Ive got to say Im finding this very challenging - Ive tried about 20 different backgrounds and none of them look right - Im trying...... but not succeeding very well

I have to say the samples you have posted so far are perfect. I showed my sister the corderoy and she went nuts, loves it !! :love3: :love2: :applause:

[JenniferG]

Ive got to say Im finding this very challenging - Ive tried about 20 different backgrounds and none of them look right - Im trying...... but not succeeding very well

Wow! 20? I'm sure ONE of them has to work... You're a pro though, Lauren, so I'm confident you'll find just the right one! :)

[Lauren]

and see in the end i just had to go with a plain green because everythign else I tried just didnt work - one more background to go
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_3.jpg

[JenniferG]

[QUOTE]Bg with green leaves and little pink flowers (just like the sole of my shoe at home...hmm might just have to scan that when I get home). Could even be self embossed colour wise, with an overlay of the green leaves that you could use or not use.
QUOTE]


This is what the sole of my shoe looks like: http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Shoe_Sole.jpg.


I'm going to have to use this as a displacement map! It's pretty cool!

[Lauren]

Ha ha - I almost had something similar to that on the green but you know I might try it on a darker pink and see what it looks like

[JenniferG]

Maybe super light pink with loose fabric texture with white design... we need white

edit: btw, sometimes plain is just right!

[mcbowersox]

I think the last bg should be a dark pink/wine-ish color.

[moog25]

how about a pale paper wioth a border of flowers and snails!

[MarsOlson]

polka dots but with green rings instead of solid, on white. green and white window pane check on diagonal

[dawn-in-nz]

dark pink & cream stripes - if you haven't tried that already. Thin stripes with a wide one every so often sort of grunged but not grungy :doh:

[jemtred]

I like the idea of a cream paper with a VERY pale gold or green flower pattern just in one corner (like the shoe sole maybe) but very faint and subtle. Almost not there!

[mariafer]

The green paper is great.
I like dawn's idea of a striped paper. I am having a hard time getting any ideas myself but I know you will do a great kit. Can't wait to see.

[mrshuberism]

A paper with the toadstools and snails on it, with the crown!!

I like this idea if the toadstools and snails are faint enough. I am loving all the backgrounds posted so far. They are simple w/o being plain, they are perfect for my sister. :love3:

[minnmom79]

a background like the pattern that is on the crown or one that has flowers and dots in stripes

[pinky7]

I think a floral one with tiny flowers and snails would look good,
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/pinky076/snails.jpg

[Raphne]

I like the plain paper, Lauren!

I'm gonna vote a little different: I'd like something with minimal pink, 'cause I think this has the potential to be gender-neutral. I'd like a fine check in the 2 greens and the cream!

[Lauren]

I think a floral one with tiny flowers and snails would look good,
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/pinky076/snails.jpg

well no snails but tiny flowers

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_4.jpg

on to elements now

[bamabreeze10]

Beautiful papers Lauren!! I think some chipboard items like snails, flowers, etc. or even sticker looking elements would be awesome. A circular pictureframe that has green and dark pink with swirls too

[pinky7]

That is funny! I know you were working on this before you saw mine! But they are very similar! I like yours better!

Somebody mentioned (I think newbie) a ribbon of flowers that looked like the dolls cut out of paper that are holding hands. That would be cool!

[jemtred]

These papers are really lovely. I would like to see an element that echoes the swirl on the snail shell. Maybe a ribbon or a cut out paper shape (those ones that twirl when you drop them) or some pretty stiching using the gold colour.

[sandygb]

I totally forgot about this one. I love that last paper. I kinda wish the plaid had the deeper pink color in it....

Maybe some elements in the deeper rose and green colors. How about an appliqued flower with seeper stitching around the edges.

[mcbowersox]

I totally forgot about this one. I love that last paper. I kinda wish the plaid had the deeper pink color in it....

Maybe some elements in the deeper rose and green colors. How about an appliqued flower with seeper stitching around the edges.

I agree with Sandy about wishing the deep pink was in something else. It's such a dominant color in the bedding I think it would match better if it were in more. Maybe more like the plaid in the pillow.

Of course, there's still the elements.

The last paper is fantastic! It's my fave for sure!

A chipboard snail, flower, swirl or anything would be great!

[pinky7]

I have changed my request to a ribbon of snails, rather than flowers!
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/pinky076/snails-1.jpg
(forgot the drop shadow)
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/pinky076/snails-2.jpg

[MarsOlson]

stitched felt flowers. product label. white circle frames. clips to hang frames

[mcbowersox]

I love the snail ribbon!

[sueya]

Flower shaped buttons or brads
Loved the idea of cut out dolls!

[debilou]

How about a looped ribbon along with a wood frame (tiny one)

The ribbon in a dark pink the frame in a slightly lighter pink... and, it would look like you could hang the ribbon and frame from like a wall in the baby room...

Also, how about another wall hanging.. like one of those quilted looking baby blankets.. just using the papers you already have made...

[Lauren]

I totally forgot about this one. I love that last paper. I kinda wish the plaid had the deeper pink color in it....

Maybe some elements in the deeper rose and green colors. How about an appliqued flower with seeper stitching around the edges.

I added some deep pink to the plaid and heres an appliqued flower
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_5.jpg

[newbienfr]

a cream frame with a scallopped edge... the paint is a bit worn on the edges.... a slightly shabby look

a green plaid or striped ribbon with some of the deeper pink and a bit of cream

some buttons with thread in the holes

[sandygb]

Wow Lauren...I love the addition of the deeper pink to the plaid. It really ties all the papers together and the flower is gorgeous!!! I am loving this kit already.

[pinky7]

The darker pink looks great on the plaid paper.

[sandygb]

How about a ruffle border strip (like on the pillow in the inspiration photo) in the dark pink color.

Something in the darker green color....maybe a narrow knotted ribbon.

[honeymoon]

Some felt circles - stiched down with blanket stitch but not all the way round... like a couple of stitches in several places around the circle.

Buttons to match tied/knotted with embroidery thread. Maybe even a flower button with a smiley face?

Big thick embroidery thread stitched border.

[pinky7]

A circle or a square of acrylic brads
A stacked paper frame or one made of acrylic
A brad shaped like mushroom or a snail (I am going to get these snails in here some where! LOL!)

[mcbowersox]

I am so glad you added the dark pink to the bg. It looks awesome!

I agree with pinky, the snail is too cute to leave out!

[mrshuberism]

[QUOTE=Lauren;610640]I added some deep pink to the plaid QUOTE]

I seem to be alone but I liked the 2nd posting of the plaid paper, with more green in it. I love the flower and all the papers. The snail ribbon was really neat looking idea too.

I am partial to glitter effects and I wonder if a glitter shelled snail would work, or a snail with a saddle so the baby can ride it on the page.

What about a mushroom/toadstool "house" frame with a window or a door that could have a cut out for a picture behind/inside of it.

I think there are butterflies on the quilt. What about quilted wings that I can attach a cut out of the baby?

[shawsi]

You go away for a day and look what you miss. Very nice Lauren. I do love the snail ribbon. And the plaid with the dark pink is so pretty. You are all doing such a nice job without me. lol

[moog25]

How about some felt (or fabric) snails and mushrooms on a ribbon swag?
Or perhaps a green chipboard frame with a few snails on it?

[dinaben99]

what about a butterfly or a caterpiller or both in an embroidery texture

[MurlieMac]

I still like the idea of a puffy light pink butterfly with dark pink accent stitching

Also either an enamel dark pink oval frame or a puffy pink or plaid frabic frame

[Lauren]

Ok sorry for the delay - had to get that gimme more kit and bonus done yesterday - so Im back on the job today and will post the next item shortly

[Lauren]

a puffy pink butterfly

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_6.jpg

[Muma]

Oh yes ... just love this kit so far.

[shawsi]

I love Sandy's idea of a ruffle. Sounds so girlie.

What about a puffy cloud? I haven't read through all of these, so maybe someone has already posted that.

A white picket fence?

A green weathered frame? Maybe a round one? Dark green with some of the bright pink grunge on it would be nice.

[happybeingamom]

so cute

[JenniferG]

I love Sandy's idea of a ruffle. Sounds so girlie.

What about a puffy cloud? I haven't read through all of these, so maybe someone has already posted that.

A white picket fence?

A green weathered frame? Maybe a round one? Dark green with some of the bright pink grunge on it would be nice.

These are awesome ideas!

[Tara]

I'm so not into pink and girlie kits but this is turning out so well!!!! I think you should make a background paper out of the center of the flower for an AOP or BP (ha ha - I know - - let you finish the kit first!!!)

[pinky7]

We have to have some sort of ribbon, so how about this:

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff17/pinky076/Ribbon.jpg

[bamabreeze10]

i'd love a frame with scalloped edges thats made with the same fabric look as the other elements, but with a pattern on it i think

[mcbowersox]

We need a snail! Please, oh, please?!

[jemtred]

Definitely need a snail or a stiched spiral of some kind! And I would really like to see some of the gold/cream colour

[sandygb]

Loving this kit! I'm thinking since we have 2 elements with prominent dark pink, maybe the ruffle page strip I requested earlier could be in a cream color, with little bits of embroidery in the darker green and the deep pink - maybe with a scalloped edge which is satin stitched.

I think an embroidery hoop would also make a great photo frame for the kit.

[shawsi]

Loving this kit! I'm thinking since we have 2 elements with prominent dark pink, maybe the ruffle page strip I requested earlier could be in a cream color, with little bits of embroidery in the darker green and the deep pink - maybe with a scalloped edge which is satin stitched.

I think an embroidery hoop would also make a great photo frame for the kit.

I would just love the embroidery hoop. Great idea....and very different.

[honeymoon]

A blanket stitched frame - about 4x6 - like the stitching on the side of the puffy elements.

A cream satin ribbon (vertical) going down to a buckle like you'd find on braces and then a cool button to connect it to if we want (maybe like the flowers on the paper).

Maybe a quilled snail?... I guess it could go with word art "what are little boys made of..." Which begs the question what is a "snip".

Vertical strand of knotted ribbons which could be matched up with a sprial bound hole punched journalling card.

[Lauren]

We need a snail! Please, oh, please?!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_7.jpg

[mrshuberism]

yaaa a snail yippy!!!!

[Tina]

hims cute, lauren!

[JenniferG]

I think a mushroom would be a great addition...

Could we have some charms? Maybe gold charms, or, if you're feeling extra creative, I'd LOVE to see some multi-colored charms with gold stroke...maybe charms like the snail (so cute, by the way), flower and butterfly, with the colors like gem inserts...kwim?

EDIT: Just a thought! Since we need a frame, maybe you could incorporate these into a frame? Like imbed them onto the frame, or have them dangling from a gold frame?

[Robyn Gough]

Oh this is SO cute Lauren!

[sandygb]

LOLOL.....That snail definitely brought a smile to my face. Adorable!

[sandygb]

How about a wavy border strip done in clear acrylic that could simulate the clear path of a snail? (or maybe I'm just thinking of slugs, but I still think a wavy acrylic border strip might be cute).

Still hoping for a ruffled border strip too. I love border strips, or elements that can be used in that way. Ric Rac might work also.

[moog25]

I think it needs several rows of stitching

[moog25]

How about an edge stitched puffy fabric scalloped border?

[moog25]

A painted chipboard frame or a pieced fabric frame
A safety pin with small snail, flower and butterfly charms

[dinaben99]

This is great so far! How about a ribbon in green to help offset the pink. I like the one pinky7 posted, but prefer green

[mcbowersox]

I love the snail!

[pinky7]

Yipee! I knew the snail would get in there! WE need a frame, green acrylic, and a ribbon and a bow!! And I agree with Dina, I think these should be dark green!

[Lauren]

i'd love a frame with scalloped edges thats made with the same fabric look as the other elements, but with a pattern on it i think

Well not patterned because patterned frames are really hard to use - hows this instead ??

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_8.jpg

[sandygb]

I agree with others, would definitely love a dark green ribbon and bow of some sort. (LIke the green on the snail).

[baflien]

what about a ribbon made of flowers, (like those little men we made as children, that hold hands)

[mcbowersox]

Something that dangles. . . it could be about anything, but it needs to dangle!

[Corgi Lover]

Oh this is super cute! How about a metal circle frame of wire like on the butterfly with a little filigree to it?

A long ribbon coming from the top of the page over half way down with something hanging from it.

[dawn-in-nz]

Gorgeous, just love those puffy things, now we need a puffy mushroom and a little crown like in the picture.

[MurlieMac]

Cute... cute....cute!!!:yes:

[Lauren]

This is great so far! How about a ribbon in green to help offset the pink. I like the one pinky7 posted, but prefer green

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_9.jpg

[pinky7]

Looking good! Now something to journal on---maybe mushroom shapes tags (2 or 3) with a little bling on them.

[shawsi]

How about a shiney "snail trail?"

Kind of silly, huh?

[shawsi]

How about a dark green (color of ribbon) frame just like white one, only it could be placed behind the white one as an accent. You could use them together or apart.

[sandygb]

I would love to see one of your swirl elements, except instead of metal, done in a satin stitch. I can see this done in the dark green - then a separate little pink flower shaped button that could be added to it.

[Lauren]

Something that dangles. . . it could be about anything, but it needs to dangle!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_10.jpg

[bamabreeze10]

ooh I love the dangles :D I can't think of another element now but i think sticking with the "fabric" and "soft" feel would be so neat!

[Tara]

Some stitching? A puffy sun? Some curly "paper" grass?

Love the hanging elements btw - - great addition!

[mcbowersox]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_10.jpg

:applause::yippee::applause::yippee::applause:

[sandygb]

Love the dangles!!!

[dinaben99]

how about some whispy metal accents that mimic the stem/vines portion of the one background paper?

[pinky7]

Love the dangles! And I love the idea of a shiny snail trail! It could be like a flourish, like sandy wanted, but we could journal on it too!

[sueya]

two coloured zig zag stitching would look good

[MurlieMac]

Love the dangles! And I love the idea of a shiny snail trail! It could be like a flourish, like sandy wanted, but we could journal on it too!

Oh I love this idea about a snail trail that would be be like a flourish

[MurlieMac]

I think the snail needs a crown too

[mcbowersox]

Love the ideas of a crown for the snail and a flourish "snail trail"

[honeymoon]

Stitching!... circle of stitching to hold the frame down or maybe a blanket stitched circle to go on the inside of the frame.

Or a swirly stitching overlay.

Or a blanket stitched frame.

[Lauren]

Some curly "paper" grass?

Love the hanging elements btw - - great addition!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_11.jpg

[happybeingamom]

How about a tulip flower

[Raphne]

I think we need more cream. How about a cream flower or butterfly with pink accents, or a green toadstool with cream "spots"

[Lauren]

I would love to see one of your swirl elements, except instead of metal, done in a satin stitch. I can see this done in the dark green - then a separate little pink flower shaped button that could be added to it.

well its not satin stitch but hope you like it anyway - - now we just need a name for this kit


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/2009_5_12.jpg

[MurlieMac]

Snips & Snails

[newbienfr]

In My Garden

[newbienfr]

Butterfly and Blossoms

[sandygb]

I love the swirl Lauren! Names are always the hardest part for me.....

Sugar and Spice
Spun Sugar
Pink Sugar

[sandygb]

Sugar Baby
Pocket of Posies

[JenniferG]

Stitch and Puff
Stitch n' Puff
Puff Garden (but does that sound like some sort of drug thing? LOL)
Plush Garden
Plush Pink Garden

[JenniferG]

In A Baby's Dreams (with or without the "In")
Plush Dreams

[JenniferG]

Two more
Baby's Garden
Garden Comfort

Ok, I'm done now! LOL

[Lauren]

Well the puff garden gave me an idea - what about Fabric Garden, or Felt Garden

[JenniferG]

Either one of those sound good, Lauren! Felt Garden sounds like you should be able to touch it! Like a play on words... Or is it just me?

[Scrapping4Him]

Either one sounds good and I can't wait for this to hit the store! It is soooooo cute!

[mrshuberism]

what about stitch garden

I am still holding out hopes of a frame in the shape of a toad stool or mushroom... :pray:

[Lauren]

The kit already has 12 pieces so no more pieces - Stitched Garden might work as a name

[sandygb]

That sounds good!

[dinaben99]

yeh, that's nice and makes you think of the elements having texture

[Lauren]

I have it - what about Applique Garden??

[sandygb]

Oh YES! That's perfect!!!

[mcbowersox]

Felt Like Snails (like your Felt Like Snow)

Felt Like Flowers

Sweet Snails

Girly Garden

Kiddie Garden

[dawn-in-nz]

Applique Garden sounds good. I was thinking how about the name of the baby of the person who asked you to make this kit, it could be named ......'s Garden after her/him.

[MurlieMac]

Applique Garden is perfect!!!

[Raphne]

The kit already has 12 pieces so no more pieces - Stitched Garden might work as a name

Well, you know, there are always AOPs. . . .

And I love applique garden, but Baby's Garden (or "baby's name" 's garden) appeals to me too

[Raphne]

Oh! Oh! Oh!

You could do a coordinating kit with more boyish color options (and the toadstools hehe)
and call it Baby (boy's name)'s garden, and this one could be Baby (girl's name)'s garden!

LOL I crack myself up

[Lauren]

the winners of this kit are dinaben99, mrshuberism and sandygb- I will send you a message shortly

[sandygb]

OMG.......I am so excited!!!! Grandson or not....there is plenty in this kit for me!!! Thanks Lauren, I LOVE it!!!

[mrshuberism]

Thank you so very much! I have shown my sister the backgrounds and she loves it. I can not wait to make her some pages with this kit to hang on the babies walls.

[dinaben99]

That's awesome! I'm so excited, thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Lauren]

Applique garden is in the store now