Be-Muse-Me Thrice! :-)

[Robyn Gough]

Are you ready for the next Be-Muse-Me? If you haven't played along before, check out the FAQ thread here (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36192).

Hit me with some colour! :yippee:

[Siriusone]

here are two from me

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6713/colorpallet3.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/../gallery/data/6713/colorpallet2.jpg

[Pezjunky]

I need a little spring, so here's one from me:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/swatch_31.jpg

[bludlfn003]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/The-Fountains-swatch.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/lighthouse-swatch.jpg

[handkl]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/lighthouse-swatch.jpg

Love this!!!!!

[stitchmich]

Love this!!!!!

THis is my favorite so far too.

[mcbowersox]

Here's a couple

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6712/Degas.jpg

Degas painting


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6712/Water-Lilies-Monet.jpg

Monet Water Lillies


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6712/Field-of-Poppies---Monet.jpg

Monet - Field of Poppies

[Robyn Gough]

Here's a couple

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6712/Field-of-Poppies---Monet.jpg

Monet - Field of Poppies

Oooh, some gorgeous ones here, but really loving this one!

Paper suggestion time! :yahoo:

[stitchmich]

A cloudy sky paper like in the picture.
The gold with a canvas texture.

[mcbowersox]

:yahoo:

Woo hoo!

But I'm blanking on paper ideas. . .

[Robyn Gough]

A cloudy sky paper like in the picture.
The gold with a canvas texture.

Oooh lovin those ideas..

:yahoo:

Woo hoo!

But I'm blanking on paper ideas. . .

LOL! Maybe once I do a couple they will come. ;-)

[bludlfn003]

what about that green with the yellow as specks throughout the paper or maybe in the corners

[handkl]

what about that green with the yellow as specks throughout the paper or maybe in the corners

Love this idea! How about with a canvas texture.

Other suggestions:
1. A grungy looking paper with the gold, red, and green blended together and kinda messy.
2. Blue background with yellow dots.
3. Red with a brown grungy edge.

[stitchmich]

maybe one of the colors with big tone on tone dots, kind of messy and subtle

[honeymoon]

Perfect...hoping to get to an Impressionist exhibition this weekend.

How about...
Brown bg with stitched green leaves/vines all over it or gold stitched swirls.

Green or gold bg with a scattering of red poppies across the bottom corner.

[jemtred]

:think:I will have to wait for inspiraton too! But, while I am Robyn I want to know what you are going to call number 4???? :think: Be-muse quadrice???? :lol:

[Robyn Gough]

Perfect...hoping to get to an Impressionist exhibition this weekend.

How about...

Green or gold bg with a scattering of red poppies across the bottom corner.

Ohh, sounds lovely! Love impressionism. :-)

Hows this?

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Paper1.jpg

:think:I will have to wait for inspiraton too! But, while I am Robyn I want to know what you are going to call number 4???? :think: Be-muse quadrice???? :lol:

He he.. quadricle, quadrupulous..quatro.. no idea! :rofl::rofl::rofl: Suggestions welcome! ROFL

[bludlfn003]

The brown would look good grunged up with yellow coming through it too.

[stitchmich]

Robyn, you never cease to amaze me. That paper is gorgeous.

[stitchmich]

What would it look like to do a paper with multi colored swirls. I'm thinking the brown in the background with biggish swirls around the edges in the different colors.
Or multi colored paisley.
Or a splotchy impressionist looking paper with a canvas texture.
Or that cloudy sky thing.

Okay, I'm going back to work now... :D

[honeymoon]

Oh! Look at those poppies and that paper... just gorgeous!!!!!

[moog25]

How about a pointillism impressionist style sky in the blue and yellow with white and a hint of red.

[handkl]

Love that background!

Need a brown paper with with either red or yellow both grunging it up.

[mom2bsa]

That's gorgeous paper!

[mcbowersox]

The papers are beautiful!

[Heidi]

Nice papers, Robyn! Really like that green one!!

[Robyn Gough]

Love that background!

Need a brown paper with with either red or yellow both grunging it up.

I love to grunge! :yippee:

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Paper2.jpg

[moog25]

I'm picturing a light blue, brushed or sponged, with an stamped edge of the viny leaves that are showing in the lower righthand corner of the first background.

[handkl]

I LOVE that brown background!!!

I would love to see a red background of some sort, but I'm not sure what the look or texture should be...the same goes for a blue background...off to think of ideas.

[MeredithM]

First time I have seen this - WOW - I just love that paper Robyn

[renee s]

Oh, I thought that tan paper was part of the set. I actually thought it went well with the kit. :) I think a paper using the blue or the yellow would look great.

[stitchmich]

Beautiful, Robyn. Here's another idea and I hope I can explain it...

How about a paper that "matches" the composition of the green one. In the same way that the bottom right corner is blended into a picture you could do the gold paper with the bottom left blended into some similar but different yellow and orange flowers. Or maybe the top left corner blending into a cloudy sky picture.

[handkl]

What happened to that nice grungy grid background that was shown with the green background? I liked that background.

Need blue background with the yellow worked into it...perhaps small yellow dots.

[Robyn Gough]

Oh, I thought that tan paper was part of the set. I actually thought it went well with the kit. :) I think a paper using the blue or the yellow would look great.

Oops! LOL No that is the background paper I use for element packs etc. I have that there in case there is space on my sample previews that needs prettying up. LOL

What happened to that nice grungy grid background that was shown with the green background? I liked that background.

Need blue background with the yellow worked into it...perhaps small yellow dots.

Yup, not actually a paper, just a preview sample background. ;)

I wanted to get a paper done last night, but was a bit busy.. not sure I will get much done tonight either as we have family coming up, but I am going to try after we get home from dinner.

I am loving all the suggestions tho...FABULOUS! :-)

[bludlfn003]

what about a blue background with the yellow, crumpled up with the yellow like a paint splattered onto it.

[stitchmich]

Having seen that fab new kit in the store, I'm thinking maybe a watercolor paper, maybe with the orange and gold. :)

[MeredithM]

Robyn - just heard it is your birthday - have a good one to-night

happy birthday

[Robyn Gough]

What would it look like to do a paper with multi colored swirls. I'm thinking the brown in the background with biggish swirls around the edges in the different colors.
Or multi colored paisley.


http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Paper3.jpg

[Robyn Gough]

Robyn - just heard it is your birthday - have a good one to-night

happy birthday

Thanks Meredith! ;-)

Of to bed now.. EXHAUSTED!!!

[stitchmich]

woohoo!! lovely paper :) We need a lighter color now I think.
How about the gold with either a canvas or linen texture or watercolored/washed out to a lighter shade.

[handkl]

Love the paisley...now for a blue paper.

[bludlfn003]

I think the yellow/gold as a paper with blue specks, I guess I just can't get a speckled paper out of my head

[handkl]

I think the yellow/gold as a paper with blue specks, I guess I just can't get a speckled paper out of my head

This sounds lovely.

[windstorm]

Wow! I just saw this thread. Those are some beautiful papers. :)

Would love a cloudy swirly paper in the light blue to add some softness.

[Robyn Gough]

A cloudy sky paper like in the picture.



Or that cloudy sky thing.
Okay, I'm going back to work now... :D

Love the paisley...now for a blue paper.

Wow! I just saw this thread. Those are some beautiful papers. :)

Would love a cloudy swirly paper in the light blue to add some softness.

Ok, the clouds seemed to be a popular theme..This one started out cloudy, but was a bit too fantasy for the papers we have already so tried to age it and grunge it a bit. I kinda think it looks more 'painterly' now but still with a cloudy feel.

Hope you like it! ;-)

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Paper4.jpg

Now the elements! :yahoo:

[stitchmich]

It's lovely! I just noticed the litte color swatch on the sample... don't know why I didn't notice it there before but I like it :)

I would like a corner swirl overlay. Looks like the first paper has some dark green swirls in the flowers, so matching that in a overlay.

A separate paisley element or a piece of note paper with a paisley in the corner.

It's too early, I'll be back after I wake up :)

[handkl]

Love the backgrounds!!!!!

[handkl]

I would like a corner swirl overlay. Looks like the first paper has some dark green swirls in the flowers, so matching that in a overlay.

A separate paisley element or a piece of note paper with a paisley in the corner.


Love the idea of an overlay.

And I second the note paper with a paisley in the corner.

I would like to see frame...not sure about colour or style yet though...let me think :think::think::think:

[renee s]

Beautiful papers! I have one little request. Could all the items you make for the add-on be totally new elements, rather then some repeats from the main kit, recolored?

[jemtred]

How about a swirly edge/corner made in the paisley design or containing element of it. Not bothered about colour just something to frame the whole page.

[stitchmich]

Beautiful papers! I have one little request. Could all the items you make for the add-on be totally new elements, rather then some repeats from the main kit, recolored?

This is a good idea and might help your sales too, Robyn, since we can do recoloring ourselves.

[Robyn Gough]

Beautiful papers! I have one little request. Could all the items you make for the add-on be totally new elements, rather then some repeats from the main kit, recolored?

Sure!

[renee s]

Having the color swatch on the preview really helps in trying to come up with suggestions- Great idea!

[Robyn Gough]

A separate paisley element or a piece of note paper with a paisley in the corner.

It's too early, I'll be back after I wake up :)


And I second the note paper with a paisley in the corner.


http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element1.jpg

[bludlfn003]

i love that paisley paper, i want a purse just like it :lol:

[handkl]

We need some flowers similar to those on the green paper - one of each colour - you could either create them as separate elements or as a collection tied with a brown ribbon.

As for the frame, I think it should be landscape orientation with 3 vertical openings. For texture/look - a wooden frame painted white and aged with paint peeling and cracked.

[stitchmich]

Love what you've done so far! I like that you made the paper wrinkled.
How about a wrinkled paper frame to match.

A stamped border, maybe incorporating a paisley shape, but I'm not sure about that.

I'd love a wire element... a piece of wire with a few twists and loops that spans most of the width of the page. Or a wire twisted into a paisley shape or flower shape.

[mariafer]

Wow this is beautiful. How about a gingham ribbon with a knot in the orange.

I would also love to see some paper flowers to layer over that beautiful paper. To give some nice dimention.

[Robyn Gough]

Fabulous ideas ladies! Please bear with me the next day or two, I won't be able to do any tonight as I am feeling unwell and need to get to bed and rest so I can make work tomorrow, and tomorrow is my son's 4th birthday so I probably won't get much then either, although I will try after he is in bed if I have enough time.

[stitchmich]

Get some rest! Your health and Kyan's birthday are what's important. We'll still be here when you are feeling better. :hug:

[bludlfn003]

how about a lacey ribbon, in a slightly paler shade of the yellow. I think that would look really pretty wth this kit. And some flowers, there isn't very much of the red or yellow going on so in one or both of those colors would be nice.

[handkl]

Fabulous ideas ladies! Please bear with me the next day or two, I won't be able to do any tonight as I am feeling unwell and need to get to bed and rest so I can make work tomorrow, and tomorrow is my son's 4th birthday so I probably won't get much then either, although I will try after he is in bed if I have enough time.

Get better Robyn and enjoy the birthday fun!

[LinJ]

Love the colors and paper designs !

[happybeingamom]

Just beautiful!!

[Robyn Gough]

Thanks for your patience ladies, I started on an element last night but didn't get as far as I had hoped! I am still not feeling the best so ended up going to bed early again.

Fingers crossed I am able to get more done tonight! ;-)

[stitchmich]

Get all the rest you need. How was the birthday celebration?

[Heidi]

Hope your feeling better, Robyn! Try to get some rest as that usaully helps!!

[renee s]

Getting well is first priority, Robyn! We can wait. :)

[Robyn Gough]

Get all the rest you need. How was the birthday celebration?

Kyan really enjoyed being the centre of attention. Kyan wanted McDonalds for dinner instead of pancakes like he originally asked for so McDonalds it was, and my Brother, SIL & Niece came over to help celebrate. And we had Birthday cake for desert. I have photos so will have to do a layout as soon as I get a chance. We take parties in turn at our house so Kyan didn't get a party (with friends) this year, but he will get one next year.

He got roller skates (the kind that go over your shoes) as one of his birthday presents which seem to be the biggest hit and he has been wearing them around the house so I called him skaterboy the other day and he tells me that he is not a skaterboy he is 4 boy. (because he is 4 years old now! ROFL) He is also apparently still a birthday boy because he still has cake! he he

Thanks everyone for the well wishes. Feeling crook again today, so I may leave work early if it keeps up. I am in the process of reducing my prednisone dosage and my body doesn't like it much! My neck is currently all swollen and it is starting to interfere with my breathing! :yikes: Just call me blowfish! :doh:

[stitchmich]

Robyn, I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. I hope you are feeling better soon and them meds start behaving. I will keep you in my prayers.

Glad to hear Kyan had a fun birthday. Oh the simple pleasures of McDonalds and roller skates. They want so much more as they get older. :lol: 4 is such a fun age...tiring, but fun. Can't wait to see a LO.

[handkl]

I hear ya Robyn. I don't know what I have but it knocked me right out Tuesday night. I couldn't even pick up my 8 month old baby and because I am nursing him I can't take any meds. I still don't feel great, but at least I had enough energy to catch up on things at DSP. So I hope you feel better soon and glad to hear about all Kyan's birthday fun.

[Heidi]

So sorry to hear your still not feeling well - Hope it gets better! At least you made it through Kyan's BD & it sounds like it was fun for all!

[Robyn Gough]

I hear ya Robyn. I don't know what I have but it knocked me right out Tuesday night. I couldn't even pick up my 8 month old baby and because I am nursing him I can't take any meds. I still don't feel great, but at least I had enough energy to catch up on things at DSP. So I hope you feel better soon and glad to hear about all Kyan's birthday fun.

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon! I am feeling a bit better today and given that it is Friday here I am hoping to stay up a little later and finish the element I am working on. ;-)

So sorry to hear your still not feeling well - Hope it gets better! At least you made it through Kyan's BD & it sounds like it was fun for all!

It was lots of fun and he has been in the BEST mood the last few days. He is settling into his new preschool class at daycare really well now and has been in the best mood lately. I think he really needed to move up and learn more stuff. They teach lots of new things there which is great.

I did manage to do some work on an element last night, but I take forever digitally painting flowers so not finished yet. I am hoping to finish them up tonight so that I can move onto the next element/s! I am hoping to catch up a bit more over the weekend too so if you have any more idea's I may do a few elements at once while I can. ;)

[Robyn Gough]

Robyn, I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling poorly. I hope you are feeling better soon and them meds start behaving. I will keep you in my prayers.

Glad to hear Kyan had a fun birthday. Oh the simple pleasures of McDonalds and roller skates. They want so much more as they get older. :lol: 4 is such a fun age...tiring, but fun. Can't wait to see a LO.

Ooh! Nearly missed your post!

thanks for the well wishes and prayers! you are too sweet! ;-)

He he, yup, what more could a 4 year old boy want? And yes, definately tiring! Thank goodness his sister is good at keeping him entertained most of the time! LOL

[Robyn Gough]

We need some flowers similar to those on the green paper - one of each colour - you could either create them as separate elements or as a collection tied with a brown ribbon.


I thought I might make a brown ribbon as a seperate element, so will do that next, but here are a couple of poppies.

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element2.jpg

[stitchmich]

just gorgeous, robyn!

[handkl]

Those look wonderful Robyn!

[Robyn Gough]

http://www.digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element3.jpg

Ok here is the ribbon, would love some more suggestions! ;-)

Was hoping to get lots more done today, but I have pretty much slept for a large portion of the day.. my body just doesn't want to work today! :mad: GRRRR

[bludlfn003]

what about a viney frame. or a frame with just a few swirls maybe just in the corners

[stitchmich]

I think an overlay with corner swirls would be nice. It might need a "heavier" frame, like chipboard or white washed wood, but not too thick/wide, and wrap some of that ribbon around one side.

[stitchmich]

what about a viney frame. or a frame with just a few swirls maybe just in the corners

Something viney sounds good

[handkl]

As for the frame, I think it should be landscape orientation with 3 vertical openings. For texture/look - a wooden frame painted white and aged with paint peeling and cracked.

Just bumping my frame suggestion from earlier.

[handkl]

All second an corner swirl overlay.

[Robyn Gough]

what about a viney frame. or a frame with just a few swirls maybe just in the corners

Something viney sounds good

How about a Metal Viney Frame?

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element4.jpg

[stitchmich]

WOW! that is gorgeous! Love it!

[bludlfn003]

Love that frame.

[stitchmich]

okay, maybe a matching metal corner swirl?
And I'm thinking something dangly, but not sure what.
And a scatter of glitter?

[Robyn Gough]

okay, maybe a matching metal corner swirl?


http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element5.jpg
(http://www.digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element5.jpg)

[mcbowersox]

I love the frame and the corner!

I don't know if it would be too much of a good thing, but maybe a matching border.

[stitchmich]

corner swirl... perfect!

[bludlfn003]

this is turning out gorgeous.

[windstorm]

A set of brads/buttons made with pictures poppies to tack things down
I also love the border idea, maybe a flat overlay border with the same pattern

[moog25]

I was going to suggest a single vine element, but perhaps that would be too much of a good thing as well.

[Robyn Gough]

I thought another vine element would be a bit much, so made a jeweled chain border instead. That leaves 2 more elements but I may move the corner vines to the add on yet depending on what else we come up with. ;-)

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element6.jpg

[bludlfn003]

That chain is beautiful. What about some type of word art. Don't really know what words right now, but that seems to be what it needs.

[mcbowersox]

I love that chain! Now I kind of want matching dangles!

[handkl]

What a about a brown ribbon on an angle with brads at either end in the same colour as the frames.

OR just a straight brown ribbon and brad as separate pieces.

A spray of foliage to use a layering piece with those awesome flowers!

Could we have an orange flower in the add-on?

[stitchmich]

Like the chain. You could hang a couple of short pieces of chain with a gem on a safety pin so we have something dangly. And I still think border would be good, something not too busy, stamped or stitched.

[stitchmich]

Gee, I should read before I write. :doh: Christy already said dangles. (great minds think alike, Christy?) and I like Hannah's ribbon ideas, too.

[Robyn Gough]

He he, the dangles idea is actually what gave me the idea of the chain! ;-) I do still want to do the dangles tho, whether it be in this kit or the add on, and I love the ribbon idea too...will have to ponder what I put where, I like the stamped border idea too.

[bludlfn003]

all right ladies, here it is, some birthday cake for you all. Just thought I'd share some cake since it is my birthday. :party: there is a slice for everyone, start passing the plates down

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/bludlfn003/Birthday20Cake_slice.jpg

[Robyn Gough]

Oooh yummy, thanks for sharing!

Sorry I didn't get any more done last night ladies, I was zonked!

[MurlieMac]

Oh robyn, this kit is gorgous! I LOVE the poppies!

[Robyn Gough]

Thanks Michelle! oooh I am so itching to work on it some more! Fingers crossed my brain decides to work with me tonight! ;-)

[Robyn Gough]

all right ladies, here it is, some birthday cake for you all. Just thought I'd share some cake since it is my birthday. :party: there is a slice for everyone, start passing the plates down

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/bludlfn003/Birthday20Cake_slice.jpg

OMG I am so embarrased, I just realised I didn't say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

So HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :party::party::party:

[Robyn Gough]

That chain is beautiful. What about some type of word art. Don't really know what words right now, but that seems to be what it needs.

How about this?

http://www.digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element7.jpg

[bludlfn003]

That's perfect Robyn. and thanks for the birthday wishes. Don't be embarrased, your a busy woman

[stitchmich]

Robyn, that is beautful. I just love it. How many more pieces do we need?

[renee s]

Love the WA, Robyn! One more item, is that correct? How about a circular WA date stamp, with the words from the remember WA (this day, this moment, this story, this life), or at least some of those words going around the outside of the circle- and lines in the middle to fill in the date.

[Robyn Gough]

Yup, one more item to go! ;-)

[Siriusone]

How about a frayed piece of ribbon(s) held in place by one of those jewels like a broach?

[stitchmich]

Love the WA, Robyn! One more item, is that correct? How about a circular WA date stamp, with the words from the remember WA (this day, this moment, this story, this life), or at least some of those words going around the outside of the circle- and lines in the middle to fill in the date.

Love this idea, renee!

[handkl]

How about a frayed piece of ribbon(s) held in place by one of those jewels like a broach?

Love this idea!

[Raphne]

How about a frayed piece of ribbon(s) held in place by one of those jewels like a broach?


This is just a gorgeous kit! I love this idea, but maybe the ribbon can be a short tag for journaling or a date?

[moog25]

Love the word art. I think the date stamp and the ribbon journaling strip are both great ideas.

[Robyn Gough]

Love the WA, Robyn! One more item, is that correct? How about a circular WA date stamp, with the words from the remember WA (this day, this moment, this story, this life), or at least some of those words going around the outside of the circle- and lines in the middle to fill in the date.

Love this idea, renee!

Love the word art. I think the date stamp and the ribbon journaling strip are both great ideas.

Ok, here is the final preview, with Date Stamp.. :) I am going to incorporate some of the other ideas into the add on.. so stay tuned for that one. ;-)

Now we need a name! ;-)

http://digiscrapart.com/bemuseme/BeMuseMe3-Element8.jpg

[bludlfn003]

Remember This

[renee s]

Love the kit! Here's a few-

Sweet Remembrance
Loving Memories
This Moment
Once Upon a Memory
I remember

[stitchmich]

Remember This

I like this one. It turned out beautiful, Robyn! :tup:

[Robyn Gough]

Remember This

I like this one too, and it isn't taken yet so Remember This it is! ;-)

Will announce winners soon, have to go out shopping with the family...

[Robyn Gough]

Ok Ladies

The winners...

1. Colour Palette - mcbowersox
2. Name - bludlfn003
3. Random - jemtred

Let me know your ppi preferences via pm ladies and I will send you your kit links...

In the morning, now it is bed time! ;-)

[stitchmich]

Congrats, ladies!

[jemtred]

Sleep well Robyn and THANKS - I love random winner! 200 is fine for me and I even feel a little guilty because I haven't played much this time - the new baby kinda put a stop to lots of play!

[stitchmich]

Sleep well Robyn and THANKS - I love random winner! 200 is fine for me and I even feel a little guilty because I haven't played much this time - the new baby kinda put a stop to lots of play!

Big congrats on the new baby, Jemma!!!

[handkl]

Beautiful kit Robyn!

Congrats ladies.

[mcbowersox]

Thank you Robyn! I'd like 300 please!