Gimme a Clue - 2009 number 9

[Lauren]

Fire away!!Im ready

[happybeingamom]

Putting this out there again

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Swatch-outfit.jpg

When I have more time I am going to put some more swatch together.

[mcbowersox]

Today I have several swatches from Kuler. There is someone there whose user name is Kristi. She has some amazing color schemes. That must really be a gift.

Here are some of my faves:

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



http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6712/organic-goods.jpg


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6712/zen-and-spice.jpg


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6712/zen-and-black-tea.jpg

[JenniferG]

Yay!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6620/Pomegranate_Stain_Swatch.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6620/Wilderness_Girl_Swatch.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6620/Mirabelle_Swatch.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6620/Aaaquarius_Swatch.jpg

[Raphne]

Here's a new one from me:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6885/Flowers6.gif

[shawsi]

Here is one.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Tennessee-Friends.jpg

[shawsi]

And another.....



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

[shawsi]

This might not have enough color.


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6802/spring-in-covington.jpg

[swatkins56]

I'm just not going to give up on my marmalade.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/oranges_edited-11.jpg

Or perhaps something tropical:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/pink-hibiscus1.jpg

[handkl]

Here are a few from me...

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6930/BlueFlowers-handkl.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6930/PinkLily-handkl.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6930/YellowLily-handkl.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6930/MexicanHats-handkl.jpg

[MurlieMac]

Here's some from me resubmitting these

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/color-swatch8.jpg

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/color-swatch-9.jpg

[MurlieMac]

And another one
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/Ladybug3.jpg

[pinky7]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/color-swatch-9.jpg

This is pretty!

[Lauren]

Here's some from me resubmitting these



http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6727/color-swatch-9.jpg

I like this one

[jemtred]

That is one funky colour scheme!! I think you will have to make a flowery BG... How about pink daisies?

[Raphne]

I really like that one!

How about a textured paper in the cream, smudged (maybe even grunged) with the brown, with just little bits of the orange?

[shawsi]

How about a peach background...solid, but aged?

Peach with white stripes...kinda dry brushed. Maybe not all stripes are the same width, some might even be dotted.

[wuvie]

oh pink and dark brown is always a winner

solid brown BG

pink BG with tiny cream dots, like dotted swiss

cream BG with teeny tiny faded pink flowers,
or tiny dotted swirls of pink and blues

[handkl]

Lovely colour scheme!

That is one funky colour scheme!! I think you will have to make a flowery BG... How about pink daisies?

Oh yes there needs to be a flowery background.

How about a textured paper in the cream, smudged (maybe even grunged) with the brown, with just little bits of the orange?

I second this suggestion...I this background looks awesome in my head.

What about a pink and brown background of some sort...perhaps solid pink with a brown swirl or two OR solid pink with different size dots in brown and different shades of pink.

[MurlieMac]

Yeah! You chose one of mine. I'm so happy, my sister is going to make a quilt for my DG to be with some of this fabric. I can't wait to see what you do with it!

I really like that one!

How about a textured paper in the cream, smudged (maybe even grunged) with the brown, with just little bits of the orange?

I too think this would be an awesome BG

That is one funky colour scheme!! I think you will have to make a flowery BG... How about pink daisies?

I think she's right. A brown BG with tiny pink daisies, maybe fading in and out

[JenniferG]

Awesome choice Lauren! I think we need a background that looks like the photo in the swatch. Either a large or small pattern.

[pinky7]

I LOVE these colors! I have to out right now but I am putting my thinking cap on! I would love to see a white background with ferny things all around the outside edge!

[dinaben99]

how about a background in the dark brown that looks like rich velvet fabric that has a pressed floral texture throughout

[Lauren]

Awesome choice Lauren! I think we need a background that looks like the photo in the swatch. Either a large or small pattern.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_1.jpg

[newbienfr]

Groovy paper! :)

blue linen background with some scruffed up edges that are in one of the other colors

[jemtred]

Yep that one looks great! How about a blue with a swirly/cloudy look to it?

[pinky7]

Oh, pretty, pretty!

[newbienfr]

Striped background with different sized stripes or all thin stripes.

[mcbowersox]

Wow Lauren! That paper is awesome!

I'd love a stripe and then definitely some solids.

[shawsi]

Brown and white stripe?

[Lauren]

I really like that one!

How about a textured paper in the cream, smudged (maybe even grunged) with the brown, with just little bits of the orange?

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_2.jpg

[jemtred]

Oh this is just looking lovely. Maybe a plainish BG in a greeny colour with the leaf pattern as I kind of die-cut in a corner. I hope you know what I mean...

[Raphne]

Gorgeous papers, Lauren!

How about a tone on tone in the blue, with a leafy flowery swirl pattern concentrated in one corner?

[newbienfr]

I love the textured paper.

I also like this idea:
How about a tone on tone in the blue, with a leafy flowery swirl pattern concentrated in one corner?

[Lauren]

oh pink and dark brown is always a winner

solid brown BG

pink BG with tiny cream dots, like dotted swiss


well kind of - but I did brown instead of pink
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_3.jpg

[JenniferG]

Beautiful papers Lauren!

[Melissa]

Oooh, I'd love to see a paper either in the teal, or the pink. Solid but grunged up. Or creased.

[Corgi Lover]

I love this! I would love to see a solid orange linen paper. scuffed up a bit!

[stitchmich]

Oh my heck! This is fantastic! :applause:
I would love for the last paper to be the teal color with a fabric texture... canvas, linen, corduroy maybe.

[wuvie]

This is turning out so pretty!

[newbienfr]

Beautiful papers!

what about a paper using the teal with the "leaves" shape/design (that is on the floral paper) stamped on to it lightly in the cream?

[pinky7]

I want a teal BG! Any of the suggestion would be fine!!

[mcbowersox]

I just love this!

[Raphne]

Ooooo, so pretty! But now I'm torn. . . with that brown, as iwuvpsp said, pink and brown are a winner, so I can really see a mostly pink background with this now, more easily than the teal. Still like the tone on tone leafy swirl idea though!

[JenniferG]

I definitely think a teal background would finish this off nicely. Something fabric textured.

[Lauren]

Oooh, I'd love to see a paper either in the teal, or the pink. Solid but grunged up. Or creased.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_4.jpg

[newbienfr]

Ooooh, I like the teal. It helps bring the teal color out of the floral background.

what about a chipboard frame in the cream color, but worn/grunged up on the edges using the brown?

[dinaben99]

how about a cluster of flower shaped buttons to coordinate with the background paper

[sueya]

I'd like to see some fabric flowers or some stitched flowers
Perhaps we could have a row of fabric flowers which are stitched together!

[MurlieMac]

I think paper flowers
a chipboard frame (like newbienfr said)
brown leaves (like in the pattern)
some type of orange ribbon.

[stitchmich]

I think it needs stitching...
stitched flowers like sueya suggested
a stitched border, either zig zag, straight or random with some loops but going the width of the page.
a paper frame with stitches holding it down.

[pinky7]

I had such fun using the brass ring in the Boho Hobo kit, I am into rings. So I want a ring, pink grunged in color, with swirl on it!

[mariafer]

This is awesome. I love that flowered paper. Anyway I would love to see some layered flowers... I love those that are circle upon circle that the edges curl in a bit. Or even in the shape of the paper but layered.

[JenniferG]

I think a gold swirly ornate frame would be awesome....wonder if a flower shaped frame would look good....?

[shawsi]

I see a bee with this one...even a beeskept (Is that how you spell that?)

[Lauren]

I'd like to see some fabric flowers !
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_5.jpg

[Lauren]

and heres another flower - might combine them as one element but we will see as we go
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_6.jpg

[wuvie]

How about some thin fabric strips, some frayed and some twisted, with stitching.
Like a rag bow

[Raphne]

Love the depth of color in those flowers, Lauren!

How about a leafy vine in the brown, with small flowers in the other colors scattered in

A spill of simple flowers, like the white ones in the inspiration photo?

[newbienfr]

cool flowers!

what about using the leaf shapes (from the floral background) and some wire to create a frame?

[JenniferG]

How about a gold frame that looks like this:

http://www.moremirrors.com/images/products/productdetail/MM85980.fpx or this http://www.millerartandframe.com/images/OrnateFrame.JPG, but more flower-y....

[honeymoon]

Absolutely loving this.

What about a hexagonal chipboard frame.

Or a set of three small flower frames that hang from the top of the page.

Piece of cream card with ribbon threaded/woven down the side of it and knotted top and bottom.

Brown felt leaves, but a bit like the picture, so they are cut out and only have the spine and veins remaining (if that makes sense).

[pinky7]

and heres another flower - might combine them as one element but we will see as we go
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_6.jpg

I am bring this forward so w can see where we are!

We need a frame, maybe paper in the light color, and scalloped around the edges, and with holes cut in the scallops. And make it look like there are several frames stacked!

[Betsyfru]

Gosh, Lauren, I love those flowers!
I'd like a brown ribbon with little pink, orange & teal flowers alternating on it, like the small flowers in your floral BG paper.

[jemtred]

I would really love to see something done with the leaves. Maybe a fame with the leaves as accents or a frame just made from leaves?

[jemtred]

make that a frame not a fame! Or how about some corners inleaves or a cluster of leaves/maidenhair ferns? Feeling very leafy tonight...

[mcbowersox]

Wow! This is just gorgeous!

I'd love to see some sort of a ribbon.

[Lauren]

I am bring this forward so w can see where we are!

We need a frame, maybe paper in the light color, and scalloped around the edges, and with holes cut in the scallops. And make it look like there are several frames stacked!

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_7.jpg

[newbienfr]

Great frame!!!

what about a gingham ribbon using the orange and cream?

[mariafer]

I second newbiebfr I would love ribbon. Maybe some dotted ribbon would also be cute. Also a curl of ribbon would be cute.

[dinaben99]

I'm having a hard time coming up with new ideas for this one; I agree with everyone else a nice ribbon curl, might be nice

[JenniferG]

I wonder...would a lace ribbon look good with this? With a lace bow with some curly ties?

[shawsi]

How about some of the brown branches like the ones in the flowered print or tiny little blue flowers, like forget me knots.

An old seed packet that could be used to journal on.

Bee and Beeskep or hive

An old hanky

An old flowered bonnet

[pinky7]

Cool! Thanks Lauren! I love your frames!

[sandygb]

Wow I love this so far. I've been totally out of the loop. Busy with grandson, and falling behind. I second (third, forth) the idea for a ribbon Love the tiny dotted idea too. Maybe a little twist in it would be great too.

[honeymoon]

I love this and would love to see a torn overlay that has a rip from the top down that curls over/folds back on both sides and then under that rip there are more layers of lace and other papers also ripped. Does that make sense?

[MurlieMac]

I love this and would love to see a torn overlay that has a rip from the top down that curls over/folds back on both sides and then under that rip there are more layers of lace and other papers also ripped. Does that make sense?

Cool idea!

[Lauren]

Gosh, Lauren, I love those flowers!
I'd like a brown ribbon with little pink, orange & teal flowers alternating on it, like the small flowers in your floral BG paper.

For all who asked fora ribbon- dotted checked patterned and otherwise - I tried several patterns and frankly I think this kit is too busy to cope with any more patterns so i stuck with a plain brown ribbon
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_8.jpg

[Betsyfru]

Well, after I got to thinking about the ribbon, picturing it in my mind over the floral paper, I thought it might be a bit too much...Thanks for the brown ribbon, though, I think it will look great! I like that knot and the ends that slant like that!

[MurlieMac]

hanging "button" flowers in pink and aqua

a scalloped border to match the frame

how about a pin to attach the fabric flowers

[JenniferG]

Plain is definitely best, Lauren! Love the kit so far. We need some gold bling on string, kind of loopy (like me)

[sandygb]

I love the brown leaves you have in the floral paper. How about a cluster of brown leaves done sort of like a swirl.

[sandygb]

I love your strips of fabric with stitched button holes. Maybe the strip of fabric could be cream color, with turquoise stitching on the edges of the strip and also for the stitching on the button holes. Then a separate button that is inspired by the turquoise center of the flowers so we can add buttons along the strip where we choose.

[pinky7]

For all who asked fora ribbon- dotted checked patterned and otherwise - I tried several patterns and frankly I think this kit is too busy to cope with any more patterns so i stuck with a plain brown ribbon
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_8.jpg

THAT is why you're the designer! This looks cool! How about an upturned edge all along on side?

[Dani B]

A simple chipboard hanging tag that we could color ourselves with one of the papers would be wonderful to have.

[newbienfr]

I like the ribbon plain, it looks very lovely on the patterned paper.

What about some sort of swirly, metal embellishment that has leaves and turquoise stones embedded on it?

[dinaben99]

maybe a mat/journaling box in the orange with a velvety or silk texture

[pinky7]

WOW! We're stuck! How is your hair, Lauren??

[Lauren]

WOW! We're stuck! How is your hair, Lauren??

yes I will probably make this my last one of these for a while. Fewer and fewer are participating and seems like most of the designers are doing them so there are others for those who still like it so it's time to give mine a rest and go back to designing the old way.!!!

[sandygb]

Aww....but this one is my favorite......

That's okay. The designs you come up with on your own are always spectacular!!!

[Lauren]

Yeah I enjoyed it but seems like it's run it's course. It's only a handful participating now.I need to come up with something else new and exciting, but can't think of it right now

[JenniferG]

Wonder what you'll come up with?

I haven't participated much in this one because I have NO idea what else should go with it. Some swatches seem to be harder to get ideas for than others, you know? But the fewer people participate, the better our chances of being a random winner of the kit; good for us, bad for you, right? LOL.

I will miss Clue, but I can't wait to see what you come up with that's new and exciting. Maybe we could have a challenge about suggestions for something new and exciting.

[Lauren]

Feel free!!

[Raphne]

I'm sorry to hear it, Lauren, but I can absolutely understand. It does seem like there are just fewer people around, period.

*sigh*

Could we have more pink in this kit? A pink journaling matt, maybe?

[mcbowersox]

Bummer. . . I just love this challenge! I don't have lots of ideas, but I read and watch every single post!

Can't wait to see what else you come up with!

[wuvie]

personally, I like any kit you come up with.
How about instead of helping design the kit,
just naming the finished kit

[wuvie]

For this kit, I see paper swirls, slightly bent and folded

[sandygb]

I love the brown leaves you have in the floral paper. How about a cluster of brown leaves done sort of like a swirl.

I'm re-suggesting this one in case you missed it amongst all the posts. ;)

[sandygb]

I love your strips of fabric with stitched button holes. Maybe the strip of fabric could be cream color, with turquoise stitching on the edges of the strip and also for the stitching on the button holes. Then a separate button that is inspired by the turquoise center of the flowers so we can add buttons along the strip where we choose.

And this one too!!! If not exact, then maybe something similar like knotted string with those little turquoise flower accents along it.

[dinaben99]

I really enjoy Gimme a Clue and read all the posts, but sometime (alright most of the time) I'm at a loss of what would be really good in the kits, sorry I'm not much help. I understand the need for you to make a change though, thanks for all the fun!

[mcbowersox]

Maybe a journaling mat with the same scalloped, eyelet edges as the frame.

I love flourishes for layering, so I'd always love to see one of those.

[pinky7]

Aww....but this one is my favorite......

That's okay. The designs you come up with on your own are always spectacular!!!

I am with Sandy! This is one favorites! But you do come up with spectacular kits on your own!

WOW! One comment and we woke them all up!

I think I need to bring the kit forward so we can remember where we were! Just sec! (I have to do something to entertain myself until midnight!! Want a margarita, Lauren?)

[pinky7]

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_8.jpg

Here it is!

[Lauren]

Ok Ive had a major play around with this - added a few elements - changed some , taken some away -
I have 11 pieces now and need one more - so what shall it be
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_11.jpg

[sandygb]

Ooo, love that butterfly and the flowers too! Now I'm stumped. I'm thinking either a dark brown swirley stamp, or a journal paper, or the pink and orange flower back.

[mcbowersox]

How fun! I love all the stuff you've added. I did love the cream frame, though!

Maybe a flourishy, swirly thingy in the same chipboard with the pattern like the butterfly?

[shawsi]

A pink torn paper corner?

Pink stitching around the edges

A pink rolled journalling item with a bit of brown inking around the edges.

[wuvie]

A bit of metal, like a single brad to match the flower center and on the frame

[JenniferG]

I think some border stitching would close this up real nicely

[pinky7]

Brackets or a florishy thing than could show why the butterfly has been!

[Jeanrx]

What about a paper curl.

[Raphne]

oooh, I like that jeweled scalloped frame! Pretty!
I like the idea of a page curl-- pink, please!
Maybe a vertical length of the brown ribbon, curling and fastened with a brad like the jewels on the frame.

[stitchmich]

Awesome, Lauren!! How about a zigzag stitch that goes all the way around the page.

[happybeingamom]

I would like a path for the butterfly to fly in.

Possibly in a stamp form with lines for journaling incorporated in it.

Or a stitched path with little stitched flowers in it.

[Lauren]

I would like a path for the butterfly to fly in.

.
Well it could be a path or a border

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/freebies/gimmeaclue/9_12.jpg


Now we just need a name

[pinky7]

Dreamin' of Spring
Spring Happiness

[pinky7]

Spring is in the Air
In Bloom
Spring Fever

[pinky7]

I don't think we can name it "Forgotten Spring"! LOL

[pinky7]

but Color of Spring, would work!

or Color Me Spring!

[ferretmom]

butterfly blooms

[sandygb]

Love the border....

Secret Garden
Lauren's Garden
Butterfly Blooms
Butterfly Incognito

[sandygb]

butterfly blooms

LOL...we were posting at the same time...

[shawsi]

Butterfly high

Forgotten blooms

Springin' up

[JenniferG]

Chipboard Garden

[JenniferG]

Chip's Garden

[stitchmich]

Turned out great. How about
Calico Garden

[stitchmich]

Country Garden
Country Morning
Calico Morning

[mcbowersox]

Sweet Sweet Spring
Flutterby

I have to say Pinky's suggestion is my favorite, Color Me Spring

[happybeingamom]

First of Spring

Love the path/border

[wuvie]

Grunge Garden
Butterfly Bits

[Raphne]

Great idea, chipboard path!

Maybe
Garden Delight

[dinaben99]

but Color of Spring, would work!

or Color Me Spring!

I like Color Me Spring too!

I love the butterfly and the path/border

[newbienfr]

WOW! I go away to Carcassonne for a few days and I miss everything.

Lauren - I'm sad to hear that this will be your last one. I've loved participating in these, even if I don't have a lot of ideas.

This kit turned out great!!!!

Name? What about Groovy Garden?

[Lauren]

I like Groovy Garden!!

[JenniferG]

Works for me too Lauren!

[newbienfr]

Oh how "groovy"! hahahaha :)

[mcbowersox]

I love it! Great name!

I'm going to miss this one Lauren!

[jemtred]

And I run off to get a daughter to find my favourite challenge is disappearing! This is the 1st page I turn to when I visit dsp but if you gotta change, Lauren, you gotta change. I will be eagerly awaiting your new idea and your new kits - when I have some cash!

[mariafer]

Beautiful kit... so sorry to hear it is the last one but I am glad I got to join in while it was going... can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeves... :)

[Marriedin79]

Might I be so bold as to make a suggestion? (OK, can I timidly request something?)

Yesterday I purchased three kits from the Gimme a Clue series. Can you tell that I love them?

Here's my suggestion: after the kit has a name, could the thread be edited to include the kit name?

Thank you ... and now back to my quiet corner.

[Lauren]

LOL - I will add it to my list of things to do.............. - Im not doing gimme a clue kits right now though but one day I may do some more..........