Backgrounds/Elements for March What Now

[Erica]

Congratulations Raphne your crocus photo has been chosen for this months colour scheme.

Start making suggestions for backgrounds please...

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6885/Flowers1.gif

[Leslie]

How divine!

[janetklm]

Looooooooooooove these colours!!!!!!!
How about a diagonal striped bg.?
or...a green with little flowers in different colours and size?

[sueya]

I'd like to see a cream linen background which is slightly crumpled

[mcbowersox]

I'm all about the striped background! I don't care which way they go, as long as they're stripes :)

[Heidi]

Pretty Spring Colors!

[smatt644]

How about a blue background with bluejays or hummingbirds, and a green background that is marbled (does that make sense?)

[Raphne]

Wow! I have to admit I didn't think it would win among that stiff competition!

How about a background in the medium blue, with faint scattered flowers particularly in the purple and light blue?

[letsplaytennis]

I agree with the diagonal stripes. Also the hummingbird suggestions sounds great

Angela

[Raphne]

Wow, how did I miss the hummingbird idea??? Guess I was just so amazed my flowers won! But I LOVE that idea!

[Erica]

Oh this is going to be so fun :love2: - hummingbirds Hmmm, lets see what I can come up with. All great suggestions thanks, I'll get to work :tup:

[Erica]

Here are two backgrounds to start us off. Diagonal Stripes and a Cream Linen.

I'm looking at the other prompts for flowers, hummingbirds and marble...:D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6790/BG_CrocusStripe_12x12.jpg


http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6790/BG_CreamLinen_12x12.jpg

[spotty]

How about incorporating a gradient - some choice colours here...

[janetklm]

Yeah!!!!!!! Love the striped one!!!!!

[romey]

I love Raphne's idea of medium blue bg with faint scattered flowers!

[JenniferG]

a light blue background with grunge light scratches and little flowers like the ones in the swatch photo all over it. Maybe some larger purple flowers scattered about, as well.

[letsplaytennis]

I love the stripe.

[moog25]

I would love to see crocuses on the pale green, either an all-over print or just one corner. Or perhaps a darker purple homemade looking paper with a few flowers or petals with the fibers.

[Erica]

Here are the final two backgrounds. There was a call for Medium Blue BG with scattered flowers and one with Natural Fibers I hope you like them :)

So now we're onto the elements, let me hear what you'd like see in this new Kit and remember we will also start thinking of a name, Raphne submitted our March colour scheme and her comment was that this photo was 'all from my yard last summer!' So perhaps we'll be looking at names to do with gardens/summer - surprise me :D

Blue Floral:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6790/BG_BlueFloral_12x12.jpg

Blue Natural Fibres:

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6790/BG_BlueNaturalFibres12x12.jpg

[JenniferG]

well of course we need some flowers! either paper or felt or painted...whichever you choose.

[smatt644]

Love all the backgrounds!! Still would like an element of a hummingbird, and also what about a hummingbird feeder?

[smatt644]

Title what about "Summer Garden" or "In My Garden"

[Erica]

Yes I thought a hummingbird would be better as an element :), great names too.

[sueya]

I'd like to see some blue gems and a lacy ribbon.

[janetklm]

How about a textured ribbon with little flowers or a simple frame (maybe circle shaped) with a groupie adding some little flowers and a hummingbird?

Summer Secrets...Summer Treasure....Summer Feeling...Garden Secrets

[Raphne]

Beautiful, Erica!

[Erica]

Thanks Janet, some good suggestions there!

[debilou]

How about a Flower overlay... oh so pretty.

[spotty]

This is so feminine that I feel it needs an OVAL frame with a delicate edging... :D

[Raphne]

I was thinking about flowers. . . maybe lily of the valley, daffodils, tulips, of course crocus. . . spring flowers. Maybe a bouquet with a few different types tied with a ribbon? A delicate oval frame, as spotty suggested, maybe aged paper. . .

For a name: Spring Garden

[moog25]

How about lilacs? I'm thinking the darker purple ones, the colors are perfect for those.
Or perhaps a garland of spring flowers or a grapevine wreath threaded with spring flowers.
I'm also thinking of a border of stained glass or cloisonne(sp?) flowers.

[Erica]

Oh some very pretty suggestions here, thanks ladies.

[letsplaytennis]

How about a white picket fence or an old iron gate

[Erica]

OK, here are three elements requested for our new kit:

A beautifully colourful Humming Bird
A Glass Humming Bird Feeder
A delicate paper lace oval frame


Give me some suggestions if you have any but I also have plenty to work with if you don't have any more. Remember we now also need to look at some name suggestions based on Raphne's colour scheme photo that she took in her garden last summer, so summer/garden type names might work well, or come up with something you feel appropriate. :D

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6790/WhatNowMarchPreview1.jpg?773

[smatt644]

Oh Erica!!! I LOVE THEM!!! Can hardly wait to see what else you come up with. How about for a name Garden Delight?

[Raphne]

Ooooo, Erica, these are lovely! I thought for sure I'd be most smitten with the hummingbird, but my gosh that feeder is just gorgeous!

How about a butterfly or two in the same "texture" as the humming bird?
More flowers, naturally-- and again, I love that texture
A length of gently curving lace tied in a loopy bow

[sammdc]

Erica what about a beautiful green vine overlay with white and yellow flowers like daises on it

[Siriusone]

i don't know why...but the name Flights of Fancy popped into my head seeing that lovely hummingbird and feeder.

[mcbowersox]

That frame is just gorgeous! I'd love to see a matching lacey ribbon border.

[spotty]

Oh that frame is just the thing I had in mind! Love the touches of blue. :)
This is looking so pretty :love3:

[janetklm]

Wow! Love that frame and I'd like to see a coordinating ribbon.

[moog25]

How about a jewelled brad or pin to match the frame?

[Erica]

Just checking in to let you know I haven't forgotten you all, I'm currently working on two other kits at the same time, we ladies know how to multi task don't we ;)

I'll be back creating some of the awesome prompts you've given me tomorrow. :wave:

[Raphne]

LOL Erica, here I figured you were just drawing out the suspense! Can't wait to see your new kits. . . and the next elements you come up with!

[Erica]

Here are three more elements to add to our new kit: :)

* Lace ribbon
* Floppy bow (Matching )
* Jeweled chain brad

I am currently working on the last two elements, some flowers and an overlay.

You have come up with some great names for this kit so I am going to choose two and post them in a new thread for you vote on. There will be a deadline for this so check the thread.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6790/WhatNowMarchPreview2.jpg

[Erica]

OK - last two elements added:

* Vine overlay with yellow and white flowers (I've also added a butterfly to this)
* Lily of the Valley and Crocus Spray tied with a ribbon

Voting for new kit name closes in 5 hours.

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/6790/WhatNowMarchPreview3.jpg

[sammdc]

erica this is simply too beautiful for words

[sammdc]

heheh so hurry and get it in the store heheheh

[smatt644]

Love it!!!!

[Siriusone]

Stunning kit Erica! That overlay is gorgeous..wow!

[janetklm]

This is sooooooooooooo beautiful!!!!

[spotty]

Feel even more certain of my choice of kit name now I have seen the complete kit. You are surely on to a winner here, Erica :yahoo:

[Raphne]

oooooooooooooooooooooooh, is this gorgeous! I missed the name vote, but boy does it fit!