DeZign with Z - 5!

[Elisabeth]

Whipping right along! I skipped two steps this time because I really liked the photo posted last time by happybeingamom, and wanted to have a play with it.

Opening it up for your suggestions now!

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/648/screenshot163f.jpg

[bludlfn003]

I love how this looks like a vintage wallpaper. so how about the cream the dark red next the cream somehow brushed on but mixed together. I don't know if I am making myself clear as I'm not yet hip to the scrapping lingo when it comes to describing the different types of designs and techniques of papers. But I do see this turning out to be a vintage like kit.

[stitchmich]

Lordy, Z, that paper is so beautiful! I am amazed. Amanda, I'm with you on the not knowing how to describe stuff :lol: but here goes...
I'm thinking a floral type paper that has been painted over so the floral shows through on the edges. Or maybe the edges showing through could be like newsprint. The top color could be green or the creamy color above the green. I don't know if that makes sense.

or pink gingham. (that was easier to describe :lol:)

[idtwinmom]

I don't know if you will consider it a BG or not, but this needs a paper that is torn, like wallpaper you are pulling off the wall. I love the darker reds, and even if it's not torn would love to see a paper done with the rustier red (right below the dark pink).

[handkl]

I love how this looks like a vintage wallpaper. so how about the cream the dark red next the cream somehow brushed on but mixed together. I don't know if I am making myself clear as I'm not yet hip to the scrapping lingo when it comes to describing the different types of designs and techniques of papers. But I do see this turning out to be a vintage like kit.

Love the idea of this background!

I would like to see one of the dark reds as a solid background - maybe with a light one swirled in.

[just-pjz]

Ohhhh wow, Z!
I'm glad you've skipped! That paper is amaZing!
I love that green and that pink (upper top left) and perhaps since "wallpaper" has already been used a time or two to describe this, how 'bout a brushed paper?
You know, like if you just started painting a wall with a wide brush there's the brush lines in the paint? In either the green or that pink?

[Elisabeth]

Okay Spello, here's one coat of green paint over the wall with the streaks showing because it's not finished yet. Only they were painting over the existing wallpaper so it shows through too, lol!!


http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/1887/screenshot165.jpg

[idtwinmom]

Oh, please do something similar with that Rusty Red! Please, please! I have homemade Peppermint Ice Cream (didn't Chris tell you I'm her source?) :lol:

[handkl]

Oh, please do something similar with that Rusty Red! Please, please! I have homemade Peppermint Ice Cream (didn't Chris tell you I'm her source?) :lol:

I'll second that request!

[happybeingamom]

Thanks Z for the PM.

I am just thrilled you picked my color.

This is a picture of me (so many years ago :lol:) I was a flower girl at my Uncles wedding.

My mother sewed this dress and my older sister had a matching one.

I don't remember much as I was 5 1/2 but what I do remember is that the fabric was sheer (like an overlay ;)) and it had a pink lining.

There is a story with the shoes too. (I think I have to do a page on that. Thanks for bringing me back those memories.)

[sandygb]

Piping in here too.....I am 3rding the rusty red color!

[mcbowersox]

That first BG is gorgeous, Z! Love it!

How about a tone on tone stripe. . . in the yellow maybe?

[just-pjz]

Thanks Z for the PM.

I am just thrilled you picked my color.

This is a picture of me (so many years ago :lol:) I was a flower girl at my Uncles wedding.

My mother sewed this dress and my older sister had a matching one.

I don't remember much as I was 5 1/2 but what I do remember is that the fabric was sheer (like an overlay ;)) and it had a pink lining.

There is a story with the shoes too. (I think I have to do a page on that. Thanks for bringing me back those memories.)


I see a LO with this kit with LOTS of journaling in your future! Can't wait to hear about the shoes.
It really is a great picture and your bit of info adds so much to it!

[just-pjz]

love the painted paper, Z..thank you! I love the "show thru" because I am lazy enough that I would just paint over the paper too.
;)

[sandygb]

Hmm Z - Did you change your mind? I loved that pink paper. I would love a cream color paper with a shaded green edging around it.

[Elisabeth]

No, the pink paper is staying. I was fixing something else; will post again in the morning, right exhausted at the moment!

[sammdc]

can I suggest a real velvet ribbon /bow in the dark deep burgundy or a flower made from folded ribbon bits or even a cameo type element locket thang

[happybeingamom]

How about a light pink paper with a drop darker stripes on it. (tone on tone)

A wide pink sateen ribbon

[boobearsmama1]

I love the color tones here and love the red velvet ribbon suggestion! This would be great with an old vintage style journal paper like with worn edges, creased to appear to have been folded.

[stitchmich]

Thanks Z for the PM.

I am just thrilled you picked my color.

This is a picture of me (so many years ago :lol:) I was a flower girl at my Uncles wedding.

My mother sewed this dress and my older sister had a matching one.

I don't remember much as I was 5 1/2 but what I do remember is that the fabric was sheer (like an overlay ;)) and it had a pink lining.

There is a story with the shoes too. (I think I have to do a page on that. Thanks for bringing me back those memories.)

I noticed the shoes. Can't wait to hear that story. You're just adorable and the look on your face is priceless.

I like all these ideas, esp. the tone on tone stripe and something torn.

[Elisabeth]

Okay, I made the berries on the floral paper the red color, but a red background didn't work. Here is a pink one instead.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/2041/screenshot172.jpg

[idtwinmom]

Awe, bummer! OK, well then maybe something in the yellow then. With the rusty orange as a grungy edge.

[idtwinmom]

And to start off the elements - that flower as a sticker. I see it like the wall decals that you can buy.

[mcbowersox]

Still seeing a yellow paper. Maybe a shiny-ish fabric, like a damask.

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/bedbathstore_2043_4817908257

[stitchmich]

the pink paper is just beautiful. For the last paper, maybe the gold to bring out the gold in the first paper. Something simple like a linen or canvas texture, or grunged up a bit darker around the edges.

[Elisabeth]

I went ahead and made Carolyn's bow, because the photo had the big pink bows on the aisles:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7610/screenshot173.jpg

[stitchmich]

I also see in the picture some white scrolly iron stands. Maybe we could get either a white scroll frame or a scrollwork border.

[Elisabeth]

Yeah, that sounds right - scrolly frame:

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8450/screenshot174.jpg

[sandygb]

Ooo, looking lovely!

[happybeingamom]

Love the frame

[stitchmich]

be still my heart!

[handkl]

Can we have a yellow background? Perhaps fairly plain with hints of white, pink, and dark pink/red grunged in there.

I'd like to see a wide pink ribbon to ge with that bow too.

I think a collection of those flowers that are on the white background tied with a piece of rafia would look great.

[sueya]

Some dangling gems would go well with this

[bludlfn003]

i think I saw that we still need a BG paper so I'm bringing my suggestion back so how about the cream the dark red next the cream somehow brushed on but mixed together.
what about the design of the frame as a border on a peice of crinkled paper in one of the softer colors for journaling

[debilou]

Oh beautiful so far...

How about a ribbon to match the bow...

And a ripped piece of paper...

[debilou]

How about something to match the white frame...

like a journaling box... you do fantastic things with journaling items...

or buttons... some notion that matches the frame to offset it...

[idtwinmom]

Yes, you could still do that torn wallpaper I mentioned. Maybe in the yellow instead of the rusty red since you didn't like that. That flower from the pink paper could be used as a border (kind of like a ribbon, but more of a wallpaper border). Or there is still the decal idea.

[romey]

I'm so impressed with what you have done so far! Outstanding. I too would love to see one of your lovely jounaling pages with maybe a pretty pin or brad. .

[sammdc]

wowowo Z that is so gorgeous love love love all of it
I definitively agree about having more stuff made like the frame the aging effect on that is simply awesome maybe like a hook or clip that we could hang the frame from
also on a very very wide ribbon to match the bow

[Elisabeth]

I did Amanda's suggestion of the frame stamp on a piece of paper for journaling. And I decided to go with the rose color for the last background - trust me, the red just didn't fit with these tones. I know it's in the photo but it's not part of the dress or the wedding colors. I'd rather stick to the proportions of those for the purposes of the kit.

So what's next? How do you want your wide ribbon - straight or curled?

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2271/screenshot176.jpg

[debilou]

Curly...

[mcbowersox]

The stamp thing that's on the journaling paper would be great separate.

[Raphne]

Wow! Looks what happens when I disappear for a weekend! This is just BEAUTIFUL!

Has anyone suggested loose flower petals, like flower girls scatter on the isle?

[stitchmich]

Wow! Looks what happens when I disappear for a weekend! This is just BEAUTIFUL!

Has anyone suggested loose flower petals, like flower girls scatter on the isle?

oh, I love this idea!

[stitchmich]

The berries on the first floral paper stand out to me.... maybe some similar beads on a string or a chain or a piece of wire?

[handkl]

The berries on the first floral paper stand out to me.... maybe some similar beads on a string or a chain or a piece of wire?

I'll second this suggestion.

As for the ribbon - straight.

I would like to see some more yellow too - perhaps a yellow flower.

[pinky7]

Wow! Look what you have done while I was biting my fingernails off! But I am out of the DET contest so I am back!!!

How about a pink brooch?

And I agree, maybe a yellow flower! It could be a pansy with the brown color in the center and yellow for the petals!

I think a straight ribbon.

and a butterfly seems appropriate! This kit looks very springy!

[debilou]

For The title:

Spring Day
Spring FlowerZ
Z's Flower Girls
Flower Garden

[mcbowersox]

How about a flourish?


Flower Girlz

Do you think we could put a Z in all kit names from now on? :)

[pinky7]

Flower Girlz

Do you think we could put a Z in all kit names from now on? :)

HAA! We're starting a new trademark for you, Z!!!!

[debilou]

Elizabeth,

I agree with them... you need a trademark - like Marcee has her "ee" kits..

"z" should be part of all of your kits... then we would know immediately... This is a Way cool Elizabeth Weaver kit... without ever looking at who the designer is...

So, I Third the vote....

[debilou]

For The title:

Spring Day
Spring FlowerZ
Z's Flower Girls
Flower Garden

So, in keeping with that

Change:

Z's Spring Dayz

and

Z"s Flower Gardens

[just-pjz]

Even though, for whatever reason, I get the sense this was a colder weather wedding, the colors, papers and your fabbity frame make me think of a gazebo..

So how 'bout GaZebo for the name?

[just-pjz]

I did Amanda's suggestion of the frame stamp on a piece of paper for journaling. And I decided to go with the rose color for the last background - trust me, the red just didn't fit with these tones. I know it's in the photo but it's not part of the dress or the wedding colors. I'd rather stick to the proportions of those for the purposes of the kit.

So what's next? How do you want your wide ribbon - straight or curled?

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2271/screenshot176.jpg

just bringing this up as my memory is short and my 'puter is too slow to keep going back!

[just-pjz]

What about a lattice overlay/stamp in the white like the frame?
But a partial one...something like just in the corners and faded out as it moves in or like all the partial/faded ledger stamps I always see on LOs in magazines?

[stitchmich]

What about a lattice overlay/stamp in the white like the frame?
But a partial one...something like just in the corners and faded out as it moves in or like all the partial/faded ledger stamps I always see on LOs in magazines?

oooo, I like this idea!

[idtwinmom]

I'm seeing more yellow too! I like the idea of a yellow flower, and the ribbon I see as flat, like you are wrapping a present with it. Maybe you could leave it without a drop shadow so it can be turned and crisscrossed. Or make it crisscrossed to begin with works too!

[Elisabeth]

I liked the fading latticework overlay idea! I see some other great suggestions too, but I must go start dinner soon...

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1246/screenshot177.jpg

[debilou]

It's just beautiful Z.

[idtwinmom]

Wow! this is really turning into a beautiful spring/summer kit!

[Elisabeth]

Here's your "flower as a sticker" - Lisa, well, sort of!
It doesn't display well at the compression.
I only put a very small drop shadow - so it can be turned around with no adverse effects.

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/8164/screenshot178.jpg

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/2766/screenshot180.jpg

[mcbowersox]

I LOVE that! I'm especially glad about the drop shadow, cause those things just have to be moved around in all different directions!

[idtwinmom]

I love it! Looks like it was made with puffy paint! (looks good even int the compressed version!)

[sammdc]

Z you are jsut amazing me with these kits and your talent sure wish I could do what you do in ps totally gorgeous

[debilou]

I love the flower... now the ribbon...

So, we have
4 BG's
1 Overlay
Frame
Beautiful Bow
Photo Matte
flower
And, If we have a ribbon that makes 10 items..

With 2 to go...

I'm being greedy, but how about the flower in the opposite colors... please...

wouldn't that make nice corners...

[idtwinmom]

I'm being greedy, but how about the flower in the opposite colors... please...

wouldn't that make nice corners...

Oh, wouldn't that be pretty!

[bludlfn003]

I'm lovin it. This is turning out to be such a beautiful.

[Elisabeth]

I compromised on the ribbon - straight and curly, hee hee.... but I thought it fitting.

Oh, and y'all are being funny with the Z names - not sure if I want it in every kit though! lol...

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2387/screenshot181o.jpg

[sandygb]

ooo, love that sticker and the fading trellis! I ditto the suggestion for a ribbon in the slightly deeper pink tone in the bow.

[Elisabeth]

Who suggested flowers? I added a little posy bouquet with the tangerine color as the bow. Now I just need one more thing....

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1922/screenshot182y.jpg

[Elisabeth]

And before you know it - we're done! I added romey's suggestion of a pin.

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/4610/screenshot183z.jpg

[stitchmich]

What a beautiful kit! I love the little bouquet and the lattice is fantastic. For a name...

Posy Bouquet
Pretty Posies
Dainty Darling

[happybeingamom]

How about Flower Girl

Beautiful Kit and thanks again for choosing my photo.

[Elisabeth]

You know, I wanted to name it Flower Girl too - but assumed the name was taken - but it's NOT! So yay!!!!

[happybeingamom]

You know, I wanted to name it Flower Girl too - but assumed the name was taken - but it's NOT! So yay!!!!

Awesome!!!

Now I need to get to my parents house and scan more photos of my Uncle's wedding.

My sister had long hair and it was curled in spirals. She looked great.

[sandygb]

Awesome z!!!

[idtwinmom]

Fab kit Z! And the last bit went so fast! Love the name too, really fits!

[romey]

You really outdid yourself, Z. This is beautiful. Can't wait for it to get to the store!

[Raphne]

ROFL that was too fast! But WOW is it gorgeous, Z!

[happybeingamom]

For The title:

Spring Day
Spring FlowerZ
Z's Flower Girls
Flower Garden

How about a flourish?


Flower Girlz

Do you think we could put a Z in all kit names from now on? :)

I was reading through the thread and I noticed a few said Flower Girl before me so they should get the credit.

[just-pjz]

Another beautiful work, Z!
Just lovely! And the lattice overlay is awesome!

[Elisabeth]

I was reading through the thread and I noticed a few said Flower Girl before me so they should get the credit.

Okay, will add - thanks! Sending out pm now.

[handkl]

The kit is beautiful!!!! I disappear for a day and miss the remainder of the elements. I really need to kick this sickness!!!!

[Elisabeth]

The kit is beautiful!!!! I disappear for a day and miss the remainder of the elements. I really need to kick this sickness!!!!

What's the sickness? Wanting to follow the thread or wanting to have a life? lol......I'm guilty of both...

[pinky7]

oh, you finished it without me! OK, when do you start the next one?

[Elisabeth]

oh, you finished it without me! OK, when do you start the next one?

Not for a few days, actually - I need to concentrate on a couple of other things for a minute in preparation for the - oh gosh, I almost spilled the beans!

But if you come across a great color scheme hang on to it!

[debilou]

I love it Z... Beautiful...

[mcbowersox]

Wow! This one happened fast! I was shocked to see the completed kit in my PM this morning!

Awesome job, Z! It's gorgeous!

[bludlfn003]

Great kit Z. Thanks. Though I want to wait until bystep duhters dance recital in a little over a month to use this kit. I think itwill g perfect with her dance recital outfits. I've already seen them so.....

[stitchmich]

Just unzipped my. It's even more beautiful up close and personal :D

[stitchmich]

Not for a few days, actually - I need to concentrate on a couple of other things for a minute in preparation for the - oh gosh, I almost spilled the beans!




Aw, c'mon... just a little hint! :lol:

[moog25]

Darn! Looks like I missed this one completely!Love the way it turned out.

[stitchmich]

I couldn't wait to use this kit. Here's what I made.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/2645/thumbs/birthdaygirl.jpg (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=309412)

[sammdc]

Not for a few days, actually - I need to concentrate on a couple of other things for a minute in preparation for the - oh gosh, I almost spilled the beans!

But if you come across a great color scheme hang on to it!

hehehehehehehe yea yea I know the big birthday bash huh hahahahah

[Elisabeth]

hehehehehehehe yea yea I know the big birthday bash huh hahahahah

Hmmm..... well, if you say so, Carolyn... but THAT's something everyone already knows about!

[debilou]

hehehehehehehe yea yea I know the big birthday bash huh hahahahah
Well, then if it's not for something we ALREADY know about, hmmm... we could make something up...

You know we all have creative minds on this thread... so, maybe you are getting ready for the stork to come..... hmmm....

[sammdc]

Hmmm..... well, if you say so, Carolyn... but THAT's something everyone already knows about!

hahahahaha OK OK OK so now I am curious

[Raphne]

ooooh, Z, is the "surprise" those adorable bibs and instant albums?

[Elisabeth]

Lol, yeah, I was excited about the whole p365 category altogether. I hope you all like it too!

Debilou if the stork comes here I'll drop him off at the first zoo I see on my way to Texas!

[debilou]

Lol, yeah, I was excited about the whole p365 category altogether. I hope you all like it too!

Debilou if the stork comes here I'll drop him off at the first zoo I see on my way to Texas!

as long as it's not at my house...

[boobearsmama1]

This is such a beautiful kit! I can't wait to use it. Who is getting visited by the stork? I saw Sandy's beautiful little grand child in the gallery. I was ohhhh'ing and ahhh'ing all morning at the layouts of him.