View Full Version : Gimme a clue - Birds Feeding Value Collection
Lauren
10-15-2009, 09:53 PM
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/DSC_0966.JPG
Here is our inspiration for the next round - we will be making a Value collection again so will be working on 2 kits simultaneously.
I need 8 different backgrounds to start us of
windstorm
10-15-2009, 10:05 PM
Background ideas:
Birch bark or peeling bark background
peeling paint background
grungy green background
background with green moss
light yellow background with subtle green/gray swirls/dots
HeatherL
10-15-2009, 10:59 PM
I like the colors in the depth of field in the background of this photo. It almost has a green mottled berry like texture with a watercolor feeling. I think a background like this would be fabulous.
A background with a subtle grungy grid like line pattern
Too early I know... a frame made of twigs overlapping
Shana34
10-16-2009, 11:22 AM
I love these colors! How about a green background with cream grunge, or a cream background with faded brown swirls?
Scrapping4Him
10-16-2009, 11:34 AM
A paper that is either a mixture of greens or a bark like design with the effect of having moss attached to it in varying degrees of thickness. The moss being very similar in texture to the branch in the inspiration photo.
Scrapping4Him
10-16-2009, 11:36 AM
Oh and I'm going to jump the gun too on an element idea... similar to Heather's idea of the twig frame, perhaps we could have a page corner element of multiple twigs that could also serve as a corner treatment to a photo.
Lauren
10-16-2009, 04:38 PM
A paper that is either a mixture of greens or a bark like design with the effect of having moss attached to it in varying degrees of thickness.
Background ideas:
Birch bark or peeling bark background
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_1.jpg
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_1.jpg
windstorm
10-16-2009, 05:05 PM
thick handmade paper in one of the colors, maybe cream with some folds
Scrapping4Him
10-16-2009, 06:57 PM
a cream paper embossed with the pattern in the pinecone - or perhaps a couple of pinecones embossed into the lower right corner
HeatherL
10-16-2009, 07:18 PM
Perhaps a lighter color with a bit of texture with a peeling effect like the pine cone edges.
Lauren
10-16-2009, 09:11 PM
light yellow background with subtle green/gray swirls/dots
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_2.jpg
thick handmade paper in one of the colors, maybe cream with some folds
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_2.jpg
Ohhhh this is gorgeous Lauren .. can't wait!!
shazzt
10-16-2009, 09:53 PM
What about a paper with a soft, feather like texture - might make for a nice plain background - maybe in the darker brown? This reminds me - I must try this trick with the pinecones :)
windstorm
10-17-2009, 09:28 AM
love the gray-blue/green in the birds. Maybe a background with those colors and some sort of repeated texture?
also like the idea suggested above - a background that has the subtleness of watercolors.
windstorm
10-17-2009, 09:31 AM
I know we're not to elements yet, but I'd love the idea of frames made from a pineecone like texture. I know -- clear as mud. :)
A twine string attached to a nail to be used as a hanger for the frames
HeatherL
10-17-2009, 02:57 PM
The papers so far have a beautiful nature feel to them. Just perfect Lauren.
idtwinmom
10-17-2009, 03:07 PM
I know you didn't pick it as one of your colors, but I would love to see a handmade paper with just little specks of that blue in it! (think the green from the second kit in texture with the light brown and little blue flecks)
Lauren
10-17-2009, 06:28 PM
What about a paper with a soft, feather like texture - might make for a nice plain background - maybe in the darker brown? This reminds me - I must try this trick with the pinecones :)
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_3.jpg
love the gray-blue/green in the birds. Maybe a background with those colors and some sort of repeated texture?
also like the idea suggested above - a background that has the subtleness of watercolors.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_3.jpg
Shana34
10-17-2009, 06:34 PM
The papers are gorgeous Lauren! How about the green with a damask pattern in the cream?
Fade2Pink
10-17-2009, 09:05 PM
WOW, just wanted to say how impressed I am with the textures of these bgs. Stunning.
wow really stunning backgrounds!
Donut
10-18-2009, 06:06 AM
I dont have any new ideas, but just wanted to pop in and say how awesome those papers all are!
wuvie
10-18-2009, 07:52 AM
How about a mixture of colors with an oil painted look and one with a watercolor look
jemtred
10-18-2009, 07:58 AM
That mossy BG just makes me want to reach out and give it a stroke! It is actually quite scary that you can do that with a computer...
Lauren
10-18-2009, 11:52 PM
Here are the finished papers - Im looking for element ideas now
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_4.jpg?458
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_4.jpg
jemtred
10-19-2009, 01:34 AM
Just have to suggest the obvious - what about a fir-cone or two?
Moss covered twigs to hang things from?
Leaves/skeleton leaves?
wuvie
10-19-2009, 07:42 AM
String or twine
pinecone flower
>>aruaL<<
10-19-2009, 07:55 AM
a frame made out of tree bark, with twine/string wrapped around the intersecting corners to hold it together...
windstorm
10-19-2009, 07:55 AM
a frame that has a pinecone like texture
a tree stump
a hanging birdhouse
windstorm
10-19-2009, 07:57 AM
metal corner flourishes
a bit of moss to follow at the bottom of the frame/page
a circle frame
janetklm
10-19-2009, 09:34 AM
a wooden (birch) standing birdhouse, some pinecones (maybe 2 or 3 hanging on a rope; like theones in the photo), golden bird element. Love the idea (Windstorm) about some moss!
HeatherL
10-19-2009, 09:46 AM
an old weathered wooden bench (to take in the serenity and peacefulness of nature)
an old fashioned mailbox on a post
a forest type stump weathered and jagged
HeatherL
10-19-2009, 09:52 AM
Too early I know... a frame made of twigs overlapping.
Bringing this forward
GailS
10-19-2009, 10:32 AM
Berries, little green and/or red ones.
a little bird like the ones in the photo
idtwinmom
10-19-2009, 01:25 PM
Pine cones, one pine cone with some moss on it, a bird, wood frame
Shana34
10-19-2009, 02:48 PM
I like the idea of a birdhouse. Maybe an old rocking chair or some autumn berries held together by twine?
windstorm
10-19-2009, 02:55 PM
Love the berries with twine and the bench ideas.
pine needles, twig wreath, acorns with leaf, knotted twine bow, bird's nest, ragged cardboard mat, paper tattered frame
Lauren
10-19-2009, 03:47 PM
Moss covered twigs to hang things from?
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_5.JPG
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_5.JPG
sueya
10-19-2009, 04:27 PM
How about bronze pinecones?
shazzt
10-19-2009, 07:32 PM
Well if you have a branch, you probably need some string to hang off it with some kind of clip or hook or something to attach whatever you are hanging.
How about something in the blue gray color? Blue spruce like? Old wood decaying barn walls? Absolutely love the birds picture.:yippee:
SilverHealer
10-19-2009, 08:58 PM
Love how this is turning out!! How about some pinecones, a string of blue & green beads, torn paper for journaling on, a weathered wooden frame? :)
Lauren
10-19-2009, 11:54 PM
Well if you have a branch, you probably need some string to hang off it with some kind of clip or hook or something to attach whatever you are hanging.
Love how this is turning out!! How about some pinecones,
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_7.JPG
( I changed the tree for another branch in case you were wondering - decided that would be better there......
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_7.JPG
wuvie
10-20-2009, 12:56 AM
Oh these are so good!
I keep expecting a cluster of pine needles or the petals of the pine cones scattered about.
jemtred
10-20-2009, 02:00 AM
Great twigs and that stringy corner thingy is great too. Not seen anything like that before. No more suggestions from me for a while
honeymoon
10-20-2009, 02:53 AM
Oh... to hang off the string a little square frame and a little round one that match so you could have a string of them.
Some leaves to add to the tree or tuck behind the cone. Sort of wondering about some long spindly grasses as well.
Long seed pods like on the kowhai tree.
A page out of a nature journal... titled "Observed On".
Maybe a binocular lens/magnifying glass so you could highlight part of a photo.
Lauren
10-20-2009, 09:03 PM
I havent given up on you - im painting birds for this which takes a little longer than a regular element would.......... - tune in later today!!
Lauren
10-21-2009, 02:49 AM
a little bird like the ones in the photo
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_8.JPG
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_8.JPG
Donut
10-21-2009, 03:11 AM
Oh my goodness Lauren those birds are brilliant!! This is looking awesome!
jemtred
10-21-2009, 03:14 AM
CLever clever birds! I can see why they took some time. How about a scattering of bird seed so they have something to do?
you really are an artist. I love your birds!
honeymoon
10-21-2009, 05:59 AM
Birds... WOW!!!!
GrandmaCrys
10-21-2009, 06:45 AM
Lauren, your birds' are exquisite!!
Speaking of seeds...how about a suet cake for one and the little hanging wire cage thingie that one puts the suit cake in for the other. :D
wuvie
10-21-2009, 08:30 AM
Wow, those are beautiful!
Lauren
10-21-2009, 02:12 PM
, twig wreath, ragged cardboard mat,
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_9.JPG
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_9.JPG
wonderful additions! I love how you take simple suggestions and can create such beautiful realistic elements. you never cease to amaze me
Scrapping4Him
10-21-2009, 03:49 PM
Oh wow - look at those birds!!! Absolutely amazing Lauren.
How about a little bunch of that twisty/curly stuff they make their nests out of.
Lynnie
10-21-2009, 03:59 PM
Amazing!
Lauren
10-21-2009, 04:20 PM
I keep expecting a cluster of pine needles or the petals of the pine cones scattered about.
Berries, little green and/or red ones.
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_11.JPG
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_111.JPG
One more element required for each kit - and a name .. Id love to get this in the store for gimme tomorrow..........
janetklm
10-21-2009, 04:57 PM
Maybe something like a terracotta bowl in case we need something to feed that cute bird. lol. Or how about an apple or other fruit?
Lauren
10-21-2009, 05:29 PM
, torn paper for journaling on,
paper tattered frame
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme1_12.JPG
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/data/500/Gimme2_12.JPG
Ok - names - any ideas????????
Robyn
10-21-2009, 06:41 PM
I spotted these in the gallery and just had to say, those birds are FABULOUS Lauren!!
idtwinmom
10-21-2009, 07:00 PM
I was thinking Natures Song, but you already have Natures Melody, then it hit me:
Flock Together
Shana34
10-21-2009, 07:15 PM
Maybe Wings of Change?
windstorm
10-21-2009, 07:24 PM
Backyard Garden, Backyard Wonders
Woodland Birds, Woodland Beauty
Lauren
10-21-2009, 07:43 PM
Im going to go with a combination of those suggestions and those in the gallery and go with Bird Call and Bird Song
Lauren
10-21-2009, 10:02 PM
Winners of a free kit ( your choice of either goes to windstorm and HeatherL - PM me with your choice of resolution and kit
HeatherL
10-21-2009, 11:18 PM
Wow these kits turned out beautiful. Thanks so much Lauren. Off to pm you.
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