*~CSI Major Case File #181~* *TAKING THE BUS IN EDINBURGH*

My Dear Arty Scrappy Friends...

Here I am again... two blog posts on one day... that's a WOW from me!!!

In this post I would like to share with you my layout created for the CSI Major Case File #181 called "Taking the Bus in Edinburgh".

This is the Case File from CSI...

I used the really cool sketch...

My layout...

"Taking the Bus in Edinburgh"

Some close ups...

 And this is how I solved the case:

THE SCEME ~ I used all 5 colours

EVIDENCE ~ The clues I used:

• thin stripes
• a frame
• plane or other transportation elements ~ I used a bus
• I used lots of metal
• gears/cogs
• clock/watch parts
• string

TESTIMONY

• Topic: Document a trip or outing ~ I documented our trip to Edinburgh and all the adventures we had using the bus services.

COMPOSITE SKETCH ~ I used the sketch given and LOVED it!!  ♥

Thank you so much for visiting my blog, it was lovely to see you here again!

Hugs

*~Erica ~*

*~CSI Case File #182~* *ONLY KINDNESS MATTERS*

Helllloooooooeeee there my Dear Arty Scrappy Friends!

It is a beautiful Summer's Day here in South Africa and a little windy today, so we surely hope for a lovely Highveld afternoon storm!

Today I would like to share with you my layout created for the CSI Case File #182 called
"Only Kindness Matters".

This is the Case File from CSI...

*Only Kindness Matters*

 How I solved the case:

THE SCHEME ~ I used all  5 colours

• Carnation pink
• Bright White
• Grass Green
• Light Lime Green
• Somewhere between magenta and grape purple

EVIDENCE ~ I chose the following as clues

• Gingham & Grid Pattern ~ in the form of a small stencil with Texture Paste
• Circles
• Leaves
• An old book page
• Mouse or other animal ~ I used a bird
• Scallop border
• Wet medium ~ Texture Paint, Mists, Distress Inks
• White background ~ My photo was matted with white cardstock.

TESTIMONY ~ I chose these clues

• Topic: Document an act of kindness ~ "Only Kindness Matters"
• Presentation:  Write in a swirly shape, like the vines ~ Title is written in swirly letters.
• Inspiration Words: kindness, giving, sweet.

With some close ups...

Thank you so much for visiting my blog and don't forget to follow!

Have a Lovely Wednesday & Week!

Hugs

*~Erica ~*

Let's Scrap Sketch 11-15-15 ~ *Awesome Day*

My Dear Arty Scrappy Friends, it is wonderful to see you again!

Today I want to share with you my Design Team layout for the Let's Scrap Sketch #11-15-15...

*Awesome Day*.

This is the great sketch we got to work with...

*Awesome Day*

 

And some close ups...

 I used the gorgeous Kaisercraft Collection Be-YOU-tiful...

 

Thank you so much for visiting, it is always lovely to see you!!

Please remember to hop on over to Let's Scrap and join in all the fun!

{Also don't forget to follow my blog as well as the Let's Scrap blog...}

Have a Wonderful Day!

Hugs

*~Erica~*

*~Feeling Sketchy #133~* *Hello, You*

Hi there My Dear Arty Scrappy & Cardmaking Friends!

Today I would like to share with you a Design Team card I created with the Feeling Sketchy Card Sketch #133 called: 

*Hello, You*

  

I used a circle punch to make the flower, it is so easy!

And the Sketch:

 

Please do hop on over to the Feeling Sketchy blog and come and join in all the fun!

Thank you for visiting and I hope my card makes you feel inspired today!

Have a Wonderful Awesome Beautiful Day!!

Hugs

*~Erica~*

Let's Scrap Sketch 11-1-15 ~ *Par-Tea*

Good Morning My Dear Arty Scrappy Friends, I hope you are doing well?

I would like to share with you my Design Team layout for the Let's Scrap Sketch #11-1-15 called *Par-Tea*.  This was such a special day for my, my birthday this year.  I had a lovely little get together with 2 of my friends and my cousin and all our cute kids {all girls!}.  It was very special to me and a day dear to my heart I will not forget anytime soon.

This is the awesome sketch we got to work with by Michelle van Wyk...

*Par-Tea*

 

The sun has been playing tricks on me... must have taken 100 pics of this layout, everywhere I could think of and the light on the white hat just wouldn't work out... ;-P 

Here is some close ups...

 

For the threaded ribbon, I used some white seam binding ribbon which I colored with Tim Holtz Distress inks.

 

I crocheted my own tunic I had on that day and decided to crochet a flower and edging from the same yarn for the layout, which makes it pretty special to me.

Just my kind of thing. ♥

As you can see on my journaling, we had a "proper" High Tea!

Had so much nice things to eat, I am sure everyone could only eat again the next day!? 

I crocheted two edgings, this is one of them...

The crochet flower from closer up...

The other edging...

The black title looked great, but once I started taking pics, it could not be seen so well, luckily I did not glue it down with Tombo and quickly took it off and lightly painted some white Gesso over the paper to make the letters stand out more. 

I hope you enjoyed visiting as much as I enjoy having you here!

Be sure to hop on over to Let's Scrap and play along with us,

I can't wait to see what you create!

Have a Great Day!

Hugs

*~Erica~*

*~Feeling Sketchy #132~* *Sweet Thing*

Hi there & Welcome My Dear Arty Scrappy & Cardmaking Friends!

Today I would like to share with you a Design Team card I created with the Feeling Sketchy Card Sketch #132...

*Sweet Thing*

Well, this is my very first time using a Digi Stamp!?    Borrowed my DD's Derwent Artists 24 Colour Pencils... the ones she uses for Design at school... and away I went.  I must say, it was quite relaxing and enjoyable... I felt like a kid again!!

Please do hop on over to the Feeling Sketchy blog and come and join in all the fun!

Thank you for visiting and I surely hope my card inspires you!

Have a Beautiful Day!!

Hugs

*~Erica~*

*~CSI Case File #178~* *DREAM STARS*

Well hello there my Dear Arty Scrappy Friends!

We are having a lovely cool Summer's Day here in South Africa.  The Jacaranda trees are in full bloom and our city of Pretoria is covered in a beautiful purple carpet.  Our own front garden is no exception and it is too beautiful for words to describe.  I feel yet again thankful for where I have been planted and doing my best to bloom as the Jacaranda trees are doing. ♥

Today I would like to share with you my layout created for the CSI Case File #178 called "Dream Stars".  These photos are super special to me and the moments beautifully captured.

This is the Case File from CSI...

*Dream Stars*

 

 How I solved the case:

THE SCHEME ~ I used all 5 colors

EVIDENCE ~ The clues I used:

• a typewriter
• stamps/rub-ons ~ I did some stamping with different stamps and the old typewriter font I used on Word to type my Haiku is called *My Underwood*.  The title is rub ons in an old typewriter font.
• borders ~ I used a little frame.

TESTIMONY {Choose at least 1 clue}

• Topic: I documented a favorite photo of my daughter when she was 16.
• Presentation:  I used a typewriter font.
• Writing Format:  I wrote a Haiku about my sweet daughter whom I love dearly.
• Inspiration Words: adventure, smile, instant ~ use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title... To me her adventures are only starting.  A new life after finishing High School.  Starry dreams and bright eyes. ♥

COMPOSITE SKETCH ~ I used the sketch given, LOVED IT!!! ♥

Herewith some close ups...

 The papers I used is from the Kaisercraft Kaleidoscope Collection {totally LOVE it!!!}

I used some stamping with Staz On Jet Black & also with Archival VersaMagic Sierra Vista.

I used mists for a few splatters.

As I said before, the title has been done with rub ons in a typewriter font.  I've had them in my stash for years {and luckily they were still working perfectly!}

 

To accent the corners, I used some Ardirondack Earthtones Acrylic Paint Dabber in Terra Cotta and Ranger Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap.

 

Thank you so much for visiting my blog and don't forget to follow.

Have a Wonderful Monday & an Awesome Week!

Remember, there will only be one 26 October 2015... make the best of it, be kind & share some love with your fellow humans! ♥♥♥

Hugs

*~Erica ~*