61 - CSI Challenge - Destination

Orange is not usually a go to colour for me, but I loved seeing all the interpretations of this scheme from the design team at CSI.  The challenge was released today and you have until March 10th play along.

http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/case-file-no-61-case-closes-on-march-10-2013?xg_source=msg_mes_network

A favourite photo of my son and his partner was the kick start for this palette. I used a beautifully textured paper by Authentique as the base and Graphic 45 to provide the orange.  It should have been a walk in the park.  However, not content with the finished product, I took it one step too far and made a “bleep bleep”.  I managed to claw back from the brink and cover my mess, but it was perilously close to going in the bin.  I’ve added a touch of teal within the 10% limit.

I made the butterfly with a die and acetate, then coloured it with alcohol inks.  

EVIDENCE

Butterfly

Rub ons

Gold accents (butterfly body)

TESTIMONY

I chose to use the inspirations words Dream Big.

THE JOURNALLING READS 

Unlike people of my generation, who had a career for life, you and your partner were courageous enough to dream big and follow your bliss.  You resigned your permanent jobs and set off on a working visa to London. Five years later, you have back packed, tented, hiked and volunteered in more countries than most people do in a lifetime. You’ve learned so much about other cultures, yourselves and each other, that I’m afraid you may never want to settle back in Australia.   Who could have imagined that our shy little boy would become so intrepid and tenacious?  I’m so excited about your visit and counting the sleeps until we see you again.  

MATERIALS USED

Authentique patterned paper - Renew Collection, “Foundation Two”

Graphic 45 patterned paper - Place in Time, June Cut-Aparts

Bazzil Cardstock - White

Imaginarium Chipboard

Kaisercraft clear stamps - Postmark and Pack your bags collection

Kaisercraft acetate embellishment - Pack your bags collection

Kaisercraft Rubons - Dreams

Crafter’s workshop template - Tiny circles

Prima embellishment - Say it with crystals

Atelier Gesso

Tattered Angels Glimmermist - Lemon zest and Golden Terracotta

Prima chalk ink - Rusty keys

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tea Dye and Rusty Hinge

Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink - Butterscotch and Terracotta

Royal Coat - Dimensional magic

Marianne Design Die - Butterfly LR0114

Spellbinders die - Labels eight

Ruby Rock-It - ATC cards, The Summer House

Acetate