Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Bird Is The Word - HOPE

This fortnight's word for Bird Is The Word is "HOPE".  I really enjoy working on these challenges as you can pretty much create whatever takes your fancy as long as you use the word somewhere on your LO (title/journaling) and Nadia always has such awesome sketches, if you need a little help to get inspired.



I usually search the internet for a quote which resonates with me to tie in with the word as sometimes I find it easier than journaling.  This pic is from a series of photos I took of Luke recently.  He is a bit of a clothes horse and before he left to go out socializing I pleaded with him to let me take a few pics, as he looked so handsome.  Used pp's from MM & MME, some old music sheet and border strips from Crate Paper and Pink Paislee.  The balloon embellies were created with a Kaisercraft stamp and clear embossing powder, an Echo Park sticker which I lightly inked and a Scrapmatts chippie which I backed with cardstock that I embossed with a Cuttlebug Sizzix folder.  Grunged it up by distressing my edges and adding some black and gold mist splatters.


Here is the optional sketch designed by Nadia, and if you need some inspiration pop on over and check out the site as the DT creations are amazing!!   So come on and join in for your chance to win a gorgeous kit from Wendy at Tidbitz in Time.  Wendy has also created a cute badge to put on your blog if you are 1 of the 5 Feature Winners.  There is still plenty of time left for the ADMIRE challenge as well.  Can't wait to see all your beautiful creations!!

My2Angels

Don't forget to check out My2Angels as you have until the 15th July to SAVE

15% off all Glimmer Mists (these are selling out fast!)
and
15% off all Embossing Powders (including Tim Holtz)

Thanks for stopping by and leaving some love.. really makes my day to read all your gorgeous comments :)))

13 comments:

  1. Fantastic Cathy...love the masculine colours & your mix of papers, also the embossed paper under the balloon, just brilliant! :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Oh now that is just AWESOME Miss C : ) L O V E The balloons....And a big congrats on Scrapmatts....you will rock it!! Love and Peace xox

    ReplyDelete
  3. Fab range of papers and just love your splats. Love this LO Cathy.

    ReplyDelete
  4. oh there is that HAIR.. yay.. and i see what you mean about his dress..yay..
    so love that..
    and i love this colour combo..simple. stylish an oh so stunning.. fantastic.

    ReplyDelete
  5. This Layout Totally FAB U LAS!!! So masculine & Strong.... I really LOVE the colors too!!!!
    Enjoy your Day...

    ReplyDelete
  6. AMAZING boy layout Cathy!!! Those hot air balloons are just DIVINE!! Your colour palette is awesome too!! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  7. you have done an amazing job with this page Cathy ... so balanced and I adore the papers ... what a fabulous pic too .. big congrats and big hugz x

    ReplyDelete
  8. Divine layout!!!!!!! and Luke has such style I love it.....

    ReplyDelete
  9. Oh I love what you did with the Scrapmatts chippy balloons, look gorgeous, how good was that of Luke to let you take some photos of him, very generous. I love Nadia's sketches too. Love to you all. Melx

    ReplyDelete
  10. wow, this is so eye catching, and truly stunning!!! the colors are fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Gorgeous colours here & a fantastic masculine layout!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Love this page Cathy!! Such an awesome job! Love the balloon diecuts. Love the colors as well!

    ReplyDelete