Well here we are at Challenge #23 ... can you believe it! Linda Ledbetter and the Curiosity Crew has done a marvelous job keeping us "engaged". Have YOU joined us yet ?? Come on... it is so fun, and you learn so much! Go over to Linda's site Studio L3 at http://lindaledbetter.com/2015/02/compendium-of-curiosities-challenge-23-2.html you can read all the rules and guidelines. Tim Holtz would be very Happy to autograph a copy of his book Compendium of Curiosities III ; that's his book that we are exploring on these fabulous challenges.
Not only do you learn valuable techniques and amazing tips ; we've got some amazing sponsors as well. This weeks sponsor is Inspiration Emporium owned and operated by my friend Joy Kennedy and her family. Even if you don't join us for the challenges you can go and check out their site http://www.inspirationemporium.com/. Should you be chosen as the winner you get a $50 gift certificate to their store. Is that enough of an incentive for you ?? No ... okay ... Tim and Mario have sent some amazing goodies just for the challenge winner ... the Curiosity Crew has a Curiosity Crew Choice award ; to be eligible for this prize all you have to do is follow all the guidelines; visit each one of the Crew's blog and show them some love ( leave a comment). Easy enough ... right ? so come join us ... it really is a rewarding experience. Enough said ...
This weeks challenge; Challenge #23 is Collection Folio found on page 34. I've been excited about this one; actually thought I was going to be already for it ... NOT ! Once again I'm last minute...
I've gotta say I love it ... it was hard to get start; with all the distractions ( we had another death in the family this morning and I've spent the week sitting with my favorite auntie who passed away this morning... she'd been in hospice care for a little over a week) ... ANYWAY... I'm pleased to say I got my Folio done... well as I finished up the creative juices ( that I waited for all week started flowing) so I will probably "tweak" it .
My weapons of choice for this challenge were the WallFlower Paper Stash, and the Wallflower ephemera; both the vellum and the regular one. I love this paper stash ... it is one of my favorites. In the past year I have purchased THREE 12x12 paper stashes.
For my folio I chose to use some of my tags ... you know the ones that don't quite make the cut ... LOL. Tim always say to embrace your imperfections so I have embraced some of them; I've also included photos of " My Guys " ... Tim, Mario and Ted ( Mr. Stamper's Anonymous ). They are three of my favorite people.
So here's my folio ...
Girl, you've rocked another challenge! Your posts are always such a joy to read. I love your enthusiasm and your spirit. This folio is very cool, love the pics of your "guys".
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of the passing of your aunt, I'm sure your heart and thoughts of full of memories of her tonight. Bless you, sweetie.
Thank you Cheryl for your kind words! And yes ... I have many fond memories <3
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your Aunt Rea' - my sympathies to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteUsing tags for your folio was such a clever idea! You have showcased them beautifully in your folio and I love the pictures of you with Tim and Mario (I am just a tad envious....), this will be a joy to pick up and look at from time to time - I just love it! Anne xx
Thank you "Anne" ! Yes ... I do love my guys... they are so very special to me ... so friendly and personable !!
DeleteI'm actually missing them today... I was supposed to go to the Carson Stamp Show today ( but I'm with the family and trying to "regroup" from the long draining week) . I'll see them in July !
DeleteOh my gosh...LOVE all the photos! You are gorgeous! Love the layers! Thank you so much for joining in our folio challenge at CC3Challenge!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you ... me too ( love the photos of my guys ) :) !
DeleteFolio is so fun ... I can't wait to get back to it and spend sometime tweaking it ... got so much inspiration from fellow CC3 ers !!!
Looks beautiful! Love all the pics - and hey, I recognize that fella :-)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your loss, Rea.
Thank you Marjie !
DeleteRea, So sorry about your auntie. I'm sure it was a comfort to you both that you could be with her at the end. Your folio is great. Love the paper choices and the layers flow well. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather ! Yes I do love that WallFlower stash ... it just seems to " command " creativity :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful folio! You did this paper stash justice!
ReplyDeleteWell... Thank You ! :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your favorite auntie passing. But from that sadness, you channeled your creativity beautifully. This folio is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Annette ! I've gone back and looked at it ... having fun tweaking it ... I found notes I made when I was planning it out... that I could not find when I was putting it together ... don't you hate when that happens?? Anyway still loving my CC3 Journey so much ! LOL ... started Challenge 24 right after I finished visiting the Crews blogs 3/14/15
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