Wednesday, April 17, 2013

RBG Challenge #2 - Mother's Day Key

The creative process rarely seems to be a straight line. BUT I love the twists and turns it takes because if you keep on the path there's always an adventure ahead. Check out my latest journey. It amazes me.

I pulled out my Buzz & Bumble paper intending to make a layout for one of my future kits. I have a couple of ideas in mind, but I wanted to see if anything out there would help me push my ideas to the next level.

So I hopped on Pinterest and didn't see anything using Buzz and Bumble that would work ...  so I started to wander around and I saw this ... 

You can get a closer look at www.scrapwithsue.blogspot.com.

When I started trying to make something similar with the Buzz and Bumble papers I couldn't quite figure out the sizes. So I got out my massive stash of scraps to make some sort of prototype. The nice thing about making an example is that it's never a waste of time or materials. (especially when the materials are usually scraps!!) In the end a new layout is available for photos.

The most workable scraps I had on hand were from the Lucy paper pack. When I was deciding which side of the paper to use I noticed the little crowns all over. Which reminded me of this ...
Cricut Challenge
The second Rose Blossom challenge is the Mother's Day Key on the Artiste Cricut cartridge. It's amazing how creative you can be when you're limited. Of course there are no rules that say you can't add other shapes and the products you use are unlimited, BUT I like to stick with ONLY the button being featured. I gave page 74 a good hard stare down and came up with this ...




 Will this project ever lead me back to my Buzz and Bumble paper pack?? 
We shall see. 

14 comments:

  1. I love all of the cuts that you used on this layout. I still have not used my glitter paper but after seeing this I think I am going to take it out tonight. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  2. This is crazy awesome!! You combined all those different images from one key - and what a layout!! I love it, Shelly! Thank you so much for promoting us and for playing along!! I really enjoy seeing your work on our blog!!

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  3. Oh, so pretty! Love the silver paper!

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  4. Look at you GO GIRL! This is bright, happy, and over the top beautiful! Sure appreciate you playing along in the Rose Garden. Thanks for the inspiration and your continued support!

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  5. Wow! If this isn't super fun and cheerful! What a beautiful layout! You sure know how to use this key! Thank you for such a wonderful inspirational project and your support!

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  6. Shelly, that good hard stare certainly paid off! This is a fantastic layout! Love your use of bright colors and the layering on the border is gorgeous! Well done! Thanks for playing along and giving such wonderful inspiration to us all!

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  7. First, I love that you created a layout with this key! I adore the soft sweet colors that are just perfect for a mother. Fantastic and creative use of the key!!!! Thanks for joining us at Rose Blossom Garden again!
    Blessings,
    Kim xXx

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  8. Isn't is wonderful where the creative journey takes you when you let go of your original destination? This is a darling layout! I love how you used so many different shapes for one key.

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  9. Hi Shelly! I love how your tulip garden layout adventure landed in the Rose Blossom Garden! How fun. The border is really lovely. Thanks for sharing with us at the challenge blog and what a wonderful example of how much is packed into our cartridges!

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  10. Fantastic lsyout! I love everything about it. Great going.

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  11. whooo so love your layout, don't you just love the glitter paper....everything is beautiful, hugs and thanks for sharing...peggy lee

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  12. Congrats on being chosen in the Top #3 at the RB Garden! Well-deserved.

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  13. I love how you shared your creative process! So fun!

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