CSI Case File 175

You should come on over to CSI (Color Stories Inspiratiom) and participate in one of the challenges. The challenges are set like case files with a scene, a color scheme, evidence and a testimony. Here is the one I did for case #175.

I made the tags myself which I often do because I want a certain size or color. I inked around the edges and did a little doodling on them. I cut circles out of paper,doodled and splattered watercolor to the background. I love using my watercolors lately on add them to almost everything I do. I also added some hand cut flowers from pattern paper. At first the photos were in color but they really clashed with the layout so I had to make some changes. I used a filter to remove the color and add a very subtle sepia tone. I don't generally like sepia toned pictures but it really worked in this case. I will add case #176 very soon. I hope you enjoy.

CSI Case file 177

I had a great time with this layout. I drew my own oyster in the top left and then used water color and pen. I then added iridescent medium inside the oyster to give it a pearl effect. Oh my it may not look anything like an oyster but I gave it a shot. I also added a lot of journaling on this page. In the top left I added a quote which reads "The world is your oyster. It's up to you to find the pearls." I thought it was perfect for this page. I hope you enjoy.

The Scheme: I included all five colors.

The Evidence: I Included polka dots, book pages(the dictionary pieces), clouds and googly eyes.

The Testimony: I used Savor as my inspiration to tell the story about my granddaughter eating oysters.