Saturday, November 21, 2009

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #59 Shakespeare in Love




Romeo and Juliet Inspired projects.

Poison...

Love note to one another.
Here is the Wikipedia answer to who's drank poison and how the tragic story ends. Who's poisonous bottle this truly belongs to... it's up to you...

The messenger, however, does not reach Romeo and, instead, he learns of Juliet's apparent death from his servant Balthasar. Heartbroken, Romeo buys poison from anapothecary and goes to the Capulet crypt. He encounters Paris who has come to mourn Juliet privately. Believing Romeo to be a vandal, Paris confronts him and, in the ensuing battle, Romeo kills Paris. Still believing Juliet to be dead, he drinks the poison. Juliet then awakens and, finding Romeo dead, stabs herself with his dagger. The feuding families and the Prince meet at the tomb to find all three dead. Friar Laurence recounts the story of the two "star-cross'd lovers". The families are reconciled by their children's deaths and agree to end their violent feud. The play ends with the Prince's elegy for the lovers: "For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her Romeo."[5]

Sense I have have never seen this movie I decided to get my inspiration for one of Shakespeare's greatest works... Take a guess..... The clothing and all the adornment details that accompanied it was my starting place... Here in Utah we have a Shakespearian Festival it is truly a treasure to have this program in our state. This is a festive that many family look forward to every year and make it a much do vacation and Tradition. This Theater group from Southern Utah University are Tony award holders because of their excellence.. My first memorial experience with Shakespeare was watching the 6th grade production of Taming of the Shrew and Romeo and Juliet my 6th grade year... I also found out while reading up on this movie that one of my favorite actresses received an Oscar for best supporting role.. Dame Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth...
Actually I can't believe how many awards this one... I {Heart} period movies so I will have to find an edited version so I can defiantly watch this one... I really enjoyed the challenge this week I love making vintage inspired projects..

Join us this week for the challenge at Cinema Saturday... I challenge you to make a card/project that is truly inspired by this movie so when we look at it we have no doubt what inspired you project..
Enjoy the movie and challenge...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
BROOKE

Friday, November 20, 2009

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #58 - Roman Holiday


What can we say it's AUDREY... You know we love that girl.... It's has been sooo long since we have done an AUDREY movie that we were just inspired to do another... My projects are done... How ever they need to have a photo in daylight they are to large for my little Ott light to even make a difference... If you don't see them posted on your first visit please check back. I will try sooo very hard so squeeze them in before I leave town... My projects are not cards.. So don't forget that you can think outside the box here on Cinema Saturday and explore you creative side..
I love the premise of this movie... Princess Ann just want's to be a everyday girl.. She wants to just be able to live and do as she wished with out all the restrictions and regiment that is part of her life... This is just a delightful movie... I can't wait to be able to watch it again from start to finish...
And oh the Irony... The Princess was right there under his nose the whole time.. .Staying at his place sleeping in his bed... You will just have to watch the movie to see all the adventure she has while living a life NOT as the princess...

Can't wait to see what you all create this week...THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE LOVE YOU HAVE SENT OUR WAY... You all are so sweet

If you want to see loads of great photos you can check out this sight I found.. Or visit IMDB here.

#1 project Fabric Roses with pearls.

#2 project
Black and white Amy Butler Birdie Bag..
Inspired by the black and white movie. Doesn't this bag look like you could just through it over your shoulder and jump on a Vespa.

My mother in-law came for a long visit so I decided we need a project to do together.. All the kids are in school so we would have lots of time to work on a project.. Sense we both love to sew and shop at quilt store we had this project in-the-bag... lol We had a great time making this project together... Hopefully we can make it a tradition to make a project together when she come to visit.

Hope you enjoy the Movie!!!

HUGS
Brooke

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #57 My Big Fat Greek Wedding


For the Newlyweds


You all have to relate to this movie in some way or another.. Wether you felt like some day my prince WILL come(When I am not expecting him especially when I am dresses like a totally nerd.....) or.. You have a family that takes over completely, Or you have totally different backgrounds an you find a commend ground and totally fall madly in LOVE and live happily ever after... I think I am totally the nerd that got the cool guy... If you ask my sweet heart he would say the opposite...

I LOVE that they find common ground and learn to work through their differences and fight for what they want separately and together.. Through it all two family come together and support them both.. What a wonderful witty Romantic movie... I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did..


Come join us this week on Cinema Saturday Challenge and make a wedding card.. You know you are going to need on sooner that later just like me... I love to make Friend and Thank you cards so much that it's about time I stock up on Wedding cards...


Hugs
Brooke

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #56 LEGALLY BLONDE



One of the challenge requirements this week was to use an uplifting sentiment... If this sentiment looks familiar it's also a stamp from Stampin' Up... I just wanted to make it more personal my hand writing it like a friend would... In honor of Elle and Paulette friend ship.. Only things I didn't use on this card was a fluffy topped pink pen like Elle used... (It totally cracks me up when she is using her pink fluffy pen at Harvard)

To keep in the true spirit of ELLE I added bling and lots of pink.. I remember adding her little touches to everything... I also choose a butterfly to remind us that we can become anything we want to. Just give us a chance!
I remember when this movie was premiering thinking this is going to be dumb... Isn't is nice to be surprised.. I think that Reese Witherspoon was the reason.. Reese was adorable in this movie.. For me I started out thinking Elle was a really dingbat.. As the movie develops and you see her try so hard to prove her self worth and intelligence she really grows on you and you can't help but root her on... One on my favorite all time relationships in the movie is between Elle and Paulette(Jennifer Coolidge) I love how they help each other out with out even realizing it half of the time, the way real friendship works.. Don't we all become better people when we serve others... We can't forget the cutest little star Bruiser Woods.. The little baby doggie is ADORABLE... Go Bruiser! Cute, cute movie...
Visit I.M.D.B for all the cast bio's and more info for this movie here.

Don't forget to check out our Cinema Saturday's challenge here.
Happy Halloween

BROOKE

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #55- Hocus Pocus


Come join us this week over at CINEMA SATURDAY!!

We are so excited to share a great family film with you this week... Get all the kiddos involved and have a great time getting ready for HALLOWEEN.
Then come back and post your projects inspired by the movie

HOCUS POCUS
You can find a link to more info about the movie here.
Did you know that Kenny Ortaga was the director for this movie.. He was the one responsible for High School Musical...
This movie has an all star cast.
Bette Midler
Sarah Jessica Parker
Kathy Najami
Just to name a few...

This is a great movie about a trio of witches that are awakened by curious kids during the Halloween season and all the trouble they cause by awaking the Sanderson Sisters in Salem Mass. This movie is a little suspenseful for toddlers but but still fun for the older kids...

My project inspired my the movie
HOCUS POCUS
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays EVER! I don't know what it is about exactly... Maybe all the yummy sessional candy like candy corn.. The Pumpkin spice candle smell in the air.. Or the change of the season and all the colors... It's just warms my soul... I know weird it totally getting colder... I am on a mission to find lots of vintage halloween things.. I just love vintage... The images are so sweet and classic at the same time..
I have a few new addictions... Burlap and Rosettes... I love all the texture they create on cards and projects.
Is this the cutest brad you have ever seen!! I love this cute old witchie poo!

Gather your family up and watch this ADORABLE family Halloween movie.. It's one of our favorites.. Were did the time go? We took our oldest to this movie 16 years ago... YIKES!

Come back and let me know that you created a card and that you have added me to your blog roll if you already have me there I love you 2... Then mention my candy in your next post and I will have a random.org for a few halloween goodies(Stamps included).
I will take a picture of the goodies in the a.m.

Thanks for flying by..

Happy Halloween!!

Brooke

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #54- Finding Nemo

Come join us

For the challenge this week I decided to make a pixie stick holder.. The sugar reminds me of sand.. I love pixie sticks but sometimes you can feel a little like you have a mouth full of sand...

I got my inspiration from 4 places this week...
1st the movie of course.. 2nd color scheme.. 3rd the shape of the artwork on the packaging below, And 4th the pixie stick.. So it is possible to make a card for a movie challenge and incorporate multiple techniques and still have it still scream "Finding Nemo". I was really happy with the finished product.. What a great gift set I can now add to my birthday box... And I can be ready for a kids b-day...
If you would like to make a pixie stick holder for your self you can find my tutorial here.

Don't forget to check out Sankari's Card inspired by "Finding Nemo" It's TOTALLY AWESOME"!!!

We have a very special guest designer this week check out Taylor's card here..
Thanks for playing along with us and being soooo generous Taylor you are sooo sweet.

This week Audrey award winner and guest designer is
Juli stampinjewels you can find here sweetest project ever here.
Congrats Juli...

Thanks for swimming by..

"Fishy Kisses"
Brooke

Saturday, October 10, 2009

CSCC#53 Elizabeth: The Golden Age


Come join us this week for and create a project inspired by the Movie
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age"

Don't forget to visit Sankari and see her AMAZING card it will knock your stockings off.

This week our Guest Designer is Beverly you can check out here clever card inspired by King Henry VIII Elizabeths father..


Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.


Fit for a Queen.


Royal inspiration


So glad you joined me this week for our challenge over at Cinema Saturday... This week we are presenting the movie "Elizabeth the Golden Age" ...


For the challenge this week I decided to make a piece of jewelry inspired by the Queen. So instead of cutting scoring paper I was digging through my gems and findings then polishing silver.. I really enjoyed making this piece. I decided to include a little angle to watch over the queen as she make decisions for her country... It wouldn't be royal if it didn't include gems and precious metal.

I Love all things British... A few years back we were able to spend almost 3 week in Great Britain with our dearest friends.. We went from the top of Scotland to Lands End England... One of my favorite stops was in London was the "Tower of London" what amazing treasures they have their.. Displayed there is the Armor of Queen Elizabeth's(Golden Age) Father King Henry VIII armor it is so HUGE in many ways lol... Lets just say her thought a lot about his family jewels and wanted to make sure they were protected. They also house the Crown Jewels, Medieval Palace, The White Tower, The Tower Green were Were King Henery VIII's Wives, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard were Beheaded. Queen Elizabeths love Sir Walter Ralegh was also imprisoned there in the Bloody tower for 13 years. If you want to see even more great thing from this and older time periods this is a MUST visit...

King Henry VIII and his armor

View from the outside of the Tower.

The tower of London.. Tower Bridge is in the background.. Most people think that this is London Bridge.. As in the London Bridge in the Nursery Rhyme... Truth London Bridge is really just a plain old bridge.. It doesn't have such a grand scale of look as does the Tower Bridge.

I can't wait to see what you all come up with... Please join us this week and create a project inspired my the movie:
Elizabeth:" The Golden Age"

Thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Brooke

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