I could have sworn it was "Third the golden eagle". Imagine my surprise when half the ladies at the crop said it was "Third the golden Princess, and only the other half backed me up with "Third the golden eagle". I was so puzzled by it - why had I lived 30 odd years without hearing the 'third the Princess" one, I don't know.
So I googled it. And apparently it's half and half, third the golden princess and third the golden eagle. There are some other (as mentioned in the previous comments) other versions too. I'm somewhat peturbed that my own brother didn't back me up with 'Third the golden eagle" but then he was third and the cutest so he always just made up what he suited.
So. CHA. Apparently not the huge show of yesteryear, infact I hear that the whole tradeshow is a little quiet. I'm proud to have artwork, yea layouts, but it feels flash saying artwork, up at the BasicGrey booth. So. introducing:
Eva. Gorgeous deep colouring. Loved the extravagence in this line. Just downright gorgeous. I'll admit my first reactions to this line were that it was pretty but it was going to be impossible. I ended up loving it and wishing I had time to create more.
And then we have Granola. It's a little more subdued than the other lines. It has boyish rugged charm. It has a lot of tan and dark greys that you can't so much see in my layouts. I wanted to do one boy layout and one girl. And again, yes, you have seen these photos before, I always use pre-loved pics on CHA projects. Really easy colours to work with.
And this is Urban Prairie. It was the first Basicgrey layout I did and although I like it, I'd love the chance to re-do this one. I was overwhelmed by the incredible amount of STUFF and patterns in this paper and clearly I just tried to fit it all on one layout. lol. It's pretty. Like I said, it's full of designs..butterflies... birds.... just pretty stuff.
And then there was the line of paper that the ladies at BasicGrey correctly predicted I would love at first sight. Yes. Ambrosia. Lay-all-the-papers-on-the-floor-in-a-line-and-stand-back-and-quietly-shed-a-tear-of-happiness, Ambrosia. I exagerate. But I liked it. I think this layout made the Basigrey Catalog. If we weren't sick of this photo already then now we are.
The other line is called Offbeat. And where is offbeat, I hear you ask? I didn't create a layout with Offbeat. It's a fairly graphic, geometrical line and I opted for 2 granola and no offbeat. I like the papers, I am excited to try them, but didn't want to do so under tradeshow-layout-pressure.
NZ's own No8 Wired... Who checks out this dare blog on a regular basis?... I started off with No8 Wired a few years ago and quickly found that I was dreaming , I could never find the time to dedicate to the blog while writing my book and dropped off the team. 50 dares later and I came back to celebrate their 50th Dare. It's a goodie! You can see the dare here... my layout is there among lots of others... if you haven't checked it out recently, do so, you might win a good old fashioned scrappy prize :o)
So anyway. It's pouring outside and I can hear the rain down the chimney. I love that sound. Anyone that has read my book knows it was the sound I often fell asleep to as a child, as the chimney was just outside my bedroom. We have a new chimney and I can hear the rain. Awesome. Time to tuck down to bed *go the warriors*
laters
Oh. My. Gosh! I love all of those lines! Especially Granola and Urban Prairie. Wow! When can I buy them? I'll be waiting and waiting and waiting! And, you always make them look so good!
Posted by: Susan Beth Breuner | July 20, 2008 at 03:09 AM
Fantastic! Love the way you used the new paper. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on the Granola and Eva lines. Thanks for all the great ideas! Absolutely delicious!
Posted by: Lee | July 20, 2008 at 03:31 AM
Ooooh oh oh, these are gorgeous! You certainly know how to work wonders with BasicGrey. Wow! What amazing artwork for them to have at the show. I am soooooo impressed. And I'm really looking forward to seeing what you create with Offbeat because that's the one that most caught my eye. I personally canNOT wait to get my hands on all this yumminess. :)
Posted by: Barb | July 20, 2008 at 08:23 AM
W O W ...
Posted by: Mrs Frizz | July 20, 2008 at 09:49 AM
these are just stunning Nic, thanks for inspiring me to scrap again!!
Posted by: Louise Williams | July 20, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Nic, your BG layouts are amazing! I love them all! I especially love the Urban Prairie one. Not too much pattern at all! This release looks really good, much better than the last couple. And I don't care if I've seen your photos before! They are still gorgeous!
Sue.
Posted by: Sue | July 20, 2008 at 10:29 AM
what masterpieces. you have me drooling. i will never tire of that pic. ever.
xoxo
shauna
Posted by: shauna | July 20, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Wow stunning work with that new BG Nic! I love the look of them all!
Posted by: Tracy | July 20, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Absolutely fabulous Nic! Was worth the wait! (I was totally stalking your blog all day yesterday waiting to see the new BG pages! LOL!).
Posted by: Sarah Schwerin | July 20, 2008 at 03:16 PM
I was another stalker and I am pleased to say I was not disappointed! I keep studying the way you embellish you work and hoping that mine comes out a fraction as good but........................!!!
Posted by: Nancy | July 20, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Go you! Yet again you have done it. When I saw ambrosia I knew you would love that! Bring on Terisota kits so we can scrap lift with instructions lol
Posted by: Rachel Forrester | July 20, 2008 at 06:28 PM
I'm breathless! Absolutely gorgeous, your work, the papers and of course the photo!
Posted by: Lainie | July 20, 2008 at 07:47 PM
All your layouts are so beautiful !
Posted by: Fifine51 | July 20, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Those layouts are amazing. And I'm loving all those patterned papers!
Posted by: Heather H. | July 21, 2008 at 03:28 AM
I'm still waiting on my LSS to get in some ranges of the LAST CHA Basic Gray release... I can see I'll be waiting til pigs fly to get these new new ones! (and I'm only waiting for them from that particular place because I have vouchers to spend there... other wise, believe me I would have shopped elsewhere!!) LOL - even with waiting BG is always worth it. Thinking EVA is the one for me this time... but I might have to go check the one you didn't use. gorgeous work as always, Nic - thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: kelly | July 21, 2008 at 05:47 PM
*sigh* such gorgeousness....
Posted by: Ann Lederhose | July 22, 2008 at 12:08 AM
You used the three I loved best, Granola (I have 3 boys) Urban prairie and Ambrosia (love the colors!). Your LO's are true inspiration! Thanks!
Posted by: berta | July 22, 2008 at 07:25 AM
they are beautiful, you rock and thank you for all your hard work!
XOXO
Posted by: Kelly | July 22, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Hi Nic. Long time. Your layouts are so beautiful. I picked a great day to drop in. I was going through photos today from our trip there last year and saw your picture. It brought back so many great memories. I hope that you are well.
Kent
Posted by: Kent Pearson | July 22, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I just wanted to leave a comment on how incredibly talented you are Nic!
I just LOVE looking at your layouts, such an inspiration, I love the pics, the style, the ideas, the mini albums, the whole ball of wax!
Yours is the only blog I visit excluding my friends :) take that as a huge compliment!
Keep on producing those wicked layouts girl.
Posted by: Karen | July 23, 2008 at 02:42 AM
Stunning layouts, Nic. Love, love your stuff :) Enjoy that new office, from someone who is still scrapping on her bed!
Posted by: Angelia | July 25, 2008 at 11:43 AM