Together . . . always!

Good afternoon everyone!

Since I am retired, I have found that I have more time to do the things that I enjoy most.  One of them is scrapping.  I can't believe how much I have enjoyed scrapping again!

I came across an amazing challenge blog entitled CSI:  Color, Stories, Inspiration!

Each monthly challenge is set up just like a CSI investigation.  So cool!  I was totally drawn in.
As I read the "law and order" section, I found that you choose 3 (or more) items from the evidence clues, 1 item from the testimony clues, and create a layout based on the sketch and color scheme.

This month's first "Case File" is as follows:

The scheme: 

I truly loved using these colors!

The sketch:

                                       

Here is my take on this month's investigation:

My evidence: I used plain white cardstock as my background. 

I also used an xoxo banner, clouds, flowers, an arrow, puffy stickers, and word/phrase stickers, too.

My testimony: I used "repetition" as follows:

Time is flying by so quickly.

We just celebrated Easter with our daughters, my sister, brother-in-law, and my mom.

It was wonderful, but I felt a little sad after everyone left.

I think this holiday showed me just how much time has passed and everyone is getting older.

I remember holidays in the past when we celebrated with both entire families.

My mom and grandmother would cry when it was time to leave.

I never really understood how they felt until now.

Time flies . . .

I made this page reflecting how our family celebrates the holidays and how our family gatherings have changed and evolved as time goes by.  I sometimes feel a little sad when I think about how things have changed over the years. But at the end of the day, I know that we will still get together and celebrate, no matter now small.  And I am very happy about that!

Thank you so much, CSI for the inspiration!  I am so glad that I found your creative blog.  It was fun!!!

And thank YOU for stopping by my gallery today.