Saturday, April 3, 2010

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #73- Sense and Sensibility

Welcome Everyone to our 73rd movie challenge where this week we are featuring the movie Sense and Sensibility which was nominated for 7 Oscars and won for best screenplay adaptation by Emma Thompson, who also acts as Elinor Dashwood in the movie. This movie is simply a beautiful love story, not just of romance, but also the love of family and the love of sisterhood. If you haven't seen this movie yet, and you also love Jane Austen and period movies - you will absolutely love this movie!!! The challenge requirement for this movie is to create a CAS card (which stands for clean and simple because this movie has tones that are muted and simple and elegant lines - so have fun creating a card that is simple and clean and is inspired by the themes in this movie!! You can watch the trailer for the movie here:



And you can also watch it on Youtube in 14 different parts, just click on this link and it will lead you to the rest of the movie. We hope you enjoy this movie and the challenge requirement to make a CAS card which can be however you feel your creation is clean and simple and is Inspired by the movie! Here are our cards inspired by this movie:

Brooke's Card inspired by the movie: Sense and Sensibility

Ok those of you who know me know I LOVE period movies.... So I was over the moon to make a card about Sense and Sensibility. In this movie I probably relate to a mix of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.. I was the oldest of 4 girls, always did the right thing and was reliable and dependable I even had a few little trinkets that I would hold onto that belonged to one or two somebody's special.. But as I get older I find I have the same qualities but with the spunk on Marianne.. It just comes with age I guess..

I {HEART} the costume of this time period... The colors and wall papers are simple but elegant as well. When I saw this pattern paper I new it would be a perfect match for color and design.. I then though I needed a simple but elegant ribbon to represent some of the activities like hat haberdashery(hat making) and needle work ladies would do all day if they were privileged. Finished by a simple but elegant button that might be found on there clothing or shoes.

Don't forget to stop by and leave me some love.. I have a little surprise about some of the actors in this movie you might like to know about..

Hope you enjoy one of my all time favorite movies...

Hugs,
Brooke

Sankari's Card inspired by the movie: Sense and Sensibility
I don't know how many times I have watched this movie - it must be over 50 times - its just beautiful to watch it again and again. I love this version with Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant the best. My card was inspired by the dresses that Elinor wore - I love the dark rich blues and muted earth tones that she wore and I was imagining the flower as something that they would wear in their hats.. The sentiment reads: "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides" and is inspired by the scene where Edward declares his love for Elinor and the love that they both have felt for each other but have had to hide in their hearts due to different circumstances - finally has a chance to shine through - it is such a sweet moment and Emma Thompson's acting is so real in that moment - I get a wee bit teary eyed every time :) sigh...
I simply adore this movie, it just has so many sweet little love stories within it and I loved Alan Rickman as Col. Brandon - and the way he cares for Marianne just always touches my heart. I hope you will play along with us to this beautiful movie!
You can check out more details on my blog :)
Big hugs,
Sankari
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So who is going to be our guest designer next week? It could be you!! All you have to do is to create a card, layout, altered project, etc. that is inspired by the movie: Sense & Sensibility! The inspiration can come from the costumes, the dialogue, the music, the themes, the characters - anything at all from the movie!! **** The challenge requirement for this movie is to create a CAS card (which stands for Clean and Simple) that is INSPIRED by the movie!

Please link to us by this Thursday, April 8th by 8PM Central Time! and we will announce the Audrey winner on Friday with sneak peeks for the next movie!

Can't wait to see what gorgeous works of art that you have created!
Big hugs!
the Cinema Sisters!

15 comments:

Juli Smith, said...

I loved this movie! Happy Easter to All! He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!!

Brooke S said...

Love your card girlie so elegant and beautiful color and images. I will leave you love on your blog :)

HUGS
BROOKE

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE !!!
Thank you to our Savior and King for giving us Eternal Life!

Karli said...

Beautiful cards Brooke & Sankari :) and EXCELLENT movie choice!( you haven't done this movie before???) Yay! I love this movie but I'm no good at CAS :( I'll try though. I'm definitely a Marianne. I'm on spring break so I can look forward to playing along this week :) BTW, I LOVE Alan Rickman. He's brilliant in everything he's in. Happy Easter!

Tanya said...

Ohhh this is probably my very favorite movie! I HAAAAVE to play along......!

Banu said...

OMG! I am so floored by your challenge. This is one of my all time fav movies. I own the DVD and must have watched it 100 times. Alan Rickman is just superb and Emma Thompson of course is just great.....Superb Movie and Great Challenge. Cannot wait to create something for this.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

One of my all time fave movies!! I love that same scene you mentioned, Sankari! Brings me to tears every time! Happy Easter, everyone! God Bless!!

Allison said...

LOVE Sense and Sensibility... I had fun with this project, and glad a Jane Austen was my first attempt!

Cindy said...

Thanks again for another great challenge.... :o) Happy Easter everyone!

Smita said...

I haven't seen the movie... but the colors on my card reminded me of a something similar. I hope my card is CAS enough... :-)

Anonymous said...

What a great movie! One of my favs!! I love the whole concept of clean and simple too.:) I am hoping I can play along..my home has been hit with a nasty cold bug, so each day is hard to predict. But I HOPE to play along. I would hate to miss this one!!

I love the inspiration cards..always such eye candy!

Hope everyone had a blessed Easter!!

Toni said...

this movie is one of my favourites

Anonymous said...

Couldn't pass up the chance to make a Sense and Sensibility card! Thanks for letting me play :)

Anonymous said...

Whoops! I posted the wrong link! My second post (no. 17) is the correct one! Cheers

Melynda said...

I loved this push to make a card for my sweet sister! We keep in contact online mainly as we are many miles apart. I loved the push to make her something pretty as a suprise in her mailbox!

grammie jackie said...

I finally got my card made for this week. I hope you like it and think that it's appropriate.