This month, I'm hosting several challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers, including the Stash Busters Challenge. Our January scrapping theme is beginnings, so in order to help my fellow scrappers clear out some stash, I asked them to use products on their layouts that started with the letters from the word "Begin." For my sample layout, I rounded up Buttons, Embossed cardstock, Grosgrain ribbon, It's a Guy Thing paper, and some Number stickers.
Recipe:
It's a Guy Thing Level 2 papers
Cocoa, Indian Corn Blue, New England Ivy, Cashmere & Colonial White cardstock
New England Ivy, Indian Corn Blue & Bamboo ink
Barn Red marker
My Crush Wildwood alphabet stickers
Olive & Cocoa craft buttons
Brown grosgrain ribbon (Michaels)
Staple
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: trees, fence
Pattern: Make It Monday Sketch 78
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Monday, January 2, 2017
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Unlock the Fun Layout
I just love challenges because they inspire my creativity and help me go in directions I may not have otherwise thought of taking! For this layout, I played along with a bunch of challenges. Lasting Memories inspired me to use fall colors (oranges, browns, reds), even though this wasn't a fall layout. The title, clock, and key elements were inspired by the Scrap Our Stash October book cover challenge. Rochelle Spears wanted to see tags or tickets on our layouts; I could have gone with either for this layout, but decided the key tag worked better for my theme. I'm filling in hosting the Splitcoast Stampers' Stash Busters challenge, and I picked the following items from my list: 2 or more patterned papers, stickers (keys, locks, clocks, title), something metal (studs, brads), twine. The list also contains felt and chipboard, so feel free to play along at SCS if you think you can throw at least three of those items onto your next layout!
Recipe:
Sarita & Proplayer Level 2 papers
Desert Sand, Chocolate, Goldrush, Cashmere & White Daisy cardstock
Desert Sand, Chocolate, Goldrush & Ruby ink
White gel pen (Sakura)
Coffee marker (Zig)
Chocolate baker's twine
Durable Artisan Studs - antiqued gold
Antiqued gold brads (Making Memories)
Love Letters rub-ons
Color Ready cork alphabet
Nostalgiques Keys & Locks stickers (Rebecca Sower)
Layer It On Borders - clock stickers (Creative Imaginations)
Timberline Assortment wooden shapes - arrow
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: notched rectangle, key tag
Pattern: Splitcoast Stampers Sketch16Sep3
Recipe:
Sarita & Proplayer Level 2 papers
Desert Sand, Chocolate, Goldrush, Cashmere & White Daisy cardstock
Desert Sand, Chocolate, Goldrush & Ruby ink
White gel pen (Sakura)
Coffee marker (Zig)
Chocolate baker's twine
Durable Artisan Studs - antiqued gold
Antiqued gold brads (Making Memories)
Love Letters rub-ons
Color Ready cork alphabet
Nostalgiques Keys & Locks stickers (Rebecca Sower)
Layer It On Borders - clock stickers (Creative Imaginations)
Timberline Assortment wooden shapes - arrow
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: notched rectangle, key tag
Pattern: Splitcoast Stampers Sketch16Sep3
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Stash Busters May Week 4 - School Days
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14May4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list the first four Thursday of the month, and you have until May 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 4 patterned papers
• 3 die-cuts
• 2 fibers
• 1 tag
Stash14May4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list the first four Thursday of the month, and you have until May 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 4 patterned papers
• 3 die-cuts
• 2 fibers
• 1 tag
Caprice, Cherry-O, Emporium & Everyday Celebration Level 2 papers
Chocolate, Crystal Blue & Colonial White cardstock
Chocolate, Sweet Leaf & Crystal Blue ink
Chocolate marker
School Days die-cuts (MME)
Beige Adornaments (EK Success)
Trinkets Wooden shapes
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: frame, notepaper borders, tag
Pattern: Stuck on You Sketches May 9 Sketch
Challenges: 4 Crafty Chicks No Stamping (this was harder than I thought it would be); Child's Play Etch-A-Sketch challenge (I wrote the words "kindergarten" and "teachers" in one continuous line like you would on an Etch-a-Sketch, but it came out a lot neater than I ever would have managed on the real thing - LOL!)
Chocolate, Crystal Blue & Colonial White cardstock
Chocolate, Sweet Leaf & Crystal Blue ink
Chocolate marker
School Days die-cuts (MME)
Beige Adornaments (EK Success)
Trinkets Wooden shapes
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: frame, notepaper borders, tag
Pattern: Stuck on You Sketches May 9 Sketch
Challenges: 4 Crafty Chicks No Stamping (this was harder than I thought it would be); Child's Play Etch-A-Sketch challenge (I wrote the words "kindergarten" and "teachers" in one continuous line like you would on an Etch-a-Sketch, but it came out a lot neater than I ever would have managed on the real thing - LOL!)
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Stash Busters May Week 2
I'm running a little behind on my Stash Buster's challenge for the week, but here it is at last. Click on the link below to play along!
Stash14May2
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list the first four Thursday of the month, and you have until May 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Stash14May2
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list the first four Thursday of the month, and you have until May 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 1 full sheet of patterned paper (If you do a two page layout, you can either use a full sheet for each page or divide up one sheet between 2 pages)
• 2 pieces of baker's twine
• 3 brads
• 4 staples
Recipe:
My Life Cricut, All the Details & Enjoy the Little Things stamp sets
Dream Pop Level 2 papers
Clover Meadow, Honey, Raspberry & Colonial White cardstock
Clover Meadow, Sunset, Honey & Grey Wool ink
Cotton Candy, Sunset, Honey, Buttercup & Black markers
My Crush Besties Assortment (stickers, journaling spot)
Green Epoxy Bubbles
Sunset baker's twine
Staples
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: banners, arrows
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: word bubble
Pattern: Nuts About Sketches Week 316
Challenges: 4 Crafty Chicks flowers challenge; Stampin' Royalty flowers challenge; Scrapbook.com Boys Only challenge & Scrap With Your Scraps challenges
• 4 staples
My Life Cricut, All the Details & Enjoy the Little Things stamp sets
Dream Pop Level 2 papers
Clover Meadow, Honey, Raspberry & Colonial White cardstock
Clover Meadow, Sunset, Honey & Grey Wool ink
Cotton Candy, Sunset, Honey, Buttercup & Black markers
My Crush Besties Assortment (stickers, journaling spot)
Green Epoxy Bubbles
Sunset baker's twine
Staples
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: banners, arrows
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: word bubble
Pattern: Nuts About Sketches Week 316
Challenges: 4 Crafty Chicks flowers challenge; Stampin' Royalty flowers challenge; Scrapbook.com Boys Only challenge & Scrap With Your Scraps challenges
Friday, May 2, 2014
Stash Busters May Week 1 - Hello Mother Nature
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14May1
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list the first four Thursday of the month, and you have until May 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 1 patterned paper
• 2 wooden shapes
• 3 buttons
• 4 pieces of embroidery floss
For my layout, I only used one patterned paper for the background but I stamped two more papers to create patterned papers. Except the cardstock, all the materials for this layout were retired items from my stash!
Recipe:
Hello Friend, Noted Backgrounds, Swirl Stroke Caps & A Typeface stamp sets
Topstitch Level 2 papers
Sky & Cashmere cardstock
Olive, Chocolate, Cashmere, Desert Sand & Slate ink
Chocolate marker
Chocolate embroidery floss
Blue & Green craft buttons
Timberline Assortment wooden shapes
Pattern: Let's Scrap 4-30-14
Challenges: Scrap It Girl Mothers or Mother Nature; Scrapbook.com May Stamping challenge with a twist: stamp your background (I didn't stamp the whole background but I stamped the animal paper and the grid paper)
Stash14May1
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list the first four Thursday of the month, and you have until May 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 1 patterned paper
• 2 wooden shapes
• 3 buttons
• 4 pieces of embroidery floss
For my layout, I only used one patterned paper for the background but I stamped two more papers to create patterned papers. Except the cardstock, all the materials for this layout were retired items from my stash!
Recipe:
Hello Friend, Noted Backgrounds, Swirl Stroke Caps & A Typeface stamp sets
Topstitch Level 2 papers
Sky & Cashmere cardstock
Olive, Chocolate, Cashmere, Desert Sand & Slate ink
Chocolate marker
Chocolate embroidery floss
Blue & Green craft buttons
Timberline Assortment wooden shapes
Pattern: Let's Scrap 4-30-14
Challenges: Scrap It Girl Mothers or Mother Nature; Scrapbook.com May Stamping challenge with a twist: stamp your background (I didn't stamp the whole background but I stamped the animal paper and the grid paper)
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Stash Busters April Week 4 - Snacks
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14Apr4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! This week, you have two options to chose from.
For the little girl option, please use:
• 2 patterned papers
• 3 flowers
• 2 ribbons
• A transparency
For the all boy option, please use:
• 2 patterned papers
• 3 brads
• 2 stickers
• A rub-on
I went with the boy option but used lots more brads, stickers, and rub-ons than required. I used my April sketch to create this layout, and it was fun to see it come out completely different from the last time I used the sketch. Don't forget, you have until April 30 to play along with the sketch challenge!
Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase stamp set
Magnolia papers (MME)
Kraft, Ruby & Colonial White cardstock
Black & Ruby ink
Black marker
Black & Twilight brads
Love Letters rub-ons
DE Signage chipboard
Open House Holiday stickers (CM)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tags
Stash14Apr4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! This week, you have two options to chose from.
For the little girl option, please use:
• 2 patterned papers
• 3 flowers
• 2 ribbons
• A transparency
For the all boy option, please use:
• 2 patterned papers
• 3 brads
• 2 stickers
• A rub-on
I went with the boy option but used lots more brads, stickers, and rub-ons than required. I used my April sketch to create this layout, and it was fun to see it come out completely different from the last time I used the sketch. Don't forget, you have until April 30 to play along with the sketch challenge!
Recipe:
Glamour Uppercase stamp set
Magnolia papers (MME)
Kraft, Ruby & Colonial White cardstock
Black & Ruby ink
Black marker
Black & Twilight brads
Love Letters rub-ons
DE Signage chipboard
Open House Holiday stickers (CM)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tags
Pattern: EMS Sketch 55
Labels:
7 Photo,
Glamour Uppercase Alphabet,
Stash Busters
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Stash Busters April Week 3 - @ The Intersection of . . .
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14Apr3
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 2 pieces of patterned paper
• Chipboard
Stash14Apr3
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 2 pieces of patterned paper
• Chipboard
• Bling
• Photo Corner
Do you ever have brainstorms and come up with the perfect title for a layout, and then later you second guess yourself? That's what happened to me with this layout, so hopefully my title is as catchy as I thought it was when I stamped it late at night - LOL! Anyway, I'm having lots of fun with the Timberline paper pack. So far, I've made 5 cards, the Workshop on the Go layout, and this layout with it, in addition to the layout I created in Studio J. I may even need to buy another pack because it's so versatile!
Recipe:
Atomic Caps, Atomic Lowercase, Chocolate Alphabet Small, Roar, Outta This World & Universal Backgrounds stamp sets
Timberline Level 2 papers
Ponderosa Pine, Twilight, Goldrush, Slate & Versamark ink
Goldrush marker
Blender pen
Clear embossing powder
Colonial White ric-rac
DE Signage chipboard - arrow, circle, star
Sparkle Holiday shapes - star, arrow (created by cutting apart a tree shape)
Sparkle Flourishes
Twilight metal photo corner
3-D foam tape
Pattern: Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 pattern 6
Do you ever have brainstorms and come up with the perfect title for a layout, and then later you second guess yourself? That's what happened to me with this layout, so hopefully my title is as catchy as I thought it was when I stamped it late at night - LOL! Anyway, I'm having lots of fun with the Timberline paper pack. So far, I've made 5 cards, the Workshop on the Go layout, and this layout with it, in addition to the layout I created in Studio J. I may even need to buy another pack because it's so versatile!
Recipe:
Atomic Caps, Atomic Lowercase, Chocolate Alphabet Small, Roar, Outta This World & Universal Backgrounds stamp sets
Timberline Level 2 papers
Ponderosa Pine, Twilight, Goldrush, Slate & Versamark ink
Goldrush marker
Blender pen
Clear embossing powder
Colonial White ric-rac
DE Signage chipboard - arrow, circle, star
Sparkle Holiday shapes - star, arrow (created by cutting apart a tree shape)
Sparkle Flourishes
Twilight metal photo corner
3-D foam tape
Pattern: Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 pattern 6
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Stash Busters April Week 2 - Old Town San Diego
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14Apr2
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Stash14Apr2
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 2 pieces of patterned paper
• 3 different types of 3-D items
You can use more than one of a certain type of item, but you must use at least three types. For example, I used 4 wood flourishes (1 type of item), 2 photo hangers (2nd type of item), and 2 pieces of twill ribbon (3rd type of item).
Recipe:
Vogue Alphabet stamp set
Emporium Level 2 papers
Cashmere, Barn Red, Buttercup & Colonial White cardstock
Barn Red, Cashmere & Cocoa ink
Cocoa marker
Wood Flourishes (Kaiser Scrapbook)
Antique copper photo hangers
Twill ribbon
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: scalloped box
Pattern: I copied the photo and paper placement of Lela's Florida - Aah layout and then went a totally different direction for the rest!
Challenges: Little Red Wagon - use a wood veneer
• 2 pieces of patterned paper
• 3 different types of 3-D items
You can use more than one of a certain type of item, but you must use at least three types. For example, I used 4 wood flourishes (1 type of item), 2 photo hangers (2nd type of item), and 2 pieces of twill ribbon (3rd type of item).
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| The reason my journaling square is empty is because I have to research to remember the details of our visit! Can anyone relate? |
Vogue Alphabet stamp set
Emporium Level 2 papers
Cashmere, Barn Red, Buttercup & Colonial White cardstock
Barn Red, Cashmere & Cocoa ink
Cocoa marker
Wood Flourishes (Kaiser Scrapbook)
Antique copper photo hangers
Twill ribbon
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: scalloped box
Pattern: I copied the photo and paper placement of Lela's Florida - Aah layout and then went a totally different direction for the rest!
Challenges: Little Red Wagon - use a wood veneer
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Stash Busters April Week 1 - Wild Arctic
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14Apr1
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Stash14Apr1
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until April 30th to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month!
Please use:
• 1 piece of patterned paper
• Stickers or die-cuts
• Washi tape
• Ribbon or ric-rac
Recipe:
Hodgepodge Alphabet stamp set
Wonderland Level 2 papers
White Daisy cardstock
Slate ink
Silver metallic marker
Slate polkadot washi tape
White Daisy grosgrain ribbon
Light Blue ric-rac (JoAnn's Craft Essentials)
Square sparkles
Zoo stickers (Tumblebeasts)
Pattern: Believe it or not, I just threw the photos down and came up with this. I always use a sketch, so this was weird for me. Maybe I'll have to turn it into a sketch - LOL!
• 1 piece of patterned paper
• Stickers or die-cuts
• Washi tape
• Ribbon or ric-rac
Recipe:
Hodgepodge Alphabet stamp set
Wonderland Level 2 papers
White Daisy cardstock
Slate ink
Silver metallic marker
Slate polkadot washi tape
White Daisy grosgrain ribbon
Light Blue ric-rac (JoAnn's Craft Essentials)
Square sparkles
Zoo stickers (Tumblebeasts)
Pattern: Believe it or not, I just threw the photos down and came up with this. I always use a sketch, so this was weird for me. Maybe I'll have to turn it into a sketch - LOL!
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Stash Busters March Week 4 - Sea World
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14Mar4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month. This month, I thought I'd include some neglected tools, so be prepared to dust off some tools you haven't used for a while!
Stash14Mar4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month. This month, I thought I'd include some neglected tools, so be prepared to dust off some tools you haven't used for a while!
Please use:
• 1 piece of Mulberry paper & 1 patterned paper or 2 patterned papers
• Alphabet stickers
• Embroidery floss
• An embossed item (wet or dry)
• 1 piece of Mulberry paper & 1 patterned paper or 2 patterned papers
• Alphabet stickers
• Embroidery floss
• An embossed item (wet or dry)
Recipe:
Under the Sea & With Love stamp sets
Dreamin' & Passages Level 2 papers
Pacifica, Sky & Sunset cardstock
Pacifica, Sky, Cocoa & Versamark ink
Sunset & Goldrush markers
Color-Ready Cork Alphabet
Tan embroidery floss (Making Memories)
White embossing powder
Liquid Glass
Pattern: EMS Sketch 52
Challenges: Heart to Heart's Pantone Color challenge (I used Pacifica, Sky & Sunset)
Under the Sea & With Love stamp sets
Dreamin' & Passages Level 2 papers
Pacifica, Sky & Sunset cardstock
Pacifica, Sky, Cocoa & Versamark ink
Sunset & Goldrush markers
Color-Ready Cork Alphabet
Tan embroidery floss (Making Memories)
White embossing powder
Liquid Glass
Pattern: EMS Sketch 52
Challenges: Heart to Heart's Pantone Color challenge (I used Pacifica, Sky & Sunset)
Labels:
4 Photo,
Stash Busters,
Under the Sea,
With Love
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Stash Busters March Week 2 - Come Out & Play
This has been a busy month for me, so I have some little elves helping me post the Stash Busters challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. Thanks, Lela, for helping out with week 2.
Here is Lela's list:
• 2 patterned papers
• Ribbon
• Bling or buttons
• 1 stamped image
Recipe:
Life's a Jungle, Spot On Backgrounds & Geometric Backgrounds stamp sets
Wonderland Level 2 papers
Cashmere cardstock
Cashmere, Chocolate, Bamboo, Crystal Blue & Twilight ink
Chocolate, Crystal Blue & Twilight marker
DE Monograms chipboard alphabet & Hearts
Here is Lela's list:
• 2 patterned papers
• Ribbon
• Bling or buttons
• 1 stamped image
Recipe:
Life's a Jungle, Spot On Backgrounds & Geometric Backgrounds stamp sets
Wonderland Level 2 papers
Cashmere cardstock
Cashmere, Chocolate, Bamboo, Crystal Blue & Twilight ink
Chocolate, Crystal Blue & Twilight marker
DE Monograms chipboard alphabet & Hearts
Lily White chipboard "&" (Doodlebug Designs)
White Daisy rub-ons
Chocolate craft buttons
Chocolate organdy ribbon
3-D foam tape
Pattern: EMS Sketch 47
Challenges: Splitcoast Stampers Stash Busters March Week 2; Child's Play Mother Goose rhymes (I chose "Girls and Boys, Come Out to Play"); Lasting Memories Alpha Wars (I used a bunch of different alphabets on my title); 1-2-3 Get Scrappy board (I used the bottom row - my chipboard started off plain white so I stamped and sponged it all, I used rub-ons for the writing on my photos, and my oval shape is the O in Out)
White Daisy rub-ons
Chocolate craft buttons
Chocolate organdy ribbon
3-D foam tape
Pattern: EMS Sketch 47
Challenges: Splitcoast Stampers Stash Busters March Week 2; Child's Play Mother Goose rhymes (I chose "Girls and Boys, Come Out to Play"); Lasting Memories Alpha Wars (I used a bunch of different alphabets on my title); 1-2-3 Get Scrappy board (I used the bottom row - my chipboard started off plain white so I stamped and sponged it all, I used rub-ons for the writing on my photos, and my oval shape is the O in Out)
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Stash Buster March Week 1 - Who is @ the Zoo?
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14Mar1
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month. This month, I thought I'd include some neglected tools, so be prepared to dust off some tools you haven't used for a while!
Please use:
• 3 patterned papers
• 2 pieces of chipboard
• A die-cut
• A crimped or pleated item
Recipe:
Hodgepodge Alphabet, Chocolate Alphabet Small, Distressed Backgrounds & Whooo's Your Valentine stamp sets
Babycakes Level 2 papers
Chocolate, Whisper & Colonial White cardstock
Chocolate, Buttercup, Sunset & Slate ink
DE Hearts & Signage (chipboard)
3-D foam tape
Crimper
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: overlay
Pattern: EMS Sketch 54
Challenges: Heart 2 Heart March Scrapbooking Challenge (I used an overlay from the Artbooking cartridge); Frosted Designs Punctuation or Keyboard Symbol (I used @ and ?)
Stash14Mar1
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 31st to scrap your layout using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month. This month, I thought I'd include some neglected tools, so be prepared to dust off some tools you haven't used for a while!
Please use:
• 3 patterned papers
• 2 pieces of chipboard
• A die-cut
• A crimped or pleated item
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| I finally got a chance to do a layout based on my monthly sketch! |
Hodgepodge Alphabet, Chocolate Alphabet Small, Distressed Backgrounds & Whooo's Your Valentine stamp sets
Babycakes Level 2 papers
Chocolate, Whisper & Colonial White cardstock
Chocolate, Buttercup, Sunset & Slate ink
DE Hearts & Signage (chipboard)
3-D foam tape
Crimper
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: overlay
Pattern: EMS Sketch 54
Challenges: Heart 2 Heart March Scrapbooking Challenge (I used an overlay from the Artbooking cartridge); Frosted Designs Punctuation or Keyboard Symbol (I used @ and ?)
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Stash Busters February Week 4 - Orlando Pool Fun
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14Feb4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 5th to scrap your layout using the products. if you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month.
Please use:
• 2 patterned papers that are at least one year old
• Ribbon
• Ribbon slide
• Tag
Recipe:
Framework Alphabet stamp set
Loves Me patterned papers (SU)
Whisper cardstock
Ocean & Whisper ink
Ocean marker
Lagoon satin ribbon
White Daisy ribbon slides, metal tags & brads
Blue embossed vellum (from my stash, source unknown)
Pattern: Let's Scrap 2-26-14
Stash14Feb4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 5th to scrap your layout using the products. if you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month.
Please use:
• 2 patterned papers that are at least one year old
• Ribbon
• Ribbon slide
• Tag
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| This layout was chosen as Inspiration of the Week over at Let's Scrap - woohoo! |
Framework Alphabet stamp set
Loves Me patterned papers (SU)
Whisper cardstock
Ocean & Whisper ink
Ocean marker
Lagoon satin ribbon
White Daisy ribbon slides, metal tags & brads
Blue embossed vellum (from my stash, source unknown)
Pattern: Let's Scrap 2-26-14
Friday, February 21, 2014
Stash Buster February Week 3
Another Stash Busters Challenge coming your way! Click on the link below to play!
Stash14Feb 3
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 5th to scrap your layout using the products. if you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month.
Please use:
• 3 patterned papers that are at least one year old
• Butterflies or buttons
• Chipboard
• Ribbon or Baker’s twine
Stash14Feb 3
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout at Splitcoast Stampers so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 5th to scrap your layout using the products. if you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month.
Please use:
• 3 patterned papers that are at least one year old
• Butterflies or buttons
• Chipboard
• Ribbon or Baker’s twine
Recipe:
Chantilly Level 2 papers and My Complements chipboard
Twlight & Buttercup cardstock
Ruby, Twilight, Cotton Candy & Buttercup ink
Just Blooms Flutter (butterflies)
Baby Pink organdy ribbon
3-D foam tape
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: title, banners
Pattern: EMS Sketch 53
Challenges: 4 Crafty Chicks Things with Wings; Frosted Designs Love Is challenge (hidden journaling is all about my lovely friend Lela + inspired by the color palette; Lasting Memories Love Is in the Air (used the word love in lovely ) + wings
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Stash Busters February Week 1
If you have tons more scrapbooking supplies than you could use in the next ten years, I have a Stash Busters challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers just for you. Just create a layout using the listed items and then link up at SCS using the link below.
Stash14Feb1
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout using the link above so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 5th to scrap your layouts using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! Sound fun? Let's get started.
Please use:
• 3 patterned papers that are at least one year old
• Ribbon or ric-rac
• 2 flowers
• 3 brads
You can use additional products, but you must use at least one of each of the items listed. If you don't have an item in your stash, please don't rush out and buy it! Just substitute a similar item from your stash. Happy hunting!
Stash14Feb1
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout using the link above so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until March 5th to scrap your layouts using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! Sound fun? Let's get started.
Please use:
• 3 patterned papers that are at least one year old
• Ribbon or ric-rac
• 2 flowers
• 3 brads
You can use additional products, but you must use at least one of each of the items listed. If you don't have an item in your stash, please don't rush out and buy it! Just substitute a similar item from your stash. Happy hunting!
Recipe:
Distressed Backgrounds & Whooo's Your Valentine stamp sets
Surf's Up Level 2 papers
Crystal Blue, Kraft, Sorbet & White Daisy cardstock
Crystal Blue, Sorbet, Desert Sand, Ruby & Bamboo ink
Just Blooms Floret & Paradise
Antiqued Copper Designer Brads
Cricut Artbooking: title, heart borders, small hearts
Cricut Art Philosophy: large heart
Pattern: Paper Secrets February sketch with a twist (K = kraft paper, I = ink, S = stamps, S = Surf's Up papers)
Challenges: Clear It Out karaoke challenge (I was inspired by It's A Small World); Heart 2 Heart & Lil' Red Wagon love challenges (after all, isn't love what Small World is all about?!); Scrap It Girl hearts challenge
Monday, February 3, 2014
Magic Kingdom Layout
I'm catching up on the January Stash Busters challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers, and Lela asked us during week 3 to use the items that come in a kit. Gotta confess, ever since I discovered stamps, I don't really buy kits anymore, so this was very challenging for me. The closest I could come was a paper pack with matching stickers, and then I added some items that color coordinated. Hopefully that counts! I cut the title letters on my Cricut, and they were looking a bit lost on the busy yellow paper, so I added a coat of Liquid Glass to give them shine and dimension.
Recipe:
Dream stamp set
Giggles & Grins Level 2 papers
Cranberry, Black & Sunkiss Yellow, White Daisy cardstock
Cranberry & Black ink
Black grosgrain ribbon
Cranberry spiral clips
Liquid Glass
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: title
Pattern: Sketch Saavy 2 Page Sketch #18
Recipe:
Dream stamp set
Giggles & Grins Level 2 papers
Cranberry, Black & Sunkiss Yellow, White Daisy cardstock
Cranberry & Black ink
Black grosgrain ribbon
Cranberry spiral clips
Liquid Glass
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: title
Pattern: Sketch Saavy 2 Page Sketch #18
Thursday, January 23, 2014
SCS Variety Challenge 200 - Eaters of the Cake
It's time for a Variety Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers, and I'm so excited to be hosting the 200th challenge! Who wants to celebrate with me? Join in the fun by playing along with our challenge using the link below.
SBVC200 - Mixed Messages
For today's challenge, I want you to use stamps, markers, die-cuts, your computer, etc. to create a title or journaling spot on your layout. Sound easy? But there's a catch: you have to either use at least three fonts, or intersperse symbols or pictographs amid your regular fonts. If you are creating your title or journaling by hand, you can use cursive, printing, all caps, or outlined letters (just to name a few ideas) to get the look of various fonts.
I decided to use both options, so I added some pictures to my hand written journaling, plus I used Tiny Typewriter, Polka Dot Alphabet & Felicity stamp sets to create the title. I always struggle coming up with titles for birthday layouts (how many times can you use Let Them Eat Cake?) so the title is a play on Michael Crichton's book "Eaters of the Dead."
Recipe:
Tiny Typewriter Alphabet, Polka Dot Alphabet, Felicity, Take Note, Perfect Fit - Birthday & It's Your Day stamp sets
Zippidee Level 2 papers
Bamboo, Cranberry, Indian Corn Blue, Honey & Colonial White cardstock
Cranberry, Indian Corn Blue, Honey & Desert Sand ink
Desert Sand marker
Honey Triangles washi tape
Cranberry conchos
Natural hemp
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: number border, tab
Pattern: Let's Scrap 10-30-13
Challenges: Heart 2 Heart CTMH challenge (C = cardstock & cake, T = tab & washi tape, M = metal conchos, H = hemp & happy); Frosted Designs Polka Dot challenge; SCS Stash January Busters challenge week 2
SBVC200 - Mixed Messages
For today's challenge, I want you to use stamps, markers, die-cuts, your computer, etc. to create a title or journaling spot on your layout. Sound easy? But there's a catch: you have to either use at least three fonts, or intersperse symbols or pictographs amid your regular fonts. If you are creating your title or journaling by hand, you can use cursive, printing, all caps, or outlined letters (just to name a few ideas) to get the look of various fonts.
I decided to use both options, so I added some pictures to my hand written journaling, plus I used Tiny Typewriter, Polka Dot Alphabet & Felicity stamp sets to create the title. I always struggle coming up with titles for birthday layouts (how many times can you use Let Them Eat Cake?) so the title is a play on Michael Crichton's book "Eaters of the Dead."
Recipe:
Tiny Typewriter Alphabet, Polka Dot Alphabet, Felicity, Take Note, Perfect Fit - Birthday & It's Your Day stamp sets
Zippidee Level 2 papers
Bamboo, Cranberry, Indian Corn Blue, Honey & Colonial White cardstock
Cranberry, Indian Corn Blue, Honey & Desert Sand ink
Desert Sand marker
Honey Triangles washi tape
Cranberry conchos
Natural hemp
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: number border, tab
Pattern: Let's Scrap 10-30-13
Challenges: Heart 2 Heart CTMH challenge (C = cardstock & cake, T = tab & washi tape, M = metal conchos, H = hemp & happy); Frosted Designs Polka Dot challenge; SCS Stash January Busters challenge week 2
Thursday, January 2, 2014
LVFD Layout
Although I usually host the Stash Busters Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers, I'm excited this month to have Lela as the guest hostess, and I can't wait to play along with her challenges! For the first January challenge, she asked us to use the following:
• 2 or more patterned papers that are over 6 months old (I used three)
• Washi tape (mine wasn't old but it was in my stash)
• Thickers, letter stickers, or title die-cuts (I fudged this one a bit by die-cutting my title on the Cricut)
• Corner punch or embellishment (this one had me puzzled until I got the idea to embellish a corner with knotted ribbon).
Thanks for a fun challenge, Lela! And everyone else, feel free to play along by clicking on the link above.
Recipe:
Fanfare Level 2 papers
Whisper, Pacifica & White Daisy cardstock
Pacifica & Cranberry ink
Pacifica marker
Cranberry & White Daisy grosgrain ribbon
Red glitter gems
Honey Triangles washi tape
Cricut Artiste cartridge: title, stars
Pattern: Nuts About Sketches Week 298
• 2 or more patterned papers that are over 6 months old (I used three)
• Washi tape (mine wasn't old but it was in my stash)
• Thickers, letter stickers, or title die-cuts (I fudged this one a bit by die-cutting my title on the Cricut)
• Corner punch or embellishment (this one had me puzzled until I got the idea to embellish a corner with knotted ribbon).
Thanks for a fun challenge, Lela! And everyone else, feel free to play along by clicking on the link above.
Recipe:
Fanfare Level 2 papers
Whisper, Pacifica & White Daisy cardstock
Pacifica & Cranberry ink
Pacifica marker
Cranberry & White Daisy grosgrain ribbon
Red glitter gems
Honey Triangles washi tape
Cricut Artiste cartridge: title, stars
Pattern: Nuts About Sketches Week 298
Friday, December 27, 2013
Stash Busters December Week 4
If you have tons more scrapbooking supplies than you could use in the next ten years, I have a Stash Busters challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers just for you. Just create a layout using the listed items and then link up at SCS using the link below.
Stash13Dec4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout here so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until December 31st to scrap your layouts using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! Sound fun? Let's get started.
Please use:
• 3 patterned papers that are at least one year old
• Baker's twine
• At least 3 pieces of bling
• Felt or fabric
You can use additional products, but you must use at least one of each of the items listed. If you don't have an item in your stash, please don't rush out and buy it! Just substitute a similar item from your stash. Happy hunting!
Recipe:
Friendship Alphabet Large & Moments in Time stamp sets
Silhouette Level 2 papers
Cranberry & Colonial White cardstock
Cranberry, Olive & Black ink
Heartfelt Wonder felt die-cuts
Cranberry baker's twine
Cranberry dot ribbon
Red Sparkles
Gold wire (Artistic Wire Ltd)
Winter Defined Sticker (Making Memories)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tag
Pattern: Title Topper - Heading & Sidebar - Layers from Reflections
Challenges: Sketch-n-Scrap Bingo (I used the fourth row down - twine, 3 patterns, tag, 2 alphas, inking); 1 2 3 Get Scrappy board (I used the middle row down - ornaments, baker's twine, lots of white); Creative Belli Christmas challenge; Lil' Red Wagon Anything Christmas; Southern Girls Christmas challenge
Stash13Dec4
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout here so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until December 31st to scrap your layouts using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! Sound fun? Let's get started.
Please use:
• 3 patterned papers that are at least one year old
• Baker's twine
• At least 3 pieces of bling
• Felt or fabric
You can use additional products, but you must use at least one of each of the items listed. If you don't have an item in your stash, please don't rush out and buy it! Just substitute a similar item from your stash. Happy hunting!
Recipe:
Friendship Alphabet Large & Moments in Time stamp sets
Silhouette Level 2 papers
Cranberry & Colonial White cardstock
Cranberry, Olive & Black ink
Heartfelt Wonder felt die-cuts
Cranberry baker's twine
Cranberry dot ribbon
Red Sparkles
Gold wire (Artistic Wire Ltd)
Winter Defined Sticker (Making Memories)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: tag
Pattern: Title Topper - Heading & Sidebar - Layers from Reflections
Challenges: Sketch-n-Scrap Bingo (I used the fourth row down - twine, 3 patterns, tag, 2 alphas, inking); 1 2 3 Get Scrappy board (I used the middle row down - ornaments, baker's twine, lots of white); Creative Belli Christmas challenge; Lil' Red Wagon Anything Christmas; Southern Girls Christmas challenge
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Stash Buster December Week 3
If you have tons more scrapbooking supplies than you could use in the next ten years, I have a Stash Busters challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers just for you. Just create a layout using the listed items and then link up at SCS using the link below.
Stash13Dec3
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout here so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until December 31st to scrap your layouts using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! Sound fun? Let's get started. This week, you have two options.
Option 1
Please use:
• Metallic or glitter paper
• A charm
• Fibers
• Staples
Option 2
• Use 4 red, green and/or Christmas themed products from your stash.
You can use additional products, but you must use at least one of each of the items listed. If you don't have an item in your stash, please don't rush out and buy it! Just substitute a similar item from your stash. Happy hunting!
Recipe:
Vogue Alphabet stamp set
Evensong Level 2 papers
Cashmere, Cranberry, Sorbet & Black cardstock
Black & Topiary ink
Green sparkles
Topiary craft buttons
Teacup die-cut (from my stash)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: poinsettias, scalloped border
Pattern: EMS Sketch 30
Stash13Dec3
This month, I am challenging you to use up certain items from your stash and then link your completed layout here so we can all get excited over it! I'll post a new list each Thursday this month, and you have until December 31st to scrap your layouts using the products. If you complete all four layouts, you will get an honorable mention for the month! Sound fun? Let's get started. This week, you have two options.
Option 1
Please use:
• Metallic or glitter paper
• A charm
• Fibers
• Staples
Option 2
• Use 4 red, green and/or Christmas themed products from your stash.
You can use additional products, but you must use at least one of each of the items listed. If you don't have an item in your stash, please don't rush out and buy it! Just substitute a similar item from your stash. Happy hunting!
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| I used three green products (tea cup die-cut, buttons, and sparkles) and a red/green product (patterned papers). |
Vogue Alphabet stamp set
Evensong Level 2 papers
Cashmere, Cranberry, Sorbet & Black cardstock
Black & Topiary ink
Green sparkles
Topiary craft buttons
Teacup die-cut (from my stash)
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge: poinsettias, scalloped border
Pattern: EMS Sketch 30
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