Final WeScrap Boot Camp Layout

Our final challenge in the WeScrap DT Boot Camp required us to work in a team to create an online crop. I was very lucky to work with Scarlette, Karen and Lisa to create our Eco-Fabulous Crop. We each created a challenge and contributed clues to the I Spy game we created.

For my challenge I selected five fabulous layouts from the WeScrap Gallery. Participants are required to Recycle at least one thing from each of those layouts and create a new Eco-Fabulous layout. This is my sample layout for the challenge.

WeScrap Boot Camp

I had two assignments last week for the WeScrap DT Boot Camp. 

One was to complete the challenge posted by GoingCrazy to use punches on a layout. I created "It's Bunny Time" to showcase this adorable photo of Sara with the Easter Bunny at Springridge Farm. I used three different border punches, two different corner punches, and two different circle punches on the layout.

The other challenge was Combat Surveillance. We had to use the resources available on the WeScrap site to create a challenge. I used a quote from the quotes section, a font from the fonts section, and a sketch that was posted in the scrapbook sketches area. I added to my challenge that it had to be a Winnie The Pooh quote, there had to be some hand cutting, and there had to be at least one element of machine cutting or die cutting.

Our final challenge this week involves working as a small group to plan an online crop. I'm very excited about this challenge. My group already has many great ideas bouncing around for what we might do.

Boot Camp

I just finished posting my first assignment for the DT Boot Camp at WeScrap. This one was all about basic training, so I created a challenge that involves only having some basic materials. My challenge is to create a layout using only 1 piece of white cardstock for the background, 1 piece of patterned paper, 1 photo, black ink, a title, hand written journaling, and at least two circles.

Here is my example for my challenge:

Spring It On!!!!

WeScrap is holding an awesome online crop this weekend!!!! Come check it out here!!!

Love Fest Crop and IceCROPades Challenges

Last weekend I participated in the WeScrap Love Fest online crop. I didn't, unfortunately, complete as many challenges as I would have liked to (sucks to not feel well on a crop weekend), but I did complete some of the challenges. A couple of them I combined with challenges for the IceCROPades crop as well.

Quillin Time was created for the Progressive Layout challenge. It was actually quite fun. We were given instructions step by step then had to combine it all into a layout at the end. What do you think of the cute little porcupines I hand cut?

Little Monkey was created for the Doodles challenge at WeScrap as well as the Yankee Doodle challenge at The Scrapping Nook. All those little circles we

re actually a pain to draw LOL.

Soul Mates was for the WeScrap Quote challenge and The Scrapping Nook's Karen Karen Bo Baren scraplift challenge. I love the layout that was the inspiration for this layout. The quote seemed perfect for this photo of Gary and I on our first ever vacation together. I love this photo.

Always was for the It's All About The Hearts challenge at WeScrap, using a sketch by Allison Cope that was posted on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog. I really did not do the sketch justice, but I still like the layout.

A Challenge Layout and A Make and Take

I am currently taking the Techniques 101 class at WeScrap. It's actually my second time taking it, but the first time I didn't have time to do the techniques the way I wanted to. Each week there are several techniques explained in each lesson. This week's techniques included using Glossy Accents and paint. I applied these techniques on the snowflakes. I painted them white, then added a coat of Glossy Accents.

I used them on this winter layout that is for a challenge at The Scrapping Nook as part of the IceCROPades online crop they are hosting. The challenge was to use the wonderful quote by Verna M. Kelly. I chose to scrap these photos of Sara with her first snowman of 2009.

Yesterday I completed another great Make and Take at The Scrapping Turtle. The papers are from Scenic Route and we used a stencil as well as the Revolution on this one. I love the photo of my wonderful family. 

I have the layout finished from the QuicKutz Anonymous class I missed on Saturday with the exception of the photos. I will post it as soon as I add the photos.

The Glossy

Our mini challenge in the WeScrap Fresh Faces challenge this week was to create a "Glossy". This is mine.

This Week's Fresh Faces Challenge

Our assignment this week for the WeScrap Fresh Faces Challenge was "The Diet". We weren't allowed to use any patterned paper or stickers (including my beloved Thickers). We were allowed to use minimal amounts of bling, rhinestones, brads and buttons, although I didn't use any of those on my layout. Mini Maestro was created with cardstock, a Fiskars border and corner punch (to do the border), a Heidi Swapp mask, Colorbox chalk, a Fiskars squeeze punch (flower), a black marker, and a hole punch (for flower centers). The photos were taken in a store called Here Comes Treble in Frankenmuth, Michigan. I love how Sara looks like a professional at the piano at such a young age.

Voting is now open for this week's challenge and will close Sunday evening. This is week five of the challenge. Voting is open to all WeScrap members.

This Week's Fresh Faces Challenge

Here is my layout for the Fresh Faces contest at WeScrap. This week we had to choose four numbers and then were told what our layout had to include based on those four numbers. I chose 1) use at least three photos on your layout, 3) sew somewhere on your layout ... either machine or by hand, 7) use at least 5 flowers, and 11) ink or paint the edges of your paper.

This was my first time doing machine sewing on a layout. In order to do it I first had to learn how to use my new computerized sewing machine that Gary bought me for Christmas LAST year. Better late than never lol. I zig zag stitched around the cardstock, then stitched the striped piece and the green piece of patterned paper. The sleigh was handcut, then Stickled, covered in Glossy Accents, then cracked. Stickles were also used on all letters except Santa.

The photos are of our recent visit from Santa Claus -- isn't he just the most amazing Santa? Sara didn't cry -- we were very proud of her for that -- but she did take a little while to warm up to Santa. Pooh Bear helped her to get comfortable enough to sit on Santa's lap and tell him what she wants for Christmas.

Voting for this week opens on Saturday and closes on Sunday. This week we are voting on Main Challenge # 4.

Recent Layouts

Here are four layouts I've completed recently.

"I Believe In Santa" was for the Believe challenge at Sisterhood of Scrap. I had to create a layout about something I believe in ... well, I believe in Santa ... and so do my children. Santa is the symbol of giving and that is what Christmas is all about -- giving. If God hadn't 

given the world His only son long ago in Bethlehem we wouldn't even have Christmas or the salvation that came from our Lord's sacrifice. So yes, I believe in Santa and all that he symbolizes. Besides, it is always better to give than to receive.

"Sweet" was completed for the Embellish It challenge at Sisterhood of Scrap. I had to have an embellishment cluster in one area of the layout. I love this picture of Sara taken at Mexicali Rosa's. She looks so sweet.

"Toy Store Fun" was completed for the sketch challenge at Sisterhood of Scrap. I used the new October Afternoon Hometown line for this layout. Love these pics of Sara at Toys R Us.

"Hey Little Girl" was completed for this week's Fresh Faces main challenge "Make Up" at WeScrap. It was all about covering up. I used red paint, Twinkle paint, Stickles, chalk, 'blushed' on some Brilliance ink, Glossy Accents, mini buttons AND nail polish!!!!!! Yes, I actually painted the chipboard heart with nail polish. It turned out pretty cute.

I love this unplanned photo of Sara taken at Applebee's -- thought it was so cute how she was looking up at Elvis.

Voting at WeScrap is open until the end of Sunday. This week's vote is for layouts in the main challenge # 3.

A Few Nice Surprises

I've had a few really nice surprises lately. Things like making it through the second round of WeScrap's Fresh Faces contest and getting a RAK for doing such a great job commenting on posts in the gallery at The Scrapping Bug among them. 

(BTW, WeScrap has posted a great lineup of upcoming classes -- check them out!!!!)

One of the most exciting surprises I've had recently I'm not sure I'm at liberty to tell you about yet, but I'll give you just a taste for now. Stay tuned for more details :)

Hope you are having a great week!!!!!!

Layouts for WeScrap's Fresh Faces Contest

I am participating in the WeScrap Fresh Faces contest. These are my challenges for the first two weeks.
 

Challenge 1: The Makeover

For this challenge I scraplifted Nancy Jones' Remember 4 on the WeScrap site and had to remake it.

  

Challenge #2: The Close Up

The challenge was to create a layout using a close up.

Mini Challenge # 3: Thank you card

I used my Cuttlebug with my Coredinations paper, sanded it, and accented selected words with gold Stickles and my Sakura Glaze pen. The flower was created using my Fiskers punches.

Voting for the contest opens tomorrow and closes Sunday. Voting is for challenge #2 only. If you are a member of WeScrap you are eligible to vote -- and I hope you will vote for me :)

Layouts for WeScrap's Wicked Halloween Online Crop

My friend Patty and I have been enjoying the challenges and games at the WeScrap Wicked Halloween Online Crop. We played an amazing bingo game that had everyone on the edge of their seats it was sooooo close. I would have loved it if I could have completed all of the challenges posted, but this was a busy weekend for me. These are the ones I did get completed.

"Fear" is a layout for two challenges actually: the Scared Yet challenge at WeScrap and  Tara's blog challenge (see previous post for the journaling and a link to Tara's blog) -- it is all about the journaling, with some doodling to support it.

"Happy 1st Birthday" was for the Wing of Bat, Eye of Newt challenge. We were given instructions on how to create the layout (i.e. 3 photos, piece of ephemera, double mat one photo, etcetera) and then were told to put it all together. It was fun and very interesting to see how all the different layouts turned out even though the instructions were the same.

"Talk About Spooky" was for the Let's Face It challenge. I had to create a face to use on the layout. Gary was a very good sport about this one :) He actually loved what I did with his face lol.

"My Guys" was completed for the Wicked Layout Sketch challenge. I turned the sketch on it's side and made a few slight changes. Love my guys!!!!

"Wild Thing" was for the Batty Layout Bingo challenge. I chose the following three things: 1) use something Halloween related (paper and photo), 2) add some stitching (mine is doodled, around the photos), and 3) use two types of ribbon. Isn't Sara adorable in her giraffe costume? Oh, guess now you know what she is going to be for Halloween LOL!!!!

"Little Lion King" was for the really cool Haunted Halloword challege. I had to select some words from a Halloween list (I chose nine) and then each of those words was assigned a layout requirement that I had to use on my layout. I chose All Hallows Eve (brown and yellow), ghost (white), magic (doodle), ogre (one photo), pointed hat (handwritten journaling), raven (3 circles), web (bling), witch (black cardstock) and wizard (tear paper). And now you know what Sammy is dressing as for Halloween too!!!!

Thanks for looking and thanks to all the folks at WeScrap for a great online crop!!!!!