Multi Challenge Layout

I was able to combine three challenges, from three different sites for this layout.

First, I came up with the idea for the immunity challenge at Two Scrapbook Friends this week. Our challenge was to create a layout about ourselves and have it uploaded by midnight last night. Due to my Mom having to go to Emergency (she's okay) last night, I didn't actually get to this until after 11 p.m. I think it turned out quite well for a hastily done layout. We had to include a photo of ourselves. I couldn't get one I liked of just me, so I used this one of myself with Sara.

Second, one of the challenges for Summerfest at The Scrapping Nook this week is "Big Title, Bit Impact" so I hauled out my Quickutz Diesel font (love that font!!!!) and created my title. I used Chocolate Box Coredinations paper for the title and sanded it to reveal the green colour. I really like how the big title draws attention to the layout.

Third, Tara challenged us to "Hide It" on her blog. That meant creating a layout with hidden journaling. I decided to take the Making Memories journaling paper, add a big flower folded in half to the front, and put my journaling on the back. The flower flips down to reveal the journaling.

The journaling was actually the most difficult part of this layout to do. I wanted to share a very personal part of myself, something that I haven't told everyone. Yet at the same time I didn't want to go into too much detail as some things are meant to be personal. So it is a bit of a personal glimpse into my life right now.

I didn't win immunity in the challenge, but I'm still very happy that I did the layout.

Summerfest

It's going to be another great summer full of fun and fabulous challenges on The Scrapping Nook message board. We are already one week into the fun, with some great challenges.

Challenge 1 was an Ad Challenge. As soon as I saw the image I thought of the new Mango Luau line from Bo Bunny. I hand cut several elements from the paper and put them together with this photo of Sara at Port Elgin last year. It is called "Welcome To Paradise" and the journaling reads "It may not have been a tropical location, but it didn't bother Sara. The second her feet touched the sand in Port Elgin she was in paradise. August 20, 2009"

 

Challenge 2 was Don't Get Edgy. The rule was that we couldn't use any squared off corners on our project. I created "Sweet Flower" using scalloped cardstock, two flower shaped cardstocks, a flower cut from Bo Bunny's Mango Luau line, a Heidi Swapp bling circle, Bo Bunny flowers, American Crafts Thickers, and a flower shaped brad. The photo is of Sara holding a flower from one of the plants at the front of our house.

Challenge 3 was It's All In The Touch. We had to use texture in our layout. I created "Grow" using handmade papers, Making Memories Jumbo brads, embroidery floss, paper ribbon, Scribbles 3D paint, Ranger Stickles, and a chipboard title from K & Company. I also added a bit of texture to the photo using my edge distressor and a cool tool I have from Tim Holtz that scratches the photo surface (can't remember what the tool is called). The photo is of Sara posing with our neighbour's roses. Don't you love the outfit she chose for herself?

Challenge 4 was a Colour Challenge. I created my "Thank You So Much" card using Bazzill cardstock, Jillibean Soup paper, Doodlebug paper, ribbon, and my new Quickutz embossing folders. This is one of the smaller folders that come four in a package. I love these embossing folders!!!! I sanded it lightly after embossing.

Challenge 5 was Lift This, a sketch challenge using a sketch from Pencillines. I created "Moments Like This" using Little Yellow Bicycle's Zinnia line, some Ranger Stickles and Doodlebug Loopy Lou alphabet stickers. The photos are of Sara and Samuel at Grammy's house posing with her beautiful flowers.

Our photo challenge this week was a still life. I took a picture of my slowly growing stash of Copics.

June Monthly Mystery Challenge

The June kit from The Scrapping Turtle was a bit of a challenge for me. I wasn't sure at first what I was going to do with the sports themed tag sheet that came with the kit. My little ones are into playing baseball or football quite yet. Then I remembered these great photos of Samuel and I had my idea. Everything on the layout is from the challenge kit with the exception of the alphabet stickers which are EK Success.

20 Favourites

Joanne posted this on her blog and I thought I'd have some fun playing along. I enjoy these types of things and enjoy reading the answers people give. So here goes.

My 20 favourites are:

1. Colour - purple

2. Dessert - trifle

3. Smell - fresh baked bread or cookies

4. Flower - Heather, roses and lilacs

5. Animal - hedgehogs and owls

6. Month - October

7. Beverage - water

8. Pair of shoes - sandals (but I'd rather be barefoot)

9. Snack - M&Ms

10. Song - Deep In Love With You by Michael W. Smith and I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me

11. Place - with my family

12. Fruit - strawberries or pineapple

13. Hairstyle - loose curls

14. Piece of clothing - pjs

15. Store to clothes shop - Cotton Ginny

16. Season - Spring

17. Hobby - scrapbooking

18. Things to collect - anything Winnie The Pooh (especially Eeyore)

19. Movie - What Dreams May Come

20. Restaurant - Mexicali Rosas

Now it is your turn. If you decide to play along, please leave me a comment so that I may read your answers. Enjoy!!!!

Need H20?

I created this layout for the June Product Challenge at Two Scrapbook Friends. Everything on the layout, except the photos, was provided in the kit.

The patterned papers are from My Mind's Eye. I used my Cropadile to add the eyelets to the big chipboard N, then pop dotted it. The rest of the letters are cut using my Quickutz and my Diesel font. The 2 and the ? are pop dotted. 

Journaling says "It's never too early to start helping around the home. Sam loves to get me a bottle of water from the fridge when I need one. June 7/09"

This is a skill that Sam taught himself. One day he heard me say that I need a bottle of water and the next thing we knew he trotted out to the kitchen, opened the door and crisper, took out the bottle, closed everything up and brought it to me. He loves getting water for people and showing off his skill.

Scrappers Island Week 3

I safely made it to week 3 of Scrappers Island at Two Scrapbook Friends. Woo hoo!!!!!! This is quite exciting!!!!!!

This week we were given another wonderful sketch by Karan Gerber to work with. Additionally, our layout had to done completely in black and white -- photo, papers and embellishments. We also had to include some stitching.

I pulled out my sewing machine and gave it a go --- two different styles around the outside of the paper. I definitely need to practice my sewing technique LOL. Papers are from Daisy Bucket and Cherry Arte. Additional supplies are from Doodlebug, Making Memories, Kaisercraft, and Ranger. There are also some manufacturers that I'm not certain of because the items were either bulk purchases or I don't have the packaging anymore.

I hope I make it into week 4 of Scrappers Island. I'm enjoying the challenges. Thanks Karan for another great sketch!!!!!

Happy Father's Day

Wishing all the Daddy's a very Happy Father's Day!!!!!!!

Happy Father's Day Gary!!!!!!

Daddy, I miss you so much. I love you!!!