I spent the weekend trying to relax, to take my mind off of Tuesday morning. While in the moment I did amazing...no thoughts...only fun. Kat and I went to Tannehill on Friday and I took TONS of photos. Yesterday, she and I, along with two of her friends, went to Oak Mountain for some fun on the water. Sadly no photos, but got lots of sun and a great workout on a paddle boat. (Last night I was red and crispy...the 60+ SPF sunscreen LIED to me...lol...today I'm only red and tender.) Now it's Monday, less than 24 hours until my interview, and I feel like I have a billion butterflies in my tummy ready to burst free!!
I'm scared that I'm too old. I'm scared that I've been out of the work force too long. I'm scared that me not being able to lift anything above 10-15lbs may hinder me getting this job. On the upside, I have my resume and my clothes picked out and ready.
Dear Lord please let me get through the next 24 hours in one piece, and if it's your will...let this job be mine!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Our Gifts For Passing The Sixth Week
FROM SCRAP ORCHARD:
FROM {WE ARE} STORYTELLERS:
a coupon good for a kit of your choice in our boutique
(value of coupon $5.49)
ADSR4 - Challenge #12 - Storytellers
ADSR: CHALLENGE 12 -- {we are} storytellers
Racers, welcome to {we are} storytellers! You are certainly on the home stretch now! Congratulations to all those that are participating. We are sure you've preserved many memories along the road.
This challenge is an INTERSECTION -- Players must collaborate on one project.
Pretend you and your team mate are sitting on a porch, sipping a cup of tea and chatting. You stumble upon the topic of storytelling, your eyes light up and you begin talking about why storytelling is so important to each of you.
Please create a layout that expresses what storytelling means to each of you. Why did you each choose this form (scrapbooking in general and/or digital specifically) to tell your stories? Why is storytelling important? How do you feel about storytelling (is it a creative outlet, way to express your words, document your family's experiences, etc.) Why are you a storyteller? (You don't have to answer all these questions, consider them food for thought and to give you an idea as to what we are looking for.)
Your story must include:
{we are} storytellers word-art provided
At least 1/2 of the layout must be journaling, more the better
At least 5 elements/embellishements
No more than 2 pieces of paper
Only 2 small photos, 1 of each of you, placed in the bottom right hand area of your page. IF you have a photo of the two of you together, you may use it and only required to have 1 photo. The bottom line, we want to see your beautiful faces!
Due to the fires in Victoria, Australia, (and she was away donated goods to those in need) and my recent stay in the hospital, (where I spent over 36 hours stuck in a bed) Lilly and I decided it best if I scrapped the page since I would have the most time on my hands.
We discussed elements and the overall look we wanted. We also discussed the journaling...and even though I wrote the final journaling, she wrote the section about herself and sent it to me to incorporate into the journaling to make it feel as a story.
CREDITS:
Word Art by We Are Storytellers
Background from Impressions Paper Pack by Cen's Stuff
Rocking chairs by Jay Elliott (me)
Frames from Vintage Photo Frames by Nancy Comelab
Grass from Grandmothers Garden by Jen Ulasiwicz
Swirl from Magical Swirls3-Winter by Kitty Designs
Tree, Bird from Secret Garden by SussieM Designs
Cloud from Secret GardenII by Lily Designs
Font: Tall Paul
Program: PSP-9
JOURNALING:
We’re separated by a vast amount of water…Lily’s in Australia and I am in Alabama, USA…and though we are so far apart and have never been able to meet face to face, I feel as close to her as any friend that I know in person.. Every night, my bedroom transforms into a backyard oasis, as I log into Windows Live Messenger and see her name in bold letters. I picture the two of us getting comfy in the rocking chairs beneath my favorite tree as we say our hellos.
Some days we only discuss the week’s challenges and stuff pertaining to the ADSR4 season. Other days we vent about things that get on our nerves. Some times we just talk about our families. However, most recently, the topic of choice has been about our health.
Lilly has suffered from depression all of her life. Once upon a time, she was dependant on medication. Now, however, her therapy is scrap booking. She says it keeps her grounded from being sucked back into that black hole and it has truly saved her life!
For myself, scrap booking plays many roles. It’s a way to record history for my children, It’s an outlet for creating artistic images that I can frame and use as décor in my home. Most importantly though, it keeps me sane on the days I’m not able to get out of bed due to my rheumatoid arthritis.
Scrap booking, to us, is our lifeline…
Racers, welcome to {we are} storytellers! You are certainly on the home stretch now! Congratulations to all those that are participating. We are sure you've preserved many memories along the road.
This challenge is an INTERSECTION -- Players must collaborate on one project.
Pretend you and your team mate are sitting on a porch, sipping a cup of tea and chatting. You stumble upon the topic of storytelling, your eyes light up and you begin talking about why storytelling is so important to each of you.
Please create a layout that expresses what storytelling means to each of you. Why did you each choose this form (scrapbooking in general and/or digital specifically) to tell your stories? Why is storytelling important? How do you feel about storytelling (is it a creative outlet, way to express your words, document your family's experiences, etc.) Why are you a storyteller? (You don't have to answer all these questions, consider them food for thought and to give you an idea as to what we are looking for.)
Your story must include:
{we are} storytellers word-art provided
At least 1/2 of the layout must be journaling, more the better
At least 5 elements/embellishements
No more than 2 pieces of paper
Only 2 small photos, 1 of each of you, placed in the bottom right hand area of your page. IF you have a photo of the two of you together, you may use it and only required to have 1 photo. The bottom line, we want to see your beautiful faces!
Due to the fires in Victoria, Australia, (and she was away donated goods to those in need) and my recent stay in the hospital, (where I spent over 36 hours stuck in a bed) Lilly and I decided it best if I scrapped the page since I would have the most time on my hands.We discussed elements and the overall look we wanted. We also discussed the journaling...and even though I wrote the final journaling, she wrote the section about herself and sent it to me to incorporate into the journaling to make it feel as a story.
CREDITS:
Word Art by We Are Storytellers
Background from Impressions Paper Pack by Cen's Stuff
Rocking chairs by Jay Elliott (me)
Frames from Vintage Photo Frames by Nancy Comelab
Grass from Grandmothers Garden by Jen Ulasiwicz
Swirl from Magical Swirls3-Winter by Kitty Designs
Tree, Bird from Secret Garden by SussieM Designs
Cloud from Secret GardenII by Lily Designs
Font: Tall Paul
Program: PSP-9
JOURNALING:
We’re separated by a vast amount of water…Lily’s in Australia and I am in Alabama, USA…and though we are so far apart and have never been able to meet face to face, I feel as close to her as any friend that I know in person.. Every night, my bedroom transforms into a backyard oasis, as I log into Windows Live Messenger and see her name in bold letters. I picture the two of us getting comfy in the rocking chairs beneath my favorite tree as we say our hellos.
Some days we only discuss the week’s challenges and stuff pertaining to the ADSR4 season. Other days we vent about things that get on our nerves. Some times we just talk about our families. However, most recently, the topic of choice has been about our health.
Lilly has suffered from depression all of her life. Once upon a time, she was dependant on medication. Now, however, her therapy is scrap booking. She says it keeps her grounded from being sucked back into that black hole and it has truly saved her life!
For myself, scrap booking plays many roles. It’s a way to record history for my children, It’s an outlet for creating artistic images that I can frame and use as décor in my home. Most importantly though, it keeps me sane on the days I’m not able to get out of bed due to my rheumatoid arthritis.
Scrap booking, to us, is our lifeline…
ADSR4 - Challenge #11 - One Question
This challenge was hosted at Scrap Orchard.
THE QUESTION IS:
You know the drill!
You can ask any one person (dead or alive; family, friend, famous or foe) one question. Who would it be and what would you ask them?
Hmmm… interesting. But let’s up the ante a bit, shall we? (if you are familiar with my “Bring It” Challenge, you know I’m not gonna let you get off that easy!!)
Here are some layout requirements:
1. Your layout can have only ONE photo. The photo must either be of the person to whom you are posing the question OR must represent the question you are asking.
2. You MUST include your question in your layout and your question can be the ONLY words/journaling on your layout. This means you have to tell us what your question is, but that’s it. You can’t explain the question or answer the question. I'm a big fan of “less is more”, so express yourself through just your question and your photo.
THE QUESTION IS:
You know the drill!
You can ask any one person (dead or alive; family, friend, famous or foe) one question. Who would it be and what would you ask them?
Hmmm… interesting. But let’s up the ante a bit, shall we? (if you are familiar with my “Bring It” Challenge, you know I’m not gonna let you get off that easy!!)
Here are some layout requirements:
1. Your layout can have only ONE photo. The photo must either be of the person to whom you are posing the question OR must represent the question you are asking.
2. You MUST include your question in your layout and your question can be the ONLY words/journaling on your layout. This means you have to tell us what your question is, but that’s it. You can’t explain the question or answer the question. I'm a big fan of “less is more”, so express yourself through just your question and your photo.
JAY'S LAYOUT:
Template: Anita Stergiou
All BG's: Joyful Heart Designs
Beaded Chain, Stars, Moon: Gurlonthesun Designs
Font: Tall Paul
Question: How long will it take before we are happy again?
Template: Anita Stergiou
All BG's: Joyful Heart Designs
Beaded Chain, Stars, Moon: Gurlonthesun Designs
Font: Tall Paul
Question: How long will it take before we are happy again?
LILLY'S LAYOUT:
Do you know how much I Love you?
Kit used: Mossy Skies by The Scrapping Tree
Harrington Alpha by: Lady Shannon
Template by: Choukette (Modified)
Do you know how much I Love you?Kit used: Mossy Skies by The Scrapping Tree
Harrington Alpha by: Lady Shannon
Template by: Choukette (Modified)
My darling nephew Damon in the photo
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Our Gifts For Passing The Fifth Week
FROM KATHRYN BALINT at KB and FRIENDS:
$5 worth of our choice of digital scrapbook products
FROM PIXEL GYPSY DESIGNS:
$10 gift certificate good for any
personal use products in the PGD store.
$5 worth of our choice of digital scrapbook products
FROM PIXEL GYPSY DESIGNS:
$10 gift certificate good for any
personal use products in the PGD store.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
ADSR4 - Challenge #10 - Partner Interview
This challenge was hosted by Pixel Gypsy Designs
This project challenge is to be completed by the Racer who did NOT do the January 20 challenge.
It Takes Two:
Interview your race partner (ask at least 5 questions) and create a layout (with a photo) based on that interview. The layout must contain supplies from two designers—no more, no less, and the color scheme must consist mainly of two colors. Minor accent colors are allowed, but 2 colors must stand out most prominently.
Since Lilly did the challenge on January 20th, I got the honor of doing this one!!
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Bel Vidotti Scraps:
Blue and Green Backgrounds, Crystal Rain, Blue Photo Wrap, Blue Flowers, Knotted String, Tied String from Equilibrium
Jen Ulasiewicz:
Leaves - Leaves, Pickn Wild Flowers;
Booties - Cuddles N Kisses Sample;
3 Leaf Clover - Irish Countryside;
Dragonfly - Down By The Lily Pond
FONTS: Arial Narrow, Tall Paul
JOURNALING READS:
Tell me a little about yourself...
My name is Lilly. I am a 30 year old Aquarius
with an older and younger brother. I have a
Diploma in Child Care. My boyfriend, Darren,
and I have been together for 9 years and
share our home with our car Skitz.
Do you have a goal for this year?
I would love to be pregnant.
How long have you been scrap booking?
Digi-scrapping for about 2 years, but before
that I paper scrapped for about 8 months.
How late have you stayed up scrapping?
I have stayed up ALL night - so over 24 hours.
Do you have a fave scrapbooking snack?
No.
Who is your favorite designer/shop?
My designer of choice/favorite designer
is--Sweet Digi Scraps.
This project challenge is to be completed by the Racer who did NOT do the January 20 challenge.
It Takes Two:
Interview your race partner (ask at least 5 questions) and create a layout (with a photo) based on that interview. The layout must contain supplies from two designers—no more, no less, and the color scheme must consist mainly of two colors. Minor accent colors are allowed, but 2 colors must stand out most prominently.
Since Lilly did the challenge on January 20th, I got the honor of doing this one!!
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Bel Vidotti Scraps:Blue and Green Backgrounds, Crystal Rain, Blue Photo Wrap, Blue Flowers, Knotted String, Tied String from Equilibrium
Jen Ulasiewicz:
Leaves - Leaves, Pickn Wild Flowers;
Booties - Cuddles N Kisses Sample;
3 Leaf Clover - Irish Countryside;
Dragonfly - Down By The Lily Pond
FONTS: Arial Narrow, Tall Paul
JOURNALING READS:
Tell me a little about yourself...
My name is Lilly. I am a 30 year old Aquarius
with an older and younger brother. I have a
Diploma in Child Care. My boyfriend, Darren,
and I have been together for 9 years and
share our home with our car Skitz.
Do you have a goal for this year?
I would love to be pregnant.
How long have you been scrap booking?
Digi-scrapping for about 2 years, but before
that I paper scrapped for about 8 months.
How late have you stayed up scrapping?
I have stayed up ALL night - so over 24 hours.
Do you have a fave scrapbooking snack?
No.
Who is your favorite designer/shop?
My designer of choice/favorite designer
is--Sweet Digi Scraps.
ADSR4 - Challenge #9 - Heritage
This challenge was hosted by KB and Friends.
This week’s challenge is: Generations.
Your scrapbook page completed for this challenge must include:
Top Left Photo:My Mamaw & My Great-Grandma
Top Right Photo: My Mamaw & My Momma
Bottom Left Photo: Me & My Momma
Bottom Right Photo: My Daughter & Me
Background, Tree, Frame, Photograph Book from Grandmas Family Tree Album by TinaW Designs
Jen Ulasiewicz:
Lace Trim, Lace Doilie from Vintage Antiquities-Shabby Elements
Flowers from Wild Long Stems
Rusty Metal Milk Can from Old Americana
Hanging Bottlecaps from Attic Treasures by Kathryn Balint
Font: Tall Paul
Kit used: Collage Art by Lilian Cimesa AKA Malacima
Lace from: Remember me always kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
Feb Bloom template by: Carena's Designs
Wordart by: Heaven Dreams
Photo is of my family, my Mum, my 2 brothers, me in the middle and my older brothers 2 kids, Kaden and Tannah (sitting on my knee)
This week’s challenge is: Generations.
Your scrapbook page completed for this challenge must include:
- Photos of at least two generations of family members (the more generations, the better).
- Lace.
- Something metal, preferably, old metal.
- At least one flower.
- At least one vintage or retro-style element. It can be ephemera, an old book, an old
JAY'S LAYOUT:
Top Left Photo:My Mamaw & My Great-GrandmaTop Right Photo: My Mamaw & My Momma
Bottom Left Photo: Me & My Momma
Bottom Right Photo: My Daughter & Me
Background, Tree, Frame, Photograph Book from Grandmas Family Tree Album by TinaW Designs
Jen Ulasiewicz:
Lace Trim, Lace Doilie from Vintage Antiquities-Shabby Elements
Flowers from Wild Long Stems
Rusty Metal Milk Can from Old Americana
Hanging Bottlecaps from Attic Treasures by Kathryn Balint
Font: Tall Paul
LILLY'S LAYOUT:
Kit used: Collage Art by Lilian Cimesa AKA MalacimaLace from: Remember me always kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
Feb Bloom template by: Carena's Designs
Wordart by: Heaven Dreams
Photo is of my family, my Mum, my 2 brothers, me in the middle and my older brothers 2 kids, Kaden and Tannah (sitting on my knee)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Our Gifts For Passing The Fourth Week
FROM SUNSHINE STUDIO:
FROM OSCRAPS:
a $6.00 CG good toward the purchase of
one of their Oscraps Collaboration Kits
FROM OSCRAPS:
a $6.00 CG good toward the purchase of
one of their Oscraps Collaboration Kits
ADSR4 - Challenge #8 - Scrapper Idol (scraplift)
Challenge #8 was found at Oscraps.
FAST FORWARD! This challenge is for both players, but the first team finished may skip the FEBRUARY 1 challenge if they wish!
A lot of us here at Oscraps are totally excited about the new season of American Idol...so we decided to make our own version...Scrapping Idol!
What is a Scrapping Idol, you ask?
Scrapping Idol: a scrapper that amazes, inspires, awes, and/or makes you want to be able to scrap just like them.
We all have a scrapper that makes us drool over every single layout they crank out. So, your challenge begins with going to that person's gallery and choosing a layout to scraplift. Go on...you know you want to.
Ok, got a layout in mind? Here's what you have to do to complete this stop on ADSR:
1. Scraplift a layout from your the gallery of your Scrapping Idol.
Flip it, twist it, turn it, do whatever you gotta do. Just make sure your layout is inspired in some way by your idol's layout. If it isn't obvious how you scraplifted the layout, be sure to explain it in your credits...we don't want those poor ADSR judges working too hard, do we?
2. Include a star somewhere on your layout.
The star can be a brush, a doodle, a sticker, an element, star paper, a star of ANY type! If you need a star, we have at least one in our freebie section of the store! Here's a link to our Freebie section!
3. Include the word DREAM somewhere on your layout.
It doesn't matter where or how, just make sure the word DREAM is somewhere on your layout. If it is the journaling, please include the journaling in your credits. The word "dream" will be accepted in any language...just please point it out for the judges. (Dreamer or Dreaming also acceptable.)
The word Dreams taken from Wordart by Hilleke W Flanders
Star from Knocking On Winters Door Collab (Jen Ulasiewicz and Phuong Ton)
Everything else from Secret Garden Collab (sussieM Designs and Lily Designs)
FONTS: Bradley Hand ITC, Faerie
Scraplifted from : shawtyp
LILLY'S LAYOUT:
KIT USED: Everescents by Sweet Digi Scraps
Wordart by: Manu70
In the photo is my beautiful niece Eva just being her cute little self.
Original L/O by Bec (AKA pSyren)
FAST FORWARD! This challenge is for both players, but the first team finished may skip the FEBRUARY 1 challenge if they wish!
A lot of us here at Oscraps are totally excited about the new season of American Idol...so we decided to make our own version...Scrapping Idol!
What is a Scrapping Idol, you ask?
Scrapping Idol: a scrapper that amazes, inspires, awes, and/or makes you want to be able to scrap just like them.
We all have a scrapper that makes us drool over every single layout they crank out. So, your challenge begins with going to that person's gallery and choosing a layout to scraplift. Go on...you know you want to.
Ok, got a layout in mind? Here's what you have to do to complete this stop on ADSR:
1. Scraplift a layout from your the gallery of your Scrapping Idol.
Flip it, twist it, turn it, do whatever you gotta do. Just make sure your layout is inspired in some way by your idol's layout. If it isn't obvious how you scraplifted the layout, be sure to explain it in your credits...we don't want those poor ADSR judges working too hard, do we?
2. Include a star somewhere on your layout.
The star can be a brush, a doodle, a sticker, an element, star paper, a star of ANY type! If you need a star, we have at least one in our freebie section of the store! Here's a link to our Freebie section!
3. Include the word DREAM somewhere on your layout.
It doesn't matter where or how, just make sure the word DREAM is somewhere on your layout. If it is the journaling, please include the journaling in your credits. The word "dream" will be accepted in any language...just please point it out for the judges. (Dreamer or Dreaming also acceptable.)
JAY'S LAYOUT:
The word Dreams taken from Wordart by Hilleke W FlandersStar from Knocking On Winters Door Collab (Jen Ulasiewicz and Phuong Ton)
Everything else from Secret Garden Collab (sussieM Designs and Lily Designs)
FONTS: Bradley Hand ITC, Faerie
Scraplifted from : shawtyp
LILLY'S LAYOUT:
KIT USED: Everescents by Sweet Digi ScrapsWordart by: Manu70
In the photo is my beautiful niece Eva just being her cute little self.
Original L/O by Bec (AKA pSyren)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
ADSR4 - Challenge #7 - Use Complete Mini-Kit
This challenge was hosted by Sunshine Studio Scraps
Welcome to Sunshine Studio Scraps!! We are so happy to be stop #7 in the race and look forward to seeing your amazing LO's!
This is a normal challenge so each racer must complete this challenge to move on.
Are you ready?!
Our Challenge: Download our freebie, Sunrise Special...
Make a layout using everything in the freebie. You may recolor, resize, etc. as long as you use it all in some way.
** You can use other products in addition to this freebie **
Good Luck everyone!!!
Welcome to Sunshine Studio Scraps!! We are so happy to be stop #7 in the race and look forward to seeing your amazing LO's!
This is a normal challenge so each racer must complete this challenge to move on.
Are you ready?!
Our Challenge: Download our freebie, Sunrise Special...
Make a layout using everything in the freebie. You may recolor, resize, etc. as long as you use it all in some way.
** You can use other products in addition to this freebie **
Good Luck everyone!!!
MY LAYOUT:
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Our Gifts For Passing The Third Week
FROM ANITA STERGIOU DESIGNS:
a $10.00 coupon to AnitaStergiouDesigns.com
and a bonus gift:
for posting a link to the layout in her forum
and a bonus gift:
for posting a link to the layout in her forum
FROM INSPIRATION LANE:
and a TON of free gifts each day...
for those lucky to be in their forum at the right time!
$2.50 CG's, $3.00 GC's, $5.00 CG's, Quick Pages, Full Size Kits, Mini Kits
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
ADSR4 - Challenge #6 - Roadblock/Flip & Spin
This challenge was hosted by Inspiration Lane!
Inspiration Lane ROAD BLOCK:
Welcome to Inspiration Lane, the next stop on the Amazing DigiScrap Race. This leg of the race is a ROAD BLOCK which means only 1 person can participate. You must choose a layout from your partners gallery and scraplift it using the following direction:
Take your chosen layout from your partners gallery and flip it either horizontally or vertically.
Now take the layout and rotate it 45 degrees.
You must use this "new" version as the sketch for your layout.
When creating your layout you must use the EXACT same number of items that your partner used in the original layout, no more, no less.
CREDITS:
KIT USED: Mystic Moonlight kit by Sweet Digi Scraps and Colie's Corner
Font Used: Missed your exit
I flipped original layout Horizontal then Rotated it 45 degrees to the Right
Original layout used 16 items my 16 items listed below:
1 Background
1 Photo
1 Title
1 Aqua Ribbon
1 Printed purple paper mat (replaced Printed gold paper mat on original)
1 Aqua paper mat (replaced brown paper mat on original)
1 Light purple paper mat (replaced gold paper mat on original)
2 pink flowers (replaced 2 sunflowers on original)
4 darkpurple flowers (replaced 4 buttons on original)
1 Tied ribbon (replaced Bow tied ribbon on original)
1 leaf flourish (replaced flower tube on photo in the original)
1 Swirl (replaced overlay on ribbon in the original)
Inspiration Lane ROAD BLOCK:
Welcome to Inspiration Lane, the next stop on the Amazing DigiScrap Race. This leg of the race is a ROAD BLOCK which means only 1 person can participate. You must choose a layout from your partners gallery and scraplift it using the following direction:
Take your chosen layout from your partners gallery and flip it either horizontally or vertically.
Now take the layout and rotate it 45 degrees.
You must use this "new" version as the sketch for your layout.
When creating your layout you must use the EXACT same number of items that your partner used in the original layout, no more, no less.
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This was very similar to a challenge that we had to do last season, so since Jay did it then, I chose to do it this time...
CREDITS:KIT USED: Mystic Moonlight kit by Sweet Digi Scraps and Colie's Corner
Font Used: Missed your exit
I flipped original layout Horizontal then Rotated it 45 degrees to the Right
Original layout used 16 items my 16 items listed below:
1 Background
1 Photo
1 Title
1 Aqua Ribbon
1 Printed purple paper mat (replaced Printed gold paper mat on original)
1 Aqua paper mat (replaced brown paper mat on original)
1 Light purple paper mat (replaced gold paper mat on original)
2 pink flowers (replaced 2 sunflowers on original)
4 darkpurple flowers (replaced 4 buttons on original)
1 Tied ribbon (replaced Bow tied ribbon on original)
1 leaf flourish (replaced flower tube on photo in the original)
1 Swirl (replaced overlay on ribbon in the original)
JAY'S ORIGINAL LAYOUT:
Monday, January 19, 2009
ADSR4 - Challenge #5 - No Photos/3 Different Frames
This challenge was hosted by Anita Stergiou Designs
Your challenge for this stop is to create a layout that has no photos on it, but includes at least 3 different and separate photo frames.
Sometimes we have special thoughts, feelings and/or memories about a person or place or event or pet or whatever, but no photos. OR, we could be missing someone who has passed on or something that is no longer in our lives and would dearly love to be able to express that on a page.
Because scrapbooking is all about recording our life journey and that of our family we can still create a page to record and preserve those special thoughts, feelings and/or memories with a little thought and planning and with the creative use of photo frames and journaling (although journaling is not required for this challenge).
You could even try doing a collage of elements and paper cut-outs within the photo frames to create a pictorial representation of your missing photos.
Your challenge for this stop is to create a layout that has no photos on it, but includes at least 3 different and separate photo frames.
Sometimes we have special thoughts, feelings and/or memories about a person or place or event or pet or whatever, but no photos. OR, we could be missing someone who has passed on or something that is no longer in our lives and would dearly love to be able to express that on a page.
Because scrapbooking is all about recording our life journey and that of our family we can still create a page to record and preserve those special thoughts, feelings and/or memories with a little thought and planning and with the creative use of photo frames and journaling (although journaling is not required for this challenge).
You could even try doing a collage of elements and paper cut-outs within the photo frames to create a pictorial representation of your missing photos.
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Lilly sat this one out since we had the option to do so...I decided to scrap it just to see if I could do it. (Plus there was an extra posting bonus that Anita was giving away that I wanted to win for my partner because she really liked it. *grins*)
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Jen Ulasiewicz: Fence, Rope, Bucket of Shells, Seagull, Stamp Tag, Seashells, Knotted Twine
Kathryn Balint: Net, Sand
Microferk: Palm Tree, Background, Clothes, Waves
Nancy Comelab: Frame
Font - Tall Paul
Journaling Reads:
You were busy videotaping our friends
I was busy snapping photos of the sunset
WE FORGOT PHOTOS OF US
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Jen Ulasiewicz: Fence, Rope, Bucket of Shells, Seagull, Stamp Tag, Seashells, Knotted TwineKathryn Balint: Net, Sand
Microferk: Palm Tree, Background, Clothes, Waves
Nancy Comelab: Frame
Font - Tall Paul
Journaling Reads:
You were busy videotaping our friends
I was busy snapping photos of the sunset
WE FORGOT PHOTOS OF US
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Our Gifts For Passing The Second Week
FROM GOTTA PIXEL:
FROM TANGIE BAXTER:
$6 coupon to tangiebaxterdesigns.com
We have browsed her designs and already
decided how we are going to spend our coupons!!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
WE WON THE FAST FORWARD!!
At 7:04pm, Ernie officially announced that we (THE MAJOR CONTENDERS) were the first team to complete and upload challenge #4!! WHOO HOOO!! That means we can skip the January 18th challenge!!
*doing happy dance*
*doing happy dance*
ADSR4 - Challenge #4 - Art&Soul
Tangie Baxter hosted the 4th challenge...
The Art and Soul Challenge!
You both must complete this challenge! However, this is a FAST FORWARD challenge which means that the first team done can SKIP the January 18th challenge if they wish!
1. The Art of it: Your LO must have artistic flair! Literally! Your LO must have at least 3 things "artsy" and/or "altered" on it--(such as but not limited to: paint splatters, a paintbrush, paint spills, crayon doodles, goopy glitter, watercolors, canvas AND/OR altered art items such as wings on photos, art dolls, vintage doodads, ephemera, etc). Really stretch yourself and try something "artsy" that you haven't tried before!
2. The Soul of it: You must journal something from your Soul. Something positive, heartfelt and meaningful to you in your life! Something you've learned, something you've gleaned from your life experience. Perhaps something you would want to pass on to the next generation! (It can even be your favorite quote and why it touches/inspires you) Uplift us, make us smile--inspire us! You must share your journaling with us-if it's hard to read or blended into the background-part of the challenge is to share your journaling in your description.
Scrapbooking, to me, is so much more than just making layouts. I use it as a form of therapy. All of my life I have suffered from depression, but I am no longer dependent on Anti-depressant medication to pick me up....scrapbooking has helped me find a way out of the black hole. It may not work for all people that suffer from depression, but, for me, it has literally saved my life.
CREDITS:
Background paper, Black paper,2 Doodles and the scrapbook page that I am hugging all from My Favorite Lilly kit (This kit was made in honour of me using my favourite colours) designed by Sweet Digi Scraps
Butterflies and Clock from Remember me always kit designed by Sweet Digi Scraps
Singing Bird designed by Becky Wallace
Green glitter paint splat from Mischief Makers kit designed by Sweet Digi Scraps
Font used: Garth Hand
ADVICE FOR MY DAUGHTER You Are...Beautiful
Over the years, I've realized that it didn't matter how others had seen me, it was how I had viewed myself that was important. When I learned to love every part of myself, not only did I see the beauty within, but I began to feel beautiful on the outside too.
CREDITS:
Paper by Cen's Stuff
Wings created from Lovebirds Freebie by KimB Designs
White Frame by Jen Ulasiewicz
Pink Glitter Paint Stroke by Meredith Fenwick
Paint Splatter Brush by Obsidian Dawn
Magical Swirls by Kitty Designs
Crown by Kathryn Balint
Doodles by Jofia Devoe
Font: Bradley Hand ITC
The Art and Soul Challenge!
You both must complete this challenge! However, this is a FAST FORWARD challenge which means that the first team done can SKIP the January 18th challenge if they wish!
1. The Art of it: Your LO must have artistic flair! Literally! Your LO must have at least 3 things "artsy" and/or "altered" on it--(such as but not limited to: paint splatters, a paintbrush, paint spills, crayon doodles, goopy glitter, watercolors, canvas AND/OR altered art items such as wings on photos, art dolls, vintage doodads, ephemera, etc). Really stretch yourself and try something "artsy" that you haven't tried before!
2. The Soul of it: You must journal something from your Soul. Something positive, heartfelt and meaningful to you in your life! Something you've learned, something you've gleaned from your life experience. Perhaps something you would want to pass on to the next generation! (It can even be your favorite quote and why it touches/inspires you) Uplift us, make us smile--inspire us! You must share your journaling with us-if it's hard to read or blended into the background-part of the challenge is to share your journaling in your description.
LILLY'S LAYOUT:
JOURNALING:
Scrapbooking, to me, is so much more than just making layouts. I use it as a form of therapy. All of my life I have suffered from depression, but I am no longer dependent on Anti-depressant medication to pick me up....scrapbooking has helped me find a way out of the black hole. It may not work for all people that suffer from depression, but, for me, it has literally saved my life.
CREDITS:
Background paper, Black paper,2 Doodles and the scrapbook page that I am hugging all from My Favorite Lilly kit (This kit was made in honour of me using my favourite colours) designed by Sweet Digi Scraps
Butterflies and Clock from Remember me always kit designed by Sweet Digi Scraps
Singing Bird designed by Becky Wallace
Green glitter paint splat from Mischief Makers kit designed by Sweet Digi Scraps
Font used: Garth Hand
JAY'S LAYOUT:
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JOURNALING:.jpg)
ADVICE FOR MY DAUGHTER You Are...Beautiful
Over the years, I've realized that it didn't matter how others had seen me, it was how I had viewed myself that was important. When I learned to love every part of myself, not only did I see the beauty within, but I began to feel beautiful on the outside too.
CREDITS:
Paper by Cen's Stuff
Wings created from Lovebirds Freebie by KimB Designs
White Frame by Jen Ulasiewicz
Pink Glitter Paint Stroke by Meredith Fenwick
Paint Splatter Brush by Obsidian Dawn
Magical Swirls by Kitty Designs
Crown by Kathryn Balint
Doodles by Jofia Devoe
Font: Bradley Hand ITC
Sunday, January 11, 2009
ADSR4 - Challenge #3 - First Layout Redo
Congratulations, you have found the third challenge on the Amazing Digital Scrapbook Race journey. (Found at Gotta Pixel)
This is a regular stop, which means that both racers will need to do their own layout.
Your challenge is simple.
Find the first layout you created that is still uploaded to a gallery and scraplift it using techniques, trends and concepts that you have learned since you did that original layout.
You can...
LILLY'S ORIGINAL
Today I am strong
Cloud and Star Overlay, Splotch, Dragonfly-Created by Cali
Stitching-Digital-Crea
Paper, Feather-KimB Designs
Ribbon, Flower, Lace Beads-Jen Ulasiewicz
Magic Swirls-Kitty Designs
Glitter Paint-Meredith Fenwick
Alphas-WaterLO Project
Font-Bradley Hand ITC
This is a regular stop, which means that both racers will need to do their own layout.
Your challenge is simple.
Find the first layout you created that is still uploaded to a gallery and scraplift it using techniques, trends and concepts that you have learned since you did that original layout.
You can...
- You can use a different kit, elements, papers, brushes, shapes, etc.
- You can add and remove elements, papers, etc.
- You can use a different sized canvas.
- You can move things around and change the overall sketch of the layout.
- You can use the first layout uploaded to any gallery. This does not necessarily mean that it's the first layout you ever did.When you view your gallery, at whichever site it is at, it needs to be the first layout uploaded to that gallery. Example: This is my gallery at Gotta Pixel (I have other galleries on other sites). If you go to the very last page, and find the very last image, that is the first layout I uploaded to Gotta Pixel. That is the layout that needs to be used.
- You can not add additional photos to the layout.
- You can not remove any photos from the layout.
- You can not add additional text to the layout; journaling, alphas that spell out a word, word art, journaling. The only text that appears on the layout must be identical in verbiage to what it was originally. You can change the font, you can convert text into an alpha. If your layout previously used an alpha or wordart, you can convert that alpha/wordart to text or use a new alpha/wordart to spell the same thing. When you are done though, you must have the same words that were on the old layout, on the new layout.
LILLY'S LAYOUT:
CREDITS:
In the photo is my gorgeous little nephew Damon when he was 7 months old isn't he the cutest little man?? I have grown alot in my ability to design layouts, and I am glad that this challenge showed me just how much.
KIT USED: Damon kit (This kit was designed by Sweet Digi Scraps in honor of Damon using the colours from this very photo, so naturally I had to use it to remake his layout LOL everything matches perfectly, it was meant to be.
KIT DESIGNED BY: Sweet Digi Scraps
LAYOUT DESIGNED BY: MissLilly(me)
ALPHA DESIGNED BY: MissLilly(me) (using paper from the Damon kit by Sweet Digi Scraps and the font is called: Beyond Wonderland)
KIT USED: Damon kit (This kit was designed by Sweet Digi Scraps in honor of Damon using the colours from this very photo, so naturally I had to use it to remake his layout LOL everything matches perfectly, it was meant to be.
KIT DESIGNED BY: Sweet Digi Scraps
LAYOUT DESIGNED BY: MissLilly(me)
ALPHA DESIGNED BY: MissLilly(me) (using paper from the Damon kit by Sweet Digi Scraps and the font is called: Beyond Wonderland)
LILLY'S ORIGINAL
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JAY'S LAYOUT:
CREDITS:JAY'S LAYOUT:
Today I am strong
Cloud and Star Overlay, Splotch, Dragonfly-Created by Cali
Stitching-Digital-Crea
Paper, Feather-KimB Designs
Ribbon, Flower, Lace Beads-Jen Ulasiewicz
Magic Swirls-Kitty Designs
Glitter Paint-Meredith Fenwick
Alphas-WaterLO Project
Font-Bradley Hand ITC
JAY'S ORIGINAL:
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
ADSR4 - Challenge #2 - Intersection/Collaboration
Welcome to your 2nd challenge here at ES!
http://www.elementalscraps.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17997&highlight=ADSR4
This challenge is an intersection. This means you need to work collaboratively on this project! 2 racers / 1 final product!
Here's the challenge:
Cabin Fever
(interpret this as you will, but it must be evident that this is the thought/theme behind your page!) Must include: 3 photos 4 papers only (no more or less) 8 different elements - at least 1 must be acrylic 2 different fonts Must have a title, and journaling (which must be visible - if it is not readable, please include in your description)
Credits for Title:
Font: Anything You Want
PlugIn: Eyecandy4000/Shadowlab
Credit for Journaling:
Font: Tall Paul
ELEMENTS:
1 Acrylic Journal Block - Weeds and Wildflowers
5 Flowers-(3 green and 2 Pink)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Black round string-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 white Stitching-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Circle Flourish (bottom right hand corner)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Black grungy glass front frame (around the title at top)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Green ribbon-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 black butterfly-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
PAPERS:
1 Black background paper-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Pink paper (behind the photo at the top)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 White paper (behind the middle photo)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Pink Flowered paper (behind the photo at the bottom)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
3 Photos,Journaling and title provided by Jay (AlabamaStoneThrower)
Layout designed by MissLilly
Journaling Reads:
On this particular day, my husband and oldest
son went to work, leaving the rest of us at
home with no transportation. Though I would
have been content remaining indoors scrapping
Christmas photos all day, Robert and Kat got
bored quickly. After an hour of listening to
them mope and sigh through the house, I told
them to find something to do. Since Robert
only had a few days left before returning to
college in Michigan, they decided we needed to
do a photoshoot in the backyard. It was one
of my favorite moments during Robert's visit.
http://www.elementalscraps.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17997&highlight=ADSR4
This challenge is an intersection. This means you need to work collaboratively on this project! 2 racers / 1 final product!
Here's the challenge:
Cabin Fever
(interpret this as you will, but it must be evident that this is the thought/theme behind your page!) Must include: 3 photos 4 papers only (no more or less) 8 different elements - at least 1 must be acrylic 2 different fonts Must have a title, and journaling (which must be visible - if it is not readable, please include in your description)
OUR LAYOUT:
CREDITS:
Credits for Title:
Font: Anything You Want
PlugIn: Eyecandy4000/Shadowlab
Credit for Journaling:
Font: Tall Paul
ELEMENTS:
1 Acrylic Journal Block - Weeds and Wildflowers
5 Flowers-(3 green and 2 Pink)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Black round string-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 white Stitching-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Circle Flourish (bottom right hand corner)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Black grungy glass front frame (around the title at top)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Green ribbon-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 black butterfly-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
PAPERS:
1 Black background paper-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Pink paper (behind the photo at the top)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 White paper (behind the middle photo)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
1 Pink Flowered paper (behind the photo at the bottom)-Diva Dares kit by Sweet Digi Scraps
3 Photos,Journaling and title provided by Jay (AlabamaStoneThrower)
Layout designed by MissLilly
Journaling Reads:
On this particular day, my husband and oldest
son went to work, leaving the rest of us at
home with no transportation. Though I would
have been content remaining indoors scrapping
Christmas photos all day, Robert and Kat got
bored quickly. After an hour of listening to
them mope and sigh through the house, I told
them to find something to do. Since Robert
only had a few days left before returning to
college in Michigan, they decided we needed to
do a photoshoot in the backyard. It was one
of my favorite moments during Robert's visit.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
ADSR4 Challenge #1 - Ripped Photo
FROM HUMMIE
http://www.hummiesworld.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=2353
My challenge for you is to
1) Rip and tear a photo into three or more pieces! (that's a photo, not papers!)
2) Use journaling on your layout (something I stress is SO important).
That's it! Anything else goes! You can have more than three tears. You can have more than one photo on your layout. You can have a lot or a few elements. You can use any theme. Just get a memory preserved as that is what scrapping is all about.
You can use any method to rip your photos. You can use any products from anywhere to rip your photos. However, I do have some tutorials available as shown below. Let's all help each other learn.
KIT USED: Gift Wrapped kit
KIT DESIGNED BY: Sweet Digi Scraps
ALPHA USED: Holiday Alpha-Up In Lights designed by: Sweet Digi Scraps
Journalling reads:
Sweet little Eva,you loved getting your photo taken with Santa in 08,although you didn't want to sit on his knee,you still gave us a gorgeous smile.
FONT USED: Boring Showers
PHOTO TEAR TEMPLATE BY: Hummie @ Hummie's World (thanks Hummie)
Paper Tears from Hummie
Stitches from Shabby Little Christmas Daily Download by Snap and Scrap Collab
Paper from Traditions by Princess Lala Designs
Paper from Impressions Paper Pack by Cen's Stuff
Gold branch from In The Gold Mine by WaterLO Project
Greenery from Under The Xmas Tree by WaterLO Project
Christmas Wordart by Sue Cummings
Tree from W&W CC Traditions by Weeds & Wildflowers
Stars from W&W CC Chalk Sampler by Weeds & Wildflowers
Swirl Cluster from W&W CC Jolly Holiday Mess Sampler by Weeds & Wildflowers
Font: Tall Paul
Journaling: This is a Christmas I will never forget...it
was the first time in three years that y'all were able
to celebrate the holidays together. I don't know how
long it will be before y'all can get together again, so I
pray that the memories that were created will last
you until then.
http://www.hummiesworld.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=2353
My challenge for you is to
1) Rip and tear a photo into three or more pieces! (that's a photo, not papers!)
2) Use journaling on your layout (something I stress is SO important).
That's it! Anything else goes! You can have more than three tears. You can have more than one photo on your layout. You can have a lot or a few elements. You can use any theme. Just get a memory preserved as that is what scrapping is all about.
You can use any method to rip your photos. You can use any products from anywhere to rip your photos. However, I do have some tutorials available as shown below. Let's all help each other learn.
LILLY'S LAYOUT:
CREDITS:
KIT USED: Gift Wrapped kit
KIT DESIGNED BY: Sweet Digi Scraps
ALPHA USED: Holiday Alpha-Up In Lights designed by: Sweet Digi Scraps
Journalling reads:
Sweet little Eva,you loved getting your photo taken with Santa in 08,although you didn't want to sit on his knee,you still gave us a gorgeous smile.
FONT USED: Boring Showers
PHOTO TEAR TEMPLATE BY: Hummie @ Hummie's World (thanks Hummie)
JAY'S LAYOUT:
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CREDITS:.jpg)
Paper Tears from Hummie
Stitches from Shabby Little Christmas Daily Download by Snap and Scrap Collab
Paper from Traditions by Princess Lala Designs
Paper from Impressions Paper Pack by Cen's Stuff
Gold branch from In The Gold Mine by WaterLO Project
Greenery from Under The Xmas Tree by WaterLO Project
Christmas Wordart by Sue Cummings
Tree from W&W CC Traditions by Weeds & Wildflowers
Stars from W&W CC Chalk Sampler by Weeds & Wildflowers
Swirl Cluster from W&W CC Jolly Holiday Mess Sampler by Weeds & Wildflowers
Font: Tall Paul
Journaling: This is a Christmas I will never forget...it
was the first time in three years that y'all were able
to celebrate the holidays together. I don't know how
long it will be before y'all can get together again, so I
pray that the memories that were created will last
you until then.
Friday, January 2, 2009
The ADSR4 Kick Off Chat...
There was some confusion as to what time the chat began...including on the host's part. *giggles* There were even problems with a lot of the racers unable to get into the chat room because it had filled up quickly. Theresa was a trooper though and stayed an extra hour to make sure everyone got a chance to pick up the code for her kit for attending.
Isn't it gorgeous?! I know our team is going to have loads of fun playing with this one!! If you missed out on the chat but would love to have the kit...you can now pick up this beauty in the store HERE.
Isn't it gorgeous?! I know our team is going to have loads of fun playing with this one!! If you missed out on the chat but would love to have the kit...you can now pick up this beauty in the store HERE.
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