Challenge 166

Oh yeah! I love sketches :) This week's challenge is a super simple sketch that is just begging to be rocked out in the biggest, baddest way. So all you gotta do is rustle up a photo and a few of your favorite embellishments and you're all set!! Try spinning it 90 degrees or 180 degrees...we wanna see what this sketch does for your creative mojo.

And being the first challenge of a new month, that means we've got our new designer playing along with us! Hooray! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post to see what Jeannie did with this sketch.

Do you wanna get in on the creative fun but don't know how it all goes down?? Then visit this link to get the scoop. We're a super laid back crowd 'round here so really, fun's the name of the game.

Vanessa

Tania

Carol

Gudrun
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Elly
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Eva
Eva was visiting Chile with her family when the earthquake hit. She has contacted us and tells us that they are all okay but due to delays with flights leaving Chile, she won't be leaving the country until about the middle of March.

Be safe Eva. Take care of yourself and your family. Please let us know how things are going and when you arrive home! Love and hugs! XOXO

Jeannie

Introducing Jeannie

Boy, what a crazy month February was! Sasha has packed all her worldly possessions and is embarking on a big move overseas. I'm so happy that we were able to get her to Guest with us before starting on her journey. Sasha, have a safe and enjoyable move and let us know when you get there!!

This month we have Jeannie Lutz joining us. I spotted Jeannie and her gorgeous layouts on SisTV where she's one of the fashionistas...Just take a look at her layouts and you'll understand why! I love how her approach to her art is so fresh and youthful...a bit of a rule-breaker, methinks! LOL Check out her fave layouts below her interview...let's welcome the lovely Miss Jeannie to the team!!!

A- I am a 20 year old student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I have a fabulous family, a great boyfriend, and the cutest kitten you will ever see in your life. Her name is Moo.

Q-Why do you scrapbook?

A- I scrapbook for a creative outlet. I love the process even more than the result sometimes.

Q-What is on your playlist right now?

A- Currently I’m listening to Christmas music. I do realize it is March. Unfortunately my itunes is on shuffle. Normally I listen to Dave Barnes, Jason Mraz, Erick Baker, Joshua Radin, Josh Kelley, Charles Kelley, Avett Brothers, Metric, Motion City Soundtrack, Bright Eyes, the Killers, and Queen.

Q-Where fuels your creative mojo?

A- I read a ton of blogs and peruse the gallery at Scrap in Style TV to get inspired. I also have all of my scrapbooking stuff out right in front of me at all times. So many times I get inspired just looking at it! I read creative books, magazines and look at other people’s scrapbooks, too.

Q-What projects are on your scrap table today?

A- I’m working on a cool little mini album. I just need to print some pictures out for it! I’ve also got an ATC or two hanging out on my table today.

Q-Which products are currently getting the most action in your layouts?

A- Thickers, as always. I freaking love those little guys.

Q-Tell us about one of your personality quirks (weird habits/rituals)

A- I hate brushing my hair and grooming in general. I would rather just look like crap then endure that.

Q-When you finish working on a layout, do you tidy up or walk away and leave the mess?

A- I usually leave a mess, and then tidy up a day or two later when I’m ready to work again.
Q-Have you ever had a scrapbooking disaster? (spilled paint, burnt w/ heat gun?) and if so, were you able to rescue the destroyed layout?

A- Every single time I scrapbook I have a disaster. Every card or layout I make is just a series of fixing mistakes. It’s probably a very interesting process to watch. I don’t own any Undu or any adhesive removing product, so it really is a challenge sometimes.

Q-If time stood still for just one day, what would you do with the time?

A- Spend time with the people I love, just like everyday!

Q- Please share three of your favorite layouts.

Challenge 165

Well hello again, Friday! Imagine seeing you again so very soon...hard to belive it's been a week already! Boy oh boy, much has been happening behind this computer screen around my place! I've got a brand new photography business...check it out! Vanessa Falle Photography. It has been so stinkin' busy I can barely catch my breath. But that's a good thing, right!?!

So this is Sasha's last week with us...actually, she's moving to England and all her scrap stuff is in boxes...she will be enduring an extended separation from her scrap stuff :( Hopefully she can make it!! Sasha, you are so inspiring and funny as hell!! Hope you come 'round lots once the dust settles! Have a safe move and be sure to give the blogosphere a shout-out when you get there...so we know you arrived alive!

And I know there are some new readers with us. Check out this link to get the lowdown if you are wanting to play along. This week our challenge is::

USE UP YOUR MISMATCHED ALPHA STICKERS

Our ever-fabulous team has once again knocked this one outta the park. I loved using up all those crazy leftover letters :) Let's see what you do with this one.

Vanessa

Tania

Gudrun

Eva

Carol

Ellie

Sasha

Challenge 163

We are back with another challenge, another up-cycling challenge. :) We want to see what you can do with

tissue paper!

Lovin' how the DT came up with so many different ways to use it.

Also, while we have ya here, check out our guest designer's introduction here. Some amazing talent.

If you are looking for the info to play along, it's all here.

Tania

Vanessa

sorry, I gotta take a pass this week. Have fun with the challenge :)

Carol

Gudrun

Eva

Elly

Sasha

Introducing Sasha

Wow. January is over already. Went fast, didn't it? I am really excited by all the changes and newness of this year and I have to tell ya that February is bringin' more! In January, we saw some stellar layouts from our good friend, Stacy Stone and now that her position is opened up for a new guest designer, we're just about vibrating with excitement over February's artist. This girl is funny as s**t and cracks me up steadily. She's about as genuine & real as they come and her layouts are rather fine too! She's a powerhouse of creativity and we're thrilled to welcome her on board for February. Here she is, the one and only Sasha Holloway!




Q-Tell us a bit about you & your family

A- I am a Georgia girl living in a military world. I am married with 2 beautiful boys. 3 if you count my husband. We are currently stationed in NM but getting ready to move to England in a month. We love to travel and get out and see the world.

Q-Why do you scrapbook?

A- I scrapbook because it is fun. Of course you want to leave behind something for the kids and all that but. I love to create and cut up paper it is a free release of therapy for me. I do not follow the rules of this game. I have to keep it fun that way and not get caught up in the crazy artificial hype of it all at times.

Q-What is on your playlist right now?

A- Jay Z “Empire State of Mind”, Duffy “Syrup and Honey”, Pink “Just Like A Pill”, Beyonce “Video Phone”, Alicia Keys “Try Sleeping w/a Broken-heart”, Kings of Leon “Use Somebody” .. need I keep going .. I love love love music.

Q-Where fuels your creative mojo?

A- Sometimes it is the paper, or a picture ... I can surf blogs and just get creative that way it all depends also on my mood and if I have some stuff to get off my chest.

Q-What projects are on your scrap table today?

A- I am working on some random ATC’s, and just personal projects I want to do before I PCS overseas since I will not be able to scrap for almost 2 months. I am okay with it. Sometimes I have to step away from the table or I will get bored ..

Q-Which products are currently getting the most action in your layouts?

A- Of course October Afternoon, Sassafras, Jillibean Soup, letter beads, butterfly punches

Q-Tell us about one of your personality quirks (weird habits/rituals)

A- I have to burp after I drink and or let out a little gas and stuff. Nah I kid, I have to floss after every meal and or brush my teeth twice a day if I am able.

Q-When you finish working on a layout, do you tidy up or walk away and leave the mess?

A- Oh dear gawd I HAVE to clean up .. matter of fact I have to clean up AFTER every thing I create and start with a new and fresh slate ..even if I am going to use it again I clean it up.

Q-Have you ever had a scrapbooking disaster? (spilled paint, burnt w/ heat gun?) and if so, were you able to rescue the destroyed layout?

A- Yes I wasted a soda on my layout that I had created for October Afternoon when I guest designed and LUCKILY I had some of the paper they sent me and I print my own pictures. After I gave birth to a few “f” bombs ..I started over .. whew!

Q-If time stood still for just one day, what would you do with the time?

A- I would sleep to be honest with you .. I would literally get nekkid and sleep.

Q- Please share three of your favorite layouts.

challenge 161

Oh boy, this is a fun one. I think that these non-sketch challenges really get everyone's juices flowin' and stirs up something creative & magical... This week, our challenge is to

use dictionary/phone book/music paper in our layouts

In other words, take advantage of abundant non-scrapbooking paper that is in everyones houses!!! Hooray for up-cycling :) Get in on the action! find out how here.

This is Stacy's last week with us so be sure to check out her fab layout at the bottom. Not to mention all the incredible layouts between here and there! C'mon everyone...ya ready?

Vanessa

Tania

Gudrun
Carol
Eva
Elly
Stacy

Challenge 160

One hundred and sixty weeks!! That is amazing. :) This week we bring you another sketch. Here is the link to how the challenges work if you`d like to play along. Check out our interview with our Guest Designer here while you are at it :).

Tania

Vanessa



Carol

Gudrun

Eva

Elly

Stacy

Challenge 158

Well now, hasn't this been a mighty fine year so far?! I sure think so. I've revamped my lifestyle a little and have found a little more time than I'm accustomed to having. It's kind of decadent and I must say, it's feeling like it's here to stay!

Please remember to hit THIS post and give our January Guest Designer some love :) I know you've been checking out her layouts and I bet you're inspired by them just like I am...so be sure to share the link to your scraplifts in Stacy's intro post.

If you are feeling like 2010 is the time for you to get off the fence and actually participate in our challenges, by all means read the finer details HERE. Juicy tidbits to be found in that post, I promise!

Alright. Enough jibber jabber. On with the challenge! This week, we're enjoying a fun sketch that I must admit had me stumped for a while. I just wasn't feelin' the mojo but then all of a sudden it hit me. Inspiration fell from the heavens like a bag of bricks, kickstarting my most creative vibes and I'm feeling like I created something pretty fab, if I do say so myself. Check out the sketch & the team's work and don't forget to upload to the Flickr Group. We wanna see you win!

Vanessa

Tania

Gudrun

Carol

Eva

Elly
Stacy

Challenge 157

Wow. Two thousand and ten. Is it just me or does time past a wee bit faster as we get older?? I can't wrap my head around starting yet another decade. I guess it does bring with it lots of possibilities and opportunity but it does get ya thinking about how you used the last one, doesn't it??

One of my fave things about this time of year (and the art of scrapbooking, actually) is that it forces you to just pause. Not to stop, but pause and observe your surroundings and reflect. Absorb the details. Let it all sink in. Not a bad way to operate, really. A little accountability for one's use of time. Now, myself I'm not one for wasting time so why don't we get down to business...the real reason you're reading today's post. You want to know what the challenge is, right??? Well, before I tell you that, first let me remind you that we introduced January's Guest Designer, Stacy Stone yesterday. Go HERE to read about her and to take a stab at lifting one of her layouts. Post the links to your lifts in the comments section of that post.

Also, if you want to get in on the challenges, read THIS and get the scoop!

Okay, enough of that. Here's the deal...this week's challenge is to

USE JOURNALING STAMPS MULTIPLE TIMES ON YOUR LAYOUT

Vanessa

Tania

Gudrun

Carol
Eva

Elly

Stacy