Sketch and manufacturer challenge!

I combined a number of challenges to create this layout.
I used a sketch from Grand Diva's scrappy corner:

I combined it with a manufacturer challenge (Basic Grey) over on Paper secrets, I used 2 pins which is a challenge over on Colorful Creations, and then used torn paper and handwriting which is one of the challenges over on Basic Grey! Whew! I must say though - this is one of my favorite layouts and I just ADORE this photo!

Here is my layout:

CC Greetings "KennyK" sponsored challenge @ Colorful Creations

My card challenge over at Colorful Creations:

Hello all and welcome to February's CC Greetings challenge. As it is Valentine's this month, what better card to make than a Valentines card! 

This month's CC Greetings challenge "Valentine" is being sponsored by KennyK downloads. They have some fantastic images for this challenge - please head on over and check them out!

KennyK downloads will be generously awarding the random chosen winner of this challenge, 5 digi's of their choice!

Please take some time out and visit their online store!!!

THE CHALLENGE: 

Create a VALENTINE CARD and the following must be included:

(1)   A STAMPED or DIGITAL image.    

(2)   MUST be a valentine card

(3)   MUST use the following color combo (Echo Park "Your's Truly" collection):

It is not compulsory to use an image from KennyK downloads, although if you do use an image from KennyK to complete your entry you will receive an extra entry into the prize drawing.

ALL ENTRIES:

(1) Must be new as of Feb 1st, 2012

(2) Cannot be combined with any other CC challenge.

(3) Must ONLY be uploaded into the gallery. Please post ONLY the link to your card here, no later than February 29th, at 11:45 PM (EST)

Here are examples from our DT members:

Have fun & Happy scrapping :-)

Inspired By - Valentines!

My next Inspired By challenge over on Colorful Creations is Inspired By Valentines! (Of course!! We are now in February! Where did January go??!) Here it is:

Welcome to the first of 2 Inspired By challenges for the month of February! With Valentine's Day approaching and romance in the air, what better inspiration than a Valentine's party inspiration. Your challenge is to create a traditional or digi layout, card or project, using the picture as inspiration. You can choose the colors or elements (e.g.. the owls) as inspiration.

Here is the inspiration picture:

And here is what I came up with:

Here is the RAK you are playing for (12 double sided American crafts papers, Making memories alphas, 5x5 pockets & 10yd ribbon):

Here are the rules:

-All entries must be new as of February 1, 2012.

-Entries cannot be combined with any other CC challenge.

-Please upload your entry to the gallery, tag it, and then place only the link in the event area no later than February 14, 2012, 11:45 (EST).

-Please read and follow these directions carefully. If your entry does not follow the guidelines, you will not receive credit for your entry.

This is the first of 2 'Inspired By' challenges this month. You will receive one entry for each challenge you complete, therefore if you complete both challenges you will have 2 entries into the draw.

Have fun and Happy Scrapping :-)

Colorful Creations - Inspired By 'A Quote'

Hello ladies! Welcome to the second Inspired By challenge for the month of January!

Your challenge is to create a traditional OR digi layout, using the quote below to 'Inspire' you!

And here is my layout:

All members will be playing for a $10 gift card for an online store of their choice.

Here are the rules:

-All entries must be new as of January 13, 2012.

-Entries cannot be combined with any other CC challenge.

-Please upload your entry to the gallery, tag it, and then place only the link in the event area no later than January 31, 2012, 11:45 (EST).

-Please read and follow these directions carefully. If your entry does not follow the guidelines, you will not receive credit for your entry.

This is the second of 2 'Inspired By' challenges this month. You will receive one entry for each challenge you complete, therefore if you complete both challenges you will have 2 entries into the draw.

Have fun and Happy Scrapping :-)

CC Greetings "Bugaboo Stamps" sponsored challenge @ Colorful Creations

Hello All! I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year. I don't now about you but I am often left feeling quite deflated in January, so I thought I would make you all smile with the second of this month's challenges. Create a HUMOROUS CELEBRATION CARD!

The first of this month's CC Greetings challenge "Celebration" is being sponsored byBugaboo Stamps. 

Bugaboo Stamps will be generously awarding the random chosen winner of this challenge, 

Please take some time out and visit their online store!!!

THE CHALLENGE: 

Create a HUMOROUS CELEBRATION CARD and the following must be included:

(1)   A STAMPED or DIGITAL image.  

(2)   MUST be funny! (Bugaboo have some great stamps for this).   

(3)   MUST be a celebration (the celebration is your choice...birthday, anniversary etc)

(4)   MUST use the following sketch (from Cardmaps):

It is not compulsory to use an image from Bugaboo Stamps, although if you do use an image from the Bugaboo to complete your entry you will receive an extra entry into the prize drawing.

ALL ENTRIES:

(1) Must be new as of Jan 5th, 2012

(2) Cannot be combined with any other CC challenge.

(3) Must ONLY be uploaded into the gallery. Please post ONLY the link to your card here, no later than January 31st, at 11:45 PM (EST)

Here are examples from our DT members:

Here are some examples from 2 of Bugaboo's DT:

Cely Smith

Jackie Rakoski

I am also entering my card into The Paper Shelter challenge #45 "Anything Goes", and Whimsy Inspirations Challenge #21 'Happy Birthday'.

Can't wait to see what you all do! Happy Scrapping :-)

CC Greetings challenge @ Colorful Creations

So I am now officially in charge of the CC Greetings challenges over on Colorful Creations! This is new for me - I'm not really a card maker but I am loving the challenge and responsibility it brings with it! Here is my first challenge:

The first of this month's CC Greetings challenge is to have an "Oriental" theme. It is Chinese New year on the 23rd of this month and I thought this would make a great challenge! It is being sponsored by Stitchy Bear Stamps.

Stitchy Bear Stamps will be generously awarding the random chosen winner of this challenge, a $10 gift certificate (valid on the following creators: Stitchy Stamps, Floppy Latte Designs and Sylvie Stamps).

THE CHALLENGE: 

Create an ORIENTAL THEMED CARD and the following must be included:

(1)   A STAMPED or DIGITAL image.  

and that's it!!! It is your choice of layout and your choice if you want to include a sentiment on your card.

It is not compulsory to use an image from Stitchy Bear Stamps, although if you do use an image from Stitchy Bear to complete your entry you will receive an extra entry into the prize drawing.

ALL ENTRIES:

(1) Must be new as of Jan 1st, 2012 and posted no later than January 14th, at 11:45 PM (EST)

(2) Cannot be combined with any other CC challenge.

Please upload your entry to the gallery, tag it and then place only the link in the event area.  Please read and follow these directions carefully because if your entry is not properly uploaded you will not receive credit for that entry.

Here are some wonderful DT examples:

My new 'Inspired By' challenge @ Colorful Creations

Happy New Year to you all. And with the new year brings some new challenges! My first 'Inspired By' challenge of this year is inspired by the many great pages over on Colorful Creations. Here is the event:

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m LOVING so much of the work that everybody is doing. I have been so inspired by all your fantastic work that I felt we should showcase it!

Your challenge is to create a traditional OR digi, layout or card, using a picture from the gallery to 'Inspire' you!

I chose the wonderful work of the fantastically talented Norine Borys. Here is her layout that inspired me: 

And here is my layout:

All members will be playing for a $10 gift card for an online store of their choice.

Remember, your entry must be new as of January 1st 2012 to enter and cannot be combined with any other CC challenges. Please post both your inspiration page and your Inspired By layout in this event, along with your Inspired By page in the gallery. This is different to all other challenges as we really need to see your inspiration page too! Thank you. Don't forget - NO later than January 14th, at 11:45 PM (EST)
This is the first of 2 'Inspired By' challenges this month. You will receive one entry for each challenge you complete, therefore if you complete both challenges you will have 2 entries into the draw.

Head on over to the website (http://colorfulcreations.ning.com/) to find lots more fun challenges! There is something for everyone :-)

Coming soon!....

Please join us on January 1st 2012 as we launch our new SKETCH BLOG! 

Colorful Creations (CC) Sketch Blog will be hosting Sketch challenges on the 1st and 15th of each month. Everyone is welcome to join. There will be one prize every month to a random winner and a couple of Honorable Mentions will be posted. For each challenge you do, your name will be in the drawing. Please use Mr. Linky to upload your layout at the end of each challenge posted.

Thank you and have fun! :)

Inspired By - "A Christmas Tale"

This is the second of two challenges for this month over on Colorful Creations, inspired by the movie "A Christmas Tale". I saw this poster and thought it would be a fantastic layout for a page. 

Challenge Rule:

• Christmas theme.
• Use the layout of the poster for your page (you may use one large photo and cut up as per poster, or you may use 6 smaller photos arranged as per poster)
• must have a ribbon on the top
• use mainly red and white color combo, some kraft is permitted

Here is my example:

CHANGE TO THE RULES!!

Rules: Your entry must be new as of December 16th to enter and cannot be combined with any other CC challenges. This is the second of 2 'Inspired By' challenges this month. You can now gain entry into the draw for EACH Inspired By Challenge you complete. An extra entry will be awarded to people who complete BOTH challenges, and a bonus entry will be awarded to those who become a follower of my blog (http://scrappinnhappy.blogspot.com/) - please comment that you are now a follower! That means you could have a total of 4 entries into this challenge!

One lucky winner will receive this prize (US and Canada only):

Deja Views Everyday Page kit - including 6 double sided papers, letter stickers, banner, chipboard and more!! (over 210 pieces!)

International winner will receive a $10 Gift certificate to their online store of choice.

Come check out the other challenges over on Colorful Creations too - there is something foe everyone! Happy scrapping :-)

Jingle Bell Crop @ Colorful Creations

The Jingle Bell crop 'live' may be over, but you still have until 11.45pm PST to get your projects finished and uploaded for a chance to win some fantastic prizes! The projects are all super easy, super quick and super fun to make - go check it out! (http://colorfulcreations.ning.com/)
Here are my examples:
Make 'n' take #1 (My challenge) - create a Christmas themed paper bag mini album

 I used Teresa Collins 'Christmas Home' papers and embellishments, and of course my favorite baker's twine!!


Make 'n' Take #2 - holiday themed pocket card

I used Three Bugs in a Rug "Deck the Halls' papers and embellishments. 


Make 'n' take #3 - make a book card

 I used Echo Park's "Season's Greetings" collection.


Make 'n' take #4 - holiday banner

This one definitely caused me the most problems! I struggled to get the flowers right - wasting about 4 sheets of 12x12 papers!!! It nearly got thrown out of the window!!! Not overly happy with the end result, but I don't think it looks too bad!!


Make 'n' take #5 - Gift card holder

I used Echo Park's "Season's Greetings" collection again.


Make 'n' Take #6 - Christmas Card holder

I used American Crafts "Hollyday" collection (sorry about the badly lit photograph!)


Bonus Project - Santa's Drawers

I used an Imaginisce Christmas collection.


Hope you like them all!
Have fun!
Happy scrapping :-)

Come join us!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

and Colorful Creations is celebrating with a

Jingle Bell Crop

Come out and crop with us.  The DT will be hosting quite a few Christmas Make n Take projects, games and a ONE HOUR challenge,  with lots of chances to win a variety of scrap goodies!    

The fun starts Friday, December 9th at 12:00 Noon (PST) and will end on Saturday December 10th 9:00 PM (PST).

All challenge entries for the crop are due:

Monday December 12th at 11:45PM (PST)

All the information and the crop activities can be found HERE

NOTE:  For the CROP ONLY Colorful Creations will be running on Pacific Standard Time (PST). If you need a little help converting your local time to PST, use this clock