Monday Craft Madness - ScrapbookSteals.com

This week's Monday Craft Madness #6 over on ScrapbookSteals.com is a quick one - you have until the last Thursday in the month to submit you entry 

(that's tomorrow 11.59pm MT).

The theme.......use METAL!

Here is what I made using the Bo Bunny Grab Bag (full of a mixture of collections, brads, trinkets, flowers and more!)

I altered a plain wooden box from Michaels! I inked around all of the edges and then covered in papers, ribbon, trinkets and stamped sentiments.

I also picked up a simple papier mache journal which I did the same - inked the edges, used a border punch for the lacey border, added a trinket and stamped sentiments! Such quick and easy to do - and quite effective - if I say so myself! :-)

Remenber - to enter the challenge - you must use metal on your project. You can create a layout, card, altered project - whatever your heart desires!

Here is a reminder of the previous Monday Craft Madness challenges (they are due by tomorrow too!)

Monday Craft Madness #5 - layers

Monday Craft Madness #4 - use at least 2 different paper collections

Monday Craft Madness #3 - Use embossing powder

The Cutting Cafe - Final Project

Over on The Cutting Cafe it's free choice week! This was so difficult as there are so many great cutting files and printables to choose from!

I decided to make the Christmas Pillow Box set - which was perfect for those last minute gift cards and presents!

Here is the card I made this week:

I also used the cut out tree for the gift tag! Perfect!

Well - this is my last post for The Cutting Cafe as my DT term has come to an end. I have had a blast! Regina is so generous with her files and a great leader to work with - the team have been so much fun!

Thanks Regina!

Don't forget to check out The Cutting Cafe blog for more inspirational projects and prizes!

Happy Scrapping :-)

Let's Get Sketchy - challenge #43

This week's sketch over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

 Here is my take on the sketch:

I used Echo Park's 'Holly Jolly Christmas' collection of papers and embellishments, along with the title stickers from Echo Park's 'Season's Greetings' collection.

For more great DT inspiration and to join in the challenge, head on over to the Let's Get Sketchy blog.

Hope to see you there! 

Happy scrapping :-)

This week's challenges over on Scrapbook Steals!

Another week and more challenges!

This week's Monday Craft Madness is all about LAYERS! (don't forget you have until 27th December to complete as many of this month's MCM challenges as you can!)

Here are my examples, using MME title cards as the main focus:

This week's Mid Week Mojo (Jade #3) sketch - you have an extra week to complete this layout (due 31st December):

 And here is my layout using Authentique's papers and stickers:

Hope to see you over there joining in the challenges! 

Happy scrapping :-)

Let's Get sketchy - challenge #42

Here is this week's sketch over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

Head on over to the blog for some great DT inspiration and to join in the challenge!

Hope to see you over there!

Happy scrapping :-)

This week's challenges over on the Scrapbook Steals blog

Sorry I'm late posting this - I don't know where this week has gone! 

Here is the Monday Craft Madness challenge (due 27th December):

Use at least 2 different paper collections (I used My Mind's Eye '12 days of Christmas' & 'Tis the Season' 6x6 paper pads)

I saw this cute paper tree on Pinterest and just HAD to give it a try! I used a polystyrene cone as my base and just pinned the papers to it!

These cute mini crackers were made using a cutting file from The Cutting Cafe - found here.

 And this card was just off the top of my head!!! LOL!

 This week's Mid Week Mojo - Jade #2 (due Monday 16th @ 11.59pm MST):

Here is the sketch:

I used Carta Bella's 'Merry & Bright' collection.

Hope to see you all over on the ScrapbookSteals blog - joining in the challenges!

Happy scrapping :-)

Finally finished!

Well - I've FINALLY finished my layout for my blog challenge - I'm so sorry it has taken me SO long!

I was able to complete 3 out of the 4 challenges, but couldn't find my eyelets anywhere! (sorry Rochelle!)

Here is my layout:

N - use a number in the title

O - use an oval (around the journalling)

E - eyelets - Sorry Rochelle - didn't manage this one!

L - use lined paper (under the journalling!)

I have updated my challenge post with this too - but thought I would post it separately aswell in case you miss it!

Hope you are able to join in mine and my scrappy friends challenges this month. 

For the actual post about the challenge click here.

Paper Secrets - 2nd December Color Challenge

It's time for another challenge over on the Paper Secrets blog. This month we are switching it up - no sketch - just a color combo! You can make a card, layout or altered project using the color combo below - enter for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the Paper Secrets shop.

Here is the color combo:

 And here is my layout:

I used Echo Park's 'Winter Park' collection which can be found in the Paper Secrets shop here.

See you over on the Paper Secrets blog!

Happy scrapping :-)

Giveaway!

A great friend of mine is having a fab giveaway of scrappy goodness! Check out her blog http://errantscraps.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-present-aka-giveaway.html for your chance to win!!!

You have until December 15th - so hurry - head on over there! :-)

Let's Get Sketchy - challenge #41

This week's sketch over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

 Here is my take on the sketch:

I used American Crafts 'Holly Day' collections of papers, thickets and embellishments, along with some recollections stickers and twine..

For more great DT inspiration and to join in the challenge, head on over to the Let's Get Sketchy blog.

Hope to see you there! 

Happy scrapping :-)

A new month = new challenges at SS!

Now we are into December, there are new challenges over on the ScrapbbokSteals blog.

Monday Craft Madness - you have all month to complete as many of the MCM challenges as you wish. You will be entered each time you link up your projects, for a chance to win a $20 Gift Code for the Scrapbook Steals online shop!

Monday Craft Madness #3 - use embossing powders

Here are my examples:

I was given green, red and white embossing powders – so, of course, I had to go with a festive theme! These powders worked great for jazzing up Christmas gifts for my daughter’s teacher.

I started off thinking about a gift. I have seen altered candle holders on Pinterest and really wanted to give this a try. I used a Versamark watermark stamp pad and simple snowflake stamps. Then I sprinkled on the embossing powder, used my heat embossing tool, and voila!

Next I needed something to put the gift in! I found an old box, painted the edges in green metallic paint, and then set to work with the decorating. I love to use embossing powders with background stamps, so the top of the box is decorated with a heat embossed background stamp and the embossed sentiment stamp. I used a dry embossing folder for the plain cardstock pieces around the sides of the box, which I then went over with my stamp pad and embossing powder. I then heat embossed it all. A very simple, yet effective decoration.

Of course, with every gift you need a gift tag! Something else I spotted on Pinterest was using one stamped image and carefully ‘painting’ with the powders. Basically, you carefully place each color where you want it on the image and then heat emboss it all together. I must say, this was very fiddly but fun!

Lastly, I needed a card to finish off the set. I used the embossing powders on a stocking stamp, cut them out, and then ‘popped’ them up! I also embossed the sentiment. Such a simple, yet effective, card made in under 10 minutes!

I love these embossing powders! I think the 48g pot I have of each color is going to last me a life time! Looking at it, you wouldn’t even know I had used it!

We are also starting a new Mid Week Mojo series - there are 10 sketches in each series. Each week (on a wednesday) a new sketch is posted on the ScrapbookSteals blog - you have until the following Monday 11:59pm MST to link up your entry, for a chance to win some scrappy goodies. If you complete all 10 sketches you are entered to win a grand prize!

This week's Mid Week Mojo - Jade #1 sketches were from Guest Designer Jessica Arrant.

You have 2 sketches to choose from! You have until the Monday 10th December 11:59pm MST to enter for the weekly challenge - or you can make you layout at a later date for entry into the grand prize (completing all 10 Jade sketches)

I also got a chance to play with some Lifestyle Crafts box dies on the How To'sday post. Here is what I made - super simple to make with SO many possibilities!

Hope to see you over on the ScrapbookSteals blog - there's lots of inspiration and great challenges! 

Happy scrapping :-)

Paper Secrets - December Color Challenge

It's time for another challenge over on the Paper Secrets blog. This month we are switching it up - no sketch - just a color combo! You can make a card, layout or altered project using the color combo below - enter for your chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the Paper Secrets shop.

Here is the color combo:

 And here is the card I made:

I used Little Yellow Bicycle's 'Paradise' collection of papers and die cuts and a stamp from Hero Arts.

See you over on the Paper Secrets blog!

Happy scrapping :-)

The Cutting Cafe - Christmas word shaped cards

Over on The Cutting Cafe this week it all about Christmas and word shaped cards! There are so many to choose from - but my favorite has got to be the word 'BELIEVE'!

Here is the card I made this week:

I just love the simplicity of it, using the traditional Christmas colors.

The Cutting Cafe files used:

Believe - word shaped card

Other supplies used:

Papers - American Crafts 'hollyday' collection and Recollections

Recollections sentiment stickers

Ribbon and tinsel

Hope you like it! I'll be back next week with another great set!

Don't forget to check out The Cutting Cafe blog for more inspirational projects and prizes!

Happy scrapping :-)

Let's Get Sketchy - challenge #40

Here is this week's sketch over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

Head on over to the blog for some great DT inspiration and to join in the challenge!

Hope to see you over there!

Happy scrapping :-)

My December blog challenge (5 chances to win!)

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

Just for the month of December, me and my scrappy friends are changing our challenges up.   Each one of us will have a challenge on our blog using one of the letters in the word NOEL 

(details at the end of the post)

My challenge for December is the letter N.  All you have to do is create a LAYOUT (any theme) and include a NUMBER in your title or sentiment!

That's it!   

To be entered into the prize drawing:

You must be a FOLLOWER of my blog

Your LAYOUT must be NEW as of December 1, 2012

(NO DIGITAL LAYOUTS)

When you upload your layout to your gallery or blog, you must post a link back to my blog.

All entries must be linked below no later than December 30, 2012 11:59 PM (PST)

Here is my layout:

Here is the prize you are playing for:

(My Mind's Eye 'Winter Wonderland' 6x6 paper pad and matching stamp set)

Combine my challenge with any of the following challenges and receive an entry into the BONUS PRIZE drawing for each completed or combined challenge:
N - my challenge (use a number in your title or sentiment)

O - Kristi B (use something OVAL on your layout)

E - Rochelle (use at least 5 EYELETS on your layout)

L -  Brenda (include a LIST of 3 or more things OR use LINED paper!)

December's BONUS PRIZE is a $20 Gift Card 

to one of the following stores or to any online papercrafting store

Michaels, JoAnns, or Hobby Lobby

(WINNERS CHOICE)

Now onto the winners!!!.........

Winner of my blog........ SANDI B! (Please email me at Kerys.sharrock@me.com)

And the winner of the bonus prize........CATHRYN HANSON! Please email Kristi at mekristib@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Ladies, you have until the 15th December to claim your prizes.

Congratulations ladies! Can't wait to see you all back this month and thanks for playing along! 

Happy scrapping :-)