Song and Lyric Challenge

It's me again,

I will get these layout "caught up" eventually!

This challenge is called the Song and Lyric Challenge at Soul Scrappers.

A song title is provided as well as the lyrics.

Simply choose words to create your project.... such as the page title, versus, paragraphs, the whole song or words from the lyrics.

Did you know there are LOTS of words to choose from in a song?  

Hee hee.... who knew!

You can see all the info here.

Anyhow, this is what I created titled, "Happiness."

I have always been intrigued by mixed media and enjoy checking out all the inspiration online.

I finally gave it a go... and really love how this turned out.

All the layers and distressing and did I mention layers?  

This is the group of new friends I made while visiting in North Carolina this past Fall.  What an awesome bunch!  It was a joy meeting them all!

And did I mention that my son's girlfriend's mom loves to shop?  Oh my!  Did we ever shop!!  :)

I remembered to check into my wood veneer shapes to add to my page.

I made the flowers... and misted them to blend into my page better.

Lots of misting with water and scrunching and distressing all the layers.

A hexagon shape was tucked under the layers.

The arrow was matted and distressed.  More hexagons were added in the upper left.

Another cluster of flowers that I created, with embellies tucked here and there.

Lots of misting as well.

The embroidery design was misted as well, before being tucked within the layers.

One of the butterflies was doubled up for more dimension.

 

Here's a better look at the embroidery flower.

 

 

 

Another swirly embroidery flowers was tucked just under the corner of the photo.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Till next time,

Random Word Challenge

Hello again,

Soul Scrappers has another awesome challenge for you!

It's called the Random Word Challenge.  A specific letter is chosen with a list of words beginning with that letter.  You have several to choose from, so creating your project is easier.  You can see all the info here.

The letter is "A"

And the list of words beginning with "A" are:

1. Anniversary

2. Adventure

3. Awesome

4. Amazing

5. Angel

6. Awkward

7. American

I chose the word "Awesome" which also serves as my page title.

My favorite place to be:  Miami South Beach

Just look at that beautiful view!  What more could you ask for?

Beautiful blue skies, and beautiful blue water to match, and check out the skyline... all the sand, and I especially loved the awesome weather!

A cluster of flowers at the bottom of my page.

These foam letters are so cool!  I added some bling underneath to emphasize the title with tiny flowers above and below it. 

A closer look at the strip of bling along the bottom and across the page.  Wish I had more of these!  They're gorgeous in real life!

Another cluster of flowers with brads and bling.

 

A closer look at the title.

Hope you enjoyed!

Till next time,

LIFT Challenge at Soul Scrappers

Hello!

Do you like "lifting" layouts to get your creative juices flowing?

Then this is the challenge for YOU!

It's called the LIFT Challenge.  A layout is provided each month and simply create your layout based on the one provided.  You can "lift" anything you desire from the layout... or even "lift" it all!

Just have fun with it!

How much easier can this get?  Choosing your papers might be the hardest for this challenge.

Come on, let's have fun together.  Stop in at Soul Scrappers and check it out in it's entirety.  

And while you're there, check out ALL the other challenges in the Forum under "Current Challenges."

So, this is what I created, titled, "Be FREE To Be YOU"

My niece and I while vacationing in Miami this past summer.  What a blast we had!

This was the day planned for just my nieces and I.  And we spent most of our time shopping and checking out Miami South Beach.  I fell in love with it instantly!  The beautiful blue water, all the sand, walking along the shore and especially the HEAT!

While walking around all the shops, this strip of water was in the center with a small waterfall at one end.  It was so inviting.  My niece was like, "Hey, Aunt Polly, Let's take off our sandal go running through the water," (she had no idea I would actually do it).... and so we did.  So many laughs and memories made this day!  One of her friends took a video as well as this very fun and special photo of us.  :)

Here's the photo to lift titled, "Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful" 

by Heather McMahon

Here is my page title, tucked in the lower right of my page.

Misted die cuts are tucked behind the photo.

More die flowers and swirls are tucked within the layers.

Butterflies are below the photo.

Thanks for stopping by!

Till next time,

Escape to Nature Challenge

Hi!

This challenge is also at Soul Scrappers.  It's a new challenge called, "Escape to Nature."

A different theme is chosen each month regarding the outdoors/nature, etc.  

The theme for this month is WATERFALLS.

Example photos are given to inspire you.  And also choose a quote suggested or choose one of your own.

Then get crafting!  

You can see all the info here.  Stop by and check it out... and all the other challenges too!

This is the layout I created titled, "Delight in Every Moment."

This is my SIL and I in front of the entrance of "Theater of The Sea" park with a waterfall behind us.  This park was so cool with a variety of live shows with dolphins, parrots and really cool, artistic gardens to walk through.

I'm loving making my own stick pins with a variety of beads.  So fun to use on my pages.

Some arrows pointing towards and leading your eye towards the photo at the center of the page.

Love this page title!  :)

 

Here's a closer look at the stick pins.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hope I inspired you to get crafting!

Till next time,

Delight in Every Moment

Hello!

I've gotten behind in posts... so I have a few to post... whenever I remember...

This layout was created for Soul Scrappers.  It's a new challenge called "Escape to Nature" (E2N2).

You can see all the info here.  Pop on in and check it out.  

You have until March 18 to add your layout in our gallery.

The theme is chosen, photo examples and possibly quotes to use (or choose your own).

The theme is WATERFALLS.

Inspiration photos are added as well as quotes.

This is what I created titled, "Delight in Every Moment."

(I forgot to add a quote... oh well)

This is my SIL and I at the "Theater of The Sea" in Miami, Florida.  What a totally fun place to walk around and see the various shows.  Great time!

Love these cute flowers.

The two stick pins were created by myself... playing around with beads.  :)

Arrows pointing towards the photo in the center.

Love this page title.  Perferct.

Another super cute flower with tiny white iridescent flowers surrounding it. 

A closer look.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Till next time!

Soul Scrappers Quest...

Hi!

Want to know what the Soul Scrappers Quest is?

It's a fun challenge where you sign up to receive FREE goodies in which you are to complete your project... whether it's a layout, mixed media or other project.... only at Soul Scrappers!

There is a maximum of only 20 participants.  So if you're interested, hop on over to Soul Scrappers and check it out!

Seriously... it's really fun. 

All the goodies you will receive challenge you to be creative on how you use your goodies on your project.  The more creative you are, the better!

It's so cool to see the variety of layouts in the Gallery and how everyone interprets how to use their FREE goodies.

So... the theme for this (SSQ32) round is:

DISCOVER YOURSELF

Here's most of the write up at Soul Scrappers:

Sign ups start February 1st

For this SSQ we're going to have fun discovering ourselves.  Here are a few meanings to hopefully help you along and get you thinking...

--- Connecting with your needs

--- Identifying your self and your needs

--- Acknowledging your full potential while realizing your faults

--- Accepting yourself

--- What people try to do to learn more about themselves, and it's not always easy.  This could be done through travel, or music, or artwork, but mostly through finding one's passion, since that's a good way to find out who you are.

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Also, you MUST add ONE of the following quotes on your layout, mixed media or other OTP project: 

*** "The only journey is the journey within." -Rainer Maria Rilke

*** "Be who you are, and find yourself so you can be your own person and enjoy life with no regret." -Bonnie Zackson Koury

*** "All the wonders you seek are within yourself." -Sir Thomas Browne

*** "You've got to know yourself so that at last you can be yourself." -D.H. Lawrence

*** "You will recognize your own path when you come upon it, because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need." -Jerry Gillies

*** "At the center of your being you have the answer, you know who you are and you know what you want." -Lao Tzu

*** "Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it." -Buddha

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Never done an SSQ (Soul Scrappers Quest) before??

Here's what happens:

1. Sign up to show you are interested (and this means you will be sent a pack of FREE goodies to use on your page/ project - you will not know what is in the package but it might include some papers, ribbons, die cuts, journal cards, stamped items, and maybe even a surprise). We have a maximum of 20 participants, so sign up quick.

2. Everyone receives the same packet of goodies - the key is how you use these items to make an original page, using most or all of the goodies supplied.

3. By signing up you are agreeing to participate in this challenge. You can make a layout, OTP or mixed media item. 

4. The only hint you will get is the theme, so for this challenge we will scrap the theme:

"DISCOVER YOURSELF"

Then sign-up.  It's that easy!  :)

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The time frame for this SSQ32 is as follows:

Feb 1st to Feb 15th-  Sign-up continues until Feb 15th or sooner if there are 20 participants

Feb 17th -  SSQ mystery packages will be sent out!  Woo hoo!

Feb 28th to Mar 30th -  Upload your images to the gallery from Feb 28th until the deadline Mar 30th.

This allows time for all participants to receive their envelopes before seeing images in the gallery.

Mar 31st - WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED!!!

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Benefit of the Quest!!

1. You scrap with items you may never have thought of using before.

2. You get to see how other individuals use their items and you will be amazed at all the creative ideas.

3. You use techniques and ideas that you can use on future projects.

4. Makes you think outside the box, you become more creative and arty!

5. Perfect for beginners because you will learn so much!

6. Oh, and did I mention there will be prizes?  Yep, free goodies and a chance to win prizes!  

Hurry!   Sign up now!  

You won't want to be left out!

Come on and join in on the fun! :)

What are you waiting for?  Head on over to Soul Scrappers and check out the rest of the challenge (along with photos of the prizes being offered)!!  :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Till next time,

Hello Weekend!!!

Hello everyone!

Happy Weekend to you all!

I was SO excited to have Friday off!  I got so much done!  Woo hoo!

And now I can enjoy the weekend!  :)

But first, I have a layout to share from the Sketch Challenge that I'm hosting at Soul Scrappers.  This is my "regular" challenge with a different sketch each month.

Simply create your layout based on the sketch below.  Easy peasy!  Then add your project in the Gallery so everyone can admire it!  :)

This is a fun sketch... originally a digital freebie layout, which can also easily be a traditional layout too.

Before we get to the sketch, this is my layout titled, "Summer Lovin'"

Yup.... this is me!  My niece surprised me by asking the lifeguard if I could get on his 4-wheeler so she could get a picture of me.  She didn't think I would do it.... but I surprised her! 

It was the most beautiful day at Miami Beach!  I LOVED it!!!

The ribbon was curled and twisted into place where I wanted it.

So appropriate!  :)

Another sub title.

A cluster of flowers in the lower left of the photo, with gems in their centers.

More sub title words, a tag tucked behind the photo and a stick pin was also tucked behind the pp.

Flowers and gems curve beside the photo with the page title tucked behind them.

A closer look.

And here's a better photo of the stick pin.... my new love!

 And finally, here's the sketch.  

From: Quality DigiScrap Freebies: Template freebie from Fiddle-Dee-Dee Designs

This is such a fun sketch!

So... head on over to Soul Scrappers, sign up and check out the rest of my challenge and all the other great challenges too!  And I almost forgot to mention the prize I will be offering to one lucky winner!

Thanks for stopping by!

Till next time,