October Challenge - It's a Recipe!!

This month's challenge is a recipe challenge!!!  Create a layout using all of the following items:

• Three patterned papers,
• One doily, 
• Two buttons or brads, 
• a staple, 
• Ribbon, 
• Mask/masking 
• Layering

You must use all of the above items and can add alphas and one other item of your choosing.  And you can use ink, mists, pens.

Heidi Barclay and Michelle van Oudtshoorn have created gorgeous examples for you to be inspired by.

 HEIDI'S INSPIRATION

 MICHELLE'S INSPIRATION

Upload your take with the link tool.

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September Sketch and August Winner!!

Congratulations, Jessica Toulmin, winner of the August challenge!!!  Your RAK is on it's way.

This month's guest designer is Janet..

My name is Janet and I live on the beautiful Hibiscus Coast just north of Auckland. I am nearly 60, married for 38 years to a wonderful man – we have 2 gorgeous daughters, a great son-in-law and 2 awesome grandsons and I adore all of them!

I have been scrapbooking for several years, and was encouraged to start by my daughter Hannah. It sure is addictive and I find it very relaxing. I don’t think I have a particular style, but I do like to use ink, quite a lot of embellishments, ribbon and flowers! I am lucky enough to have a dedicated area in the spare room and love my little space.

I have had one layout and a card published in a NZ scrapbook magazine which I was totally over the moon about! One item off my goal list was achieved last year!

I make all my own cards, and have just started selling them, along with off the page items (notebooks, Journals, brag book albums, bookmarks) at local Craft Fairs.

I LOVE shopping for items, but also try to make use of my stash and old bits and pieces. One day I would like to learn a lot more different techniques and use more products.

Happy scrapping everyone!

Janet has chosen this beautiful sketch for you to create with this month.

 

And her lovely example.  I am sure some of you will recognise the subjects in this layout :)

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And the winner is...

The winner of the October Sketch challenge is.... 

TANYA W!!!!

Congratulations...we will send your RAK to you.  Looking forward to seeing what you all submit for this month's challenge set by Megan.

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October Sketch and winners!!!

 Another month already....where is the year going!!!  Rebecca has a lovely sketch for you all this month, along with a beautiful example that she created.   She has been a busy lady of late with moving house and welcoming a beautiful new baby girl named Sofia into the family!!!  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Without further ado here is the sketch and Rebecca's example.  You need to create a layout or card based on this sketch and upload it using the Inklinkz button at the end of this post by 31 October 2012 to be in to win a $15.00 RAK.  You need to upload your image to your blog, facebook page, or our gallery and then link to it here.

We have two winners to announce - Scrap Your Stash Winner #4 is ANNE!!!  You have a $20.00 voucher to spend in store.  And the winner of the September sketch......can't believe we have chosen already and it is only the 1st of the next month :)......ANDREA - you will receive a $15 RAK.  Thanks to all those who entered - love what you have made!!!

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Use Your Stash Challenge #3

Hi everyone :)

It's now my turn to inspire you to scrap your stash so you can win a $20 Scrappin' Patch voucher! There's so many goodies instore so it's a great time to enter.  You must only use product purchased pre 2012, excluding cardstock.

This week is a colour challenge!

Since we're nearing the end of winter (yipee!) I thought it would be nice to give it a final send off with some pretty autumn/winter tones. Here is the colour palette...

And here is my take...

I've had scraps from this Kaisercraft Peachy Keen paper pad hanging around for AGES so it's nice to finally see them made it onto a card. The cute badge detail is also from an American Crafts badge range that I bought yonks ago with good intentions (this is only the second one out of eight that I've used!).

How the competition works... Each Wednesday morning a challenge will be posted on the blog by one of the DT girls. Your take on the challenge (either a card or a layout) needs to be uploaded by midnight on the following Tuesday and all submissions will go in the draw to win a $20.00 voucher. We are using Inlinkz to upload to the blog. To do this see the 'Add Your Link' button below and upload the link to your creation on your blog or a gallery. Let us know if you have any questions :)

x Lana

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April Sketch Winner & May 2012 Sketch

Congratulations Mrs Frizz, winner of a RAK for your entry in the April Sketch challenge.  Your RAK will be sent down to you tomorrow.

Somehow I managed to miss uploading this post on 1 May...so better late than never here it is.  This sketch was designed by Annelie!!!  Upload your take to the gallery by 30 May and be in to win a RAK from Scrappin' Patch.

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January 2012 Sketch Challenge

Our first sketch challenge is a card sketch using this sketch from Page Maps...you may submit up to four cards but each must be markedly different than the others.  Let's see how creative we can get with this!!!  Upload your take to the gallery by 31 January 2012 to be in to win a RAK from Adrienne.

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November Challenge #2 due 30th November

Hi,

It is time again for the second fornightly challenge of the month!

This challenge will be a colour challenge. I have chosen a colour palette from the color room for you to create a layout using this colour combo:

You have until 30th November to upload your layout to the gallery here. To be eligible to win a RAK and be chosen to be 'In the Spotlight - you need to take part in this challenge along with two other November challenges.

Cheers
//Michelle

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November Sketch Challenge

This month we have this beautiful sketch from Page Maps to challenge you, closing date for submissions is 30 November.  Upload your take to our gallery, along with your take on two other November challenges to be in to win a RAK and be chosen to be 'In the Spotlight'.

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Ist Fortnightly Challenge for November

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the first fortnightly challenge for November.

This month I would like you to create a 'multi photo' layout but it must be about a celebration!! This challenge will be the perfect opportunity for you to scrap those occasions which include: birthdays, graduations, christenings, weddings, engagements or anything that you have celebrated.

You have until 14th November to upload your take on this to the gallery. To be eligible to win the RAK from Adrienne you need to enter at least 3 of the challenges in November.

Here is my example layout:

Looking forward to seeing all the layouts in the gallery!!

Michelle

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Second challenge for October

Hi Ladies and welcome to the second challenge for October. All entries are due by the 31st of October and don't forget that you are in the draw to win some great prizes from Adrienne. You also get  a chance to be in the spotlight and have your layouts featured on the blog and in the newsletter as well assetting a sketch challenge for others to complete.

This challenge is a really easy one- i would like you to try a technique that you haven't ever tried before on your page- on my page i used a piece of discarded paper from the back of a felt flourish. I literally grabbed it out of the rubbish bin and used it as a mask on my page- i couldn't find my glimmermist that i wanted so i inked it instead!

I would love to see what you all try on your pages- if you are stuck as to what technique you could try - have a look at the past technique Tuesdays- on the blog page go on the search box and type in Technique Tuesdays and a list should come up from previous posts to give you some ideas. Maybe you already have something in mind that you have always wanted to try- now is the time!!

Here is my layout using the masking technique

I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with - make sure you mention what technique you have tried- so that others can see and learn from you too!

Happy Scrapping

Francine

Products Used

Prima - Printery-Monogram

Printery- Page Four

Printery- Signature

Prima - Raja Centres - Brown

Prima- Shabby Chic Resin - Birdhouses

Tim Holtz- film strip

Kaisercraft- Black Flourish

Petaloo and Kaisercraft Flowers

Imaginarium Chipboard title

(JUst wanted to add that this was based on a sketch for Little Shop of Sketches . )

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In the Spotlight 'Just for Fun' Sketch Challenge from Andrea

Andrea has created this gorgeous sketch as well as a lovely example using the new Kaisercraft Bonjour range.  Join in this fun sketch by uploading your take to the gallery by 31 October

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October Sketch Challenge

As Michelle still has no, or very limited, internet access due to her recent house move I am posting the October sketch challenge on her behalf :)  And I have for you a multi photo double page layout!!!!  I love doing these myself and hope you enjoy this just as much as I have.

You have until 31 October to upload your take on this to our gallery.  To be eligible to win the RAK from Adrienne you need to enter at least 3 of the challenges of the monthly challenge as well as getting the chance to be in the spotlight. You will be interviewed and your interview and examples of your creations will be posted on the forum so that we can all get to know you and your fabulous work.

Happy Scrapping!!!
Adrienne

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October Challenge- Scraplift your Favourite

Hi Ladies and Welcome to the first challenge for October! This month i thought that we would change it up a little from the usual challenges- there will be no theme for the month of October- we listened to your feedback and decided to drop the themes for the rest of the year- so you can scrap whatever and whoever that you choose!! So we are hoping to see alot more  of you competing and sharing your layouts with us in the gallery!

For this first challenge i would like you to scraplift one of your favourite designers but also putting your own twist on their layout -  it shouldn't be an exact scraplift down to the last detail. Please tell us who you are scraplifting and why you like their style so much. If you can please leave a link to their layout or blog page so that we can see what you are scraplifting! It's very important to honour the designer that you are scraplifting- they have put alot of time and effort and love into their work so that we can all  be inspired by them!

My favourite designer at the moment is Camilla Eckman from Sweden. She currently designs for Zva Creative, Swirlydoos Scrapbook kits and Get Picky-and of course Glitz Designs amongst others too. She has a beautiful elegant style with lots of beautiful layering, punching, flowers and bling!! Please check out her blog at http://camillaslillasida.blogspot.com/ to see the layout that i have scraplifted.

Here is my version- also using the same papers as i just love this Glitz range SOOOO much- as you can see i have scraplifted the base of the layout but changed the photo- she had one - i added 2 photos and i have embellished mine differently to hers but have been heavily inspired by her beautiful style!

Products Used
Glitz Designs- Laced with Grace-Floral
Laced with Grace- Butterflies
Prima Flowers
Kaisercraft Hunt and Gather- Tags
Cheery Lyn Leaf Flourish Die
Lace
Trim
Green Tara rose buds
Green Bazill
Kaisercraft Rubons

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Bella Blvd - Making the Team....

Get out those sport photos and created some stunning pages using the new Bella Blvd Making the Team range...papers, chipboard, and stickers!!!

 And here are a few designs from the Bella Blvd blog 

First a card designed by Allyson on the Bella Blvd blog using Making the Team.

 This gorgeous layout by Lyn Ghahary!!!

And some lovely creations using the very cute Finally Fall range.  This layout was designed by  Jamie Harper

Download instructions for this gorgeous layout using the new Making the Team range. Be sure to check out the Bella blog - it is brimming over with amazing work. 

Create a layout using at least one Bella Blvd product and be in the draw to win a $15.00 store voucher.  Upload your take to our gallery by 31 October.

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Fortnightly Challenge #2 - Multiphoto

Hi girls,

Time to announce our second fortnightly challenge for September. This one is a multiphoto challenge, and I want you to use at least 3 photos on your layout.

Here's my example:



Products used:
Cosmo Cricket Social Club "Blue Eyes"
Cosmo Cricket Social Club "Martini"
Cosmo Cricket Social Club "Cocktail"
Cosmo Cricket Social Club Borders
Cosmo Cricket Social Club Elements
grey Bazzill
Heidi Swapp clear stamp "Smile"
Stazon ink
American Crafts Thickers
Carolee's Creations Tiny Etched Natural alphabet stickers
Three Bugs in a Rug paper (dots)

You have until midnight, Friday 30th September to upload your creation to the gallery. Remember, if you enter 3 out of 4 challenges this month, you could be in to win!

Happy Scrapping!

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September Off The Page Challenge

Hi everyone - it's time to introduce the OTP challenge for September. This month I would like you to make an Artist Trading Card that stands alone as a piece of art, then use your card on a larger item. You can use your ATC on a greeting card, decor item, giftbox or scrapbook page.

If you haven't made an ATC before it is SO easy! Cut your base card at 3.5 inches x 2.5 inches then decorate as desired. Traditionally, Artist Trading Cards are made flat and stored in sleeves designed for baseball cards, but I say break all the rules! Decorate your ATC however you like - you're the artist!

Here's my ATC. I cut apart the petals of my prima flowers so I could adhere them to the back of the sentiment layer exactly how I wanted them.

And here's the card I created using my ATC as the focus....

You can make the ATC removable if you like, I do this sometimes and put a strip of magnetic tape on the back so the inspiring card can be kept on the fridge.

Here's a little peek inside the card....

I hope you'll join in this month and make your very own ATC and use it on a larger item. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Supplies:
Emma's Shoppe Paper - Crate Paper
Out of Print Paper - Basic Grey
Liquid Pearls in Baby Blue
Barn Door Distress Ink
Crochet Trim
Prima Flowers
Leaf Trim
Button
Twine
Verve Visual Stamps
Verve Curvy Bookplate Die

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August Fortnightly Challenge - Ends 14th August

Hi girls!

It's 1st AUGUST! So that means it is time for the first of our August fortnightly challenges! And it also means its only 4 months (16ish weeks) till Christmas!!!

Remember, if you enter all of the 4 challenges this month (the sketch challenge, which will be posted on Saturday, and the 2 fortnightly challenges posted today and August 15th, and the OTP challenge), you could be chosen to be "In The Spotlight"

Also you have to enter 3 of the 4 challenges to be eligible to win a RAK

The challenges for August will all be based around the theme

WORLD CUP WANNABE

You can use this theme in any way that inspires you. You could use the colours from a Country you support, you could use any sport that has a World Cup, maybe you wished the Rugby World Cup never existed scrap that then, use lots of little embellies to enhance your page in the, i.e banners, buttons, tickets etc

ANYWAY here is your 1st Challenge...its a RECIPE Challenge and it must be uploaded by Midnight on the 14th August

The RECIPE is:-

3 large Buttons
At least 1 - 5x7 photo (you can have smaller ones as well, but 1 must be a 5x7)
String
Tag (s)
At least 1 Patterned Paper (this can be in an embellishment, or as the base etc)
Cardstock

NOTE: All these papers can be in your team or country colours

I have not been able to get a good photo of my layout so I will pop that on here tomorrow

GOOD LUCK and May the best Country win (NZ of Course!)

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2nd Fortnightly Challenge - Ends 31st July

Hi girls,

Time for our second fortnightly challenge for July! Remember, our theme is "Winter Wonderland" so keep that in mind for all your July layouts.

My challenge is a "BOYZONE" challenge. I want to you to scrap the boys/men in your life doing typical boy things! Remember, this layout doesn't have to be of your children, it could be of your husband/partner, brother, uncle, nephew, godson, neighbour, friend, father, grandfather, or even your male pet!!

On this layout, I scrapped photos of my boys making "snow angels" at the snow. It was the very FIRST thing they wanted to do when we got there! Unfortunately the snow was a bit crunchy so they didn't really turn out as they were hoping, but they still had fun trying.



I used up a lot of my older stash for this page, so please forgive the lack of linky goodness!

Products used:
Bazzill - white, jacaranda
Prima Madeline "Spring Tide"
Urban Lily Baby Lily "Denim" & "Denim Dot"
Basic Grey Dasher "Snowbank"
Imaginisce Candy Cane Lane "Muffs a Must"
Heidi Grace "Snowflake"
Keeping Memories Alive Dirty Laundry "Nic's Bowtie"
Little Yellow Bicycle "Summer" journal tablet
Magistical Memories chipboard winged heart
Dear Lizzy + American Crafts Glitter Letter Stickers "Sparkling"
Carolee's Creations Tiny Simple Sandra
Tattered Angels Glimmermist "Marshmallow"
paint
Kindyglitz
journalling pen
snowflake punch

Upload your layout to the gallery here (http://scrappinpatch.co.nz/coppermine/t ... ?album=432) before midnight, 31st July. Remember, if you complete 2 of the challenges during July, you could be in to win a fabulous RAK! And if you complete 3 challenges, I might choose you to be "In the Spotlight" next month.

Happy scrapping!

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1st Fortnightly Challenge - Ends 14th July

Hi everyone,

Wow I can't believe it is July already... where did JUNE go...

So this month it is all about WINTER! With July being the coldest month of the year ... it is only fitting that all the challenges will be around this wintery theme.

And I know you guys all love Multiphoto challenges so my challenge for you is to create a multi-photo layout that has more than 4 photos on it.

Here is my example layout... using my latest favourite Martha Stewart punch - the daisy border! And I used up some cardstock in craft and turquoise, The patterned paper is Simple Stories and very Old Scenic Route and Jenny Bowlin Alphas.



You have till 14th July to place your layout in the gallery and remember, if you complete all 3 challenges during Jyly (the sketch challenge and the 2 fortnightly challenges), you might be chosen to be "In The Spotlight" next month!

Cheers
MICHELLE

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