monday...again! :)

OK, so I've been working on this layout for days now (3, I think) and I just finished it.

Here it is:


As I said before, I loved The Color Room's Palette for this week (TCR#19) and I made a layout and a card from it!

This layout was done for many challenges, which is probably why it took so long!
1. TCR #19


2. Pages in Time
Barbara's Aug. Pretty Punch Challenge and Lacee's Romantic Style Challenge.

-For Barbara's Challenge I used Martha Stewart (MS) doily lace for the picture mat, a corner punch (MS optic dot) for the little clock in the bottom left corner using the tutorial that Barbara linked in her punches group, and a MS butterfly punch for the yellow butterflies.

-For Lacee's Challenge I used the blues/creams and hint of silver colors that she requested. I also included typical embellies-all handmade by me- in a romantic layout: lace, pearls (both handmade with 3D paint and button center for the handmade flower) and flowers.

3. Swirlydoos Swirly Challenge
Now, I had so much fun with this Swirlydoos challenge!

I cut out the brown swirl with my pazzles and handmade all the white pearl swirls with 3D paint. I also handmade the journaling box which has swirls as well!

In this layout, I used Robin Schelin's water distressing tutorial for all 4 layers. The flowers are handmade, which I love the handmade touch that they add to the layout as well as the feminine touch. All the tutorials to make these flowers are linked a few entries down.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

wednesday...

YAY! Summer is officiallly here! I finished my exams today so I'm off till August. This means more vacation and more time to scrap! And what better way to start it off tha by attending an online crop this weekend!

As I've mentioned before, Pages in Time will be hosting another crop this upcoming weekend. We will have games, challenges and RAKs, as well as good chats using our unique chat feature! Remember that it starts this Friday at 7 PM (EST) and end on Sunday midnight.

Here's a sneak peek for one of the challenges that I'm hosting. Can you guess what the challenge will be?



Come and join us this Friday!

friday...

Yup, it's that time of the year again!
Karen and the Design Team invite you to join us for a "Beat The Rush Crop", the weekend before National Scrapbooking Day. We know that there are many activities to try to choose from on National Scrapbooking Day, so The Design Team has decided to present you with a "Beat The Rush Crop".
Join us for fun challenges, games,tutorials and chat. Small RAKs also to be given away to lucky participants. This is not a point based crop where you have to collect points for RAKs. All RAKs will be given away by random draw for whichever challenge it is being offered in. You must complete that challenge in order to eligible. So mark your calendars and come join us for a weekend of fun.

http://pagesintimestoresite.ning.com/

Starts: Fri, Apr 23, 7 p.m. EST
Ends: Sun, Apr 25, 12 Midnight EST
You will have until midnight on Sunday to complete the challenges.
Winners of the RAKs will be chosen no later than Monday night.
International scrappers are always welcome

sunday...

Happy Sunday everyone!
I have great news again today! Next weekend the Pages in Time design team wil be hosting a mini crop. Come and join us for a fun weekend. We'll be having games and challenges and awesome RAKs!

What: 2 day mini crop with the Pages in Time Design Team
When: 3/12 and 3/13: Fri. starting at 6:00 PM EST through Sat. ending at 12:00 AM
Where: Pages in Time
Why: Because it's so much fun!

monday...

The reason why I didn't post anything through the weekend is because I WAS HAVING A BLAST! Pages in Times's Crop was a great success! We had games, challenges and RAKs. I'll be uploading my LOs all throughout this week.

Today, I'll just upload my examples for the challenges that I hosted.
Challenge #1
My first CHALLENGE to you is simple: Make a Layout using this sketch!
but with a TWIST: Hand write your journaling!

Sketch


My take


Everything in this LO is handmade by me. I made the flowers, both the bigger bloom and the little roses. I made the butterfly and the bling flourish. The heart is made out of cardboard (by me!) and was just painted with white paint and inked.

Some close ups:


Challenge #2
My second CHALLENGE is to make your own handmade Stickles flourish (with the tutorial that I provided) to embellish your page.
TWIST: Use 2 or more colors to do so!

My take


This LO is for my wedding album, which I'm still working on after almost a year of being married. The LO is based from a sketch by Beggahuna. I handmade the flourish (the tutorial is at Pages in Time in the tutorial section) and the title.

Some close ups:


Challenge #3
My second CHALLENGE to you is to make a layout about someone you love doing everyday things. (Pretty easy, right?) Well, of course that there is a twist!
TWIST: Take a picture of your subject with the finished LO. :)

My take


My picture:


This was a fun LO! I hand-stitched the paw print (which I cut by hand). I made the little flower, flourish, heart and butterfly. I love how this one came out!

Some close ups:

friday...

The Valentine's Day Online Crop at Pages in Time starts tonight at 6PM (EST)!

There will be games, challenges, RAKS, and a brand new tutorial done by me! This crop is non point based so every challenge has it's own RAK! Also, you finish when you finish! (as long as it's by Sunday midnight!) The crop will last the whole weekend, so if you don't have any plans, come and join us!

saturday...again!

Pages in Time's February page kits *Vintage Moments in Time* are up for sale now!
All the pattern papers are double sided!

Karen is really excited about this kit and it has all double sided paper and it is the largest kit that she has done so far. Wonderful vintage papers from the new Graphic 45 paper,7 gyspsies, and prima. Rich gorgeous paper that you can do some much with. She used all prima flowers to make it even more wonderful.
Price $25.95
Add on Kit Price:$34.00

This add on kit has the biggest add on we have done.Petaloo flowers assortment box, Smooch ink Jewel Brad assortment, Prima Pebbles, Prima Flowers, Prima Say it in Crystals, Melissa Frances-vintage keyholes, Vellum-white with red glitter, Prima Felt border in black,, Red doily Heart Black embossed Paper, MM Die cut paper, GCD Die cut paper

There are also three more smaller add on kits you can purchase. Go check them out now. (register with Pages in Time and go to Products for sale on the top)

wednesday...

Wow, I can't believe that it has been a week since I've been here!
Anyway, I have some really exiting news. Pages in Time will be having a Valentine's Day Crop the weekend before Valentine's Day!

Get in on the fun at our Valentine's On Line Crop!!!!
Join me and the rest of the Design Team with our fearless leader Karen, for a weekend of on-line fun!

Join us for fun challenges,games,chat and a new tutorial! Small RAK's given for lucky participants!

This is not a point based crop where you have to collect points for RAK's. All Rak's given away by random draw for whatever challenge/game its being offered for. You must complete the challenge and games to be eligible for the drawings.


So mark your calendars and come join us for a weekend of fun!!

Time:Feb 5,2010 at 6pm to Feb 7,2010 12am.

Location: Pages in Time Main Forum

I really hope to see you all there!

Christmas Past LO

I finished my second assignment as a DT for Pages in Time.
The challenge was to use the image provided and journal about past Christmas memories.

Here's what I came up with:

I used 52 sketches, 52 weeks sketch #49.(click on image to zoom in)

and here are some close ups:
These flower poinsettias I handmade using scraps of red and green paper. I finished the with stickles.


The title, which reads 'Christmas Past', was inspired by a book, Christmas Past by Bill Duncliffe. I made it using the Pazzles.


Finally, I handmade all the bling in this LO using stickles glue. I'll make a tutorial on how to make these gorgeous bling flourishes soon!

I made DT!

I'm so exited! I made Design Team for Pages in Time! I can't wait to start working with everyone there! There is a link to everyone who is in the new DT on the right side of my blog. Go check it out!

A great finding...

Ok, so about a month ago now (wow, how time flies!) I was browsing and came across this little scrapping community called Pages in Time. They have a great forum filled with challenges, tutorials and a GREAT gallery. I spend all of my time browsing through those wonderful pieces of art. My favorite part about this community is that it is small and for the most part, you know everyone, the ones that are active anyway.If you haven't checked it out, go right now!