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side ways again...mom thinking of the pacific ocean....layout prepped by Kelley for a swap.

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Here are Michael's PIN shots that were given to me at the banquet (like I didn't already capture that day :) ) upon Michael getting his Varsity Letter (yep, got that on film too)
But I loved the angle the photographer got, it looks quickly like Michael is kissing the guy...nice huh.  Of course upside down it looks the other way around!

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OK, so we are back to blogger and photos not cooperating.  GRRRRR.  This was another full page sketch from my swap group done by Pauline.  The layout worked perfectly for Bryan's professional photo from JV wrestling this year and the team photo.

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Boys couldn't wait for our help this year when carving their pumpkins...not too bad for first time.

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My silly family...and yep layout photo taken with my cell phone...one day I will figure this phone out.

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this was a full page swap created by Annette for me to show-off my handsome 7th grade twin boys.  thanks Annette it worked out perfect for their school photos.

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This was  this weeks FTS challenge.
I used: 1 word title, 2 cardstock, 2 photos, 3 patterned papers (double-sided), 3 flowers, matted photo, ribbon and 6 bling (3 centers for my flowers, and 3 dots like the original has)
Here is the original:

Week 30

Use only these items: 1 word title, 2 cardstock, 2 photos, 3 pattern papers, 3 flowers or other shape, 6 bling, matted/framed photo, ribbon

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A full page swap from my group created by Annette for me to use.  It was perfect for photos of the dogs laying on the deck...my lazy girls...who has it better?

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My adorable Niece and Nephew many years ago...layout was a full page swap from annette.  thanks.

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I tripled dipped on this layout...yippee!  My subject is the silliest puppy I have ever seen...she loves to roll around and chase her tail.
First was FTS week 26.
I had to use the sketch (see below for the original).  I used a paper piecing (the dog house) and I stitched (the journal strips have "x" stitches in the ends, with real stitches by hand), Then I used all cardstock, although I did alter each to make it look like patterned paper, I used stickers (the dog bones) and I hand journalled.

Second was my ABC challenge for scrappiestdisneyswaps letter F - faux stitches...where you stitch by poking holes and thread it...which is what I did.

Third was my sytycs week 14 layout (see below for original) and I did all of them. :)

Here are the originals:
FTS:

Week 26

Use 2 or more: Stamping, Stitching, Paper piecing. Use 3 or more: Stickers, Glitter, Hand written journaling, Punched/die cut flowers, all cardstock(no pp)

Colorful Creations:

No sketch this week, but let's combine all those tutorials you have learned!

Make your own patterned papers (no pre-printed papers allowed)

Make your own washi tape

Make your own paste

Make your own pinwheel 

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So it won't go in the book sideways...but it is here.
This was a swap from my group.  Thanks Annette for this one. :)

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So I'm a little behind in posting to my blog...this was my SYTYCS challenge week 12.  We HAD to use paste...well since this isn't something I normally keep on hand or use...I first had to make some...which was lucky for me I had everything in the house.

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Here is my SYAO2 for week 57.
I used Graphic 45 paper Times nouveau Collection (back side) - thanks Kathy for having this paper in the box I got from you. :)
I used lace
I journalled like a recipe card
I used the color combo
the sketch
something that drips, I used Ice white Pearl from Viva Pen Pearls for the centers of my flowers.

Here is the full original challenge:

SYAO2 Challenge #57



The challenge is as follows:

1. Color combo

2. Sketch

3. List of  things to add & do

something that drips

layers

Journal in the form of a recipe.

Graphic 45 paper

lacing/leather

- See more at: http://www.papersecrets.net/p/syao2.html#sthash.yH7d3k9b.dpuf

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This is my SYTYCS layout for this week.  We had to make our own patterned paper.  I used distressed inks sponged onto a piece of textured cardstock.  We also had to use:

Journaling card

Punch

Metal (any type of metal)

Mixed alphas

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This week's SYAO was not very user friendly...they had us do a challenge on another challenge group again, however you need membership approval to see the challenge, which I have yet to receive...therefore I was forced to only use what was shown on the papersecrets site...so hopefully I did it correctly and will move on.
I used the color palette they asked us to use and then I used clusters of washi tape and buttons, and my photos are clustered as well.

Here is what was posted on the Papersecret site:

SYAO2 Challenge #56- due 2/26/13

New Year New Rules!

There are no set rules anymore ! Each week will be different !

You must use or do whatever is asked for that week to move on.

The challenge is to do the current challenge over on  Color Combos Galore

Click on the Color Combo link to take you to their site to read about it & see
DT samples

You must choose one of the inspiration photos & for our challenge you must add/do everything listed next to it!

EXAMPLE BELOW

Inspiration Photo 1: Focus on Composition: CLUSTERED ELEMENTS Try clustered flowers, clustered photos, a cluster of embellishment or accents More Inspiration Ideas: metal, distressing, rectangle shapes, brads...

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Another full page themed swap used.  This one was created by Pauline, and it worked perfect for the photos I have of the boys at the beach using their new boogie boards.

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One layout...lots of challenges done using it :)
First I started with the sketch from FTS for February, then incorporated my Press your luck challenge from colorfulcreations.  While I was adhereing the papers, the SYAO for the week came out, which was another challenge for another blog, so 2 more done there...and then it also worked for an ACOT challenge and About the boys challenge.
So...here are the original challenges:
February sketch from FTS:   
Colorful Creations Press your luck challenge:

Signups for this event have ended. Below you will see the numbers 1 thru 20, PM me your number and I will send you your challenge.  As the numbers are selected they will be crossed off the list so if you see a number has been crossed off please dont choose that number. Once we hit the number 20 it will start over again. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE!! Thanks!

How it works- 

Above you will see the Colorful Creations Press Your Luck Game board.  Around the game board there are several different challenges,  behind each number is a challenge.  You will pick a number between 1-20 and whatever challenge that number is behind will be your challenge.

I picked number 3, and was placed in the first grouping of 20, and got the following challenge:

Use at least 3 border punches on your 

so...I did just that.  I have the journal area using fiskars postage stamp punch, the title with the notebook edge punch and then the rings border punch for the strip at the top.

My SYAO for week 54 was to use a current challenge over at the CSI blog, here is that original:

SYAO2 Challenge #54 - due 2/12/13

New Year New Rules!

There are no set rules anymore ! Each week will be different !

You must use or do whatever is asked for that week to move on.

The challenge is to do the current challenge over on the CSI blog

if you finish it by the 10th you can also enter it in their challenge.

Click on the CSI link to take you to their blog to read about it & see
DT samples

Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page over there to see the following

For those new to the challenge, you can learn more about the challenge rules here and here.
THE SCHEME (USE ALL 5 COLORS)

• Teal Affection - bright teal green, taken from the left bird's head  - 46.136.136
• Dreamy Green - light celadon green, taken from the left bird's neck - 228.232.197
• On Cloud 9 - white, taken from the birds' bodies - 255.255.255
• A Kiss of Pink - ballet-slipper pink, taken from the background - 253.232.231
• Candy Heart - dark lipstick pink, taken from the right bird's head - 213.84.103

EVIDENCE (CHOOSE AT LEAST 2 ELEMENTS) 

• hearts
• flowers
• leaves/vines
• birds
• solid background
• 10 layers (inspired by the heart)
• die cuts
• punches
• feathers
• fabric brads
• stars/starbursts
• a large heart as a major design element
• weave or intertwine something (inspired by the vines)

TESTIMONY (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 ELEMENT)

• Document a love story (interpret as you wish).
• Write a top 10 (or other 10) list
• Journal from two different perspectives (he said/she said; the past you/the present you; the present you/the future you, etc.)
• Record a conversation or journal as dialogue
• Use a heart-shaped journaling spot
• Add hearts to your journaling spot
• Inspiration Words: -- soar, love, reflect use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title 

So..I used all the colors in my layout, for evidence I used flowers and punches and for testimony, I added hearts to my journaling spot and used the word love for my inspiration...which leads me to the next challenge...

A fairly new blog is running its first challenge ITSABOUTTHEBOY is the blog, and the challenge is to introduce the little men that we scrapbook about, and having their names someplace on the layout...mine are in the journaling.  I will note...my little men are growing up way too fast.

For ACOT is used the February Journaling Challenge:

It is February--sometimes know as the month of love-so in honor of that my challenge if you should accept it is to :
Create a layout about something you love, it can be a person, place, or thing. 
However, you must JOURNAL why you love the person, place or thing. You must be specific in your journaling. The TWIST is that you must use one of these journaling techniques:
-List
-direct writing on the layout itself
-hidden journaling (if you choose this option please mention where your journaling is)

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I double dipped on this page.
First it is my SYAO week 53
I used the color combo, 5 different ribbons, chicken wire (real), tags, and stamping

I also used the sketch from member spotlight on Colorful Creations

Here are the original challenges:

SYAO2 Challenge #53 

This week you must use this photo as your color combo inspiration

These are the colors you must use for your layout

These items/techniques must also be used

5 different ribbons

chicken wire

stamping

tags

and the following sketch:

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here is my quad war 4 challenge from FTS.  We had to use this sketch:

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Here is my SYAO #52 ( a year of doing this challenge...wow)
For the above I used: various sizes of hexagons including the photos (hand done...so not so even), tags/5+ buttons and twine, paper clips, 7+ patterned paper and then I used my hexagon template and glimmer misted over the pp and I tore the edge of one paper, but not sure if that is considered distressing...so I also inked the edges of the layout.

Here is the original:

PRODUCTS
moulding paste

doilies

paint

7+ printed papers

mesh

tags, 5+buttons & twine- all 3

varied hexagon shapes including photos!

paper clips

TECHNIQUES

masks/stencils & distressing (masks can be used with the moulding paste)