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For my above layout, I used the following products: 3+ handmade banners,

canvas/burlap, 7+ printed papers,"something" Tim Holtz and for the techinque, I stitched, distressed and stamped.  (I used tim's distress ink to stamp lines on for my journalling, and distressed that entire journal block using the same ink, not sure if it photographed well and I stitched on the left page on the banner edge, again not sure it photographed well).

SYAO2 Challenge #48

Complete a layout based on the following sketch provided by Susan Stringfellow

You must also use 4 of the 8 Products listed & 1 of or the Techniques listed.

2 pager

PRODUCTS
3+ handmade banners

wire

medals/medallions

canvas/burlap

7+ printed papers

paint

corrugated paper

 "something" Tim Holtz

TECHNIQUES

stamping, stitching & distressing-all 3

I also incorporated the ACOT Spelling Challenge using the word Christmas:
C - Close to my Heart patterned paper (pink one)
H - Half circles for the banners
R- Red flowers in the bahamas title
I - inked edges 
S - sticker basket
T - twine for the banners
M - Memory Maker Marker for the journalling
A - around the block patterned paper
S - stitching on the orange banner on the left page

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I double-dipped on this challenge.
First one was recipe fun on Colorful Creations, where we had to follow a recipe for our layout.  So the recipe was:

• Red AND Green papers ONLY
• Numbers
• Minimum 2 photos
• Metal AND Brads
• Border punch
• Scrunched up paper
• Decorative ribbon

and then I found this sketch on Nutsaboutsketches.  So I used it, and will enter it on that site too.

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Another challenge for Colorful Creations.

Welcome our Member spotlight for the month of December.  

Here is the sketch :

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Twisted Blueprints challenge from Color Creations

This weeks Blueprint is by Bev

here's the twist use metal & stickles!

So in case my layout photo isn't clear...the metal is the sign (I used a rubon onto a metal tag that I had in my stash, some of it didn't rub-on as well as I wanted, but it works) and the stickles used is crystal as the centers for the 3 flowers, the 4th flower has a rhinestone.

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Another challenge for Colorful Creations.
This one is for the Scraplifter's Retreat - Merry December gang!!! It's time again to "steal" someone else's ideas and make them your own!!!!! 

This month, your challenge is to "lift" a page from a Design Team Member here on Colorful Creations!!!! There are plenty to chose from!!!! 

I picked this layout from Dt/Paula:

  Thanks for such a fun challenge.

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Here is the challenge for this one:

This weeks Blueprint is by Sheshe

here's the twist use Orange, Brown, & Cream!

(the twist can be interpreted however you want, pattern on paper, or patterns on ribbon, etc)

Challenge entry must be newly created as of Dec 16, 2012 and may not be combined with any other cc challenges

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A challenge I did for Colorful creations.  This is an older photo of my niece and nephew from a holiday card from 2005.  The challenge For Girls Only challenge would be to pull out old photo's and get them scrapped.  The only rule is that there has to be a girl in the photo.  Since we all know I have boys...I turned to the pile of holiday card photos that were just too cute to toss...so now it is on a page and will be put into the album to be cherished by all.

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Here is this weeks SYAO challenge.  I used a 12x6 photo, which was not an easy task to get printed.
For products I used: twine, TH film strip, 5 different washi tapes, paint and chevron paper.  I also stamped my stitches and distressed the chevron paper.

SYAO2 Challenge #47 - due 12/25

You must use the size photo shown on the sketch on this one ladies!!! 12"x 6" to 12"x 8"

                                                           

PRODUCTS
chevron paper

twine/string/wire

Tags & tickets

envelope

5+ different Washi tapes

paint

number(s)

Tim Holtz film strip

TECHNIQUES

stamping, stitching & distressing-all 3

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Week 13 sketch layout from FTS:

I used: border punch and embossing (the yellow under the straw market), then added 3+flowers, 5 patterned papers and chipboard (the underneath flower at the title), both the title and the journalling are photos...of where the photos were taken in Freeport.  Moving right along on this cruise trip...

Challenge: 

Use 2: Stitching, border punch, embossing. Use 3: Ribbon, 3+ flowers, 5+ pattern paper, chipboard, stickers, glitter

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This was a full page not swap kit from my swapping group.  It worked out perfect for these photos from our cruise trip.

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A double dip while cleaning up. :)  I found this photo of Mark and his co-workers on my desk left over from the layout that I had to do for him back in June.  Anyway...instead of tossing it, I decided to scrap it.  The kids one day will look thru the album and get a chuckle of daddy and the bus.

I also utilized two challenges for this one. ACOT die cut challenge as found here: http://www.acherryontop.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=246046&p=4514938#p4514938

and FTS December sketch challenge, which was this sketch:

dec sketch

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My syao for this week.  I used script paper for the title, twine, envelope, 8+ photos,postage stamp, a tag and I stamped an arrow and inked the edges for distressing.

here is the original sketch and requirements

SYAO2 Challenge #46 - due 12/18

PRODUCTS
script paper

twine/string/hemp

Tags & tickets

envelope

ruler-actual-ribbon or paper

8+ photos 

number(s)

postage stamps-actual or stamped cancelled designs

TECHNIQUES

stamping & distressing

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same birthday party...more photos and another full page sketch

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Found some photos for this full page sketch layout done on my swap group.

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Week 12

Use 2: Stamping, Tearing, Embossing, Distressing, Misting. Use 3: Bling, tags, tickets, household item(non-scrap related), 5+ buttons, eyelets, brads, ribbon slide

 Here is my take:  I tore both my tin foil and the journal card (one of the many from my SS today), inked the edges of the journalling card for distressing, tickets/tags, household item (non-scrap related, the tin foil), 5+ buttons.

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SYAO2 Challenge #45 - due 12/11

Complete a layout based on the following sketch provided by PageMaps 



PRODUCTS
hand made flowers

twine/string/hemp

Tags & tickets

rub-ons

15+ buttons/stickers/hole reinforcers
7+ patterned papers

alpha stickers

pins-straight/safety

TECHNIQUES

heat & dry embossing

Here is my take of the sketch:

I used: 7+patterned papers, alpha stickers, pin-straight and 2 handmade flowers and then I dry embossed one of the 1.5"sq patterned paper (the 1st one in the 4th row) and then I wet embossed a flourish under the date.  Layout was my extra photos that didn't make it onto the main pages. :)

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Week 11

Use 1: Stamping, Embossing, Stitching, Chalking. Use 3: Tags, chipboard, journaling, 5+ pattern paper, bling, stickers, ribbon

 I double dipped for this layout.  First is the FTS sketch for week 11 and the other is ACOT Manufacturer challenge.  Here is my take of the sketch:  For the challenge, I stitched and then used tags, journaling, ribbon and 5+ pattern paper...most of which was MY MINDS EYE...which was the manufacturer for Dec on ACOT challenge.

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Week 38 - Lift this

 from scrappiestdisney swaps 52 week challenge


Here is my take:

I also used the ACOT challenge 4x4 for November, 4 pieces of paper and 4 embellishments, oh and the paper had to be 2 sheets of double-sided paper...fun challenge.

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SYAO2 Challenge #44 - due 12/4

Complete a layout based on the following sketch provided by Scrap Friends

You must also use 4 of the 8 PRODUCTS listed and 1 of the TECHNIQUES.

 
PRODUCTS

chevron

twine/string/hemp

Tags & tickets

some type of metal embellishment

15+ buttons/stickers/hole reinforcers
7+ patterned papers

chipboard

3+ different washi tapes

TECHNIQUES

stenciling-stamping-splattering-all 3

Here is my take of the sketch:

I used the stenciling (chevron), stamping (light pink triangle) and splattering (glimmer mist splats) for the techniques, and then I used: chevron, 7+patterned papers, 3+different washi tapes and metal clips.  Photo is of  Bryan (2nd from right) at a friend's bar mitzvah with some other kids that attended.

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This layout is a combination of challenges.  First challenge was to use a sketch from papersecrets for the November Sketch challenge, then I combined it with ACOT supply challenge.  Here are the original challenges:

Are you ready for November's second sketch my Liz Chidester?  I hope so, because it is a fabulous sketch!!!

November 15th Sketch:

 and the ACOT challenge:

NOVEMBER SUPPLY CHALLENGE

* For Paper or Digi & Hybrid scrappers and card makers.

* Due Date:NOVEMBER 30th 11:59pm EST
* There will be a random drawing from all participants who have completed the challenge for a $5 ACOT GIFT CERTIFICATE!!
* You must use 5 out of the 10 elements on your layout or card.
* Please list which elements you chose to use in this thread with your link to your project! If the element is small please point it out!
* Have fun and post your projects in this thread (there will be no Gallery category).

*********************** BONUS TWIST *************************

For this challenge you can combine this supply challenge with one other NOVEMBER Challenge that allows you to combine!! 
If you chose to combine...Please tell which other challenge you used & your entry for this month will be counted twice in the random drawing!!

Here is this month’s list of supplies:

Foil (paper or embellishment)
Arrow
Stitching
Netting
Button
Brad
Date (month/day/year)
Food/drink element
Black and White photo
Memorabilia

Here is my take for both challenges:

I used the sketch, and for the ACOT challenge, I used: foil, arrow, brads, date, buttons and I stitched.  The photos were from SeaWorld trip...the kids were on the Rollercoaster where the arrow points. :)