June HOMECOMING Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted these layouts for the June HOMECOMING Challenge. She said:

When I think of homecoming, I thought of our second home, the cabin! This is one of my favorite places to go. We go as many weekends as we can. Here I find peace and beauty in the outdoors and I also enjoy my scrapping hobby. I have my own little stash of supplies in a corner in the closet of my bedroom. I just cook meals and scrapbook, nothing else is pressing when we are at the cabin.


Bio~ I am a scrap o holic! Yes that is true. I am happiest when I am scrapping. I scrapbook almost every day as life permits. I would love to quit my full time job and scrap every day away. My life story unfolds in the pages of my scrapbooks. I have been scrapping since I was just a young girl, over forty years now. :0) Yes that is correct. I like to think that I am now a shabby chic scrapper. I love to ink the edges of my paper and give it the vintage look. I have come along ways from construction paper and rubber cement to beautiful pattern papers of every kind, colored acid free paper and mono adhesive. I AM the mono Queen! I love the stuff! Seriously. I have had the opportunity to be on a few design teams, I won 2nd place in the Skinny Cow scrapbook Contest earning a year supply of skinny cow products which was delicious by the way. LOL I have never been published but haven't submitted anything to become such. I am a full time Dental office manager, wife of 34 years, mother of two, grandmother of 3. I love life and I love to travel and I love scrapbooking!!


Tamara http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/


Now it's your turn to take the June HOMECOMING Challenge. See all the details HERE!

April SPRING FLING Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the April SPING FLING Challenge. She said:


The first one is my darling granddaughter's Spring Dance Recital. I used muslin fabric and inked them up to match the paper. I distressed the edges of the photo mats, added the pretty lace and embellies for a great result.

The next one I used Springy colors to help give this a bright look. Pattern paper that had flowers already printed on the edge made for a quick and easy approach. I used some mesh behind the photo mat in a soft off white, added embellishments, made a folded paper ribbon and it finished it off in style.


Tamara
http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/


Now it's your turn to take the April SPRING FLING Challenge. The April Challenge is anything to do with SPRING FLING. The possibilities are endless. Anything goes! So think SPRING FLING and take the challenge. To participate in the April SPRING FLING Challenge - just email a picture of your project along with a description to Scrappinpsycho@live.com

 All submissions will be posted to The Scrap Our Stash blog and on April 30th a winner will be chosen, and given the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of June. This challenge ends at midnight central time on April 30th.

April SPRING FLING Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the April SPRING FLING Challenge.  She said:

My definition of Spring was the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point. I love tulips and would really love someday to visit Holland during their tulip season. (one can dream, right?) We took my neice on this particular day and she was not happy with anyone. Seemed like a sad day for her, but the pics we were able to get were amazing. The tulips were in full bloom and the colors were vibrant. I love Spring, although here in Utah it is a very short season. We are glad when the little flowers pop their heads out of the soil and the snow is melted. Makes for some beautiful scenery and the sandals come out. I enjoyed this topic and hope you will find something in your photo stash to help you Celebrate the season as well! I could just keep right on scrapping what Spring means to me. ;)
Tamara http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the April SPRING FLING Challenge. The April Challenge is anything to do with SPRING FLING. The possibilities are endless. Anything goes! So think SPRING FLING and take the challenge. To participate in the April SPRING FLING Challenge - just email a picture of your project along with a description to Scrappinpsycho@live.com All submissions will be posted to The Scrap Our Stash blog and on April 30th a winner will be chosen, and given the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of June. This challenge ends at midnight central time on April 30th.

Pagerize Marie by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the Pagerize This Challenge # 20.  She said:

Here is my take on the Pagerize This Challenge. My grandson doesn't stand a chance at choosing his own team. Between his mommy and his daddy's love for the University of Utah, he will be a red man through and through. Good thing he looks great in Red! LOL This was a fun page to scraplift. I loved making the football to fill in the space at the top. The banners were cute too. I used some DCWV school paper to make the banners and a making memories ribbon slide letters for Utah. Tickets and buttons embellishments were just the right touch.
















Each Month on the 15th, we post a new layout for you to "pagerize" (Plagerize,copy,lift, steal) whatever term you want to use. The idea will be to use the posted layout as your inspriation to create your own layout. You can "pagerize"as much or as little of the original layout as you choose. You may want to make a layout like the one just posted-or you may just want to use something about the layout as your inspiration.

Now it's your turn to take the Pagerize This Challenge using Marie's layout as your inspiration.  Once you've completed your layout-email a picture and a brief description to: scrappingpsyhco@live.com



All entries will be posted here at Scrap our Stash. This challenge runs through midnight central time on April 12th. The pagerizer (in this case, Marie), will then choose a winner from all of the entries. The winner will be announced on April 14th. Then the winner will be asked to submit a layout for us to "pagerize" starting on the 15th of April.

March GREEN Challenge by Tamara

 Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the March GREEN Challenge.  She said:

I knew exactly what I wanted to scrap when I heard we were doing anything green. I had the opportunity to go to Ireland with my parents in 2002. It was a very fun trip. Here is one of the castle's that we visited. I used several photos because I didn't want any detail left out. I used food coloring on the wooden heart because I was at the cabin and only had white paint. LOL It worked! Paint is used on the edges and the border. I made a giant tag for journaling. I have a little stash of supplies at the cabin so I grabbed whatever would work. Buttons, trims and all. Fun challenge. Hope you will be inspired as well.
Tamara http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the March GREEN Challenge. The March Challenge is anything to do with GREEN. It could be a project using the color Green, or about being "green" - or you could use the word Green in your title. The possibilities are endless. Anything goes! So think GREEN and take the challenge. To participate in the March GREEN Challenge - just email a picture of your project along with a description to Scrappinpsycho@live.com

All submissions will be posted to The Scrap Our Stash blog and on March 31st a winner will be chosen, and given the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of May. This challenge ends at midnight central time on March 31st.

February LEAP Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the February LEAP Challenge.  She said:

I chose to play Leap frog with the February challenge. I took my grandchildren to the "Toadily Frogs" exhibit at the college museum in town. These photos of my grandson trying to imitate a frog were so cute and perfect for this challenge. I started with a piece of Leapfrog Bazzill cardstock, added some Basic Grey originals pattern paper, sugar pea; and Bo Bunny wasabi dot. I also used Rock-a-bye thickers and making memory stickers for my title. I added some frog stickers by EK success and used misc buttons and rick rack to complete this darling page of green and frogs.

Thanks for looking and sharing this great hobby.
Tamara
 http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the February LEAP Challenge. The February Challenge is anything to do with LEAP - it could be a Leap you've taken in buying or using a new tool, a new product, a new technique, or your project could have somehing to do with your taking a leap. Anything goes! Take a leap and take the challenge. To participate in the February LEAP Challenge - just email a picture of your project along with a description to Scrappinpsycho@live.com

All submissions will be posted to The Scrap Our Stash blog and on February 29th a winner will be chosen, and given the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of April. This challenge ends at midnight central time February 29th.

Pagerize this #18 by Tamara

Each Month on the 15th, we post a new layout for you to "pagerize" (Plagerize,copy,lift, steal) whatever term you want to use. The idea will be- to use the posted layout as your inspriation to create your own layout. You can "pagerize"as much or as little of the original layout as you choose. you may want to make a layout like the one just posted-or you may just want to use something about the layout as your inspiration.


  Here is Tamara's layout for  Pagerize this #18. Tamara said:

 Here is one that I just did  a couple of weeks ago and although it is a Christmas subject, I feel it has a lot of potential for Pagerizing!  I used some old pattern paper from my stash that isn't marked, manufacturer unknown and I can't remember if the die cuts are Creative imaginations or something like that.  I tried to search it but ran out of time.  It was a pretty quick and easy layout.  I used my son's Christmas card for the main focus.  I am excited to see what others can create with this!!

Once you've completed your layout-email a picture and a brief description to scrappingpsyhco@live.com 
All entries will be posted here at Scrap our Stash. this challenge runs through midnight central time on February 12th. The pagerizer ( in this case, Tamara), will then choose a winner from all of the entries. The winner will be announced on February 14th. then the winner will be asked to submit a layout for us to "pagerize" starting on the 15th of February.

January NEW Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the January NEW challenge.  She said:

Here is my January NEW challenge: I used Cosmo Cricket papers and added some Bakers twin and sparkly brads. I am looking forward to some new memories to scrap. I love this new flower technique where you punch out a scallop flower and crinkle it up, then flatten it back out and scrunch it as you layer it. I also ink all my edges for the finished vintage look.

Tamara
http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the January NEW Challenge. The January Challenge is anything doing with NEW - it could be a new tool, a new product, a new technique, or the project could have something to do with NEW - like New Years Eve - Our New Home, etc!. Anything goes! Have fun sharing something NEW with us.

To participate in the January NEW Challenge - just email a picture of your project along with a description to Scrappinpsycho@live.com

All submissions will be posted to The Scrap Our Stash blog and on January 31st a winner will be chosen, and given the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of March. This challenge ends at midnight central time January 31st.

December Anything Goes by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted another project for the December Anything Goes Challenge.  She said:

Here is another painters tray.  I used a little of pink everything to create this tray for my boss. It is his granddaughter Lily.

Tamara http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the December Anything Goes Challenge.  This challenge ends at midnight central time on December 31st.

Pagerize Amanda by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the Pagerize This Challenge # 17.  She said:


Here is my pagerize this: I used Rusty Pickle pattern paper for the background as well as the large circle. I sanded the edges of my paper and also the photos. I used We R Memory Keepers alpha chipboard and also sanded the edges. Plain cardstock for the journaling strips and what a quick, fun, fast layout!Tamara
 http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/


Each month on the 15th we post a new layout for you to "pagerize" (plagerize, copy, lift, steal) whatever term you want to use. The idea will be - to use the posted layout as your inspiration to create your own layout. You can "pagerize" as much or as little of the original layout as you choose. You may want to make a layout just like the one posted - or you may just want to use something about the layout as your inspiration.

Here is reader Amanda's layout for the Pagerize This Challenge # 17.  Once you've completed your layout - email a picture and brief description to scrappinpsycho@live.com  

All entries will be posted here at Scrap Our Stash. This challenge runs through midnight central time on January 12th. The "Pagerizer" (in this case Amanda), will then choose a winner from all the entries. The winner will be announced on January14th. Then the winner will be asked to submit a layout for us to "Pagerize" starting on the 15th of January. 

December Anything Goes Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this project for the December Anything Goes Challenge.  She said:

Here is my December challenge. I had to get it done early since we are going out of town the last week of November. I was very excited when you said that we could choose our own project for December. I made two of these, one for my DIL and one for her mother. I got the Painters tray and the easle from Archivers. They are made by 7 gypsies. This is my grandson that was born on July 29, 2011. The date is on the square with his name (that I took directly from the birth announcement) but is is very light and hard to see. I used coordinating patter papers from Teresa Collins and many different embellishments that were in my stash. Prima flowers, SU jewels and anything baby blue I could find. I am really thrilled with the way it turned out and so glad I have them done. I don't know if I can wait till Christmas to give them away. This was a very fun project to do!I hope all your Christmas projects bring you joy and happiness!

Tamara
http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the December Anything Goes Challenge. The challenge is to do Anything you want to share.  To participate in the Challenge - just email a picture of your project along with a description to Scrappinpsycho@live.com  

All submissions will be posted to The Scrap Our Stash blog and on December 31st a winner will be chosen, and given the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of February. This challenge ends at midnight central time on December 31st.

November Recipe Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this recipe book for the November Recipe Challenge.  She said:

Last year for Christmas gifts, I decided last minute to make books for each of my siblings of recipes from my mom's recipe box. She passed away three years ago and this was one way to share not only her recipes with my siblings but also her handwriting. I used the recipes right from her box and copied them for all. You have to realize that I had to make ten of these so all of us could have our own copy and of course my daughter wanted one when she saw the completed project.It was definately a gift of love.
Tamara
http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the November Recipe Challenge. You have two choices
Follow this recipe:
5 embelishments (flowers, buttons, etc)
4 words or letters in your title
3 pictures
2 pattern papers
1 solid paper
 or
You can do a layout containing a recipe - maybe one of your family's favorite Thanksgiving dish or a family recipe.

To participate in the November Recipe Challenge - just complete a project using one of the challenges mentioned above and email a picture of your project along with a description to Scrappinpsycho@live.com  All submissions will be posted to The Scrap Our Stash blog and on November 30th a winner will be chosen, and given the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of January. This challenge ends at midnight central time on November 30th

November Recipe Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the November Recipe Challenge.  She said:

Hello~ I took the challenge this month with the recipe. I used one blue shimmery cardstock, 2 pattern papers from a company that no longer exists (sorry, just using my stash) I used three photos from my sons trip to Mt. Ranier, my four word title is up to the top! my five embellishments are the snowflakes with buttons and I added journaling to explain the reason for the page. I love recipe challenges because they give me a quick way to flow through a layout. I used the Mt. Rainier photos because they were the next on my table to scrap so I could add them to my book in progress of the year 2001.

Thanks for looking!
Tamara http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the November Recipe Challenge. You have two choices

Follow this recipe:
5 embelishments (flowers, buttons, etc)
4 words or letters in your title
3 pictures
2 pattern papers
1 solid paper
 or
You can do a layout containing a recipe - maybe one of your family's favorite Thanksgiving dish or a family recipe.

To participate in the November Recipe Challenge - just complete a project using one of the challenges mentioned above and email a picture of your project along with a description to Scrappinpsycho@live.com  All submissions will be posted to The Scrap Our Stash blog and on November 30th a winner will be chosen, and given the opportunity to be a Guest Design Team Member for the month of January. This challenge ends at midnight central time on November 30th

October Quote Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the October Quote Challenge. She said:

This is a quote from Princess Di. I love how it went perfect with these new photos of my son and his brand new little one. I used Bazzill Cardstock, American Craft thickers, Heidi Swapp photo corners, All My Memories metal "together forever" miscellaneous chipboard and mystery pattern paper.

Tamara
http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the October Quote Challenge. See all the details HERE!

Pagerize This Challenge # 15

Each month on the 15th we will post a new layout for you to "pagerize" (plagerize, copy, lift, steal) whatever term you want to use. The idea will be - to use the posted layout as your inspiration to create your own layout. You can "pagerize" as much or as little of the original layout as you choose. You may want to make a layout just like the one posted - or you may just want to use something about the layout as your inspiration.

Pagerizer #14 Wendy C. chose Tamara as the winner of the Pagerize This Challenge # 14. So now Tamara is our Pagerizer # 15.


Here is Tamara's page for you to Pagerize.

Once you've completed your layout - email a picture and brief description to scrappinpsycho@live.com All entries will be posted here at Scrap Our Stash. This challenge runs through midnight central time on November 12th. The "Pagerizer" (in this case Tamara), will then choose a winner from all the entries. The winner will be announced on November 14th. Then the winner will be asked to submit a layout for us to "Pagerize" starting on the 15th of November.

Be sure to scroll down the page - Scrap Our Stash posts something new everyday.

October Quote Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the October Quote Challenge.  She said:

The quote that I picked was "Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risk, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun."
Mary Lou Cook

I thought these pics of my granddaughters preschool graduation fit this perfectly. All of the kids during the program were doodling with each other, and everything. They are so cute at this age. I used Bazzill cardstock, doodlebug pattern paer, DCWV school embellishments, buttons, and rick rack. Making memories sticker letters, metal star and misc. ribbon and a swirl clip.

Tamara
 http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the October Quote Challenge. See all the details HERE! 

Be sure to scroll down the page - Scrap Our Stash posts something new everyday.

Pagerize Wendy by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the Pagerize This challenge #14.  She said:

 I found these old Christmas photos of my family and thought it would be fun to scrap them together.



The coordinating papers and stickers came in a book, but I can't recall right now because it is up at the cabin. (sorry) I loved how everything blended together. I also added buttons and misc. ribbon.

Tamara
http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/


Now it's your turn to take the Pagerize This # 14 challenge. See all the details HERE!

September Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the September Grid Challenge.  She said: 

I was inspired by this months grid challenge with a layout in the September issue of Creating Keepsakes listed under tips and tricks, making the most out of your punches" . I used my Stampin up scallop square punch to make my grid background. I love how the soft blues blended with the pattern papers I chose. I added a rick rack edge up the side and some buttons for this simple look. I also matted my photos so they would stand out a little better. This is my son and his wife who just had a baby this past month. It was easy to pick a title with these darling photos.

Tamara
http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now it's your turn to take the September GRID Challenge. See all the details HERE!  

Be sure to scroll down the page - Scrap Our Stash posts something new everyday.

Pagerize Julie by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted this layout for the Pagerize This Challenge # 13.  She said:

Here is a Pagerize #13 I just did.

Now it's your turn to take the Pagerize This Challenge #13. See all the details HERE!

Be sure to scroll down the page - Scrap Our Stash posts something new everyday.

August Re-Do Challenge by Tamara

Design Team Member Tamara submitted these layouts for the August Re-Do Challenge.  She said:

It has been the busiest week ever ending with a beautiful new grandson. This week is not any better but I knew I had to get this posted.The first one is the layout I made today of my baby picture and details. The second one is the one that was completed years ago.

Now it's your turn to take the August Re-Do Challenge. See all the details HERE!

Be sure to scroll down the page - Scrap Our Stash posts something new everyday.