Love, Your Baby Girl

The first Sketchy Saturdays Challenge for April  posted today over at Simply Scrapping Crafts! It's another awesome sketch by Judy. Below is my take along with some close ups. Remember every challenge you enter in the month gets you an entry to be the big winner of a very yummy prize pack..... look at the bottom of this post to see what you can win!!!! 

This is what you have a chance to win with your entries for the month of April....

April's Prize Package: NEW CHA Prima Umbrella Collection, K & Co Handmade, just released American Crafts Dear Lizzy, Prima Flowers, Kaiser Crafts, Basic Grey

Hope to see you over in the community!!

DESIGN TEAM CALL AT SIMPLY SCRAPPING CRAFTS!!!!!

A New Year and Challenge at Simply Scrapping Crafts!

Well, it's 2010 and a new year at Simply Scrapping Crafts! The design team has been cooking up some new challenges and work for this new year. We have an awesome Design Team and are actually looking for two more new members! So, for the info go to the Ning site HERE.

Anyway, the first challenge of the year is a sketch challenge.... one for layout lovers and one for the card creators .  The prize is awesome... there will be four challenges for the month and you can get an entry each week. How cool is that? Four chances to win! You can either submit via Ning, or via the Blog.

For my example, I did the layout sketch.

So come on over and Crop, Create and Share with us!!


Products Used:

Pink Paislee papers, cloth, brads, stickers, journaling tag
Prima flower centers (on tree)
LTD Commodities crystals (on tree)
Other: Cardboard (tree)
Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels
American Crafts Thickers

Look at the Christmas Fairy!

TFL!!

She was so beautiful!

On Wednesday we posted the latest challenge at Simply Scrapping! Using the sketch provided, we were to use flowers for the extra fun. I made my flowers out of Starbucks cup holders with a punch, shimmer paint, and vintage buttons. I will have to post a tutorial for you sometime. Although, it's pretty darn simple.

Anyway, this layout was a tribute to Joyce, Keith's grandma who passed away recently. I love this picture of her as a teen and have been wanting to use it. Finally I did. I used lot's of Sassafras Lass in this one.

If you haven't already hopped on over to the blog, go check out the layout and card sketches and play along. We have a $20 grab bag up for the winner! Not too shabby, I must say!

Have a good one!

Newest Challenge at Simply Scrapping! Another reason to love Wednesdays!

Alright, I know, today is Thursday, but I got hung up doing other stuff with the family and didn't get this one posted. So, I have a good reason for being a day late on this one.

Obviously we have our newest challenge up at Simply Scrapping.... so, I know you all know that it is primarily a Ning site, and we tried posting the challenges on the blog for a while, but then that stopped. Anyway, we are once again posting the challenges on the blog because we are now linked up at the awesome Pile It On Challenge Blog!! How cool is that! Use our awesome card and layout challenges in the Pile It On challenge!!

This is my layout for the layout sketch... it is also a color combo challenge as well.... go check it out and play along!! You can link up via Mr. Linkey!!

A Wedding and Everything in Threes

The newest challenge for this month went up at Simply Scrapping on Wednesday! yay! I am loving Judy's sketches and the extra fun that the DT is picking. We are having a blast coming up with stuff to challenge your scrapping minds! And everyone is doing such a wonderful job playing along! we hope to see more of you over at the site!
This weeks challenge extra with the sketch was to use three different papers, buttons, whatever. Basically three of whatever you could. I did three different buttons, hat pins, papers and laces.

I'm not happy with this picture... I took it in my kitchen, at night, which is NOT the time to photograph a layout... but I had a deadline! You know how that is! Next time!


Products Used: Basic Grey papers (all); Glimmer Mist; Prima Say it in Pearls; Lace is unknown; American Crafts Thickers for title; Hat pins are Maya Road; Tulle; and an old piece of some of my sheet music.

What a Sexy Man!! Yummy! :)

If you say I am bias, yes, I am. Of course I believe that my man is the sexiest! (Well, after Bruce Springsteen of course...) Anyway, I did this for the first challenge of November for Simply Scrapping. We were supposed to use the sketch provided and the extra twist was to use two colored photos and one b&w photo.... easy, right? Well, for me, not so much. I don't often take a lot of b&w photos... I generally end up converting them later if I want to, but lately most of the pictures I have taken just don't look good in b&w.

I, unfortunately did not get this layout fully completed and photographed in time to display as an example for the community. I'll be honest, I am kind of happy it wasn't displayed. This is NOT my favorite layout, nor am I really all that happy with it. However, I believe in sharing, and this is my share, and my opinions on the blog. I just was in a hurry and wansn't thinking or caring as much. You can definitely tell!

However, I do love sharing my sexy man via internet! And I love my hirsute man!!!

Can you Roll Paper? Simple and fun challenge!

The newest challenge is up over at Simply Sketches blog! Its a fun one this round, I can tell you that much.... it involves using rolled paper. A very cool and simple technique... and just looks awesome on layout! Mine are below. If you can, come play, cuz this is definitely a sketch and challenge you shouldn't pass up! Stop by and join us!

Simply Sketches October Challenge #2

The second challenge is up for the month at the Simply Sketches Blog! Yippiee! These sketches are fantastic this week. I had so much fun with my layout, which you can see below.... remember, there is a great prize for the winner of the drawing at the end of the month! And next month we start all over again! Head over and check out the sketches and play!

Something new is up at Simply Scrapping! And check out the awesome Prize!!!!

Well, it has finally happened... Simply Scrapping has become a total SKETCH COMMUNITY! I am seriously stoked! Not only do we still have our Ning community, but we have the SIMPLY SKETCHES BLOG which has our weekly sketch challenge posted on it. You don't even have to be a member of the Ning community to play in the challenges and be in the running for the prizes!!! How great is that?! We have a Mr. Linky set up for you to post your entry!

This is the prize for October:




Isn't it great?!

And playing is sooooo simple! We have two sketches posted on the blog and in the community in the Challenges section. You can do either the card sketch, the layout sketch, or both. However, there is a twist each week to the sketches. The DT tells you something you must use or add to your project in order to meet the criteria. Not hard at all! This week, you just have to use FABRIC (NO RIBBON) on your project . somewhere! Easy! (Just a note: you are more than welcome to complete both sketches, but your name is only entered ONCE per week.) You don't have to complete all the weeks to be in the drawing.... however, there is more of a chance if you complete each week. At the end of the month, a random name is drawn for the grand prize! It's great!

Now that you know what to do, Go either to the BLOG or COMMUNITY and start playing with these wonderful sketch challenges!!


Here was my layout for the sketch challenge:





Thanks for looking!

TTFN!

Stop & Smell the Flowers

I know I have totally used these pictures of Serenity in layouts before, but I love them!! They are fabulous! So, of course I had to use them again.... and I am sure they will get used again! So be prepared!

For these two layouts, I used two sketches from Judy at Simply Scrapping. Fabulous sketches, and she is getting more and more detailed with these things! She has got me really thinking! I love that! (and I am telling you, if you haven't come and joined us, you really need to! It is seriously worth signing up for a ning account if you don't already have one!! we have prizes... lots of, and challenges, games, etc.!!)

Enjoy and TFL!!

Simply Scrapping Sketch #60

Simply Scrapping Sketch #62

Serenity's First Halloween

This layout was done from Simply Scrapping's Simply Sketch #46... The papers are by Glitz Design... LOVE them! Such a great Halloween collection!

I finally got around to some of the older pictures of the kids.... I have always adored this picture of Serenity from her first Halloween. She wasn't even a month old! She looks so tiny.... very sweet picture. Her grandma Sherri set her up with the stuffed pumpkins and doll for the picture. Billy and I got the outfit right after she was born. I didn't want an actual costume, but this does the trick for the holiday... don't you think? Cute, huh?

Oh so very tiny... my baby girl.... seems like this was only yesterday. Now she will be 4 next month! How time flies!

TFL!

You Thinking

A sketch from Judy over at Simply Scrapping.... I have been on a Sassafras Lass kick, as you can see. Everything on this layout is Sassafras except the Kraft and the pen! TFL

Simply Scrapping is Having a Design Team Call!!

It's that time!!! Judy at Simply Scrapping is looking for a new Design Team... having been on this design team and still being on it, I am telling you that it is worth applying for!! Judy is wonderful to work for and you have a blast! The details are below!! So please join us and apply!

Would you like to join Simply Scrapping’s Design Team?

Applications accepted now through October 15, 2009

Applications can be sent to mikejudylaw@aol.com or contact me through our community email for further directions.

Simply Scrapping is seeking Contributing Design Team Members for our Layout & Card Division to support us in showcasing products in creative and innovative ways that will promote our community, store, and scrapbook kits.

Deadline for entries is October 15, 2009

Designers work will be featured in our New Community as well as for advertising purposes on our blog and our web stores-Our main store (Ebay) Designer Scrapbook Kits.

We are looking for individuals who are creative, committed, and passionate about scrapping/card making, not only compliant with deadlines but willing to participate actively and positively on our Interactive Community.

At this time we are not accepting Canadian or International applicants due to the costs involved in shipping supplies overseas. We welcome you to be active in the community and our blog.


Design Team member responsibilities include:•

Create a minimum of 4 - 12x12 unique and inspiring scrapbook layouts or 4 cards each month (1 each week) to display in our gallery.

• Additional submissions are not required but recommended (perfer 2-3 sketches per month)

• Rotate as Team lead, Forum/Challenge host, and other duties as assigned by Simply Scrapping.

• Agree to a 6 month commitment after that time all DT members must reapply

• All projects must include step by step instructions, a material list and good clear images.

• Actively promote Simply Scrapping on your blog and any other websites where rules allow.

• As a design team member keep in mind you are an extension of the company and site so you will be expected to act in a professional manner both on our site and on other sites you visit.

• Upload your projects and provided links on outside sites that allow you to promote Simply Scrapping

• Recruit, Welcome, and Interact with New Members.

• Actively participate in the Simply Scrapping Interactive Community on a regular basis which means daily or minimum 3-4 times per week

• Communicate with Simply Scrapping regarding any absences or illnesses that may arise. If you are not able to honor the commitment or complete your assignments on time, please let me know.

• You are free to work for additional design teams although promotion of other competitors on any of our sites will NOT be tolerated and will be grounds for dismissal from the design team. I am very flexible with things. Just talk to me and we can work things out. Do not be afraid to approach me.

• You must adhere to Copyright graphics within our Forum.

• Once chosen, members are responsible to submit a mini biography followed by a photo, provide us with valid email, phone number whether home or cell and complete mailing address.

If you feel you can not actively participate in our Member Forum at this time, I would suggest waiting until you can fully make that commitment. While scrapbooking is the passion we all share, as a design team member you will also be asked to actively promote the our sites, blog and community.

Design Team Member benefits:• Receive FREE supplies consisting of random papers, cardstock, stickers embellishments, chipboard, ribbons, etc. twice or every 3 months. This box will contain a variety package (items that we sell in our Designer Kits) to be used in conjunction with your own products to create projects.
• Simply Scrapping will pay the shipping and handling on your design team supplies. In return for supplies, we retain the right to display your work in our galleries after your term ends.
• An additional gift to you is FREE shipping and 10% Discount But It Now Kit and Free Shipping Credit on any Designer Kit purchased from our E-bay store.


Design Team Call details:
• Simply Scrapping Design Team entries will be chosen by the owner and input from a pirvate panel. Selection will be announced by October 23rd in the community and on the blog, and by email.
• When filling a design team we look for all types of scrapbooking styles so everyone is welcome to apply.
• In order to apply for the Simply Scrapping Design Team, submit the following by Midnight Eastern Standard Time, October 15th, 2009 to this email address : mikejudylaw@aol.com• You may use any paper or embellishments that you would like, however no digital applicants please.
• Your projects should be 'new' and created for this design team call only and not posted anywhere else until the design team announcement is made.


Please take time to answer the following questions in your email?
1. How long have you been scrapbooking?

2. Define your scrapbook style?

3. What is your main subjects of your pages?

4. What types of products to you create your pages with?

5. Will you be able to make at least 4-5 posts/comments a week, welcome new members and start 1-2 discussions a week in our interactive community? If not, please explain why.

6. How do you plan to keep the message board active or what types of things could you bring to the site to keep the members happy and talking?

7. Are you willing to create with a sketch? Would you be willing to create an example project weekly using one of our sketches from the bundle? This pertains to cards too.

8. Would you be willing to be a Project/Forum Lead?

9. Do you have experience designing sketches?

10. What best describes your level of computer experience?

11. Are you comfortable stepping out of the box and trying new things? And do you feel comfortable sharing these ideas with other members by posting pictures and details on new techniques you tried?

12. Why do you feel you should be chosen to be a part of the Simply Scrapping Design Team?

13. Provide a list of current DT’s and Guest DT’s that you are on and any communities (message boards) in which you are active. Remember to include links and your usernames

Simply Scrapping is Simply Amazing!

Ok, I know, I'm on the DT, so of course it's a given I would give a shout out, but seriously, Judy at Simply Scrapping is so fabulous.... if you haven't joined the community and met her, you really need to. She is an asset to the scrapbooking community, and has opened doors for many people. I have watched several of my fellow DT members flourish and become DT's for manufacturers and become published! How cool is that!? She is a fantastic businesswoman, and extremely kind, courteous, and customer service oriented. If she lived near me I would want her working for me, no doubt. She has developed a sucessful business selling scrapbooking lots on eBay... she has won awards and accolades for her work on eBay. She has been selling on eBay for 9 years! Talk about some woman! I also must add that she is a very talented scrapbooker herself. In addition to being my online boss, I am very lucky to say that I also consider her a very good friend. She means a lot to me, and even though we are far from each other and have never met in person, I feel like I know her so well. She is not shy... she calls people like she sees them and has the greatest personality. I have been fortuanate to speak with her on the phone, and have the best time talking with her. We have literally talked for hours! She has not always had it easy, but has learned from everything she has been through and isn't afraid to talk about it so that others can learn as well. Her family is beautiful and she has the most gorgeous grandkids. They are usually the focus of her layouts when she does one. She is passionate about her work, which I adore in a person. I just had to tell everyone why I am so passionate about Simply Scrapping and Judy there. Love ya Judy!!

And since I have prattled on so much about Judy, let me show you something she has done for me.... she has helped me create some of my favorite layouts thanks to her sketches. The three layouts below were all created using sketches that Judy designed. (She's also uber talented!)

The sketches are great and come out in sets once a week or so. Check them out on the community when you can!

(NOTE: the links for eBay take you to Judy's eBay store.... fabulous lots of scrapbooking supplies there.... )

TTFN!

Simply Scrapping Sketch Layouts 51, 52 and 53

All three of these are from sketches by Judy over at Simply Scrapping... if you still haven't joined, you must. We have some fabulous challenges going on along with so many other things! It totally rocks over at the community!

Wenna Wenna Hinee: What Renny says alot...one of her favorite made up phrases. I used sketch 52 to do this layout.... she's such a doll full of funny stuff to say, that's for sure!

Summer of Parks: I used Sketch 53 for this one.... also some MOD papers from Scrap in Style TV... they are fabulous!!

Bar Friend: My buddy that is sometimes at my favorite bar who I love to bug. He's a blast, and awesome at karaoke! This was made using Sketch 51

Like I said, go check out the community and the sketches!!

TTFN!