My new Challenge BLOG!

 

I created SWAT to inspire and motivate you,

My hope is that you will have fun and push yourself to

try something new! My job here at SWAT is to

create unique challenges to push

 you out of your comfort zone.  I have found an amazing

 group of ladies who are ready and waiting to inspire you!

 

So make sure you stop by S.W.A.T tomorrow

 for a sneak peek,

of what we have in store for you!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 

Kaisercraft Secret Admirer ~Dream

I just wanted to take a moment to share my last layout for Scrappy Chic's 2012 Design Team. Hopefully they will have me back for 2013 but we will have to see, My fingers are crossed!!
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Anyhow it really has been an amazing experience and I'm really grateful for the last year. Not only is the store amazing and jam packed with ton of New Trendy stuff! The staff is amazing they are super
kind and helpful.
 
So if you are ever in need of a great place to shop and crop stop by :

 

Scrappy Chic

33509 8 Mile Rd

  Livonia, MI 48152

 
As per my usual I fussy cut a ton on this LO and took some inspiration from a sketch from Kaisercraft after all it is their Secret Admirer Collection , I deviated a bit but it is where I started.

Products Used: Kaisercraft Secret Admirer Collection cardstock & Stickers, Zva Crystals, American Craft Thickers, Tattered Angles Glimmer Mist, EK Success Punches.

 

 

 

Here is the  sketch from Kaisercraft (Saturday Sketch JAN WK 2) that I started with  you can find a ton of wonderful inspiration on their blog!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Echo Park Merry Christmas For LGS Week 4 Challenge

It's Monday and that means there is another great sketch over at Let's Get Sketchy! This week's awesome sketch was created by our very own Bev Code!

 

 

 

Even though its the end of January I have a Christmas layout to share with you today. I created this layout using my kit from

3 Scrappy Boys which was full beautiful store products such as Echo Park's -Merry Christmas Collection. You can find everything to make this LO at the 3 Scrappy Boys Store, don't miss out there are some great deals!

 

 

Here you can see my cute little birdie!

 

 

 

I used my Spellbinders Dies to make this beautiful red rose.

 

 

A closer look at a bit of layers, I really love using foam tape can you tell?

Products Used: Echo Park- Merry Christmas Collection, Maya Road Home Tweet Home Chipboard, Maya Road Mist and Stickles.

 

 

Now remember it's your last challenge chance to be entered

to win the

 

$40 Gift Card from

 

So  don't miss out make sure you link up your layout to Lets's Gets Sketchy before its too late!

 

Thanks for stopping by today

 

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Don't Miss Out!
Time is Running out!

 

Card Contest 2013

Practical Scrappers Card Contest 2013
The Contest is open to participants from the United States and Canada.
The Sponsors of the contest are: SRM Stickers, Robins Nest, Precious Remembrance Stamps, Gina's Designs, Scrapmag and Scrappin' Sports (more may be added). More details on prizes will be given as soon as they are finalized. Canadian residents may have to cover shipping. If you are from another country and would like to participate please just shoot me an email...not trying to exclude anyone I just am trying not to make shipping a nightmare! You can email Christine at practicalscrappers@gmail.com

Cards for each round should be never before seen. The subject for the first round is Valentine's or love.

Entries for the first round are due to us by 11:59 EST at practicalscrapperscards@gmail.com on Wednesday, January 30th. The top 25 will be chosen by select members of the Practical Scrappers Design Team and announced on Friday, February 1st.

 

The Contest will last 6 rounds.
February 1st: Top 25 Valentines/Love Cards
February 8th: Top 20
February 15th: Top 15
February 22nd: Top 10
March 1st: Top 5
March 8th: Winner Crowned

Those advancing in each round will be chosen either by site administrators or public voting. The final winner will be chosen by the Practical Scrapper Design Team.

 

Those moving on to the next round will receive the topic assignment on that Friday and need to have their next round card submitted to us by the following Wednesday.

Any questions can be sent to us at practicalscrapperscards@gmail.com

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today and Good Luck!

 

Ready for Father's Day!

 

I’m up at 3 Scrappy Boys today!

 

I was a little surprised to find the adorable Family Man Collection from Echo Park in my 3 Scrappy Boys Kit, after all its January I just took down my tree. So I put it to the side and thought about it and the more I did I realized this was a blessing!

 I always forget Fathers Day; I’m always picking up a card the day before or even the day of.  May and June are just so crazy for us with birthdays sometimes I forget… sad I know.  But not this year! Thanks 3 Scrappy Boys. This year I’m ready, because this year I made this cute picture frame with a matching card!

 

So as you all know by now I’m not a card maker, so I need help. So I turned to Practical Scrappers were we have a great card sketch.

 

 

I embellished the picture frame using the pattern paper from Echo Park’s- Family Man Collection, that I turned in to rosettes, you know I love them!

 

Hey, I know it's June but it never hurts to plan ahead, things happen and let’s face it time flies by it will be June before you know it! So pick up your Family Man Collection from the 3 Scrappy Boys store today, so you will be covered for Father’s Day too!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Products Used: Echo Park- Family Man Collection Cardstock & Stickers, Tim Holts Rosette Die & Distress Ink

Bo Bunny Apple Cider

Today I’m up at 3 Scrappy Boys!

 

I created this layout with a mix of products that was sent to me from the store.

Make sure that you head on over and shop, there are a ton of great deals right now!

 

Products Used: Bo Bunny –Apple Cider Cardstock, Farm House-Where Ideas Take Root Cardstock, Maya Road –Home Tweet Home Chipboard, Studio Calico –Die Cut Stickers, Maya Road Mist, Glimmer Mist, Tim Holtz Dies, Ranger Ink & Distressing tool, Foam Tape and Bo Bunny Bling.

Please stop by 3 Scrappy Boys to check out the details!

Thanks for stopping by today!

A Color Combo that Works!

ScrapFIT Challenge #84- Diana’s – Color Inspiration

 

Diana our Creative Trainer at ScrapFIT has created the most calming color combo for all of us! While most will think of the beach and rolling waves I just can’t it’s just too cold here in Michigan. So I thought Snow, Hey I  told you I live in Michigan.

 

I wanted to just focus on the colors so I stayed away from any pattern paper, that’s right everything on this page is stamped all by me. I layered up my background with large white tags that I heated embossed to give them a pop, and I started layering and distressing and I’m pretty happy where I ended up. Thanks, Diana for some great inspiration!

Here you can see more of my Tags, I just love tags they are so versatile. Don’t believe me check out our post over at Practical Scrappers today on 10 ways to use tags.

 

 

 

ScrapFit has another great for this fabulous color challenge, so make sure to link up your layout by the end of the month, and hey if you just have to have this kit you can buy it right now from Paper Issues.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today make sure that you stop by Practical Scrappers for some great Tag Inspiration before you get to work scrapping.

 

I can't wait to see what you create  for this workout, Thanks again for stopping by see you soon!