Style

It was my turn at Scraptivity this month to prepare the July Web Sketch and here's my layout that goes with it. The picture is of my oldest daughter Kayla and was taken this past April. Products used: Graphic 45 dp, Bazzill cs, Distress inks and I used my Silhouette to cut the title and dress form. These Graphic 45 papers are so gorgeous I really wanted to keep my layout CAS.

Here's a look at my sketch:

Don't forget to check out the Sizzling Summer Sale going on at Scraptivity.  Each week a previous kit is showcased for an amazing price! Quantities are limited so pick up your kits right away!

Unique Personality

Here's a layout that I prepared for the Unity and Ippity NSD Scrapbook challenge. Products used: Kraft cs, Scraptivity's Sept/09 kit papers - Bazzill cs, Bo Bunny and Glitz Design dp, Unity's LeChic Vintage stamps, SU twill tape and kraft cs, Ippity's Burnt Umber and French Lilac Palette inks, DMC floss and Sassafrass button flowers.

Puppy Love

Layout created using Scraptivity's May/10 kit! All kit contents plus corrugated cardboard for my title (cut with Sizzix alpha dies) from my S! Pizza box, Versacolor ink, Riptide and Scarlet Glimmer Mist, TCP mini gems, CM journal pen and Fiskars punch. This is our little Isabella with Guy's girlfriend Triina's dog.

Here's a close-up:

Be Happy

Layout created using Scraptivity's May/10 Kit! All kit contents plus TCP Studio rub-ons, fabric buttons, felt flowers and mini gems. Title was cut from my Silhouette.

Here's a close-up:

Garden Gift Basket

Garden Gift Basket tag created with Scraptivity's May/10 Kit! All kit contents on the tag plus Memento and Distress inks, u/k eyelet and twine.

Here's a close-up of the tag:

Silly Girl

Layout created using Scraptivity's May/10 Kit! All kit contents plus TCP Studio fabric buttons, rub-ons, felt flowers, Scarlet and Riptide Glimmer Mist and Versacolor ink. Title was cut from my Silhouette.

Journaling reads: "Isabella tasting bubbles - April 23, 2010".

Here's a close-up:

Hello

Card created using Scraptivity's May/10 kit! All kit contents plus Machine stitching, Versamark, Versa Color ink, MS embossing powder, TCP Studio mini gems and SU punch.

Scraptivity May 2010 Kit!!!

The May 2010 Scraptivity Kit is now available! I had such a fun time creating with this kit. Here is some info about this month's kit:

You know the old saying about April showers… they bring May flowers… and so does this kit! The May 2010 kit is fantastic for all your paper crafting projects with its beautiful and bright colours! And we know you’ll want to try your hand at the great technique! This month, we are creating our own flowers. The kit includes everything you need to make lots of great flowers and try your hand at a few ways of doing it. Flowers can be made from the included papers, ribbons, and other materials. You’ll also receive lots of options for your flower centers. You may think some of them are a little out of the ordinary, but just wait until you start using them! Soon, you’ll want to make flowers out of everything you can get your hands on!

TPC Studio: Boho Blooms collection double-sided paper – two sheets each of Floral Border and Blue Script
TPC Studio: Boho Blooms collection double-sided specialty paper with spot varnish – one sheet each of Rainbow and Lemon Love
KaiserCraft: Gypsy Sisters collection double-sided paper – two sheets each of Esmeralda and Nadia
Bazzill: textured cardstock – two sheets each of Yosemite, Candle, and Pomegranate
Tattered Angels: Glimmer Mist – 1 oz bottle each of Mustard Seed and Meadow Green
Prima Marketing Inc: Say It In Pearls Centers – 4 pieces in assorted colours
Webster’s Pages: Glitter Sparklers – 4 pieces in Aqua
Webster’s Pages: Scalloped Sparklers With Rhinestone – 2 pieces in Clear
Ka-Jinker: Pearl Flower Gems – 6 pieces
Petaloo: Celebrations Jewel Daisies, white – 6 pieces in assorted sizes
Webster’s Pages: Bloomers ribbon with blooms – ½ yard of Aqua
Making Memories: printed twill – 1 yard of Butterfly
May Arts: Ruffle-edge Ribbon – 1 yard of White
May Arts: Sheer Ribbon With Rosettes – ½ yard of Yellow
May Arts: Leaves Ribbon – 1 yard of White
Tulle: 6-inch – 1 yard each of White, Copper, and Aqua
Flower stamens
Coffee filters and paper towel pieces – for creating flowers with various types of paper
Inkadinkado: Clear Stamps – Butterfly and Flower
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*Note all paper is 12" x 12" unless otherwise noted Retail Value: $58.18 CDN / $57.59 USD - Purchase this kit Subscriber cost: based on subscription choice from $36.99 CDN / $36.625 USD to $42.99 CDN / $42.13 USD plus shipping. (Note: shipping and subscription cost is always less than retail value).

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

Scraptivity is having an online crop to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day! There is a weekend full of games, challenges and plenty of prizes! Click here for more details!

One of the challenges that I'm hosting is a card sketch challenge! Create a card using the following sketch and upload it to the S! gallery by Sunday, May 2nd at 11:59 p.m. to be entered into a random drawing for a prize!

Here's the April blog card sketch created by Scraptivity DT Samantha Taylor:

And here's my card using the sketch:

Products used on my card: K & Co. dp, kraft cs, Kaiser pearls, machine stitching, Distress inks and Memento ink, Maya Road trinket pin, Fabricland ribbon and lace.

This is just one of the many challenges going on at Scraptivity this weekend!

In addition, they are hosting a huge sale! Click here for details!

Good Times

Here's a layout inspired by Unity's Simple Sunday Scrapping Sketch #2. I used Scraptivity's August /07 kit for my layout. I just love the funky papers by Rouge de Garance in this kit. Extra products Prism cs, Memento Ink, Versamark, MS embossing powder. Stamps: Unity's Good Times, Stylin' Stars and the Nov/09 Scrapbook Collage Kit - Captured Memories.

Here's a look at the sketch:

Cream

Here's a quick layout that I finished tonight for today's challenge at Couture Cardstock to use paint on your project! I had the perfect picture and design to scrap for this challenge! I didn't have any Couture cardstock to use but hopefully I'll win some! I also used Scraptivity's March/10 kit for my layout. Products used: Bazzill cs, Delta Creamcoat and Americana paints, GCD Studio and Shabby Green Door dp and AC felt Thickers.

Journaling reads: "Our silly little Alexandra decided to put diaper cream all over her face! Unfortunately this wouldn't be the last time she decided to play with the Penaten cream! July 14th, 2007 - 15 months old".

Scraptivity March 2010 Kit and Spring Fling Contest!

The Scraptivity March 2010 Kit has now been revealed and is ready for purchase here! Your March kit brings you a gorgeous assortment of papers from Shabby Green Door and GCD Studios. Add the included Shimmerz paints to those and you’ve got a beautiful shimmery or sparkly look. These paints are so fantastic! We know that you will fall in love with them. You’ll also receive a variety of embellishments to complete the look.

Spring Fling Contest - win a 2-month Guest Designer spot!


Here is a quick summary of this contest:

Contest starts on March 3rd, 2010. Last day to sign up is March 11th.

Our Design Team members will post 6 challenges during this contest and participants will have 10 days to complete each one. Participants must complete all 6 challenges. They will be fun challenges with assorted projects.

The winner will win a position on our Design Team as a Guest DT member for 2 months. As our Guest DT member, the winner will receive 2 of our monthly kits at no cost and the winner and their work with the kits will be featured on our website and blog.

Please sign up on our forum at www.scraptivity.com/tell

International applications welcome.

Direct link to the contest thread where you can sign up is here:
http://www.scraptivity.com/tell/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=31868

Hope to see you there!!!

Heaven Sent

Layout created using Scraptivity's March /10 Kit! Picture is of my little Alexandra. Products used: Shabby Green Door dp and fabric snip-its, Bazzill cs, Shimmerz, DMC floss, SU punch, Slice, Tim Holtz ornate frame, Distress inks, Prima e. pearls, Quickutz die and CM journal pen.

A close up:

Adore

Layout created using Scraptivity's March /10 Kit! Picture is of my little Isabella on March 18t/08 (at 7 months old). Products used: Shabby Green Door and GCD Studio dp, Bazzill cs, Shimmerz, Distress inks, Prima lace, Shabby Green Door Fabric Snip-Its, Tim Holtz mini pin, Silhouette Digitial Craft Cutter, CM journal pen and Sizzix dies.

Here's a close-up:

Little Dreamer

Layout created using Scraptivity's March /10 Kit! Picture is of my little Isabella last January. Products used: GCD Studio paper, Shabby Green Door Fabric Snip-Its, CM journal pen, machine stitching, Distress inks, Tim Holtz mini pins, Rose Mocha alphas, Silhouette Digital craft cutter, Shimmerz, EK Sucess Punch, and Prima e. bling.

Here's a close up:

Butterfly Card

Card created using Scraptivity's March/10 kit! Products used: Bazzill cs, Shabby Green Door dp, Inkadoo stamp, Shimmerz, Versamark, Distress ink, Whispers copper embossing powder, machine stitching and Prima e. pearls.

Here's a close-up:

Fly Away ATC

ATC created using Scraptivity's March /10 kit! Products used: Inkadoo Stamp, Distress ink, Shimmerz, Bazzill cs, Shabby Green Door and GCD Studio dp and staples.

Scraptivity February 2010 Kit!

The Scraptivity February 2010 kit is now available for purchase! This kit features some beautiful papers by Webster's Pages and Graphic 45. This month's technique features a really cool lace and glitter technique which you can try with the included lace or paper doilies for different looks! Also included are pretty specialty papers and embelishments to complete the look!

Click here for a complete list of kit contents and here to purchase your February kit!

Scraptivity Online Crop!

Scraptivity is having a week-long Online Crop starting this Friday!

The winter CHA show starts this weekend, so Scraptivity is having an Online Crop to help you use your supplies and make room for all the new goodies which will be released at CHA.

Come and join us on Friday, January 22nd as we launch our CHA Online Crop. We will have multiple challenges posted throughout the day on the 22nd. Then, more challenges will come up during CHA to be posted Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The crop will run until Friday, January 29th, so don't worry if you can't join in on a certain day.

Click here to visit the Online Crops section of the Scraptivity Forum.

Click here to visit the Online Crops section of the Scraptivity Gallery, where you can see creations from past crops and post your creations this time around.

Come and join in on the fun during the Online Crop! There will be lots of great challenges and prizes!

Very Beautiful

Layout created using Scraptivity's January/10 kit. Products used are Prism cs, Teresa Collins dp, 7 Gypsies stamps, Basic Grey Opaline Pearls, Versmark and Palette Hybrid ink, Stampendous embossing powder, Creative Imaginations stickers, Sakura Identi-pen, Martha Stewart and EK Sucess punches.