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Jenifer's Faux Rustic Chipboard Tutorial

2012-01-25T20:29:00.001-04:00

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Jenifer's Faux Rustic Chipboard Tutorial

2012-01-25T20:23:00.001-04:00

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Jenifer's Faux Rustic Chipboard Tutorial

2012-01-25T19:55:00.001-04:00

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2012-01-23T00:28:00.002-04:00

So ,the question is, What does winter mean to me? Here in the Midwest, it means cold and snowy. That was never truer, than last February. We got hit with a winter storm, where is snowed for 24 hrs straight. The total snowfall was somewhere just below 30 inches in that 24 hr period. The storm shut down one of our major expressways, with over 1,500 cars stuck overnight.

I have lived here all my life and I am still not a fan of the cold or snow. For me, I only want snow on Christmas day.

In this layout, I used a photo I took the morning after the big snow storm. You can't even see my front porch. It took my DH hours to shovel us out. So for me, winter is cold, snowy and messy. I am truly a warm weather girl.

Brrrr...my thoughts on winter!

2012-01-20T06:21:00.002-04:00

Here in Ontario when it gets down to -40 degrees, there are times when I just cannot express how welcome spring time will be. That being said, as the years go by, I do try and appreciate winter for what it is and the special activities it brings. If anything, it makes me appreciate summer that much more!

One thing is for sure... winter themed projects are my favourite to scrap! I love all the snowflakes, the glitter, the cool colour schemes and the adorable woodland creatures that grace our pages... so lovely!

Here I've created some winter themed cards. The charm to these cards is in the sponging of my edges and the faux-stitching I've done with my white pen. Keep warm this winter!

~Brenna

Winter Wonder

2012-01-19T13:18:00.003-04:00

I Really do enjoy the winter time.
The photos are of a snowman my Son made and the other is of ice crystals that formed on a tree one very cold morning.

Hope you are enjoying your winter.

Warmly-
Sarinda

Paper Blog
Glass Art Blog

Winter Baby

2012-01-18T17:14:00.001-04:00

I'm not a big winter person, but my birthday is in January--making me a winter baby!

- Kristin

Jenifer's Winter Feelings

2012-01-16T02:30:00.000-04:00

I am not a huge fan of winter, at all. Although I live in the North, I was born and raised in the South and do believe I will always be a Southern girl at heart.....you can take the girl outta the South but you can't take the Southern Roots outta the girl I like to say, lol. Haha and us southern people were not bred to adapt well in cold temps. However with that being said I do love to look out of my windows after a beautiful snowfall. Everything is so white, crisp and clean looking. I love the look of the trees bogged down in sparkly ice crystals that shine brightly in the sunlight. These things are beautiful to me from the inside ONLY, lol......I shiver at the thought of having to go outdoors in that kind of weather, but being a wife and mother I can only protest the outdoors for so long even in the winter, lol they all love it and are bound and determined to get outside and play in it!

Below is a layout I created during one of my rare winter outtings, lol. Can you see the fake smile in my eyes, lol....I just wasn't feeling it it, lol the fun that is....actually all I could feel was bitter cold.

(As usual I have added the above journaling on the back side of my layout)

The paper is from Bo Bunny's Blitzen collection, and I just embellished my layout with a mixture of handmade flowers,snowflakes and a few doilies.

I hope you have enjoyed my page, looking forward to seeing your take on this challenge.

Winter Feelings

2012-01-15T15:04:00.000-04:00

Winter! How do you feel about winter?
Do you miss the sun and the warmth? Or are you crazy about the cold, snow, ice and dark cozy evenings?
Can't wait to see your layouts!!!

Our team will show you a layout about there winter feelings every day this week!
Come and check it out and join us!

A New Year -- Kristin

2012-01-09T01:00:00.000-04:00

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming year, lots of fun things planned.

For my New Year's inspired layout I picked out some bright papers and contrasted them against a stark white background. I included four pictures I've taken of myself so far this year.

Thanks so much for looking.
-- Kristin
www.rukristin.blogspot.com

Live Free

2012-01-06T07:45:00.001-04:00

Hi there! Happy New Year to all of you! I would like to share with you a layout entitled 'Live Free'.
I guess my new year inspiration is always one of them is to live free!
The paper that I have used for this week is from Webster's Pages and I have also used the wrong side of it for this layout.

This is my first craft project for 2012 and it also appeared in another blog (Papier) where I am also the new DT. I'm also very inspired to create more craft works for this year and I hope you do too!

Until then, see ya'

-Nida-

Materials used for this layout:
Main pp: Webster's Pages - Western Romance collection
Paper die-cuts: October Afternoon
Other pp's: Kaisercraft & Glitz Design
Facets and Pen Nibs: Tim Holtz Ideology
Twine: My Mind's Eye Lime Twist
Distress ink: Ranger - Evergreen Bough
Chipboard stickers: Prima
Flowers and ticket ephemera: from Maya Road Shadow Box Kit
Lace: available at Papier
Paper distresser: Ranger
... And of course..my own stapler (lol!)

Book of Life: 365 Little Things in 2012

2012-01-06T05:55:00.000-04:00

Sorry for posting late, was as bit busy yesterday.....not a good start with the new year!
My New Year inspiration is to do a project 365. I will try to blog/scrap/photograph 365 days in 2012 with the little things that make you happy, sad, jolly and so on!
As this project just started, I didn't make a layout today, but just a logo to start my project and to use it in my layouts, blog and facebook page.

Come and join me at

Follow me at: Scrap-4-Kids
Come join me and like my Facebook Page Book of Life

Nanette

A "Mini Me Album"

2012-01-04T01:43:00.002-04:00

New Years is so often focused around resolutions and understandably so. I, however, don't feel it necessary to put pressure on myself; I prefer to reflect and think deeply about the things in my life I love, I would like to improve, I would like to change. Mostly, I focus on the positive and if you really get going, and start putting stuff down on paper, you can come up with an enormously inspiring list about yourself.

I turned 25 this year and made an album that was essentially a creative compilation of all these things. It has been a work in progress as I am constantly coming up with things to add.

I love mini albums because you can get truly creative...and really, who isn't love with mini versions of scrap materials?? They're adorable!

I hope that you can use scrapping to inspire yourself this January- or at any other time of year. All the best in 2012!

~Brenna

New Year Inspiration... Honey Bee.

2012-01-03T12:41:00.003-04:00

Happy New Year Everyone....

Wishing you all that you desire in this coming year.

I created this layout to remind me that I love what I do for a living. I am so very lucky to be able to make a living with my art. Which leads me to working most all the time. I am not much of a resolution kind of person. However, I will be making more of an effort to keep a routine.

Something like this.

5:30 am Studio Time
8:15 am Say goodbye to my Husband and Son
9:00 am Emails, Proposals and more studio time
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Studio and errands
3:00 pm Workout
4:30 Mom hat on.

Let us know what your endeavors are....
Warmly and Kindly-
Sarinda

Blogs:
http://AggregateMemories.blogspot.com
http://ReflectiveArtStudio.blogspot.com

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T15:32:00.001-04:00

A happy new year for all of you!

Our new theme is: New Year inspiration!
What is yours?

Check out our blog the next 2 weeks to see what our DT team has come up with.
You can enter on by adding to Mr Linky on the right

Kim's layout - Family Traditions

2011-12-16T19:23:00.004-04:00

This week is all about Christmas and what it means to you. To me it means family traditions.

For as long as I can remember, one of our traditions is for the whole family to get together on Christmas Eve. Each year a different family member would host the gathering. To an outsider looking through the window, this gather may resemble chaos. Just people every where. Kids and grow-ups alike, sitting on the floor playing games, Christmas music playing from the stereo, Christmas movies playing on the television. The meal for this gathering is potluck, so you may have someone eating tacos, while the person next to them is chowing down on pizza.

At midnight, we all gather in front of the Christmas tree and we get to open the gifts we bought for each other. Every year we do it in a different sequence. One year it's the oldest to the youngest, the next year it is the youngest to the oldest. It never matters what order we go in, it always seems that I am in the middle.

One year we managed to get a group photo. This photo is extremely special to me, because there are several people in this photo that are no longer with us. I am so glad that we were able to get this group photo. Maybe I'll try and take another one this year. Here is my layout about "What Christmas means to me":

Family Traditions

I used lots of Bo-Bunny on this layout. All items came from an older Swirlydoos kit.

It's your turn to tell us "What Christmas means to you". Post those layouts, we have a wonderful RAK just waiting on someone.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Holidays!!

Kim

Jenifer's Christmas Spirit Post

2011-12-15T01:16:00.003-04:00

This weeks topic is
The Christmas Spirit

and what it means to you.

I would definitely have to say as most of us would that Christmas is much different as an adult than it was a child for sure. Now instead of spending the whole month of December in a euphoric trance waiting for Santa and wondering what will be in sack for you, you spend the whole month of December trying create this same feeling you experienced as a child for your own children. We go through great lengths to keep the integrity of Santa, Elves, his Reindeer and the whole myth alive for our children. But I cannot say I mind at all I love watching how happy it makes them and seeing my own face in theirs as that joyful much anticipated day draws closer.

We start our Christmas traditions the weekend before Thanksgiving actually. We like to transform the house into Santa land, lol. This is a huge job, lol I think it took us 8 hours this year, lol. We pack away everything in the living room and dinning room and put out our many Holiday items instead. We even put up 2 trees. The one in the dinning room is reserved to look more elegant and the one in the living room is for all of our modge podge of ornaments we've collected over the years along with all the treasured items the kids have made us over the years in school. We leave the tree in the living room empty with only lights on it and on Thanksgiving day when the whole family is here, we let the kids decorate it. The kids really enjoy this and the grandparents really appreciate being a part of the kids holiday traditions as they don't get to do this with own children anymore. The kids love all their pretty holiday things out for the month. I love to walk into the living room and see one of them fiddling some of the decor. Never fails whether it be a snow globe they are shaking vigorously or changing the numbers on the how many days til Christmas countdowns we have.

On Christmas Eve the kids and I spend the day cooking and baking away, we make platters and platters of holiday cookies. Oh I can just smell gingerbread men just talking about it. Anyway we put the cookies and milk out for Santa as most people do and the kids wake up the next morning and usually find Santa's ball off the end of his hat lying near the platter of cookies....lol. We always try to think of little details like that to keep the spirit alive.

I hope one day they will have the opportunity to make these kind of memories with their own children and pass down stories of their own favorite holidays and traditions from when they were small. It's not about material things or how many gifts you get but about the lasting memories you make.

This is my take on this week's challenge. It's a layout of me stringing lights on the tree.

I used Riddersholm's I Believe and The Day Before Collections for this page. I misted the doily behind the photo and cut out the center. The sentiment is from Bo Bunny's Father Christmas collection and the flowers are Prima. I used some filler I found from my local craft store, in the holiday section behind the flowers to make them look more dramatic. The cherub is actually just a cheapie Christmas decoration that I was dying to add on a page, lol and this one happened to be perfect!

Don't forget to link your take on this weeks challenge for your opportunity to win Sarinda's handmade necklace she so generously donated as this week's RAK!

Holiday Season to be jolly

2011-12-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hi All! This week's theme is about Christmas spirit. I don't celebrate Christmas here but the joy of Christmas is always felt since it is celebrated at the end of the year and that means its a holiday season here!! Even though I don't celebrate it, it's one of the most joyous occasion to celebrate in my part of the world. You need to come to see and believe it! Everywhere is decorated with Christmas trees or themes. And the reason I love this is it also means the holiday season is coming and mostly people are traveling out from the city to be with their loved ones on a trip or just going back to their hometowns to meet their parents.

Since its a holiday season, it also a popular month for couples to tie the knot. Seems that arranging and coordinating wedding things are easier to be done during the holiday , I guess.
So, I want to share a card today..not a layout as usual, which I did to celebrate this holiday season. I hope you like it!
Materials used for this card:
Base card: Bazzil Basics
Patterned paper: Prima
Glitter stickles: Ranger
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Ranger
Do join us this week and show off your creations on this week's theme! It's very simple by clicking on the Mr Linky tool on the side bar and insert your blog address for us to view your creations!
And don't forget that we are also offering a delicious RAK especially designed by our very own DT Sarinda. It's a homemade glass pendant and it's definitely one of a kind!
Join us and let's have fun!
-Nida-

Christmas Spirit Challenge by Nanette

2011-12-13T14:18:00.001-04:00

Christmas is being together with family and friends and to enjoy yourself. This is not always easy because there is always a lot of pressure. There should be great food and great company and no sad faces.....
This layout shows that we really have fun at Christmas time.

This layout is made with a photo I took a few years ago of my hubby, eldest daughter and my mum. They were doing silly with the reindeer hats. I copied the photo once in a seperate layoer and converted the photo to black and white. Then I erased the reindeer parts again on the top layer (the black and white one), so that the red emerged again on the photo. That's all. I used photoshop elements for this trick.

I used green and christmas test paper of We R Memorykeepers (Merry and bright Scrapbooking Pad), Websters Pages Vellum & Diecut kit sheet and a journalling card from Webster's 'Waiting for Santa', Joycraft Diecut Design Paper Christmas, Maya road snowflake, smooth ink red and silver, Websterers Plorettes Princess Petals, glitter flowers from my local store, Glitz Red Pompons.

Thanks for stopping by!
And don't forget to enter our challenge in order to win the great RAK!!!!

Christmas Spirit

2011-12-12T14:26:00.003-04:00

For me, Christmas is all about Family and friends. I love the season; it brings together people who haven't seen each other for perhaps the entire year. I love to scrap book Christmas events and family traditions.

Here I have scrapped a layout using old photos of my family from the early 1950's. I used vintage inspired materials and chose a layout that the small original photos would not get lost on. I looove Christmas and I wish you and yours all the best this holiday season! Happy scrapping :)

Brenna

Christmas Spirit Challenge.

2011-12-11T14:58:00.003-04:00

Welcome to our new challenge for this December month:

Christmas Spirit Challenge

What does Christmas mean to you? Do you like to shop for the perfect gift, do you study weeks to make perfect Christmas food, is it about gathering with your friends or family or is it the spiritual side of Christmas? Scrap it and share it with our on Scrap Yourself.

This challenge will run for 3 weeks. The best entry will win a fabulous prize, sponsored by our own DT member Sarinda.

Wear glass jewelry to make a statement at a party, or for a quiet evening of elegant dining. Pendants are kiln formed glass, fired in a kiln, hand beveled and polished on a 16" ball chain. Each piece is one of a kind.

The winner will get both pendants! One for you and one to give.

The true Christmas Spirit

This pendant is handmade by Sarinda. She is a glas artist. This pendant is great on a necklace, but you could also use it on a scrapbook project! The choice is yours.

If you want to see more of here great work, check out Reflective Art Studio.

We will show you our 'Christmas Spirit' layouts the next few days. So please return for more inspiration! Enter your creations by using Mr Linky on the right.

Happy Scrapping!!!

Change the World... Sarinda's Layout

2011-12-02T13:13:00.003-04:00

So I will be Brief on this topic.... and obviously this is not real money.....!!!

As we all know money makes our world go round. Right? I do believe to ask that our society go back to a place of bartering is naive. So with this I have made a commitment to knowing where the money I spend goes to. Does it help a local farmer keep his/her local farm.... Etc...
Cheers and a warm thank you.
Sarinda

Change the World - Kristin's Layout

2011-12-01T18:00:00.001-04:00

Happy Thursday everyone. Today's prompt really spoke to me. Two of my passions are women's rights and the political system. In tackling a subject like 'Change the World', I really wanted to write something that meant a little bit more to me than your every day journaling. I've also decided that I'm going to try to follow through with this a little bit more on each of my layouts; writing journaling that comes from a deep place inside both my heart and my head.

Here is my layout:

Thank you very much for stopping by. You can also see my work at www.rukristin.blogspot.com; thanks so much.

Kim layout

2011-12-01T01:14:00.010-04:00

How would I change the world?

Hey guys sorry I'm so late posting.

This was a very difficult topic for me. I say that because I feel so passionately about a lot of things I would like to change in the world. There is the homeless problem, good affordable healthcare, pay for school teachers.....my list goes on and on.

All that said, my answer to How would I change the world? By making it more beautiful. Here is my layout expressing that. It is full of florals, flourishes, butterflies and soft colors. I think there is great beauty all around us, we just need to really just open our eyes and look for it.

As for my layout, here is what the journaling says:

If I could change the world.

What would I do if I could change the world? There are a lot
of things in the world that I think need changing, but one of the
things I would do is make the world more beautiful.

Yes, there are other things, which in the grand scheme of life
that may seem more important. However, think about how you feel when you
are surrounded by the beauty of nature.

It would be my hopes that in making the world more beautiful, the
good feelings would permeate all through mankind. It may sound kind of
simple, but I think it would be hard to be unkind to one another when surrounded
by Great Beauty.

For my layout I used paper from Pink Paislee and G45
Flowers by Kaisercraft and Prima
Wooden butterfly by Kaisercraft
Flourish by Zva
Chicken wire by Dusty attic

Thanks for looking. Remember the challenge goes through next week. Let's see how you would change the world.

Kim

Jenifer's Layout

2011-11-29T03:13:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone, it's Jenifer again, hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving Holiday!

This weeks topic here at Scrap Yourself is

"If I Could Change The World"

What would you do if you could change the world? I had a bit of a hard time with this one, because the list could go on forever, lol. But I settled on an issue that I think would be a great start to making this world a better place for ourselves and generations to come.....Live and Let Live

HERE'S MY TAKE ON THIS WEEKS TOPIC

LIVE AND LET LIVE

The journaling reads:

If I could change the world, I'm not sure I'd

know where to start, there are so many

evils in the world we live in today....I'm not

sure it could be changed. I could go on

forever about every montrocity that plauges

this world on a daily a basis, but I won't. I

do believe no one said it better than Mr John

Lennon himself when he sang out "All You

Need Is Love" There's never been one thing

more true. If as a world we could find it in our

hearts to love our fellow man and forget the

hate and rage we hold in our hearts towards

anyone of the unlike, I'm sure that would be

an amazing start to changing the evils in this

world and making it a better place for the

entire human race! I wish people understood

that different is ok, we do not all have to be

the same, why would you want to be. We

must learn to love one another for who and

what we are, without persacution. It's ok to

love your own God, it's ok if you are gay, it's

ok to make life choices that are best for you

and will do no harm to others, it's ok to have

your own beliefs and rituals, it's ok to march

to the beat of your own drum. Who are we to

judge for what is right and what is wrong, we

have a maker that will do this for us one day

LIVE AND LET LIVE

SUPPLIES:

background paper Prima Fairy Flora collection

DCWV scrap pieces layered behind the journaling

Prima haydranga floawers

embroidery floss

generic doily

generic beads

generic buttons

Bazzil card stock and Cricut's Cursive 101 cartridge for the alpha's

the butterfly is actually a patch I had bought to go on my daughter's jeans

For more details and close up's vivist my blog at

http://heldscraptive.blogspot.com/

Link your yake on this week's topic by December 11, 2011 for a chance to win a RAK!

Change the World by Nida

2011-11-27T05:52:00.001-04:00

This week's theme is 'Change the World'. That's a big theme to me. It's a big theme but it wasn't long for me to decide on what I want to scrap about. It's about something that seems to be in our local news almost every day. It's about parent/s abandoning their newborns at places where they wish their secrets are well kept from the public. In my country, having a child out of wedlock is a serious offense. Its forbidden.

And the sad thing is when things happen, some leave them in front of hospitals, some leave them in public toilets and some even went further by drowning or throwing the babies in the drains or rivers for fear that they will get caught by the authorities. If I could change the world, I would put a stop to all this. To me it's very simple, I'm a mother myself. I would never do that to my own child or anyone's child. Maybe I don't understand why they just had to make this horrible decision, but killing a baby just doesn't justify anything at all, at least to me.

So, here's a layout of my son taking one of his first few steps in life. I would never stop him from what he deserves in life. I can only love and guide him through as much and as long as I can.

We would like you, our lovely readers to join in and submit your layouts for this week's theme. You can scrap on anything on how you would like to change the world. We would love to know. You can join us by linking your layouts to the Mr Linky tool on the side bar. Don't forget to come back to view our DTs layout for the rest of this week and get yourself inspired!

Till then!

-Nida-

Some of the materials I have used for this layout:
Chippie: Kaisercraft
Brads: Basic Grey
Stamp: Glitz Creations
Ink: Ranger

Kristin's Layout: My New Toy

2011-11-23T16:28:00.001-04:00

I took this week's challenge 'So Thankful', in another direction. I wanted to document how grateful I am that I was able to get my new kindle, and what a difference its made to me in the short time that I've had it.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving!

New Challenge: So Thankful

2011-11-20T13:46:00.001-04:00

Can you believe that another week has come and gone already. Time flies this time of the year. So busy with the holidays coming!
But there is always some time for scrapbooking!!! Therefore a new challenge.

SO THANKFUL

Our DT-team will post an example layout every day this week to give you some inspiration.

But off course, we would like to see your work too!!!!
This challenge will run until next sunday, November 27.

The winner will be awarded with our new Scrap Challenge Award.
You can enter your layout on the Mr. Linky on the right.
Can't waite so see your entries!

"I'm Going Places"

2011-11-17T04:27:00.002-04:00

I took a literal spin on this 'positive talk' and made a page filled with forms of locomotion. I just love the colour scheme of this page and the adorable vintage cards I used from October Afternoon. I actually ran out of some of my letters and used an upside down 'V' as an 'A' and an upside down 'W' as an 'M.' Get creative with your letters and try to use 'em all!

The clouds in this layout add to the dreamy, looking forward aspect of not only will I travel but I will accomplish great things and have adventure in my life. Hope I've inspired you to create a page of your own positive self talk. Happy Scrapping!

Brenna :)

Positiv Self-Talk by Nanette

2011-11-16T04:58:00.002-04:00

When I thought about this post I had to think hard. Most of the time I'm not positiv at all about myself. I could make a list about myself that I don't like at all in no time. But positiv stuff.....I really had to think that one through.
One thing that came up again and again was about being a 'home maker'. I love improving the house and making it nice and cosy so that there is a true home for our family to come home to. It could be painting for days or just baking some cupcakes. This make me feel at home, but also for my kids, hubby and family or friends that come over at our place.

So my positiv self-talk is:

I'm a good 'Home Maker'

This layout shows an example of me and my eldest daughter working together on a new painting on the wall of her bedroom. I don't say that my painting skills are great, but the feeling it gave making it together was great!
This digi layout was made with the digital kit 'The Dwelling Place' from Everyday Moms Ideas.

Now I can't wait to see your projects!!!! Show them to us using Mr. Linky and win our scrapbook challenge award! You wil find the Mr. Linky HERE

If you want to know more about me, check me out at scrap-4-kids.blogspot.com.

Thanks for stopping by,
Nanette

Jenifer's Positive Self Post

2011-11-15T18:26:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, Jenifer here!

Hope you all are having a terrific day!

This weeks challenge was to create a layout using the topic "Positive Self"

I had to think about this one a bit, because if you really think about it, most of us beat ourselves up on a daily basis over stupid stuff, but rarely have nice things to say.

This was such a nice excuse to let myself off the hook for once, lol.

All in all after mulling over options I decided the thing that came to mind the most was Imperfection...who's perfect? There's those, whom think they are, lol but none of us really truely are and thats ok.

I have to remind myself of this often....

"Imperfect Is Ok"

For further design details visit my blog

http://heldscraptive.blogspot.com/

Positive Self Talk

2011-11-13T10:25:00.001-04:00

Hi there! This week's theme is on Positive Self Talk - the good things about you and what do you say to YOU.

All I need to say to myself now is that I'm very happy to have all the people I know in my life especially my closest family. They are with me in times of good and bad, happy or sad.
So, whenever I'm in need of that positive self talk, I will think of my loved ones always.

I hope you like the layout that I have created for this week's theme. Here are some of the items that I have used for this layout.

Pp: Webster's Pages, Glitz Creations
Push pin: Webster's Pages
Pearls: Queen and co.
Rhinestones: Prima

If you would like to see some more of my craft works, you are welcome to visit my blog.
See you soon!

Some close-ups below of the layout.

Nida.

New Challenge: Positiv Self-Talk

2011-11-13T07:00:00.001-04:00

Hi, we are back with a brand new challenge called:

'Positiv Self-Talk'

The challenge is:
Make a layout about you and what you like about yourself.
What do you say to yourself when you look into the mirror?
Why are you happy about this?

Our DT-team will post an example layout every day this week to give you some inspiration.

But off course, we would like to see your work too!!!!
This challenge will run until next sunday, November 20.

The winner will be awarded with our new Scrap Challenge Award.

You can add your link to Mr Linky below.

Happy Scrapping and enjoy your weekend!

Love: My Safe Place

2011-11-09T21:53:00.000-04:00

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

I had fun with this week's challenge: "My Safe Place"

Instead of picking out an actual location; I decided that I would focus on the person that I go to when I need to feel safe.

Here is my layout:

Thanks so much for playing along with us!

My Place

2011-11-07T10:50:00.000-04:00

The theme for today is...Safe Place. And here I show you My place. My corner, how I "named". Even my son when I said I am going to my corner he knows what I am talking about.
This is the place in my house where I can be my self. Here are just my rules, and I need to think just about what I want! Don't misunderstand me, my home is my temple. But inside my house... my corner is "My place".
Here is the Layout I create for this theme.

Rainbow Obsessed......

2011-11-04T13:38:00.003-03:00

Completely Obsessed with a rainbow Holiday...
I know we are freshly out of Halloween. Granted this is a bit early for even me.

This all started recently when we started the remodel of our kitchen and my Son wanted a RAINBOW Kitchen, Rainbow Garden, RAINBOW Holiday-!

I am on the hunt for all things that are Rainbow, ornaments, decorations that we can make together. Here are some nice ones....
Enjoy-!
Sarinda

must have...Cheesecake!

2011-11-03T01:29:00.002-03:00

I definitely would not categorize myself as someone with an addictive personality. I had a really hard time trying to think of things that I am either obsessed with or simply can't live without. All I could come up with were things that I REALLY REALLY like!

One thing in particular that I have a hard time resisting when at a restaurant would be cheese cake. Mmmm...love my cheesecake! This page happens to be cheesecake from NYC, how delicious! Please enjoy!

I kept a neutral palette when making this page and let the photos do all the work. Layering of complimentary patterned paper gives visual interest and rounding corners softens the look. Thanks for peeking!

Brenna :)

Obsessed by books : Nanette

2011-11-02T07:38:00.003-03:00

The theme of this week is OBSESSION.

I could have choosen scrapbooking. LOL! But that is a bit too obvious isn't it?

So I decided it was books! I even took a photo especially for this challenge with piles of books.....But then I found this picture of me, made last week in Germany in our camper (mobil home) during our vacation. This photo shows it all.

How much I do love books.

Nothing can stop me from reading. Not even a glass of rosé! Or a baby on my lap!

For the interested: It's a book of Hannah Kristen. I just recently found out about her books and I love them ALL!

I used a few things out of my pile of Webster's Pages and added lots of ink and 2 book embellishments (who were in my stash for many years - aha thought so I should never throw anything out!). Still fighting with the bloomers though. They are so big on a layout, so I used some ink on them too, to give them some shading. I added the word 'books' many times too give extra attention to my obsession.

Now it is your turn! Scrap your obsession and show it to us!
Thanks for stopping by,

Jenifer's Post

2011-11-01T13:12:00.000-03:00

Hi Y'all, Jenifer here!

This weeks topic is OBSESSED, we all have a weekness for something right???

I love ALOT of things, like chocolate, reading, coffee, motocross, bubble baths, and the list goes on......

But I'm not obsessed with those things.....this topic was easy for me because other than the love for my family theres only one other thing that I'm obsessed with....cannot go to long without doing it....

I MUST BE CREATIVE!

And my creative outlet is scrapbooking. Scrapbooking is something I do for myself....with the added bonus of the gift it will be to my children one day.

It's something I love doing, I have it on my mind most of the time, haha I'm always looking for photo ops or oportunities for a new scrappy subject, something I can use for a cool title, looking for things that I can use on my pages. So I would say thats pretty obsessive....

The cool part though is my family is completely supportive of my obsession and enjoy's it's outcome, so I would say it's a win win situation.....

My layout today is actually pretty basic, one word says it all....

Obsession by Nida

2011-10-30T20:00:00.011-03:00

Hi there! It's my turn again and this week we have a new theme. Obsession.

Frankly speaking, this theme is not an easy one for me. Maybe because I have a lot of obsessions? Lol! Not really. Shoes? Handbags? Emmm...nope. Jewellery? Nahh... I don't call myself obsess over that too! It was quite long for me to figure out until I was at the bookshop one day and going through some funky note pads, which I just had to buy. Yess...Books! Notepads! I am obsessed with books and paper pads. Here's my confession; I have been obsessed with books since I was a child.

So, here's my layout showing off my constant obsession. There's a photo of me with my precious new bookshelf and holding my latest crave on Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments Series. The 2nd photo; is just to show a small percentage (ha ha!) of my notepads collection. I have been a collector of note pads since 1992! Some of which, I have used as my personal journal, some to jot down favourite recipes (only jot..but never tried!..hehe) and others, well, to-do-list and etc. I have different notepads for different activities like birthdays planning, maternity, scrapbooking and cardmaking (and this one I carry with me everyday in my handbag! Lol!). I have several colours of notepads in the office and I usually rotate them. Makes office life more interesting and less stressful ( in a very small way).

By the way, thanks to Scrap Yourself, this is the first time I took a photo of myself. I hope this won't be my next obsession..Sheeesh....

Just on the materials used here in my layout.

Paper: My Mind's Eye, Smile Always, Glitz Creations; and also a bit from DCWV.

Bloomers: Bo Bunny, which I have distressed with Tattered Rose Distress Ink by Ranger

Punch: Martha Stewart & Fiskars- used my scrap paper for this.

Chipboard stickers: My Mind's Eye

Anyway, I hope you like my layout. A very simple one from me this time. :)

TFL!

Nida

A Letter to my younger self

2011-10-27T08:00:00.002-03:00

Just like my fellow DT members, I don't have very many pictures of my little me. This past April my dh and I took a trip to NY to visit family. My Aunt had several photo albums that I just had to go through. I found this jewel of a photo of myself. It is my 2nd grade school picture. No one at home even has this picture. It was in pristine condition as well. This is the second time I have scrapped this photo since April, guess I'll have to retire it soon.

If you ever wanted to do a layout to include a letter/advice to your younger self, this is the perfect challenge to use. That's what I did. the title of my layout is be Kind and here it is.

The envelope tucked under the picture contains the letter. The letter reads;

To my younger self,
that saying about all you really need to know you learned in kindergarten is true. The most important thing you learned then was to be kind to people, you never what they may be going through. Later in life you will understand just how important that is, as you will find yourself going through some trials.

Fortunately, you will come out on the upside of the trials. During your journey, you will encounter many people, some were kind and some were unkind. Those that were unkind could have affected your outcome in a very negative way, had you let them. You were lucky, you have a strong support system and developed a healthy self-esteem. You chose to to focus on those that were kind during your struggles.

Remember the way that those who were unkind to you made you feel? Do you want to be responsible for making someone else feel that way? I know your older self doesn't, so always remember, be Kind.

I used the August kit from here to complete my layout. I hope this inspires you to pull out the little me pictures and do some scrapping.

Nineties Fashion by Kristin

2011-10-26T17:22:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone!

Happy Wednesday, I hope everyone is having a spectacular week. I loved this week's challenge--little me. I've had a couple of old photos of myself that I've been dying to throw into a new layout, and this was a fantastic excuse!

This is one of my all time favorite pictures; a photo of me and my (distant) cousin at our family reunion in 1991. I just love how we were dressed; nineties fashion was just so much fun.

Thanks so much for dropping by and we'd all love to see your own take on this week's challenge!

Little Me by Lisa

2011-10-26T10:46:00.002-03:00

I do not think I have ever scrapped any pictures of me when I was little until now and I admit is was NOT easy. I do not have many pictures of me when I was little so that has always made it harder. I think I found only three to choose from..... in the end the photo I found of myself as a new baby in the hospital at only 5 pounds or so really was calling to me......

See, I was born early and fought my way through many health problems and risks from being born premature with complications. I have wanted to put down how I feel about that for a long time... and now I have.
I used a VERY beautiful kit found HERE from Birds of a Feather for my page. I love the aged feel of the page and the little hits of glitter and mist made it feel complete to me.

I hope this will inspire you to scrap the little you... the one that has a story of her own.

Little Me by Becca

2011-10-24T09:44:00.000-03:00

This was a hard challenge for me. I didn't have any pictures of me as a baby. I needed my Mom's help. She scanned the picture and then I could work with it. Like you can see in the picture... it is pretty old... and have that "reddish" tone.

I tried to use different elements that match with the picture and give it some kind of contrast too.

I used for the paper in the background MME paper. I used a heart doily and change the color with some spray colors. The border of the letters and the paper I used acrylic bronze paint. I give it to the picture distressed borders. I add the butterfly spray and I used crochet flowers and different size mulberry flowers. The flower made it with seam binding, lace, and pearl trim was made it for a good friend, and I finally found the perfect project to used!

Grab Life By the "You Know What"

2011-10-21T01:51:00.005-03:00

AND have fun.....

I am a full time Artist and let me be the first to tell you that there are a lot of critics out there. Not that I am cynical..... But It takes a lot to put my emotional self out there for a living. There will always be someone who ReaLLy enjoys me and my work. YEAH. (these are the folks you gather around you) Then other days there are some who... well, just don't get it. AND that is ok too. Why am I any different than all of you. We all have an inner critic. RIGht?

My Point here is... Just start doing what you love and in YOUR own aesthetic. Have your inner VOICE LOUD and Proud. You got here because of your life. And whatever starts the flame in your heart to grow... Well then.

Enjoy Life and like you for who you are. It may not be perfect... who said that anyway. It is not about that, it is about just the act of DOING. Picasso was not Picasso in a day, It took a lifetime.

"Face the brilliance of your most wonderful creations and dwell on your dreams."

Journal Reads:

Sassafras….

Celebrating life with wit, integrity and knowing you can do anything; you set your mind to. Sometimes we fall down… However, Most of the time finding out what we want to be when we grow up is about elimination of what you don’t want to do. Which in turn leads us to where we really want to be. SO start checking off your list.

A few quotes I like:

"Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels."

~ Faith Whittlesey

"Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself."

~ Oprah Winfrey

"Canadian Woman" by Brenna

2011-10-20T01:36:00.002-03:00

Celebrate the woman you are eh? This was a theme with SO many possibilities. I initially thought I'd make a page about my triumphs and failures, or maybe my many skills, or a page on how I define myself and in the end opted for a much lighter and humorous layout. Me- as a Canadian woman!

The journalling reads as follows:

as a true Canadian woman, I know how to skate in both hockey skates and figure skates. I have shovelled off a lake. I own long underwear. I not only know what La tire (french word pronounced Teer with a rolling 'r') is, I also know how to make it. I shovel my car out from under inches of ice and walk my dogs at -40 degrees below. I've climbed a ski hill in the middle of the night and came sliding down it on a GT. I know that beaver tails and hot chocolate are essential when skating the world's longest rink and I have a wardrobe for four very different seasons and everything in between...not that I'm complaining 'bout that! I am a Canadian woman.

To make this page I started with a strong layered middle that anchors the layout and built off from there, adding embellishments and clusters. I think photos should almost always be the main focus and I made sure that my colour schemed complimented the unique winter shades in my picture. I inked and sprayed my letters. I often only partially ink when using craft white ink to give a weathered and aged effect.

For more details and to see more of my work please visit my blog: http://scrapsmith.blogspot.com/

Brenna :)

Womanhood: I will survive by Nanette

2011-10-19T04:32:00.002-03:00

Hi, this is my first post at Scrap Yourself. So glad to be here!
This weeks challenge is about womanhood. That was a hard one for me. Never felt like a real woman all my life. When I was young I even wanted to be a boy. I actually looked like a boy and I didn't care about that until I was about 15.
Growing up, going to university, work, marriage, kids. I still wasn't really thinking about being a woman, or life in general. Until that black day 3 years ago in October. I woke up and thought my life was over. I thought I was dying, having a heart attack and it was time to say goodbye. It turned out my heart was fine, but for the next months I hardly could get out of my bed, walk, talk, breath. I was burned out, had chronical hyperventilation and even panic attacks. It took me two years to get back on my feet again and to look back. I found out I lived the life I was supposed to live, as many women do.
I took care of everyone and everything and that I had just done to much before something snapped.....now I'm back. I realised that I'm a person, a woman, someone who should take better care of herself! I started to start with atletics, something I loved doing when I was younger, became a coach too, bought myself a dog to take long walks to enjoy the outdoors, and cut back the work (and the money and found out that I dind't even care!). And as my health improved I got the ultimate present to celebrate womanhood. I got pregnant of my third child!

The layout that I made shows me with my dog in the period I was still ver tired. Should print this blogpost on it as a journal. But somehow it is still to painful to journal it.....

Jenifer's post

2011-10-18T01:02:00.002-03:00

Hi Everyone, Jenifer here,

I am so excited to be posting my first assignment for Scrap Yourself!

Today's topic is Womanhood!

This is a perfect topic for me, because I am nearing a milestone in my life and with that becoming to know the real true me even more and who I really am.

I'll be 30 next month and although it's not my favorite feeling in the world, at the same time I also feel somewhat of a peaceful calming feeling attached to these emotions as well. Let me elaborate....you know that feeling when you are in your twenties and you know your an adult..... you act like an adult and live the daily life of an adult but inside you still feel like a young vurnerable little girl playing dress up in your moms heels and pearls???? I am finally at a point in my life where I feel like a woman, no more a child but all woman, and although I'm getting older I feel even sexier today than I did five or six years ago...not in a conceded way, but in a way that only a woman can feel. There is something humbling and almost seductive about knowing your inner self and being at peace with it.

So my layout today celebrates the woman I am today and who I have become and what I am no longer.

TOUTES LES FEMME

(All Woman)

Sorry for the glittery flowers.....they are not that shimmery IRL.....

So what I did here was print what I wrote above and taped it to the back of my page, you'll find I don't always journal on the front of my layout's. But the stuff I choose create my page helps me tell my story, for instance:

*I choose the soft soothing color palette, the lace and the doily because they represent femininity, although I have a adventurous side I'd say I am still pretty girly.

*I choose to use the parfume bottles and flowers to represent the soft fragrant yummy smells that only a woman can have.....I love to smell pretty!

*I choose to do my title in French because to me most things french exude a sexiness and like I mentioned above I feel sexier now than I did when I was younger.

*The pearls are representative of the feelings I used to have of still being a young girl wearing my mothers heels and pearls.

* The distressing represents the stresses that come along with being a woman, I mean lets face it ladies.....men get off easy!

*The bow represents the fact that although getting older has made me more in touch with myself, I do not want to loose that sense of youth....I think staying young at heart as you grow older is importatnt.

So I hope you have enjoyed my page today and feel free to visit my blog for close up's and details!

http://heldscraptive.blogspot.com/

Sea Waves - Celebrate the Women You Are by Nida

2011-10-17T08:00:00.098-03:00

Hi there! It's Nida here and this is my first post for Scrap Yourself. The challenge that I've been given for this week's theme is 'Celebrating the Women You Are'. So, here's my layout presenting the woman that I am and always wanted to be! You can't really see my face but this was me during one of my scuba-diving trips (actually this photo was me snorkelling my way to the boat after completing a dive. I never had an underwater photo taken before! How weird is that!? LOL!).

I've always loved the great outdoor and my favourite is certainly scuba-diving. Underwater, I feel so relaxed and always mesmerised of how great God creations are and how important for us to protect them. I haven't been diving for quite some time now owing to my busy life with my family and also commitment to my job. I do hope someday I would be able to scuba-dive again. This is certainly one of my greatest passion in life!

So, on that note, I have created this layout using some elements that represents the sea, or near the sea. I have actually applied white paint onto the background so that it reminds me of the sea waves. Sometimes, when the weather is rough, it does look like that! LOL! I have that pretty Webster's Pages printed paper (pp) of a lighthouse and fussy cut it and adhered to the layout using 2 layers of cardboard (underneath) just to add dimension. I've also used in this layout, Mariposa pp from DCWV. I've somehow added the linen string, which reminded me of one incident where I had to be pulled up onto the boat by using a rope due to the rough waves! LOL!

The flowers here are from Prima and I have just added some glitter onto the red ones. I've also added that table lamp chipboard sticker by My Mind's Eye for fun. If you notice, I have also used Martha Stewart punch around the page on this layout and also raw chippie from Dusty Attic.

Thanks for looking! Hope you like it!

Nida

Meet Kristin

2011-10-15T06:00:00.001-03:00

Meet Kristin you will just love here style!!

1. I'm big into politics and women's issues.

2. I love the NFL, and Sundays are spent at home.

3. I'm super into video games.

4. I've been a redhead for the last 6 months.

5. I can be really shy and introverted.

6. I love cooking and coming up with new recipes.

7. I love board games and trivia.

8. I've lived in New Jersey my whole life.

9. I love the Harry Potter series

10. Creativity is a totally necessary outlet for my happiness.

Meet Becca

2011-10-14T06:00:00.002-03:00

Meet Becca

I am from Puerto Rico, but live in rainy Washington State.
I work as a Teacher Assistant and I love math, ok I know what you are thinking... FREAK! LOL
I have a 7 years old boy that my world round around him, and I am married with the love of my life, I am madly in love like a teenager with his first love.
I have a big family and they live in Puerto Rico. I miss them so much!
I love candies and coffee and I amÂ trying to cut it down... both... but not doing it good!
I love to smile! I love the people feel welcome.
I love fashion, pink and hearts.
I am a simple person, easy to make happy' and the priority in my live is my family.
I am a 100% If you don't have anything nice to say better don't say anything at all.
I love Scrapbook because is my way to preserve the past.

Meet Kim

2011-10-13T20:21:00.000-03:00

Hello SY Fan!!
Meet the lovely Kim you will delighted by her sweet designs!!

1. I am married to a guy that dumped me once. we have been married for 17 yrs. We have no children or pets.

2. My husband and I love to travel. We take at least 4 trips per year, some may be mini trips some may be as long as 2 weeks. right now our trip to Puerto Vallarta remains our favorite.

3. I am the biggest NFL fan you will ever meet. Don't sit next to me when one of my favorite teams is playing. Oh, the things you may hear.

4. I love Mexican and Italian food. I could live off of either one.

5. I was born and raised in the Midwest, but the older I get the more i have the cold. I only want to see snow on Christmas Day.

6. My hobbies: Scrapping of course, reading, listening to music (I love 70's music), and watching movies. Sydney Poitier and Audrey Hepburn are my favorite actors.

7. My favorite holidays: Christmas and my birthday. Oh, in my house my birthday IS a holiday! LOL!

8. I love to workout. I m in training for a charity boxing match. I really love the training. I plan on continuing after the boxing match is over.

9. I started scrapping 10 yrs ago after my mother died. I had a friend that scrapped and was never really interested. Then, my sister took all my mom's pictures. I got them copied and new I had to do something with them, so enter scrapping.

10. I am really excite to be a part of this new team and I am looking forward to working with these talented ladies.

Meet Lisa

2011-10-12T06:00:00.000-03:00

Are loving the FAB new design team?? I am already inspired by these lovely gals!!
Meet Lisa

Here are my facts (hope these are okay... I feel so BORING...lol)

1. My faith is the center of all I do.

2. I like to do something crafty everyday!

3. I am a mommy to 6.

4. I home school my children (and it is so fun). I always dreamed of being a teacher when I grew up and well, I am =)

5. We grow our own garden and we enjoy canning and preserving food for the whole year.

6. I like lattes. a lot. especially with pumpkin swirl and whipped cream.

7. I have been married my whole adult life and I got my license after I was married. We will be celebrating our 14th anniversary this month!!

8. I like 80s music. Can you say DANCE PAR-TAY??

9. I love to hike in the woods! We love nature and being outdoors!

10. ummmm... I do not have a belly button. I know, weird, but true!

You can take a sneak peek at Lisa design's !!!

Meet Nanette

2011-10-11T06:00:00.002-03:00

Meet Nanette I think your going to love her FUN and FREE spirit!!

10 things about myself.....oh dear here I go:

First of all I'm a mum of 2 lovely daughters of 12 and 10 and a babyson of two months old.
I'm married to a fantastic husband, who isn't complaining when I want to go to a scrapbook store (again......)
I'm a scrapaholic.....I think of scrapping day and night....
I always take my camera with me (afraid I might miss THE perfect photo)
I love sharing my layouts but also love to look at layouts of others, as they give me inspiration!
I hate to stand in front of the camera, but lately I make myself do it, because I think the family albums aren't complete without pictures of myself. Even more reasons for me and you to join Scrap Yourself!
I'm also a coach and athlete for atletics, especially shot pot, discus and javelin throwing
My other passion is costumes and showing them off at the Elf Fantasy Fair....(makes good photo's for scrapping too!)
I'm an animal freak, at the moment we have only 1 dog, three cats and 2 chickens added to our household
Can't wait to start as a DT member of Scrap Yourself!

LOVE IT!!!!!!!

xoxo

Meet Jenifer

2011-10-10T06:00:00.001-03:00

Hello SY Fan!!

Today we meet the sweet Jenifer

I married my high school sweetheart and we just celebrated our 11th anniversary!

We have 5 amazing kiddos that keep us on ours toes, I am always running them from one sport to another.

I am orginally from the South but am now living up North in a very small farming community. Gotta love the simple life!

I am a total neat freak.....my house must be clean at all times!

I am also super organized, definately a list maker here!

I am completely addicted to scrapbooking, I am completely obcessed! My dominate style is shabby chic /pretty but occasionally you will see different stuff from because I like to mix it up and not limit my creativitey.

I love love love motocross, my husband and 3 of my kids race and everyone in my house rides! Although my body feels it a bit more these days, lol.

I love history......not just the history of my family but all kinds of history.

I graduated from college as a surgical tech. but became a stay at home mommy instead.....maybe one day I'll use that degree but for now I'm enjoying watching my babies grow and being there for every milestone.

Last but not least yes I'm corny I LOVE Danielle Steel books, I have read almost all except for some of her newer ones which I am slowly working on.


Love this cute design!!

xoxo

Meet Nida

2011-10-09T06:00:00.003-03:00

Hello SY Fans!!
Meet Nida I just love all the details on Nida designs!! You will certainly be inspired!

1) Married to a wonderful husband and mother to a wonderful son
2) I have a day job as an engineer in one of the consultancy firm in Malaysia
3) I love arts and crafts especially making cards, scrapbooks, altered art etc
4) I love leather stuffs..and so much the better if its vintage... hehehe
5) I love ice- cream especially vanilla! (does this count in as well? hehehe..)
6) I'm quite a quiet person and not talkative. sometime i always feel outta place whenever I'm around people..he he..
7) I am an avid reader, love books! and my genre is mostly vampires (since the day of Anne Rice! until Twilight...). I love the smell of books and i would just visit a book store just to smell the environment.
8) I love to collect note books, note pads, etc. I have tons of unused note books in my possession and keeps growing..
9) i love listening to the 80's... eg Hall & Oates, Level 42.. etc.
10) i love to keep old letters, cards which were handwritten. we don't do that anymore cos now its all about e-mail and sms...
11) whoops... hehe... and many many more ... :)))))))

Beautiful Design

xoxo

Meet Brenna

2011-10-08T12:01:00.000-03:00

Hello SY Fan!!
Ready to meet our newest design team: Meet Brenna
I just love her style soft and elegant !!! I know Brenna will inspire you

I live in Ontario and wear sandals well into November.

Aspiring police officer with a passion for arts and crafts.

Fast hobbies:Sky diving, horseback riding, hockey, dirt biking and roller coasters.

I hate that I love Starbucks. Am I unpatriotic for not loving Tim Hortons?

I've been to Australia and it's the only other place in the world than Canada that I could ever imagine living.

Harrison Ford is my all time favourite Hollywood hunk.

I volunteer in a number of programs with the Ottawa Humane Society. I have two dogs (both rescues, neither from the humane society.)

I've recently gone back to my country roots, buying my first house with my bf of nine years only 20 minutes from my childhood home.

I am guilty of uttering 'mom-isms.'

I love all things classic, mainly movies and Rock & Roll.

She really ROCK right!!

Stay tuned intro all week long!!

xoxo

New Design Team

2011-10-03T19:44:00.000-03:00

Hello SY Fans!!
I am SUPER excited we have a new team of awesome ladies!! We will start the intro soon so please stay tuned!! We are ready to inspire you with this amazing group of ladies :)
xo

EXTENDED DEADLINE

2011-09-16T09:48:00.000-03:00

Hello Fans,

We are extending our deadline until September 30th !! You still have time to submit your designs!! Please see Design team search below!! Check us out on Facebook for details too!! Thank you to all the amazing designer who have submitted!!
Scrap-Yourself Team

We are still HERE!! New Design Team Search

2011-08-26T14:39:00.000-03:00

Hello SY Fan!!

YES!! We are still here and ready to bring you some scrappy goodness!! I would like to give a BIG Thanks to all of you who continue to keep following the site!! It means the world to US!!

NOW it's time to get a new crop of Scrappy Gal in the house!! Here's what we are looking for:

Scrap Yourself is looking for 8 members to join
Please answer the following questions and attach 3 of your favorite layouts
(*about yourself preferably but not mandatory)

* Full Name
* Are you on any other design teams?
* Link your blog, online gallery or both

Requirements:
* 3-4 layout every month posted on our blog
(You are required to post a layout about yourself or things about you)

* Commit to challenge and deadlines

*Create some alter projects that represents YOU!!

*RULE of importance Have fun creating awesome art!!!

* Promote Scrap Yourself where possible

* Commit for at least a 4 month term.

DT Search starts today until September 17th
New Team Members will be announced on our blog September 24,2011
DT Positions are from October 1st until February 1st
First Blog Post will be Monday August 2nd.

A private forum is available for all DT members.

To apply email Info@ScrapYourself.com and indicate SY DT In your subject line.

Thanks for your interest!
Scrap-Yourself Team

Summer Update :)

2011-07-06T13:53:00.000-03:00

Happy Summer Everyone!!

I hope you are all enjoy the NICE weather!Here in Minnesota we had a HARD winter,SO the sunshine is very refreshing. We are taking a little break,BUT we will return soon with a new Design Team!! Sooo check in for details, call for the new team will be posted Friday!! Fresh ideas are brewing so stay tuned!!

xoxo
Chalese

P.S
We will have have Guest Designer too!!

Take Note

2011-06-20T14:11:00.000-03:00

Hello Everyone..

wow..Has it been a 3 months already or what..??

This is my final post and Im gonna share with you my most precious in life.

My boyfriend..

Someone who has been my bestfriend for the past 7 years, who stood by me thru the good and the bad times..

Who hears my cries..

Who understood what I wanted..

We have been together as lovers for the last 2.5 years..

And Im counting down to more years to come..

So, I will dedicate this LO to remember him and Me together..

Anyways..

I just wanted to say Thank you to all Scrap Yourself followers..

You have all kept us inspiring to be a better person..

Thank you..

xoxo

Azura

Me and my brothers

2011-06-19T09:12:00.003-03:00

Todays layout is with a photo of me and my brothers from our childhood. The title "Søskende" means Siblings in English.

As I have told before I sadly have not many family photos left from my childhood, so this one is very presious to me.

Here is a little cluster of embellishments

This was all from me.

Hugs,
Kirsten

Summerhouse

2011-06-18T14:36:00.004-03:00

My theme for my layout this week are about my love for my mother and fathers summerhouse.

I have spend many weekends in that house near by the sea as a young child.

But the older I got, I got a family of my one and started to prioritize other things in my life.

But when we go there I always feel like home. This place will always have a place in my heart.

Have a nice day!

//Jenny//

Just Me (again)

2011-06-09T12:06:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone;

How are you??
Its me again sharing a layout..
A month ago, I celebrated my 27th burfday
It was a blast..then a friend took this picture of me
And it says a lot about about me..especially my bubbly personality
So this layout is dedicated to "Just Me".. :)
I hope you enjoy and do share with us your beautiful layout celebrating you.. :)

Love;
Azura

Food Faves

2011-06-08T20:56:00.000-03:00

Favorite place to get turkey pastrami sandwiches in Boca!

I had fun using Cosmo Cricket's Upcycle collection for this layout.

ROSE

2011-06-03T12:42:00.000-03:00

Good Morning All!

Today's layout is featuring one of my favorite flowers......"The Rose". I set my camera on Macro and took these photo's. The photo's were taken a couple of years ago. The pink colored rose I cut out and added Stickles around the edges. The red rose I used the "Martha Stewart punch around the edges of the photo. Both of these varieties of roses are in bloom right now at my house. I really should be getting more pic's of them. I wish they were in bloom all year long!!! They're so beautiful.

Thank you for looking!!!!

and

Have a great day!!!

I love picnics.......

2011-05-31T11:57:00.003-03:00

In our family we love to travel. When we have the opportunity we take on flights, but since we have Caesar, we take trips with our caravan around Europe. On our trips we love to picnic. If we for instance are travelling in France we ofte find a marketplace and buy some redwine, cheese, sausages, baguettes and fruits and sit by a riverbank having lunch.
YUMMY.... I LOVE IT!

I made this layout with a photo from a picnic in a beautiful area with a lot of lakes near Silkeborg here in Denmark.

A homemade tree decorated with some mini-Prima flowers and pearls

Hugs,
Kirsten

My dear friend

2011-05-31T06:01:00.000-03:00

This layout is about my dearest friend Helen. We met each other in high school, and next year we celebrate 20 years friendship. Helen is the most positive friend I know, she always see the good things in life. I'm so happy to have her as my friend.

Have a nice day!

//Jenny

Beamin' Me * Modeling in Mizner

2011-05-29T09:50:00.004-03:00

Hey Everyone..
Isnt it a beautiful Sunday..
What are you doing?
I hope you are making of that time alone to scrap those special moments in life.. :)

Anyways guess what..

"I want to blossom like the flowers of Madeleine and beam like the sun.."

hah! :)

This LO is titled Beamin' Me.

Oh I love those papers by Prima.

They are awesome-licious!

Did a lot of fussy cutting here.

I love fussy cutting..ok only if it involves flowers. hehe.. :)
ok Enjoy~!

::Supply List::
Patterned Papers: Prima-Madeleine Collection
Letters: AC Thickers
Maya Road Journal Tag

So
C'mon..get your Craft on..
Join us and share with us the LO about yourself! :)
Love Azura

****

Happy Sunday Everyone!
I hope you are reflecting and relaxing over this Memorial Day weekend.
My layout today is "Modeling in Mizner" and features a photo from my recent Florida trip. My best friend and I were excited to be stopped in Mizner Park by a photographer who was eager to take photos for us.

So Pozible

2011-05-25T03:42:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone;

How are you?
Im back with another layout and
Its titled "So Pozible.."

Why I spelt "possible" this way?

coz My fave thickers are running out of the letters "s"

hehe.. :)

But yeah..it sounds the same rite..so its ok.

Journaling Reads:

So pozible

If I tell myself I could

If I dream a little dream

If I work it a little bit

If I trust myself to do it

If I could discover a whole new knowledge

Everything you see here is by American Craft.

I was inspired by this sketch at Studio Calico.

Till then..take care.. :)

Snap a Pic

2011-05-24T03:28:00.001-03:00

A layout of me doing what I love to do - take pictures and record memories, especially with my SLR!

What other activities do you love to do that you can scrap about?

This photo was taken of me on vacation, snapping away with my Canon Rebel XS a couple of years ago. I have since upgraded to the T2i and am very happy!

Have a great day!

2011-05-22T12:26:00.000-03:00

Hello Friends!

I have a passion for Victorian style.

The Victorian Era was a time of flair, imagination and innovation. I get inspiration from the Victorian "Queen Anne" architecture. The architecture from that time period is ornamented with many ornate, fanciful details and has much character. Victorian decor is romantic, ornate and excessive which I love! I created the Victorian inspired page by using "Pink Paislee" papers from their Butterfly Collection. The majority of supplies can be purchased at the "Flying Unicorn"

Have a great day!

hemet by ally*cakes

2011-05-21T05:00:00.000-03:00

i adore scrapping older photos. of my mom & dad,,, grandma & grandpa,,, myself,, any of it. its so fun. this picture, i must not have been older then a year or so. i remember this house,, not taking this picture, of course,,, but still good memories. and i used the newest kit from the pink ninjas, *scarlet begonias oner upper*,,, the back of the photo simply said *hemet*,,, no date, just where we were,,, so, thats my title,,, if you know me, you know titles are my worst subject,,, im not very good at titles,, {boo},,, so here it is,, thanks for letting me share this fun photo & layout!

Music.....

2011-05-18T11:30:00.003-03:00

There is no doubt, - I LOVE music. I listen to many different kinds of music but I must admit I prefer pop music.

Right now I mostly listen to Robbie Williams, Michael Jackson and James Blunt but next month it easily can be something totally different. I am sure it would be fun for my children and grandchildren to look in my Book Of Me and find out what I was listening to in May 2011.

What du you prefer to listen to?

Hugs,
Kirsten

My lovely cats

2011-05-17T04:43:00.003-03:00

Todays layout, it's about our beloved cats who sadly no longer are with us.

Ever since my husband and I moved in together, we always had cats around us, but a few years ago, we unfortunately got allergic and had to give them away.

Our first cat was named Tyson, he was more like a dog. He followed us every where and when you throw something ahead, he run for it, picked it up and gave it to us.

Our second cat was named Charlie, a really calm and cozy cat, just like the cat Garfield.

They really liked each other and always follow each other and slept near each other.

Here is my layout:

Do you have any pets?

Have a nice day!

//Jenny

A Family Portrait

2011-05-15T13:02:00.005-03:00

Hello All....

I have been taking a mixed media art class and this is an abstract portrait of my family. I wanted to share the experience as well the out come of a pretty fast and furious challenge.

The Challenge here was that we had 10 minutes to come up with an idea and complete the work. Using only what we brought with us.... from our bags and cars.

I would like challenge you to create some of your Lay Outs this way. Using only your scraps and give yourself 10 to 20 minutes to create a page.

I have used map paper from all the places we were born and pleated the edges to create a pillow or 3D.

Then I have drawn a tent type image and used watercolor to fill in. Then collage some.

I found that it was so freeing to create with the voice in my head. Some pages are of course better than others... And it is so worth it in the end to try another way of creating.

Warmly-

Sarinda

A MOTHER'S DUTY

2011-05-11T13:36:00.000-03:00

There is a story behind this layout. I was in a panic because I could not find any photo's of me or my mom doing chores or duties. My husband suggested going to an amusement park for Mother's Day. While walking through the park a mother swan was arranging her nest. I thought.......GREAT! She is doing "A Mother's Duty". I took many, many photo's of her arranging her nest and I also have close-up's of her checking the egg. Thank god for Walmart 1 hour photo! What a great Mother's Day!

ENJOY!

Celebrating mothers day continues

2011-05-09T09:00:00.002-03:00

This layout is about my children, my love for them. As a mom a wish them all the best in their life. I would like to give them the tools to live their life fully, to give them air under their wings so they can fly as high as possible. Thats my duty as a mom to give them faith of their self, that they can be anything and that nothing is impossible.

Have a nice day!

//Jenny//

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T09:40:00.001-03:00

We will continue to celebrate our wonderful mothers this week! Please join us in scrapping our moms and all of the jobs and roles they take on!

My mom LOVES her pool. She takes such good care of it and takes the time to enjoy it too!

And here is my take on this special Mothers Day celebration..

I am commemorating my mother for all that she has done for the family..and especially for me..

I love you MOM

You are the best gift a girl could ever wish for.. :)

OK! So wishing you a Happy Mothers Day!!

Have fun and don't forget to scrap those memories!

Join us ok! :)

Celebrating Mother's day...

2011-05-07T15:02:00.008-03:00

Hi, Kirsten here.

As we are celebrating Mother's day I made this layout with a photo of my wonderful mother. She passed away many years ago, and sadly I only have very few photos of her.

I remember her as a very loving and caring mom. My parents had a grocery store and in between she took care of the family she was working in the store. My parents was always there for us as we always could find them in the store if we needed them. They gave me a wonderful childhood.

Hugs,
Kirsten

Together

2011-05-06T06:00:00.000-03:00

Hello girls!

Everything good with you?
I'm back!
And very happy!! I had many great things happening, and at the end of the post I reckon the best one.
But before I show my page to celebrate Mother's Day.
This page is a great pride for me, I show all my love and affection for my daughter through the elements that we both really enjoyed.
Enjoy as a source of inspiration.

Now...the news?
I'm pregnant! Yeah!!!!
Completed two months and we are very happy here at home.
Well, another beautiful reason to do much scrapbooking, right?

Kissesssssss!!!!

A Mother's Love

2011-05-05T17:04:00.000-03:00

I found this photo of my mom holding me when I was a baby. I wanted to use a photo with both of us together and this was my favorite. Can you guess the time period this photo was taken by my mom's hair style, glasses, and stir-up pants? I'll never tell! hee hee My wish to all Mother's.....Have a wonderful and memorable Mother's Day!

mothers day l❤ve

2011-05-04T17:13:00.000-03:00

me and my kids adore photo booths!! any time we pass one up,, we do at least one photo shoot!!! i love it,, its what makes me, as a momma oh.so.happy. happy mothers days to all us moms!!!

moms are so lucky i think!!!

Perfect Memory

2011-05-04T12:02:00.002-03:00

Hello Sarinda here.... As I was searching images on my computer for this challenge. I came across one and could not resist this "Perfect Memory"

Journaling:

One of my favorite photos that has ever been taken.

I just love it. The perfect timing and the warm sun on our faces. This is truly a moment when all is right. I am proud to be your mom. Every time I look at it I can't help but smile.

Happy Mother's Day 2011.

Grandmother, Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter

2011-05-03T00:25:00.001-03:00

Today I want to share my take on the challenge. I completed a layout using this special 4-generation photo because I know that Liliane may not remember her Grandma GG. My daughter was just 6 weeks old when the photo was taken. I treasure this picture because it shows a sequence of women in my life! Yay for Mothers!! I hope you all have a lovely Mother's day this weekend for those of you celebrating Mother's day in May.

Mom and daughter layouts

2011-05-02T04:24:00.002-03:00

Today is time for Kirsten and me to inspire you all with layouts about our mom/daughter.

First out I show you my layout about three generations, my Mom, myself and my daughter.

I often hear people say, you and your daughter look the same. I often recognize myself in my daughters way of beeing and habbit. She's a lot like me as a young girl.

As I get older I often se my mother in my self, often in our body language in photos and in photos of my mother as young I can see the similarity between us.

The title for my layout is "Three generations of love."

Have a nice day!

//Jenny//

Hi everyone, Kirsten here ;-)

The challenge this week is to make a mom and daughter layout.

Honestly I struggled at little with this one, as I only have very few photos of my mom and I. Anyway - here is my take. As you can see I used a photo of me as a baby sitting at my mom's knee. This was the best I could do with this theme.

Hugs,
Kirsten

New Challenge Mother-Daughter Comparisons

2011-05-01T04:42:00.000-03:00

Happy Sunday!

It's time for a new challenge here at Scrap Yourself.

This week we challenge you to create a layout comparing yourself to your mother, or daughter. I created this layout, "So Who Do I Look Like?"

I decided to use a photo of myself from high school, and compare it to photos of both my mother and father when we were all around the same age.

Hey Azura here with the same challenge..

People always say that when my mom was younger. she looked like me..

I took that as a positive comment..

Together with the looks we share, we also share many common habits and our thinking is somewhat similar..that is the reason why I can just blurt out anything to my mom and I bet to get the right advise from her..Im glad we are close like that! :)

Here is a layout to celebrate US! :)

So, the challenge for you is to create a layout comparing yourself to your mother, or daughter..
I hope you join us in this week's challenge and share with us your story.

OK! Happy Labor Day and keep on Scrapping.. :)

Love; Azura

orange

2011-04-30T12:10:00.000-03:00

love travel!
I go for 3-4 times of trips every year.

This is a photograph when I went to Wakayama last year.
Wakayama is famous at the area of production of the orange.
soft serve ice cream using the orange and the fresh juice were really delicious!！！

And I go for a trip from today.
I take a lot of photographs!!!

have a good day! Hug！

Yuko

Sisters of the Heart

2011-04-29T04:57:00.000-03:00

My best friend and I met in college.

We are both teachers.

We are both girly girls and we like to match whenever we go out.

We travel the world together.

We laugh a lot!

We may not be related, but we are sisters of the heart.

I hope you have a special friendship like this in your life to scrap about!

Life Worth Living

2011-04-27T11:27:00.001-03:00

I feel like it's been a long time since I shared a layout here at Scrap Yourself! But no matter, I am here now to share with you a page about two little people that make my life so much more worth living.

These are my sweet children. They are my world. They play a very important role in how I live my life. I am forever grateful for their presence. Something that I've taken to trying lately is being in more photos with my children. When they flip through their scrapbooks years from now I want them to know that I was there with them, that I was involved. It is something I have to be conscious of daily, but I don't mind. The rewards are so worth it.

Friends......

2011-04-26T01:30:00.006-03:00

Eleven years ago Caesar moved in with us and became a truly beloved member of our family. He is such a wonderful "old gentleman" with SO much personality. He loves when we take photos of him, of course he doesn't know what a photo is, but he enjoys the attention we pay him in that moment. Caesar is following us as much as possible and sometimes he go to work with my husband, BUT "mommy" is the best ;-D

I created this layout with a photo of Caesar and I sitting in the dunes at the beach in Vorupør where we have our summerhouse.

A little cluster of embellishments

I used a Bird and branch punch from Stampin Up

We have a very special bond and he is a true and 100 % loyal friend to me, 11 years is a high age for a big dog, so I am deeply grateful for every day he is here with us.

Hugs,

Kirsten

How do you get your MOJO Back!!

2011-04-25T11:33:00.000-03:00

Hello SY Gals!!

Did you all have an amazing weekend?? I hope so,ready to have a positive scrappy week?? Okay question which could be timeless!! How do you get your MOJO back, when she decides to take a vacay! Did you even give HER permission anyway?? When blog surfing,fashion magazines,or everyday inspiration CANNOT HELP!!! What do you do GALS?? Please leave a comment!!

Well this site here XOXO gives you permission to scraplift their wonderful design!! The ladies over here totally ROCK!! I lifted the wonderful Miss.Linda Harper design check Chalese's Blog to see Linda's design!! This is my dear friend Denise!! We met in 7th grade french class,laughter is what WE do best!! Our friendship has had it's UP&DOWN, we have stood the test of time... I love love this girlie!!

Here my take on Linda's design!!!

NOW this is just a start,please check the ladies out!! When your MOJO take a vacay your will surely find inspiration here!! Happy Monday
Chalese
xoxo

HANDSOME BOY

2011-04-21T05:48:00.000-03:00

HELLO FRIENDS!

My inspiration for today's layout was my handsome little boy - Vaughn. He is my everything! My one and only son. I added two pieces of "Dusty Attic" chipboard to this page. One piece is framing his face and another scrolling over top. I wanted to create a bronzed/distressed finish to the chipboard. I painted it first with browns, black and bronze. I then heat embossed it with gold embossing powder. Here is a few close-ups. Thank you for stopping by! Enjoy your day!

The Biz of ARt...

2011-04-19T23:08:00.005-03:00

Hello Everyone.... DISCLAIMER.... Not for the faint of heart.

Just Kidding-

F.Y.I. I tend to be a positive person and yet, Let's be honest-!

There is always a time in our lives that just getting it all done can Be FRUSTRATING... And it feels good to do a page just for your emotions.

This last February, I found myself in this Frustrating place and did a Lay Out based just on that. It was Application season for artists. Arts Festivals and Public Art. I was applying to everything I could and trying to fit the need of each art project I applied for. Feeling pulled in all sorts of directions.

When, Where.... What I will need for product and my booth, travel. Geez, just talking about it gets me going-!

I am far past that now and have a generous schedule to adhere to... Yet- so very excited about the persons I will get to meet this coming season.

Part of the journaling states:

"in dreams we catch glimpses of life larger than our own" Tim Holtz stamps.

Just Know our lives that...

"This too shall pass"

and you will be back on your feet in the right mind set in no time.

ROCK ON Lovely Ladies-!

Keep your goals in minds eye.

Enjoy-

sarinda

Glass Blog

Paper Blog

Crop till you drop

2011-04-19T05:16:00.005-03:00

Hi there!

Tuesday...and my post day at Scrap your self.

In Mars this year I was at a scrapevent in Karlstad Sweden.

I really loves scrapbooking events, to meet all the people and scrap all day long.

I love all the challenges and of course to shop at all the scrapbooking stores.

This event is from Saturday to Sunday and included a stay at a hotel.

I went there by train together with my dear friend and the next time are already booked...

Do you have any tradition or travels you do with your friends every year?

Have nice day!

//Jenny//

i {heart} you by ally*cakes

2011-04-18T18:13:00.003-03:00

hi friends!!! yay, my turn again!!! here is a bright and fun layout i created of just me and my hubby. poor us, we dont have a ton of pictures together, he works a lot, and i usually take the pictures. i love this photo, and all the bright & fun colors going on!! here is *i {heart} you*, by me, ally*cakes

Cam Freak

2011-04-17T06:40:00.000-03:00

Hey Everyone;

Its me, Azura again with you today.

Hows your weekends??

So who doesn't love the camera??

I know I am in love with it..

and I cant stop taking photos..

not just of myself but my surroundings..

I am funny like that!!

Everyone around call me a camera freak!

Its true..there is no point denying that!

haha! :)

Thus, today my layout will be based on that..

It is based on my love for the camera and my love for being a cam freak

So, what are you "freaky" about?

If its love for the camera or just about anything?

Do join us and share with us the details.

Do visit my blog for more details on the supplies list

Have a great day ahead and keep on scrapping! :)

xoxo

Azura

BEAUTIFUL HARMONY

2011-04-14T08:36:00.000-03:00

Good Morning!

I am happy to present this theme today! It's all about birds and incorporating them in to a layout or card. I have a collection of vintage children photos. I thought what a perfect inspiration to use children and birds in a layout. I'd love to see your creation filled with birds! Please leave a comment and link to your page. I'll be sure to stop by and visit your place! I'm looking forward to seeing the many awesome creations you have in store! Com'n and get those creative juices flowing!

Have a great weekend!

Song Bird

2011-04-13T00:02:00.002-03:00

"We are the Music Makers we are the Dreamers of Dreams"

This lay out was inspired by the finch birds that greet us everyday.

I have used many techniques for this LO.... transfers, pen and ink.

Birds remind me that each day is a new one.

Enjoy-!

sarinda

Scrap Yourself

Jenifer's Faux Rustic Chipboard Tutorial

Jenifer's Faux Rustic Chipboard Tutorial

Jenifer's Faux Rustic Chipboard Tutorial

Brrrr...my thoughts on winter!

Winter Wonder

Winter Baby

Jenifer's Winter Feelings

Winter Feelings

A New Year -- Kristin

Live Free

Book of Life: 365 Little Things in 2012

A "Mini Me Album"

New Year Inspiration... Honey Bee.

Happy New Year

Kim's layout - Family Traditions

Jenifer's Christmas Spirit Post

Holiday Season to be jolly

Christmas Spirit Challenge by Nanette

Christmas Spirit

Christmas Spirit Challenge.

Change the World... Sarinda's Layout

Change the World - Kristin's Layout

Kim layout

Jenifer's Layout

Change the World by Nida

Kristin's Layout: My New Toy

New Challenge: So Thankful

"I'm Going Places"

Positiv Self-Talk by Nanette

Jenifer's Positive Self Post

Positive Self Talk

New Challenge: Positiv Self-Talk

Love: My Safe Place

My Place

Rainbow Obsessed......

must have...Cheesecake!

Obsessed by books : Nanette

Jenifer's Post

Obsession by Nida

A Letter to my younger self

Nineties Fashion by Kristin

Little Me by Lisa

Little Me by Becca

Grab Life By the "You Know What"

"Canadian Woman" by Brenna

Womanhood: I will survive by Nanette

Jenifer's post

Sea Waves - Celebrate the Women You Are by Nida

Meet Kristin

Meet Becca

Meet Kim

Meet Lisa

Meet Nanette

Meet Jenifer

Meet Nida

Meet Brenna

New Design Team

EXTENDED DEADLINE

We are still HERE!! New Design Team Search

Summer Update :)

Take Note

Me and my brothers

Summerhouse

Just Me (again)

Food Faves

ROSE

I love picnics.......

My dear friend

Beamin' Me * Modeling in Mizner

So Pozible

Snap a Pic

*hemet* by ally*cakes

Music.....

My lovely cats

A Family Portrait

A MOTHER'S DUTY

Celebrating mothers day continues

Happy Mother's Day!

Celebrating Mother's day...

hemet by ally*cakes

New Challenge Mother-Daughter Comparisons

i {heart} you by ally*cakes