Unity Sketch Challenge 3/31 thru 4/7

 Unity Stamp Co. hosts a new challenge every week on their facebook page.  This was my entry for the Unity Sketch Challenge 3/31 through 4/7.   For this card I used both Elephant Behind Set and Big Summer Bouquet. 

 

I stamped all my images in black Memento Ink and embossed using clear embossing powder.   I stamped the flowers on book sheets and colored them using water colors.   Once dry I adhered the book paper to black card stock and pierced the paper to make holes for stitching.  I stitch using a x pattern and used black embordary thread.   I then attached the piece to a purple card stock base.   I stamped the Elephant on a grey pattern paper and fussy cut him out.   I attached the Elephant using a foam dots.   The butterfly is punched using left over card stock from the base.  I used my i-rock to bling the butterfly.  This was a fun sketch to follow.

Tally Scrapper Survivor Week 1

Every year Tally Scrapper
hosts weekly challenges
during TV Survivor Season.
I try to participate every week,
because not only does it motivate
me to try something new but it
also helps you complete projects.

During Week #1 the challenge was to
create a map layout, use at least
three different patterned papers &
follow the idea for map from Kelly Purkey.

I have yet to finish the album
from our 5th Anniversary so this
will make the perfect cover page.


I Cheated alittle :0).
I used my 50 states Cricut
Cartridge to start my map and
cut it into pieces from there.
Once assebled I used one photo from each
place we visited and used circles and
ovals to cut them out and attach to the page.
I used twine and arrow brads to indicate
where each place was located on the map.

Thanks for looking
and Happy Scrappin'!

Craftastic Challenge #12 *RAK*(3/16 - 4/15)

Are you ready for challenges?
Here's the details:

Below you'll find 4 challenges.
2 LO Challenges, 1 Card Challenge and 1 Altered Item Challenge.
You are not being asked to do all challenges, though.
For each Challenge you submit to me your name will be
entered into a "raffle" for the monthly RAK.
So if you do one challenge you will be entered once, do 4
then you'll be entered 4 times.
This is just a way to Challenge you and give you the chance
to try new techniques.
If you have suggestions on RAKs or Challenges let me know
and I'll be more than happy to try to incorporate them.

Layout Sketch
For this one just follow the sketch and make it your own at the same time.
This is brought to you by Page Maps :).
This a October 2007 from Becky Fleck.


Layout Shopping List
Use at least 3 of the following items in a LO.
~ Butterfly
~ Large Monogram
~ 6+ Buttons
~ 6+ Brads
~ Pattern Paper Background
~ Border Punches
~ Purple
~ Black Ink or Paint
~ Circles
~ 3+ Photos
~ Black & White Photo(s)
~ Paper Clip
~ Staples

(If you combine LO Challenges 1 & 2 your name will be entered an extra time, so instead of 2 chance to win the RAK it'll be 3.)

Card Sketch
Follow the sketch and make it your own at the same time.
This is brought to you by Page Maps :).


Outta the Box
I LOVE Chipboard and mini albums!
You challenge this month is to make a
mini album and use chipboard.
The Album can be made with Chipboard
or chipboard can be used to embellish.

Submitting your work is easy,
either post a comment here with the
link or email me a photo @ craftasticlife@hotmail.com.
Just make sure to put in the Subject Line
"Craftastic Challenge #12"
and the Title(s) of your project(s).
Challenge ends April 15, 2010.

Now for goodies!!
American Crafts Makes up our paper line
here with Misc Chipboard Pieces
and other matching Embellishments.


Would you like an extra chance or chances to win?
This round if you invite your friends let them
know to mention your name when they enter their project.
For every five friends that you have mention your
name not only do you get an 5 extra chances
to win but I'll throw in one more!!
How Awesome is that?

As always if we have more than 10
participants a second RAK will be given!!

Have fun ladies and I can't
wait to see what you create!!

Tutorial Suggestions

I'm having a rough time with
figuring out new tutorials to do.
I'd love to gather some
suggestions from you all to work on.

Leave me comments with what you'd like
to see as a tutorial and I'll enter your
name into a drawing for a small RAK.

Craftastic Challenge #7(RAK): 9/16-10/15

Are you ready for challenges?
Here's the details:

Below you'll find 4 challenges.
2 LO Challenges, 1 Card Challenge and 1 Altered Item Challenge.
You are not being asked to do all challenges, though.
For each Challenge you submit to me your name will be
entered into a "raffle" for the monthly RAK.
So if you do one challenge you will be entered once, do 4
then you'll be entered 4 times.
This is just a way to Challenge you and give you the chance
to try new techniques.
If you have suggestions on RAKs or Challenges let me know
and I'll be more than happy to try to incorporate them.

Layout Sketch
For this one just follow the sketch and make it your own at the same time.
Sketch is from pagemaps.com.


Layout Shopping List
Use at least 3 of the following items in a LO.
~2+ Flowers
~New Print Covered Chipboard
~5+ Buttons
~Pattern Paper Background
~Bling/Glitter
~5+ Brads
~Lace
~Color Teal
~Ink
~Charm
~Bird
~2+ Photos
~Black & White Photos

(If you combine LO Challenges 1 & 2 your name will be entered an extra time, so instead of 2 chance to win the RAK it'll be 3.)

Card Sketch
Follow the sketch and make it your own at the same time.
Oh yay my first ever card sketch for you all!


Outta the Box
Alter a Jar/ Canister / Tin
You know you have an almost empty glass jar in the fridge!
Maybe a canister?
How about that empty Altoid tin at the bottom of your purse?
Decorate with stips of paper and
rub-on and anything else you can think of.
I recommend sealing you new piece of
art with mod podge or clear spray paint.
Here's a few examples:




Submitting your work is easy,
either post a comment here with the
link or email me a photo @ craftasticlife@hotmail.com.
Just make sure to put in the Subject Line "Craftastic Challenge #5"
and the Title(s) of your project(s).
Challenge ends October 15, 2009.

Now for goodies!!
This months RAK is an altered album kit.


*If we reach 10 Ladies participating a
2nd RAK will be given, so make sure to tell your girl friends.
I can't wait to see what you all come up with.
As usual I'll be playing along too and will hopefully manage
to complete all four projects.
Good Luck Ladies, and happy scrapping.
If you have questions send me a message.

Craftastic Challenge #6 (RAK) - 8/16 - 9/15

Are you ready for challenges?
Here's the details:

Below you'll find 4 challenges.
2 LO Challenges, 1 Card Challenge and 1 Altered Item Challenge.
You are not being asked to do all challenges, though.
For each Challenge you submit to me your name will be
entered into a "raffle" for the monthly RAK.
So if you do one challenge you will be entered once, do 4
then you'll be entered 4 times.
This is just a way to Challenge you and give you the chance
to try new techniques.
If you have suggestions on RAKs or Challenges let me know
and I'll be more than happy to try to incorporate them.

Layout Sketch
For this one just follow the sketch and make it your own at the same time.
Sketch is from pagemaps.com.


Layout Shopping List
Use at least 3 of the following items in a LO.
~1 Large Flowers
~Large Chipboard Piece
~3+ Buttons
~Card Stock Background
~Bling/Glitter
~3+ Brads
~Ribbon
~Color Yellow
~Ink
~Charm
~Butterfly
~2+ Photos
~Black & White Photos

(If you combine LO Challenges 1 & 2 your name will be entered an extra time, so instead of 2 chance to win the RAK it'll be 3.)

Card Sketch
Follow the sketch and make it your own at the same time.
This is a sketch from Pagemaps.com I love the sketches from there.


Outta the Box
With School Fast approuching and in some cases having
already started notebooks are on sale like crazy!
So my challenge for you this month is to alter a notebook,
composition book, or even address book.
Make it for yourself, a friend, or even as a special
back to school gift for your little one.
Here's a little 3x5 notebook I altered:


Submitting your work is easy,
either post a comment here with the
link or email me a photo @ craftasticlife@hotmail.com.
Just make sure to put in the Subject Line "Craftastic Challenge #5"
and the Title(s) of your project(s).
Challenge ends September 15, 2009.

Now for goodies!!
This month the RAK is 12x12 LO Kit.
It's made up of mainly the Pink Paislee line Fetching.
A Fiskar Tear Edger- Scallop has been added.
And other matching embellishments.


Big Thanks to Mom & Illyse for donating to our RAK this month.

*If we reach 10 Ladies participating a
2nd RAK will be given, so make sure to tell your girl friends.
I can't wait to see what you all come up with.
As usual I'll be playing along too and will hopefully manage
to complete all four projects.
Good Luck Ladies, and happy scrapping.
If you have questions about techniques send me a message.

Challenge #5 RAK Ladies Announced

Wow we had such an awesome turn out this month!
Thank you so much ladies for playing along.
Many of you did more than one challenge and that's fantastic!
I love looking at everyone's work.

Okay Okay here's the RAK winners!

First lady drawn by Random.org is:
KAREN SUE!
Spectacular by Karen Sue

Karen Sue you'll be recieving the large box!!

Second lady drawn by Random.org is:
CHER!
Happy Day by Cher

Cher you'll be getting the small yet still very cool box!

CONGRATS LADIES!
Please email me your address as soon as possible!

Check out all the entries. They were all beautiful and so cool!!

I hope you all play along in our next challenge!

~YAY!~ Challenge #5 RAK info + Pics

~Update! We reached our goal!! Whoopie! Want another spin? WE currently have 11 craftastic friends playing. If we get 15 I'll upgrade the box on the second RAK!! YAY!

Hello Ladies!
We currently have 9 particapents in the Craftastic Challenge #5.
Once we reach 10 ladies a 2nd RAK will be added.
We're so close, so let your friends know!

I spent the evening fixing up the main RAK and getting
things together for the 2nd RAK.
The Main RAK is Jam Packed with goodies.
Check it out:




Now Due to shipping costs I've decided to use a smaller box for the 2nd RAK.
This doesn't mean that isn't just as cool though!
Check it out:

My work for Challenge 5

This past month flew by so fast.

I've finally completed my work for Challenge 5 though.

Here's my LO it applies for both LO challenges.

I'm so excited to complete another LO for our vacation album.
I used the following for the LO.
~2+ Flowers
~Pattern Paper Background
~Bling/Glitter
~2+ Brads
~2+ Buttons
~Ink
~2+ Photos

Card:


Altered Item:
You've seen this before :) it was my entry for one of the SPCC Challenges.


Mom took pictures of our classes on Saturday and I'll be posting them soon.
For my first class I think I did okay.
The whole day was awesome. I loved learn a few new techniques.

Blog Challenge #2

Hi Ladies I hope you all are ready for this next Challenge!!

Instead of Following a sketch I would like you to pick our 4 or more Elements below to use on your LO (Layout). The size of your LO is up to you. Have fun with this!

Remember Due Date for this is May 15th. Email me your layout at monteslori@hotmail.com or leave a comment here with a link to your LO. Only one entry per person.

Pick 4 or More of the Following Items:
~ Handmade Tag
~ No Pattern Paper
~ Large Letter
~ Use 1 Large Flower
~ Bling
~ 4 or more Photos
~ 12 Buttons
~ Use the colors pink, brown, and white
~ Corragated Cardboard
~ Use Rubons
~ 3 Pattern Papers
~ Black & White Photos
~ Machine or Hand Stitching
~ Use Paint

Just like the last challenge if we reach 10 entries I'll be giving away a Second RAK.

The MAIN RAK has been voted on and is a Whimsy Jar, which has been decorated and filled by me. :) Check it out!




The Second RAK is a Making Memories Calendar you decorate. It's really cool!



GOOD LUCK, Ladies, I can't wait to see your creations! The lucky lady(Ladies) will be announced Saturday May 16th.

Entries so far:

My Layout