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Doodling/Handwriting challenge

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Hi! I'm back with a new challenge for you!! How do you feel about the look of your own handwriting? Does touching a pen to your project make you nervous?! Well this challenge is for you! We are challenging you to use your own handwriting or doodle on your card, layout or project!! Here is a sample I did to show you how easy it can be!! I am not an artist by any means so I didn't want to have to "free hand" any of the designs! All I did was take the flowers that were already on the paper and added my own lines in black!! It made the flowers stand out a little more and added a fun element to the page!! (I also pop dotted the centers of the flowers to make them a little more dimensional!)
Around the "frame" of the photo I outlined it with a black gel pen and then added the XOXO!! I think it turned out great for the photo!! (Which by the way is a picture of my youngest daughter, Lauren with her cousin Brayden. They were born about 3 months apart! They are not going to like these photos at all as they get older!!) I outlined the "Tweet" because it became my title and I wanted it to stand out a bit more! I finished off my layout with putting little speech bubbles by each of these little darlings... I thought this might be what they would like to say to my sister and I during this little photo shoot!! See how easy it can be?! If you would like to find out more about this layout, you can go to my blog by clicking HERE! Now... let's see you give it a try!! If you use a pen ANYWHERE on your project, it qualifies for this challenge!! Easy Peasy!! Now, take a look at what you are playing for.....


If you play along with us... you have a chance to win this fabulous Prize by our very own Pat!! Pat has a Stampin' Up store and you can find it by clicking HERE!

This prize includes: Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up: 12 sheets in the package, Pumpkin pie ribbon, Rich Razzleberry ribbon, & Black ribbon! Now that is one yummy prize!! Each time you submit an entry during October, you will be put in a drawing for this prize. At the end of the month (Oct. 28th to be exact!), we will randomly draw a winner!! Remember... you have to play to win!!

The DT did a wonderful job with this challenge.

Joni
Joni had this great photo of her husband walking her son into Kindergarten so she made sure to get a similar photo this year for First Grade. Everything in White is Hand-doodled/drawn. Patterned paper & embellies are Bella Blvd Midterm line.

Diana had so much fun with this one. Diana loves to doodling and if She's on the phone with you, rest assure she is doodling. Diana used these photos of her Daughter Natalie little Tantrum at the mini golf, she found them playful for this challenge. She could not stop writing or doodling.

Debbie chose some fun doodling paper by My Little Shoebox for her layout and added some extra dashes and dots!

Sharon

Sharon made this card for her mom's coworker who is retiring for
teaching and thought why not use school cuts from doodle
charms. She loves to doodle but, do not like her hand writing
that is why she usually depend on stamps or her computer.

Now it's your turn! We would love to see your cards, layouts and projects. Be sure to link up your entry by noon (CST) Thursday!


AND... do you want some candy?! Click HERE to learn how you can win some!!

Would you like to become a member of our Design Team?! Then click HERE for more information on how to apply!!


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Need a Little Direction?! Try this challenge!!

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Hello everyone!! I'm back with a new challenge for you!! My name is Barb and I am addicted to scrapbooking and anything crafty!! I guess that is why I named my blog Crafty Girl!! I think it fits... don't you?!! You can find my blog by clicking HERE!! In fact, if you stop over and visit my blog, I might just have a little side challenge that goes along with this one!! hee hee!!!

Since I have already told you about myself and my family, I thought I would tell you some things you probably don't know about me!!

1. I HATE winter!! I am excited to be moving from Indiana to Texas... I think I can handle Texas winters so much better!!
2. I am a fix it/build it kind of person! When those kind of projects need done in our house, I am the one who does it!!
3. I actually like to mow the lawn.... it is relaxing and everyone leaves me alone!! It's just me and my tractor out there!!! LOL!!
4. I really believe that chocolate makes everything better!!!
5. I really don't like to iron clothes!! My poor husband has to do his own!! (I guess he can do that since I am outside mowing the lawn!!)


So...I bet you would like for me to stop with my rambling facts about myself and get to this weeks challenge! I would like you to use an arrow on your card, layout or project!! That's it... just one arrow will do it!! I decided to focus on the direction piece of this challenge and did this LO of my family on the Road to Hana!!



I have 4 arrows on this one.... one in the title, one pointing down, one circling the picture and a small black one made from brads!!


Take a look at what the rest of the Design Team did for you!!


DIANA

Well her little Natalie got a hold of some "RED" glimmer mist and opened it and pour a bit on her pp. She decided to just let it go. She says it looks messy just like her packing is looking just about now. Diana, we think it adds the perfect amount of "charm" to your layout!


DEBBIE
Debbie loved working with this challenge and using these colorful papers by Lily Bee Design. Can you spot the arrows? One is pointing right at her son and the other is part of the timeless clock!

Joni used an arrow as a decorative embellishment, but it does subtly point out the airplane window. Also, doesn't that airplane below the arrow also sort of give the "feel" of an arrow? Those 2 arrow elements combined draw your eye to that part of the layout & the portion of the phtoto of her son looking out the airplane window.


SHARON


In life you can make all kinds of wishes
and sometimes life decides those wishes
should go in another direction.


Just a quick note about the JULY prize...we know we said we'd announce the winner on Thursday...but we've got some vacations going on. So, we promise we'll get to it soon...we're shooting for Saturday....so check back often!!


Now.... would you like to see what you are playing for?!!  Lucky Girl Crafts has donated this fabulous prize for the month of August!!





Lucky Girl Crafts kits are released for pre-order on the 25th of every month, with kits shipping world-wide the first business day of the month. The Lucky Girl Design Team hosts a monthly Blog Party from the 1st-3rd of the month featuring project inspiration from the newest kit. The Blog Party starts at the Lucky Girl Crafts blog, www.luckygirlcraftkits.blogspot.com. Each day of the Party, our Lucky Girls post new projects - everything from layouts to cards to altered items - and new chances to win one of several scrappy prizes!



Jessica is also offering a special sale through the end of August -


Buy 2 kits and save 25%
Use code BUY2SAVE25 - offer valid through 8/31/10

All subscribers - new and old - will also receive a bonus kit valued at $15 with the shipment of their August kit. (This is in addition to the thank you kit - valued at $25+ - they receive at the end of their term!)
Our Lucky Girl design team will be hosting a Blog Party from August 1-3 featuring daily project inspiration for the Old School Cool kit. Be sure to check us out at http://www.luckygirlcraftkits.blogspot.com/.

Now... let's see what you can do with this arrow challenge!! Be sure to link up your project for a chance to win this prize!!

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Monday, January 18, 2010


(Sharon's BLOG)

Tell us a little about yourself-I live in Troutdale, Oregon with my Husband (Mike) and my 2 daughters (Michaela 11, Emily 9). I am a stay at home mom who volunteers at both of my girls schools. I love any type of craft (especially paper crafting), sewing, baking, cooking & planning parties.

When/why did you start scrap booking/card making?-I really started scrap booking when my daughter was born but, let it go till about 3 years ago when I bought my first cricut machine. Now I make cards and other projects more than scrap booking.

What is your favorite technique for paper crafting?-I don't really have one technic that I use a lot but, I love to use liquid chalk and the cuttle bug to emboss.

What is your favorite product for paper crafting?-My favorite product for paper crafting would definitely have to be my Cricut Expression machine.

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