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Scrapacat's Scrapbook Strategies

My first official challenge!! Yay!! WAHOO!!

Ok, enough of that.

Here's your challenge, should you choose to accept it:
Create a scrapbook page celebrating someone or something dear to you that is currently missing from your books. Here are your restrictions:

1. use more than one photo
2. journal more than date/time - say why your selection is dear to you.
3. use something you've created for another purpose on your page (like, a card!)

Hint: use just a card face (card front that is not adhered to a folded card) or the full card as your journaling platform. Card faces are great for tucking tags and memorabilia into when adhered only on three sides.

I will be playing, too. The winner will receive Taylor Jones' Spunky Princess set from Unity Stamp Company. Submissions (linked to this post via your blog or a gallery) are due Wednesday, April 8th by 9 p.m. Eastern time. You may use any supplies, images, etc., and your page can be any standard layout size (6x6, 8x8, 8.5x11 or 12x12).

Most importantly - HAVE FUN!

Peace be the journey - cool runnings.


Ta for now, ~ky

And this award goes to...

KRISTEN!

CAROLE!

JIMMI!

SHERRY!

ASHLEY!

Come on down! Put this award on your blog...then pick 5 more to share it with, because...YOU ARE THE BEST BLOGGING BUDDIES! Seriously...I could pick 30 easily, but I wanted to leave you all some people to highlight. Love ya!!

Saturday...what are you up to?

Me? Nuthin...well, ok. I've been thinking about starting my own challenges. These challenges are just as much for you as for me. I want to get back into scrapbooking. I've been on hiatus improving my card making skills. Now, I want to bring the two together. How? Let's explore:

Many of us make card sized projects, because they are smaller canvasses that come together fast. Larger projects, like 12x12 scrapbook pages are more intimidating because of the size and additional planning they require. What if...you used a card as a page embellishment? Any lightbulbs go on for you?

What if...someone sent you a beautiful card that you just can't throw away? A flicker?

What if...you used a card as a hidden journaling piece? Lights?

Can you see where I'm headed? There are a few 'dependable' problem areas for scrapbookers. One is how do you fill large areas of a page with something interesting that still fits with a photo or three? Another is: I hate my handwriting but I know it's important for my posterity and children; or the story is too private to have it just hanging out there in full view... Getting warmer?

Ok. I'm going to create a couple of polls and I hope you will let me know how these challenges can help by participating. I'll be back tomorrow to post those questions, and with a challenge. The challenge will have a reward. The winner gets the Unity Spunky Princess set in honor of Taylor's improvement. Feel free to comment with any thoughts you might have today.

Peace be the journey -- cool runnings.

Ta for now, ~ky

Yet another Hangover!!

I love hangovers much more than I used to. Anyone care to agree??

Here's a little project I did on Thursday. I thought it might bring a smile. I am SO loving all the new peeps who've shown up on HipHop. Welcome!! Bring a friend!

This project was completed for the Unity hip hop Yeah Baby challenge to make a baby-themed card. This could be for a birthday too. I love the colors, and even DH commented that the swirly design and dew drop on the left were visually intriguing (his words, not mine!). The supply list is here on SCS.

The second project was completed for the Unity March 2009 KOTM contest. It didn't win, but I still like it! I still like to color as if I were still in kindergarten! The supply list is here on SCS.

SHIFTING GEARS to My Favorite Things!

This project was created for the April 5 MFT Ambassador #1 challenge. I loved playing with my new stamps, and if anyone knows me, I **love** bunnies!! Here's the supply list.

Well, sweets, that's all I have for today. I hope you're having a very nice Friday!! I will be back with a scrapbook challenge. Anyone game??

Peace be the journey. Cool runnings.

Ta for now, ~ky