So Thankful ~ Challenge #9

My turn as a Guest DT for Art Freckles comes to an end today. I have had soooooo much fun hosting a Pirate themed Battleship Game. The girls have really embraced the pirate language and we have been having so much fun shooting and dodging cannons.


I hosted a fun Mystery Layout Challenge where I had the girls "Cook up a Layout". There have been alot of great layouts made.


This kit I had to work with was so lovely that I ended up buying one to giveaway as my blog prize this month!! Along with a Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Album. They will look so awesome together.

Head on over to the AF Store to order your own kit. There are still a few kits left. Or try and get a few of my challenges done this weekend to earn some ballots for the kit!

Thanks again to Shannon for giving me this wonderful opportunity!

I used this month's kit to make this card to express my Thanks to Shannon and the girls at Art Freckles:


Challenge #9:
I would like to see you make a card to give someone to express your thanks for something. Email your card to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for the lovely Pink Paislee prize pack I mentioned above. You have until Sunday at midnight to send me your entries for the draw. Go back and see if there have been any challenges that you may have missed. Lots of opportunities to win.

Don't forget that everyone who is signed up as a follower also earns a ballot every month!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #8 ~ Song Title

I was sitting here last night updating my songs on Playlist and I realized that I haven't posted a Song Title Challenge in awhile. I was looking at all the songs I have on there and well over half would make amazing layout titles!!

I will be using a song for some scrappy inspiration this weekend and I'll post some new layouts for you.

Challenge:
Go through my playlist and chose a song title to use on your next layout! Really easy right?

Remember you are creating to win some amazingly beautiful Pink Paislee goodies!! You have until midnight Sunday to email your creations to thynner5@yahoo.ca

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Mon Ame Memories NSD Crop

Calia just finished this beautiful announcement:


Hope to see some of you at Mon Ame Memories for some classes!
~Tara~

Challenge # 7 ~ Scraplift

I was thinking of keeping things easy since the deadline for the month is almost here. That and the fact I am still battling this sinus infection. :)

Challenge:
Scroll down to the bottom of my blog and go through the amazing March Creations slideshow. Pick one of your favorites and scraplift it for me. Nice and easy! Maybe not.... there are alot of wonderful layouts in there.

**Feel free to combine my challenge with any NSD celebration challenges this weekend. I am extending the deadline to Sunday at midnight so you can still play!! You'll have the weekend!!

Email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months Pink Paislee Prize Pack!!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

WeScrap NSD

I am going to be a busy bee this weekend. Look what's happening at weScrap:

I am also cooking something up with my girls at Mon Ame Memories. I'll let you know more later. Come and play with me.

~Tara~

Celebrate Earth Day ~ Challenge # 5 & 6

The girls and I spent a fun filled day yesterday celebrating Earth Day. We went across to the park with a garbage bag and picked up all the trash that was laying around. We went shopping and purchased some reusable, cotton bags. Our local grocery store is now charging 5 Cents a for a plastic bag!! We have been trying to be more diligent and remember to bring ours whenever we go shopping. Of course, today, the day after Earth Day, I forgot to bring them. D'uh!! My local grocery store lets us "rent" bins to put our groceries in. We purchase the bins and return them the next day for a refund. Way cool!!

I love the idea of using reusable packages on layouts. I love to scour the house for finds to include on my layouts. I adore adding texture to my layouts with cardboard, altering coasters for albums or magnets and using leftover tissue paper and doilies on my pages. I am in the midst of a layout right now that using some reusable materials. You could be amazed at all the stuff you can use. I'll post my layout tomorrow.

Challenge #5:

Post about what your did to celebrate Earth Day on your blog. Then provide a link below or email your response to thynner5@yahoo.ca. You will earn a ballot for this months Pink Paislee Prize Pack!!

Challenge #6:

I would like to see you create a layout or card with some found object, something that you wouldn't usually put on a layout. Something that you would either throw away or recycle. Email your creation to me at the email address above to earn a ballot for this months draw!

Due Date: April 31st

Draw Date: May 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Scrappy Friends ~ Challenge #4

I had so much fun this past weekend. I am so exhausted still and I need to try and catch up with everything.

I loved spending time with my scrappy girlfriends. Here are some pics from my weekend at Scrapfest:

Here I am with my BFF's. Ally, Anne Marie, Michelle (wake up) and Vicki Boutin!!

My friends Anne Marie and Michelle ganging up on me.... again!! Thanks Ally for taking the pic!

Here is my great friend Jess from Alberta. I got to meet her and Lorraine in Trisha's album class. Jess kept rting to get me in truble with the teacher. Poor Trisha had no idea what she was in for. BTW... thanks for the licorice girlfriend. Oh... doesn't Jess have ridiculously georgous hair?? yep she does!

I'll have some more pics to post when Anne Marie finally gets around to sending them to me. Whoohoo... Anne Marie...??

I got to have supper with my BFF's. I had so much fun catching up with Catherine and Kerri from Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine and enjoyed our toast at supper. Pass the dressing will ya!? Nice to meet Tracey too.

I loved getting recognized by my blog buddies. Hi Jillian and Jennifer. It was so awesome to meet the two of you!

Challenge#4:

I would like you to do a layout about your friend(s). It must include a photo of your friend and and either some journaling or a quote.

Email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for the monthly draw!! Yes... all those lovely Pink Paislee ggodies!!

Due Date: April 31st

Draw Date: May 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Scrappy Updates

I have such a fun filled weekend ahead of me. I wanted to share what's going on with you. I hope to see you at either places. :)

I will be a Scrapfest this weekend in Kitchener. I will be taking some classes with my fav girls, Vicki Boutin and Trisha Ladouceur!! I will be heading out with my friends Michelle and Anne Marie early Friday and not coming home until it's over!! We're shutting the place down.

I can't wait to hook up with my BFF... Ally. Miss ya girlies and all my girls at the Bug. It will be great to get a hello hug from Catherine at Scrapbook and Cards Today. She is so sweet!! I also am looking forward to meeting my Scrapshotz girls. They are coming all the way to Kitchener from all over Canada. Amazing!! I get to meet Kathy as well. What an event this will be!! If you see me be sure to say "Hi".

If you can't come and join us then head on over to Mon Ame Memories. We are hosting a great Sketch Crop on Friday. The DT has put together a great collection of sketches and samples to get your creative juices flowing.

Happy Scrapping!!

~Tara~

Challenge #3 ~ In Bloom

One of the things I love right now is seeing all the flowers shoot up from the earth. The tiny daffodils are showing in my garden right now and my tulips are sprouting up from the earth. There are small blue flowers strewn across the neighbors yard that only last two weeks of the year.

I love using flowers on my layouts as well. All kinds of flowers. Primas, Petaloos, Bazill and even some that are hand cut from paper.

Here on of my favorite layouts of DD. She is bending down to smell the flowers in the park. I snapped a picture of her and hand cut some for my layout. I used the title "In Bloom" for the layout because it fit what I was trying to portray.

Challenge #3:

I would like to see your flowers bloom on your page. You can use a picture of flowers as the center of your page. You can use some premade flowers like Prima or hand make some of your own. I just want to see a layout that blooms.

Email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca for a ballot for the lovely Pink Paislee prize pack!!

Due Date: April 31st

Draw Date: May 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Wanna Win This Prize?? ~ Challenge #2

I am lucky enough to be the Guest DT for Art Freckles this month. I always have such a great time there. Everyone is so friendly and make you feel like you're part of a family!!

I received an amazing kit to work with this month called "Poppy Talk". It has that "ohhhh" and "ahhhh" factor. It is so lovely and I am hooked on it.

I love it sooooo much that I purchased one for my wonderful Blog Readers!! Take a look:

Products:

6 sheets Pink Paislee - Fascinating Line

Pink Paislee Fascinating Petals

Pink Paislee Chipboard Alphas

6 sheets of Bazill Cardstock

1 yard of Prima Lace Jellie

1 pkg. Sassafras Lass Vintage Yummy 2x3 mini playing cards - Your Turn

1 minibox diecut

40 Offray rhinestones gems

1 yard Offray black grosgrain ribbon

BONUS: Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Album

How do I win it?? Just complete any of this months challenges to earn a ballot. All my blog followers also receive a ballot. The more challenges you complete, the more chances to win!!

Challenge #2: Round and Round We Go

One of my favorite elements to include on a page is circles. I just love round shapes. Here is a layout I did of my niece, Chloe. I used lots of circle patterned paper shapes and I also brought in the round element in the button.

I challenge you to create a layout with round shapes. Email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months Pink Paislee Prize pack!!

Due Date: April 31st

Draw Date: May 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Wanna Play Battleship and Win a prize??

I am hosting a game of Battleship at Art Freckles this month. All you have to do is join the forum to play!!

Who wants to play a month long game of Battleship?? I thought you might!!

How do you play it??It is just like Bingo except you DON'T want your words to be called. Once all your words have been called you ships have all been sunk and you can no longer play along. Hopefully, a handsome sailor will come by and pull your flailing body out of the sea!!

I have posted a list of words in the forum. Please pick 25 and send them to me via pm.

Words are due Sunday at midnight and I will begin the game on Monday!!

PRIZE: I have a lovely My Minds Eye Paper Pack (Grow Kit) to offer for the winner!! Check it out:

I hope you will join me for a fun and exciting game. You're going to have so much fun!

Time top prepare your ships for battle!! :)

Challenge #1 ~ Defined

One of the things I like to do on my layouts is use a certain word that completely portrays what the layout is all about. I will use this word as my title. Just one word that is strong enough to make an impact.

I also like to include the definition of that word on the page. It adds impact to the layout.


I generally use Merriam-Webster Dictionary to search for the definition of my word.



The following layout is one of my all time favorites that I have ever done. The photos were taken at Eden Ridge during one of Emmy's very first Horse Shows. She amazed me at how much she focused on what everyone was doing and the concentration on her face is amazing!!

Challenge #1:

I would like to see you use a one word title and include the definition of the word on your layout. Then email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to receive a ballot for this month's Blog Prize. I have a great prize pack this month. I can't post it until the 10th so, you will have to wait. :)

Due Date: April 30th
Draw Date: May 1st

Happy Scrapping!


~Tara~

March Blog Winner Announcement

I apologize to everyone for the delay in posting the winner. My Dad was quite ill this past week. He is going to be okay but it was scary to see him like that. Thankfully, things will get better.

I enlisted DD to pick this month's winner. We spent quite some time writing the names on strips of paper and cutting them out. We had a total of 95 ballots this month. You girls are awesome and I am really enjoying having you take part in my challenges.




DD sat down and mixed up the ballots:

She reached into the tin and pulled out the winner!!

Is it you?

Congrats to ............................................................................. Jen Benoit!!

Please email your address to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca so I can get your prize sent out.

Thanks again to Sandy at Scrapshotz for an amazing Chatterbox kit!! There are still a few kits left for sale at Scrapshotz!

I will post the first challenge for April tomorrow!

~Tara~