Challenge #11 ~ Birthday Card

I was thinking that since it is my birthday today that I would issue a quick and simple challenge today!!

Challenge # 11:
I would like to see you make a birthday card!!! I can just pretend that you are making them to celebrate my birthday. LOL

Email your card to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months blog prize valued at at $50.00 of new products. Some Maya Road, SEI, Ranger Crackle Paint, Primas and more!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge # 10 ~ Numbers

I really wanted to post some holiday pictures and I have been putting off posting any more challenges. I left my camera in Goderich after one of our family Christmas gatherings. Since it is still there I thought I would get right back into the challenge postings. Hopefully some of you have some free time and want to escape into the world of scrapbooking!!

I don't know about all of you but I have gained at least 5 pounds over the last few days. I am so bloated and my pants just don't fit comfortably. It is amazing to me how much food my body can consume over the holidays. There is no such thing as control or healthy eating for me over the holidays!!

Challenge:

In honour of my 5 pound weight gain I would like you to use the number 5 on your next layout or card. It can be in your title, in your journaling or you could just use 5 pictures. I just want to see the number 5 represented on your creation.

Here is a layout I did some time ago for The Scrapping Bug. Me 5 Things:

Please email your creations to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months prize draw valued at $50.00 in new releases!!

Deadline: December 31st

Draw Date: January 1st

Happy Scrapping!!

~Tara~

Challenge #9 ~ Blogging

I am so sad today. My daughter brought it to my attention that my birthday is Sunday. I asked her how old I will be and she said "40". Yikes... not yet.

Now I feel the heat of another birthday upon me. Usually they don't bother me. It is just a number after all. I will be 38 on December 28th. It really sucks. Not because I am turning another year older but that my birthday falls three days after Christmas. Every year I have suffered through a quiet birthday. Nobody is ever around to celebrate with. I never had a birthday party. I never got to play Pin the Tail on the Donkey or played cheesy party games. Most of the time I got to pick one of my Christmas presents to save to open on my birthday.

I could tell that my parents felt sorry for me and tried to make my birthday into a big deal. My Dad would let me chose whatever I wanted for my birthday supper. I usually asked for Beef Stroganoff. He used to make an amazing Stroganoff. Yummy!! They would sing Happy Birthday and sometimes I'd get a cake. Then I could unwrap my present wrapped in Christmas paper. I love them for that.

It's better since having children. They get so excited on my birthday and it's infectious. The joy in their faces makes having another birthday not seem so bad!! That is what I am looking forward to the most on Sunday!

Challenge #9:
Here is a simple challenge for you today. I would like you to blog about a favorite birthday memory. It can be about something you did, something you got or somebody else for their birthday. Let me know what made it special for you. You can post a link to your blog below. If you do not have a blog you can email your memory to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca . You will earn a ballot for my big blog draw! Couldn't be any easier.

Deadline: December 31st
Draw Date: January 1st

~Tara~

Challenge #8 ~ Sketch Puzzle

I have had a few requests for more sketch puzzles. Since I want to keep everyone happy I have put together another one for you. Please keep in mind that both the medium and hard versions are of the same sketch. I just want to put one that may be a little challenging for you. Just solve the puzzle, print out the sketch and create a layout!

medium version

hard version

Please email your layout to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months Blog Prize Draw valued at $50.00. I will post a pic of the amazing prize tomorrow after I am done my volunteer work.

If you have troubles printing the sketch off and/or would like me to email the sketch to you just drop me an email.

Deadline: December 31st
Draw Date: January 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #7 ~ Sketches

A few girls have asked to see the sketches the weScrap Fresh Faces had to work with this week. I am posting these amazing sketches here for you girls to use as inspirations as well.

The first sketch was created by Ally. You can check out her So Sketchy Blog for more amazing sketches. Did you know that Ally also hosts monthly draws for anyone who uses her sketches??

The following card sketch was done by Lucy Chesna. Isn't it wonderful?? Please check out her My Sketchworld Blog for more wonderful sketches.

Challenge #7:

Your challenge is to use these sketches for your next creation. You will earn one ballot for each sketch you do. Either email them to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca or post a link in the comments section.

Deadline: December 31st

Draw Date: January 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Please Vote ~ Fresh Faces Final

We have narrowed the contestants down to 4 and they have just finished thier final challenge. I challenged then to do a Back to Back. I gave them each a layout sketch and a card sketch. They had less than a week to create something fabulous and load them in the weSrap Gallery. They all did such a great job. The gallery throughout this competition has been amazing. There are so many wonderful scrapbookers out there just waiting to be discovered.

Here are the final creations:

Michelle:

Sarah:

Debby:

Jacquelin:

Please help us by sending me your vote at: thynner5@yahoo.ca . Please put Fresh Faces Vote in the subject line. You can also post your pick in the comment section below. Help us pick weScrap's Next Top Designer!!

***Votes are due by midnight on Sunday!

Also.... take a moment to chek out all the amazing entries that have been posted in the gallery throughout this competition. They are amazing!! weScrap Fresh Faces Gallery

~Tara~

Challenge #6 ~ Frame It

It's time for another challenge. I know that we all get busy during the holidays but I still like to sit down and create. It releases the stress of shopping, wrapping and cleaning. I enjoy sitting down at the end of the day, listening to Steve snore on the couch, and bring out my scrappy supplies.

Challenge #6:

I would like to see you frame a photo on your layout. You can use chipboard, metal, paint, decorative scissors or even a digital frame or transparency. You can use whatever inspires you as long as one of your photos are framed.

Here is a layout I did of Olive. She is an adorable puppy that belongs to our friend Jill O'Keefe. Jill is one of the girls favorite lifeguards and they just adore all the O'Keefe girls!! I will need to get an updated photo of Olive. Puppies grow so fast.

You can either email your creation to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca or link it below. You will earn a ballot for the monthly Blog Prize!!

***Remember you are playing for a wonderful prize pack valued at $50.00.

Due Date: December 31st

Draw Date: January 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Stained Glass Tealight Holders & Challenge # 5

I posted this at Scrapdango for their 12 Gifts of Christmas and I wanted to share it with you gals too. Wanna make some cool tea light holders?? I let my kids take the lead on this craft. We had alot of fun together making these.

1. Clean and dry the drinking bottles. Use your exacto knife to cut around the bottle where it begins to taper, approximately ¾ of the way from the bottom. Discard the top portion.

2. Use your scissors to cut the tissue papers into 1-2 inch squares.

3. Coat the bottle in sections with Podge medium using your foam brush. Adhere tissue paper squares to the podge. Repeat until the bottle is covered. Apply a coat of Podge to the entire bottle. Let dry.

4. Using your glue dots adhere your ribbon around the top of the bottle. You could also add ribbon to the bottom if you wish.

5. Adhere your chipboard shapes to the front using glue dots.

6. If you are making more than one it would be nice to add chipboard or wooden letters to spell Noel or Joy. My girls chose Scenic Route Chipboard Shapes.

7. Apply some Stickles to the chipboard for some added glitter. (It doesn’t show in my photos)

8. Place your battery operated tea light inside and enjoy! **I bought mine for $1.00 each at my local Hardware Store. DO NOT use real tea lights. The holders are made of plastic and will be a fire hazard!!

Enjoy the pretty, gentle glow.

This was a fun project to do with the girls after school. The mess is minimal and the end result really is stunning when it is lit up.

Challenge #5:

I would love to see you make one of these as a gift for someone or for yourself. Email your Stained Glass Tea Light Holder for a ballot for this months Blog Prize valued at $50.00. thynner5@yahoo.ca

Due Date: December 31st

Draw Date: January 1st

** Be sure to scheck out Scrapdango for more amazing projects. My friend Lucy made a super cool Origami Tree Card!!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

12 Quotes of Christmas and Challenge #4

I have been posting 12 Quotes of Christmas at Scrapdango. Every day for 12 days I have been posting some great Christmas quotes to inspire some Christmas creations. I thought I would share them with my blog readers as well. Here they are:

1. Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

2. He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.~Roy L. Smith

3. The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.~Burton Hillis

4. May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope;

The spirit of Christmas which is peace;

The heart of Christmas which is love. ~Ada V. Hendricks

5. I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month. ~ Harlan Miller

6. I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. ~Charles Dickens

7. If there is no joyous way to give a festive gift, give love away. ~ Unknown

8. What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. ~ Agnes M. Pharo

9. Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. ~ Peg Bracken.

10. Christmas! The very word brings joy to our hearts. No matter how we may dread the rush, the long Christmas lists for gifts and cards to be bought and given, when Christmas Day comes there is still the same warm feeling we had as children, the same warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes. ~Joan Winmill Brown

11. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exists, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. ~ Charles Dana

12. We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give. ~ Winston Churchill

Challenge #4:

I would like to see you use one of the above quotes on a layout or card. I hope to see you inspired by these wonderful quotes. You can either email your creation to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca or link it below.

Deadline: December 31st. The draw will be held January 1st and be drawn by my lovely daughter Paige this month.

**Remember you are playing for a wonderful prize pack valued at $50.00. I'll post a list and pic this weekend.

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #3 ~ The Recipe

I was chatting with the gals at Creative Scrappers about their favorite recipes and about cooking. It made me think about this amazing recipe my friend Kate, from CCAS, gave me. I still make them every Christmas with my girls and they don't last long. I would like to share the recipe with you.


Peanut Butter Tassies:

1/2 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup white sugar
1/2 Cup smooth peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 Cup shortening or butter
Pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 Cups flour
Miniature peanut butter cups
candy Tassie or mini-muffin sized paper cups

Yield: 24-36 pieces
Cooking time: 7-8 mins


Preheat oven to: 400 degrees

Line pan with paper cups.
Unwrap 24-36 peanut butter cups and set aside.Cream together peanut butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and shortening.
Add salt, flour and soda. This will be a very stiff dough.Drop small balls of dough (size of a walnut ) into pans.
Bake for 7-8 minutes until very light brown on top.Remove from oven and press unwrapped peanut butter cup
into cookies while still in hot pan.
Let cool slightly and remove from pan; repeat.

I like to decorate the tops of them with a squeeze of green frosting
and a cinnamon candy. It gives them a very festive look for the holidays!

Challenge #3:

I would like you to blog about your favorite recipe. You can link it here in the comment section. If you do not have a blog you can email it to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca . You will earn one ballot for the draw.

BONUS: If you use this recipe on a layout or make a recipe card you will earn not one... but two extra ballots for this months blog draw!! Yep... another $50.00 value of new releases!

Deadline: All challenges are due December 31st. The draw will take place on New Years Day!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara

A Sweet Surprise & Challenge #2

I received a sweet surprise in the mail last week. I opened an envelope to find a wonderful collections and buttons from my dear friend Jackie. She also made me a beautiful Christmas card as well. Thanks again Jackie for my early Christmas present!! Here is a look see:

I used the ribbon already for my Wall Hanging that I posted the other day. I also used some of the pretty buttons and ribbon on this layout. I created this for The Scrapping Bug using the great MME papers. I based it on a fab sketch from the So Sketchy Blog! They all went great with Paige and her pink snowsuit!!

Challenge #2:

So your challenge for today is to use ribbon and buttons on your next layout or card.

You can email your creation to: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months draw. Yep... another $50.00 value. I still have so much goodies to give away!!

Happy Scrapping!
~Tara~

So Sketchy Blog DT Call

My friend Ally is looking for some scrappers for her So Sketchy Blog. The current team has been wonderful and I am looking forward to seeing who she finds for the next term. Here is the info:

"Yup… it’s that time of year again… to choose a new design team for the So Sketchy! Blog.
6 page designers and 3 card designers will be chosen. Previous designers and guest designers are welcome to reapply. Canadian, US and international submissions are welcome.

Here’s how to enter:
1. Create TWO pages or THREE cards using any of the sketches from the months of November 2008 or December 2008 found on the blog. Submit those sketch creations along with 3 other creations from your archives that best show your scrapping style.
2. Submit your 5-6 creations to sosketchy@live.com .
3. Your email subject line should read “So Sketchy Design Team Call 2009”.
4. Applications should be received no later than December 31st 11:59pm MST.
5. All attachments must be 500x500 or less.
6. Please include the following information:
• Your full name
• Location (city, country)
• Your email address
• Please indicate if you are applying for a card designer or a page designer. You may submit applications for both but you must send 2 separate applications.
• Please list your attached creation titles and indicate which sketches you used to create them.
• Any links to your on-line galleries
• A link to your blog (a blog is a must have!)
• A list of any current design teams, if any.
• A paragraph about why you wish to be a So Sketchy Sista!

As a designer, you will be responsible for 2-3 creations based on my sketches to be presented on the blog. No monetary compensation… sorry. You will have a contract to design for 6 months, January 15th to June 15th.

Members of the 2009 So Sketchy! Sistas will be informed no later than January 14th and a list of the new design team will be announced once all the designers have been informed via email.

Good luck!

Due Date: December 31st 11:59pm MSTEmail: sosketchy@live.com "

I hope that everyone will send in thier submissions. Ally is a wonderful sketch designer and I know you'll love working with her. Good luck girls.

~Tara~

Chipboard Wall Hanging Tutorial & Challenge #1

Welcome to my Chipboard Wall Hanging Tutorial.

You’ll need to gather up the following supplies:

Chipboard

3 Patterned Papers (I used Bella Blvd-Scrapdango Sugar Kit)

Cutting System

Coordinating cardstock

crop-a-dile or hole punch setter

Eyelets

Embellishments

Ribbon

1. Cut the chipboard into 3 squares measuring 6X6 inches. Cut the coordinating cardstock the same.

2. Adhere the cardstock to the chipboard and ink and/or sand the edges.

3. Measure in 1 ½ inches in from the edges of two of the squares and ½ from the top or bottom edge. Mark it with a pencil and poke your holes. Add your eyelets.

4. Cut out the patterned paper and adhere them onto your squares.

5. Cut four 4 inch strips of ribbon and pull through the eyelets. Adjust the length to your liking and adhere or knot the ribbon on the back.

6. Cut a 6 inch ribbon for the very top holes. Pull through and either adhere or knot this as well.

7. Now your Chipboard Wall Hanging is ready to embellish. You can add your photos now or wait for the right ones. Hope you enjoy making these as much as I do!

Close Up Pics: DD

Emmy:

Paige:

I also did one for The Scrapping Bug using MME Papers:

***Note: If you do not have chipboard at home you can improvise by using cardboard. I have been know to cut up some cereal or cracker boxes before!!

December Challenge #1: Can you guess what my first challenge of December is?? Yep... I would like to see you make a Chipboard Wall Hanging either for yourself or as a gift.

You can email your Wall Hanging at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months draw. Yep... another $50.00 value. I still have so much goodies to give away!!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

November Blog Winner Announcement!!

I must apologize to everyone for the delay. I have been rather sick with Strep Throat and it's taken it's toll on my body. I feel at least 100 years old. I even look it too.

I promised Emmy that she could pick the winner this month because DD did it last time. Besides, it so much more fun when I involve the kids that just using a random generator. So... I made up over 50 ballots!! I am overwhelmed that so many of you take part in my challenges each month. I ma really having alot of fun and I love seeing your work. You are inspiring me and everyone with your creations.

I grabbed Emmy this morning after she got dressed for school. We put the ballots in a frying pan!

She scrambled them up and reached in to pick the winner....

She picked the winner.... and the winner is......

Is it you?? Can you see?? Hmm... flash issue. Let's get a little closer......

Yep............... it's Keeley Yowler!!

Please email me your mailing address at: thynner5@yahoo.ca.

I hope everyone takes a minute to click on the gallery and check out all the amazing cards and layouts that were submitted this month!!

**Remember that I am starting another round for this month too. Hmmm... wonder what kind of a RAK I can come up with?? Check back tomorrow for my first challenge and this weekend for a peak at the RAK!

~Tara~

Final Challenge ~ Feels Like Christmas

I just got home from Christmas shopping with my wonderful Mother In Law and her sweet Hubby! It is our annual shopping trip. We take my darling niece along as well. We start off with a big brunch at The Golden Griddle and when we are all bursting, head out to do some damage. The van slowly gets crowded as we pile gifts and goodies into it.

This always signals the beginning of my Christmas season.

Challenge: Leave me a comment below and let me know what signals the beginning of Christmas to you?

You will earn a ballot for the big Blog Draw that I will be doing tomorrow night after work!! You have until then to post a comment!

~Tara~

Challenge #10 ~ Cards

I just started writing and addressing my overseas Christmas cards. I want my relatives to receive them in time. As I was putting the postage on them I realized how far behind I am in regards to making my cards this year. I need to devote an entire day to get some more made up. Otherwise... I will be buying boxed cards. I know... the shock!!
How far along are you with your cards?

Challenge:
I would like you to make at least two Christmas cards and either email them to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca or link on the blog. Please put "Thynner Blog Challenge" on the subject line.

Here are some Great Christmas Quotes I have come across lately:

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale

Christmas is a time when you get homesick - even when you're home. ~Carol Nelson

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. ~Burton Hillis

Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. ~Janice Maeditere

May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,The gladness of Christmas give you hope,The warmth of Christmas grant you love.~Author Unknown

Bonus Challenge: Use on of the above quotes on a card or layout!!

You will earn a ballot for each challenge you complete. The $50.00 prize pack is:
October Afternoon Tab Book
Pink Paislee Pixie Stixs
Glimmer Mist
Crate Paper Prudence Paper Line - all of it.
Crate Paper Rub ons, border stickers and diecuts
Mambi Rhinestones/Gems
**Bonus... issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

**Deadline for challenges is December 1st**

Challenge #9 ~ Scraplift

I got word yesterday that the lastest issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today will be delivered December 5th. It is always loaded with such lovely creations and the articles are tops! Just take a look at the stunning cover!

Did you know that the magazine is available to you for free??!! Yep... you can subscribe to this awesome magazine and just pay the shipping to have it delivered to your home. If you aren't lucky enough to have a LSS near you that hands them out to you..... put a bug in their ear to get it in! I know that The Scrapping Bug, Scrapshotz and Scrapbook Star all provide it for free when you make purchases both online and in store.

For subscription info please check here: Free Magazine Offer

Challenge #9:

My challenge for you is to use the cover layout of the SCT Magazine as inspiration for your next layout. Yep... an easy scraplift. The cover layout just screams.... "scraplift me". There are so many lovely elements to it to work with.

Once you have completed your layout please email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca for a ballot for the big Blog Prize!!

Do you remember what it is???

October Afternoon Tab Book
Pink Paislee Pixie Stixs
Glimmer Mist
Crate Paper Prudence Paper Line - all of it.
Crate Paper Rub ons
Mambi Rhinestones/Gems

**Bonus... issue of Scrapbook and Cards Today Magazine!

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #8 ~ Sketch Puzzle

Most of my scrappy requests have been for sketch puzzles. I happened upon these a few years ago and I get requests all the time to make them up and post them for challenges.

I have created two versions of the same sketch. The first one is a medium version and the second, for you die hard puzzle girls, is a harder one.

Medium Version

Hard Version

If you have any problem with the sketch puzzle send me an email at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and I will send you the sketch.

Once you have completed your layout please email it to me for a ballot for the big Blog Prize!!

I will be posting a picture of the prize tomorrow for you!

Happy Scrapping~

Tara

Challenge #7 ~ Love

I love a good word challenge. Ally and I post a word every Wednesday on the CCAS Blog as a challenge. It is so much fun to do and to use on a layout.

My word for this challenge is: Love

1 : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties
2: affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests
3: an assurance of love
4: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion
3 a: the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration

I used this word on a layout of Paige and her love of Webkinz. I'll post it in the morning. I am afraid the lighting isn't great for taking a picture right now. :)

My challenge is for you to use this word on your next layout or card. Please email it to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn your ballot for my $50.00 Blog Prize Draw.

**Deadline for challenges is December 1st**

"Although I cherish hearing the phrase, "I love you", I cherish more the deed that fills those words with life. (James T. Brown)"

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Let it Snow.... ~ Challenge #6

We sure got dumped on with snow last night. It was so magical waking up this morning and looking out the window. It looked like a magic snow globe. Big fluffy snowflakes falling down over a pristine, untouched yard. Lovely.

Here is what our house and lane way looked in the morning:

By the time I fetched my camera, the kids were running through the yard with the dogs. They were all laughing and having a grand time. They must have stayed out there for well over an hour.

They got it and fired up the hairdryer to dry the dogs. How sweet. My bathroom now smells of a lovely combination of wet dog and burn hair. NICE!!??

We just sat down to relax when we heard the tractor pull up. Steve had gone to work to borrow the tractor to clean out our driveway. The girls hopped up and got their snowsuits back on and waited while Steve built them their mountain. Every year he builds this mountain of snow on the front lawn. Last year it was so high that it reached all the way up to the girls bedroom window. If it had been a door there they could have walked out and been on top of it.

They had lots of fun with Steve and the tractor. He let them sit in the bucket and raised them up and down. The best part was when he raised them a little, went over to the mountain and tipped the bucket. They slipped out of and onto the mountain. You could probably hear the fits of laughter all over Ontario. Maybe even as far as BC.....

Challenge #5:

I know that it's not winter for all my blog readers but for those of you that have winter.... I would like to see you post a snow picture on your blog. If you do not have any snow photos you can blog about what you love about it. I know some of you probably have never even seen snow. You can blog about that as well.

Just add a link to your blog or email me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca

You will earn a ballot for the $50.00 CHA Blog Draw!!

Bonus: Do a layout featuring snow as the subject and earn an additional ballot! Email me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca .

**Due Date: December 1st**

Happy Blogging!

~Tara~

Technique Corner ~ Challenge # 5

I have a fun technique to share with you today. I happen to have found something that is really fun and easy to do. It involves using a mask. Yes… todays lesson is all about using masks.

Heidi Swapp has cornered the market on masks. She has some amazing designs out there right now. I love them all. I think I may even have them all too. One of my favorites is the crown mask. I can’t believe I have had it and never used it until now.

So… what the heck is a mask anyways? It is a repositionable template that works the opposite of a stencil by giving you the negative image. It has a sticky surface that will cling and stay in place once you have positioned it. You can use any medium on it. Everything from paint, ink and chalk. I have used them all and I like the effect they each bring. When you use paint you get a great even, strong coverage. With ink you also get great coverage. When you use chalk you can easily blend colors and get a softer look.

Once you have chosen your mask and your medium you need to chose your background paper. Position your mask on your paper and apply your paint, ink or chalk over the mask. Once you’re satisfied with the result, gently peel the mask away. You are left with a beautiful negative image!! Then, just wipe the mask clean. They are completely reusable!!

I used white paint with a little Ranger Crystal Stickles on the following layout of DD. I loved the overall effect.

You can also make your own masks by using stickers. This is very easy to do. Just place them on your layout, paint or ink and once it is dry, just lift the stickers off.

Have fun and play around with different masks and mediums!!

Challenge #4:

My challenge for you today is to use a mask on your next project. You don't have to use paint, ink or chalk, you can also just trace an outline of the image. I have done this before as well. If you don't have a mask use stickers as your mask. The possibilites are endless!

Email your layout to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot into this month's $50.00 Blog Rak draw.

Remember you are creating to win the following:

October Afternoon Tab Book

Pink Paislee Pixie Stixs

Glimmer Mist

Crate Paper Prudence Paper Line - all of it.

Crate Paper Rub ons

Mambi Rhinestones/Gems

**Due date: December 1st, EST**

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Birthday Wishes ~ Challenge #4

I still find it hard to believe that my Dad turns 61 years old tomorrow. I am so lucky to have him as my Dad. We have always been close. I look back over the years and find that we are closer now than ever before. Is it because of the cancer and almost losing him? Or is just that we are both older and wiser.

I was adopted by my parents at 4 days old. It was the best day of my life. I was fortunate to be raised by two loving people who adore me as much I do them.

My Dad is away on a business trip to Bermuda right now. He will not be around for his birthday but I wanted him to know how much I love him and how lucky I feel each and every day to have him as my Dad. I am grateful to God for letting him stay with me and my family a little bit longer.

My girls and I will be making cards for him tomorrow and we will celebrate his birthday when he gets back on Saturday. Here is a photo taken of him and my girls during the summer. Look at how happy they all are. Again... I am blessed!

Challenge #4:

In honor of my Dad's birthday.... I challenge everyone to blog about their Dad. Tell us a little something about them. Link back on my blog or email me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca. You will earn a ballot for your blog entry or email.

BONUS: Make a birthday card!! Email it to me at to earn another ballot for the Blog Prize!!Yep... the $50.00 value prize.

**Due Date: December 1st, EST**

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #3 ~ Cover It

I am a little behind right now. I have been battling strep throat and an ear infection and my Mom is quite ill as well. I will get caught up.... starting with another blog challenge!

This challenge entails covering up your chipboard! I admit that I love to pull out the paint, chalk or inks to cover my chipboard with. I also like to stamp and stickle my hipboard as well.

I recieved an amazing kit from Scrapdango an in it was some funky Maya Road tree shaped chipboard. Man.... was I ever excited about them.


I traced the top tree onto some of the green pattered paper from the Bella Blvd line. Yummy!! I then adhered it to my chipboard. On the base I used some awesome Ranger Crackle Paint. It gave the tree trunk a realistic look. I then grabbed a Maya Road bird that came with the kit and inked it with two diferent colors. I added a cute Kaiser Kraft pearl for the eye.



Here is my finished layout:



So... look through your stash of chipboard and cover it up. Then... place it on a layout. Email your layout to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot into this month's $50.00 Blog Rak draw. Remember you are creating to win the following:
October Afternoon Tab Book
Pink Paislee Pixie Stixs
Glimmer Mist
Crate Paper Prudence Paper Line
Crate Paper Rub ons
Mambi Rhinestones/Gems



I'll post another challenge on Wednesday!

**Due date: December 1st, EST**

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

My First Blog Tag!!

Yippee... someone wants to play tag with me. Ally has tagged me for my very first blog tag.

Share SEVEN facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird...just 7 facts. :)

Tag 7 people at the end of your post and make sure to let them know they've been tagged! Make sure to provide a link to the person who tagged you.

Hmmm... I wonder if I can even come up with seven things?

1. I grew up an army brat and travelled the world as a child. I am still a sucker for a man in uniform!!

2. I am double jointed and used to have so much fun freaking my friends out at school.

3. I used to LOVE peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches. I am shocked that my children think that's gross!

4. My girls, Emmy & DD won a big modelling contest and were asked to sign on with three big modelling companies. We just couldn't commit and make the commute. I used to model when I lived in the city too.

5. I was featured on Tiny Talent Time when I was younger. Yep... I was a tiny dancer! I was even asked to try out for the National Ballet of Canada. That was when I admitted to myself that I hate ballet! Boring!!

6. I LOVE getting my feet rubbed. Nothing is more relaxing. I get reflexology treatments from my dear friend Joey. Simply heavenly!

7. I used to take karate and I have my orange belt. I was just about to get my red when we moved to a new town that didn't have any karate instructors. I used to love it!

So now you know Seven random secrets about me .... I bet these Seven ladies will share theirs with you! I tag.....................

Nancy Jones
Heather
Donna Lewis
Ginni G
Heather Lough
Jana
Gina

Have fun girls! I can't wait to learn all your secrets. :)

~Tara~

Week in the Life Winner

I thought I had set this up to post already but it didn't work. Sorry girls.

The winner of the Cosmo Cricket Blackboard Album is.............................

................................................................ Anne Marie!!

I'll get it to you on Saturday!

~Tara~