Challenge #7 ~ Numbers

I created the following layout using the latest kit from weScrap. Since taking over running the site with Ally we have put together some great kits that we can't wait for everyone to see. The following is our first kit release. Grab it while you can because at just $20.99 they are going quickly!

One of the layouts I created for the DT Reveal is of my darling twins, Emmy and DD. I absolutely loved the papers together. They seemed to work with every photo I wanted to use. I used one of Ally's So Sketchy sketches as the base for this layout.

Notice the super cool button I used?? It will be featured in the next kit!! Here is a sneak peek:

Quote: "There's two to kiss, two to hug; but best of all, there's two to love." ~author unknown

Challenge: I would like to see you put a number somewhere on your layout. I can be in your title, on your paper or just an accent on your page. Email your creation to thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this month's draw!

Due Date: October 31st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Win Free Stamps!!

Have a chance to win one of the newly released stamp sets from my Stamp BOX on the My Stampbox Blog here. Leave a comment by Aug. 30th to win.

I especially love this one:

Wanna another chance to win?? My BF Ally is offering up a free set of stamps as well. For every comment you leave on her blog for the month of August you earn a ballot. Then post somewhere on your blog that she is giving away free My Stamp Box Stamps and leave a link for her. Easy eh??

Their stamps are amazing girls. Enter and if you win you will see for yourself!

Good Luck!

~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~

Challenge # 6~ Sketch Puzzle

Once again I found an amazing sketch from Ally on her So Sketchy Blog. Whenever you want a sketch to work with, head over to her blog. She has both layout and card sketches. Her DT is really talented as well.

Click on the links below to solve the sketch puzzle. Please note that they are both of the SAME sketch. One is just easier than the other.

Medium Version

Hard Version

If you have any troubles solving or printing the sketch email me at thynner5@yahoo.ca and I will send you the sketch to work with.

Challenge:

Solve the sketch puzzle (or email your sketch request) and create a layout based on this sketch. email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this months blog prize.

Due Date: March 31st

Draw Date: April 1st

Bonus: Ally also has a prize up for grabs this month. You can also email your layout to her at sosketchy@live.com Please make sure that when you send your layout to Ally that you keep the size of your image to below 150kB. Please include your name and title of your creation. Please identify what sketch numbers you used for your creations. (#7)

BLOG PRIZE: I have been lucky to get my hands on the new Chatterbox papers and Artsylicious embellies. Thanks to Sandy at Scrapshotz for all her help with this month's blog prize. She was also responsible for last month's Basic Grey Papers. She tracked down the Paper pack for me when they were sold out and I couldn't find any. She is an awesome person and her kit club is fantastic.

Again... another $50.00 value. Take a look at some of the peeks from the Chatterbox website.

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Sketch Puzzle ~ Challenge #6

I have had a few requests for a sketch puzzle and my good friends Ally provided the sketch for this puzzle. If you need some more scrappy inspiration be sure to check out Ally's So Sketchy blog!! I just love her sketches.

The following versions are of the same sketch. You just choose which version you would rather do!

medium version

hard version

If you have any problems either solving the sketch or printing it off, just send me an email at thynner5@yahoo.ca and let me know. I will email you the sketch.

Challenge:
Use this sketch as the foundation for your next creation and email it to me to earn a ballot for the monthly draw. All those Yummy Basic Grey Marakech Goodies!

Due Date: February 28th
Draw Date: March 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

The Scrapping Bug DT Reveal & Challenge #3

I was surprised just how far this kit really went. Not only did I get three layouts done but I also managed to squeeze out a mini album as well. I love being able to utilize all the bits and pieces of a kit.

The kit is full of Bo Bunny!!

2 Bo Bunny Chiffon Dot

2 Bo Bunny Coffee Dot

2 Bo Bunny Frost Dot

2 Bo Bunny Decaf Dot

1 Bo Bunny Winter Whisper Dot

1 Bo Bunny Winter Whisper Mist

1 Bo Bunny Winter Whisper Plaid

1 Bo Bunny Winter Whisper

1 Bo Bunny Winter Fun Cardstock Sticker

1 Bo Bunny Winter Transparency Title

3 Bug Cut Snowflakes

3 Brads

2 x ½ yards of Ribbon

1 Exclusive Bug Cut Title

Here are my creations:

Cold Wonder: I based this one on a sketch by my friend Ally. You can find her sketches on the So Sketchy Blog.

Winter Eh?: This layout portrays my girls love of riding and how a silly thing like winter won't take them away from their ponies!

Winter: Here is Emmy enjoying the snow during an afternoon of sledding. Notice the paint and the sweet transparency title?

Snow Fun Mini Album: I put this 4x4 album together with all my scraps. It showcases the sledding day at "Grandpa Larry's" on New Years Day. A great new tradition for the Thynne Family!

**To see the other wonderful creations that my fellow DT Members did please check out the Bug Gallery! To order the kit please go to The Scrapping Bug!

Challenge # 3:

For this challenge I would like you to chose any one of my layouts and scraplift it! I would like to see your spin on my creations.

Email them to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca or post a link to your layout below.

You will earn a ballot for each layout you do. Yes... if you scraplift one... you get one ballot. Scraplift two... you get two ballots. Scraplift all three... you get three ballots!! What for?? The big blog prize draw valued at $50.00 of new products!

Due Date: January 31st

Draw Date: February 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~

Just for Fun!!

Some of you may now that my BFF, Ally is moving out to BC and leaves this week. It has been a whirlwind of activity for her as she prepares to move to the other side of Canada and leave her family and friends behind.

We met while designing for Creative Crafts and Stickers. Jen was a darling and entrusted us with running her design teams and after closing her main site, left us to run the Creative Crafts and Stickers Blog. The three of us bonded right away and have such a great friendship that I cherish.

I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon with her and Jen at her Mom’s house. We always have a great time together and it is like we are sisters. I am going to miss her…. but at least we live in a computer age and can stay in touch.

Here is a picture of us that my hubby took this afternoon: Tara, Ally & Jen

I must say that I have made my best friends through my scrapbooking. My online friends have become my family. I still have a few I would love to see again and some I would love to even meet!! I need to become rich so I could visit my friends in the US, Montreal, BC and Australia!! You know who you are. :)

~Tara~