LCOM Sketch Reveal & Challenge #1

It's that wonderful time of the week where we reveal this week's sketch over at LCOM!! This week the uber talented Ness created the following sketch:

Make sure to stop by the sketch blog to see the lovely creations the girls created!

Challenge #1: I would like to see you use the above sketch as the base of your next layout or card and include some homemade flowers!! Link up your creation below or email it to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca for a chance to win this months blog prize! I will let you know what it is on Monday. Keep your eye out for some serious eye candy!

Bonus: Link your creation at the LCOM Sketch Blog for a chance to win their monthly prize as well!

Due Date: November 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~ 

LCOM Sketch Reveal & Challenge #1

I hope you like sketches because over at LCOM we have a lovely one posted to inspire you. This week's sketch was created by Charlotte:

Challenge: Use this sketch as the base of your next creation and email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca or link it below for a ballot for the June blog draw. BONUS: link it up on the LCOM Sketch Blog for a chance to win a prize from Let's Capture Our Memories.

Challenge Due Date: June 30th
LCOM Due Date: May 31st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

LCOM Sketch Blog Reveal # 50 & Challenge

Another fantastic sketch reveal is up at Let's Capture These Sketches!! This is my favorite time of the week.

This week we were given a sketch created by ..... ME.



This week's Challenge was to create a homemade embellishment. I posted instructions yesterday of my Homemade Fabric Banner and Crackle Chipboard Circle. Hope you took a moment to check it out.


Here is the layout I made based on my sketch:



Please head over to the sketch blog and see the other lovely creations: LCOM Sketch Blog

Challenge #6: Create a layout based on my sketch to earn a ballot for my monthly blog prize. Just email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn your ballot or just link it below.

BONUS: Add your layout on the LCOM Sketch Blog for a chance to win a Gift Certificate to the LCOM store!!


Due Date: August 31st
Draw Date: Sept. 1st
Prizes: 1. Fanciful Frames kit from weScrap
2. Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (2 bottles) and Glimmer Screen

Happy Scrapping!



~Tara~

Challenge #4 ~ LCOM Sketch

This week's sketch has been posted on the LCOM Sketch Blog!!

Susan created a great sketch this week.

This week's challenge on the sketch blog was to use at least two different fonts. The team created some great layouts. Be sure to check them out!

Challenge #4: Create a layout using Susan's sketch. Then email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn your ballot for the monthly prize draw.

Bonus: Include the challenge for a chance to win the monthly prize at LCOM. You can load it in their gallery or link it on the sketch blog here: LCOM Sketch Blog

Due Date: August 31st

Draw Date: Sept. 1st

Prizes: 1. Fanciful Frames kit from weScrap

2. Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (2 bottles) and Glimmer Screen

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Wanna Win a Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine?

Guess what this month's Blog prize??

I have a wonderful prize to offer this month. I just loved this so much that I bought two of them. One for me and one for a lucky blog reader. Wanna win a Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine??

All you have to do is complete any blog challenge that I post this month for a ballot for the random draw. If you follow my blog then you already earn a ballot every month. You will have until November 30th to complete the challenges and games that I post.

I will be loading a lot of challenges before the end of the month and maybe a game or two. Lots of chances to earn ballots.

This has been on my wishlist for awhile now!!

Challenge #3: Post what is your number one choice on your wishlist right now below. You will earn a ballot just for sharing what you really want to see Santa bring you for Christmas.

Due Date: November 30th
Draw Date: December 1st

~Tara~

Challenge #7 ~ Congrats

I received some truly exciting and amazing news the other week and I have been dying to share it with you. My BFF from all the way back to Grade 5 is...................... expecting!! Yep, my friend Barb who surprised me by actually getting married last year, surprised me yet again by announcing she was pregnant again!!

This is a girl who swore she would never get married and never have anymore children. One was enough for her. Yeah right!!!! I knew that when she met the right guy that she would change her mind. Well, she did meet the right guy and she is so happy right now.

Her daughter, Ashley is a beautiful teenager and will probably be a great help to her. She will be lucky to have her around.

Here is a photo of my friend Barb and I that was taken after the twins came home from the hospital. If she can handle a day spent with me and a set of twins, then she is all set. It was natural. That mothering instinct just comes naturally and never goes away. She will be a great Mom.... again! Congrats Barb!! Having another baby when you're almost 40!! Love ya for it!!

Challenge: In honour of my friends pregnancy I would like to see you make a Congrats card. A nice and simple challenge. You can email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca or post a link below.

You will earn a ballot foe this months blog prize..... a collection of My Little Yellow Bicycle papers, transparencies, rubons, cardstock and a cool tabbed album!!

Due Date: July 31st

Draw Date: August 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #8 ~ Spring it On

I loved being able to feel the sun on my face this week and walk around with a light sweater. I was able to wear my running shoes outside and not have to lug on my boots and my heavy coat. I am more than ready for spring now.

I had just received my kit from Scrapdango and when I opened it I immediately thought how the colors reminded me of Spring. Here is the first layout I did. It features Paige. This photo was taken a couples summers ago. I was on the phone for a while with a friend long distance. I was sitting on the patio. I could hear the girls laughing and giggling in the house. I glanced up when they came out of the house. Paige was all dressed up in a princess gown and a pretty flower necklace. She had let her sisters put on some make-up and nail polish on her. She was so thrilled and happy. I grabbed my camera and took this great shot of her.

Challenge #8:

I would like to see some spring colors on your next card or layout. Show me the some pretty greens, pinks, purples and/or yellows. It about time we broke out those lovely colors that remind us of green grass and pretty flowers.

Email your creation at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this month's awesome prize. A complete kit from Scrapshotz featuring the brand new Chatterbox release. It is such a pretty and fantastic prize to win!

Due Date: March 31st

Draw Date: April 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #4 ~ The Three B's

I have decided that I am officially sick and tired of the weather!! It has literally rained for almost five days. It is so grey and dismal. It has been hard to get out of bed in the morning since the clocks sprang forward because it is still dark out at that time. Then.... because of the rain, it stays dark.

I want things to brighten up. I want to see the colors of spring. I want to smell the flowers as they bloom and grow. I want to see the happy smilie faces on my children's pretty faces. That's not too much to ask for..... right??

In the meantime, I can scrap. That always puts a smile on my face. I can use bright colors, bold prints and big flowers. Here is one of my very favorite layouts of Paige that using the three b's:

Challenge:

Use the three B's to make your next creation. make something bright, bold and have something big on it. Then email me at thynner5@yahoo.ca your creation to earn a ballot for the monthly draw. I have a stunning array of goodies in store for you!

Due Date: March 31st

Draw Date: April 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #2 ~ Recipe

It's time to cook up a layout. I love recipe challenges. I love making them just as much as I do putting one together.

I made the following layout for a Scrap Me Up Challenge at Scrapdango. The DT were asked to create a layout for a member using their favorite pictures. I got sooooo lucky and received some darling pictures from Lisa Watson (pictures2pages). They are of her sweet son, Cameron and some dirt!!!

Quote reads: "In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." ~ Margaret Atwood.

Challenge: Recipe

3 photos

2 circles

2 patterned papers

1 ribbon

1 word title

Please email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca and put Thynner Blog in the subject line. You will earn a ballot for the monthly prize. I will post the prize details on the weekend. It is awesome.

Due Date: March 31st

Draw Date: April 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

A Cool Contest ~ Challenge #1

My good friend Lucy has a cool contest on her sketch blog. Scrapdango has generously donated a February kit as the prize!! Carrie is so sweet and generous!! When you get a chance check out the kits for this month. The last few have sold out!!

I plan on using this great sketch this weekend. I will post my layout after I have done it.

Challenge:
I would like you to hop over to Lucy's blog and create a layout using her sketch. You can then send it to her for a chance to win her lovely prize and also email a copy to me to earn a ballot for my monthly blog prize draw!! You can email me at thynner5@yahoo.ca and please put Thynner Blog in the subject line!

Due Date: March 31st
Draw Date: April 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #12 ~ Blog Hop

Have you noticed on the left hand side of the blog all of my favorite Blog and Buddies?? I try to visit them all every week and leave comments as well. I think it's a great way to show our support for one another and see a little of our friends lives. I have such a great bunch of friends and I love to share them. :)

Challenge #12:
I would like you to take some time to Blog Hop through the list. Pick at least 5 to check out and leave at least one comment on each blog! Then send em an email at thynner5@yahoo.ca and let me know the blogs you visited and 5 things that you learned. One thing you found interesting on each blog.!!

Everyone who participates will earn a ballot for this month's blog prize. The awesome Basic Grey Paper Pack and embellishments. Love the Marakech!!

Due Date: March 2nd
Draw Date: March 3rd

****I have decided to give everyone the weekend to get some of the challenges done. It is some time's easier to find time to scrap on the weekend.****

Happy Blog Hopping!

~Tara~

Challenge #10 ~ Time It

I just finished a fun and exhilarating 1 Hour Layout contest at Creative Scrappers. I have never timed a layout before and had to create in such a short time. Steve had to work and wasn't going to be home until late. That meant that not only was I having to work with a time limit but I also had three girls to get ready for bed. It was stressful but thrilling at the same time. I thought I would hate the layout when it was done because I like to take my time and use inks, paint and distress my layouts. I like to bulk them up and add layers. I knew I wouldn't have time for any of that and I thought I wouldn't be happy. But... I actually Am Happy!!

Here is the final layout. I did manage to get it done in time but I couldn't get it loaded in time. My girls came first. Paige is still not feeling well and needed her Mommy to tuck her in. I still love doing that.

This is DD.... my little Drama Queen. It may be hard to envision her that way by looking at this lovely photo but, she has her moments. I hate to admit that it is one of the many things I love about her.

Challenge:

I would like you to grab your watch or a timer and create a layout in 1 hour!!! It may be tempting to go over your time limit but it is much more fun to push yourself to create in 1 hour. It is such a rush!!

When you are done, email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for the monthly prize draw. The wonderful Basic Grey Marakech line is up for grabs!!

Due Date: February 28th

Draw Date: March 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #8 ~ The Cluster

One of the things I have been doing lately is making embellishment clusters. That simply means that I love to layer my embellishments together. I love the added dimension and interest this can add to a page.

I did this layout for Scrapdango and I loved how it turned out. I cut the bird image from one of the Webster's Pages Papers that I received with my DT kit. I then stamped on it using my Hero Arts Script stamp (one of my all time fav stamps). I then inked and used Glimmer Mist on the Magestical Memories Frame that was also in the kit. I placed some cool, glittered sheer fabric under the frame and adhered it to my page. I then attached my bird to the frame. I added a gem to the bird for an eye. I then stamped on the flower, added a button and placed it on the frame as well. Viola... and embellishment cluster.

Challenge:

I would like to see you use an embellishment cluster on your next creation. It can be either a card or layout. Email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this month's blog prize. I have a wonderful collection of Basic Grey Marakech goodies for one lucky winner!

Due Date: February 28th

Draw Date: March 1st

**Remember that you still have time to do some of the other challenges posted this month to earn a ballot. Any challenge posted in February counts as a ballot.**

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

I've Been Tagged ~ Photo Challenge #4

I've been tagged for the first time by my friend Heather at Scrapdango. I am so excited because this is a fun one!

So what I am supposed to do is:

Go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures.

1. Pick the 6th Folder, then select the the 6th picture in that folder.

2. Post that picture on your blog and the story that goes along with the picture.

3. Tag 6 other people that you know or don’t know to do the same thing and leave a comment on their blog or an e-mail letting them know you chose them.

Now, I happen to have photos saved in various parts of my computer as well as my Portable Hard Drive. This tag just made me realize that I need to move my pictures off of my computer and transfer them to my Portable Hard Drive. Thanks Heather for the kick in the butt!!

So, here is the golden photo. It was in my Back to School folder and it of Paige. She was so upset because school was over and we had to leave to go home. She was so excited that she was in the same class as her best friend Lily and she just loved her first day!! I thin k she was a little overwhelmed and tired. I just love this picture.

This is one of those pictures that you capture and just can't seem to scrap. I love everything about this picture and I just can't seem to use it to scrapbook with. Silly eh?

Now, I have to tag 6 people. I am tagging:

Ally

Michelle

DebbyD

Anne Marie

Wendy

SueB

Challenge #4:

I would like you to take your 6th folder and pick your 6th picture. Use this picture on a layout and email it to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for the monthly draw. I have some amazing Basic Grey Marakech goodies for you! A great collection!

Due Date: February 28th

Draw Date: March 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #2 ~ Scramble

I had so much fun putting a word scramble together for the Love Fest Crop at wescrap that I decided to incorporate it into a challenge for you!! Below is a collection of scrambled song titles that have the word "Love" in it.

1. I liwl walysa olev uoy
2. voel si lal uoy deen
3. vole tsuhr
4. abyb I vole ruyo awy
5. voel llwi peke su gteroeht
6. dselsen velo
7. li’l kmae vole ot uyo
8. teswe vole
9. vole em drente
10. rzayc ni vole
11. I nestholy velo uyo
12. n’cat ybu em velo
13. vole hacks
14. vole lofo
15. cadetdid ot vole
16. evlo biset
17. ni eth amen fo lveo
18. levo ni na tealover
19. amking vole tuo fo nightno ta lal
20. nhew a nma voles a meonw

Challenge:
After you have unscrambled the above song titles I would like you to chose one to use on a layout or card. You don't have to unscramble all of them. Hopefully you can find one you like right away. :)

Please email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this month's Blog Prize. It will be a bunch of new Basic Grey Marakesh Goodies!! Yummy!! Oh.. and a few other goodies as well.

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

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #1 ~ Photo

It's time to get back on track and post a challenge to get you jump started. I hope you are all ready for another round of fun challenges!! I just love to post them all month long.

I have found that at least 98% of my layouts feature my children. They are just such beautiful girls and so easy to scrapbook. They are constantly giving me material to capture on paper.

SO... only 2% of my layouts feature something or someone else. How embarrassing. Really... truly...

I decided to scrap something other than my children. Here is a layout I did for the Scrapping Bug which features my beloved do Storm. He is such a loving and devoted dog. He is such a huge part of the Thynne family and I often neglect to include him on my layouts. Since he will be 13 years old on Paige's birthday this month I thought he deserved to be featured. He is getting old and has tumors growing on his body. He is still happy and generally healthy otherwise. He still plays and runs around. He can still make it up the stairs and gives lots of love. It is just hard to know that he will not be with us forever.

Challenge: I would like you to scrap a photo or photos hat feature no people!! No children, friends, family. You can scrap pets, animals, places and things. Just not people!



Email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for this month's blog prize draw. It will be another big and beautiful prize pack!!

Due Date: February 28th

Draw Date: March 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

Challenge #14 ~ Shaped Paper

On of my favorite trends the last year has been the use of shaped paper in scrapping. I am a huge fan and seem to buy all of it. My favorites right now are the shaped papers in Crate and Making Memories. There are so many ways to use shaped paper. You can cut it up and use it on your page or.... you can do what I did and use it as a base.



Here is a layout I did for Scrapdango using their Sugar kit for this month. I used the lovely shaped paper as my background and used it to celebrate my parents 40th anniversary. This paper line is fantastic to use with vintage pictures or photos that you transfer to either black and white or sepia.

Challenge:

I would like to see you either incorporate shaped paper into your layout or use it as a base for a layout. If you don't have any shaped paper, you can make your own very easily.

Please email me at thynner5@yahoo.ca and put Thynner Blog Challenge in the subject line to earn a ballot for this months jam packed Heidi Swapp prize pack.

Due Date: January 31st
Draw Date: February 1st

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

December Winner!!!

Once again you have all blessed me with your creations and doing my challenges. I love that you are loving this as much as I do. I expected a big drop this past month with the holidays but.... you still created great pages, cards, and altered crafts!! Thanks again to everyone who participated!! You all ROCK!!

It was my dear Paige's turn to draw the inner. She has been suffering from an ear ache and this was such a great distraction for her!!

I wrote down almost 50 names on ballots and she cut them and placed them in her "Red Riding Hood Basket." ( Her name for it. Cute eh?)

She then asked me if her new Build a Bear, Stripes could help her chose the name. Here they are getting set up for the draw!

She let Stripes swirl the names in the basket.

Paige and Stripes pull out a ballot with the winner's name on it. Is it you????

Hmm... let's get a closer look.....

Yep.... the winner for the December Prize Pack is...................................

Teresa Matz!!!

Congrats Teresa! Please email your address to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca so I can send you all your amazing goodies! Can't wait to see what you do with everything! Have fun!

Please take a moment to go through the December Challenges slideshow of amazing creations from everyone. They are sure to inspire you!!

NOW.... it's time to start fresh with another round. I already posted the first challenge just yesterday and I will post another one tomorrow, So... check back. I have another amazing collection of scrappy goodness for one lucky winner!! Worth another.... $50.00.

I also have a cool announcement tomorrow. I am really excited about it too.

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

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 #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~