So Sketchy Blog Hop

Whatcha up to right now?? Why don't you get on over to the So Sketchy site and take part in the blog Hop?? I will be hopping along tonight. :)

~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~

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~

Challenge # 1

I hope everyone is ready for some new challenges this month. I am really excited to have another month long contest. I think I will post a big week long challenge blitz again at the end of the month. Check back daily of some time limited chances to win. I may even post a bonus RAK like I did last month.

We all have our comfort zone and generally stick it on a regular basis. It is where we tend to use the same type of products, the same style and the same techniques. We know what it will produce. SOMETIMES... it's fun to step outside of the box and create something you wouldn't normally do. If you are a 12x12 scrapper.... you can scrap an 8x11, 8x8, 6x6 or and 6x12. If you are always creating linear pages where everything is always straight and even, try turning a few elements on it's side. If you like everything crisp and clean, grunge, ink and tear. If you tend to use three colors all the time, then switch to colors you don't use or the opposite colors on a color wheel.

For me.... I did a round layout. I love trying to make everything fit in a circle. I used a great sketch from Ally that was posted on her SO Sketchy Blog. If you haven't done a circle layout before.... give it a go!! You can also find some great sketches at PageMaps. Click on the round maps.

If you look at a circle layout and wonder what the heck to do with it.... I know alot of people (myself included) who place it on a piece of coordinating cardstock and put it in an album.

So... my challenge to you is to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. It could be a round layout, like me. It could be a different size layout, use a new style or a new technique.

Please email your creations to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and put Thynner Blog Challenge in the subject line so it doesn't get lost in my emails. You will receive a ballot for every challenge you complete!!

**Due date: December 1st at midnight EST**

I'll post a picture of what you're playing for this month..... tomorrow. Look out... I have another great selection for you.

Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~

So Sketchy Guest Designer

My friend Ally is hosting a contest for a Guest Designer position on her So Sketchy Blog for the month of November. If you would like the honor of being her very first Guest Designer all you have to do is create a layout based on this sketch:

Here are the details:

1. Complete a page using the sketch provided above. (It can be a 12x12 or a 8.5x11 version.)

2. Take a photo or scan and send your work to: sosketchy@live.com *File must be smaller than 300Kb.*Please name your file with the title of your page and your full name (ie: allisoncope_titlehere.jpg).*Please put "Guest Designer Sketch" in your subject line of your email.*Please provide your full name, email address, location (city, state/province), page title and supplies made to create your page.

3. DUE: Nov. 1, 2008 at 11:59pm PST. Late entries will not be accepted.

4. Do NOT post your finished page on your blog or in any gallery until after Nov. 1, 2008. NOTE: If you do not follow the above rules, your entry will be voided from the contest. Please read the rules carefully.The winner of the contest will be decided by the current design team members. The winner will be announced as soon as all the votes are cast and winner has been decided.

As an added bonus.... anyone who enters Ally's contest will receive a ballot for my big $50.00 CHA Blog Draw!!! Just send me an email at: thynner5@yahoo.ca and let me know that you've sent your entry off to Ally. I'll then confirm with her.

Watch the blog every day this week for daily challenges and chances to win!!! I'll even post a pic of the prize tomorrow as well.

Good luck and have fun.

~Tara~

Wanna Have Some Fun?

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 am the first person to admit that I am not a sketch creator. I can get by with a little help from my friends. My best friend Ally is my sketch gal. She creates amazing sketches and her sketch blog truly is inspiring. Her current design team is so talented and I check in all the time to see their creations.
I am lucky to call Ally my BFF! She lets me have free reign to showcase her sketches. I have chosen one of her recent sketches, posted on her So Sketchy Blog, to make a sketch puzzle out for you gals to solve, print and create.
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

Now for a little incentive........ Anyone who creates something from this sketch and emails it to me at: thynner5@yahoo.ca will have their names entered into a draw for a prize pack worth approximately $50.00!!! That's right! I will be posting challenges this month and you will receive lots of chances to earn this wonderful prize pack of all new CHA goodies!! I will also be posting some mini prize packs throughout the month of October. The draw for the main prize will be at the end of October and the mini prize packs will be spread throughout the month.

FYI.... for anyone who creates with this sketch they can also send it to Ally to be entered into her monthly Prize Draw as well. Double your chances to win!!!!

Have fun and Happy Scrapping!

~Tara~