Scrapdango Crowned Competition

Scrapdango is celebrating 3 years, and we are doing it in style again with our very own “Crowned Pageant” contest. Okay, have you heard of the CW’s new show “Crowned?”…..Well if you haven’t you can come check out our version of “Crowned” ScrapDango style! Come join us for 4 weeks of Crowned Competition ScrapDango style!

There will be weekly pageant competition challenges that will challenge your creativity. Each week someone will be SASHED Princess of Scrapdango. (Prizes involved too!) Is there a catch….well of course…it wouldn’t be fun if there wasn’t a catch. NO ONE gets sent home. You all have to live/scrap and experience PAGEANT LIFE with each other for the 4 weeks for the month of February.

You will be competing for points. Each week the DT will award points 1-10 for each contestant’s creation. The contestant with the most points at the end of the competition goes home with an awesome prize package! (Including a Guest Design Spot that includes a full kit)I f you are lucky enough to be SASHED, you will be getting some extra goodies along the way as well. The DT will choose one contestant who was the favorite for that week to be “Sashed.” You may only win this one time during the compettion.

There will be other challenges along the way as well, such as scavenger hunts, posting challenges, games, etc. These are voluntary, but they do help you to accumulate more points. The weekly pageant challenges are mandatory. The only way you will be de-sashed and leave the Pageant is if you fail to do the weekly challenges.

We at Scrapdango want this contest to be a little different. We want to get to know our existing members better and to make some new members in the process. To play you must visit the forums, say hello and register in the Official sign up“Crowned” Thread. So toss in some makeup, an evening gown, and bathing suit, along with your scrappin bags and pick your bedroom in the Crowned House here at ScrapDango!

**The first challenge will be issued February 1st.

We are really excited to host this contest again for everyone. It was so mych fun that we just had to do it again. Please head over to Scrapdango and sign up in the Sign up Thread. When you register, don't forget to tell them Tara referred you.

If you have any question please check out the Q & A section!

~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~

Some Fabulous News

I have been so excited the last few days. I received word that I was chosen as a Guest Design Team member for an amazing new kit Club called Art Freckles. The forum has a great family vibe to it and the girls are really talented too.

Shannon had just under 50 people apply for the call. She was looking for a new DT member and two Guest DT's. I honestly didn't think I stood a chance when I saw the numbers and the talent ladies that applied. Soooooooooo.... I was super excited when I got the news!!

Congrats to Kimberly for being the newest DT at Art Freckles. She is really talented and deserves the spot! A big shout out to my new buddy Ching for winning the other Guest DT spot. She is awesome and man... she can scrap!

Be sure to check out the new site and the cool kits they offer. They are also having a cool "Use Your Stash" contest where you can win a Guest DT spot!

Challenge #2

Sign on to the forum and tell them Tara sent you for a ballot for my monthly draw. You are sure to love it there. Art Freckles Forum

~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~

Life.....or Something Like That

Well... it happened. Life got in the way of my blogging! I swore I wouldn't let it happen but, with the holidays and my birthday I slipped.
It is amazing to me just how exhausting the holidays truly are. I have been so worn out that I actually fell asleep on the couch the other day and woke up with a sore neck and shoulder! Crazy thing is that the last time I ever fell asleep on the couch was when I was pregnant. NOOOOOOOOOOOO....... I am not pregnant now!! Don't even think that! Three is a great number. It just goes to show you just how tired I was.

I am not sure how many of you have decided to chose a special word to be your mantra for 2009. If you don't know what I am referring to you can check out Ali Edwards Blog for details. It took me all of three seconds to come up with this years word..............................................................
RELAX!!

I tend to over do things and get caught up in things. I am constantly focusing on the negative and letting it get to me. I have become a magnet for stress. I am going to learn to chill and relax more. Spend more time enjoying my life not worrying about it! Spend more time with my family and friends. Laugh more.

Challenge #1 ~ Your Word:
What is your chosen word for 2009?? Chose something that means something to you. Email it to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca or post it below to earn a ballot for this months blog prize draw, again valued at $50.00!!
**Bonus: Use your chosen word on a layout and send it to me to earn two ballots. An easy way to start 2009 off!!

I have all the names drawn up for Decembers Draw!! I will let Paige pick the winner in the morning. Then.... it's back to business on my blog!

THANKS to everyone who have been checking in every day and sending in those amazing creations! I am so thrilled everytime I receive an email and see your creations. I will continue to post challenges throughout the month.

~Tara~