August Re-Do Challenge by Joni

Hi everyone!!  Joni Parker here.... bringing you today's post!!!


So, for me "re-do" a layout is quite a stretch... So, as I really was thinking about it, I had a tip that I do that I wanted to share with you...  Not really a re-do, but kinda along those lines....


When I finish a layout....  I look at it, evaluate it (not like cross-examination or anything...lol!).... but as I'm looking at it, I ask myself these questions:


1)  What are 3 things that I LIKE about this layout.....
2)  What are 3 things that I DON'T LIKE about this layout....


Then, I mentally make a note of the things that I liked.... good to have those thoughts to use again later!!


Then I look at the things I didn't like...and I think... "Can I fix or change those things to make it better?"...sometimes I can't...and that's ok (again mental note for next time)...... But sometimes I CAN make a little adjustment or change that eliminates one of the "dislikes"....


So, with that in mind.... let me share this layout with you....
Now I scrap indoors, after dark and don't have natural light.....  so even after I took a picture of this layout, I didn't see anything wrong.   But then I loaded the picture on my computer and I went.. OH MY...that teal color tape DOESN'T MATCH COLORS AT ALL!!!!!   (See it above the word STORM & at the left edge of the border below the photo? ).....  YIKES!!

So, my quick re-do...... removed it and added some Tim Holtz tape in a neutral color....

Much better!!

So don't forget to take a quick look at your layouts and make an adjustment or two....or just make some mental notes for next time (good or bad!)....

Now it's your turn to take the August Re-Do Challenge.  Take the challenge and you could be chosen for our October Guest Design.  See all the details HERE! 

July Red White & Blue Challenge by Joni

Hi everyone..Joni here!! 


Somehow for me, Red/White/Blue and Sports really go together...  Apparently Teresa Collins thinks so too, and I used her Sports Edition II line to create this layout using a photo of my son Joseph and his buddy & teammate Isaiah.  They play on the same league basketball team (my husband coaches) and they also go to basketball camp together a couple weeks each year.   


I've seen that "loose" twine technique before, but this layout is the first one I've ever tried it..  It's interesting, but not sure I'm sold on it...LOL!!!


Have fun everyone!!

Would you like to become a Guest Design Team Member?  Take the July Red, White & Blue Challenge.  See all the details HERE!

July Red, White & Blue Challenge by Joni

Joni here... thought I'd share my Red White & Blue layout and go "to the beach"...  I used October Afternoon Seaside line and created this layout..

Now it's your turn to take the July Red, White & Blue Challenge.  See all the details HERE!

Pagerize This Challenge #11

Winner of the Pagerize This Challenge #10 - was Joni.  Here is her layout for our Pagerize This Challenge #11.  Here is what Joni said:

Well, I'm honored to be brining you the 11th Pagerize This layout!!!   This is such a blast!!!    One of my favorite challenges every month!!!


So I settled on this layout I did using mostly My Minds Eye products with some Basic Grey thrown in.


I thought it'd be a good one because not only is the design liftable, but so is the topic.  


Hope you have fun playing along with my layout this month!!!  Be creative and jump right in...!!!  (and Conquer your Fears!!...lol!!)  -- Double click on the layout to see details and journaling...

Here is Joni's layout for you to Pagerize. This challenge ends on July 12, 2011 at midnight central time. Then Joni will choose a winner from the submissions. The winner will become our next Pagerizer.

Each month on the 15th we will post a new layout for you to "pagerize" (plagerize, copy, lift, steal) whatever term you want to use. The idea will be - to use the posted layout as your inspiration to create your own layout. You can "pagerize" as much or as little of the original layout as you choose. You may want to make a layout just like the one posted - or you may just want to use something about the layout as your inspiration. It's totally up to you. Submit your layout to  scrappinpsycho@live.com. 

Once you've completed your layout - email a picture and brief description to scrappinpsycho@live.com.  All entries will be posted here at Scrap Our Stash. The challenge runs through midnight central time on July 12th. The "Pagerizer" (in this case Joni), will then choose a winner from all the entries. The winner will be announced on July 14th. Then the winner will be asked to submit a layout for us to "Pagerize" starting on the 15th of July.


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June Something Challenge by Joni

Joni here...sharing my Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue layout...


Something old: The circle KI Memories paper, brads, trim under photo & Heidi Swapp Chipboard heart.
Something new: The patterned paper is the new Bella Blvd Sophisticates line & the alphas the new Bella Blvd Quattrofino alphas (4 alphas all on one sheet..yummy!)
Something borrowed: I "borrowed" those 3 papers to the left of the photo from "Home Depot"...they are paint swatches that I cut down and punched a scallop border.
Something blue:  Ok, that should be obvious!!

Now it's your turn to take the June Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue Challenge.  See all the details HERE!

Pagerize Lea by Joni

What a fun layout!!  I was really inspired by how Lea used the strips and the large section of rubons.....and this is what it looked like when I was done...lol!!

Now it's your turn to take the Pagerize This Challenge # 10.  See all the details HERE! 

May Flower Challenge by Joni

Design Team Member Joni submitted this layout for the May Flower Challenge.  She said:

I made my own flowers for this layout by punching some different sized circles and distressing them.  Perfect and not too girly for my boy pages!   I also cut out the center of the A card (the heart color sooo didn't match this layout) and I filled in the space by outlining the inner edge of the heart with rhinestones.  And I was digging through my stash of rub-ons, I found those words under the photo...added a heart rub-on to the center of the title .... Fun and Done!!  (papers are Bo Bunny Ad Lib & Bella Blvd Family Dynamix)

Now it's your turn to take the May Flower Challenge. See all the details HERE!

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Pagerize Helena by Joni

Design Team Member Joni submitted this layout for the Pagerize This Challenge # 8.  She said: 

I really liked the "feel" of Helena's layout, so I also used some paper that was solid, but distressed (Basic Grey).  I also liked the background stamp concept, so I used that and then added some doodles to the stamped image to match my photo.  I also wanted to keep the "grungy" feel I was headed for, so I framed the area with a metal chain (I stitched it on using clear nylon string....that took a long time).  I hung a couple embellishments from the chain to add interest.


This was my son allowing me to use his back as my canvas to practice my first attempt at a henna tattoo!

Now it's your turn to take the Pagerize This Challenge # 8. See all the details HERE!

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April Bring in the Sun Challenge by Joni

Design Team Member Joni submitted this layout for the April Bring in the Sun Challenge.  She said:

What a fun challenge!!!  I used the new Crate Toy Box line (yellow & orange) and MME Stella and Rose (blue) a nice array of different flowers to create this layout.

Now it's your turn to take the April Challenge - see all the details HERE!

March Dust it Off Challenge by Joni

Anyone have a FASTENATOR??  What the heck is a FASTENATOR??  Well, it's a tool that "staples" these large "bars" instead of staples... and yes, you have to buy the bars too...different colors, different designs....oh my!!
So this was all the rage a few years back....  and of course I got one.  And I used it a few times... and now it's sitting on a shelf, collecting dust...(sound familiar anyone??).....
So, here's a pic of the tool.. and all the packages of those "bars" that I purchased... (some on clearance at BIG LOTS)...   

and after doing this layout, I remember why it got dusty.  It's kinda hard to "line-up" exactly where the bar/staple is going to go. 
So, I had fun and decided to just "go with it".. and ended up using this as a pretty large part of my design!!  Here is what I ended up with!!

Now it's your turn to take the March Challenge.  See all the details HERE!

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February Challenge by Joni

Design Team Member Joni completed this layout for the February Love Challenge.  She said:

Hi...I can't believe I silhouette cut a photo??  I haven't done that since I started scrapping over 10 years ago... but it just seemed to work for this layout.  I had a little girly fun (I don't get to do that very often)... so I used some pink butterflies & lacy trim on this one!

Now it's your turn to take the February Love Challenge - See all the details HERE!  

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February Challenge by Joni

Design Team Member Joni submitted this layout for the February Love Challenge.  She said:

I used Graphic45 papers and a sketch by Susan Stringfellow to complete this layout.  My son LOVES the ocean and I was able to document the tranquil moments of him just standing there.  This is one of my favorite layouts that I've done for a while....

Now it's your turn to take the February Challenge.  See all the details HERE!

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Pagerize This Challenge # 7 by Joni

Joni's Happy December is our 7th layout to be pagerized in our "Pagerize This Challenge. Joni was chosen by Gemiel as the winner of the Pagerize This Challenge #6.

When Joni found out she was chosen as winner she said:
I am so honored to be sharing the next Pagerize layout with you. I had a hard time deciding which layout to "challenge" you with.. In the end, I chose this Christmas layout that I did recently. I really like the stitched grid and all the "little" embellies that were placed in the grid and also that I used a "not perfect" photo ....so here it is....enjoy and I can't wait to see what you do !!!

Each month on the 15th we will post a new layout for you to "pagerize" (plagerize, copy, lift, steal) whatever term you want to use. The idea will be - to use the posted layout as your inspiration to create your own layout. You can "pagerize" as much or as little of the original layout as you choose. You may want to make a layout just like the one posted - or you may just want to use something about the layout as your inspiration. It's totally up to you.

Once you've completed your layout - email a picture and brief description to scrappinpsycho@live.com. All entries will be posted here at Scrap Our Stash. The challenge runs through midnight central time on March 12th. The "Pagerizer" (in this case Joni), will then choose a winner from all the entries. The winner will be announced on March 14th. Then the winner will be asked to submit a layout for us to "Pagerize" starting on the 15th of March. Then on the 12th of April - the winner will be chosen by the winner of the "Pagerize This Challenge #7" and on and on it goes.

Be sure to scroll down the page - Scrap Our Stash posts something new everyday.

Pagerize Gemiel- By Joni

I used the design of Gemiel's layout to create my version using Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 papers.  I really like the clean lines, minimal use of embellies & white space that helps showcase what I consider mediocre photos...(this is the 3rd layout I've done of this boat trip, so these photos are the "third" best choices from that ride).

Now it's your turn to take the Pagerize This  Challenge - See all the details HERE.

January Challenge - NEW TOOL - by Joni

Hi...guess what I got??   A We R Memory Keepers SEW EASY tool!!       What the heck is it??    Ok, so it's a tool that makes stitching on your layouts easier.   I bought the handle, which comes with the straight "head"...I also purchased 2 other heads that I thought were too hard to try to replicate on my own...  (I mean, I don't really need the Zig Zag head...I can do that myself with a ruler)
Here's a photo of what I got.  Now, I banded the 3 packaging together so I could save the "sample" stitching so this photo shows all 3 of my "heads".

So how did it work?   Well, let's just say that it "scored" the holes moreso than punched them...know what i mean?  But if I pressed hard enough to "punch" the paper, then it creased my paper.  So, I went with the scored holes and then just finished punching them with my needle.   For the layout below, I used the snowflake looking punch (the blue head) and white embroidery thread.  (WeR Mem sells their own, but any old brand will work just fine).  So here's my layout and a closeup of the stitching.

January Challenge

The January Challenge is to do a NEW project. This can be a layout, card, or any kind of project having to do with NEW. You may want to use the word new in your title, this could be about a new year's resolution - or could be a new technique or tool you

used to complete your project. The possibilities are endless. Just complete your project and send a picture along with a description to scrappinpsycho@live.com Your project will be posted here at Scrap Our Stash. The challenge will end at 6:00 PM on January 31st. A winner will be chosen and offered the opportunity to become a Guest Design Team Member for the month of March.

Can't wait to see your NEW project.

Ice Cream Cake - Joni Dec

I made this layout using Bo Bunny Sunkissed papers and a "sheer" by KI Memories (along the right side).

I also cut out a little Spongebob logo from some packaging (underwear, I think..lol!!)

It was a big deal for my son to have an Ice Cream cake this year (don't know why?)..... so I wanted to be sure to document that.... so when he's older he can never say he didn't have one as a kid!!! 

Pagerize Sarah -- by Joni

I just loved the "boy" themed layout and all those little fun embellies that Sarah used at the bottom.  So I chose to start with paper by Little Yellow Bicycle (an older line out of my stash!!)...  and I also had that same eyelet trim as Sarah so I used that too...  I just kept this on my sb table for a few days and as I'd scrap other layouts, I'd "find" something that would work on this one and so it just went into the pile until I couldn't stand it any longer and had to start putting it all down!!  Such fun to just put all that random stash stuff on a layout...and really...I used up lots of fun older stuff from my stash!!!  Double Whammy!!!  Use up stash & complete a fun layout!!!  Thanks for the inspiration Sarah!!  I'm telling you all...you need to try this...it was lots of fun!!!

December Challenge by Joni

Hi...Joni here again!!  You know, I wanted to share on of my favorite things that I TRY to remember to do every year before my son's Birthday.... On the DAY BEFORE his birthday, I try to have a little quick photo shoot... (This year, I actually remembered right at bedtime..so he's even in his PJ's)...      Then I do a layout called "Last Day of xx"...  So I've done this twice this year...Once just for the challenge here... I used Sassafras Count me In line and since the papers were a strange color (well, strange for me/pastelly...), I opted for a black & white photo.   Since my son's birthday was back in September, I'd actually already done this layout once (using a diff photo from the same night), but used a slightly different title.....but I'll share it here too, if you don't mind (I used a sketch from Sketch Savvy). -- 


So, my subtle advice.... remember those "pre-b-day" photos..  they're fun to scrap ..(oh...especially "last day of 1" or "last day of terrible 2"...)   Enjoy!!!

Now it's your turn to take the Birthday Challenge.  See all the details in December Challenge below.

And don't miss our Pagerize This Challenge - details below.

$$$ FRUGAL FRIDAY $$$

To celebrate Scrap Our Stash's Birthday I am reposting some of our original Frugal Friday Tips.  This one was submitted by Design Team Member Joni last December. 

She said, when she has a layout in which she is going to use a 12x12 piece of paper as a "frame" and then have another piece of large paper behind it. She "cuts out" the back of the "frame" paper, so she has a nice "chunk" of the "frame" paper left to use later. This also helps reduce the bulk in her album.

Front of layout

Back of Layout
If you have an example of your use of this frugal tip or a frugal tip you would like to share - email it to scrappinpsycho@live.com . Come back for Frugal Friday - every Friday and let us help you stretch your scrapbook $.

December Challenge by Joni

Hi...Design Team Member Joni here...  My boy had a birthday in September so, I used Teresa Collins' Celebrate line to document this new bike on his 7th Birthday.  It was a special gift since he asked family for $ instead of gifts and then combined that with his "saved" allowance money to get this really nice new mountain bike.   We wanted him to be "invested" in the bike so he'd be sure to take good care of it and not take it for granted.   We had actually already paid for the bike and the store held it so we went to pick it up on his birthday and he "paid" them...and they handed the $ right back to us!!  Hmm...I need to scrapbook that second part of the story for him for later in life ... hopefully he'll appreciate the lesson that we tried to instill.  That big circle emblishment is the name of the bike maker (Specialized)... I took a photo of the sign in the store and then just cut it out and made my own popped embellie from it!!  It also is a play on the title!!  I was trying to be clever....thought I'd point it out since sometimes things I do subtly on layouts gets lost.

Now it's your turn to take the Challenge.  Complete a project with a Birthday theme and submit it by email to scrappinpsycho@live.com.  See all the details in December Challenge below.   And don't miss our Pagerize This Challenge also going on right now.  See all the details in Pagerize This Challenge #4 below.