March Stash Challenge Inspiration x's 3

Hello and thank you for stopping by!

Today we have two of Clique Kits Design Team members joining us to share layouts 

they created inspired by our

March Stash Challenge

First up is 

Clique Kits Designer,

 Sandy Gonzalez:

Sandy shared this with us about her layout:

"I used the Clique Kits December kit and...

S= stickers, stars

T=tag

E=enamel dots

N= numbers 

C= color shine

I= Ink

L= letter sticker, love"

And here's more inspiration from

Clique Kits Designer, 
Sarah Moore
who used the Clique Kits March Kit:

Sarah:
"I used:

 Stitching

Tape 

Envelope

Numbers

Circles 

Ink 

Letters"

Thank you so much Sandy and Sarah for sharing your beautiful creations with us!

Lastly, we have one more layout to share with you inspired by our
March Stash Challenge,
created by Rochelle:

Rochelle:

"Here's my layout I created about Miss. USA. My babies had a chance to meet Nia Sanchez who was Miss Nevada and won Miss. USA in 2014 and was runner up for Miss Universe. 

For this challenge I used:

S - stencil

T - Tag

E - Enamel Dots

N - Number (date)

C- Chipboard (from Creative Embellishments)

I - Ink

L - Line paper

I also used a sketch from Heather Waldron."

Okay, so here is another look at the challenge

and we have provided lots of yummy inspiration for you, so now it is your turn to create a layout and link up with us for a chance to win this fabulous prize:

 March Kit ~ J'Adore

from our awesome sponsor this month:

You have until March 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) to link up your entries.

Also, make sure you check in with us tomorrow when we reveal our 

March Sketch Artist and our Sketch Challenge!

Have an awesome day!

"Mohawk" Layout by DT Tracy

Happy Friday!

Today we have fantastic inspiration to end the week with!

Our featured layout is the creative work of DT Tracy

inspired by our 

March Stash Challenge ~ S-T-E-N-C-I-L

Tracy:

"For this stash challenge everything on my layout is from my stash. I just love the motivation these challenges give me, to use up my stash. It's such a brilliant idea! 

My items used to complete this Stencil challenge are the following-

S - strips of stashed paper pieces

T - twine

E - enamel dots

N - newsprint print

C - chipboard

I - ink splatters

L - lace ribbon

Now it's your turn. Give it a try! 
It really is a great way to get your unused stash used up."

If you have some free time to play this weekend, why not create a layout inspired by our challenge,
and link it up for a chance to win this month's fabulous prize from our awesome sponsor
Clique Kits

Have a great weekend!

"Life Captured" Layout by DT Kate

Hi there!

Today's awesome inspiration was created by talented DT Kate

inspired by our 

March Stash Challenge ~ S-T-E-N-C-I-L

Kate:

"Spent a SUPER SUNDAY with my big sis for a photography class but we had a little tag-a-long with us so we gave him a camera too. He was a great sport about it and for being so good all day, got to ride the merry-go-round at the end...Little did we know he'd want to ride it for 30 minutes! But since he was the only one there, it was great and we got more great photos!

MY "STENCIL"

S- Star paperclip from Freckled Fawn

T-Typewriter

E-Epic wood veneer

N-numbers

C-Circle stickers

I-Ink

L-Lined paper"

Here is a look at our challenge that inspired Kate's delightful layout:

Inspired by Kate's layout and/or the challenge?

Create a layout and share it with us by March 29th and you will be automatically entered into this month's sponsored prize drawing?

Look at the prize our sponsor

Clique Kits 

is generously providing to our lucky random drawn winner this month:

Clique Kits March J'Adore Kit:

For complete challenge details and description of the prize

Click HERE

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you come back tomorrow for 

another day of Design team inspiration!

'My Spirit Animal" Layout by DT Becky

Hello everyone!  

It's Wednesday and another day of wonderful inspiration!

Today's featured layout is the colorful creation of talented DT Becky,

inspired by our 

March Stash Challenge ~ S-T-E-N-C-I-L

Becky:

"Last year I threw the party of my childhood dreams, complete with rainbows and unicorns galore. I've had this photo for months and these recently acquired unicorn and rainbow papers were the perfect fit. I dug through my paper stash to create a rainbow fringe background before adding matching color-coordinated ephemera to each layer.

S - stitching

T - thickers 

E - enamel dots

N - numbers 

C - chevron 

I - ink 

L - letters"

Inspired by Becky's layout and/or our challenge?
Create a layout incorporating the required elements of our challenge, link it up my
March 29th for a chance to win this awesome prize from our sponsor
Clique Kits

For complete details on the challenge and the prize

click HERE

Thank you for stopping by, see ya tomorrow when we will share more 

Design Team inspiration!

Have a wonderful day!

"Haku Lei" Layout by DT Claire

Hello Everyone!

Check out today's featured layout created by DT Claire

inspired by our

March Stash Challenge ~ S-T-E-N-C-I-L

Claire:

"I have a stash of chipboard pieces so I decided to tackle them for this challenge 

and start using them up. 

S: Stencil. I used Heidi Swapp mini stencils with distress ink on white cardstock.

T: Thread. I added some machine stitching to my layout.

E: Enamel Dots. I am almost out of Enamel Dots, what is a scrapper to do?

N: Numbers. I added Studio Calico numbers to the title.

C: Chipboard. I had a bunch of chipboard frames (CTMH) in my stash so I decided to make a background using them. I applied gesso then gelatos then water then matte medium. 

I: Ink. I used Ranger distress ink in Raspberry and Peacock Feathers, Heidi Swapp Gold Mist and gelatos in various colors.

L: Left Over bits and pieces from the My Mind's Eye Chalk Studio collections."

Now it's your turn to go through your stash and see what items you have to create a layout inspired by our challenge!

You have until March 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) to link up your entries!
We are looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Click HERE for the challenge!

Enjoy the rest of your day and return tomorrow for more of our
daily Design Team inspiration!

"Family Love" Layout by DT Robin

Happy Monday!!!

Today we are sharing a lovely layout created by DT Robin,

inspired by our

March Stash ~ S-T-E-N-C-I-L Challenge:

Robin:

"This 'adorable' picture is of my niece, Billie, and myself when we were at an Eminem concert. 

Always a great show.

For this challenge I used...

S-Stripe Print and Stamps 

T-Twine 

E-Enamel Dots 

N-Numbers (in the date stamp) 

C-Circles 

I-Ink 

L-Letters and Line Paper 

For more detail shots if this layout, please visit my blog at 

http://robinredd.typepad.com/reddrobinstudios/"

We would love to see what items you find in your stash to create a layout inspired by our challenge! 

Link up your entry by March 29th to be entered into our monthly prize drawing and/or for a chance to be selected as one of our Design Team's Top 3 Picks!!!!

For complete challenge details and a look at this month's fabulous prize from our sponsor...

Click HERE

Also, remember we are celebrating our 3rd Birthday with a giveaway!!!

To enter into win one of the four prizes below:

 all you have to do is

LIKE & SHARE our NEW

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Thank you for stopping by, have a great week and make sure you stop back by tomorrow for more Design Team inspiration! 

"Picture Perfect" Layout by DT Nicole

I hope you have had a great weekend!!!
Today's stunning inspiration is this amazing layout by DT Nicole!

Nicole:

"I just love these word challenges. They force me to dig deep into my stash to find all sorts of hidden treasures... like these leftovers from the fabulous Bo Bunny Mama-Razzi 2 collection dating back a few years! 
Here are the stash products I decided upon using the word STENCIL. 
S - I used my Silhouette Portrait to cut the word 'perfect' out of brown cardstock and added a bit of black paint along the bottom edge. 

T - Nothing like American Crafts Thickers! 

E - These orange enamel dots from My Mind's Eye were a great match with the Bo Bunny papers. 
N - I love my notebook punch and use it as often as I can! 

C - I couldn't create a layout with Mama-Razzi 2 collection without adding a chipboard camera from the same line.

 I - I added some flash effect behind the camera by tracing with a gel ink pen around different size circles. 

L - Since this was a nature-themed layout, I added one single leaf as a focal point. 

Like what you see? 

Visit me at Scrap Uptopia to see more.

 I can't wait to see your take on this fun challenge!"

Inspired by Nicole's fabulous layout and/or our challenge?
Why not go through your stash and find some of your buried treasures, create a layout inspired by our
March Stash Challenge ~ S-T-E-N-C-I-L
and share it with us for a chance to win this month's awesome prize from our sponsor
Clique Kits

For complete challenge details and description of the prize

click HERE!!!

You have until March 29th, 11:59 PM (PST) to link up your entries!!!

Thank you for stopping by and make sure you stop back by tomorrow for 

more Design Team inspiration!

"This Life" Layout by DT Patricia

More awesome inspiration to share with you today!

Check out this lovely page, talented DT Patricia created,

inspired by our 

March Stash Challenge S-T-E-N-C-I-L

Patricia:

"Hello scrappy friends! Here we are again with some more word play!

 This challenge we were to use the word "STENCIL". For my layout here I have chosen to use the following items:

S - Staples

T - Twine

E - Enamel Dots

N - Numbers (2014)

C - Crate Paper

I - Inking

L - Letters

Can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with!

Thanks for stopping by!"

CLICK HERE for details on the challenge and how you can enter to win this month's awesome prize from our sponsor:

Enjoy your weekend and remember, we post inspiration daily, so return tomorrow to see what our next Design team member has created to share with you@!

"Happy" Layout by DT Joefil

Hello everyone....it's FRIDAY!!!!!

To end your week on a "HAPPY' note, we are sharing a beautiful layout created by 

DT Joefil, 

inspired by our

March Stash Challenge ~ S-T-E-N-C-I-L:

Joefil shared this about her reveal:

"I had fun making this layout, created some mixed media in the background. I used this happy photo of my daughter during our Idaho vacation to the grandparents three years ago. In this challenge I used:

S- Stencil

T- Tag

E-Enamel dots

N- Numbers ( date)

C- Cork ( circle sticker)

I- Inkadinkado ( butterfly stamp)

L- Layers (of papers)

Details on my blog at Cate Crafts

Now its your turn! can't wait to see what you can create!"

Ready Set Go...find items in your stash beginning with each letter in the word
S-T-E-N-C-I-L
create a layout and share it with us by March 29th to be eligible to win this month's prize
from our sponsor

Click HERE for challenge details and description of this month's fabulous prize!!!

Have a nice day...stop back by tomorrow and see what our next Design team member has created to share with you!

"Sisters" Layout by DT Lynn

Happy Thursday!!!

Today's bright, cheerful inspiration is the lovely work of DT Lynn,

inspired by our

March Stash Challenge ~ S-T-E-N-C-I-L:

Lynn:

"Hooray for another stash challenge!! grin emoticon

Yes, I love this... can you tell?

I went a little crazzzy and wanted to use all kinds of items from my stash! Many options here folks... I know you will love this challenge.

Here is what I used:

S ~ stitching, stickers

T ~ tabs

E ~ Embellishments, Evalicious, Elles Studios

N ~ numbers

C ~ canvas, camera

I ~ ink

L ~ lace

More close ups on my blog! 

Have fun. Can't wait to see what you create."

Lynn xo

Now, here is what you can win from our sponsor 

Clique Kits

for sharing your interpretation of our March Stash Challenge:

March J'Adore Kit:

You have until 11:59 PM (PST), March 29th to link up your entries for a chance to win this months awesome prize.

And here are a few ways you can check out our sponsor this month:

Shop Clique Kits Store

Need inspiration...visit Clique Kits Blog

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Enjoy the rest of your day and return tomorrow to see what our next design team member created to inspire you!

" Cote Sauvage" Layout by DT Tanti

Hello!

Welcome to another day of 

March Stash Challenge 

design team inspiration!!!

Today's awesome feature is being shared by DT Tanti:

Tanti:

"I made this layout for this fun stash challenge. I did a lot of fussy cutting work to embellish my page. And I had a lot of fun.

You can see the detail photos on my blog:www.tantikcreation.blogspot.de

Here is what I used to complete the challenge:

S – Stamps, Sticker, Staples, Studio Calico and Simple Stories PP.

T – Tag and Twine.

E – Eyelet ( I attached it in the hole of the tag )

N – Notebook Punch

C – Chevron PP and Circles.

I – Ink.

L – Liquid Pearls."

What items can you find in your stash to complete our challenge this month?
We would love to see what you come up with!

Link up your layout by March 29th for a chance to win this month's awesome prize,
generously donated by our AWESOME sponsor

Click HERE for details on the challenge and a look at this month's 

fabulous prize!!!

Have a great day, and remember to return tomorrow for more 

design team inspiration!

"Beautiful" Layout by DT Elena

Hello Everyone!

Today's adorable inspiration was created by Design Team member, Elena

and inspired by our

March Stash Challenge:

 and a close-up

 Elena shared this about her reveal:

"A few day ago I found this beautiful old picture of my daughter 

(she was 9 months, and is now 6 years old!!!) and decided to use it to make a layout.

   I wanted to create a simple page so I used the color palette in the photo to select the items from my stash.

Stars (I put in a sort of shaker box under the photo)

Tag

Enamel dots

Neon colors

Confetti (I put in a sort of shaker box under the photo)

Ink

Liquid pearl"

Take a look at this month's awesome prize from our
March Sponsor ~ Clique Kits

How would you like to be entered into the drawing for this fabulous prize?

All you have to do is create a layout inspired by our challenge and link it up by
March 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)
to be entered into our random monthly prize drawing!

We are looking forward to seeing what you create!
Have a great day and return tomorrow for more design team inspiration!

"So Strong" Layout by DT Steffanie

Today's inspiration is a super fun layout created by talented SOS Designer, Steffanie:

Steffanie shared this with us about her reveal:

Another page for the Disney book---Yay!!

Here is what I used to spell out the word STENCIL:

S - star (yellow, with the Mickey head next to my focal photo)

T - Thickers (in black for the word "strong!")

E - epemera (camera and chalkboard sentiments)

N - numbers (printed on the reel and handwritten for the year)

C - circles (on the patterned paper), cardstock (behind focal photo)

I - ink (inked edges, as always!)

L - letters (the word "so" in my title)

Now it's your turn to get creative with this challenge! I can't wait to see what you do!"

Steffanie's layout was inspired by our March Stash Challenge:

How does this challenge inspire you?   Create a layout and link it up with us by March 29th for a chance to win this month's prize, generously donated by our sponsor:

Clique Kits

Click HERE for complete challenge details!

Have a great day and return tomorrow for more Design Team inspiration!

March Stash Challenge #24 ~ Guest Designer Lauren Colless

Its the first of the month so that means time to reveal our March Stash Challenge!

First a BIG THANK YOU to our March Sponsor

CLIQUE KITS:

About Clique Kits:

"Like our tag line says, "Click. Connect. Create." our mission is to inspire and nurture a passion for memory keeping, one layout, one kit, and one friendship at a time. We honor the accomplishments of those who design the products we use (“designers in the spotlight”) and provide the human elements of belonging, connection, and acceptance to our peers by nurturing a diverse, global online community of like-minded crafters. Our all-in-one-kit philosophy allows for you to decide how to use products and maximizes creativity without limits. Our kits work for any format and style so that it is not necessary to subscribe to multiple kits for layouts, project life style scrapbooking, or card making and other paper-crafts. We make our kits good to the very last scrap with never-ending print as-many-as-you-want digital products like printables and cut files. We can help you use up your hoards of supplies and be a more productive scrapbooker. There are certain things we think you probably don’t need to add to your stash-we call it the filler and fluff (like solid cardstock). But we keep a school store just in case there’s something extra you ‘need’ to add to your kit. We support and are purveyors of other small businesses, indie designers, handmade products by other creatives, and eco-conscious and fair trade partners. Finally, we offer many opportunities to earn rewards for free product to save our subscribers money. Loyalty rewards for subscribing for 3 months, 6 months, and lifetime rewards are given and subscribers who blog can participate in our monthly Pep Rally (blog hops) and earn free product for doing what they love! 

Here are good resources to get to know us better:"

Study Hall: Take A Closer Look...

Clique Kits Mission Statement

Clique Kits is generously providing the following prize our March random drawn winner a fabulous

March Kit

More photos of the prize may be found here:

http://www.cliquekits.com/monthly-kit.html

Please take some time out and visit Clique Kits! 

Now on to the March Stash Challenge:

Create a layout and include an item from your stash for each letter in the word 

S-T-E-N-C-I-L

Please remember to list what items you used for each letter when posting your entry.

Entries linked up without a list will not be eligible for the prize drawing. 

Entries are due: March 29th, 11:59 PM (PST)

Click HERE for our challenge guidelines

Meet our 

March Guest Designer

Lauren Colless

"Hi, I'm Lauren Colless, and I was super excited to be asked to be SOS's guest designer in March! I'm a working mum to The Boy (9), two furbabies, and married to The Man. We live in tropical north Queensland, Australia. I have been creating things my entire life! I have dabbled in most arts and crafts, and some of my earliest memories are of stitching, painting, potting and drawing with my mum and grandma. I have been scrapbooking since about 2002 and making cards since 2008 My style is detailed but flat - I like to focus on the photo and the memory in most cases, although I do like to do the odd flowery, heavily embellished layout or project *wink*. I am an amateur genealogist and I so I know the importance of preserving memories, I journal on most of my layouts - even if it's on the back so that our stories are not lost to time like so many of the day-to-day stories of our ancestors. My biggest project to date is an ongoing album of The Boy's hearing journey - from the initial concerns through to diagnosis, hearing aids, cochlear implants, therapy and doing the things we never thought he'd do.... like play guitar!"

Lauren's Blog:  One Messy Mamma

And for today's March Stash Challenge inspiration, Lauren has created the fabulous layout below to share with us:

Lauren shared this with us about her layout:

"My layout this month celebrates the close relationship between my son and hubby, but the journalling is about our son's first triathlon - he was so excited to participate (training wheels and all), and finished with a huge smile on his face. He was just so proud of himself, and we couldn't have been prouder of him either. I have used a combination of Kaisercraft (Garage Days), DCWV and Stampin' Up! paper, with lots of fussy cutting, inking and hand stitching! 

 This month's SOS challenge is STENCIL:"

S - SU! paper, stitching

T - tape, tags, twine

E - edging, embossing

N - numbers, "N01-D4D"

C - circles, cotton

I - ink

L - lemon twine

Thank you so much Lauren for agreeing to be our guest this month!!!

We have provided the challenge and beautiful inspiration to get you started!
Your turn to create a layout inspired by the challenge and link up with us for a chance to win this month's sponsored prize!!!

Thank you for stopping by today and make sure you return tomorrow for more
Design Team inspiration!!!